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Based out of Bristol, TN, Focus on the Moment Photography provides wedding and engagement photography services to couples in East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and both Carolinas. Owner Elena Soboleva is a former photojournalist who has spent over a decade working for prestigious magazines. A natural storyteller, she brings this experience to the service of couples, helping them to tell their tale of love. She focuses on capturing authentic images and emphasizes the spontaneous moments that make up each big day she covers. She is also adept at gracefully posing her subjects for memorable portraits.

Services Offered

Focus on the Moment Photography offers a service that is straightforward and clear-cut. Elena’s packages can be customized to suit the needs of each individual couple she works with. Packages can include working across multiple locations, providing additional hours, and traveling to document destination celebrations.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

Add'l Hours
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
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date

Reviews of Focus on the Moment Photography

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Samantha Sent on 07/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic!

You can NOT go wrong with Elena! She went out of her way to arrive early, stay late, and delivered exactly what we wanted and more. I will treasure these photos forever!
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 12/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal Photography

Elena's work is lively, picturesque, and stunning. She communicates efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner. Elena went above and beyond to provide the best shots whether laying in the leaves on the cold November ground or climbing chairs and ladders for a better angle, she was phenomenal to work with. Her work captures not only the beauty of the day, but its story to build a compelling narrative. Thank you so much!
Marko
Marko Sent on 02/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Surprise Proposal & Elopement

Elena was awesome! I wanted to do a surprise proposal and Elena helped me plan and give ideas. She was super flexible (willing to hide in the bushes) to capture our special moment forever. Elena was easy to work with, very positive and encouraging, and always recommending and guiding the photoshoot so it feels super easy and cooperative. We loved our proposal photos so much that we asked Elena to take our elopement photos as well. We were lucky in terms of having a perfect weather but it was thanks to Elena and her research of the location and her vision that we are now able to have beautiful photos of our special moment framed in our home :)
Elena is an amazing photographer, cares a lot about doing her best and about making it special for the couples as well. Highly recommend!
S
Samantha Sent on 07/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic!

You can NOT go wrong with Elena! She went out of her way to arrive early, stay late, and delivered exactly what we wanted and more. I will treasure these photos forever!
K
Kim S. Sent on 02/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! The best photographer hands down!

Elena was amazing and very professional. Her pictures came out beautifully and she made our entire experience magical. The best photographer!
Autumn
Autumn Sent on 10/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Photography

Elena did an excellent job photographing my wedding! She is a very professional and experienced photographer. We had a "COVID wedding" which presented some unique challenges, but she did a great job overcoming any "COVID difficulties" and adjusting to any last minute changes/surprises. I would recommend her to anyone interested in high-quality, professional, and beautiful photos! We couldn't be happier with our photos :)
J
James Sent on 05/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

High Quality and Easy Experience

Elena was exceptional with my engagement photo shoot. I planned to surprise my then girlfriend at the summit of a trail in the NC mountains. Elena was responsive, helpful and flexible throughout all of the planning process. She set up a facetime with me when I was initially planning the idea to set up the photo shoot which was very beneficial. Throughout the entire process she was always willing to help and very flexible. Not only did she hike up a tough trail to the site of the photo shoot, she was in the right place(undercover) to successfully capture the moment. There was a chance of rain the night before and I was able to contact Elena late in the evening and change the time by an hour. She provided me with updates throughout day of the engagement and which gave me great comfort. If you are planning any type of surprise you can especially count on Elena to be in the right place at the right time. She is extremely professional and charges an great price as well. The quality of the photos were excellent and we received them fully edited a couple of days after. I 110% recommend Elena for your photography needs!
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Focus on the Moment Photography frequently asked questions

Focus on the Moment Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Focus on the Moment Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Focus on the Moment Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Focus on the Moment Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Focus on the Moment Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Focus on the Moment 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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