About this vendor
Valiko Proskurnin Photography is a wedding photographer based in New York. Leaving staged and unnatural photography behind, this artist specializes in capturing the sincere and authentic moments that a special day brings. With this behind-the-camera creativity, couples can just sit back and enjoy the photo while Valiko takes care of the details. Capturing the essence and emotion of the wedding, his photojournalistic style allows the newlyweds' love to shine in the spotlight.
Details
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
- Printed Enlargements
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2024.2023.
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There are not enough words or emotions that would describe the extraordinary talent of Valiko in capturing and creating lifetime memories of our daughter and son-in-law’s destinati...
on wedding. From the beginning to the end, every moment and every detail was captured. We had never formally met Valiko until the day of the wedding, and he was absolutely charming and compassionate with everyone in attendance. I only wish we could do it all over again to re-enact the joy and the happiness that we see every time we look at both the photographs and videos. Thank you ever so much Valiko from all of us for making the day so very special!
If you're seeking a wedding photographer and videography team that goes above and beyond, look no further than Valiko & his dynamic trio of videographers, Alex, Ana & Anatoly. Our ...
wedding, set against a breathtaking beachfront venue in Punta Cana, was made even more magical thanks to their exceptional talent and dedication.
From the initial contact, Valiko's professionalism and responsiveness were evident. He swiftly addressed all our queries and provided transparent explanations of pricing and the day's schedule. Moreover, his extensive knowledge of Punta Cana's venues proved invaluable, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
On the day itself, the entire team exuded warmth, punctuality, and professionalism. They seamlessly integrated into the festivities, capturing every precious moment with ease and grace. Their approach was not only skillful but also personable, making us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the day.
The photographs and wedding video exceeded our wildest expectations. Each image and frame is a masterpiece, immortalizing the love, joy, and beauty of our special day. Valiko, Alex, Ana, and Anatoly have an incredible eye for detail, effortlessly capturing the essence of our love story in every shot.
However, what truly set them apart, was their innovative live stream service. When my father, unfortunately, couldn't attend due to a medical emergency, we opted to include the live stream option. Little did we know, it would become one of the most poignant aspects of our wedding day.
Watching the live stream brought tears to our eyes as it beautifully unfolded like a scripted movie, capturing every emotion, vow, and heartfelt moment. It was as if our absent loved ones were right there beside us, sharing in the joy and love of the occasion.
In the end, we're not just grateful for the stunning photographs and videos; we're thankful for the memories they've preserved and the moments they've allowed us to relive again and again. Valiko, Alex, Ana, and Anatoly, you are true artists, and we are forever indebted to you for immortalizing our love story with such grace and passion.
For couples considering their services, don't hesitate. Valiko & team are not just photographers and videographers; they are memory-makers, storytellers, and dreamweavers. Trust them to capture your special day, and you'll be left with treasures to cherish for a lifetime. Thank you from the depths of our hearts.
- The Lizardo’s
Val was an amazing photographer on our special day. He beautifully captured our day in really special candid moments. His vibe is very light and natural (natural to the eye, he put...
it) and loved that we got to see real emotion through our photos. He was very comfortable to be around and honestly had a lot of fun with him through out the whole day’s experience! I would highly recommend Val to friends and shoot with him again for future photoshoots.
Val was an absolute dream to work with! He is polite, helpful, thoughtful, and just overall a joy to be around. His photography skills are excellent, and he made it feel like he wa...
s a part of our family on our very important day. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer, and highly recommend him for your special day! We love our pictures and will cherish them forever.
Valiko was very easy and fun to work with. We were more than pleased with our photos and loved every single one! We would hire him again in a heartbeat.
From the moment I met Valiko, he was very straightforward, informative, and professional, he went above and beyond to catch the perfect moments. I highly recommend Valiko Proskurni...
n Photography and will be contacting very soon. Thank you soo much for your patience and breathtaking photography. 😊
This guy was an amazing photographer ! I would recommend him for anyone's wedding!! He did great work and was hilarious in the process! He was great with everyone and got several l...
aughs! He was also very professional! I would hire him again in a second for any event I may have in the future! Thanks again!!!
Valiko was amazing! His photography is unlike any other photographer out there. He takes the time to really work with you. He makes it all seem so effortless. I couldn't imagine no...
t using him for any photos. I feel so blessed that we found Valiko. We are willing to give personal testimony to the job he did. If you are looking for the best, look no further. We loved Valiko and we will use him for every photoshoot! Thanks Valiko for all of your hard work!!! You truly are a PRO!
Valiko went above and beyond our expectations. He was attentive to detail and open to photo ideas. We were very lucky he was able to capture our wedding memories.
Absolutely amazing! Captured moments I didn't even know happened! In LOVE with the pictures he got and how down to Earth yet professional he is. 10/10 Highly recommend!
What an incredible honor is was to have Valiko Proskurnin photograph our wedding! We could not be more happy or thankful!!!
Valiko was absolutely FABULOUS and such a pleasure to ...
work with. He is so kind and makes you feel extremely comfortable. He is creative, flexible, and extremely talented. I honestly could not say enough great things about him and his talent!! I am so fortunate that we have our beautiful pictures to look back at forever! No hesitation- book with Valiko!
Everyone of our photos were Fantastic!!!!!!!!!
Best photographer - thank you, Valiko!
Valiko was such a joy to work with. He is so accommodating, and so kind, we highly recommend him to anyone. He's such a gentleman and really knows how to capture the event. He take...
s such beautiful pictures too!! I never thought i'd have such beautiful wedding pictures. Everyone oohs and awes over them, and we'll treasure them forever!
Can’t go wrong with Valiko Proskurnin. Not only have I had the privilege to work along side him but I’ve had the extreme pleasure to have him photograph my elopement and my family ...
session. When you book Valiko, you get a photographer who learns about you as a couple or family. Creates an artistic experience unlike any other. Your photos will be exquisite and timeless at the same time. He’s extremely creative and your photos won’t look like everyone else’s. They will be fresh and exciting. He captures precious moments in that lens that you didn’t even realize took place. His eye is top notch. He’s warm and kind and a delight to have as your photographer. I love his work. I love him as a person and you won’t be disappointed, ever.
My daughter got married this summer in New Milford, NJ, and through her own research found Valiko Proskurnin Photography, and we all loved his past work. As a photography enthusias...
t, I can attest to the very high quality photos that Valiko produces. His work is outright gorgeous, both from an artistic and technical point of view, as well as being able to tell beautiful stories from the wedding day, while evoking strong emotions. When you watch his photos, you can see that he is a true artist, who loves what he does and who will go the extra mile to produce that very special piece of memory. If all you want are photos of the wedding party, family and guests posing, get a more generic photographer. However, if you want photos of this very special day that you would want to admire and cherish over and over for the rest of your life, Valiko is a great choice. The only dilemma we have now is to choose from the hundreds of fantastic photos for our prints and books!
Valiko is also a nice and easy person to work with, accommodating while being full of creative ideas. I couldn't recommend Valiko more!
Valiko was such a delight to work with. He was responsive, flexible, and accommodating to all of our needs on our big day. We originally had talked about him leaving after the firs...
t dances, but he ended up staying until our sparkler send off a few hours later for no extra charge! I am extremely happy that he did, as those are some of our favorite photos. We are very satisfied with our photos and overall experience with Valiko. We highly recommend him to anyone in the area looking for a reliable, and friendly photographer! Thank you Valiko!
Valiko was an amazing person to work with! We live out of state and he was available any time we needed. He was early to the wedding and had an amazing attitude. My guests complime...
nted how he seemed just as happy for us as we were! The pictures all turned out amazing and I look forward to working with him again!!
We talked to several photographers before hiring Valiko Proskurnin Photography and were sooo happy with our choice! He allowed the day to naturally be what it was and recorded it a...
s it happened, without acting as a wedding planner. He was professional and considerate and everyone loves the photos. Highly recommend!
Valiko was amazing! We could tell he was passionate about what he does. He really tried to make our day special and unique. He was very attentive to what we wanted for pictures and...
went above and beyond for us. He had wonderful ideas and they turned out beautifully! If you want a wedding photographer that knows what he's doing, loves what he does, and is an all around great guy, Valiko is your man!
I'm glad that we booked Valiko to photograph our wedding. He was relaxed, fun to be around, and unobtrusive on the day of-- he just had a great attitude. Also, I'm struck by how we...
ll his photos capture the relationships that my husband and I have with each other and with our families and friends. It feels like he really "got" us, and that's such a sweet feeling to have when you look through your wedding photos.
We had the great opportunity to work with Valiko Proskurnin Photography recently. I will describe the experience in 3 words.....BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER! We were very pleased with Va...
liko and his photography of our wedding. We happened to find Valiko online after our first photographer backed out to shoot another wedding, just weeks before the date. We both work and Valiko was gracious enough to meet with us late in the evening. We were very lucky that he had our date available, because this guy books up fast! After seeing his work, I'm not surprised. He showed up right on time and shot non-stop throughout our big day. This guy works extremely hard, I don't know where he gets his energy. He has fantastic ideas for poses too. We were extremely blessed to find Valiko Proskurnin on such short notice and we are happy we did. He definitely should have been our first choice, we now know. We will never make that mistake again. My wife and I both would HIGHLY recommend Valiko Proskurnin Photography to anyone. Thank you, Valiko!
With how stressful weddings can be, it was a relief to work with Valiko. He was very professional, easy to work with and organized. His work is artistic, simple and amazing!! He ca...
ptured moments and scenes that we very well may have overlooked during that crazy wedding day and I can now look back at it all. My husband and I are extremely happy with the entire experience (from the engagement session to our wedding). What a joy to work with!! Valiko is someone we will always work with in the future....hopefully next time will be when he photograph our children. Valiko is one of the best, if not the best photographer !
My husband and I were truly pleased with the quality of our wedding photographs. I did not feel rushed or ordered around on the day of the wedding while taking pictures - which was...
great because there was a lot going on! Valiko was open to photo suggestions we wanted as well.
I would highly recommend their services to anyone planning on getting married or planning any special event needing documenting.
Valiko Proskurnin Photography did a SUPERB job for my wedding - this was a second marriage for me and they were great about doing exactly what I wanted (and also suggesting some gr...
eat options for me).
The book of photos was amazing and everyone that sees them loves it. I would HIGHLY recommend Valiko Proskurnin Photography!
My pictures turned out amazing! Valiko was so accommodating and professional. Everyone I have recommended to him has been thoroughly happy with his work.
Valiko Proskurnin Photography made my wedding day! They thought of everything and made my day that much simpler and magical! they thought of everything and took pictures I would ha...
ve never of thought to take, which are some of the best pictures of the whole night! Perfect quality and memorable photos! I get so many compliments on every picture of my wedding book i got from the too! LOVE LOVE LOVE VALIKO!
I would highly reccomend Valiko Proskurnin Photography for weddings and other events. They were so easy to work with and made sure that all my requests met when it came to wedding ...
day specifics. They took the time to have a sit down meeting prior to the day but were also very convienent to reach for further questioning. Valiko responded via email or phone call. As far as the product, I have been extremely pleased with my albums and individual photos.
Found Valiko Proskurnin Photography online for my daughter's wedding which was in Southampton, Pennsylvania, we are from Illinois. With all the planning and worries that go into a ...
wedding I was very grateful that I could relax knowing the photography for this very special day was in very good hands. What a great experience!!
We used Valiko Proskurnin for engagement photos and our wedding. They are wonderful to work with and do an amazing job. Would highly recommend them for anyone looking to have profe...
ssional photos for any event.
His work is wonderful. He is kind and hard working. He has a wonderful attitude and easy to work with. I would recommend his work for all special occasions. He captured every detai...
l of our wedding. Thank you Valiko!
Valiko Proskurnin was the perfect choice or our wedding. Valiko met with us four times before the wedding and was kind, polite, and helpful each time. He allowed us the freedom to ...
make four payments toward our total before the wedding, which helped us in budgeting for other things.
We had a great time doing our engagement photos with him, and they looked great. He was willing to go to two separate locations to photograph. On wedding day, he was the first person to arrive at the venue. My wife and I got ready in two separate locations about a mile apart, and Valiko went back and forth between these locations to get pictures while we got ready and the bridal party started showing up. He was upbeat, helpful, funny, and courteous all day long. His photography of the wedding itself and the reception was excellent. Every shot we could have wanted, Valiko got it. One of my guests, as Valiko walked by us to take a picture of something commented, "he has not stopped taking pictures for a minute." That's pretty accurate. He did not stop until the bride and I left, and by then it was just Valiko, a couple guests, and the bridal party. We were very happy with the results.
Rich and I live in NJ, but are getting married in my hometown of Philli. Valiko was more than accommodating to our crazy schedule. Rich and I were a bit nervous about the photos, b...
ut Valiko made us feel confortable and relaxed. It was actually freezing the day we took our pictures and when we looked at the proofs, it looked as if it was a beautiful Spring day! We were thrilled with the quality of the photos as well as how quickly Valiko produced the product. I would strongly recommend Valiko to anyone I know.
Highly recommend using Valiko as an engagement and wedding photographer. We could not be more in love with the photos, and Valiko was an absolute blast to work with. He listened to...
what we wanted and went above and beyond our expectations. Valiko was also extremely helpful throughout the wedding day and was more than willing to jump in and assist with whatever we needed. We cannot say enough great things about Valiko or his work. We are so thankful we chose him as our photographer!
Valiko is amazing! While my husband did most of the coordinating with him, we both could not be happier with him and his photos. We loved meeting up with him before the wedding - i...
t definitely put us at ease after having a chance to meet with him and just hang out. He is nice, kind and cares a lot of about the work he does. Our photos are beyond beautiful and we felt like we relived the entire day while looking through them. He was able to capture our personalities and those of our guests. I would highly recommend him and we hope we have an excuse to book him again!
Wow! I can't express into words how amazing Valiko is- as a person & as a photographer. My family, fiancé, friends, and I can't stop looking at our engagement pictures. They are be...
yond my wildest dreams. Valiko took so much time with us making sure he took every "photo-fantasy" I had. All around amazing experience.
Valiko not only did our wedding pictures but also our engagement pictures and videography at the wedding. Was there for everything and got pictures not only of my husband and I but...
also plenty of the family, friends and wedding party. He was there for the rehearsal, set up and wedding day for many hours. Never complained about the tons of pictures I wanted. I couldn't have asked for a better, personal photographer on our wedding day! He also got our pictures to us very fast! Thank you for all your hard work! I highly recommend Valiko Proskurnin Studio!
There are photographers, and then, there is Valiko Proskurnin. We chose Valiko as our wedding photographer and could not have been more pleased! He is a blast to work with and make...
s you feel comfortable, as though you've known him forever. As for his pictures, well, they speak for themselves. I compared photographers for weeks and his photos definitely stood out above all others! I was told by a professional in the wedding business, "You can't compare other wedding photographers to Valiko Proskurnin. If there's any way you can get him, then do it!" I agree! He is the magic in capturing your moment.
There are not enough words to describe how spectacular Valiko was as our wedding photographer. I was able to book him early and Valiko has been in constant communication. Because w...
e were extremely uncomfortable in front of a camera, we wanted someone that we felt comfortable in front of and after interviewing some photographers, I knew Valiko was the one. I was so lucky to have come across his Instagram page! We had our rehearsal dinner/welcome party and Valiko was willing to shoot photos of everyone with both headshots and family photos. We opted for this instead of engagement photos and Valiko was extremely accommodating and was also extremely flexible with scheduling.
On our actual wedding day, I think Valiko was the reason we felt comfortable leading to the ceremony if not the entire night. He was able to direct us in how to pose for the photos and had an eye for the camera like no other.
My husband is even more shy of the camera and he felt very comfortable with Valiko's guidance. Valiko took many, many photos and this is when I lead to the part where we receive both the sneak peeks and the entire wedding gallery... WOW. When I say wow, Valiko really outdid himself with all of our wedding photos. He not only made us look decent (lol) but was able to capture some of the most amazing moments including our family members, friends, and other attendees. We received some of the highest of compliments on our wedding photos. Not only that, we received compliments of our photographers in general and how friendly and easy-going they were.
We have the most beautiful wedding photos that we will continue to look back on for the rest of our lives. Our families and friends raved about Valiko's work. 1000000% recommend.
We are so lucky to have snagged you as our photographer and have enjoyed working with you. We can't wait to recommend you to family and friends. All the best, Meaghan E & Philip L
We hired Valiko as our photographer for our wedding and reception on April 20th and we could not be more grateful. Valiko exceeded our expectations! When we first met with him, he ...
was willing to customize a package for us based on our needs and encouraged us to give him ideas for pictures that we would like to have done for our wedding.
The day of the wedding, he was very professional and made sure that everyone felt included and welcomed. He took time to find the appropriate backdrop for our pictures and had cute ideas for bridal party photos. He made the entire experience fun and stress free. At the reception, he helped serve food, brought people water and made sure everyone’s needs were met. Nicholas also made sure he was not in the way and even took pictures for the guests with their cameras! Overall, Valiko did a phenomenal job! He was friendly, professional and hard working. Our pictures came out beautifully and he gave us the rights to print, copy and post them. We would highly recommend Valiko to our family and friends and would not hesitate to hire him again in the future! Thank you Valiko!
My now-wife and I could not be more pleased with our experience with Valiko. From the moment we first connected, to our engagement shoot, to our pivot to an elopement in Philadelph...
ia, Valiko was communicative, flexible, creative, and an all around joy. And the final product is AMAZING.
Valiko is really the best photographer we could have ever asked for. He made us feel relaxed and loose in front of the camera, and it really shows in the photos. 100% recommend to everyone!!
Valiko was an incredibly down to earth guy that was excellent at putting us at ease- especially since I hate having my picture taken! He is the perfect blend of casual and professi...
onal, very knowledgeable about what makes the perfect photo but doesn't force you into awkward, stiff poses. We did our engagement photos in a park and it felt like hanging out with an old friend. His ability to capture candid moments is phenomenal! At the wedding he fit right in with the guests and it didn't feel like we hired him for a job- I trusted him with the rings and was so thrilled to have him be part of such a significant day. I'd absolutely recommend Valiko if you're looking for someone with a different eye for capturing the fun, loving, unique moments of any occasion!
Valiko is an absolutely wonderful photographer. Our wedding pictures are beautiful, & we couldn't have asked for anything more! We will definitely be using him again for all of our...
photography needs!
Valiko and his team were incredibly supportive, punctual, and respectful. Even before our big day, Valiko met with us via zoom to make sure we were on the same page. He made sure a...
ll of our requests were met and went above and beyond during our big day. On the day of our wedding, Valiko and his team arrived on time to the hotel where the wedding party was getting ready. He needed little direction and would set up any item (rings, details, etc) and have a grand photo shoot for it. We were absolutely impressed with his calm demeanor and ability to lead his helpful team. Our pictures took about 1.5 months to retrieve but we're excited when he sent a sneak preview the day after our wedding. It was a long anticipated wait but we are beyond happy with the outcome. We can't choose one! Valiko, thank you so much for making our special day so memorable. We will forever appreciate your willingness to take direction and carefree attitude to make sure all our needs were met. We recommended Valiko and his team to our friends as they were also extremely happy with their services. We would absolutely work with Valiko again! We are super satisfied with the final product. Thank you Valiko and team!
Valiko Proskurnin Photography made my wedding day!
They were creative with the shots they took, and I loved the different angles they used. They thought of everything and made my...
day that much simpler and magical! They took pictures I would have never of thought to take, which are some of the best pictures of the whole night! Perfect quality and memorable photos! I get so many compliments on every picture of my wedding book i got from the too!
Love Love Love Valiko
Valiko is an incredible photographer and person! Even though I prefer to be behind the camera instead of in front of it, he made me feel so comfortable and at ease throughout the d...
ay. Half way through the night I forgot Valiko was there to take photos because he fit right in with my friends and family. He is truly the best photographer with an amazing eye for dynamic shots that tell the story of your wedding day. 1000% recommend hiring Valiko!!
Valiko is AMAZING! From start to finish, it was an absolute Pleasure working with him. I’ve received endless compliments on my pictures, he did such a fantastic job. His passion fo...
r photography is very obvious and he’s very talented. HIRE HIM!!
We are beyond grateful we found Valiko for our wedding photography. He captured every moment, every detail so perfectly and his photos tell a story, and truly make you feel like yo...
u’re re-living the day over again. Valiko is truly a master with his work and was incredibly patient and reassuring for us throughout the day, we were comfortable posing and he always ensured he got the best shot every time. Our photos turned out beautifully, with genuine emotion, leaving us the perfect memory of our day. Valiko is truly the best of the best when it comes to wedding photography and couldn’t be happier with Valiko and his work.
Our experience with Valiko was such a blessing! We did not have to worry about the photographer being late or not showing up. Valiko was our photographer and he was amazing! He mad...
e us all feel comfortable and took us to all the best locations to take pictures! Our pictures turned out... absolutely perfect! We love them!!!
Thank you Valiko!!!
Valiko did an amazing job! Our pictures were PERFECT. He was so kind and patient during the whole process. He was super easy to work with and made us feel super comfortable when po...
sing for pictures. He was an amazing photographer for our wedding! We are obsessed with our pictures!
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