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Ksenia Vasenev
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Based in Gig Harbor, WA, Ksenia Vasenev Photography is a wedding photography company bringing stunning portraits to couples across the globe. Boasting a photojournalistic and natural approach, Ksenia delivers fairy-tale memories with just one click of her camera.
Passionate about photography from a young age, photographer and former event manager Ksenia Vasenev enjoys capturing couples’ personal moments. She’s traveled the world and lived in many different places, where she was able to develop her photographer’s eye and passion for true love.
When you book a package with Ksenia, you will be the only wedding she shoots in a day, ensuring her complete attention rests with you. You can choose for Ksenia to shoot in multiple locations for additional hours and even bring along a second shooter. From boudoir and engagement shoots to the magic of wedding day photos and the glory of a Trash the Dress session, Ksenia Vasenev Photography has it all. Official wedding portraits of you and your partner can be part of the day, as well as a slideshow for you to reminisce over for years to come. Ksenia is happy to travel, so do reach out. Her photography will instantly transport you back to the most intimate and memorable moments of your special day.
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Ksenia Vasenev
Owner
I am a photography storyteller based in Seattle and traveling worldwide.
Each love story is unique. So every session I do, no matter how small or big, it always is about my clients, my couples, their love, their story, their way. I am just there to capture it.
I traveled around the whole world and was lucky to capture love in different cultures, countries, and continents. Love is so powerful. It unites us and brings more meaning, happiness, and joy to our life. It speaks without words. It's everywhere. And I am very honored to witness and capture it with my camera. To make it last.
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5.0
out of 5.031 reviews
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Ksenia receives widespread acclaim for her wedding photography, with couples praising her talent, professionalism, and ability to create comfort in front of the camera. Her quick turnaround time, attention to detail, and positive attitude are repeatedly highlighted, making her a top choice for capturing special moments on a couple's big day. Reviewers appreciate her beautiful photos and stress-free process, with many recommending her services for outstanding results and memorable experiences.Review photos
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Irem O
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5.0
1/03/2026
We highly recommend Ksenia. She is a wonderful photographer, and we were thrilled with the final wedding gallery. Ksenia beautifully captured our day and was a pleasure to work wit...
h from beginning to end. We especially appreciated her responsiveness and willingness to follow up on our request for alternative photo options after the wedding.
Brittany E
5.0
11/15/2024
I cannot say enough about how wonderful Ksenia is. She is unbelievably talented and one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. She made the entire wedding planning process smoo...
th and stress free. I am thrilled with the quality of her work (she did both our engagement & wedding photos), and she is a master of perfecting lighting and location.
She also sent me 90 photos for a sneak peek 2 days after the wedding, and 1200 photos for our full gallery, exactly one month after our wedding.
She is also reasonably priced for the quality of her work. If you like light and bright style of photography, it is a NO BRAINER to hire Ksenia.
Signed,
A very happy recent/bride
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Nicole L
5.0
10/14/2024
Ksenia is incredible!! Hiring her was the best thing we did for our wedding. She so perfectly captured all the love and joy of the day and made us feel so comfortable. As two peopl...
e who sometimes feel awkward in front of a camera, she had us feeling comfortable and we had the most natural smiles and gorgeous photos.
Her professionalism was also outstanding! Ksenia was so efficient, sticking to the timeline and working flawlessly with our coordinator and Madison, the second shooter. I would 100% recommend Ksenia to anyone looking for a photographer. She is prompt, communicative, friendly, and does an all around incredible job.
Chris A
5.0
9/09/2024
Ksenia was a dream come true when it came to our wedding photography. From the initial planning process through the engagement shoot, the buildup to the wedding and the big day its...
elf, she was encouraging, knowledgeable, kind and enthusiastic. When nerves and stress threatened to bring us down, Ksenia knew how to put my bride and me at ease, bringing out the best side of us on-camera and off.
The most amazing part about Ksenia's photos is how she captures our emotions and those of our loved ones at exactly the right moments. It's what we were hoping for when we sought her services, and she absolutely delivered. Ksenia consistently responded quickly to our communications leading up to the wedding, and delivered her completed photoset on time. The results were absolutely stunning!
If genuine joy, low-stress, responsiveness, and amazing results are what you want for your wedding photography experience, Ksenia is hands-down your best choice.
Lucas P
5.0
2/25/2024
We absolutely loved having Ksenia as our wedding photographer and would highly recommend her to anyone! She is such a pleasure to work with and we appreciated her cheery attitude b...
efore, during, and after the event. She added to the joy and laughter of the day and took excellent photos in the process. Ksenia made being in front of the camera a comfortable experience for us, our families, and our wedding party. She's an expert group manager as well as photographer. Our photos were delivered within a month, which is unheard of, and most importantly they are a gorgeous representation of the day. Don't hesitate to book Ksenia as your photographer -- you won't be disappointed!
Kevin H
5.0
11/10/2023
Gosh, we are speechless! What incredible photos - you perfectly captured our beautiful day and viewing these photos almost makes us want to do it all over again! :) Again, thank yo...
u so much for being such a bright and lovely person - you made us non-model-folk feel comfortable as you worked to get the best shots of us and our family. We'll cherish these forever.
Alex D
5.0
10/15/2023
Ksenia was awesome! She was super easy to work with, had so much positive energy the entire day of the wedding, kept everyone's spirits up and the photos were incredible. We would ...
highly recommend using Ksenia!!
Geneva L
5.0
10/11/2023
I cannot say enough good things about Ksenia!! Truly - she brought all the expertise, fun and professionalism you could ever ask for. I have never been professionally photographed ...
before and I'm generally uncomfortable in front of a camera, but Ksenia made me feel beautiful and relaxed. She is very engaged and knows just what to say to get the shot. Plus all of the candids from the reception and details were so on point. I am so thrilled I get to look back on these pictures forever.
Michaela M
5.0
8/29/2023
We absolutely loved Ksenia! From our first zoom call to the day we received our photos, the entire experience was amazing. She was energetic, bubbly and positive throughout both th...
e engagement session and our wedding day. She has this unique ability to make you feel comfortable which makes the entire process fun!
Her photos speak for themselves - they are beautiful! We couldn't recommend her more.
We're still getting compliments from out guests/bridal party on how much they loved our photographer! :)
Rosie S
5.0
8/24/2023
I honestly can't say enough wonderful things about Ksenia. She was such a JOY to work with. Not only are her pictures absolutely beautiful, but makes the entire process as smooth a...
nd easy as possible (which for a stressed bride I appreciated this so much!!). She made us feel comfortable from the first ZOOM session we had and when we met her in person at our engagement shoot we knew instantly we had made the right choice for us. We received so many compliments from friends and family on our pictures, but also the overall experience Ksenia created at our wedding. She really is THE BEST!
Tricia F
5.0
8/09/2023
Ksenia did a fantastic job as a photographer for my son's wedding. So professional but fun and very efficient. So many great pictures that captured the feel of the wedding. H...
ad us all smiling including the smallest members of the family. So much fun to work with
Yuchen Z
5.0
3/22/2023
Delightful. Professional. Creative. Calm but very chipper at the same time. Smiley. Amazing. Phenomenal. Enthusiastic. A dream to work with.
These are just a few words that come t...
o my mind when I think about Ksenia, our amazing wedding photographer. I’m not sure my review can do her justice because Ksenia was my favorite professional to work with and one of the best decisions I made during the stressful wedding planning.
I immediately fell in love with her aesthetic when I looked at her portfolio and knew our wedding photos would come out exactly as I would have wanted if we worked with her. But what really put Ksenia above all others was her professional and happy attitude that she puts into working with her clients. During our meetings, Ksenia was very positive and even though my husband wasn’t too keen on hiring a photographer and having to pose for so many photos, Ksenia came up with creative ways to appease him that allowed us to get our photos in but also got maximum time to spend with her guests.
You really don’t know what it’s like to work with a photographer until the day of and I know it can be scary but let me tell you that Ksenia was the one that put us and our guests’ minds as ease when things didn’t go as planned. She maintained her positive and happy demeanor throughout the entire long wedding day and snapped all the beautiful moments of the day. I had the pleasure of hiring her for both the rehearsal dinner cruise the night before and the wedding day so I got to see her in action TWICE! She was so on it. All our guests commented on how she was not intrusive in taking photos but she was Workin’ it all night! She was everywhere!! I don’t know how that’s even possible. On the wedding day, she had an assistant who helped her be even more present everywhere. It was such a dream working with Ksenia and I highly highly recommend her for your wedding photographer if you are even slightly drawn to her aesthetic. You will NOT regret it.
Tip for the Bride & Groom - the only thing I wish I did better in the photos department is I wish I wrote out a better list of photos I wanted to get done and planned out exactly when they were going to happen. I half planned that part and thought it could happen naturally but that is just not the case in weddings…..In the moment I thought would be OK but afterwards regretted not taking every single photo I wanted. I should’ve told Ksenia to hold me accountable to what I said I wanted before the wedding started because my brain didn’t work the same once it started (too caught up in the moment). I’m grateful I had two days to get all the photos in though so it worked out for me but if you only have one day, plan it out to the T!
Natalie V
5.0
2/23/2023
Ksenia is fantastic to work with. She is extremely professional, talented, warm and friendly. Our wedding photos turned out so great…they were beyond what I could’ve ever imagined!...
Ksenia is communicative and gives good direction without being overbearing. Many of my favorite photos are the ones that she got when people didn’t know she was there capturing the beauty of the moment. I recommend her to everyone I know and I hope to get a chance to work with her again. A truly exceptional photographer 💖
Lan Thao N
5.0
2/16/2023
We're so happy we were able to work with Ksenia for our wedding in July 2022. Everyone commented and said how much they enjoyed having her there. Her energy was infectious and made...
our entire party super comfortable throughout the process. She advised us on the hours we needed and didn't try to upsell us at all. We could not have chosen a better photographer for our event! We would choose her over and over again. Ksenia's photos are absolutely beautiful - full of life, vibrant, and bright. We were "happy crying" looking at these together the past few months and so excited to get these printed and up on our wall.
Yashar and Nedda Z
5.0
10/19/2022
This may be cheesy, but there are no words to describe how incredible Ksenia is. We researched quite a bit before finding our photographer, and I'm so glad we came across her page....
Not only did she make us feel comfortable and special in our engagement session and on our wedding day, she made our family and friends feel the same. Everyone constantly commented on how professional, kind, and accommodating Ksenia was throughout the event, and we were so sad to say goodbye when it was over. Our photos turned out better than we could have imagined and we cant wait for her to photograph life's special moments to come. Would (and have) recommend her in a heartbeat!!
Joel G
5.0
10/12/2022
Everything about working with Ksenia was so great! She was very punctual and professional, she was the most positive and encouraging person, she made it feel so easy and natural (e...
specially for someone who feels awkward getting their picture taken), the pictures were so light and airy and looked incredible (not to mention that they were delivered very quickly), and the list goes on and on. I would HIGHLY recommend her for anyone looking for a wedding photographer! After having her photograph our wedding, it’s pretty obvious how much she cares about and invests in every wedding she does.
Gabriella N
5.0
9/19/2022
Ksenia is hands down the BEST. From the moment we met her a year and a half before our wedding we knew we wanted her to be a part of our special day. She is a ray of sunshine and b...
rought so much excitement to our day . Not only is she a wonderful person she is also so talented at taking photos. We are beyond thrilled at how they turned out. We would 100% recommend Ksenia to anyone looking for a topnotch photographer.
Alexa P
5.0
2/28/2022
Ksenia was an absolute gem to work with from day one! She shot both our engagement photos and wedding day and we could not have imagined our day without her. Her energy is so posit...
ive and exciting to be around - while still making sure everyone is comfortable and relaxed on camera. Our friends and family raved about how great she was to be around all day, and the photos she took were breathtaking. Between her and her partner they were able to capture the “main show” while also getting our friends and families reactions in the background, and those little moment are so special to us. Thank you so much for making our special day even more magical, and for capturing the best moments of the day.
Jonathan T
5.0
12/01/2021
From the beginning of the booking process to the final communication providing our wedding photos (and a beautiful slide show), Ksenia was the most amazing and professional photogr...
apher that we could have ever asked for.
She made the process easy beforehand, asking all the questions she would need to know the answers to in order to make our day flawless. She came early on our wedding day to walk the property and plot her course for the days events. She also brought an assistant with her, Maria, who was just as wonderful as Ksenia.
I can't stress enough how sweet, lovely and kind they both were. They were very encouraging during all of our photos, coaching us in a positive manner to make sure that we were delivering our best looks for the big day. It even started to rain during the ceremony, and they made the best of a wet situation by capturing some very cool photos using the rain as a backdrop.
Our reception was at a separate location about 30 miles south of the venue, and they were more than willing to make the trip and spend the whole day with us. At the reception, they captured so many beautiful moments and didn't just focus on us. We have hundreds of photos of our family and friends truly enjoying one another, and those memories are as important to us as our ceremony is.
Almost every guest at the wedding went out of their way to tell us how much they enjoyed getting to know Ksenia and Maria, and how it was like having another friend there.
If we could give Ksenia and Maria more than 5 stars we would. Their rates were extremely affordable for the incredible work they did throughout the day, not just taking photographs but also getting to know our family and friends. You will not regret entrusting your big day to Ksenia (and Maria), they were truly perfect.
Elise H
5.0
11/29/2021
Ksenia is absolutely amazing. She is a dream photographer. First of all, she is loving, kind, and makes you feel totally comfortable. She’s friendly and always smiling. She was ext...
remely responsive to all of our requests and questions. She even kept my mom happy (which isn’t easy)!
The photos are beyond amazing. We have been told by so many people that our photos are magical and incredible. Here are some reviews from our guests-
“ Whatever you paid the photographer - double it!!!”
“ Kids, I just looked at your pictures and they are so perfect. I had to wipe my eyes a few times; the photographer captured the joy and love on that day.”
“ I hope you had a memorable honeymoon. Your pictures are more than amazing. Your smile is radiant and the way he looks at you makes my heart burst with happiness for you both. Your wedding day was perfect I will never forget it. Thank you for allowing us to be part of it.”
“ These are the most Beautiful pictures I have ever seen!!!!!
Such a beautiful day!!!!!
They captured it Perfectly!!!!!!!”
“These wedding photos are the most beautiful ever in the whole world.”
“ Omg your photographer did beautiful work. Wow she really did an excellent job. It was such a beautiful day.”
Thank you Ksenia for capturing the love on our wedding day! You’re the best!
Pamela L
5.0
8/19/2021
Where to even begin - after attending the wedding of a dear friend and seeing how Ksenia interacted with the guests and truly captured the beauty and joy of the day, we knew that s...
he was who we wanted when it came time for our own wedding. From our very first meeting, Ksenia had a kind and thoughtful approach and truly cared about getting to know us as a couple, which came through so beautifully in our photos. She captured everything from the big moments to the small details and through our gallery we get to remember our wedding day over and over again. And, her wonderful editing brightened up what was a rather cloudy Seattle day! We would absolutely, enthusiastically recommend Ksenia for your wedding or special occasion!
Jessica H
5.0
8/01/2021
Wow! She way AMAZING! And that's an understatement! She was one of the BEST photographers I have ever had the pleasure of working with! We are beyond happy with our photos! They ar...
e absolutely gorgeous and we couldn't be any happier! she was so professional and very very upbeat the whole day! We added the extra photographer option and the lady she brought with her was also amazing! They were both very nice and kind and made me feel absolutely stunning! We now have some of the prettiest and coolest wedding photos I have EVER seen! Im no longer drooling over everyone else's wedding photos online because I have such gorgeous ones of my own! Seriously guys I cannot stop looking at them 😍 I am constantly getting compliments on them. They are just perfect! Definitely don't undervalue your photographer and skimp on the price because it is the BEST investment you can make during your wedding! It is the one thing (besides you know, the actual marriage) that you get to keep of the day. It is what helps you document the day. It is just so important and we cannot thank Ksenia enough because now we have all of the absolutely gorgeous photos to help us remember our day. Definitely take time to look at her photography and reach out and talk to her and book her because you will not regret it! (we also had ALL of our beautiful photos in a month and about 10 sneak peak photos to post 2 days after!)
Response from Ksenia Vasenev Photography on 08/13/2021
OMG, thank you sooo much, Jessica, for all your kind words! You made me cry happy tears ❤️...
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nicole E
5.0
7/09/2021
I have to admit that I underestimated the heck out of Ksenia. She is AMAZING. She was everywhere, had the best attitude I've ever seen, and took such amazing artistic photos I didn...
't know I could be photogenic. I am floored. Please let me convince you to book her because she deserves all the business she could ever want. I wish I could post a photo?
Lori R
5.0
1/19/2021
Our experience with Ksenia was amazing! She had great reviews, and I loved the work she had posted. She set up a video conference so we could get to know each other and ask her que...
stions. We hit it off right away. She is so genuine, kind, flexible, reasonably priced, and she goes over and beyond to make her clients happy. We had to make a few different changes to our engagement photo session due to weather and our wedding due to COVID. She was more than understanding and willing to work with us. We absolutely loved our engagement and wedding photos! She captured so many special moments. Our experience with her was so wonderful that we re-booked her for our larger wedding/reception next August.
Liz E
5.0
1/11/2021
Ksenia is a WONDERFUL photographer! She was timely with sending us photos, hilarious and a great addition to our wedding day. She not only got a glowing review from us but everyone...
in our wedding! She made us feel like royalty with all of her comments throughout the day. She is so warm and friendly and knows her way around the camera! We highly recommend her to anyone!
KRISTA K
5.0
1/04/2021
Ksenia did our small covid friendly wedding and was very flexible in our constantly changing plans and venues that 2020 gave us. She also was very quick in responses with not only ...
the changes but my lists and the large amount of family shots we had. She also braved the cold of the Cle Elum mountains in November and flurries of snow for the perfect shots of the day.
Jahmilia P
5.0
12/26/2020
Ksenia is an amazing photographer, she was great with my twins and my whole family loved her. Our wedding photos came out fantastic and she delivered them on schedule I would defin...
itely hire her again and I would definitely recommend her to all my friends and family. Thank you ksenia for capturing my special day
Ngân H
5.0
3/11/2020
Absolutely amazing! My husband and I was introduced to Ksenia through a friend. We LOVE her style, package comes at affordable price and Ksenia is so easy to work with. The final p...
ictures were even better than we expected. Introduced her to a friend and they loved her too :)
Meagan B
5.0
3/11/2020
Ksenia was so amazing. She caught all of those little moments that mean so much to the hubby and me when we look at our album. Her friendly and professional attitude made for a str...
ess-free booking process and her price was more than fair. She also braved the storm with us just to get the perfect shot in front of the Snoqualmie waterfall, she was a trooper!
Daria V
5.0
3/05/2020
WOW – Ksenia, thank you so very much for our incredible photos!!! We just spent the last hour looking through them all and can’t believe how beautiful they are. Thank you so much f...
or all your hard work and your speedy turnaround. They are just stunning. Thank you again – we are beyond happy.
Becca B
5.0
2/11/2020
Oh. My. Gosh. You are phenomenal and I love them so much I want to hug you! I can’t believe you got them all done!!! Ksenia, really- they are absolutely gorgeous, I can’t even beli...
eve that’s us! I shared them with my family and everyone LOVES them! Thank you so so much, you are incredible and I’m so lucky to have you as our photographer.
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