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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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    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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    Laquawn L. Sent on 03/13/2020
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    Blown away

    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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    Eugenia S. Sent on 06/12/2019
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    Beautiful, artistic wedding photography

    As soon as we came across some photos that Danila took at another wedding in Jersey City, we knew this was a match for us. His incredible creative style is unique, his photos and stories are more lively and vivid than other wedding photographers, and we loved it! For us, capturing our relationship with each other as well as our friends was exactly what we were looking for, and Danila became a great fit with our group of friends and family, felt like we've known him forever.
    On your wedding day, you need to be flexible and find creative solutions to withstand temperamental weather conditions. Picking a venue with the typically gorgeous view of NYC for photos sounds like it you would have an easy background, but then it snows so much on a March day that it completely covers the view. I didn't even have time to panic, Danila was quick to propose a new background which ended up being even more perfect. Danila's photo assistant Katia was also amazing, she was able to help ensure that all the other important family, guests, bridal parties were taken.
    Danila and Katia also took amazing photos of the small Russian Orthodox Church where we had our ceremony, not easy to follow or capture as there are many moving pieces throughout, and it is at least an hour long.

    Finally, Danila shared all the photos with us very quickly, including creating a special story, which we have been sharing with our family and friends.

    Thank you! :)
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    Rosa Sent on 01/23/2018
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    Danila is incredible. We did an engagement session with him on a blisteringly cold November day in Brooklyn. His charm, humor and personality made us feel like we were just meeting a friend for a cup of coffee (and we did just that - the session started in a coffee shop), and we went from being nervous and rigid to relaxed and happy in a matter of minutes. The shoot lasted over 2 hours, and I am sure he would have spent more time with us if not for my ill-conceived wardrobe choice (skirt in 30 degree weather? yeah no). He was attentive and clear in giving directions, and definitely wasn't shy about trying different shots for unexpected and amazing results.

    Danila doesn't just photograph, he creates stories with his pictures. His editorial yet natural style exceeded all of our expectations - getting the pictures back was like watching a movie...starring us! We can't wait to see him do his magic for our wedding day!
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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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    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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    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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    Meredith Sent on 12/21/2017
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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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    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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    Vanessa Sent on 03/08/2017
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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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    Caroline Sent on 02/02/2017
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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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    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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    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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    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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    Min Sent on 09/19/2016
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    I shot engagement photos with Danila and he did an amazing job!
    I love the way my pictures turned out.
    His style of photography is natural yet creative, stylish and unique.
    It was a hot and humid day on the day of the shoot.
    He was professional and efficient, and he captured everything that we wanted in our engagement story.
    I would definitely recommend him to my friends.
    I can't wait to see more pictures taken from him on our wedding day :)
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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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    Julia Sent on 01/16/2017
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    After many weeks of searching for a photographer that would fit our overall style and aesthetic, my husband and I came across Danila. His beautiful pictures, epic scope, natural approach, and gorgeous incorporation of surroundings blew us away. We couldn't have been more nervous before our engagement shoot (How do you stand? What do you do?? Is it going to be awkward??) Funny and charming, Danila completely eased us into the process. We were so grateful, and the results could not be more amazing! We were so in love, we knew we had to book them right away for our wedding this past October. It was no surprise to us that it was one of the best decisions we made. Danila is a true artist and risk taker, capturing the specialness of every seemingly insignificant moment. With so many things to worry about leading up to the wedding, we were so relieved that we knew our photos were going to be spectacular. And he did not disappoint! Friends and family have been raving nonstop at his and Lana’s amazing work - I could not recommend them highly enough! Book book book! Thank you Danila and Lana for truly capturing the magic of our day! 10 glorious stars!
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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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    Rachel Sent on 12/17/2016
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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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    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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    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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    Olivia Sent on 10/09/2016
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    If you are looking for a trusting photographer who will get you beautiful pictures no matter what, you can now stop looking. Go with Danila. He has a such an amazing talent and artistic intuition to turn even your worst situation into the best wedding pictures!
    As with all art forms, photography is very subjective, but when my husband and I first met with him, we really liked his artistic style and how he's so down to earth. We've met photographers who are really stuffy and we couldn't be happier with choosing Daniel. He definitely has some magical powers to make us look good in pictures.
    He may be quiet, but he takes command when needed. I especially love how he is so meticulous and notices the slightest details. He is super easy to work with, asks for clarification when needed, and is super responsive. Weddings are stressful events, and you can most definitely count on him. He will not disappoint.
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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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    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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    Dana Sent on 09/05/2016
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    The whole process with Danila was professional and easy, and most importantly
    we loved our photos - engagement and wedding!
    For those if you who are looking at his stuff - Danila also did a great job with standard family portrait photos (super efficient and lovely) in addition to his incredible stylized portraiture and awesome archiving of real moments.
    I have never been so sure that we made the best possible decision for our wedding.
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