Anastasiia Photography Reviews
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Kate M. Sent on 12/06/2022
I have NEVER been so impressed or felt so beautiful!!
I recommend working with Anastasiia with my whole heart! You will only continue to be impressed by her. I found her by going to my venue and looking at tagged photos and when I saw her work I immediately reached out. My (now) husband and I hopped on a call with her later that week and there was not a doubt in our mind we wanted to work with her. First impressions - She is kind, clear, joyful, and knows what she's doing.
When we went to do our engagement photos with her at the Biltmore, she was even more amazing in person. She's the ultimate hype woman, has great playlists, and knew so many great spots and poses for us. She plays off of your energy and if you're enjoying a spot or a pose she leans into it. It's almost like she reads your mind if you aren't feeling it and tweaks it effortlessly. She makes it easy to pose and made me feel like the most beautiful person she had ever photographed. My now husband enjoyed the entire process as well (this was our first time getting professional photos). Even knowing all of that and how great we both felt with her, the pictures she gave us back still blew our minds. They were beyond my imagination. The editing, the detail, the background and how she had us stand, the way the almost kissing pictures turned out looking editorial rather than awkward, the entire experience was amazing.
Leading up to our rehearsal dinner and wedding she had a full meeting with us and gave us great information on how to get all of the pictures we wanted and listened to what our priorities were. We gave her back a list for pictures to make sure we got some with everyone. The day of could not have gone more smoothly (and we have 2 divorced families). She encouraged being present in the moment and enjoying our entire day. She is great at getting everything plus being somewhat spontaneous when she sees a great opportunity and those shots ended up being some of my favorites!
My absolute favorite thing about working with her (besides the final portfolio making me love the way I look, which is incredible - I've never felt so good about my body and especially my nose lol) was all of the compliments that I got from my friends and family about her. Her professionalism, her speed, her hype woman vibes, her personality, and her direction were all complimented to me by so many people. I wasn't the only one blown away, it's just who she is. She is impressive in every way.
Her husband was seamless with my husband and the groomsmen. I was nervous they would look stiff without Anastasiia there, but they look happy, relaxed, and like themselves having a great time in the groomsmen photos. I think the best part about Vadim is that he fits in with the guys so well that they almost forget he's someone they just met. And he makes a great partner when she is explaining poses hahaha.
Over all, there is no one better to photograph your engagement or wedding. Go to her insta and see all of the beautiful photos she's taken and know that those are not just a handful of what you get back, that's basically every photo you get back! Trusting her is a flawless decision when you have to make 100+ decisions for your big day. While I questioned the menu, the flowers, the dress, etc, I'm telling you from the moment we had an initial call with her, we never questioned or second guessed choosing her for even a second. -
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Anna B. Sent on 10/24/2022
Dream Team!!
Dream team!! I knew going into the wedding weekend that Anastasiia was great, but the day-of experience with her and Vadim exceeded all my expectations!! Choosing her as my photographer was the best decision, she was my favorite vendor out of the entire weekend! Being one of the last of my friends to get married, I can honestly say that her and Vadim bring so much energy and made the photo experience so much fun! I truly will never forget Vadim carrying around the music and us taking photos all over Grove Park Inn. They make a great team and are a joy to work with! -
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Bethany S. Sent on 09/13/2022
The most amazing photographer
Where do I even start?!
I met Anastasiia back in 2016 when she was the photographer for my sisters wedding. I was so amazed at how much fun she made it and how creative she was, that tI knew when it was my turn to get married, she would definitely be my photgrapher.
Fast forward 6 years later, before I booked or reserved anything, I made sure Anastasiia would be available for that day. AND BOY AM I GLAD I DID!
The whole day Anastasiia was my biggest fan, my cheerleader, my hype girl and I couldn’t imagine picking anyone else to capture such a special day so perfectly. She really went above and beyond all of my expectations!
The pictures speak for themselves, but if you need words of affirmation, this is your sign to hire her! You will be so happy you did :)
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Shea Sent on 12/19/2023
The best there is.
Anastasiia and her husband, Vadim are one of our fondest memories of not only our wedding itself but the entire process that led up to it, beginning with the best engagement photo shoot we could have asked for. We are not a couple that takes a lot of photos, and we’d never done a photoshoot before, so we were very nervous for our engagement shoot. Anastasiia immediately made us feel comfortable, blasting music to break the silence and pumping us up the whole time. She did an impeccable job of cuing us for certain poses but also capturing the candid, natural moments.
Her talent is unmatched and her spirit is like any other. She is the best cheerleader you could ever hope to have with you on your special day. We are so lucky to have met her, and we'll always be so grateful for the most amazing memories that she preserved for us so beautifully. If you have the opportunity to book her for a special event, do it. You will be SO glad you did. -
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Saumya S. Sent on 09/22/2022The BEST photographers!!!
Anastasiia and her husband were absolutely incredible to work with! We cannot say enough great things! We were looking for someone with experience photographing South Asian weddings because we knew how chaotic they can be with the multiple events, outfit changes and performances. The moment we looked at her work, we fell in love with her style and immediately scheduled our first call. They say that the one vendor that is with you the entire wedding is your photographer, and it should be someone that you are comfortable with and trust. We knew instantly that she was who we wanted to be there with us during our wedding day. We were one of those weddings that had to be postponed, and she was so kind and professional through that whole process. When our wedding finally came, she far exceeded our expectations. We were so blessed to work with such a kind and professional team. I was so worried about being awkward in photos since it’s not my thing, but she made the whole experience fun and made us feel so comfortable and at ease. She was so kind and encouraging as well and I truly appreciated that!
Anastasiia captured it all! Every single wedding photo came out absolutely incredible and far more beautiful than I could have imagined! By the time it came to getting the album made, we could not decide! Our wedding album also came out so beautiful and there is nothing quite like having it in your hands. So, I will say, from the moment we spoke to her first, through our wedding planning process, our wedding day, seeing the final product, and to our wedding album, we could not have asked for a better duo to work with! They are the all-star team you want by your side and will truly go above and beyond! So do we recommend them? HECK YES, WE DO! Thank you so much, Anastasiia Photography! -
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Kaitlyn B. Sent on 01/21/2022Best wedding photographer 10/10
So I did not mean for this review to be so long but basically- just book Anastasiia and I promise it will be the best decision you will make for your wedding! I was first introduced to Anastasiia when she was photographing a friend's wedding in Florida. As a guest, I observed her ensuring the bride & groom were having a great time and that she was always getting a mixture of the posed and in-the-moment shots but also allowing the couple to enjoy their day. A few years later, when it was time to pick a wedding photographer for us, Anastasiia happened to be one of the preferred vendors for our venue. I honestly barely looked at any other photographers because I quickly looked through her work again and knew she was who I wanted for our wedding. Her photography style and editing sold it for me. Photography was one of the first things we chose after our venue because to me it is one of the most important parts of your day. After the wedding is over, all you have is your pictures and videos. So luckily for me Anastasiia had availability and we scheduled a facetime consultation. I think after our first facetime I was even more excited and just wanted to be best friends with her. The best decision we made, besides booking her, was doing an engagement shoot with Anastasiia about 5 months before our wedding. We met on the top of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Anastasiia brought the music and we brought the tequila shots (she did not partake but she was our biggest cheerleader!) The fact that my picture-hating fiance left that shoot saying “wow that was actually fun” speaks to her talent. Then we got the photos back… I can’t even begin to say how many people said they were the best engagement photos they had ever seen. Anastasiia made us feel SOO comfortable and we just had fun. I usually feel awkward getting my picture taken but not when Anastasiia is behind the lens. She knows what it takes to get the shot and is able to direct in a comfortable, natural and fun way. Prior to the wedding… even during the craziness that was 2021 weddings.. Anastasiia was checking in with me to make sure she knew what pictures I exactly wanted and she was instrumental in creating the perfect timeline for our day. Throughout my wedding day Anastasiia was my photographer, cheerleader and therapist. I truly couldn’t imagine our day without her & Vadim. Receiving our pictures after the wedding only solidified this when we got to relieve our day with pictures that couldn’t have been more perfect. We could not have asked for a better photographer to capture the most important day of our lives. -
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Haley B. Sent on 02/08/2022Amazing!
I chose Anastasiia because I loved her pictures/vibe on Instagram and that was BEFORE I met her in person. Once I met her, that solidified my decision. She is one of a kind. She has the best personality and makes you feel like you are the only bride she’s working with- like you’re the most special person in the room! She is so talented, organized, and the girl gets things done! There were a couple times during my planning where things weren’t lining up time-wise and she took the matters into her own hands and stepped in as my planner on top of photographer at times to make sure things went smoothly.
We hired Anastasiia and her husband, Vadim for our wedding and that was the best decision we could’ve made. Anastasiia photographed me and the girls while Vadim worked with the guys! They are a perfect duo and the entire bridal party loved working with them. All of the bridal party kept commenting at how quick they were and how great they were at keeping everyone’s attention. Wedding pictures can be exhausting but they made it fun and quick!
Not only were Anastasiia and Vadim amazingly talented, they made our night so much fun! Anastasiia let my brother use one of her back up cameras at the reception. Sometimes family/friends are more comfortable around someone they know and my brother captured some very great moments. She is so cool and I’m so glad we have all those photos to look back on, on top of the thousands of stunning pictures she took for herself!
All in all, Anastasiia was worth every single penny! She is extremely talented and I couldn’t imagine my wedding day without her! -
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Melissa C. Sent on 01/22/2022
Simply the best!
If you’re in need of a wedding photographer, Anastasiia IS IT! My husband and I first met her over FaceTime while planning our wedding and immediately hit it off. She made us feel comfortable right off the bat and really listened to what we wanted for our wedding day. She did our engagement pictures as well and we just had the best time. It was our first time ever having professional photos taken so we were expecting it to be a little awkward but she planned everything, brought music, got the most epic sunset as our backdrop, and made us feel like legit models. She even got our dog smiling for the photos.
Anastasiia and Vadim were with us for 12 hours on our wedding day and I can honestly say I love all of the pictures they took. My favorite part about Anastasiia is not only did she make me feel like an absolute queen, but she made everyone at our wedding feel special. I really felt like she was a part of my family. Her and Vadim took individual shots of all my bridesmaids, all the couples at the wedding, and didn’t miss a single person on the dance floor. If I could get married again, I would pick Anastasiia every time -
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Emily B. Sent on 11/09/2021Best wedding photographer a girl could dream of!
Anastasiia is simply the BEST! From engagement photos the year before our wedding, to being there for 11+ hours on our big day, to sharing the most beautiful photos and album with us in the months after, she could not have been better to work with. She made us feel so comfortable and our bridal party had a blast taking pictures on the big day. Most importantly, her work in stunning. If you are in the Asheville area, could not recommend Anastasiia more to capture everything perfectly on your special day. -
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Melissa G. Sent on 11/04/2021She was amazing!
I absolutely loved working with Anastasiia. When I was looking at photographers for my wedding her work immediately caught my eye. From the time I emailed her to inquire about booking to today when I submitted my wedding album I have nothing but amazing things to say about her! I have so many pictures that I absolutely love that I don't have enough places to put them! We wanted our dogs in our engagement photos and I was a little worried with how they would cooperate but she was amazing with them. She made taking pictures fun for us. We are not ones who usually take pictures so I thought it would be a little weird thinking of what to do but she made the process so simple. She is the best hype girl!! I would recommend Anastasiia to everyone who needs a photographer for any occasion!! -
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Deanna M. Sent on 02/09/2022The best decision you'll make on your wedding day!
Booking Anastasiia to photograph our wedding was the easiest decision that we made. From our first Facetime, she made us feel so comfortable and like we had always known each other. I had come across her blog online as she had previously photographed a wedding at our venue. We knew immediately that her style was what we wanted for our wedding photos. Her blog is also what made me feel such a connection with her right off the bat, knowing that she was a photographer that not only delivered unreal photos but also really cared about her couples and wanted to form that bond with them.
Working with Anastasiia was such a pleasant process, from booking to actually creating the wedding album, she makes every step so easy and clear. And the lines of communication were always open. We were lucky enough to have booked her for both of our weddings in 2020 and 2021. Both years, she created a timeline that ensured the day ran smoothly. On the wedding day itself, Anastasiia and Vadim make you feel like you’re modeling for “Vogue Weddings” – her poses, photography style and editing are unmatched. As two people who thought we’d be awkward taking wedding photos, Anastasiia made us laugh along the way and feel completely relaxed in front of the camera. She delivers the most incredible photos and somehow manages to not miss a single moment. Anytime we show someone our wedding photos, they’re always in awe. You couldn’t ask for a better and more calming presence on your wedding day- she has the ability to make everyone at the wedding feel so special. Anastasiia and Vadmin have become a part of our family. They are now our family photographers and none of us can imagine having an event without ensuring that they are available! I can’t thank them enough for giving us the most beautiful memories of the most special days of our lives. -
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Meghan H. Sent on 07/30/2019Best avl wedding photographer
If it were possible to give Anastasiia 10 stars out of 5, we would give her TWENTY! She and her husband, Vadim, are a power photography team whom my husband and I have the honor of calling friends as well. We hired Anastasiia before we hung up the phone on our first Facetime consultation because her passion, zeal for life, and kindness was immediately so apparent. This vibrance carries through in her work, and she and Vadim were able to create such beautiful images for our engagement session AND wedding day. Anastasiia even met me in my hometown on her way back from FL to NC to do a surprise boudoir collection I was able to give my husband on our wedding day! We cannot say enough good things about how respected, loved, and catered to we felt throughout this process. We will consider Anastasiia and Vadim lifelong friends and would recommend them to ANYONE! See you all in the mountains for our 1-year anniversary photoshoot ;) -
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Kristen Sent on 01/19/2019
Pure Magic
I cannot recommend Anastasiia enough. A friend hired Anastasiia to do her wedding 2 years ago and since then four (yes, FOUR!) couples in my friend group have booked her to do our own weddings - including me and my fiance turned husband!
I married my new hubby on Jan 12 and when I tell you Anastasiia made it perfect, I'm not exaggerating. From climbing behind tvs to diving through bushes, she'll do anything for the perfect shot. She's quick to laugh with you and even faster to correct a pose so it's heavenly. Her and her husband, Vadim, are worth every penny and then some. Not to mention she sent us a sneak peek of 60 (!!!) pictures just 2 days after our wedding.
Now that my wedding dress is off being preserved, my bouquet has wilted and all of our friends and family have gone back to work - I cannot thank Anastasiia enough for perfectly capturing the magic of our most wonderful day. We'll cherish these pictures forever -
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Ellyn Sent on 11/12/2018Amazing Photographers
We can not say enough wonderful things about Anastasiia and her husband Vadim. Anastasiia was so easy to work with! I'm also not a big fan of having my picture taken, but she made us laugh and made it so much fun. We absolutely love the few photos we have seen so far, and are so excited to see how the rest of our photos turn out. Highly recommend. -
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Kathryn M. Sent on 10/23/2018Mother of the bride
This photographer is amazing! She and her husband are so hardworking and truly captured every aspect of our daughter’s wedding day! The pictures are magazine quality and the way they understand how to use light and capture expression is beyond belief. I would highly recommend them for any event! They are the BEST!!!! -
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Allison Sent on 08/21/2018We met Anastasiia completely by chance. We were signing our contract at our wedding venue and she happened to be there to drop off some samples of her work. The book immediately caught our attention because of how uniquely beautiful the shots were. She seemed very professional and easy to get along with, but we didn't commit that night since we wanted to fully explore other options.
We spent a month reviewing dozens of photographer's works online. Not a single one even came close to giving us the same feeling as Anastasiia's photos. So we scheduled a FaceTime meeting with her and completely hit it off. We had the same vision of what we were wanted for the wedding weekend. Getting along with your photographer is an underrated aspect of the selection process. We ended up spending so much time with Anastasiia and Vadim during our most special weekend and it was an absolute joy. They were super fun to hang out with and extremely professional at the same time.
We booked both Anastasiia and her husband Vadim for our Hindu ceremony and reception on Friday night and our western ceremony and reception on Saturday and another reception two weeks later.
There are many things that are stressful about a wedding weekend and we will be forever grateful that Anastasiia and Vadim completely eliminated one of the biggest stressors for us. The staged photos were gorgeous-- they had scoped out the area and found great places to take some very special shots. They accommodated our extremely long family photo list and kept things moving without being rude. And when the party started, they were everywhere, exactly where they needed to be to take the perfect pictures. Anytime a group got together and someone pulled a phone out, one of them popped up behind to take a much higher quality photo on their camera. It's this kind of anticipation that really set them apart.
We could not recommend them more highly. You will be thrilled with them and their work.
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