Another photographer who I trust recommended Olesya. I was immediately drawn to Olesya's work! The images she captures are stunning and not your normal photos you see. There is a beautiful and unique cinematic style to her work that is so appealing. Upon contacting her, she was very responsive and answered all my questions. Leading up to the day, she took the time to gather information about myself and my children. And on the day of, she was sooooo patient and calm. My 5 yr old decided to run into the ocean fully drenching his clothes and I was so certain it had ruined things. Surprise surprise...not even the slightest! I absolutely love every single one of our images! I honestly cannot pick favorites and still am trying to figure out which ones I want printed to frame and hang. I will for sure be booking future work with Olesya! read more

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I came across Olesya's photos on IG and instantly fell in love. You can just tell she's insanely talented from her work. I reached out and she was so sweet and responsive, which honestly meant a lot because I had also looked into other well-known SoCal photographers who didn't even bother to reply. I was still early in my pregnancy but figured it was the perfect chance to do a maternity shoot, and I'm so glad I chose her. I had a lot of ideas and a specific vision for the shoot, and she was so encouraging and open to all of it. She also gave great input on locations and outfits, so it really felt like we were collaborating. I felt completely confident she understood the assignment. The actual shoot day was amazing. My husband and I had so much fun--even though we were a little shy at first, Olesya instantly made us feel comfortable and hyped us up the whole time. She really went above and beyond to capture the best moments, and when we got our photos back... omg, they were the BEST pictures I've ever seen. I was honestly blown away. Hiring her was hands down the best decision. Every time I look at the photos, I can't help but smile. They're priceless and totally worth the investment. I would work with her again in a heartbeat! read more

This review is long overdue! Since our baby was born three years ago, we've been taking family photos yearly with Olesya, and every session has been an incredible experience. Her creativity and attention to detail truly set her apart, because she is able to capture emotions and moments in a natural way. We always look forward to creating our holiday cards with her photos. In addition, she is incredibly thoughtful in helping us prepare for the sessions and during. She helped plan our outfits ahead of time and even brought a closet of kids' clothes in case we wanted to go with something different on the day of. She's fantastic with kids and has toys and treats to bribe them to look in the right direction at the right time :) If you're looking for a photographer who can turn moments into art, look no further. Highly recommend! read more

Olyesa's photography is truly exceptional. From the moment I saw her pictures, I knew she was the photographer for me. Her pictures were all about story telling and I was interested in having my engagement photoshoot tell our love story. Her images instantly captivate our love story as storytelling. During my engagement shoot, she made us feel completely at ease natural and comfortable, resulting in stunning photos that perfectly captured the essence of me and my fiancé relationship. She also made the photography experience so much fun I really got to enjoy every moment of it all! Olyesa's fast response time and genuine interest in getting to know us only added to the wonderful experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Olyesa for anyone seeking amazing photography skills and a personalized touch. I can't wait shoot with her again in the future! read more

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If you're looking for a family photographer with a keen artistic eye, Olesya is it. I was looking for a photographer who doesn't do the normal family portraits, but who takes photos you wouldn't expect, playing with lighting, angles, background while also capturing us in a natural way and telling a story. I was so happy when I got the photos! And during the session, Olesya was so fabulous with our young daughter, who had an absolute blast. She was playing around, dancing to the music, and laughing the whole time, and Olesya was able to capture that joy. Highly recommend! read more

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I found Olesya on instagram and fell in love with her intimate and ethereal style. I came to Olesya with a specific vision and story in mind and she expanded beyond what I thought was possible. The photos are stunning - she captured everything I wanted and more! Olesya intuitively connected with my energy and vision on the day of the photoshoot and made me feel very comfortable and at ease. Olesya is a true artist and I love how she captured my multifaceted nature through her beautiful artistry and story telling. Collaborating with Olesya was super fun, creative, and professional. I would love to work with her again! read more

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Olesya is AMAZING! Her photography is absolutely breathtaking. The way she incorporates natural light and surroundings while simultaneously catching the love & all the warm emotions of the persons she photographing - stunning! I had been following her Instagram account for some time and knew I'd want family photos to be taken by her someday... so I reached out to her within days of finding out I was pregnant to inquire about newborn photography. She is incredibly detailed. We first talked over the phone to discuss exactly what about her photography I love, which I appreciated: not only to determine if she would be a good fit to photograph our little family but also to incorporate those things I love into the session. She provided multiple recommendations - from locations (both outdoors and studios), timing, color scheme, outfits. Speaking of outfits, she has a client closet from which my daughter and I borrowed some for our session. I was especially grateful for this because, quite frankly, I need help in the style department. Then, the week before, she sent out a form for us to fill detailing any specific things we'd want captured, anything we're self-conscious about, and even what music we'd want played. Our little love arrived two weeks earlier than expected, meaning she'd be nearly one month old at our originally scheduled date. I reached out to Olesya and she was able to speak to the studio and switch things around. We had our newborn session at Sparks Studio when baby was two weeks old. There were a few shots where we looked into the camera but mostly she wanted to capture us genuinely enjoying our new bundle of joy. Olesya made sure we were comfortable the whole time, from allowing time for us to feed the baby (she even captured shots of that too) to the temperature of the room. Within the promised timeframe, we received a link to our slideshow and were able to choose which collection to purchase. I was crying at how gorgeous they were! Of course, we couldn't narrow it down and purchased the collection with all the photos + the slideshow. Included in the package is credit for prints, which includes canvases and metals too! I will definitely be booking more photography sessions with her for years to come! TL;DR Olesya is a talented artist, who is skilled at capturing love & genuine emotion in her photographs. She takes the time to address every detail leading up to the session, such as location and attire (which includes color scheme, texture, etc). About the photos: Olesya took many photos of our baby's face, including solo photos. We're not quite ready to share our little one's face on the internet yet, so the photo's I've uploaded don't fully showcase the depth of Olesya's talent. read more

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I came across Olesya's work on Instagram and instantly knew I wanted her to shoot my family photos. From the very start she was super responsive and leading up to the shoot sent over some great suggestions for wardrobe and beautiful locations to choose from. Come the day of the photo shoot, the weather was awful but Oleysa was able to capture the most beautiful photos and worked her magic. We all braved it out that day! When she reached to let me know the photos were ready, I saw them and my eyes filled up with tears. They were so beautiful and more than I expected. Thank you Oleysa for capturing these beautiful moments of Ava and I! read more

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Under the skilled lens of Olesya, our family photographer for the past four years, our photo sessions have been nothing short of extraordinary! Olesya's ability to guide us through outfit choices (she has brought dresses for me to try on and she is always willing to communicate via text or email to coordinate), navigate chaos with patience (4 kids in tow), and capture enchanting moments is truly commendable. As an artist, Olesya has consistently delivered magical photos that encapsulate the essence of our family. Her dedication and talent make her an invaluable part of our cherished memories. We will be working with Olesya for years to come as I truly don't think anyone can capture our family as perfectly as she does ! Thank you, Olesya!! read more

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This is our third year with Olesya and can I just say, her magic is still as amazing as day 1. Planning: I wanted something architectural, she sent me a few spots to pick from and her vision of what each would result in. She scouted the location then helped me plan outfits. This included me trying on her client closet, then sending soooo many texts about what the kids would wear! My girls love her. They keep asking to go back to picture day. The photos are worth every single penny and more. There is no words for the memories that she gives my family and I am so so grateful for these beautiful shots. read more

Olesya did an incredible job taking my Fiancé's and I engagement pictures. She helped us pick the outfits and the location, was so responsive and amazing in communication. We had so much fun the day of the photo shoot, it was so easy going and natural. And lastly, the results were just stunning! She managed to capture the sweetest moments in the best light. Highly recommend going with Olesya to capture important moments of your lives. read more

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Olesya Photography is the best family photographer! She is so talented beyond words!!!!! Her creativity is off the charts!!!!! Her ability to compose images in very unique creative ways while engaging families in a fun loving good vibe good times way is phenomenal. She has a beautiful spirit. I highly highly recommend her.....She goes above and beyond throughout the entire process. She has impeccable style and taste. Her photographic artistic eye is truly amazing. She is the real deal a true talented awesome artist!!! Olesya is very smart, has worked hard, completed college at Stanford University, and is extremely talented on a thousand different levels. She has excellent lighting skills and her editing is absolute complete perfection.....Olesya is the best photographer!!!!!!! Hire her and you will be delighted...xoxo read more

Olesya is simply amazing! This was our first professional family photo shoot and she made the experience fun, easy and memorable for me and my husband. Olesya is super easy to work with, she's extremely organized and took the time to get to know us so that she could capture our story. Our story is one of trials and triumphs. Our baby girl was born prematurely at 25 weeks gestation. She was in the NICU for 139 days. I missed out on the beautiful maternity photo shoots and didn't have the opportunity to get the perfect newborn photos taken. My baby was only 1 Lb 8 oz at birth with tubes and wires all over her. My baby had only been home from the hospital for a month in a half when I decided to reach out to Olesya for a family photo shoot. Olesya responded to my email almost immediately. She was booked but expressed the importance of capturing my baby at this precious age. She said she could connect me to a wonderful photographer who may have something available sooner. That's how I knew Olesya not only had a heart for photography but just had a pure heart. Not too many people that I know would offer clients to someone else. Luckily, Olesya contacted me the next day saying someone cancelled and that she could shoot us in the next two days if I was comfortable with that short of a timeline. I couldn't pass on the opportunity because I loved her work so much. She invited me to try on some dresses that same night in her Clients Closet and even let me bring home some outfits for my baby to try on. Olesya suggested three locations for the shoot. She went to the location we picked out the day before our photo shoot to check the weather forecast. She even sent us pictures so that we would know what to expect, which was heavy clouds and low tides. She even took pictures of the beautiful flowers that were in bloom. The morning of the photo shoot, my husband and I were a little nervous at first but Olesya made the whole experience comfortable and fun! She gave minimal direction and we just got to be ourselves while she captured the most beautiful and intimate moments. Oh, and when she captured a great moment, you knew it because she would get excited and let you know how beautiful the shot was, which got us excited too! The hour in a half flew by because we were having so much fun, enjoying our baby and each other, at times we forgot about the camera. If I could give Olesya 500 stars, I would. The photos alone speak for themselves, it's something out of a storybook. Even more, when you're working with someone who makes you feel comfortable, who actually listens to what you want and brings it to life, and someone who's professional yet personable, that's what makes Olesya the greatest photographer! I look forward to more photo shoots with her in the future! Thanks Olesya for making our first family photo shoot so special! read more

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Olesya is by far the best family photographer and I'm so glad that I've found her. Who knew that we didn't need great weather to get perfect photos at the beach!? It was actually sprinkling (despite the forecast saying partly sunny) when we started our photo session. But Olesya pushed through as the sun trying to peek out of the clouds, and she took some amazing pictures of our family. She also kept my almost 3 years old toddler's interest and participation throughout the entire session. He even said "that was so much fun!" at the end. And we all truly had a lot of fun playing on the beach. Olesya also helped me a lot with styling the entire family and made sure that we looked great together. I will definitely be booking Olesya again! read more

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I have been in aw of Olesya for years! Her work is pure magic so being photographed by her was a literal dream come true! I love how organized and detailed she is. She knows exactly what colors photograph best and with what location. Our shoot was FUN! That is saying a lot because we have three little girls, one of which is a baby! My girls loved her, my husband loved her, what more could you ask for in a photographer. The photos are INSANE. Like I don't have words for how incredible these photos are. They look like paintings. I will cherish these forever!!!! Thank you so much Olesya! You are the BEST!!! read more

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My family just had our third annual session with Olesya. I didn't think I could love her any more than I did after our first session, but she manages to surprise me and make me even more obsessed year after year. She is pure magic! She is so calm and puts me, my husband, and 4 young kids at ease every time. She takes the chaos and turns it into beautiful memories. This year we asked Olesya to travel to our vacation location for a change of scenery and I'm so happy we have these gorgeous images from this special spot. I will never be able to thank her enough for capturing these precious moments in time. read more

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Olesya is the best! She's a super talented photographer who is nice, friendly, very responsive, and all around easy to work with. From when I first contacted her, all the way through when she sent our finished photos, she was professional and courteous, as well as warm and knowledgeable. She sent a questionnaire to get details about each person's personality, as well as a list of the types of photos we wanted. She definitely studied the answers too, as she took all the types of shots I requested. She was also so helpful with wardrobe. She sent me suggestions for dresses I could buy and also let me try on some dresses from her client wardrobe. Once I figured out what I was wearing, she also helped me figure out my son and husband's clothing so that our outfits would make for the most interesting and beautiful photos. On the day of the shoot, she spent so much time with us and was really good with my son, who is notoriously finicky when getting his picture taken. I think we ended up spending 2+ hours with her. Finally, she turned around the photos sooo quickly and they were absolutely gorgeous. Our shoot was Dec 7, because I hadn't planned ahead enough and that was the earliest weekend date she had open. This was cutting it pretty close considering I wanted to use a photo or two for our holiday cards. I'd asked her if she could share one or two photos quickly so I could use them for holiday cards, which she graciously agreed to do. She ended up finishing our entire gallery, which had 100 or so photos within 5 days! My jaw dropped when I saw the photos. She made us look like the stars of our own magazine lifestyle shoot. I was hoping for just a few good shots and she got us 100. The pictures were all so gorgeous that I had a hard time picking one for our holiday cards. Everyone who I showed the photos to were amazed by what she did with the scenery and my toddler, who's typically makes for a tough audience. Long story short, hire Olesya for any photography needs you have. You won't regret it! read more

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I wasn't even looking for a photographer when I found Olesya's IG through other moms in a local Facebook group and fell in love with her style of photography and beautiful storytelling. I knew I had to have her capture my family, and I'm so glad I did! She was so professional from day 1 all the way through receiving the photos--attention to detail was immaculate, including wardrobe, optimizing lighting, location-scouting, and communication. She made us (normally camera-awkward) incredibly comfortable during our session--even our young kids cooperated effortlessly. I'm obsessed with our photos and the emotions and story they evoke. Would absolutely recommend Olesya for people who want to be captured in the most artistic, fluid, and emotive ways! read more

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Olesya is super talented! And make everything easy during photoshoot. She helped us pick up our outfit, prepared us and everything to our photoshoot. She is so nice and its so easy to communicate with her. We love her! She is the best! And we definitely will do our next photoshoot with her. Our photos are so touching and warm, and beautiful.I don't know how she does it, but all the photos are so real and convey exactly what we felt on our photoshoot/walk. Olesya, thank you so much!! read more

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We were over the top thrilled with our experience with Olesya. She is clearly very talented, and she is extremely organized and helpful. On the big picture day I was ever thankful for her patience and peaceful presence while she captured our young family of 4. She is a kind hearted person who genuinely had our 2 year old smiling and giggling, and our 3 month old at ease. She went with the flow while giving the perfect amount of direction - and was also very quick to try something new if any 'little members' weren't pleased. She's a mom herself and it shows with her understanding of capturing the family. In the weeks leading up to our family photography session she made herself available for assistance on our family outfits and accessories - as well as suggested shot locations. I was extra confident we were going to receive the images we were hoping for as Olesya spurred communication surrounding what "feel/emotion" we wanted to share in the shots as well as other information - including if we wanted pictures of us as just husband and wife, what our kiddos liked (ie. Rainbows) or disliked, etc. Again, we are super happy with our photos and with our experience in working with her - we're already recommending her to all of our friends! - Truly we will cherish the special pictures and the happy memories from the day! PS - She will travel out to you... we had her meet us in Joshua Tree! read more

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I literally don't know how she did it! It's like Disney Magic because what she captured was absolute perfection and can only be expressed through creative imagination. I wanted so badly to capture the love, and beauty that is our son and she showed him in all his glory. Every picture. Literally every single picture was great. I'm so thankful for her work, and her creative eyes. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you thank you thank you for your passion and love and artistic ability! read more

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It is amazing how one person can capture how you feel in one moment in time so vividly. Olesya was able to capture the love and the magic of a very special time for my family. She does it all with such ease. Olesya is personable (made us so comfortable), a great communicator, and poised professional. She spent notable time helping with styling and was able to accommodate our two large dogs into several shots. She also had our gallery available right away! We are thankful for her, her beautiful story-telling work, and cannot wait to work with her again in the future. read more

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Olesya is absolutely the best. She has a unique style, her photos are natural and authentic. She picked a beautiful spot for our maternity photoshoot and she had a great selection of outfits we could try on before. Highly recommend! read more

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Our experience with Olesya was amazing! Not only is she talented, but also extremely helpful, professional and compassionate. She took time to help us with our outfits before our family photo shoot and was very detail oriented so we knew exactly what to expect. And the photos turned out BEAUTIFUL! Everything I could imagine and more. Don't hesitate and book her now! She fills up fast! read more

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Olesya is amazing. She is so easy to work with. Made my family and me feel very comfortable and at ease. She really captures such true and honest moments that we all want to cherish forever! Turn around time was less than quoted so we got our photos pretty quickly. The gallery is easy to look through. She's so prompt in communication and I would recommend her to literally anyone that asks for a photographer for any event. read more

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Olesya was the photographer for my daughter's 5th birthday party. We are beyond happy to have found her...She captured such beautiful moments that we can keep forever. As a hobbyist photographer myself I was very impressed with her artistic and technical skills. On top of being a great photographer she was so easy to work with...very timely, kind with a great personality. We will definitely keep using her services and highly recommend her! read more

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Our experience with Olesya was wonderful. She is so kind, personable and makes you and your children feel at ease in front of the camera. We LOVE our photos so much and are so thankful Olesya could capture this time in our lives so perfectly. She is beyond talented and we feel lucky to have found her. 5 stars all the way! read more

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I've had the great fortune of having Olesya photograph my family twice over the past two years. I was drawn in by her incredible artistry and ability to craft a story with her photos, but completely won over by her warm and genuine personality and utter dedication to her craft. Olesya is a singular talent whose technical skills match her artistry to create images that are simultaneously so honest and works of art. If you are looking for a photographer who is able to capture you and your loved ones honestly AND make it look like a work of art, Olesya is your person. I couldn't recommend her more highly read more

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AMAZING photographer! I have been doing family photos since my boys were infants and have worked with many photographers from different states over the years! My boys are now 7 and 9....Olesya is one of the BEST! From the initial contact to the very end, Olesya was responsive and extremely helpful. She assisted with coordinating the outfits for everyone (even the puppy) and selecting a location based on what I was looking for. She even accommodated us and gave alternate dates for rescheduling the shoot when the weather was cloudy and rainy. During the shoot, Olesya got the boys comfortable by playing some of their favorite songs. ;) My boys are getting to the age where they don't want to be photographed. Initially, I chose to work with Olesya purely based on her beautiful portfolio online and now I could not be happier with the priceless memories she's given us. All of my photos are gorgeous and we are so thrilled. I was hoping for just a few good shots but I ended up getting almost 100 pics pretty quickly! So worth the investment! We will definitely look into using her again if the boys are still willing to do family photos. I highly recommend Olesya for any shoot if you are looking for a photographer that is professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and easy going with an artistic eye! You will regret not hiring her! I also LOVE supporting a fellow mommy! read more

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Olesya is great at her craft and has now taken our past two sets of family photos. We will 100% be back for #3. Highly recommend

Olesya exceeded all of our expectations! From scouting the location, styling my family, and the photo shoot itself, working with Olesya was an absolute dream. Her attention to detail and artistry were truly captured in all of our beautiful photos. Not only are her images stunning, but her editing and color work are out of this world. The worst part of the process is having to choose which photos to print. We loved working with her so much that we can't wait to work with her again in the Fall! I'd highly recommend working with Olesya! read more

Olesya is a fantastic photographer with an incredible eye for detail. I have an interracial family and was looking for a photographer that is an expert with lighting, to capture varying skin tones with precision. Olesya fit that bill where many others fell short. When people saw our family photos shot by her, they FREAKED OUT and get got a *ton* of compliments! I recommend Olesya emphatically to anyone looking for incredible photos for their infant or family (we used her for an infant/family lifestyle shoot). You simply will not find a better photographer! read more

We had a family shoot with Olesya and had the best experience. She is a true professional & helped coordinate our outfits and asked what shots I wanted & made sure those happened (which I fully appreciated). She made the shoot fun for my toddlers & they felt like she was their friend! She captured my favorite smiles from my 3 little boys that I will cherish forever. Her photos are timeless with beautiful coloring, composition & lighting. I can't say enough good things about our experience and the photos we received! All my friends keep asking who took our photos because they are just as impressed as we are! read more

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After extensive research for a good family photographer, we found Olesya through Instagram. Obviously her feed and pictures looked great, and they speak for themselves; but I cannot convey enough how incredible she is all around! From the initial phone call, to setting a date and location, to helping us with our clothing/styling decisions, to the day-of, to receiving the final images in a timely fashion -- Wow, just Wowww!! Olesya is truly are a master at her craft! The "effortless," almost inconspicuous way she was able to capture moments. AMAZING. The fact that she was able to captivate and charm our 4 y/o daughter right off the bat and for the entire session--SPEECHLESS. We look forward to working with her again in the near future! Highly HIGHLY recommend!! read more

If you are looking for a professional photographer with amazing style look no further. Olesya went above and beyond to guide us through the entire process. The process did not start at the photoshoot, but the moment I reached out to Olesya. She helped us to pick the location. She is very knowledgeable about the locations and the nuances about each location. She guided our styles. At the day of the shoot we had so much fun. We really enjoyed our family and played and laughed and made one of the best memories. The result is a masterpiece. The shots are so gorgeous it is really difficult to choose few for print outs. Thank you so much for delivering amazing masterpiece and being such a great human being!!!!! read more

We did a family portrait session with Olesya and had a great time! She was flexible and encouraged us to reschedule a few times with the June gloom to ensure we got the most magical photos possible. Our one year old was skeptical and grumpy but she made us feel comfortable so we still got some great shots. We had a great time and will treasure these family photos! read more

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If you are looking for a photographer who is both great working with families and has an amazing aesthetic look no further. Olesya is AMAZING and although her work speaks for itself, I wanted to provide a review for anyone wanted to validate their decision before booking. I can't say enough wonderful things about her. She was very professional with great communication leading up to our shoot and then afterwards too. She helped us with the "look" as we went back and forth on outfits and combinations, truly helpful and appreciated! I have 3 very active boys including 1 little toddler - ours was a sunset shoot so it was almost past my toddler's bedtime. Even with a slightly fussy baby she was able to get such amazing photos of our family. During the shoot I was sure we weren't going to get any good shots - how could we? My older boys were running around, my little one was getting fussy and needed snacks or was busy chasing seagulls, the 5 of us were scattered around the beach. My husband does NOT like to take photos so to get him smiling, no way right? To get all 5 of us in 1 shot, impossible right? Well Oleysa not only got all 5 of us but we all looked great and pictures were all beautifully styled/framed. We also wanted pictures to really show "us" as a family, and I couldn't believe how well she captured the spirit of our family members and how we interacted that day. I can't wait to blow up some of these pictures and hang them in our house. Also to note she had some toys for our kids which she gave at the end of the session - how thoughtful! Olesya has a gift for storytelling through photographs and I love her color/style/aesthetic. When she sent me a video collage I literally had tears streaming down my face. We've hired plenty of professional photographers in the past but this one hit different. I hope this review helps other people with their photographer options. I would book Olesya again in a heartbeat, highly recommend! read more

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We are so happy we found Olesya! She is extremely talented and the photos are beautiful! We will treasure them forever! She was so generous and scouted two hiking locations for us before the shoot. She is so patient, flexible and creative. She was kind enough to let us download all photos for the shoot. We will continue to go to her and recommend her to anyone! read more

Olesya has photographed our family twice. We've always had a great experience working with her. She's very attentive with styling help and is an excellent photographer. The photos have come out amazing (!!) every time even though our kids are so squirmy! read more

Olesya did our family photo for our 10 years anniversary and we couldn't be happier with the photo and also the experience. She provided a lot of great opinions in picking our locations and outfit, and was flexible when the weather was not perfect. The photo came out so pretty and I got so much compliments from my friends and asked for her name. Highly recommended!! read more