Alona is incredible! She is super sweet, friendly, easy to work with and can really rally a crowd for group photos when needed! We loved working with Alona for our wedding as she really was a calming presence with an amazing eye for photography. On our wedding day we unfortunately started the day 30 minutes late due to family member delays but Alona still managed to get all the photos we were looking for, without sacrificing anything or any detail! Alona also did our engagement session for us which was incredibly helpful as we are two people who can be pretty awkward behind a camera. Alona really helped us be more natural with our photos and gave us some tips and tricks along the way. I loved the way our engagement photos turned out and love our wedding photos even more!! I really can't stop sharing them with family and friends, and smile every time I go through them. Alona sent us TONS of incredible photos that it really make it tough when choosing which to print for our home and for our wedding album, but that is a great problem to have. I would highly recommend Alona to anyone looking for an amazing, down to earth photographer, who is very easy to work with both before, during and after your special day. I especially love the color in her photos as they look so natural, and truly appreciate her ability to capture some candid ones during our wedding too. Thank you so much, Alona! Hope to hire you again one day for some family photos :) read more

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Alona is amazing! This was our second year booking a mini session with her. Our daughter (3.5) is very active and not too cooperative with pictures, but somehow Alona is able to capture many photos where she looks great! We also love how she captures the soft light and makes the environment look so rustic and beautiful. Alona was very quick to get our photos back to us two weeks after we shot them. The photos were very easy to access and download online. Overall, Alona is so talented, personable, and professional. We highly recommend her! read more

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I looked at so many different wedding photographers before coming across Alona's work. As soon as I saw her work I knew she was it. She is an amazingly talented artist. She not only has an impeccable eye for beautifully framed and creative shots, but also is masterful in post production editing. We had the privilege of her photographing both our engagement and wedding. Our photos are truly gorgeous. It is hard deciding which ones to frame in our home, they're all so good. She is also such a sweet and easy going person. We really enjoyed spending a few hours with her for the engagement shoot. It was at Malibu Creek State Park and she made it relaxed and fun. At our wedding, she went above and beyond typical photographer duties, i.e. helping button my dress because my mother and MIL didn't know how to, pinning the boutonniere on my husband, and asking the country club to take us to a more private and beautiful lake to take photos. (Which resulted in some of the most beautiful photos and video footage for our videographer). I am eternally grateful that we had Alona as our photographer. When we expand our family, we will without a doubt hire her to photograph our baby(ies). Thank you again Alona!!! XO - Suzette + Brian read more

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I've done a couple of photo shoots before, but the one done with Anokiart Photography absolutely topped all of my prior experiences. I wanted to do some fun pictures, as well as a professional head shot for my company's web-page. Half of Alona's excellence is her knowledge and skill, and the other half is her amazing personality. She can make anyone comfortable on set, making you excited to try something new and fund, which results in creative and beautiful pictures. She gave me the option of in-studio or outside (I ended up asking for both - yey for the balconies :)). She had some great recommendations for the outfits for me to wear during the photo shoot, and even let me borrow her hat for some of the pictures. If you need new photos for any occasion - Alona is your girl, just let her work her magic on you! read more

We love our newborn photos by Alona! Alona was easy to communicate with for purposes of sorting out logistics and planning. Her studio is bright and cheery which makes for a great set/backdrop for newborn shots. Our little one is a little fussy but Alona was able to keep him calm and get great shots of him. (She's a bit of a baby whisperer.) We could not be happier with Alona and our little one's newborn shots! read more

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Alona deserves 5,000 stars really. She is a very talented photographer, who made us feel so comfortable and made it easy for both my husband and I on our pregnancy shoot. She was flexible with dates and times, friendly and kind and produced a professional collection of photos of us. We wanted to include our dog and she was ok with that too, I have changed my dress 4 times and she made it work all under 2 hours without compromising on quality. If you are on the fence with hiring a photographer I can only ask you to look at the photos she takes - they really are a work of art. Thank you Alona! We will keep coming back for every joyous occasion read more

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I needed some professional modeling & actor photos for my portfolio. One of my friends recommended Anokiart Photography and I am so happy with my photoshoot! Alona was professional, friendly, she knew how to get the best angles. She made me feel extremely comfortable, relaxed & quickly established trust. The entire experience was just amazing! I have had many photoshoots in my life - but working with Anokiart Photography was so much fun!!! We also had a follow up meeting to rank the photos and help me choose the best ones. Highly recommend Anokiart Photography for modeling & actor headshots. read more

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Alona was amazing to work with! Our photos came out super natural and not awkward (which was my main concern) She took the time to get to know us and pose us and I could not be any more happier with how all the pictures came out. She went above and beyond. If you're looking for a great photographer.... your search ends here! Book her you wont regret it! read more

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This review for Alona is long overdue! I was looking for an LA based photographer for my college graduation photoshoot and LOVED Alona's work. I contacted her and decided that her prices were reasonable, so we (my college roommate and I) decided to book a session with her on campus. Alona is so easy to work with and made us feel very comfortable, which hasn't always been the case with previous photographers. She's personable, down to earth, funny, and easygoing! It's evident that she's a natural at what she does - she gave us suggestions for poses, knew the spots for good lighting, and was overall such a professional at helping the photoshoot run smoothly. The photos turned out beautifully! She has amazing editing skills and a skilled eye for photography that work effortlessly together to make your photos look natural, joyful, and timeless. Thank you Alona for capturing some of the greatest memories in this important chapter of my life! read more

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Alona is SO talented and such a pleasure to work with! We booked our maternity photos with her at El Matador beach and my husband and I are just blown away by the pictures! We both are not very comfortable posing and having our pictures taken but the pictures don't show that at all! There isn't a single bad picture in the entire batch. The beach was extremely crowded that day and kind of hard to manipulate around all the people, but Alona was so patient and professional, making sure there wasn't anyone in the background of the pictures. We got our pictures back in two weeks as promised. We are really looking forward to our newborn session with her once our baby is here! Not a single regret going with Anokiart Photography, we couldn't recommend her enough! read more

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We needed to have our car professionally photographed for TURO (it's a car-sharing website), and it turned out there were very few photographers out there who were capable of doing that right. Before we heard about Alona, we had our other car shot by a photographer who claimed he specialized in car photography, and oh my, that was such a disappointment. Don't even want to go into that... Then a friend recommended us Alona. Normally, she specializes in weddings and maternal photography, but the pictures we saw were of such a high quality, that we decided to give it a try. The pictures turned out AMAZING! I'm attaching a few, those are real masterpieces! The colors, the light, the angles... She has such an eye! So the bottom line is - even if you're looking for something different, like we did, GO TO ALONA, she's a true artist and a professional in what she does. read more

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Picking a photographer for such a special moment is a big task but I can't speak more highly of Alona! She was so accommodating with going back and forth on the right date to shoot and was just as helpful when we met to shoot in person. My boyfriend and I haven't taken photos like this before so I didn't know how it would go but she was so sweet and gave us great direction so the photos turned out amazing! So in love with her work. Thank you!! read more

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I honestly cannot say enough great things about Alona. I found Alona through a bridal convention out in Westlake I fell in love with her pictures and decided to try my luck at her engagement shoot giveaway contest lucky enough I won it Alona did our engagement shoot and made us feel super comfortable my fiancé at the time was not really into the idea of getting pictures done he's a bit shy but he warmed up to it because Alona was just so personable we were extremely happy with how they turned out months go down the line and we knew right away we wanted to hire her for our big day and I'm so happy we did she is so professional and the quality of her work definitely shows I feel that you can see the emotion in our wedding pictures and that meant the world to us thank you Alona for giving us our dream wedding pictures read more

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I have been lucky enough to have met Alona prior to getting married. I saw her work and immediately knew that one day I would hire her. She has shot my engagement, wedding, maternity, and newborn photos. I am beyond happy with the quality of work she provides on top of the professional, calm, supportive, and creative attitude she has during the sessions. I would recommend her time and time again. read more

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Alona is an amazing photographer who also happens to be warm, kind, and able to diffuse a potentially hectic situation (see: family photo shoot with a brand-new baby and a very opinionated 3-year-old) with her calm demeanor and professionalism. Despite my family being a hot mess, Alona was able to capture breathtaking photos of this special time in our lives. You would never know what was happening behind the scenes by how the photos turned out. Especially considering my newborn had a horrible rash when we took pictures -- I asked her to photoshop out the worst of it, and it was so well done that her skin is flawless in every photo. Her studio is bright, light, and modern, and conveniently located in Santa Monica. Her collection of newborn photo props are modern, adorable, and make for beautiful pictures. I've hired a number of photographers in Los Angeles, and I've found the one I'll use from here on out with Alona. I'd give her more stars if I could and HIGHLY recommend her to capture any important occasions for you and your loved ones! read more

I've only known Alona for about 2 years, but she has been my go to person for all my photo needs. She took our maternity photo, new born photo, 6 month baby photo. If I knew her earlier, I would have asked her to do my wedding as well. She's super friendly and makes you feel comfortable when taking photos. I love working with her and can't wait to see her again when she comes to capture our baby's 1 year birthday party. read more

I LOVE Alona and her style of photography. I can't say enough good things about her. Besides the fact that she is awesome, she is very professional and knows exactly what the best spots are for photos in Santa Monica. She also knows a great deal about using the best lighting which is natural outdoor light and these photos really require no editing. She is super nice and patient and will capture moments as well as what you're looking for as a client. I also highly recommend her makeup artist if you don't have a favorite of your own. They work great together as a team and the makeup studio is right there in Santa Monica making it easy to go back and forth to change clothes. If you're looking for great lifestyle shots, look no further! Alona's your girl. She will go the extra mile for you. :) read more

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My husband and I spent a few months looking for the right photographer for our maternity pictures. After some recommendations from some friends and reading all her great reviews we are so happy that we found Alona. Alona is amazing and has a true gift for photography. She is a natural in what she does and great at catching the right moments for the best picture. We have took professional pictures in the past which were uncomfortable but Alona has a certain personality which makes the environment feel very joyful and makes it comfortable to be around. I also used Alona for my newborn pictures and she never fails to surprise me with her incredible work. We had a problem with the weather on the day of the shoot so we asked if it was possible to reschedule the shoot for another day and she did not have a problem with our request. On the day of the shoot she brought with her plenty of props and outfits for out newborn. Taking newborn pictures can sometimes be a difficult process but Alona has great patience and has a warmth to her that made our newborn feel safe and calm around her. She was also willing to take pictures of our newborn with they're grandma and my two dogs next to her. Alona also was very easy when it comes to our request with certain poses and what what kind of picture we were looking for. Not only does she capture the right picture but she captures it better than we envision. I can honestly say that I will recommend Alona to anyone who is looking for a professional photographer who is passionate about her line of work and who is willing to go above and beyond so you can leave your photo shoot happy and satisfied. I am looking forward to using Alona for all of my children pictures as they grow up. Thank you so much Alona read more

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Alona is the best! We booked the maternity and newborn package with her, and so glad that we did! She was very accommodating to my location choice for the maternity photos. We felt so comfortable with her during the photo shoot and she made my 2 yr old daughter laugh and smile - even while Alona was wearing a mask taking the photos. The pictures were amazing with the background and lighting! We then took newborn photos with Alona at her studio about 3 wks later since my little guy decided to make an early appearance. We had another great experience with Alona, and she was again super accommodating to our family. I really appreciated that she gave us direction on how to pose and what to do (since we had no idea - we were just sleep deprived), and she knew how to handle my newborn with much care. Our newborn photos again turned out amazing! I can't recommend Alona enough!!! read more

Amazing! Not a big fan of getting my photo taken but needed some professional profile photos for work. Alona made the process so simple and created a comfortable environment that eliminated any self-consciousness that usually shows up whenever a camera is pointed at me. The pictures turned out better than I could have hoped and I've recommended her to numerous friends and co-workers. She's the absolutely best! Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you so much, Alona! read more

I loved working with Alona for my maternity shoot. She was very professional and ensured that I felt comfortable. The photos came out great despite an overcast! I am glad I choose Alona because I prefer a more natural element/ vibe in my photos. read more

I was referred to Anokiart Photography through a customer and I want to say that after the first meeting my fiancé at the time and I absolutely felt in love with her style. She was so understanding. Planning a wedding is so hard and she made it all about us. My husband and I were able to have so much fun at the wedding because we knew that Alana was capturing everything that was magical about our wedding. I was absolutely amazed by the pictures and am so happy she was able to work with us read more

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Alona is one of smartest, fastest and most talented photographers ive ever seen! She did 100% more than our agreement and made our pictures look so amazing. She is very friendly and makes you feel comfortable and have your style. She is the best and Im so happy I worked with her! Thank you Alona!:) read more

Alona just did my professional photoshoot. I needed portraits for my business profiles at work as well as for professional networks. I called several photographers from Los Angeles and Alona was by far the most profession and quick to respond to my calls. I was in a hurry and that meant a lot to me. A friend of mine recommended her as a talented professional, and I'm confident I made a right choice. She accommodated my needs, helped to relax and enjoy the process. My headshots were not only affordable, but came out wonderfully. Moreover, she delivered the product in record time ahead of deadline! Thank you for a great enjoyable experience and a quick deliverable! I highly recommend Alona!!! read more

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I took a chance on finding a photographer for family photos via Yelp, and I hit the jackpot with Alona!! She's a great photographer with a wonderful personality and an eye for detail. I plan on using Alona for every family photoshoot going forward and you should too! She's has reasonable prices, takes beautiful photos and has a quick turn around time for editing/delivery. read more

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Alona is phenomenal! Her work is absolutely incredible. The day of our maternity shoot at the beach it was very windy, there was an unexpected concert, so the beach was packed and loud, and I was nervous but Alona made the experience amazing. She turned every negative into a positive and the pictures look like the most peaceful calm joyous occasion we could have hoped for. Alona's ability to capture the mood, light, frame the photo, and her editing abilities are outstanding! I heard of Anoki Art from a woman, who was raving about Alona's baby shots while I was at my favorite flower shop, Petals & Pop. Now I'm like that lady and can't stop telling whomever is looking for a great photographer that my photographer, Alona is the best!! read more

Alona took our newborn photos and you could tell that she was so experienced. She was so gentle while swaddling and soothing our son for the photos and knew exactly how to pose us for the perfect photos. Thank you Alona! read more

Where to start!? This was by far the best photography experience that I have had. Alona was truly amazing at capturing our precious moments of both my maternity shoot and then again for my sons newborn photos. She was professional, easy going, and made us feel very comfortable. I cannot say enough great things of how much I love our photos and how great they came out. Her photos are truly worth a thousand words and I would highly recommend her to anyone I know. We will defiantly be back for future photo shoots. read more

My husband and I were looking for a photographer for a maternity shoot, and we came across Alona's work. We decided to go for a maternity and newborn package, and I am so glad we did! Alona is professional and easy to work with, and she made us feel comfortable throughout both shoots. She provided great recommendations for locations and even has tasteful wardrobe choices available, should you need them. I had a few requests for shots I was hoping to get, and she was so accommodating and did everything she could to make them happen. As for the actual photos, she finished working on them pretty quickly, and we absolutely love how they turned out! They are beautifully shot and full of gorgeous light, and we're so happy to have these mementos of pregnancy and the newborn stage. I'd highly recommend working with Alona to help you capture your special moments! read more

Gotta love Alona! Found her on yelp last minute and her 5 star reviews are a testament of how great she is! Our maternity photos came out great considering how overcast it was that afternoon. Not only was she superrrr patient with us but her 9 years of experience really showed how masterful she is behind d lens! I couldn't be happier with my maternity photos especially since these are memories to cherish with my firstborn. Thank you Alona! read more

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We hired Alona for our April 7, 2017 wedding at Malibou Lake Mountain Club in Agoura Hills, CA. She is so fantastic! I don't have enough kind words to say. She was incredibly patient with a loud, rambunctious group of family members and friends. The pictures are just gorgeous and she was even down to jump in a random car with us post-ceremony and go take pictures along the side of the road, where we got the MOST AMAZING mountain view shots. LOVE HER! BOOK HER! read more

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We had a wonderful experience with Alona! Our two year old daughter isn't very interested in sitting still for photos and Alona was flexible and patient. Also, my daughter had taken a big spill the day before and Alona was able to edit out the scrap on her head. read more

Alona is beyond incredible!!! My husband and I initially hired her for our engagement photos. We were so amazed at how everything turned out that we didn't even think twice to hire her as our wedding photographer! She's fast but precise, creative, fun to with work, receptive to our goofy/ weird ideas, and most importantly she helped make our vision come alive. We have thousands of photos from our engagement & wedding and each one is so special (it was super tough to pick the ones I want to post on IG & Facebook) :) Oh also you get your photos back in less than a month, you don't need to wait like 10 years to relive your wedding. Thank you Alona!!! I can't wait to get pregnant just so that she can take my maternity photos haha! read more

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Alona was wonderful to work with and we love hr photography style! She took our 2019 family photos at Manhattan Beach and the photos came out gorgeous. There were a total of 8 of us and she was able to work with all of us well and capture many amazing shots. Beautiful, light, and airy. Our favorite photoshoot we've had as a family so far! Also, Alona communicates very well and responds quickly. We'd love to work with her again. read more

One of our friends recommended Alona to us for our holiday photos. I usually does the photos for our family and had been M.I.A. on the family photos for that reason. So, it's about time for us to get one with me in it. I have a 2.9 year old and 1 year old and I knew it will be something to get these kiddos in the photos. It was an 8 am photoshoot and Alona was ever so patient and professional with us. We did it in her studio in Santa Monica. The studio is clean with amazing natural lights and great (not over the top) holiday decorations. The photos came out great! I was having a tough time picking the photos for our holiday cards because I want so many from her shots. read more

Alyona is an AMAZING photographer. She did a photoshoot for my store and she did such an amazing job. The pictures came out so good. She definately knows what she's doing. You can view her pics on my Fan page under photos by Alyona. https://www.facebook.com/#!/ChecaChicBoutique?sk=messages_inbox&action=read&tid=id.281443751936453 read more

We had a difficult time choosing our wedding photos as there were so many AMAZING shots to choose from. We definitely made the right choice with Alona as our photographer and would highly recommend to anyone. You will appreciate her artistry, professionalism and ease to work with. She takes absolutely beautiful photos and her coloring is so warm for the occasion. read more

It was our first family photo session and it was a great experience with Alona. I had a two years old boy and a 5 months old baby. She made it easier than I thought, and the pictures came out so nice. We love them so much. Love love her work. I highly recommend her. I'm sure to work with her again for our next photo session. read more

We worked with Alona for our engagement and wedding shoot and it was the best decision we made. We could not be more thrilled with the photos; they look utterly breathtaking. Not to mention, Alona was such a pleasure to work with. She made us feel at ease right away. We are so lucky to have worked with her, thanks so much Alona !!! read more

We are so happy to have found Alyona. She did maternity and 1 year old photos for us and our twin girls and I love the experience and the photos. I wanted photos shot around our house and our neighborhood, so that when we look back on the photos, the backgrounds would be meaningful for us and part of the memory. To my amazement, Alyona turned our plain and messy living room and half-dead backyard into beautiful backdrops! She has a low key easy going personality, which is critical when working with one squirmy dog, two squirmy 1 year olds, two very tired parents, and bunch of distracted gramps. We never felt rushed for a moment, and when we felt like giving up, she gently encouraged us and helped us get the awesome shots we love. Last but not least, I so love that she includes all the digital photos in her packages. I recommend her to everyone and already look forward to next year's photo session! read more