Creating Memories to last a lifetime
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette
Travel area: Within 300 miles See details
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Helen & Vitalii
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Photo and Video Service. Hi! We are fun and creative married couple that puts 100% of our time, love and effort into each work. Chapalaweddings is a family business of the talented and amazing wedding professionals that work hand in hand to create unforgettable memories of your wedding day!
By choosing Chapala Weddings, you don’t get just a movie. Each client gets a story. The story of your special day, the story of the event, the story of love. We create films and photos of your special event that you will want to watch over and over again through the years. Entrusting us with your event, you can count on high-quality material, regardless of the conditions during shooting. You will always appear to be the most beautiful and happy bride.
Spending unlimited time at the center of your event will allow our team to merge with the vendors and will give us the opportunity to work comfortably with the whole team, helping to make your wedding unforgettable.
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Destination Weddings
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Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Film Photography
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Printed Proofs
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Meet the team
Helen & Vitalii
Owner
We are fun and creative married couple that puts 100% of our time, love and effort into each work. Chapalaweddings is a family business of the talented and amazing wedding professionals that work hand in hand to create unforgettable memories of your wedding day!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.021 reviews
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Chapala Weddings is highly praised for delivering stunning, emotional photos and videos that beautifully capture every moment. Reviewers commend the team's professionalism, warm and fun approach, and clear communication. Fast turnaround and great attention to detail impressed many couples. Strongly recommended for weddings.Review photos
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Lora S
5.0
3/31/2026
We’re very happy with the experience! The photos and video feel so real and emotional - all the important moments were captured perfectly. Super easy to work with Chapalaweddings.1...
00% recommend!
Gabbi A
5.0
3/05/2026
Amazing !!! So kind and helpful. My pictures are perfect!!!
Any questions?
Cat A
5.0
3/04/2026
Amazing photos and quick turnaround! Professional and very detail oriented, highly recommend!
Maria O
5.0
12/08/2025
We are incredibly grateful to the ChapalaWeddings team for capturing our wedding day so beautifully!!! Their professionalism and attention to detail are truly amazing! Thank you fo...
r giving us stunning photos and a deeply emotional video that we will cherish forever.
Nauras F
5.0
12/04/2025
Very professional and excellent communication! Wonderful photography and great pricing!! Don’t miss out on booking with them! Both photography and film!
Response from Chapala Weddings on 12/04/2025
Thank you so much!
Dale P
5.0
11/29/2025
These guys went above and beyond our expectations, and the pictures turned out perfect. Even though it was just an elopement with the two of us, they made the day feel genuinely sp...
ecial — like we were the only two people in the world for a moment. I’m so grateful that they captured the essence of our day and our time in New Orleans. It’s already a beautiful city, but somehow they made it shine even brighter in our wedding photos. They didn’t just take pictures; they bottled a memory we’ll treasure for the rest of our lives.
Response from Chapala Weddings on 11/29/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words!
It was our pleasure.
Carli E
5.0
11/26/2025
This team is absolutely amazing! They created the wedding gallery and videos of our DREAMS and brought me to tears! I cannot recommend them enough. If you're looking for a team to ...
capture your day PERFECTLY, hire them!🤍
Kayla P
5.0
10/18/2025
So nice! The pictures came back quick! They helped me and my husband pose for nice pictures even though we’re both awkward behind the camera 😂
Response from Chapala Weddings on 10/18/2025
Thank you so much!
Jeannie F
5.0
8/29/2025
They are amazing at what they do! I would highly recommend this couple for anyone who wants stunning photos and phenomenal videos. I would hire them again in a heartbeat! The turn ...
around time was so quick too (less than a month). We just can't stop looking at our gallery! They captured each moment and so many more. I am truly grateful for these memories and will cherish them forever. Thank you for your hard work and talent!
Response from Chapala Weddings on 08/29/2025
Thank you so much!We appreciate it!
Jenna S
5.0
4/29/2025
Cheers to my essay review! LOL. We had an absolutely amazing experience with Vitalii and his wife Lena from Chapala Weddings! (10/12/2025) They were incredibly easy and fun to work...
with, making the entire process feel stress-free. They were very accommodating with my budget and timeline, and Vitalii was extremely fast at responding to all my questions and last-minute changes.
I ended up sending my final timeline super late (like 3 AM late - I'm still so sorry), and Vitalii had it ready by the next morning. Even when the venue had an unexpected second event that completely threw off our timeline, they were both so reassuring and flexible. Despite the time crunch, I never once felt rushed by them, and they captured every special moment beautifully.
Both Vitalii and Lena showed up on time, with all their equipment set up and good to go — we didn’t have to worry about anything. They delivered everything exactly as promised — and really fast. I received the highlight video, full-length video, and all our photos in less than a month.
If I had to point out any "con," it would just be that my wedding itself didn’t have a ton of "fun" activities to capture — but somehow, Vitalii and Lena still made it look like an absolute blast. They even encouraged my husband and me to step outside for portraits after the Ceremony, which meant we entered our reception a little later — but those outdoor photos turned out to be my absolute favorite shots of the day. Vitalii’s eye for detail was incredible; he made sure to avoid distracting backgrounds and caught things I never would have noticed myself.
Don’t let the limited number of reviews steer you away — their work is absolutely beautiful, and I am SO thankful I chose them. I highly recommend Chapala Weddings to anyone looking for talented, reliable, and professional videography and photography. I love sharing their content every chance I get!! Annnnd DONE! :) GO BOOK!
Bethany H
5.0
4/11/2025
We had our wedding on March 29 and Chapala had my photos ready on April 8. I could not believe how fast the photos were ready. Not only did they do an amazing job capturing the bes...
t night of our lives, they were very professional. I highly recommend, 10/10 !!
Response from Chapala Weddings on 04/11/2025
Thank you so much!
Haylee S
5.0
4/06/2025
They did an amazing job capturing every special moment of day! The team was so fun and interacted with all wedding guests. Highly recommend!
Response from Chapala Weddings on 04/11/2025
Thank you!
Raquel H
5.0
2/01/2025
Our wedding was beautifully captured at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, and throughout the French Quarter during our second-line parade. We are deeply grateful for these timeless ke...
epsakes!
Jarreth W
5.0
1/22/2025
Amazing work, so incredibly professional and talented. Captured the big moments and the smallest ones on video and in photographs. Everything was perfect!!!!
The Rose T
5.0
1/09/2025
Wedding Planner, The Rose Event Co- We had the pleasure of working with Chapala Wedding Photography on 1/3/25, and I can’t recommend them highly enough! Their team consistently de...
livers stunning, timeless images that beautifully capture every special moment. From their professionalism and attention to detail to their ability to make couples feel at ease, Chapala truly goes above and beyond. They seamlessly blend creativity with technical skill, ensuring that every shot is not only gorgeous but authentic. Working with them is always a joy, and I look forward to many more collaborations in the future!
Susan R
5.0
11/21/2024
If I could give more than 5 stars to rate Chapala Weddings, I would!!! Vitalli and Lena were absolutely EXCELLENT!!! They were both very professional. They gave us what we wanted ...
and more! Everyone we've shown the video and pictures have told us the quality were very high-end and very professional in appearance.
Vitalli communicated well and promptly answered any of our questions and requests! It was awesome to have a fun and creative couple capture all of the special moments at my son's and new daughter in law's Wedding day. Both Lena and Vitalli were able to record their beautiful and magical LOVE story on film that we will AlWAYS treasure and will want to watch over and over again. It is great to be able to relive the moments that are beautifully captured on film.
I want to Thank Chapala Weddings for sharing and for being a WONDERFUL part of their Wedding day. I also want to thank Tiffany (2nd photographer) and Andrew (2nd videographer) for helping with everything! Thank you again!!!
Response from Chapala Weddings on 11/21/2024
Thank you so much for so kind and warm words ! It was a pleasure !
Lance T
5.0
4/22/2024
Chapalaweddings shot our wedding in New Orleans in early April 2024. The photos and videos are absolutely beautiful!!! They are a great team and so awesome to work with! We could n...
ot be happier!
Response from Chapala Weddings on 04/23/2024
Thank you very much!
Tatjana M
5.0
2/27/2024
You guys are awesome! Chapalaweddings was one of the best decisions for our wedding day. We received our videos and photos about 2 week after the wedding and have personally watche...
d them over 10 times.They are seriously the best! We are ready to recommend them many many times..
Irina B
5.0
2/08/2024
Vitalii and Lena are an amazing videographer and photographer as well as amazing people! They were the absolute best!!They were professional but fun and made us so comfortable. Hig...
hly recommended!
Evgeniy H
5.0
2/07/2024
We were so happy we went with Chapalaweddings team! They were professional, on time and courteous throughout the entire day. He captured the exact beautiful shots and even more! I...
highly recommend you book them you won’t be disappointe
Irina B
5.0
2/06/2024
Vitalii and Lena are an amazing videographer and photographer as well as amazing people! They were the absolute best!!They were professional but fun and made us so comfortable. Hig...
hly recommended!
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Travel area: Within 300 miles
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