Daria review

Wife-
We were very please and happy with Daria’s work as our wedding photographer. She’s very pleasant to work with, great with communication and very accommodating. She works fast and is great at directing people as a photographer. Daria has a wonderful eye for composition and her skill is demonstrated in her photos. We got so much praise for our wedding photos. Also, Daria is very reasonable with her pricing and is willing to adjust her pricing to fit your specific needs. We can’t recommend working with Daria enough!

Husband-

My wife and I were facing a number of challenges confronting our wedding day. She is an immigrant from Europe on a visa. Because of this, we were facing legal costs that would normally go into the wedding experience. We meticulously planned and budgeted everything ourselves to save wherever we could - so that anything we could save would go towards keeping her in the country legally. Furthermore, we wanted some of her family from Scandinavia to be at the wedding (she hadn’t seen them in over 5 years) but flight costs are too expensive most of the year for that to reasonably happen. Thinking of this, we decided to have our wedding sooner than later, at a time of year when flights were cheapest. We had mere months to pull everything together. 

We had about a three month window to plan everything on a limited budget. It was a small wedding of about 20 people total, including ourselves. Something closer to an elopement. A ceremony in a small chapel in Morro Bay, California. We hoped to find a photographer who would recognize the scale of our wedding and work within our budget, but who also had an eye for detail, with an artistic mind, and who was personable. We looked through numerous photographers on our search. Seeking someone whose artistic feel was consistent throughout their portfolio. I dabble in photography myself and have done a number of shoots, so it was clear to see who had the right eye for the craft. When we came across Daria Tiupina, both my wife and I instantly thought, “she has a good eye!”

We reached out to Daria and explained our circumstances. We were looking for a photographer for four hours to shoot a small elopement and wedding photos thereafter. Daria answered and we set up a video call to explore ideas. From that first meeting, instantly we could tell that Daria was a professional - she offered ideas that neither my wife nor I were even thinking about. She was helpful from the start and committed to being there on our wedding day.

The day of the wedding, Daria was ready to go with two full frame cameras at her side, sporting different lenses. Ready to capture key moments with the right tool. She was quick on her toes and took charge, but did so gracefully. That day I was running around getting last minute details set up for the ceremony, so my head was in producer mode; not “getting married” mode. When Daria pulled me aside for “first look” photos, she got my attention and helped me to get focused on my wedding day. Furthermore, she did such a great job talking to family members. Everyone there commented on how sharp and kind Daria was. Oh, and the photos were awesome! I can’t recommend Daria enough. So if you’re on the fence or considering other photographers… just book Daria!

Thanks to Daria we were able to feel comfortable in front of the camera as well as our family! Pictures turned out very great and in a very convenient way - we shared the link with all our friends and family. She captured the atmosphere of the day and we can't recommend her more!

I had a wonderful experience with Daria. The quality of her work truly impressed me. The attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism she brought to the photoshoot were outstanding. I highly recommend her for capturing special moments with expertise and artistry.