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Danila and Lana's NYC Wedding Photography and Videography Reviews

Danila and Lana's NYC Wedding Photography and Videography

Danila and Lana's NYC Wedding Photography and Videography

New York, NY
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    Zhanna Sent on 09/05/2016
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    We love Danila's work! He did our wedding photography in June and made our albums which all look beautiful. He is an amazing photographer and he takes ammmaaaazing photos! They have a cool urban feel, make you look great, and that saying alot as we are totally not photogenic. He is professional, has reasonable price points, and is truly passionate about his work. I would definitely recommend him to friends in a heartbeat.
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    Daniel Sent on 11/07/2016
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    We had Danila and his wife, Lana, photograph our August wedding and were very grateful to have worked with them. Danila is very hard-working, dedicated, and extremely professional. The communication was excellent... Danila is one of the quickest people to respond over email that I have ever met. Before our day began, he had already researched the venue's surrounding area for places to take pictures. Throughout the day, Danila and his wife were boundlessly energetic. They were very actively involved, often telling us what to do and where to be---not to be pushy, but to make sure that we can capture every moment and feeling that day.

    We were extremely happy with the photos we got (about 2 months after the wedding). They were a seamless extension of the aesthetics and mood of our wedding, and blend in perfectly with our memories of the day. Danila captures not just the people and events, but the feel, visuals, and mood as well. And it was great to have Lana working too, as this gave different angles for everything (e.g. shots from the the aisle vs shots from behind the altar).

    Would enthusiastically recommend Danila to anyone looking to capture a special moment!
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    Lauren Sent on 08/03/2016
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    Hands down, AMAZING! Danila shot our engagement photos in NYC and they turned out incredible. If my wedding wasn't "destination", I would have him shoot our wedding photos as well. Danila (and Lana) has an unbelievable eye for photography. He had the best recommendations for where to take the photos and was such a joy to work with and be around during the shoot. The turnaround time to deliver the photos was less than two months. I would highly recommend him!! Thank you, Danila - I truly cannot thank you enough for the wonderful experience and for capturing our story so perfectly!
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    Robert Sent on 10/22/2016
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    Amazing photographer! I called and set up an appointment and I was in within a day. So kind and so much fun to work with! I recommend to everyone of my friends getting married. So good to work with and flexable and easy going. So glad we choose him and his team for our wedding!
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    Lea Sent on 01/28/2017
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    We loved working with Danila and his wife Lana! They both are amazing photographers who really could capture our characters, the wedding mood, and the beauty of the most precious moment of our lives! Danila and Lana really took their time to get to know us better and understand who we are and what our tastes and wishes are. I am proud to share our story, so you can see it yourself: http://danilamednikov.com/Blog/lea-and-george. Mesmerizing! We can't thank you enough!
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    Joelle Sent on 10/27/2017
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    Danila is a true artist. My husband and I had him do both our engagement pics and our wedding. The photos came out beautifully. I can't stand "corny wedding photos" and Danila's are the exact opposite- naturalistic and artistic. We are so happy we chose him, and have these amazing photos to remind us of our wedding day.
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    Olga Sent on 02/02/2017
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    We loved working with Danila this past November but we were blown away by the photos even more. I felt in love with his website and photography and couldn't wait to see our photos. They exceeded all of our expectations and he perfectly captured the mood, the feel and what we were going for. He was so easy to work with, guiding us along the way and making sure we were having fun. I would book him anytime.
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    User2956048 Sent on 01/22/2017
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    When I first searched and came across Danila's website I loved his style of photography. When we met with Danila he was funny and relaxed that we didn't even bother to look anywhere else. Right before the wedding I gave him a timeline and he was right on time (I wasn't). We did a first look and he had a vision and followed through. Unfortunately we didn't have a lot of time to take pictures before our ceremony, but it didn't matter. Him and his wife snapped away, took a little time during cocktail hour for family photos, and even gave us enough time to return to cocktail hour and eat a bit. During the reception he took many pictures, and even snuck over to our photobooth and was taking pictures through the curtain. He was very engaging and made everyone laugh. He knows what will look good and will do anything for a good shot. I didn't want to write my review until after I received my pictures, which did take some time but it was understandable as the holidays were coming up. When we got our pictures I was so excited because Danila did not disappoint. His pictures captured everything beautiful about the day. I will say Danila comes highly recommended!
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    Kim Sent on 11/16/2016
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    We could not have been happier with our experience and photos from danila and lana. they are so sweet and extremely talented. we are OBSESSED with our photos from the best day of our lives. :-D thank you danila + lana!!
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    The photos and videos are flawless! Thank you Danila, Lana, and the rest of the team for capturing the essence of our event and the love between my wife and I. The photographs and videos came out exactly the way we imagined when we decided to book you for our day. We appreciate your style, direction, and vision because this end product is just awesome! You guys have us looking like models! For anyone considering booking them...do it. You will be overwhelmingly satisfied with not just the finished product, but also the overall experience and process of taking photos and videos with them. They are fun, down to earth, and will make sure that you enjoy taking the photos as much as they do. Once again, thank you!
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    Amy Sent on 07/27/2016
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    Danila and Lana are amazing. They are so fun to work with, easy going and take beautiful photos. I wouldn't recommend anyone else! They shot both our engagement photos and our wedding photos and my husband and I were blown away by the results...along with all of our family and friends that saw them! They are a perfect team that work so well together while making you feel comfortable and confident! We also got our photos in under two months from the date, which is amazing! I loved the quality of their work, their friendliness, and their prompt responses. Don't think about hiring anybody else for your wedding!
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    Daniel Sent on 08/07/2018
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    Danila and his wife were incredible photographers for our wedding in Snug Harbor, Staten Island. They were very creative in their photography style and they truly captured the magic of our entire wedding day and night. The pictures that they took around Manhattan and it’s boroughs were breathtaking. The natural smiles and positive moments that they were able to catch of myself, my wife and our guests during the party allows us to relive these moments every time we look at them. Thank you Danila and your wife. We could not recommend Danila more highly.
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    Amanda Sent on 06/19/2016
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    The photos Danila took at our wedding were above and beyond anything I expected, I cannot reccomend him highly enough! From his level of professionalism, to his amazing and creative eye for photography, I am so happy Danila was at our wedding contributing to our special day. I was so impressed with his professionalism, communication, ease, and vision. We had a truely unique experience and he did an amazing job scouting the best areas in and around our hotel and venue for photos. I loved the emphasis on the story and connection between myself and my husband, it was such a memorable experience. Thank you so much Danila!
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    Hannah Sent on 08/27/2016
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    Danila is an amazing photographer! Before I chose him to do my engagement pictures, I already fell in love with his previous works on the website. I loved his color editing style. At our engagement picture session, Danila spent some time to get to know us first. Then he captured the most ordinary moments and turned them into the best pictures you have ever had. He is amazing. He is so much fun! He is very creative and patient. He made our family feel comfortable in our wedding day. Danila definitely has a unique style, and if you want to run far, far away from that more "traditional modern" look that a lot of wedding photos have nowadays, spend the money and hire him. For everything else you get besides fabulous photos, you absolutely will not regret it.
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    Allie Sent on 06/21/2018
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    After browsing numerous wedding albums and photography blogs online, we searched no further once we saw Danila’s photos. They are natural, fun, creative and not too stylized or edited. My husband and I are both camera shy and Danila made us feel comfortable and gave the perfect amount of direction. Every photo was taken with purpose as he captured a specific moment or detail. He and his wife Lana are fun and energetic and made the experience very enjoyable. We just got the photos back and could not be happier.
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    Matt Sent on 09/25/2016
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    Amazing. We have been so happy working with Danila. Professional, prompt and good work. He took our engagement pics and will take our wedding photos. Hiring him was one of the best wedding decisions we made!
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    Brie Sent on 05/15/2018
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    We hired Danila as the photographer for both our wedding and engagement photos. He did an excellent job. He was thorough and thoughtful in his approach. Danila helped capture this special time in our lives in a beautiful way; we will look back on these photos fondly forever. We highly recommend Danila for any special occasion. Thank you Danila!
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    Tara Sent on 09/10/2016
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    Yes! Yes! Yes! This is what you should say when you ask yourself if you should book Danila for your next event that involves photography. We used Danila for our wedding and engagement photos and we were BLOWN AWAY. He is a true expert in his art and he is unbelievably talented and amazing!
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    Danila was an absolute pleasure! So fun, professional and easy going. Our day was smooth and we captured the love that was surrounding us!
    We are so happy we chose him! He was on time, gave direction and created moments that would call for picture perfect. We cannot thank you enough for making our day so special!
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    Danila is absolutely amazing! My wife and I were extremely happy with our choice of Danila Mednikov as our wedding photographer. He and Lana moved through the wedding in such a natural way. They exuded a relaxed professionalism that was calming and reassuring. It's a very stressful day, and to have people like that around is a gift. Then we got the pictures. They are amazing. They are taken with an eye that captured the excitement and love on such a momentous day. We feel so lucky. So many of our friends and family commented on how they loved the pictures and they loved his style. We recommend him with great enthusiasm.
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    BOOK HIM NOW! I love Danila!!! He is an incredible artist & person- with an amazing gift for capturing emotion and love in unique ways. His Photographs are inspiring. We hired him for our engagement photos and Wedding. I am so beyond happy with my Engagement photos, we just had our wedding so I cannot wait to see how they came out. I would recommend him to anyone looking for Beautiful, unique wedding photos. Will 100% use him for other life/ family events.
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    Molly Sent on 08/17/2016
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    Danila communicated with us often during the planning process. From beginning to end they were so helpful and flexible to fit our wants, needs, and schedule.
    The pictures were absolutely stunning. When we received the LARGE file of pictures (there was a bunch!) we couldn't help but cry thanks to the wonderful moments that were captured. They were worth every penny and more! This is such a big aspect of your wedding that you will have with you forever. Don't make the mistake of choosing someone else for photography needs! These guys are the best!
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    Danila and Lana are incredible. They turned our wedding into a total work of art—the editorial aesthetic we were really hoping for, especially with our own backgrounds in media and photography. The day went by in such a whirlwind, and when we got our pictures back, we were so thrilled to see the little moments that we were both too busy and insane to remember... that's why you hire professionals like them. To have those moments captured in ways that are meaningful and beautiful, so they aren't lost, and so you can relive them exactly as you'd hoped. We both consider ourselves extremely camera-shy and non-photogenic, and Danila is just amazing—he made us feel as comfortable as possible, and we couldn't have been more pleased. Thank you SO much for everything. Your spirit is amazing—your artwork, even more!
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    Danila and his second shooter are the perfect mix of professional and fun. Wedding photography requires planning, flexibility, creativity and organization. Danila exceeded my expectations on all accounts and I had high expectations. He is great at organizing the day ahead of time and managing your expectations. He took fantastic photos and was great at managing the group as I requested.
    I would highly recommend having Danila shoot your rehearsal dinner - it is nice to have pictures from the entire weekend. Your photography and your memories are all you have at the end of the day. Consider Danila!
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    I can't recommend Danila enough. We've done two shoot shoots with him, one for our engagement photos and one for our wedding. The photos speak for themselves, but he's a pleasure to work with as well. We consider him a friend and it feels that way even when he's working. He's incredible and we'll likely try to get him to shoot our next family event.
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