I can't say enough about how wonderful Lev is. We had him do both our engagement shoot and our wedding, and we couldn't be more thrilled that we chose him.
I knew from the moment we started planning that photography would be hugely important to me. I was very picky about what style I wanted, more than I was with anything else (dress included!). I wanted someone who took a lot of candids, used a photojournalistic style, and who edited the photos to have a slightly vintage-y, but also timeless look. (There's nothing I hate more than those cheesy, over-saturated, and staged wedding photos that you see EVERYWHERE.)
I couldn't find anyone local (we live in rural CT) whose work I loved and who was available. I was flipping through Pinterest and found a photo I liked, so I cliked on to it see who the photographer was, and it was Lev! He's based near NYC, where I lived for a long time and where we wanted to take our engagement photos, so it was perfect.
We were a little nervous before the engagement shoot, but Lev instantly put us at ease. He even took us out for a drink beforehand to get us relaxed and ready to have our picture taken!
Lev knows how to get the best picture possible without staging his clients too much. He makes sure the personalities of his subjects shine through. He has an amazing eye for backdrops and light. He's fun to be around puts everyone at ease. At our wedding he made sure everything happened on time without messing with the flow of the day, a perfect balance. He didn't get too "stage-y," but made sure not to miss any moments. He was unflappable and lighthearted, and just a joy to have around.
Throughout the whole process, Lev was great at communication, super responsive. He answered all my questions and assuaged any worries. He may be a little pricier than your average wedding photographer, but he's SO WORTH IT. He puts in more time and attention to detail than you can imagine. And remember, the day will come and go, the flowers will die, and you'll put your dress in storage, but the photographs are forever! (Oh, and the marriage. That, too.)