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Stela Zaharieva Photography is an award-winning wedding photographer based out of Detroit, Michigan. Lead photographer Stela has a background in fine art, fashion and portraiture. Her photos focus on moments, emotion and light that dances perfectly through the lens. Stela understands the pressure of capturing the most important moments of your wedding day and will make sure no photo goes missed. Whether you’re looking to capture the ceremony, reception or the whole day from start to finish, you can count on creative and beautiful photos with Stela Zaharieva Photography.

Services Offered
Stela Zaharieva Photography offers three different level packages to fit the needs of your big day. Services include:

  • Professional photographer
  • 6+ hours of coverage
  • High-resolution images
  • Digital files
  • DVD
  • Printing rights
  • Engagement shoot
  • Wedding portraits
  • Trash-the-dress shoot
  • Boudoir shoot
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

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

High-Res Images

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files

Reviews of Stela Zaharieva Photography

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Nicole Sent on 12/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Captured our memories and our hearts!

My husband and I were in search of a photographer for our wedding who would capture the real us, not some posed, unnatural looking version of us. We wanted it all- expressive candids of our friends and family, artistic photos of us, traditional family photos, and the such. Honestly, I was unsure that we would be able to find someone who would meet all our needs, until we found Stela, who was able to meet AND exceed our expectations. We were blown alway by both the engagement photos and wedding photos taken by Stela. She was able to bring out and capture the real us! She also took amazing candid pictures of our guests. I want to note that she was completely professional and was very respectful-we did not even know she was there when she was snapping pictures during our first look moment, yet she captured every second of it. We have only had our wedding pictures for about two weeks, yet we have looked through them a thousand times and have already printed numerous photos for our home. We are so grateful to Stela for being able to visually document our most cherished memories to date. The best part about Stela is her ability to connect with people; we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. She became a huge part of our wedding experience and even helped out when we found ourselves in need of dire assistance on the day of the wedding. We will not hesitate to contact her for any other photo opportunities in the future and high recommend her if you are looking for a true artist.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 11/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wow!! Surpassed every possible expectation!

To say that Stela did a phenomenal job with our engagement photos and wedding photos is a complete understatement. The photos that she created were simply breathtaking, and truly look like they belong in bridal magazines ( don’t believe me, have a look at the ones I posted). She was, by far, the best and most important vendor We worked with. Photographs are the one thing that you will keep forever to remember your wedding, and Stela’s art made our wedding one to remember. She is the incredibly talented, professional, patient and kind and is worth every penny. That being said, she is very affordable for all of the hours and time she spends on the photos - the pictures are her artwork and she puts her heart and soul into every single one (not most, but ALL). If you are fortunate enough to work with her, it will be the best decision you make for your wedding.
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Kristin Sent on 11/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Our favorite!!!

Let me start by saying I feel like we’ve found a photographer for life. From the moment we started talking to Stela we were instantly impressed with her artistry (check out her work!), professionalism, responsiveness, and immense empathy for her clients. She really spends time to go through the details with you and always checked in with how we were feeling. Her work is nothing short of true art. She crafts the most incredible images and has an amazing eye for capturing moments you didn’t even realize were happening. She is able to make people feel comfortable pretty immediately and puts you at ease. If I could give any bride advice I would say to invest in your photography. Stela is truly one-of-a-kind and worth every penny! Thank you Stela for all that you did for us! We love you!
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Kristin Sent on 02/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Stela is the BEST. She shot our wedding photos, maternity and newborn pictures. We couldn’t be happier with the results. We are going to treasure our pictures forever.
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Amanda Sent on 01/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Stela is incredibly talented, and such a pleasure to work with! Her creativity and ability to catch the perfect light, angle, and memorable moments result in awe-inspiring work. She captured our wedding with perfection and added a beautiful artistic elegance that is unique and timeless.
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Brittney Sent on 01/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
If you want to be happy with your wedding photos, you need to hire Stela! She was an absolute joy to work with and has an amazing eye for details and capturing the most important moments on your special day. She's great at gathering everyone for posed photos (even if you have over 40 first cousins you want to take a photo with) as well as noticing opportunities for the perfect candid photos. She went above and beyond our expectations at every turn. I would definitely recommend her!

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Minja Sent on 01/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had Stela do our engagement shoot and wedding photos. She was absolutely amazing to work with! She is a true artist and not just a person with camera, and because of that she was able to capture moments that were a true reflection of us and our wedding. I am extremely awkward when it comes to taking posed photos but Stela made me so relaxed and comfortable and for that I am very grateful. We love love love our photos and loved working with Stela!
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Afifa Sent on 01/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We were lucky to have such a talented and amazing photographer capture the most important moments of our lives. Our pictures are priceless and we are so happy that we will have these memories to look back on for a lifetime. We truly had a great experience and look forward to having you capture more family memories in the future. Thank you!
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Farah Sent on 01/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I LOVE STELA!!! She's amazing at what she does, she did my wedding and my sisters also and never dissappointed us!! She's so friendly, punctional, and carefree (unlike some other photographers with awkward poses). She's very down to earth and really her work speaks for herself! Definitely recommend her for any occasion!! <3
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M Sent on 01/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
As a creative my self, trusting someone to take a once of a lifetime opportunity of your wedding can be stressful and fill people with anxiety during their wedding planning time! Stela is someone who will break down that barrier and surprise you with the most amazing photos anyone can ask for! Her photos are the type that you can hang in your home as a work of art and not just a plain family photo or portrait. Her photos make you look a little longer at the contrast and the composition that she has created! What’s a bonus is her personality. She is extremely easy going, full of energy, can get the most timid guy to laugh, and it’s clear that she loves what she does. She also has a pretty quick turn around of completing the edits! I will only use her for any photos I need!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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Stela Zaharieva Photography frequently asked questions

Stela Zaharieva Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Stela Zaharieva Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
Stela Zaharieva Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Stela Zaharieva Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Wedding Portraits
Stela Zaharieva Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Stela Zaharieva 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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