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Olya and Tony is a wife and husband wedding photography team based in Northern New Jersey. We are passionate storytellers who observe and capture what we see through our lenses. Together, we narrate the story we witnessed with all the emotions and sentiments that come with it. We have been telling stories for many years. Sometimes, we can predict the plot, and sometimes, we still get surprised. We are always looking for the next amazing story to tell.

Be yourself, we will do the rest! Most of our couples tell us they are not photogenic and awkward in front of the camera. We respond, "Great!" We love awkward, silly couples who laugh and giggle in front of the camera. We love capturing those moments, and we have the vision to make it look natural, fun, and flattering. You will love how different a photo looks, from a camera phone to a professional photographer who gives direction and understands flattering angles.

Services Offered

On your wedding day, you will see us arrive ready to shoot, and within 30 minutes, you'll forget we are there capturing every moment around you. We are not intrusive and stay out of everyone's way, but we will step up when needed to direct a shot or assist in any way we can. Outside the formal photo session for wedding parties or family and friends, we prefer to capture candids and actions that tell the wedding story. We believe a narrative should not be endless group portraits, but we always welcome a spontaneous group hug in front of our camera.

Your wedding is a unique reflection of you. We love getting to know you and getting to know your wedding details personally. Knowing your wedding day dreams helps us create authentic images that reflect the real you. Our shooting style produces images that reveal the intimate and genuine expressions of the love and commitment you share—unguarded and natural.

Your wedding day will be filled with extraordinary moments—intimate, surprising, and joyous. Captured creatively, those moments shine through as timeless heirlooms, instantly bringing you back to the essence of your day. Above all, we capture the beauty of the day.

Experience

We met in 2011 as photographers for Jalopnik at the New York Auto Show. We were both the nerdy type and had a very similar sense of humor. We gradually grew stronger in our friendship as we worked at weddings together, hung out, and did everything together over the course of 4 years. At the end of the four-year mark, we realized we were meant for each other and loved each other, and we decided to take the following steps into a romantic relationship. After one year of serious dating and an overwhelming love for each other, we got engaged on the West Coast and married just a month later. We are inseparable; our work inspires each other and makes each other a better person and artist. We love that the moments we capture and tell are treasured by our couples!

What You'll Love About Storytelling by Tony + Olya

Olya and Tony understand that every wedding celebration is one-of-a-kind, and they'll collaborate closely with you to ensure yours uniquely unfolds through the camera lens. Offering packages tailored to your specific ideas, Olya and Tony can transform your sparkling dreams into reality. With their comprehensive guidance from start to finish, you'll get the chance to craft something spectacular to cherish for years to come!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
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
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of Storytelling by Tony + Olya

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Tony and Olya, a dynamic photography duo, received glowing reviews for their exceptional work capturing weddings and special events. Their professionalism, genuine warmth, and ability to capture candid moments were highly praised by multiple clients. They were commended for making couples feel at ease, providing valuable insights, and delivering stunning photos that beautifully immortalized special moments. Clients appreciated their attention to detail, creativity, and the seamless process from engagement shoots to the wedding day, making them a highly recommended choice for capturing cherished memories.

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Tony and Olya, a dynamic photography duo, received glowing reviews for their exceptional work capturing weddings and special events. Their professionalism, genuine warmth, and ability to capture candid moments were highly praised by multiple clients. They were commended for making couples feel at ease, providing valuable insights, and delivering stunning photos that beautifully immortalized special moments. Clients appreciated their attention to detail, creativity, and the seamless process from engagement shoots to the wedding day, making them a highly recommended choice for capturing cherished memories.

Gia
Gia Sent on 11/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Storytelling made easy

We hired Tony and Olya as our wedding photographers and couldn't have asked for more beautiful photos!  I had initially received about 10 recommendations from friends and family and their portfolio was the one that my husband and I fell in love with, and were in our budget!  It was important for us to find photographers who told a story in their work. We both work in advertising and have experience understanding how brands tell their story and Tony & Olya made our love story come to life! 
From the moment we met to talk through what we were looking for, understanding how they would be working on the day of our wedding through every step of the way made it easy for us to hire them!  We ended up going with the all-day coverage package and added on the engagement photos. If you're a bride who is on a budget, please be sure not to skimp on the engagement session.  It gives everyone the opportunity to get to know one another and to hone in on their style, thus ensuring your wedding photos are exactly what you're looking for.  Tony and Olya made us feel comfortable and we honestly just had fun so the pictures were both candid and portrayed the story of our love. 
Thank you so much, Tony and Olya! Maybe baby photos are next? =)
Christian
Christian Sent on 12/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely THE best photographers in NJ!

My husband and I feel so lucky to have found Tony and Olya to shoot our wedding! We met with multiple photographers and as soon as we jumped on the first call with Tony and Olya -- knew that they who we wanted to capture our special day! Their energy is genuine and very warm - we didn't feel like they were trying "too hard" - they offered valuable insights and tips throughout our experience that really helped us to capture the essence of the day. It was clear throughout every conversation that they really cared and wanted us to have the best, least stressful wedding day -- and with their help we did! They worked with us to create an ideal timeline to capture all of the family portraits *before* our ceremony, so we could enjoy the reception afterwards and not get pulled to take photos (which was invaluable). Throughout the night, they were EVERYWHERE capturing every moment! The photos are exceptional - they have a special way of capturing the essence of your wedding! We also loved working with them for our engagement shoot in Brooklyn -- again, they worked with us to orchestrate a shoot with outfit changes & very cool scenes that captured our unique personalities. We will forever cherish all of the incredible photos Tony and Olya have taken for us! If you want a great photography team to capture your day while allowing you to enjoy every moment (and capturing the moments you don't even realize are happening!), book Tony and Olya! Best decision we made! Thank you so much!
Esther
Esther Sent on 12/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My favorite photographers

We've booked Tony and Olya for many of our special events. They are extremely professional and quick to respond with any questions and concerns we had. Tony has a knack for taking the best candid photos, his timing is so good and always gets the most perfect shots. Olya is the sweetest and effortlessly guides you through the photoshoot. We wholeheartedly trust them and have always been pleased with the outcome!
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