“Had a great family photoshoot in San Francisco’s Presidio (Andy Goldsworthy’s Wood Line). Zhenya was great at keeping the kids’ attention (they are 5 & 7). The shoot was quick, easy and fun! And we really love how the photos turned out - both posed compositions and natural snap shots. Will definitely be using these for holiday cards this year.” — Galina
“Photography for people who hate having their pictures taken! Zhenya's approach makes it easy to relax and forget to force your smile. Our portraits turned out genuine and look like the real us. Thank you, Zhenya!” — Sabina
“I really don’t like taking photos!” and "This was so much fun!" — would often be the two things one of the partners would tell me before and after the session. Taking photos is just one step of the process. What's important is holding the space where the couple feels comfortable being vulnerable and engaging with each other authentically, without worrying about where to look, how to smile, or how to pose. Some go there naturally, and all I need to do is take well composed photographs. Often, though, I nudge them slightly toward that engagement — sometimes asking them to reflect on their favorite memory, other times to make up new nicknames for each other. It turns into a fun game that the couple really gets into, forgetting they are actually in a photo session. Ultimately, you'll get great photos, but I offer more than just that final product; I offer an experience.
