HELLO!
We are a husband-and-wife team capturing love stories in California and beyond.
We’re no strangers to life taking us to unpredictable places.
Anatoliy is from Kazakhstan, where he studied transportation technology at Karaganda State Technical University, before getting his MFA in filmmaking from New York Film Academy.
Susie is from LA, and she studied molecular & cellular biology at Harvard University (along with film and animation), before getting her MS in computer science from UChicago.
While we were both in engineering, deep down, we always had a passion for storytelling. And one day, we decided that life was far too short for us not to do what we loved: creating and sharing real stories. So we took the leap, and little did we know, it would lead us to serendipitously meet at a wedding! Many laughs, experiences, and memories later, we got married :).
Our video approach
We know firsthand how special every love story is, especially after planning our own wedding. That’s why our approach is to take a very customized and personalized approach to crafting a film that reflects each couple’s unique dynamic and personality.
Each of our films is different in style and vibe, and that’s because we take the time to get to know you beforehand, learn about how you met, your favorite songs and hobbies, and carefully understand what you are looking for. Some couples let us take full creative license, so we take note of all the small moments throughout the wedding day to make sure we reflect your essence in your final films. Other times, couples have specific requests, and we make sure to incorporate and go through all of your preferences beforehand.
Finally, it’s important to us that your film tells your story. It’s not just a sequence of stunning shots, but a well-crafted tale. Anatoliy’s experience as a director and cinematographer lends a skillful approach to filmmaking, prioritizing authenticity and professional-grade shots.
Our Photo approach
Our photos are not only beautiful but reflect genuine emotions.
During important family moments, getting ready, first look, and other intimate times, we strive to be as invisible as possible, using long lenses and allowing you both to enjoy the day without feeling like you’re constantly being watched by a camera. Of course, we’ll still make sure you’re in good lighting and give you direction as needed, to make sure the final photos come out great!
During the romantic sessions, we bring in a more editorial approach, directing you as much as you need or want. Every couple has different comfort levels in front of a camera, and we’ll make sure you feel comfortable!
While posing is a natural part of wedding photography, our focus is on capturing the real moments that reflect your personality and how you would naturally interact with each other, even when we’re taking photos with just the two of you during golden hour.
Overall . . .
Every wedding is not just a job for us.
We love feeling like we are capturing the marriage of two of our dear friends!
After you reach out to us, we’ll have a consultation call to make sure that we’re the right fit, and if we move forward to set the date, we’ll then send you a detailed questionnaire to fill out a month before the wedding. We also schedule a phone/zoom call to talk through who you are as a couple and go through every detail of the wedding timeline to make sure we’re prepared and on the same page.
We’re excited to chat with you.
Don't hesitate to ask us any questions via email info@anatoliykweddings.com or the contact form below.
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KIND WORDS
“…Anatoliy, Susie, and their team are extremely personable, fun to work with, creative AND professional. Logan and I genuinely vibed with them right after our first zoom meeting! Personally I feel like they had it tough with all our different venue locations, but they were always early to scope out the locations, check in on Logan and I, and most importantly make sure all the details that were important to us were incorporated in their footage-making our experiences so beautiful and memorable!…”
Megna & Logan
“...Book them! Let this be your sign that you need them for your big day. Booking them to shoot our wedding was wholeheartedly the best decision we made. Anatoliy and Susie are such a phenomenal team. We truly appreciated the effort they invested in getting to know us personally; it transformed our experience, making our wedding day feel even more special and intimate. Their dedication to building a genuine connection with us meant that by the time our big day arrived, it felt as though we were being photographed by friends rather than just photographers.”
Hina & Jacob
“...I stumbled upon Anatoliy's Instagram when I was searching for wedding photography and videography vendors, and I'm so grateful that I did! I first fell in love with the photos but after meeting with Anatoliy and Susie, I felt confident that they were who I wanted to work with. They are the nicest people and just such a joy to be around! My husband and I were very uncomfortable and nervous standing in front of a camera but their calm presence helped put us at ease. They made suggestions on how to pose and they have a real creative eye for the settings that would make for great photos…”
Jenny & Brian
“...Anatoliy and Susie are hands down the best in the biz!! As a professional photographer myself, I can truly say this without a doubt. From their professionalism, genuine enthusiasm and care, to connecting on a personal level right away - Anatoliy and Susie put our minds at ease. I love being behind a camera, and get super nervous in front of one, so this was very important. My husband and I felt so comfortable and had so much fun throughout every video call and shoot that encapsulated our wedding photography experience.…”
Rebecca & Isaac
“...I cannot say enough amazing things about anatoliy or his talent! I can honestly say hiring anatoliy was our favorite investment of our whole wedding. He was so patient and so professional and motivated to get it perfect.
He is truly a gifted storyteller. He captured every poignant moment that I loved, while telling the story of our love, and tailored it to be more than we could have asked for. You can feel that he loves making these films, just by watching them. His attention to detail is impeccable...”
Erika & Marty
“…Anatoily and his team were even better than we could've ever imagined!! The creativity, talent and passion are so evident from the moment you meet him, and you can feel just how much he loves what he does. We just got our wedding video a few days ago, and my husband and I already rewatched it countless times! And our friends and family could not stop raving about the production quality and the emotion captured within it. He caught all of the best moments that we didn't get to see. Not to mention, his turnaround is also SUPER fast...”
Heidi & Richard