Yana Shellman Photography

ding journey took an unexpected turn when a blizzard hit on our original date, and what could have been just a stressful and disappointing situation turned into something incredibly special because of Yana. She showed up with such a positive, calm energy and made the absolute best of the day. She took over 200 beautiful photos of us and our bridal party, capturing moments we’ll cherish forever, and she did all of that completely free of charge. That level of kindness and dedication is something we will never forget. When we rescheduled our wedding to April 3rd, Yana didn’t hesitate. She made herself available for our new date and didn’t charge us anything extra, which truly meant so much during an already overwhelming time. It just showed us, once again, how much she genuinely cares about her couples. On our actual wedding day, she was with us for her full-day package, and from the moment she arrived, she brought such a fun, calming, and supportive presence. She is incredibly kind, personable, and genuinely funny - she kept us laughing and relaxed all day long. We were a little nervous about posing for photos, but she made it feel so natural and effortless. She guided us every step of the way without it ever feeling forced or awkward, and somehow made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. She also did an amazing job managing the flow of the day, keeping everything on track while still allowing us to fully enjoy every moment. It felt like she was not only our photographer, but also someone in our corner making sure everything went smoothly. And then there are the photos… absolutely breathtaking. Every single image is filled with emotion, beauty, and attention to detail. She captured so many moments we didn’t even realize were happening, and looking through our gallery feels like reliving the entire day over and over again. On top of that, her turnaround time was incredible. We received our full gallery of over 1,500 photos in less than two weeks, which completely exceeded our expectations. The quality, the quantity, and the speed, everything was beyond impressive. Yana is not only unbelievably talented at what she does, but she is also one of the most genuine, caring, and dedicated people we’ve had the pleasure of working with. She went above and beyond for us in every possible way, and we feel so lucky to have had her as part of our wedding. If you’re considering booking her - do it. We would recommend her a thousand times over without hesitation!!

day, and we felt like she had a great understanding of what pictures/moments captured were important to us. Yana was an excellent communicator day-of, and kept us and our wedding party on our timeline. Yana delivered our "sneak peeks" within 3 days and had the entire wedding album beautifully edited and returned within two weeks- we were SO impressed and grateful!! Our pictures were everything we could have asked for and more. Highly recommend the experience of working with Yana!!

y you may have with getting your photo taken. She truly helped to make our wedding day flow seamlessly and is obviously so passionate about what she does and you can tell from her stunning photos. We are so grateful for her and these beauitful memories we have to look back on!

night! She stayed until the very end, asking if we wanted any additional photos before she left, which was such a thoughtful touch. We actually found Yana through our friends, as she took their wedding photos, and we were so impressed we booked her for our engagement photos and wedding. She was there from the very beginning, capturing every special moment we wanted, and the results were amazing. On top of her talent, Yana is just a genuinely kind and wonderful person to work with. She made us feel so comfortable, and the whole experience was stress-free. We got exactly what we hoped for and more. HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!