Nastasiya Kovalenko

A Bit About Me

I believe it’s true what people say: once you find something you love, it will steal a piece of your heart and never give it back. This is pretty much what happened with me and photography. For the last seven years, I’ve been inseparable from my camera in an attempt to show the world the beauty I see in the tiniest of things around.

My story started in the USA, where I tried to capture the heartbeat and secrets of huge cities. But among these impressive skyscrapers, busy streets, and flashy cars was something even more fascinating: people. Even in the most seemingly average person going about her daily life, I saw an underlying main character in a story.

One of my favorite things about photography is being able to tell a story in one shot, making those smiles, gazes, movements, and feelings timeless. My hope is that each time that someone returns to a photo, they can live through the moment in full again. For me, photography means storytelling. The craft consists in bringing out the most candid traits of each person in front of the camera and create a tale that I’m able to see and show to others through my work. 

It’s my mission to show each customer that their stories are unique, each and every one of them is worth celebrating and being carried through the ages. I consider it essential to capture you in the most sincere, natural, and spontaneous state. My pictures are meant to bring a bit of magic into real life and cherish it through the beautiful pictures that will stay with you forever. 

Personally, I prefer to be on the professional end of the camera, so trust me, I understand the stress and awkwardness of being photographed. Throughout years of working in events and portrait photography with different types of people, I have made sure to find a personal approach to each person that puts them in a position to enjoy the process! I want to ensure that you get the most stress-free and exciting experience of your life, and don’t worry about a single thing regarding beautiful pictures on your special day. 

I would love to hear your special story and bring your dream photoshoot to reality!

-- Nastya