VENYA
orange county-based FAMILY, WEDDING, AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
For me, photography has always been about capturing the raw emotion hidden within each scene. Whether it's the joy in a family portrait, the quiet drama of a landscape, or the dynamic energy of a commercial shoot, there's always a story waiting to be told. Even if a shot isn't technically perfect, it's that heart, that essence, which makes it truly memorable. And that, my friends, is what sets my work apart.
FAMILy photos
Families are the heart of our world, a truth I deeply understand. I come from a big Ukrainian family myself, and having a wife and kids has fueled my passion for capturing genuine love and joy in family photos. My sessions are fun, relaxed, and uninhibited, creating timeless moments you'll cherish. I believe my approach can help you achieve this, and I'd love for us to work together.
kids
For as long as I remember, I've always been able to get along with kids, whether they were my nieces and nephews or now my own children. I have an innate ability to relate to them, perhaps because I've never truly stopped being a kid at heart. Sure, kids can be a handful, but that's part of the charm! We adults often forget what it was like to be on their side. To me, that's unthinkable. Maybe it's a blessing, or maybe it's a curse, but the results speak for themselves. I guarantee you photos that will capture a range of emotions – a smile, a tear, or whatever else you might feel when you see a genuinely beautiful picture of your child. And that, to me, makes it all worth it.
weddings photos
Wedding photography is a whole different ballgame. Sure, anyone can take a photo, but not everyone can tell a story. That's why I'm passionate about getting to know my couples – their quirks, their inside jokes, the way their eyes light up when they look at each other. These details make my photos unique. I see each wedding as an opportunity to write a best-seller, only my book is written with pictures.
commercial photography
Commercial photography is something I found myself in by chance. I've always been drawn to an editorial/documentary style of photography, so when the opportunity arose to photograph a dental office, I jumped at it. I've been working on similar projects ever since. I love the unique challenges these shoots present – capturing 'news article' style photos where the story is the main focus, rather than solely the subject.
travel photos
Landscape photography is, in all honesty, my true love. My family and I are big travel buffs, so when I combine my passion for photography with our love for the road, magic happens. There's something surreal about having a beautiful landscape unfold right in front of my eyes and me taking as much time as I need to capture it is a form of therapy that I can never pass up.
HEADSHOTS photography
If you haven't already noticed, I have a passion for faces. The character in each wrinkle, the unique shape of an eye, the curve of a lip, the story in a smile – these details fascinate me. I love capturing the full range of human expression in my photography. That's why headshots are a natural fit for my work. Whether you need the perfect photo for your business portfolio or a captivating social media profile, I know how to direct, pose, and photograph you to showcase your best self. With my camera and your face, we'll create a winning image.