About an award-winning NYC photographer Tatiana Valerie

ABOUT

Hi there! I’m Tatiana, an award-winning Ukrainian-American wedding photographer dedicated to capturing the beauty and joy of your most cherished moments. With formal training in art and photography and over two decades of experience in the US, I’ve developed a unique style that blends timeless elegance with authentic storytelling.

My passion for wedding photography began with a simple dream: to immortalize the love between couples. This passion has led to features in prestigious publications like Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, InStyle, and The New York Times, establishing me as a sought-after photographer in the industry.

I’m here to make your wedding photography and videography experience smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. There’s nothing more rewarding than capturing that perfect moment, and I thrive on turning those fleeting seconds into lasting memories.

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll likely find me traveling the world—whether I’m diving in the Great Barrier Reef, enjoying street food in Buenos Aires, ferrying between Spain and Morocco, or tending to my garden in Weehawken, NJ. At home in my Manhattan rooftop oasis, I also cherish quiet moments with my two cats and a good movie.

OUR PROCESS

To ensure I have everything covered, I break my typical photo project into 7 key touch points:

Initial consultation, concept design
Contract signing
Family photo combinations planning
Location scouting and day logistics planning
Pre-wedding photoshoot (optional)
Wedding photoshoot
Post production and printing

AWARDS

2/10 Top 10 Photographers to Follow in 2024 by msn.com
3/10 US Best Wedding Photographers 2021 by OneEyeland
The Knot’s Best of Weddings
Couple’s Choice Award
Wedding Industry Experts Top Awards 2012-2016

PRESS FEATURES

New York Weddings Magazine
New York Post
Sophisticated Weddings
The New York Times
Harper’s Bazaar
Marie Claire
InStyle
Style Me Pretty

IN MY BAG

1 x Nikon D5
2 x Sony A7 IV
35mm 1.4 Sigma Art
85mm 1.4 Nikon
70-200mm 2.8 Sony
50mm 1.4 Nikon
24-70mm 2.8 Nikon
24mm 1.4 Sony
35mm 1.4 Sony FE GM
50mm 1.4 Sony
10mm 2.8 Nikon
Lights, tripods and stands
Battery packs
Memory cards
Reflectors
Chargers
Fashion Emergency Kit

WHAT THEY SAY

…Tatiana is a phenomenal photographer and great to work with. She has a great eye and helps the subject feel at ease in front of the camera. I have also known Tatiana personally over the last few years and she has incredible integrity. I recommend her without hesitation.

– Cari R.
I don’t even know where to begin in expressing my extreme gratitude for Tatiana and her team. Absolutely incredible experience. Tatiana was wonderful from beginning to end, she was not only sweet, friendly and a beautiful person, she was also the picture of professionalism. The entire time I was in great hands and I didn’t doubt it for one second. When I received the photos and footage of my wedding, my heart stood still. She captured so many endearing moments that I will forever hold dear. Delivering over 1500+ photos, each one a work of art. I am blown away by her! I recommend her without hesitation, in fact, it would be a mistake choosing anyone else! Tatiana and her team are absolutely AMAZING! 100%

– Danielle & Yaw
…Tatiana of Artvesta Studio is a master in the art of capturing moments, but what really stands her apart from the rest is the way she makes her subjects feel about themselves. Tatiana has a way of bringing out the best in everyone, putting even the least ‘photogenic’ individuals at ease, and making them feel their most beautiful…

– Samantha S.
I would recommend Tatiana to anyone who wants a stand up, talented person to deal with that will do what she says she will do, and take great pride in it. She is kind, responsive, talented and highly recommended.

– Debbie S.
Tatiana and her team was amazing! We hired them for our wedding in NYC. Everything was perfect – they arrived early to setup and captured every moment perfectly. Most importantly, the photos and video far exceeded our expectations! Tatiana is incredibly detailed oriented and from the moment we spoke on the phone we felt at ease with everything. Her team was even more amazing on the day of, working seamlessly as a team to capture everything. We could tell that the photographers and videographers work together all the time and knew how to coordinate one another. Could not recommend them more highly!

– Caitlin & Amir
Tatiana was awesome to work with and very accommodating. Our wedding pictures came out way better than we could have ever imagined. Tatiana is creative and extremely professional. She made everyone feel comfortable and took all the photos we wanted and more! Tatiana is detail oriented and made sure all aspects of our photos were perfect. We highly recommend her for any event and look forward to working with her in the future.

– Martina & Adam
Tatiana is extremely professional. She is a pleasure to work with, very attentive to needs and requests, and does a magnificent job. Highly recommended!

– Robert K.
My husband and I got married in November 2018 and choosing Tatiana as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made in the whole process. From the first meeting we had with her, we were immensely impressed by not only her professionalism but also her empathetic and compassionate nature. Tatiana was extremely patient and listened to any questions we had and also really worked with us to plan our big day. Tatiana was extremely open to any ideas we had but was also realistic with us to ensure that we were all on the same page and all of our expectations were met. On our big day, Tatiana was in full control and was ready to roll with the punches with uncertain weather. Tatiana stayed on schedule while ensuring both my husband and I, along with our families, were not only comfortable but were having a great time. We are extremely pleased with the final product as Tatiana and her team did a beautiful job with our posed photos and flawlessly captured the spirit and atmosphere of our wedding day with phenomenal candid shots. We cannot speak highly enough of Tatiana and highly recommend her for anyone looking to book a photographer for their wedding day or any other occasion!

– Genna & Matt

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I — Impact
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