Whether it’s that ‘first love’ feeling or you’re getting to rewrite your story,
the road has led you here — to freedom, to truth, and to love.
My couples have grown to know that love isn’t a destination, but rather a journey. It isn’t for the faint of heart, but rather for the bold dreamers and brave seekers. It is a constant challenge of character and integrity in the best way possible.
It is a rare privilege to be vulnerable without fear, trusted without doubt and seen without judgement. With an empathetic approach and a cinematic perspective, I use photography to document and celebrate the power of the shared human experience that love is.
For to love and to be loved is what makes this life worth living.
Ah-Lee-Nah
Russian Girl in America, dog & cat mom, recovering plant killer, sugar addict, enlightenment seeker, sympathetic crier, zodiac and such believer, and lover of all humans.
I was born by the Baltic Sea but grew up in Siberia, where the long, bitter winters often kept me inside. Those days were spent diving deep into the world of movies, where I developed my “eye” for light and composition. Even though my surroundings were a bit colorless, my imagination wasn't—inside my bedroom, I'd be wrapped in blankets, lost in the pages of Harry Potter, dreaming of places I'd never been and adventures yet to come.
I’ve swapped the snowy scenes of Siberia to Minneapolis,MN and now for sunny Denver, CO, alongside my husband Adam, our bilingual dog Boolah, and my cat Cat. Adam and I team up in life and business, weaving photo and video into stories just as vibrant as those I used to dream up. Together we love building this life and capturing yours.
a good wedding day is just like a good movie - it takes you on a journey full of emotions, reminds you of what is truly important and leaves you just a little bit changed.
CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED, ALRIGHT?
Connecting deeply with my couples is part of the package. Don’t be surprised if I shed a tear during your vows or if I’m right beside you on the dance floor when your favorite song comes on. I’m all about celebrating right alongside you, from the first toast to the final dance.
I will not say “no” to a celebratory shot or to dropping it “like it’s hot” on the dance floor right next to you and am 100% going to hug you at the end of the night. It’s just my way of saying thank you for letting me be a part of your special day. It’s more than photos—it’s memories made together.
