Bogdan Condor Photography: emotion, light, romance
$3,900 starting price
Northern CA
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Bogdan Condor Photography
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My photography is crafted to capture the elegance and timeless beauty of your wedding, creating images that will be cherished for generations. With a refined and unobtrusive approach, I cater to discerning couples who value artistry, sophistication, and lasting quality.
My work is not about Photoshop manipulation. My images are not defined by some fading trend. I bring an expert's understanding of lighting and composition to my work, and one of my qualities is putting my subjects at ease in front of the camera.
I like to keep my photography as close to reality as possible. My goal is to capture the essence of who you are by capturing your day naturally, without trying to attempt to pose you into someone who I think you should be. As a wedding photographer today, I do my best to manipulate the scene as little as possible. I may help the light along in a given situation, but I still prefer to allow things to occur organically. I think brides prefer it that way as well. The energy I give for each and every event is spent on anticipating, and reacting to real moments in time. I'd rather wait for the moment, than to make the moment.
My style is glamorous and natural at the same time. My images tend to have the finesse of a pose with the natural feel of a candid image. I place a big emphasis on the storytelling aspect of the day and I shoot with empathy for more striking and powerful images. But in addition to that, I also make sure that I never leave a wedding without creating several "Wow" shots.
My clients are connected by a love of great photography and an understanding of its importance in their lives.
I look forward to the opportunity to preserve the memories of your celebration in a way that reflects your unique style and grace.
+16 years in business
Speaks English, Spanish, French, Italian
4 team members
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Second Shooter Available
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5.0
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Ava J
5.0
12/16/2021
As soon as I first saw Bogdan's photos, I fell in love. His work is stunning and the behind-the-scene videos show exactly who he is as a person. He is one of the most professional, talented, and calm photographers that I have ever met! He made the day go by so smoothly, knew exactly what photos to take and when, and even made some executive decisions on the spot to capture some of THE MOST GORGEOUS PHOTOS EVER. Seriously, you have to book him. You won't regret it!!
Nicholas B
5.0
4/26/2020
My husband and I are very happy with our selection of Bogdan as our photographer. He was very generous with his time and collaborative, but also had an eye for opportunities for beautiful pictures. Our engagement shot was fantastic, and the pictures from the wedding really captured the spirit of our wedding. He was also very punctual. We recommend!
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Lauren A
5.0
7/03/2019
Wow! Wow! Wow! Bogdan is amazing! I was a little worried booking someone without ever meeting them in person. Within seconds of meeting/talking to Bogdan, I was assured we were in good hands! Bogdan came to our engagement shoot in Yosemite with a suitcase full of equipment, lighting, cameras. I couldn't believe how well he directed us and took magazine worthy photos of us. If you are having a Yosemite wedding, he is extremely knowledgeable about lighting and when/what time of day to get the best photo. After our engagement photos, he proceeded to get our engagement photos back in a week!!! He also, sent us a gift of prints of our photos to frame! For our wedding Bogdan showed up on time and ready to shoot with his second photographer Curtis Dinsmore! He took us all around Yosemite Valley, up to Glacier Point for our ceremony, & back to The Majestic Yosemite Hotel for our reception. Within 2 days of our wedding, we already had preview photos! If you have any doubts whatsoever, don't! Bogdan is so professional and is AMAZING behind the camera.
Savannah H
5.0
3/12/2019
Bogdan is such a treasure to work with. He went above and beyond to get amazing shots for us. We even asked for something he had never done before and he was thrilled to accommodate us and get the shot we were hoping for. As people who are not so great at posing, he was incredibly helpful at making us laugh, get comfortable, and teach us some tips so that we were pros in no time. His character is so impeccable that I wish we could have him around more often because he was honestly just so much fun to work with. The turnaround on our pictures for engagement and wedding was much quicker than expected too which was such a nice surprise. He is definitely worth the expense each and every time!
Morgan S
5.0
9/28/2018
I can't fully express how happy my husband and I are with our photos. Working with Bogdan was so easy and effortless, I never once through our whole planning process had to worry or stress, he was easy to reach and answered any questions we had. I trusted him to capture our special day and I could not be happier, without a doubt I recommend him 110%.
Brittney J
5.0
8/16/2018
Our photos came out beautiful and Bogdan was great to work with!
response 08/16/2018
Thank you Brittney!!!
Paula N
5.0
8/01/2017
Bogdan was a pleasure to work with. He really cares about his clients and is an excellent photographer! He has a truly unique, captivating, photography style. His packages are a little high, but fair. You're able to have him for the entire day, he produces high quality photos, and gives you all of them. He also throws in a free engagement session. My husband and I are very, very, very pleased to have worked with him and we will recommend him to everyone.
response 08/16/2018
Hi Paula, sorry, I just saw this!! Thank you so much!!
Lena V
5.0
6/30/2017
Bogdan is an incredible person and photographer. He made us feel comfortable during our engagement and wedding photo shoots and was really responsive, engaging and kind. It was easy to take pictures in front of him and he really helped us capture several beautiful moments. He stood with us in the freezing cold to capture an incredible photo of us in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. We just wish we could have had more time with Bogdan so that he can take pictures of EVERYTHING we do :) He's a true professional and great photographer for any bride looking to capture her wedding!
Jasmyn H
5.0
9/27/2015
He is fun and easy to work with. All around a good person and professional
Freddy D
5.0
9/20/2015
Bogdan is an amazing photographer. I first met him at a bridal show where my mom and I fell in love with his work. His pictures are beautiful, and they are full of love and happiness. All of his pictures are of families who look genuinely happy. He takes lots of candid photos which are my favorite. During our engagement photo shoot, he did a fantastic job of getting my husband and I comfortable with him as well as being in front of the camera. By the time the wedding day came, we weren't nervous at all! When my friends saw our engagement pictures, they said it was the most beautiful engagements pictures they'd ever seen! It was so hard to pick our favorites. Now, it has been three months since we've married, and we've yet to pick out our wedding pictures to order. They are all too beautiful and there are too many beautiful moments that he captured! I can't recommend Bogdan enough. He is thorough in his work, and loves what he does! Best part? He stays at the engagement pictures AND wedding for unlimited hours. He says his job is not over until it is over. We LOVED that.
Paris S
5.0
9/19/2015
Bogdan is absolutely THE BEST! You can tell from his gorgeous portfolio of work that he is incredibly talented; and I can tell you that he is an absolute joy to work with - a bride's dream come true! From the first meeting he was kind, professional, and very attentive to us as clients. He is incredibly accommodating, willing to travel to any location and do the extra work to get incredible shots. His direction behind the camera will make you feel comfortable and confident, and he can make you laugh naturally. We hired Bogdan for four different shoots/events: engagement, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. Every single event he was on time, professional, and turned around jaw-dropping photographs. My family and friends were astounded not only by the quality of the images he produced, but by how hard he worked to capture each moment, and how he disappeared into the scenery when the time called for it. His contract is clear and his rates are very reasonable for the amount of work he does. I could not say enough great things about Bogdan to capture what an incredible person he is and how happy I am that we hired him. The fact that I can go through images from my wedding that truly reflect the love, joy, and beauty surrounding me on that day is absolutely priceless.
5.0
6/20/2015
Bogdan was on a list of Yosemite vendors. I checked out several photographers, but after seeing examples of his work and the fact that he gave us such a great deal having a mid-week wedding, we went with him. We are So very pleased with the results! Bogdan and his assistant did not have a time limit. In fact, he was with me for about 12 hrs - from getting ready to when we told him to finally go home near then end of the reception. Bogdan has an amazing eye for getting just the right shot. I love his use of the outdoors, incorporating it so well into the photos, but yet it does not deter from the bride and groom. Both his black and white and color photo are outstanding, as are his candid shots. We got all of the photos taken on high resolution files.
Laurie H
5.0
9/02/2014
I could not have picked a better photographer for my wedding. Bogdan was a pleasure to work with from the very beginning, offering helpful advice on picking out "must have" shots, planning the timeline, and generally calming my nerves. He is incredibly professional and genuinely loves his work, which showed both during my wedding and in the pictures. He was unobtrusive but also not afraid to get the difficult shots. He showed up early and stayed late, and my whole bridal party really enjoyed working with him. And the pictures turned out fantastic!! His work is also a great value compared to other Tahoe-based photographers. Just take a look at his work. I feel so lucky to have found and worked with Bogdan!
Tiffany A
5.0
8/23/2014
Bogdan is the best. Seriously. Before finding him I spent hours talking photographers, getting quotes, looking through portfolios, and was nearing discouragement until I found Bogdan. He was referred to me by a coworker who raved about him, so I decided to give him a shot. Within an hour after submitting interest via his site, we were scheduling a get-together to go through his work and talk about about options. My husband and I loved him from the start, he was very professional, and he has a wonderful eye for seeing the world and weddings. He did our engagement photos and treated those just as seriously as he did our wedding day, and we have gotten nothing but huge compliments on all of our shots. His pricing is incredibly fair, he is so flexible about meeting you when and where you're comfortable, he makes sure you're happy with shots, and he is a fun guy to hang out with while it's all happening. Definitely give him a HUGE thumbs up!
Kelly J
5.0
9/21/2012
I spent quite a bit of time looking up reviews of photographers online, and studying websites. It was after I narrowed my choices down to four and met them all that Bogdan completely blew away the competition. Not only is his work breathtaking, he is so easy to work with. Amazing professional and fun at the same time! I couldn't be happier with my choice and would recommend him to anyone!!
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