Gulnara has a gift. Her photos capture the essence and emotion of the moment. We loved working with her and didn't even feel her there throughout the day. She is worth every penny!!!!

Gulnara is an amazing photographer with amazing vision. My pictures came out perfect! She is worth every penny!

I just can't say enough good things about Gulnara Studio.

Photography was always a top priority for us when planning our wedding. Yes, there are the flowers and the cake and the million other details you worry about - but as a bride 4 month after her wedding, I can absolutely assure you that I treasure my photos from Gulnara the most. As in, if there were ever a fire in my building, I am taking my husband and my photos from Gulnara on my way out. And that's because:

1. Gulnara's photos DOCUMENT. With a Pulitzer nomination under her belt, she's arguably the best documentary photographer around. In a sea of activities, among hundreds of people, Gulnara never missed a beat. Looking at the pictures, she must have been able to sense important moments before they actually happened. At the same time, I never once noticed her presence during the ceremony or the reception. She was invisible, yet incredibly focused. And she documented much more than just the events of the day. She documented also the subtlety in the stolen glances my husband and I exchanged amidst the crowd, the quiet tears of joy on our parents' eyes, a couple in the guests squeezing each other's hands during our ceremony, my grandmother with her usual happy smirk, my bridesmaids trying to touch up my makeup. And when I look at my pictures now, I am reminded not only of one of the most significant events of my life, but also of all the overwhelming emotions I felt that day, and the unmistakable joy and affection shone in my husband's eyes.

2. Gulnara's photos TRANSFORM. Face it, not every aspect of your wedding is going to look picture-perfect, no matter how hard you plan. My hundreds of cupcakes, for instance, were lovingly made by many of my friends, none of which were professional baker. They will always be the best cupcakes I have ever had, because of the memories I shared with my friends. But they all had different color, different sizes, and slightly different frosting :-). I didn't expect them to actually look good. Gulnara's photos of my cupcakes look better than professional bakery websites. And that's not the only example. Everything at my wedding looked better through her lenses. That's the power of photography - in Gulnara's experienced hands, it selects, and transforms.

3. Gulnara's photos are BEAUTIFUL. If I wanted photos that looked like they were shot in Auto-Mode all the time, I would have just handed a friend a digital camera. Gulnara's photos, however, showed an in-depth understanding of light, composition, color, etc. I have regularly read her blog for years, mesmerized by her photos of complete strangers. I look at her website for the same reason I go to Gallery and Exhibit - the experience of human emotions expressed in an art form. And to have her work now, of my wedding, is something I would always treasure.

4. Gulnara's photos are CREATIVE. Like all other brides obsessed with photography, I have spent countless days, months, years, looking at wedding photos on blogs, websites, magazines, etc. Because of that, very little surprises me anymore - I have most likely seen a similar shot elsewhere. But one of the things I respect most about Gulnara as an artist is that she continually experiments and she continually changes and she continually creates. You might have thought you saw her entire port-folio (which I probably did :-)), and yet when you receive your photos, you will still squeal with delight at something you hadn't expected.

I could talk forever about her photos, but there are photographers far more qualified than me who have discussed her work in details. What I will say is that she has given me and my husband a memory we will forever cherish, and a treasure we now share with our family and friends.

And as awesome of a photographer as Gulnara is, she's an even better person. She's as kind and beautiful as anybody you will ever meet. It is an honor to have been photographed by her. It's an even greater pleasure to have gotten to know her.

Everything about Gulnara is wonderful! She is very professional without being stuffy and has an incredible eye.

Gulnara, was awesome! She is very creative, fun, nice,easy to work with. Maria, who works with Gulnara, is awesome too! They make a great team. One of my bridesmaids is looking into booking Gulnara as well! I highly recommend her service to anyone!

The best VENDOR.................
The BEST I love her style she was amazing... I loved her so much I am booking her for an additional shoot and 2 wedding attendes want to book her as well

We loved working with Gulnara Studio! We interviewed about 10 photographers over the phone (about twice that by e-mail) and Gulnara seemed to be the perfect choice for us. She even rearranged her plans to shoot us because she was so excited about our wedding.

The communication prior to the event was excellent, and expectations on both ends were perfectly clear.

Of course we were thrilled with the photos after all was said and done - just take a look at Gulnara's website to get an idea of her work! If you have something specific in mind - a beach wedding, a winter wedding, photos in Grand Central, photos of a wedding inside a small church - just ask Gulnara for examples. With her experience, she has shot so many different wedding styles, and she'll be able to show you her work in every possible situation.

There are cheaper photographers in New York City, and if our budget was a bit more strict we would have chosen another. As you shop around, you will quickly see that there are tiers of prices, and for most studios they correspond to quality and experience. When compared with her peers (other studios with comparable experience and product), Gulnara Studios' prices are right on target.

Photography is a very personal thing, and we are fortunate to have found someone who fit our needs perfectly. I'm positive that Gulnara is not right for every person, and that's true of every photographer... but definitely give her a call if you like her photos - she may be the one for you!

She was one of the best vendors we used. I love Gulnara, her artistry is wonderful and is only matched by her professionalism. I actually think she needs to raise her rates! Everyone who viewed our slide show remarked how it was so beautiful and emotional. Those who weren't invited, stated that after seeing our photos they felt that they had been there. She really knows how to capture the moment.

Gulnara is a very professional photographer. Her quality of work is supberb. She captured our wedding day perfectly! She is easy going and fun to work with. I have already recommended her to various couples and all have loved her.
She is worth it!

Gulnara was fantastic. She took beautiful photos, and was so easy to work with!

It's clear from looking through her photos that Gulnara really loves her work. She is very professional but is still a lot of fun to work with, and she has a great personality that shows through her pictures. We hired her to do both engagement and wedding photos, and we couldn't be happier about them! Her turnaround time is super quick, and she's very easy to talk to and work with.

As for value for cost, it's really true with photographers that you get what you pay for. Gulnara has a great eye, and she's really talented with retouching photos (both corrections and artistic enhancements) and album layout.

Gulnara was spectacular. She was easy to work with, took beautiful pictures and has been great at communicating any necessary information. Her photos are top quality, and the value for the price she charges is exceptional! Highly highly recommended