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Elena Skaya Photography
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"Elena and Nik captured our wedding and engagement perfectly, I highly recommend! Elena and Nik..."
"If you're searching for wedding photography and videography that doesn’t just document your day, but..."
Why couples loved this vendor
- Capturing memories
- Seasoned with weddings
- Pristine quality
- Photographer
About this vendor
PHOTO+VIDEO
Artistic, Stylish Storytelling.
We are a husband and wife team who are passionate about capturing the love and joy of couples on their special day. The year 2025 marks our 10th anniversary of running our wedding photography business. With years of experience and a deep appreciation for the beauty and significance of weddings, we bring a creative and personalized touch to every shoot.
Our style is natural and authentic, with an emphasis on capturing candid moments that truly reflect the personalities and emotions of our clients. From the first meeting to the final edit, we prioritize clear communication, flexibility, and attention to detail to ensure that every couple's vision is realized.
We believe that wedding photographs and wedding films should be more than just a set of pretty pictures and video clips - it should be a reflection of the love story being told. That's why we take the time to get to know our clients and understand what makes their relationship unique. We approach each shoot with a sense of curiosity and wonder, eager to capture the small moments that make each wedding day truly special.
Thank you for considering us as your wedding photographers. We look forward to working with you to create memories that will last a lifetime.
What We Offer
At Elena Skaya Photography, we use a blend of contemporary, natural, and traditional photography techniques to capture eye-catching images of your day. In addition to wedding coverage, we also provide engagement photo shoot, boudoir/beauty experience and bridal sessions. Your final images can be delivered in a range of formats that include:
- Albums
- Artwork
- Canvases
- Prints
- Digital files
Other Services
In addition to wedding photography, we also capture your day on video, offering artistically composed wedding film and documentary style wedding ceremony, capturing your love from a completely different perspective.
Experience
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11 years in business
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We speak English and Russian
Weddings with this vendor
Lexis & Andres
87 photos
Danielle & Turner
49 photos
Abby & Chris
27 photos
Shelby & Cole
33 photos
Eden & Orlando
33 photos
Cailin & Caleb
60 photos
FAQ
Which of the following are included in the starting price?
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
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
Matted Prints
Prints
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
What photography services do you offer?
Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
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
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
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Elena Skaya Photography delivers cinematic, timeless wedding photos and films that vividly capture emotions and details. Reviewers praised the team's professionalism, warmth, responsiveness, and calm, non‑intrusive approach. They’re flexible with complex events, quick with turnaround, great with families, and consistently recommended.
Emily Sent on 03/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The Perfect Photographers for our Wedding!
Elena and Nik captured our wedding and engagement perfectly, I highly recommend!
Elena and Nik photographed our two-day American-Nigerian wedding this past April, and they truly went above and beyond. There was a lot to coordinate with the weekend’s events, but they were incredibly flexible and on top of everything, making sure we didn’t have to worry about a thing.
We also did our engagement photos with them in the fall, and we absolutely loved how everything turned out. From the location choices to the final pictures, they nailed it!
I was a little nervous about the photography since my mom is also a professional photographer and I am picky, but I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The photos, videos, and printed products, especially the album, are stunning. They really captured the love of our wedding day.
Elena and Nik are not just incredibly talented, but they also made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. They’re professional, creative, and a lot of fun to work with. If you’re getting married, I can’t recommend them enough. They’re truly the best!
Elena and Nik photographed our two-day American-Nigerian wedding this past April, and they truly went above and beyond. There was a lot to coordinate with the weekend’s events, but they were incredibly flexible and on top of everything, making sure we didn’t have to worry about a thing.
We also did our engagement photos with them in the fall, and we absolutely loved how everything turned out. From the location choices to the final pictures, they nailed it!
I was a little nervous about the photography since my mom is also a professional photographer and I am picky, but I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The photos, videos, and printed products, especially the album, are stunning. They really captured the love of our wedding day.
Elena and Nik are not just incredibly talented, but they also made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. They’re professional, creative, and a lot of fun to work with. If you’re getting married, I can’t recommend them enough. They’re truly the best!
Caitie Sent on 08/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Elena Skaya Photography is the DREAM TEAM
If you're searching for wedding photography and videography that doesn’t just document your day, but transports you back to it—look no further than Elena Skaya Photography. Elena and Nik have a rare gift for capturing not just moments, but the feeling of your wedding day, with a fresh, cinematic style that’s both timeless and deeply personal.
From the very first meeting, their professionalism and warmth stood out. They made the entire process seamless and stress-free, guiding us gently through timelines, shot lists, and creative ideas while always staying attuned to our vision. On the day itself, they were calm, organized, and somehow everywhere at once—yet never intrusive.
When we received our photos and wedding film, we were absolutely blown away. Every detail, every emotion, every fleeting glance—we were back there, reliving the joy, the laughter, the quiet in-between moments. Elena and Nik have an artist’s eye and a storyteller’s heart.
We had the great honor of working with Elena’s father, Vassiliy, before his passing shortly after our wedding. Vassiliy was more than an extraordinary wedding photographer—he was a true artist with an eye for beauty and emotion. His talent and passion live on through Elena. We were so fortunate to have known Vassiliy.
Hiring Elena Skaya Photography was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Their passion, talent, and professionalism shine through in every frame. If you want your wedding day captured with honesty, beauty, and soul—Elena and Nik are the team you’ve been dreaming of.
From the very first meeting, their professionalism and warmth stood out. They made the entire process seamless and stress-free, guiding us gently through timelines, shot lists, and creative ideas while always staying attuned to our vision. On the day itself, they were calm, organized, and somehow everywhere at once—yet never intrusive.
When we received our photos and wedding film, we were absolutely blown away. Every detail, every emotion, every fleeting glance—we were back there, reliving the joy, the laughter, the quiet in-between moments. Elena and Nik have an artist’s eye and a storyteller’s heart.
We had the great honor of working with Elena’s father, Vassiliy, before his passing shortly after our wedding. Vassiliy was more than an extraordinary wedding photographer—he was a true artist with an eye for beauty and emotion. His talent and passion live on through Elena. We were so fortunate to have known Vassiliy.
Hiring Elena Skaya Photography was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Their passion, talent, and professionalism shine through in every frame. If you want your wedding day captured with honesty, beauty, and soul—Elena and Nik are the team you’ve been dreaming of.
Claire Sent on 08/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The best in the game!
Elena and Nik are the best in the business without a doubt. When looking for a wedding photographer, it’s easy to look through dozens of vendors to find the perfect match. After a while, most photos start to look the same. When my husband and I came across Elena’s website, we were blown away by her unique, editorial style. From our first interaction, we felt so comfortable with the husband/wife dynamic that Elena and Nik bring to the table. They listen, ask the right questions, and respond quickly and transparently. From our engagement shoot to receiving our final wedding album and personalized photo box, we were so thrilled with the whole experience. Your wedding day is a whirlwind and they captured every moment without adding stress and managed to stay in the background during the intimate moments. We will cherish these photos forever and will never stop singing their praises.
Kristin Sent on 07/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Style and Elegance
We can not say enough about Elena Skaya Photography, She and her partner/husband Nik made us feel comfortable for. Our first engagement shoot. I had gone through other vendors galleries, but, they had the edgy but elegant beauty in a photograph that I was looking for. I wanted a photographer who was going to capture us and our moments. They were professional, communicative, and reasonable. They truly are great people and you can tell they love what they do! They made us feel so comfortable. We used them for engagement, wedding, and also couples shoot after the wedding. We were traveling to be married in Virginia Beach from NJ and they made the process so easy for us, with no worries.
Alex Sent on 12/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you for capturing our special day!
This review is WAY overdue. Nik and Elena did our engagement photos at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens and wedding photos at our family garden. Photos were a very important part of the day because we had so many out of town visitors and family in one place and wanted to have my mother’s garden shine. They were professional, fun, and so accommodating for all the staged photos we did with friends and family during the reception! They are very talented. The turnaround was so fast too!
Can’t say enough. Hire them!
Can’t say enough. Hire them!
Danielle Sent on 10/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Top Class Photo & Video
Photography and videography were critical parts of our wedding planning process and Elena & Nik truly delivered on our high expectations. As inexperienced formal picture takers, my husband and I valued Elena & Nik’s extensive photography knowledge and capabilities. They knew just what environments to create and how to capture the best moments within them, all the while fostering a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere that made us feel at home even while not completely in our element. Elena & Nik were incredibly thorough throughout the planning process, making everything completely stress free and giving us complete and utter confidence that our precious moments would be captured perfectly. Our photos and videos turned out better than we could have ever expected. We are able to look back on them with such profound gratitude for the ability to again experience our special day forever through the moments that Elena and Nik were able to freeze in time for us. We recommend Elena and Nik to anyone who is looking for a level of experience that is truly top class and look forward to any opportunity we might be able to work with them again in the future.
Caroline Sent on 09/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing photos and the kindest people to work with!
We had a great experience with Elena and her amazing team! They did our engagement photos and wedding photos and they turned out stunning! Her team consists of her husband and father and the fact that they are a family team really made working with them such a special experience. They were all so kind and easy to work with and my guests and family won’t stop talking about how great of a job they did! We highly recommend them to all and will definitely use them for any future photo shoots!:)
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Elena Skaya Photography frequently asked questions
Elena Skaya Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
- High-Res Images
- Multi. Locations
- One Event / Day
- Digital Files
Elena Skaya 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
- Matted Prints
- Prints
Elena Skaya Photography offers the following photography styles:
- Contemporary
- Natural
- Photojournalism
- Traditional
Elena Skaya Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
- Additional Hours
- Boudoir Shoot
- Destination / Travel
- Engagement Shoot
- High-Res Images
- One Event / Day
- Second Shooter
- Video
- Wedding Portraits
Elena Skaya Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
- Albums
- Canvas
- Digital Files
- Flush Mount
- Matted Prints
- Prints
- Proofs
- Save the Date
Elena Skaya 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.
Elena Skaya Photography currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.