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What is the story behind Nelya?

Nelya has been photographing weddings across Knoxville and Chattanooga since 2012.

She believes your wedding day should be an unforgettable experience and that you deserve a lifetime of remarkable images to remember it.

Her role is to capture the joy, the anticipation, the celebration, and all the special details that make your day unique.

Couples are encouraged to make their plans, delegate the tasks, and truly soak in the moments with family and friends, knowing their cherished memories are being preserved long after the honeymoon ends

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What is included in Nelya's packages?

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Save the Date

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

High-Res Images

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
Flush Mount
Prints

What are real couples saying about their experience with Nelya in reviews?

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Kellie Sent on 07/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

10 Stars 🤩

My fiancé Jacob and I chose Nelya to do our proposal, engagement, AND wedding photos and we couldn’t be more happy with this decision. She is THE most technically and creatively skilled photographer I have ever seen, and I absolutely love her “light and airy” romantic style. She goes the extra mile to make couples happy and really goes after what they want. She also makes you feel super comfortable and turns you into a natural in front of the camera. We just finished up our engagement shoot with her and can’t wait for her to capture our wedding in September!
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Erika Sent on 05/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, Professional, All around great photographer!

Nelya is an incredible photographer. My wedding was at 4 Points Farms in Sevierville TN. I planned my entire wedding from Michigan without meeting any of my vendors until after they were booked.

Nelya was very professional and very understanding. We were in the process of booking her and sending my deposit was delayed b/c of some unforeseen circumstances of losing our first puppy at only 14.5 weeks old. She saw my post on Instagram and sent her sympathy. Her kindness made me know that she would be the perfect person to photograph our wedding.

Nelya arrived to our Bridal Party cabin early. She was able to navigate through all our craziness of a larger bridal party. She ensured to capture all the amazing moments we had throughout the day. We have already received some sneak peaks and they are more beautiful than I could have ever imagined.

I am so grateful I found her on the venue website and went with my gut when it came to booking her. Her work is amazing and I couldn't have imagined a better person to be part of our special day.

Thank you Nelya!!!!
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Abigail Sent on 02/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and Fun

Nelya is wonderful! We had so much fun working with her! She brings joy and happiness into the photo shoots, while also capturing beautiful, high-quality photos. Plus, she is incredibly organized, punctual, and accommodating. Her work is stunning, and I highly recommend her for any engaged couples looking to hire a wedding photographer!
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Katie Sent on 05/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Choose nelya!

Nelya is absolutely wonderful. She makes you feel right at home and captures everything perfectly. You WILL NOT be disappointed.
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Alexsis Sent on 04/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beauty in January

Nelya did a wonderful job at being able to capture beautiful photos in January of my husband and I. She made our wedding a day that we will never forget. We will forever have amazing photos of our great day! Ps. I remember reading tons of reviews on vendors for my wedding. Nelya Photography doesn’t not disappoint, it is well worth the money, and less stressful to hire a great photographer that will capture beautiful photos on your big day!
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Megan Sent on 12/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best that ever was

Nelya is nothing shy of amazing! We used her for our engagement and wedding day and she made every step an adventure! She is the only photographer we will ever use and even plan on using her for some anniversary pictures in the future.
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Elizabeth Sent on 05/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Marvelous!!

Nelya is nothing short of amazing! It thunder stormed at our wedding and we were all outside. Somehow (by magic I think) Nelya made dark rain clouds and big rain drops look simply elegant. She was a joy to work with, from our first time meeting up until we thanked her and she left our wedding. She made sure to get our photos we requested along with ideas of her own. Plus a candid photo or two. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone who needs a wedding photographer!!
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Victoria Sent on 03/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent work!!!!

She was truly wonderful through our big day!!
She was so flexible and willing to work with our crazy situation.
Our photos turned out wonderful and we couldn’t be happier with her work!!!
10/10 would recommend, Nelya!!!
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Brandee Sent on 11/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent experience

She did a great job. If you want someone who will do anything for the best photos Nelya is the photographer for you!!
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Jordan Sent on 11/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

I couldn’t have asked for a better photographe, nelya took the most amazing picture! I’ve had so many compliments on them! I will forever cherish the memories she captured! She was fun to work with and very sweet! I’d recommend her anyway! Also, a wonderful fair price!
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What awards has Nelya won?

16
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Do wedding professionals recommend Nelya? Which ones?

1 Endorsement
Hiwassee River Weddings and Events Hiwassee River Weddings and Events Barn & Farm Weddings

If a bride wants a photographer that goes the extra mile and knows her profession, Nelya is that professional photographer. Nelya knows my property both "land and river" like the back of her hand. We throughly enjoy our time with her!

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Where is Nelya based?

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Nelya frequently asked questions

Nelya includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Nelya includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
Nelya offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Nelya offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Nelya 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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