Venya Manzyuk – Orange County Wedding and Family Photographer Based in Irvine

VENYA MANZYUK

First look at Mar Monte Hotel—Santa Barbara wedding photographed by Irvine’s Venya Manzyuk.
Laughing family of four at Laguna Niguel Regional Park—Orange County family photos.
A joyful father-son moment at sunset in Dana Point. Family photography by Venya Manzyuk.
Ukrainian bride in a white dress with a veil posing for a portrait during her wedding in Seattle, WA.
Newly wed Chinese couple crossing a road at Irvine Regional Park.
Taylor Nelson, an Aliso Niguel High School senior, looks stunning at her senior photo shoot with Venya Manzyuk Photography.
German shepherd relaxing on the docks in Newport.
Italian grandpa sitting together on a big rock with 4 of his grandkids in Laguna Beach.
Brother and sister playing with the fallen leaves at a park in Irvine during their family photoshoot.
Young woman hanging over her fiance's shoulders giving him a kiss on the cheek in Laguna Beach.
A young boy in a checkered shirt sitting on his father's lap.
The mariachi band plays while the groom and bride kiss at a big Mexican Wedding.

Weddings, families, and couples—I photograph them all across Orange County and wherever else the job takes me. No studios. No forced poses. Just genuine moments, photographed in beautiful places. Whether it’s a vineyard wedding in Temecula or a high-energy park session with toddlers, the goal stays the same: to make sense of the chaos and hold onto what matters. Scroll the galleries, and if it feels like the kind of work you’d want on your walls, reach out.

Romantic sunset wedding photo at Rio Hondo by Wedgewood in Downey, CA.
Close-up of groom's hand sliding a ring on bride's finger at Downey wedding ceremony.

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WEDDINGS

YOUR LIFE IS A CANVAS.
EVERY MINUSCULE, VULNERABLE
DETAIL — A SYMPHONY
IN MOTION.

It’s not just about the milestones—it’s about the glance right before, the breath right after, and everything in between. The way your kid grabs your hand when they’re tired. The way your partner looks at you when you don’t know they’re watching. These aren’t poses. They’re moments. And when they’re photographed honestly, they become the kind of images that stay with you—quietly, powerfully—long after the day is done.

FREEZING

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Laguna Beach family photography: Father and daughter playing on the beach.

SEE FAMILIES

Husband and wife holding each other close and watching their two boys play in the grass.

TIME

Joyful couple shares a laugh on a beach. California couples photography by Venya Manzyuk.
A joyful couple shares a piggyback ride at Crystal Cove State Park in California.

WHERE ART & HUMANITY COLLAB.

Your lead
in the moment—
an environment and colors that only belong to you.

Photographs that are both classic and candid with a cinematic quality that look very natural & unplanned.

Romantic couple sharing a tender moment at sunset in Orange County

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SEE COUPLES

PHOTOGRAPHS you will feel.
MASTERFUL, GENUINE, INTENTIONAL IMAGERY.
FOR YOU & THOSE YOU LOVE.

I don’t chase trends or shoot for algorithms. I photograph people—real people—in all their chaos, calm, and connection. Whether it’s your wedding, your family, or your partner of ten years, the goal is the same: to make something that feels like you. Not just technically strong, but emotionally true. The kind of images you’ll come back to when you need to remember what matters.

Orange County senior portraits photography: High school senior girl in white dress and cowboy boots posing in a field of wildflowers.
Orange County senior portrait photography. Redheaded girl in white dress and cowboy boots.
12-year-old boy in a white shirt laughs during a portrait session on Laguna Beach.

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SEE PORTRAITS

Young Chinese couple holding hands in Irvine Regional Park.

PICTURE YOUR LIFE — TOGETHER.

It’s like you’re inviting me into the quiet, everyday parts of your life—and in return, I get to show you just how full of depth, purpose, and love it really is. These moments will eventually become memories, but no matter what stage of life you're in, I’ll meet you there. And yes—we will celebrate.

Your Life, In Photos.