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Alex Polyakov
Alex Polyakov
Owner/Photographer

Woman-owned

9 years in business

We speak English, Ukrainian and Russian

2 team members

So Tender Is Humanity - wedding photography for the creative soul and the kind spirit.

So Tender Is Humanity is a rebellion against the conventional. Your wedding day is not about extravagant spending or elaborate floral displays. It is not defined by shot lists, Pinterest trends or someone else's expectations... and neither is our photography.

We are Anastasiia & Alex - a married wedding photography duo, photographing couples all over the east coast. Our style is honest, expressive, emotional and bold.

Compassion is our religion, kindness is our language. It goes without saying, but has to be said; we are welcoming to all denominations, orientations, beliefs and life paths. Our hearts are always open to the diversity of minds, amplitude of feelings, and unapologetic vulnerability.

Pricing

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$1,200 / starting price
3 hours
1 Photographer, Printing Rights, Online Gallery
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9 hours
Engagement, Highlight Video
Banana Pancakes
$7,500 / starting price
12 hours
Engagement, Full Video, Album Credit

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FAQ’s

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$5,800

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

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
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Reviews of So Tender Is Humanity

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Alex and Anastasiia from So Tender Is Humanity received glowing reviews for their wedding photography services. Reviewers described them as professional, fun, and talented, capturing stunning and authentic moments throughout engagement shoots and weddings. Their ability to make couples feel comfortable in front of the camera was praised, with guests also commending their friendly and accommodating attitude. Multiple reviewers highly recommended them for their exceptional work and ability to create beautiful memories for weddings.

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Alex and Anastasiia from So Tender Is Humanity received glowing reviews for their wedding photography services. Reviewers described them as professional, fun, and talented, capturing stunning and authentic moments throughout engagement shoots and weddings. Their ability to make couples feel comfortable in front of the camera was praised, with guests also commending their friendly and accommodating attitude. Multiple reviewers highly recommended them for their exceptional work and ability to create beautiful memories for weddings.

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Jillian P. Sent on 12/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

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.
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Tiffany C. Sent on 01/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream team!

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)!
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Tamas S. Sent on 01/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Alex saved our wedding day!

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!
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Team

Alex Polyakov
Alex Polyakov
Owner/Photographer
Anastasiia Polyakov
Anastasiia Polyakov
Owner/Photographer

Professional Network & Endorsements

Tsouloved Weddings and Events Tsouloved Weddings and Events Wedding Planners

Great working with this duo! As a wedding coordinator I am always hoping to work with pheonomenal vendors, and Polyakov Photography is a phenomenal team! They are absolutely professional, stick to the time but also give flexibility for any hiccups, they will ensure all the portrait shots and creative shots you are seeking will be covered. I recommend this team to anyone looking for a talented duo that is respectful of the schedule and able to be absolutely gracious to everyone they work with. Their photos are absolutely gorgeous, stunning and filled with light. They make everyone around them feel comfortable and relaxed.

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So Tender Is Humanity frequently asked questions

So Tender Is Humanity includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
So Tender Is Humanity includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
So Tender Is Humanity offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
So Tender Is Humanity 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
So Tender Is Humanity offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
So Tender Is Humanity 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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