About Venya Manzyuk – Orange County Wedding and Family Photographer Based in Irvine
ABOUTTHE ARTIST BEHIND THE LENS
Photography isn’t just a job—it’s how I connect. Sure, pausing a moment is powerful, but I’m after the energy inside it. The real expressions, the guard coming down—that’s the hook.
I’ve got a knack for breaking the ice. Whether it’s a nervous dad or a camera-shy couple during an Orange County engagement session, I know how to get people to relax and just be themselves. It feels less like a technical skill and more like instinct.
EXPERIENCE MEETS PERSPECTIVE
This isn't just a job; it's how I see the world. I bring 49 years of life experience to every shoot. The stories I’ve been trusted with have given me an instinct you can't learn in a workshop.
That depth isn’t taught. It’s earned. It’s exactly what sets me apart.
MY APPROACH: HONEST & CINEMATIC
My work is shaped by perspective. I adapt to the environment—the light, the chaos, the energy—without losing the core of the story. That’s what drives me: capturing life as it is, not how a Pinterest board says it should be.
Whether it’s a Santa Barbara wedding or a Newport Beach family session, my style blends cinematic framing with a raw, honest edge. Emotional, but never overdone. Timeless, but personal.
LIFE BEYOND THE CAMERA
I see the world through color and light, but my world revolves around the people in it. My wife Megan, our four incredible kids, and our friends here in Orange County are the reason I do what I do.
Life with four kids is rarely quiet, and I wouldn't have it any other way. From road trips to hiking Laguna or Saturday morning pancakes, it’s that shared energy that keeps me inspired.