Introduction: Photography is deeply embedded in my past. Over 30 years ago, my family and I came to the United States from the former Soviet Union, where my grandfather had been a professional portrait photographer for over 50 years. I bring positive energy, and connect with and delight your guests and vendors. I have photographed in destinations as distant as India, Paris, London, Aspen, Mexico, New York, Los Angeles, North Carolina, even a wedding on a cruise ship! But, San Francisco is the city I know like the back of my hand – a city that I believe is the best photo studio in the world. I am an expert San Francisco City Hall wedding photographer. My images stand out for their color, contrast, emotion and playfulness. My style is flexible to suit the needs of your day. Sometimes I need to be a photojournalist. Sometimes I need to direct, organize and create. I use a lot of lighting to shape my editorial images. I remember everybody's names. I make your guests laugh. I pride myself on my physical fitness, which allows me to bring 100% of my energy to cover many miles on your wedding day. I specialize in multicultural and same-sex weddings.