Romantic Photojournalism with an Editorial Flare
$5,500 starting price
Videography services available
Asya Shirokova
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Asya Photography is a boutique wedding photography + cinematography studio located in Philadelphia, PA and available for travel worldwide. We have a dreamy, romantic aesthetic and a relaxed, photojournalistic approach. Our desire is to provide each of our couples with an amazing experience, down to the smallest detail. We don't believe in one size fits all, but rather prefer to create a unique experience, tailored specifically for you and your love story.
We are known for our signature style that triumphs classic, true-to-life colors, with a touch of dreamy elegance. We consider ourselves journalists on your special day, capturing your moments as they authentically unfold.
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Asya Shirokova
Owner
My approach is a blend of documentary and fine art, with a dreamy aesthetic and an unobtrusive, editorial eye. My favorite photographs are often unscripted. I strive to create images that are honest and beautiful. I pursued my passion for photography and film at Temple University and founded ASYA Photography in 2008. Documenting the stories and the love between couples gives me so much inspiration, fulfillment and joy. Photographs hold a sense of magic and nostalgia: they help preserve the memories we share with our families and loved ones for generations. It’s an honor to witness the joining of two lives together surrounded by so much beauty, family and love.
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5.0
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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Asya Photography for weddings due to their exceptional service, professionalism, and stunning photos and video. The team, including photographers such as Zach, Chloe, Melissa, and more, are praised for their talent in capturing both candid and posed moments that reflect the essence of the day. Reviewers appreciate their responsiveness, quick turnaround time, and ability to adapt to unexpected challenges, such as providing a fill-in photographer on short notice. The team's warmth, kindness, and attention to detail are highlighted as key reasons for a seamless and enjoyable experience working with Asya Photography for wedding events.Review photos
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Amber C
5.0
11/21/2024
I was recommended by our good friend Chloe! Wedding photos are an investment and should be treated as such. I still look at my parents wedding album 30 years later..
I had the pleasure to work with Zach, and I couldn't be more happier! Zach and his associate created masterpieces of photography that I could only dream of! I think choosing Asya Photography was the best decision of our wedding, beside marrying each other LOL. The team captured timeless moments that I could stare at forever. I wanted Romantic, Soft, and Dreamy, and knew I had found the right team, because they delivered. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Thank you so much Asya, Zach, and team!
Megan M
5.0
11/14/2024
Aboslutely recommend Asya Photography for your wedding if you can do it. I'm so glad my husband and I prioritized photos. Asya was helpful, responsive, and provided us a fill in photographer day of when the photographer we book got sick on our wedding day. He killed it!! (Thank you, Zac!) The pictures are incredible and capture every moment of our day, big and small. I'll cherish them forever. We also got our entire wedding album back 4 weeks after the wedding which was very impressive!
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Kelsea D
5.0
10/01/2024
Chloe was a dream to work with on our wedding day. We unfortunately had some showers, but she put me at ease immediately by explaining how we can be creative and get amazing pictures even in the rain. We had not had the pleasure to meet in person prior however her correspondence via email was amazing and I did not have a single worry going into the day that she would be a perfect match. She is kind, and creative and will make every person feel so comfortable. We are so lucky to have snagged her for our wedding day!!
Hannah S
5.0
6/20/2024
I cannot recommend Asya Photography enough! We worked primarily with Melissa who made us feel calm and at ease. She helped us come up with a plan A and plan B and when both failed on our wedding day (due to rain and an unexpected pop-up market), she quickly came up with a plan C that we loved!! Despite having to switch plans and brainstorm, we never felt stressed!! She was a pleasure to be with all day long and made a long day of pictures so fun!! She blended in during the ceremony and reception - you would never know she was there but captured every moment beautifully!! We received our photos so quick and could not be happier with them!! Thank you to Asya and her team!!!
Melissa B
5.0
12/21/2023
I can’t recommend Asya enough, she’s amazing! Asya and Georgi captured the essence of our day with unparalleled skill. From candid moments to stunning portraits, every shot tells a story. The final photos are a beautiful mix of artistry and emotion. We’re thrilled with the results and incredibly grateful for the talent and dedication they brought to our special day. A truly professional team, who turned moments into timeless memories.
Gretchen H
5.0
11/13/2023
10.06.23 wedding. I truly cannot recommend Jen from Asya enough. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she kept me calm, cool and collected throughout the whole wedding planning process. We also had a large wedding party including 12 kids and she was able to direct everyone where they needed to go seamlessly.
Allyson B
5.0
11/08/2023
We could not be more thankful that we hired Asya and her incredible team to capture our wedding day (including Luke, Melissa, and Krish). Not only is their work absolutely stunning, but they are some of the kindest and most attentive people we’ve ever met. They made us feel completely at ease. Asya is so sweet, and her presence allowed us to feel so natural and comfortable. She radiates such a warmth and kindness, and we feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her!
Amanda N
5.0
11/04/2023
The photographer was something both my fiancé and I really wanted to make sure we got the best to capture our day. We are both so glad we went with Asya Photography. Asya was very responsive in the beginning when she first talked to us, and we ended working with Chloe, who was the best! Prior to the wedding day, she talked to us about our wedding and what pictures we really wanted. She listened to every request we had and made sure to take all the pictures we wanted. Chloe (and Georgi) were so cool and calm during the day which made posing for certain pictures less awkward (I am not one to pose really), but all turned out so natural. They spent literally all day with us and it was such a joy to work with them. I cannot convey through the review how happy the pictures turned out. The pictures came out BEAUTIFUL and I am obsessed with them. All my guests really were impressed with them and loved how well the pictures came out as well. I 100% recommend using them.
Louisa M
5.0
10/18/2023
We cannot recommend Asya and her team enough!! We worked with Grace as our photographer and Luke as our videographer. We met Grace at our engagement shoot and immediately felt at ease, she was so kind and easygoing and had us laughing the whole time. Meeting the rest of the team the morning of our wedding felt just like that as well. Grace, Luke and the team were very professional and made the whole day a breeze- from moving furniture, carrying my veil, fixing the AC in the limo- there was nothing they couldn’t do. It felt so natural to have them there and they never felt imposing and allowed us to take in every moment with each other and our family and friends, while capturing such beautiful moments that we will cherish forever. We are so grateful to them all for their work that will allow our to look back on our favorite day whenever we want.
Michelle R
5.0
10/06/2023
Asya Photography - Darby Shaye - 8-19-23 - Casey Wedding!
Thank Asya Photography for introducing us to Darby Shaye. The pictures of my daughter and son-in-law's wedding day are amazing. Darby's talent and professionalism were evident. She captured all the events of the throughout the day and the memories will last a lifetime. Mother and Father of the Bride!
Cayleigh G
5.0
9/16/2023
There are no words to describe this experience. Chloe was my lead photographer and Luke was my lead videographer and they were truly amazing to work with. They listened to exactly what I was trying to execute from the pictures I needed, and didn't hold us back. My husband and I didn't do a first look, and they were great in adjusting to that, and we even got to see a half hour of our cocktail hour! Most impressively, I felt like I didn't see them throughout the night and they were able to capture the most genuine moments. I loved every minute working with Asya Photography and you won't regret working with them!!
Corey A
5.0
7/09/2023
We worked with Grace, Tristan, and Colleen on our wedding day and we are absolutely thrilled with the results. On the day, we felt completely comfortable and relaxed. They were very open to our feedback as to how we wanted the photos to be conducted - unobtrusive, natural, and quick. They were all very pleasant people and it was a joy sharing our special day with them. Grace was an absolute pro and she gently recommended we go back out for pictures in the fog, which ended up becoming our favorite pictures from our wedding day. She is super talented!
The photos were delivered quickly and we could not be happier with how they came out. I highly recommend working with Asya Photography and trusting them with your special event.
Anna D
5.0
5/25/2023
We worked with Zach as our main photographer and Melissa for our wedding on April 22, 2023. Both made sure to carefully and unobtrusively observe and candidly document our day. The results of their professionalism are beautiful photographs that represent a mixture of all the joyous, goofy, serious, small and emotional moments that filled our day. We cannot thank Asya Photography enough for beautifully capturing our wedding day and highly recommend them for anyone in search!
Lindsay Y
5.0
5/05/2023
Asya's team delivered excellent communication, quality, and artistry. I felt that I was their top priority. We absolutely love our photos and our video brings tears to my eyes every time! You know her team takes extra care and attention to make you look and feel your absolute best.
Asya has an incredible level of professionalism - unfortunately our first photographer fell ill on our wedding day and Asya swiftly jumped in to resolve this and assign another great photographer for us. I appreciate the care and attention she gave throughout our entire process. Not to mention the final product is top quality!
You will be very glad working with Asya and her team.
Vanessa C
5.0
4/24/2023
Asya Photography and her team are absolutely WONDERFUL. We worked with one of her associates, Sam, for our engagement shoot and wedding day and everything was just incredible! She took all of our hopes and wishes into consideration, and went above and beyond to capture our special day perfectly. The photos and video are exactly what we wanted! Sam is extremely personable, friendly, and we truly had the best time working with her. Couldn't say enough positive things about the whole team, would absolutely recommend!!
Kelly B
5.0
4/24/2023
Asya Photography was absolutely amazing + truly captured our wedding day so beautifully. All of our guests were amazed at how Grace and the team were taking photos + video of our ceremony and reception in such a way that they were not in the way of any of our guests, or blocking big moments. They are extremely skilled at being "unseen" yet taking all of the photos you want to have shown and captured! Our gallery exceeded all of our expectations and we truly cherish each and every photo, as well as our wedding video. Our goal was to have a photographer + videographer who could capture the day and tell the story, and Asya Photography absolutely did that. I've recommended them to friends who are getting married, and would 1000% recommend them to anyone in the future. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and everything else did not go unnoticed. I truly cannot thank the team enough or say enough good things - they are remarkable!
Julia T
5.0
2/21/2023
Having the Asya team shoot our wedding was a dream come true! Chloe and Melissa were fun, organized, quick to set up and capture the perfect shot, and considerate of what we wanted to make sure was captured on our day. We couldn't have asked for a better team!
Grace v
5.0
1/24/2023
Working with Asya was a dream! I could not have asked for a better photographer to capture our wedding. She is personable and made the entire process so easy and fun. Would recommend her 10/10, Asya is amazing!!!
Erin B
5.0
12/29/2022
We can't say enough positive things about Asya Photography -- specifically, Zach, Chloe, and Luke. First off, the entire team was a pleasure to spend time with on our wedding day. We felt very relaxed while taking photos (which is really saying something for 2 people who are not used to being photographed so much!). Even more, the photos from our wedding came out absolutely beautifully. They were everything we dreamed of: natural, not overly posed or edited, and truly captured the joy of our big day. We've received countless compliments on the quality of them as we've shared them with friends and family. Finally, we were so happy we added the video package to our services! It is so special to have scenes from our day via video and we know we'll treasure this for years to come. Thank you, Asya & your team! We are very appreciative.
Kristen H
5.0
12/18/2022
We met our photographer Grace when we took our engagement photos and immediately knew we made the perfect choice. She helped everything run smoothly on our wedding day and made taking wedding photos very comfortable. And we absolutely LOVE our wedding photos. We will cherish them forever.
Jen S
5.0
12/16/2022
I cannot say enough good things about Asya! She was so professional, kind, and easy to work with. She helped my husband and I feel more comfortable in front of the camera, which made standing there for hundreds of pictures much easier. The final product was absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend her and her team!
Samantha H
5.0
12/15/2022
Of all the wedding decisions I had to make, working with Asya Photography and her team was the easiest and most rewarding. I discovered Asya Photography through Instagram. From the beginning, she made the process seamless and stress-free. Asya worked with me on balancing budget with my “dream” scenario. She was patient with payment and her communication throughout this process was unparalleled. Cut to the wedding day: Chloe, Luke and Melissa served as a triple threat – taking photos and video without being intrusive, laughing with me when things felt chaotic, they even stayed later than we agreed because my father decided to give the longest speech in the history of weddings. When I received the photos; however, I was flabbergasted. Even though I knew they would do great work, the end result far exceeded my expectations. There are no words to describe this team’s attention to detail and ability to capture “the moment.” While I FELT my day was magical, their photos showed me the same, just from a different perspective. I could never thank Asya and team enough for not treating this like a turn-key project and for their genuine consideration and care. Thank you, forever.
Manna F
5.0
12/15/2022
Hiring Asya of Asya Photography was one of, if not the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process! Her portfolio speaks for itself, but the service level is also impeccable. Asya was extremely flexible from the start - we needed to do our engagement photoshoot immediately after our we contacted her due to my husband's schedule and she found a way to fit us in. She has a very organized process set up, and we spoke about a month out from the wedding to ensure she knew all the shots we wanted, or anything unique that we wanted captured. Day of she and her second shooter Melissa were extremely professional and made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed, which showed in the photos. She delivered the gallery within the 5-6 weeks that was stated in the contract (which I understand is quicker than industry standards), and even went above and beyond to give us a few photos prior to that so that my father could bring some prints to my grandmother in Japan who could not join us on our big day. I can go on and on about how much we loved working with Asya. I highly recommend her services!
Danielle F
5.0
11/28/2022
Asya and Luke were absolutely fantastic to work with and our photos and video turned out incredible. The wedding day can be very stressful -- especially when trying to do wedding party and family portraits -- but Asya has such a calm demeanor that she put everyone at ease. My family could not stop raving about how amazing she was. I loved that Asya provides guidance while also making everything feel natural. Her work captures the little moments -- you can relive the emotions through her photos. We decided to do a video package at the last minute and we are SO glad that we did. Luke created a masterpiece. You can't go wrong with Asya Photography.
Stephanie B
5.0
9/17/2022
We absolutely loved working with Asya and her crew on our wedding day! We started with a zoom call, as it was right at the beginning of the pandemic, and she was so lovely to talk to. We immediately knew we wanted her as our photographer and videographer! From there we did an engagement shoot, and she got to know us and our dog, Bucky (who was included in the shoot!). The engagement shoot pictures came out SO well that we used them for our save-the-date! From there, Asya stayed in communication with us and had us fill out a questionnaire, making sure she knew all the groups we wanted for our wedding. She also asked us questions about our wedding in general (music, florals, ceremony style, etc). She was so thoughtful about everything!!!!! During the wedding, Asya and her crew did an incredible job directing our bridal party and family, and also getting the most amazing shots and video!!!!!!! We already got an enlarged photo framed for our home, we can’t wait for our wedding album, and THE VIDEO IS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!! Every time I watch it I cry happy happy tears! Thank you so much Asya!!!!!!!
Samantha B
5.0
7/28/2022
Asya Photography was amazing, Grace was our photographer and we also had their videographer- they made me and my whole family feel so comfortable during photos and your barely even knew that they were there capturing so many great candid photos the whole night. There was a ton of snow the day of our wedding and Grace even helped me carry my dress down the Philly streets to make sure we could still do our “first look” outside! With last minute timeline changes due to the winter storm, they were so professional and made quick changes as needed to make sure we got both great pictures outside and inside as well. I cannot say enough great things about them! They also worked seamlessly with our wedding planner, Styledbride, and Tanti from Papertini. The 9 minute video that the videographer created was spot on and he even added in our first dance song to the highlight video as background music. Thank you!!!
Maddie R
5.0
6/02/2022
We worked with Zach from Asya Photography for our rehearsal dinner and wedding, and we absolutely love our wedding photos! We were able to take first look photos in center city at a few walkable locations and the photos look gorgeous. Zach was professional and so easy to work with. We love our photo prints and will be ordering an album of our favorites. We are completely obsessed with the photos, all look so beautiful! Highly recommend!!
Natalie P
5.0
5/28/2022
We worked with Asya for our engagement photos and Jen for our wedding photos -- both photographers are phenomenal and we cannot recommend highly enough!
Asya took stunning and natural engagement photos in Old City and truly captured our engagement bliss.
Jen did a superb job not only photographing our special day, but in coordinating and planning with us ahead of time to ensure that we had our desired portfolio of photographs. She was also fun to work with and captured our natural chemistry, and made everyone feel comfortable around the camera.
Elana F
5.0
2/27/2022
We worked with Grace, Zach and Emily for our engagement photos, Covid ‘ceremony,’ and our wedding. They were incredibly understanding as our plans changed. Everyone was very easy to work with and made us feel very comfortable. Zach was our primary photographer at the wedding and took so many great photos that we hadn’t even realized had been taken! The photos were absolutely gorgeous - so many people asked us about the photographer we used! The box we got with our wedding photos was such a nice touch. Highly recommend Asya Photography!
Rachel C
5.0
1/26/2022
Asya was amazing to work with for our wedding, I highly recommend her or anyone on her team! Her approach to photography is so beautiful and artistic, and she has such a calming presence that makes everything on the day of a wedding just a little less stressful!
Monica A
5.0
12/28/2021
Worth every dollar - simply amazing!!!! If you are looking for a photography company that will help manage your day, leave you feeling stress free, and capture the most important moments of your day, stop searching - hire Asya! I had Jen and her team - and was blown away! I consider Jen the hero of my wedding day. We worked with Jen for our engagement and wedding shoot. My husband and I are not big photo shoot people, but Jen made us comfortable and took the time to get to know us to make every session perfect. Jen went above and beyond taking photos, but was there for me every step of the day of the wedding. Just a few examples: I had 2 wardrobe malfunctions, my organist was late, and had a minor hair fix need - Jen was there for every minute with a sewing kit, pins, and adjusting timeless making the day stress-free and perfect. I did not hire a wedding planner - but Jen worked incredibly close with my venue (the Lucy by Cescaphe) and I felt like I had nothing to worry about. Every single moment I wanted was captured in an epic way. She even had better ideas than I did. Asya company takes the time ahead of your day to gather pertinent information about your family, bridal party, and day to create the perfect timeline, and photo planning and does not disappoint. Even during the times of Covid and having to reschedule our wedding, Asya was accommodating - and there for us every step of the way. They are responsive, and make the planning process seamless. There are other photographers - but speaking to Jen, if you want someone that will move you along, and push for what you want - go with her. I needed someone to push my family because they are slow, like to take their own pictures and don't understand timelines. Jen was perfect. I also used Asya for video and had Luke. He was also amazing, not pushy, and captured the moments perfect. I HIGHY RECOMMEND this company!!!!!!!!
Ali J
5.0
11/08/2021
We chose Asya photography and videography for our September 2021 wedding and were blown away by their work. Grace, Luke, and the rest of the team were professional, funny, caring, and had this ability to make us feel so comfortable. From the moment we met Grace at our engagement shoot, I knew she was a good fit as our photographer. It felt so natural working with her, like she was a friend as opposed to a photographer we needed to pose for. This continued on our wedding day, and Grace and her team actually calmed my nerves with her jokes and easy going nature. We also used Luke as our videographer and he made the perfect highlight video for our day. They returned our photos as quickly as they said they would, and the editing is so natural and beautiful. We will be using Asya for any future photo needs!!!
Lauren B
5.0
10/22/2021
Grace is the best! She is an incredible photographer who isn't afraid to do whatever it takes to get the perfect shot. Grace was a part of team bride the entire day and I could not be more thankful for her support when dealing with all things COVID. As someone who loves photography, she knew how important it was to me to capture the best moments of the day. Thank you, Grace! Hire her.
Caitlin J
5.0
10/18/2021
Grace was absolutely amazing. I cannot say enough good things about Asya Photography. There were 18 people in our bridal party and she was able to wrangle our rowdy crew! She pivoted so beautifully when it started raining and made my now husband and I so comfortable when taking photos. We can’t wait to see the pictures but she helped make our special day even more magical from start to finish. Thank you, Grace!!!!
Jessica T
5.0
9/18/2021
Working with Asya Photography was such a pleasure. We had to schedule/reschedule our wedding three times over COVID. The flexibility and willingness to talk with us was wonderful. The photographer that shot our wedding, Olya captured every amazing candid moment and the photos came out beautiful. We loved working with Asya Photography and highly recommend them.
Bridget W
5.0
6/12/2021
We worked with Asya and her team for my May 1, 2021 wedding. We used both her photography and videography. They were amazing. Truly, I forgot they were there 99% of the time. Bethany was our photographer and she was so calm. She followed our lead, but also gave us direction on what to do. Luke did our video and we received it about a week ago. It is incredible. I was on the fence with hiring a videographer, but I am SO happy I did. I love Asya's work because the colors are very clear and clean. They do not over edit for a moody, trendy look, but rather enhance for a classic, timeless feel. I would highly recommend them to any bride.
Emily H
5.0
1/18/2021
We worked with Asya and her team to photograph and video record our mini wedding (less than 30 people) in October 2020. She is very personable and it made the planning feel comfortable and fun. The images that she captured on the day of were beautiful. We love the balance of candid moments and posed shots. Also, on the wedding day she really directed everything from the moment she arrived and caught everything we had talked about and followed our intended timeline. We also absolutely love the videos! I was nervous about feeling awkward being filmed, but they way it was recorded was not intrusive at all so it was super natural. Also, the editing on the videos was fantastic and very professional! I am so glad we got both video and photos and I'd highly recommend Asya and her team!
Jessica D
5.0
12/01/2020
My husband and I were fortunate enough to work with Jen and Hugh of Asya Photography. We highly recommend them to any bride and groom. They were so helpful leading up to the wedding and throughout the wedding day. They made the experience so enjoyable for us, the wedding party, and our guests. Our photos turned out amazing! We couldn’t be happier!
Liz A
5.0
8/03/2020
Asya and her team did an incredible job on our wedding photos and video. We cannot thank them enough and are so glad and grateful we chose them. Asya takes natural beautiful photos in an efficient manner. We have hundreds of favorites from our wedding that we love reviewing daily. Luke, the videographer she works with, made an amazing video and highlight reel from our socially distant wedding that we were proud to share with our friends and family who could not attend.
Most importantly, however, Asya is a wonderful person who was the most understanding when we had to postpone our wedding and went out of her way to make sure we could have beautiful photos and video. When we rescheduled our wedding multiple times due to coronavirus, she always said it wouldn't be a problem and was willing to work with us. She made us feel at ease when we were stressed.
We most highly recommend Asya. Choosing her as our photographer was one of the best wedding decisions we made!
Kyra L
5.0
1/21/2020
We had Grace and Georgi as our photographers, and Luke and Sam as our videographers, and they did an amazing job on our wedding day! We had the best day taking photos around the city and at our venue, the photo/video team even braved the snow for us so that we could get some amazing photos! Everyone on the team was so great to work with, they were friendly, fun, and polite to our friends and family. Grace gives great direction to make sure she gets the right shots, and she doesn't rush through anything. They are so committed to getting you the best and most beautiful wedding day photos, and I can't recommend them enough!! They are the best.
Meredith B
5.0
12/14/2019
Working with them was so easy and Grace was amazing! From the minute she got to my parents house the day of, she was relaxed and made the whole day go so well, she was so organized and when it was time for family pictures she got everyone where they needed to be (which isn’t an easy task with my family!) and got every shot I wanted. A fall wedding is tough with the sun setting so quickly, but Grace managed to get every beautiful picture with the sunlight! I got my pictures the other day and am OBSESSED, I never thought pictures could turn out so well until I saw these! Grace managed to get every angle, look and memory from our wedding day and put it in an album! I could not imagine a better wedding photographer!
Alyson G
5.0
9/23/2019
We are so happy we were able to book Asya Photography, we were particularly excited about working with Grace and everything turned out so well. The team is very professional and were easy to communicate with. They made sure to secure the locations (in public parks) that we wanted to have our photos. We also had the pleasure of working with Grace for our engagement shoot and the photos came out better than we could hav ever hoped for. She has a wonderful eye for finding cool shots and also knew how to get us into comfortable positions for nice photos, whether it be cracking a joke, giving us minor directions, or just letting us be in our natural state. On the wedding day, every photographer and videographer was professional and pleasant to be around. They were low-key while also making sure they got the shots that they wanted to. This was important because we spent a lot of time with them on our wedding day, so it would have been a bummer if they weren't so fun to be around. All in all, it was a wonderful experience working with Asya Photographer and we're so grateful for all they did.
Chris L
5.0
8/07/2019
If you’re getting married within range of Asya Photography’s services you NEED to use them! We did quite a bit of research on photographers for our wedding – including nearly being scammed by someone we found on a wedding website. Asya from the get go was inviting and open to our requests and invited us for an initial consultation at her one of a kind meeting space in Center City Philadelphia. We met with Asya and our requested photographer, Sam, at their space a few months before the wedding and immediately felt so comfortable with them. It felt like they were evaluating us not on what the wedding was going to be like or the budget but more our energy and love for each other. Asya and Sam seemed super excited to work with us based off of this and that excitement carried into our actual wedding day. Sam and the associate photographer that joined her, Hieu, couldn’t have taken better care of us on the day of our wedding. Sam went with the ladies and Hieu came with the boys for the day of. In speaking with the women of the wedding, Sam took such great care of them capturing so much love and joy in her photos. Hieu was equally awesome with the boys and spent much of the time not only helping us with getting our tuxes on but also capturing beautiful candid moments. The photos they captured in our opinion are second to none! During our first look, pre ceremony, ceremony and reception they captured so many amazing images of our friends and family’s love. The bridal party and guests all felt extremely comfortable with them and they were not intrusive by any means. They allowed us to be natural during the photo shoots and were simply amazing. Finally, the prints and memory stick of our wedding photos were provided to us in a beautifully presented Asya Photography box which included some delicious treats and a handwritten note from Sam. All in all Asya Photography provided a 10 out of 10 service for our day and we’re so happy we found them to work with us. Couldn’t recommend them more!!
Keri D
5.0
6/13/2019
From the moment we met with Grace we knew we wanted her to be our photographer.
She is very approachable, professional, flexible and not to mention ridiculously talented. She also has a calmness about her that is so reassuring on what could be a stressful day. Working with Grace and Sam was such a pleasure. We let them take charge and they did not disappoint! They were so unobtrusive yet captured so many great moments throughout the day/night.
We just received our photos and we absolutely love them! I couldn’t have imagined more beautiful pictures. It was such a great experience from beginning to end and I can't recommend Asya Photography enough!
Kristin B
5.0
6/06/2019
Absolutely the best! Working with Asya Photography was one of the best decisions we made in all of our wedding planning. Sam and Zach shot our wedding day, and working with them could not have been more seamless and fun! They paired our vision for the photos with their own expertise, and the final product was nothing short of amazing. We received access to our online photo gallery promptly and going through the photos was like reliving our day all over again. The photos are SO beautiful, and we will treasure them forever. I would highly, highly recommend Asya Photography for couples looking to have an amazing day and hundreds of fabulous photos to remember it by.
Samantha J
5.0
6/03/2019
Asya is truly a gem. We did engagement photos, videography, and wedding photos with her and it worked out beautifully. Her work is stunning, and her presence at the wedding/ engagement photos is positive and calming. Both my husband and I hate having our photos taken, and she made us feel so comfortable, even during the most nervous (about to walk down the aisle) and private (reading each other's letters) moments. I can't thank her enough for capturing our day.
Rachel G
5.0
5/08/2019
We could not have been in better hands than with Jen and Olya on our Wedding day. From the moment Jen walked in, I felt incredibly at ease and taken care of. Jen went above and beyond - helping with dress questions, knocking out formal photos in a quick yet perfect way, getting the photos we wanted and being so incredibly professional. From the first time we spoke on the phone, I knew we would be happy and we were! I'm so glad Jen and Olya were with us to capture our day. Asya and her photographers are the best of the best and you will not be disappointed. From first meeting and conversations to post Wedding, Asya Photography went above and beyond.
Ryan C
5.0
3/13/2019
When searching for a photographer, we searching pinterest for our venue and found our favorites. Our favorite by far was done by Grace Winter at Asya Photography. It didn't take long after meeting with Grace and seeing all that Asya had to offer to realize that she was going to be our photographer. Grace was extremely professional, and honestly, just fun to be around. She did an amazing job helping us through the planning process and never tried to pressure us into more services. Come the day of the wedding, we couldn't have been more happy with our experience. Grace and the second photographer Sam did an amazing job. The photographs made the day fun instead of regimented an dragging. I don't know if this is standard, but after the wedding, we received our pictures in less than a month. I couldn't believe how fast they turned around. We have received nothing but compliments on our photos...we can't stop looking at them ourselves. We plan to use Grace and Asya Photography for all of our future photo needs, you should do the same.
Katie L
5.0
1/30/2019
Booking Jen as our photographer was by far one of the best decisions we made while wedding planning. She did SUCH a phenomenal job with her co-photographer Hugh, and we cannot stop looking at our photos! Not only did she capture the entire day beautifully, but Jen was also a pleasure to work with and helped us keep all of the details of the day flowing perfectly. She thought of everything, and was so patient and helpful throughout the entire night.
Anastasia K
5.0
11/24/2018
Asya Photography was incredible on our wedding and engagement days. I was very picky about choosing the right photographer and was looking for the best quality, beautiful clean photos, and Asya and Jen gave us exactly that. My photos came out the best!! Asya was great at taking candid photos that I can use forever in my home, and Jen was also very talented and on top of that, she was extremely well organized and the best support on my wedding day (even better than our the day of coordinator!) Strongly recommend!
Stephanie T
5.0
11/18/2018
Jen from Asya Photography photographed our wedding and exceeded our expectations. From the planning stages to our wedding day, Jen was very thorough, organized, and in control. We did not have to worry about anything! She made sure all our photo requests were honored and then some. The bottom of my dress was covered in mud from walking through wet grass while taking photos prior to the reception. Jen could see how frustrated I was and cleaned my dress in a bathroom sink- I will always be grateful for this. Our photos are incredible and we know that our video is going to be as well. The whole team at Asya Photography was a pleasure to work with and captured such beautiful memories that we will cherish forever.
Davida M
5.0
10/14/2018
Grace was absolutely amazing!! We gave her a rough idea of where we wanted to do our first look and bridal party pictures, and she ran with it and took us to a bunch of locations in the area for different backdrops. Grace also got some amazing shots of the details, and she provided us with the perfect amount of direction to get some really awesome portraits. What most excited me though, is that Grace understands how to light and position brides of color and it really showed in how perfect our pictures are. We knew the pictures were going to be great, but they really surpassed all of our expectations!
Emma G
5.0
10/09/2018
I feel so grateful to have had Asya photograph our wedding day. She is incredibly talented, but even more importantly she's such a lovely person that we felt honored to have with us. Asya is incredibly professional and diligent in her work, and yet somehow is able to radiate a warm and calm energy the entire time - which felt invaluable on my wedding day. I also know that she and her team made the rest of our friends and family feel that same warmth and comfort, and I've been a part of several weddings where the photographer is not able to do that. I can't recommend Asya highly enough!
Kim P
5.0
10/06/2018
Every time I start to write a review for Asya Photography, I start looking at our wedding photos again and get completely distracted! I'm so happy that we booked Asya Photography (specifically Grace Winter) for our wedding! I fell in love with Asya's work and saw that she photographed a colleague's wedding, and I knew immediately that I wasn't going to be booking anyone other than Asya and her team! The day of our wedding started off a little stressful since we all had a little bit too much fun the night before at the rehearsal dinner and were struggling to stick to our timeline. Grace showed up and worked with the other vendors to make sure I got back on schedule so I could have enough time to get all of the pictures that I wanted before the ceremony (we wanted to be able to knock out photos early and enjoy cocktail hour with our guests!). Grace was friendly, professional, knew what pictures we wanted and where, and managed to wrangle our rowdy group all day and capture beautiful photos! She was also really flexible and helped calm me down when our original plans had to change due to rain. We got our fill of the more formal/traditional photos that we wanted, but the pictures I love most are the natural, in-the-moment ones that truly capture our happiness throughout the day! We got married in Philly, and I wanted our photos to show the beauty of the city, and she absolutely nailed it! I am so thrilled that we chose Asya and her team and were lucky enough to have Grace document our day! I'll cherish our wedding photos forever!
Bihui M
5.0
9/08/2018
We loved working with Asya Photography. During our first Skype call with Asya, she was very warm and sweet. Her passion and professionalism really came through even though we didn't go into the studio to meet in person. We were drawn to their photo-journalism style and their non-intrusiveness in photographing. We worked with Jen during the planning session. Jen is very professional. She listened to what I had envisioned, and accommodated my requests, but also made practical recommendations which I came to appreciate later. On our wedding day, Jen was also a rock star making sure that we moved along our timeline, but without rushing us. She also had a magic pouch that held everything, and it came handy when my dad's boutonniere fell off. Hue also did a great job taking pictures of my husband, considering he is not the kind that is comfortable in front of the camera. We really enjoyed the photographing session, since we didn't really feel like we were being photographed. We simply enjoyed each other's presence. The delivery of our prints was also pretty speedy, and it came in a beautiful box with the prints as well as a crystal USB with their logo on it. I can't say enough good things about working with Asya. You will get the worth of every penny you spend.
Jill B
5.0
9/07/2018
Asya Photography is a great photographer to work for. They were very detailed and print out a bunch of photos to give you to you after (which helps so you don’t have to do it right away).
We had Jen, and she was INCREDIBLE! She kept things moving, very organized, for every shot we wanted AND had fun doing it.
We all felt comfortable with her and knew the day would be in good hands.
Definitely use them and if possible request Jen!
Maria V
5.0
8/23/2018
Great service! I worked with Sam Shuma and she did an excellent job at capturing special moments.
Thanks for all!
Amanda M
5.0
7/25/2018
Choosing a photographer was one of my hardest jobs during wedding planning. There are so many wonderful photographers out there, price points are all over the place, and they all take great pictures, so how do you know who to choose? After looking through many, many wedding photos online from different photographers, I gravitated towards photos that seemed to capture intimate moments that seemed like people didn't know they were being photographed, with beautiful, romantic lighting and colors that were not over saturated, or seeming to be enhanced in post-production. This lead me to Asya Photography, and particularly to Jen, one of her lead photographers. We did an engagement shoot-we didn't need the photos so much as we wanted to get used to being photographed and get to know Jen better with her photographing us. You'll be together a lot of the day, so it's important that you get along. This was a great idea, and did help us be more comfortable on the actual day of the wedding. She gave wonderful suggestions on locations around the city for photographs and developed a timeline for the day of the wedding. On the day of the wedding, she was on time, and ready to work with us to photograph a wonderful day. It did rain that day, and she was very confident in leading us through the day and managing the photographs with the weather and all the people. She definitely got pretty wet while taking our photographs, but made sure she got great shots while we weren't rained on. Her experience and confidence gave me confidence that she knew exactly what she was doing and we shouldn't worry. Due to the weather, she also needed to get some pictures taken quickly before it got worse. She kindly but firmly directed all the people in the different photographs to get things done quickly, professionally, and beautifully. Her ability to handle all the various things going on the day of the wedding was second nature to her. She absolutely knows what she is doing. We just got our pictures back last week and they are gorgeous. I can't say enough good things about Jen and Asya photography! Use them and you won't regret it.
Maria V
5.0
7/22/2018
We worked with Sam and she was extremely pleasant throughout the process. The day of the wedding we were expecting rain and she was prepared for any unexpected change and flexible to accommodate these changes. We received the pictures and we are very satisfied with the product. We highly recommend her!
Hilary R
5.0
7/18/2018
I can't say enough good things about Asya! We loved Asya's portfolio as soon as we saw it because we really wanted our photos to capture the wedding experience, not only portraits of the two of us. She couldn't have done a more amazing job, and I can't stop looking at our photos! My husband and I were a little nervous about taking photos of just the two of us - we're a little awkward, goofy, and standing around staring into each others' eyes does not feel natural to us. Having Asya take our engagement and wedding photos was perfect. She was super patient, easygoing, and really good at giving us some direction. Her assistants were also incredible - so friendly and professional. I barely knew they were there during our ceremony and reception, and yet somehow they were able to get amazing photos of everything. I couldn't be happier that Asya and her team were there on our big day, and can't recommend her enough!
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