5.0
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Pristine quality
Seasoned with weddings
Small Team. Big Heart. Timeless Memories.
SF & Bay Area, Napa,Carmel, Pleasanton
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Videography services available
Valentina and her team did an amazing job photographing our wedding. She was easy to communicate with and very knowledgeable about photography. She helped calm a lot of my anxiety on the day of our wedding because she knew exactly what she was doing and I knew she would capture all the important moments. The final photos and videos were perfect.
Evelia R.
5.0
Valentina and her videographer did an excellent job shooting our wedding in San Jose. Valentina is professional, kind, and driven. She was responsive to all of our questions and fair. The photos came out better than we could have imagined. She captured incredible candid, special moments, and the lighting was top notch. Her price was competitive and one of the driving factors for us to choose her company. Highly recommend.
Lilia K.
5.0
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Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team is a boutique wedding imagery company based in San Francisco, California. Founded by Valentina, the lead photographer and creative heart of the team, we specialize in capturing authentic, emotional moments that tell your unique love story.
With over 12 years of experience in the photo and film industry, Valentina has traveled across Asia, Europe, and the United States, honing her craft before settling in California and establishing Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team in 2019.
Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team a small, handpicked team that cares deeply about both the results and your experience. From your first message to the final gallery, you’ll enjoy a truly personalized process — guided by the same people who will be with you on your wedding day. No random shooters — just professionals who share the same passion, vision, and dedication to excellence.
Our philosophy is simple: capture the essence of each celebration naturally, blending true emotions with gentle, timeless posing. The result? Elegant, meaningful imagery you’ll treasure for years to come.
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Film Photography
Online Proofing
Photo
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
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Wedding Activities
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Rehearsals & Parties
Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.
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Meet the team
Valentina Sidorova
Owner
Hello, my name is Valentina! I am founder and lead photographer of "Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team". I have been photographing couples and their happiness for more than 12 years. Our clients are people who value keeping their family history for many years, and we’re happy to help them. In our work we stick to core principles - true emotions and natural posing - to catch the perfect moments. We provide not only photo and video. We are giving you a timeless result - your wedding memories.
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Cosmopolit Photo & Video is highly praised for professional, responsive, and calming service. The team delivered stunning, magazine-quality photos and cinematic videos that captured candid moments and clients' vision. They were flexible, communicative, punctual, and offered competitive pricing. Many reviewers highly recommend them.Review photos
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Evelia R
5.0
8/21/2026
Valentina and her team did an amazing job photographing our wedding. She was easy to communicate with and very knowledgeable about photography. She helped calm a lot of my anxiety ...
on the day of our wedding because she knew exactly what she was doing and I knew she would capture all the important moments. The final photos and videos were perfect.
Lilia K
5.0
7/12/2026
Valentina and her videographer did an excellent job shooting our wedding in San Jose. Valentina is professional, kind, and driven. She was responsive to all of our questions and fa...
ir. The photos came out better than we could have imagined. She captured incredible candid, special moments, and the lighting was top notch. Her price was competitive and one of the driving factors for us to choose her company. Highly recommend.
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Adeel P
5.0
6/29/2026
Valentina and her team did an amazing job before, during, and after our event. She took the time to understand what we wanted captured from the event and ensured that all the key d...
etails were captured. Would recommend to anyone looking for a photo/video service for their special events!
Rachel K
5.0
4/23/2026
We wanted to sincerely thank the Cosmopolit Photo & Video team for being such an incredible part of our wedding day!
From start to finish, they made the entire experience feel so ...
easy, comfortable, and special. It truly meant so much to have a team we could fully trust to capture such an important moment in our lives. The day was everything and more. Our hearts are beyond full from all the love and support we felt from our close friends and family—and we know they played such a big role in preserving those memories!
Monica T
5.0
4/09/2026
Hiring Valentina and John from Cosmopolit for our wedding was the best decision we ever made! Our wedding photos and videos were breathtaking!! They made us feel so comfortable aro...
und the camera and were such a pleasure to work with. They were very professional, extremely responsive and handled every last minute detail! Check out their website - their work is truly exceptional!! They have many different packages to choose from. We loved how transparent their pricing was. We are so grateful to have found Cosmopolit and will cherish our photos and videos forever. Can't say enough about how awesome they were!! Absolutely the best!!
Daniel W
5.0
2/08/2026
We had a great time working with Valentina and the Cosmopolit team. She was very flexible with working within our budget, and made sure to understand our vision for the photos. The...
day of the wedding, Valentina provided excellent direction for some amazing photos while also coordinating people according to the schedule we sent her. We're very happy that we worked with her!
Tobin A
5.0
6/28/2025
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Valentina and the Cosmopolit Photo & Video team for our engagement shoot, and we cannot recommend them highly enough!
Despite the rain...
and less-than-ideal weather on the day of our shoot, the photos and video turned out beyond beautiful — truly capturing the emotion and joy of the moment in a way that exceeded all our expectations. The fact that they were able to create such stunning work under those conditions speaks volumes about their talent, creativity, and professionalism.
From the very start, Valentina and her team were thoughtful, detailed, and incredibly kind. They didn’t just show up to capture moments — they genuinely cared about making the entire experience special for us. Their attention to detail, from lighting to angles to timing, was impeccable. And beyond the technical excellence, they were selfless and helpful, going above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable, confident, and present in the moment.
The final product — both video and photos — are something we will cherish forever. If you’re looking for a team that blends artistry with heart, professionalism with warmth, and quality with care, look no further than Valentina and Cosmopolit.
David C
5.0
4/01/2025
Valentina is a skilled and accommodating photographer.
She met with us first to discuss our vision and expectations before signing the contract and later a month or two before our...
wedding date to go over our preferences more in detail.
On the day of the wedding she took a lot of pictures of the two of us posing before the wedding as well as a lit of pictures of family and friends as we requested.
We were very happy with the style and the color scheme of the photos for our winter reception. The photos reflect the cozy and darker vibe we were going for. We also have a ton of pictures to share with guests both candids and group photos.
Kristin M
5.0
1/15/2025
Our photographer was Valentina! The photos turned out AMAZING!! Super respectful photographer who listened and carried out my exact vision! We could not be happier!
Nelson W
5.0
10/22/2024
We loved our experience working with Cosmopolit. Their website was easy to browse through. Communication was easy. Most importantly the photos all turned out great! The lightin...
g and focus were on-point! We received over 500 high quality photos which I really appreciated. I would highly recommend.
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 11/03/2024
Nelson, that's wonderful to hear! It was a pleasure to work with you.
Abeer A
5.0
10/17/2024
We are so thrilled with the incredible work our wedding photographer did for our special day! From the start, they were punctual, professional, and captured every special moment be...
autifully. Their attention to detail was impeccable, ensuring that every shot felt meaningful and authentic. They were also highly responsive and easy to communicate with throughout the process, which made the experience stress-free. The quality of both the photos and video exceeded our expectations—absolutely stunning! I’m so glad we chose them and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a talented and reliable photographer.
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 10/17/2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you...
had such a positive experience with our services on your special day. We’re honored to have been part of your celebration, and your recommendation means the world to us! Wishing you all the happiness in this next chapter of your journey together.
Savannah R
5.0
9/16/2024
The team at Cosmopolit was beyond amazing to work with for our wedding photos & videos!
From the first call with Valentina, it was clear that the quality, quantity, and attention...
to detail was everything we could have wanted. John was also amazing on the day of coordinating mics, visuals, and storytelling with video and we can’t wait to relive these moments for a lifetime!
Many guests & family have raved about the magazine-quality photos & we are so grateful we found Cosmpolit! Also, thank you to Kate who kept us updated on invoicing and questions with quick turnarounds.
If you’re still looking for amazing photo & video - definitely reach out you won’t regret it!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 09/22/2024
Savannah, I am so happy to hear that you had such a great experience working with us!! Tha...
nk you so much for these kind words!! It was such a pleasure to work with you!
Tay C
5.0
9/06/2024
We can’t say enough good things about Valentina! From our very first call, she was so warm and easy to talk to, and we instantly knew we were in good hands. On the wedding day, she...
was an absolute dream—so flexible, knowledgeable and sweet, which really helped keep us calm and relaxed. Her presence made the whole experience fun, and it truly shows in the photos.
The pictures she took are simply stunning—she captured our day beautifully, and we will treasure these memories forever. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who is not only talented but also a joy to work with. We are so grateful for everything she did to make our day even more special!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 09/08/2024
Tay, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with Cosmopolit Photo & Video...
. We are glad that you had such a fantastic experience with us!
Adelaide A
5.0
9/03/2024
We had a great experience with Cosmopolit for our wedding photos.
Valentina was really nice to work with. She was kind and considerate, and helped make the photoshoot easy and non...
-awkward. She has a great eye for candids, too!
The pricing was very affordable for the area. We were able to get amazing professional photos for a much more reasonable price than we had expected.
We're really happy with how it turned out. We'll be looking back on our wedding day photos for the rest of our lives, so we're incredibly grateful to Valentina for capturing it so perfectly!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 09/04/2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! It is nice to hear that you had a positive ...
experience with us. We appreciate your kind words, and we are glad to have been a part of your special day!
Taylor S
5.0
8/27/2024
Amazing! We were so unsure of what we needed, how long, how we should pose and everything was taken care of. She was so helpful, available, and literally got every single type of p...
hoto you would want forever. Our friends, our family and us in the church. We had 3 events and all of them were beautifully photographed. We felt awkward in the church doing formal photos and she told us exactly how to pose and get the best shots. Overall I would 100% recommend and not to mention we received the photos hosted on a site to send to all our friends within a few weeks! Love love love. So happy!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 09/01/2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you felt suppor...
ted and comfortable throughout the process. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're so glad you loved the photos! Congratulations again! ❤️📸
Saoirse S
5.0
8/11/2024
Valentina was such a joy to work with!! She was so professional and thankfully knew what to do when I didn’t. Our photos are so gorgeous I can’t wait to put our wedding book togeth...
er!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 08/12/2024
Saoirse, thank you so much!! We enjoyed being a part of your wedding!
Nik k
5.0
8/09/2024
Valentina from Cosmopolit Photo was absolutely amazing! From the moment we met, she made us feel comfortable and excited about our wedding photos. On the day, she captured every sp...
ecial moment without us even noticing—her candid shots are stunning, and the posed ones are perfect.
Her attention to detail and quick turnaround made the whole experience wonderful. We couldn’t be happier with our photos—they perfectly capture the love and joy of our day.
Thank you, Valentina, for making our wedding unforgettable!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 08/10/2024
Thank you so much!! It was such a pleasure to work with you and Nicole! We wish you a life...
together full of happiness and joy!
Jackie S
5.0
8/05/2024
Cosmopolit was AMAZING!!!!! We loved the photos we received for our engagement shoot and we can't wait to see our wedding photos as well! Valentina was very professional and went...
above and beyond for us when it started raining during our shoot and insisted that if we wanted to keep taking photos, she was aboslutely happy to keep going. As a result we received some of the best photos.
They were on time, clear in instructions, and were amazing with poses. Love, love love them! I wish I could give them 10 stars!!!! Worth every penny.
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 08/05/2024
Omg!! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you loved...
your engagement photos and had such a positive experience with Valentina. We can't wait to send you more beautiful moments from your wedding. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your support. Thank you for choosing Cosmopolit!
Katie J
5.0
7/31/2024
The photos turned out amazing!! We were so thrilled to have her as our photographer because we could tell her photos were a step above the competition. I absolutely adore our weddi...
ng photos! She was very professional and her work is phenomenal!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 07/31/2024
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are glad to hear that you loved the photos and enj...
oyed the experience. It was an honor to be a part of your special day!
Charlotte D
5.0
7/04/2024
Valentina and her team were great and super professional! I can only recommend their photoshoot and retouching skills. Valentina our photographer has the right direction and makes ...
you confortable. She also offered great suggestion on location and outfits. Great experience, thank you!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 07/04/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words!! It was such a pleasure to meet and work with you!
Jesse R
5.0
4/11/2024
Valentina was incredibly flexible with what we wanted. She was prompt and professional. The photos turned out amazing and she was even able to edit out people in the background. If...
you have a San Francisco city hall wedding, Cosmopolit is the right choice.
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 04/11/2024
Thank you for your feedback and nice words! We are glad you liked the photos of your weddi...
ng. It was a pleasure working with you and capturing this special moment.
Cynthia K
5.0
3/12/2024
Amazing photography and videography skills! Their team is so creative and thought of beautiful ideas for our wedding photos. The videography was extremely quality too. They edited ...
the videos so nicely and came up with so many creative ideas on how to stitch the clips together. They told my husband and me how to pose for all the shots. Everything went very smoothly and the team was so communicative. Overall, I highly recommend!!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 03/13/2024
Thank you soooo much!
Alina V
5.0
2/21/2024
What is the key for stunning wedding photos? Photographer's skills! And it manifests itself not only in the ability to “hold a camera in your hands” but also, and no less important...
, in the ability to work with people, to be a psychologist. You have both of these essential skills! We even enjoyed the process of posing because our photographer managed to create an absolutely relaxed atmosphere: we joked, fooled around and kissed - we were ourselves, and as a result, we got a beautiful and candid photos.
P.S: And after the event, it was easy to contact you, you promptly answered questions and fulfilled all our requests. Highly recommend!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 03/05/2024
I'm glad that we were able to create a relaxed atmosphere during the photoshoot, allowing ...
you to be yourselves and resulting in beautiful and candid photos. I appreciate your kind words and recommendation. It was a pleasure working with you!
Hannah T
5.0
2/21/2024
Valentina did an amazing job, she's professional, responsive, made us feel comfortable, and told us how to pose cause it was our first couple photoshoot and I'm more than happy wit...
h the results, she truly goes above and beyond to make sure her clients love their photos and I will definitely be booking with her again in the future amazing work!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 03/05/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm happy to hear that you had a great experience d...
uring your couple photoshoot with us.
Sophia C
4.0
2/08/2024
Initial communication before the wedding was helpful and smooth we had two calls that Valentina the photographer set up. Day of the wedding was also very smooth Valentina and the v...
ideographer met us at the church and ver very professional and gave us direction. The final picture quality was amazing and the video was 4k such good quality. The communication after the wedding was tougher because it was just over chat on the knot, the video editor was not available for a phone call until a month out. Overall great quality product for the pictures.
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 02/09/2024
Sophia, thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly app...
reciate your honest review. Regarding the post-wedding communication, we apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. However, communication was always available and edits for a long video, which was a present for you, could be sent faster than a month later in text format - which for our work is a faster and more convenient option. Once again, thank you for your valuable feedback. We are committed to continuously improving our services and will take you preferences into account. We are delighted to hear that you were pleased with the overall quality of the pictures and video from your special day.
Sheina T
5.0
1/30/2024
Valentina and her team were amazing during our wedding! My husband found her on Instagram. Immediately she was very easy to communicate with; Even through our wedding day. Her team...
captured beautiful photos and videos of our special day. I am glad we booked with Cosmopolit Photo and video :) Thank you again, Valentina <333
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 01/30/2024
Thank you Sheina!! It was such a pleasure for us to be a part of your wedding day! ❤️
Lily B
5.0
12/31/2023
Highly recommend this team!! They did such a great job!! We got a lot of beautiful photos that we will cherish forever!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 01/08/2024
Thank you, Lily!! It was a pleasure to work with you!
Rebekah G
5.0
12/18/2023
Very quick responses to communication and had a very straightforward, stress-free experience on our wedding day. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 12/27/2023
Rebekah, Thank you so much for your recommendation! We are so glad to hear it. It was a pl...
easure to work with you too!!
Rabbie M
5.0
12/05/2023
Valentina and team were amazing! They worked with our very technical itinerary and made sure to catch all the amazing moments. They also weren’t in a rush to leave, which we apprec...
iated very much. They were very flexible to our schedule and got all the right angles for both the photos and videos. I highly recommend them!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 12/05/2023
Thank you so much, Rabbie! We are truly appreciate it!
Cindy C
5.0
11/28/2023
I can't express enough how wonderful it was working with Cosmpolit Phoot & Video Team. I mean, I found them in a crunch and I was just so happy I got to book them on such short not...
ice. From the jump, Valentina made it super easy to coordinate with. You can just tell by her level of professionalism that you were working with a real PRO! I already fell in love with her portfolio (that's a given) and she made it so easy to help me come up with the visual concept and the run down of what would work for my wedding and theme.
Since most of us are planning from scratch and zero experience, I was anxious to finding the best photographer & videographer. But when you work with someone of this level of expertise, all of the worrying just goes out the window. Also, if you are hesitating to decide whether to include video for your wedding, just DO IT.! The video came out exceptional, literally looks like a movie trailer. My husband and I cried because we could re-live the wedding over and over whenever we want.
I can't express how much I highly recommend the team. They are worth every cent! Thank you again to Cosmopolit Team!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 11/28/2023
Thank you so much, Cindy, for such a kind words!! We loved working with you!
Cindy C
5.0
11/28/2023
I can't express enough how wonderful it was working with Cosmpolit Phoot & Video Team. I mean, I found them in a crunch and I was just so happy I got to book them on such short not...
ice. From the jump, Valentina made it super easy to coordinate with. You can just tell by her level of professionalism that you were working with a real PRO! I already fell in love with her portfolio (that's a given) and she made it so easy to help me come up with the visual concept and the run down of what would work for my wedding and theme.
Since most of us are planning from scratch and zero experience, I was anxious to finding the best photographer & videographer. But when you work with someone of this level of expertise, all of the worrying just goes out the window. Also, if you are hesitating to decide whether to include video for your wedding, just DO IT.! The video came out exceptional, literally looks like a movie trailer. My husband and I cried because we could re-live the wedding over and over whenever we want.
I can't express how much I highly recommend the team. They are worth every cent! Thank you again to Cosmopolit Team!
Ashley F
5.0
10/08/2023
Working with Valentina for our wedding ceremony was absolutely wonderful. From the beginning, she made it easy for us to give input on the direction we wanted to go with our photos...
in our consultation sessions and our text group. Ultimately, we relied on her vast experience to capture the beauty of our day. And we are so glad we did! Our wedding photos not only were beautiful but also playful, loving and full of joy. She went above and beyond to capture the beauty of our love, and for that we will forever be grateful!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 10/08/2023
Thank you so much!!
Shany B
5.0
6/03/2023
We hired Cosmopolit photo & video team for our wedding. From consultation call, location scouting, wedding day to delivery of final photos and videos, we had a pleasure working wit...
h them.
They were:
- Flexible and understanding to changes and crazy wedding schedules
- Well equipped!!!
- Super professional: we’re not in front of cameras often so it’s a bit awkward for us to do a grand photo/video shoot. But they gave us direction, pose ideas, and made us feel comfortable so that we could be in the moment to embrace the experience.
- Very skilled: in addition to taking the photos and videos, they are skilled editors! We loved our final edited photos and videos. Our videos were a lot longer than we expected. We were so glad that many of our footages weren’t cut just to meet time frame.
Overall, they just knew what to do and that really helps ease the stress of wedding day. We appreciated how thoughtful and genuine they were. We would definitely book them again for other occasions :) <3
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 06/03/2023
Hi Shany, thank you so much!! It was such a pleasure to work with you!!
Michael J
5.0
12/29/2022
Dear John and Valentina,
This message is long overdue, and
for that we deeply apologize. We
want to thank you both for taking
such stunning photos of us, our
ceremonies, our venue,...
and every
moment in between. Your vibrant
photos captured the immense love
in the air we felt that day--from one
another and from our families.
These we will surely look back on
for years to come with a big smile
on our faces. It was an absolute
pleasure working with you both, and
neither of us could think of two
better people suited to share our
special day with.
Anna S
5.0
12/27/2022
What a great experience working with this team!! Easy going and nice people who made us feel very comfortable. Working with them was super easy and a lot of fun! This is by far my ...
favorite photo shoots we’ve done! The pictures are all amazing. Highly recommend for anyone who needs a professional couple photoshoot!
Alvina A
5.0
12/27/2022
Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team did our wedding photos! They helped a lot with posing, which was perfect for us because we have no idea how to pose. Their prices are perfect! And th...
e most important the end result! The photos are amazing! Can't stop looking at them, even though it's been 2 months after the event! I would recommend them to any of my friends!
Felicia M
5.0
8/28/2022
Valentina and her team were amazing! The photos and video captured our wedding beautifully. We would definitely recommend Valentina again.
-Josh and Felicia McMenemy
Anastasia M
5.0
5/23/2022
Valentina is a sweet person and a good photographer. She came to our event on time, took many „natural“ photos and also helped us with posing. We liked a lot of pictures out of wha...
t she sent us as a final result. The wait for the result was a little longer that I expected but it was worth it. I would work with her again!
Response from Cosmopolit Photo & Video Team on 05/23/2022
Thank you so much Anastasia!! It was so much pleasure to work with you and your husband!
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