So Tender Is Humanity

We are so happy we found Alex and Anastasiia to be our wedding photographers! They just might be our favorite vendor and we had a lot of really great vendors. When we first started searching, we discovered this category of documentary style photography and realized this is exactly what we were looking for – a focus on capturing all of the raw emotions and special moments throughout the day rather than a focus on creating and capturing a perfectly composed scene. It’s not that we didn’t want some of the typical family portraits and wedding party poses you often see, or to somehow look great from all the angles, we just wanted a photographer that understood that we put a higher value on the candid shots. And we got two! Alex and Anastasiia understood this balance way better than we did and used their crazy good creativity and sensitivity to capture what was meaningful to us, to align with the miscellaneous aesthetic interests we discussed and practiced during the engagement shoot, and to document the beautiful realities of the day so perfectly. The communication was great. They were super kind, respectful, and patient. They were simultaneously easy-going and professional. We highly recommend and will be reaching back out to them for any future professional photo needs. We’re so grateful to be able to relive the day through the photo gallery forever. Also, by the way we found them on fearlessphotographers.com – an incredibly impressive group that needless to say Alex and Anastasiia can hang with.

We worked with Alex and Anastasiia for our engagement photoshoot as well as for our wedding and could not have been happier with our choice. A couple different friends had recommended them, so we know multiple people who have worked with them and have also had great experiences. From our initial conversations to share our goals and vision, we could tell they truly cared and had a passion for their work. The engagement shoot was so fun and reassuring, and both Alex and Anastasiia were such a positive presence throughout our wedding day and helped keep the day flowing smoothly. We are obsessed with our photos and sweet slideshow they made for us, and we know we’ll be revisiting them often to relive all the meaningful and fun moments of our big day! If you want caring and incredibly talented photographers to capture your joy and love, look no further.

Stumbling upon the So Tender is Humanity website during our exhaustive search for a wedding photographer proved to be one of the most important, if not the most important, moments of me and my wife's wedding planning journey. It's not entirely difficult to articulate what one wants in a photographer – in our case: authenticity, candidness, heart, motion, an almost complete disregard for convention – but to find someone who can successfully execute your vision is an entirely different prospect. However, it only took a few moments of browsing Alex and Anastasiia's website and portfolio to realize we had found our partners for this journey.

And that's exactly what Alex and Anastasiia were: partners. Sure, they are masterful photographers. Actually, that's doing them a disservice; let's go with virtuosos of the visual. However, what truly separates them is how they approach the relationship. We weren’t just subjects through a lens. Whether it was the kickoff call, the assorted follow-ups, our engagement shoot or the big day – we felt valued, we felt heard, we felt involved. In truth, it felt like we developed a friendship along the way that proved to be the catalyst for some of the best photos I’ve ever viewed. Genuinely. From our engagement shoot at Dave & Buster’s (where my wife and I first met) to our boho wedding at Brentsville Hall, Alex and Anastasiia captured these milestone moments with flair, gusto, beauty, warmth and realness. The spirit of my wife and I courses through these photos, to an extent we didn’t even know was possible.

Alex and Anastasiia are creatives in the truest sense of the word, but more importantly, they are incredible human beings. We are forever grateful to Alex and Anastasiia and cannot wait to work with them again.

From the moment we virtually met Alex, it was clear how much intention he and Anastasiia put into their craft. They genuinely wanted to get to know us as a couple, welcomed our ideas, and brought general concepts to life. They do not have a cookie cutter approach to photography - which is what drew us to their work. Every STIH couple is guaranteed to have an experience and photos that are unique to them.

Not only are they stellar photographers, creatives, and professionals, they are also are warm, easy to talk to, and kind spirited people. Although they remained dedicated to capturing every moment, seeing them smile and dance with us added to the overall joy in the space.

Our wedding album is a time portal. The energy and emotion of each moment is beautifully frozen in time. We could not have asked for a better team to captured our day. We are forever grateful for STIH and highly recommend them.

We were drawn to Alex and Anastasiia from what we saw on their website. From there we knew it was the right match after our initial consultation. We were beyond excited for our wedding after we did our engagement shoot. They are truly such a fantastic team and make you feel so comfortable and confident when shooting. They take the time to understand your vibe and vision and truly made it come to life. When looking back at our wedding we’ve received so many compliments on how fun and truly wonderful Alex and Anastasiia were. One of our favorite sneak peek photos is of John (the groom) with a group of his buddies and Alex jumping along, no doubt capturing the perfect shot (which was perfectly captured by Anastasiia)!

Look no further as you have found your wedding photographers. We have known Alex and Nastia for years and could not recommend them more. We had the privilege of having them photograph our engagement photos, as well as our wedding day. They could not have been more professional, a more calming presence, and fun to be around. It is not like your normal photographer experience; they go above and beyond! Please please PLEASE choose So Tender is Humanity, as you will not regret it!

Alex from So Tender Is Humanity had to step in for us at the last minute when our primary wedding photographer got injured the week before our wedding, and he ended up photographing us for most of the day. We really appreciate him being so accommodating on short notice, and we, along with our families, found him extremely professional and easy to work with. We’re really thrilled with how the photos turned out. He found creative ways to showcase the venue and area and found spots with great natural light. We would definitely recommend Alex!

Alex and Anastasiia are an absolutely dream to work with. Neither my husband or I are naturally photogenic and haven't spent much time in front of the camera before, but they made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Every single one of the photos they delivered in our wedding gallery was gorgeous. Some of them are gorgeous art, and others are wonderful canids that capture all the joy and love from our wedding day. Booking our engagement shoot, wedding, and gallery premier with them was a breeze, and we cannot wait to use them for family photos in the future. If you're looking for kind and joyful photographers to capture you and your family as the most lovely versions of yourself, Alex and Anastasiia are the team for you!

Alex and Anastasiia are INCREDIBLE! My husband and I will never be able to say thank you enough for the absolutely STUNNING memories they captured for us. They are such a fun, friendly, awesome couple to work with. We love you guys and will definitely use for my sisters wedding! 11 out of 10- WOULD RECOMMEND

Alex was an amazing photographer. We really enjoyed working with him and loved the pictures