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Based out of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, AlyonaV Photography is a full-time wedding photographer that specializes in capturing real emotions in her grand wedding collections. Company owner and lead photographer Alyona V. Kolesnik has over seven years of professional experience in the wedding photography industry. As an avid traveler, Alyona (aka Aly) cherishes capturing wedding events throughout the US and worldwide.

Services Offered

Aly began her love affair with creating visual art in childhood and grew her craft into a successful business through her passion and dedication. She aims to create timeless, sincere, & warm-hearted images of your day that will transport you back to the emotion and magic of each moment over and over again. AlyonaV Photography offers a range of photography packages to suit a variety of styles and budgets. Her Essential package includes eight hours of day-of coverage and a sneak peek professionally-edited delivered within 2 weeks. Additional hours can be added to any package for your convenience.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of AlyonaV Photography

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Aly, the wedding photographer, received overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers for her exceptional work, professionalism, and passion. Reviewers highlighted her helpfulness, supportiveness, and ability to capture stunning photos that exceeded expectations. Aly's caring nature, attention to detail, and calming presence were appreciated during the wedding planning process and on the day of the event. Clients highly recommended Aly for wedding photography, emphasizing her exceptional talent and dedication to creating memorable photos.

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Aly, the wedding photographer, received overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers for her exceptional work, professionalism, and passion. Reviewers highlighted her helpfulness, supportiveness, and ability to capture stunning photos that exceeded expectations. Aly's caring nature, attention to detail, and calming presence were appreciated during the wedding planning process and on the day of the event. Clients highly recommended Aly for wedding photography, emphasizing her exceptional talent and dedication to creating memorable photos.

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Suzy Sent on 07/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

I think we made the best decision for our wedding when we went with Alyona to capture our special moments. She made the whole process a breeze. She is very professional and you can tell her passion for this through the way she has the best time capturing the moments to the time she spends editing them to make sure they're perfect. We had the engagement shoot with her as well and that was so much fun. She guided us the whole time and made the process less intimidating and got us to just laugh and have a good time. I think that is so important to consider when choosing a photographer for any occasion. You want them to be professional but at the same time not stiff so that you can be yourself. That is exactly how Alyona is. She is very quick to respond, flexible and caring. We changed our e shoot a bunch of times and she didn't make us feel bad for it and was so flexible. I seriously can't recommend her enough. She definitely goes on and beyond for her work.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 04/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The very best

We had the best experience with Aly and Andrey! They were so professional, helpful, and fun. the photos came out stunning! I recommend them with my whole heart.
Bridget
Bridget Sent on 04/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend AlyV!

Aly is the absolute BEST wedding photographer. I am so grateful that we decided to book her and her team for our wedding day and engagement photoshoot. Throughout the entire planning process, Aly was incredibly helpful, supportive, and the ultimate hype girl! Aly is such a kind and sweet human, and is truly so passionate about her work. We really felt like she listened to what we wanted and was so invested in making sure we had the most special wedding day. We are obsessed with the hundreds of pictures she captured of our wedding day 🩷
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Danielle Sent on 01/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best ever!

Alyona is THE absolute BEST at what she does and that obviously comes across in her work. From the moment I hopped on a zoom call with her, I knew she was the one and only photographer for our wedding day! For the entire year leading up to our wedding, she was there every step of the way to answer any questions or give advice whenever we needed it. I can’t count the amount of people who raved about her at our wedding and even still do - “your photographer is everywhere capturing everything” “she knows what she’s doing” “she was amazing and handled the rain so professionally.” In addition to being an amazing photographer, she is also a fantastic person, truly caring about her couples. You can tell she really puts her heart and soul into what she does. We would pick Aly ten times over for our wedding. I would recommend her to anyone and she will be my first choice for any pictures needed in the future. You’re the best Aly! Thank you!
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Kristen Sent on 10/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding photographer ever

There truly aren’t enough positive words to say about Aly and how she operates her business. Her personality radiates through all of her work and she is a joy to work with. She gave me stunning photos that instantly take me back to my wedding day and let me feel all the feels over and over again. Immediately after receiving my wedding photos, I was thinking of what other life-events I could book her for. Weeks and months after my wedding, family and friends are still commenting on how great she was. I recommend her to everyone!
Sky
Sky S. Sent on 02/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience!!

I hired Aly for my wedding and never regretted it for a second. From the very first email I could tell how much of her heart she was going to put into our wedding. She was very attentive, organized, kind, and communicative during the whole process leading up to the big day. From texting to video calls to in person conversation, she was so easy to talk to and an excellent listener. She has a warmth and kindness about her that makes you feel like you have known her forever. She had a way of making my husband and I feel like we were movie stars during our photoshoots. The photoshoots as a whole were so effortless, fun, exciting, and most of all- we felt comfortable. And as for the photos we received - sheer perfection. Aly had asked us beforehand the kind of "look" we were going for for our wedding photos and she not only listened, but took it to the next level. Our wedding photos are everything we could have asked for and more. We are so incredibly pleased with everything Aly did for us, we cannot thank her enough and I cannot recommend her enough!
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Alaina Sent on 02/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Aly is the most talented and genuine person, best decision we made is hiring her for our wedding!

If you’re looking for the best of the best look no further! Aly was nothing short of perfect for our wedding! Every call, tip, and communication leading to the wedding was fantastic. She really helped my stress level pre- wedding. When we met on our big day, she was so kind and so genuine! She has the most calming personality which is something that really helps ease the nerves. She gave great direction without being pushy and our photos are the perfect example that she knows what she’s doing and has an amazing gift! She even helped us find our videographer after our previous company had gone bankrupt right before our wedding. Her kindness and talent are unmatched, and I feel we made the best decision hiring Aly!
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Arthur Sent on 09/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular!!!

AlyonaV Photography was perfect in capturing all of the most important moments of my wedding. In preparing for the big day, she asked the right questions at the appropriate time leading to the wedding. Then during the day of the wedding she coordinated with all the other media vendors and made an effort to make the most out of our time. I am so happy that Aly kept us on track without loosing a second. She knew what would look good and how to achieve it. She also quickly analyzed the environment and knew how to use it effectively for the best shots! Thank you so much AlyonaV Photography for capturing the special moments of our day!
Misha
Misha Sent on 08/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision ever: your photographs will be exceptional!

Alyona is the most talented wedding photographer that I have ever come across. In the process of finalizing someone to capture our wedding day, I spoke with many photographers, but Alyona had the friendliest demeanor of all. She was so very considerate of our requirements and was even extremely generous with her time. She was super responsive and transparent while answering all my queries and assured me that she would be able to deliver what we were looking for. On the day of the wedding, Alyona was patient, kind, compassionate, and helped everyone relax, while capturing the most cheerful and natural photographs.

Alyona’s images of our wedding are classic, dreamy, elegant, playful, intimate, artistic, and deeply emotional. Like a beautifully stunning still-life movie. Not only did she make us, and the guests look beautiful, she preserved everything (the wedding invitations, welcome boards, the cake, the champagne glasses, the rings) as stunning masterpieces. I loved both the close-up and the wide-angle photographs taken by her during our formal session. We will treasure these breathtaking photographs and our experience of working with Alyona forever. If you are considering hiring someone to capture your special moments, look no further.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 07/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer Ever!

This is my second review I’ve written for Aly, but she deserves all the praise! She photographed our wedding on May 6th 2022 and it was absolutely spectacular. She was so prepared and had a plethora of ideas! The weather was not in our favor that day but she still was able to create stunning poses and capture beautiful photos for us! She is so kind and wonderful to be around, she truly made our day even more special! She will be the only photographer I use/trust from here on out. Don’t hesitate, her work speaks for itself. Book book BOOK!!!!

*Bonus: She also did our engagement photos, which were equally as amazing!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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AlyonaV Photography frequently asked questions

AlyonaV Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
AlyonaV Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
AlyonaV Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
AlyonaV Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
AlyonaV Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
AlyonaV Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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