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Aksana Kunihel Photography

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$450
Estimated price

Responds in about 10 min

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About
BEFORE SENDING A MESSAGE, PLEASE REVIEW MY PROFILE AND PRICING carefully. THUMBTACK CHARGES PHOTOGRAPHERS for every inquiry, even short questions. Thank you for your understanding! My name is Aksana, and I’m a Houston-based photographer specializing in engagement sessions, family and maternity photography, portraits, and intimate weddings. My approach focuses on capturing genuine emotions and natural moments. I love working with natural light and creating cinematic, timeless images that feel authentic and full of life. My goal is to make every session relaxed and enjoyable while documenting your story in a beautiful and meaningful way. To ensure the highest image quality, I use professional Sony equipment, including the Sony Alpha 7IV camera paired with premium Sony G Master lenses such as the Sony FE 24–70mm GM II and the latest Sony FE 70–200mm G-Master. This equipment allows me to create sharp, high-quality images with a cinematic look and beautiful depth. If you're looking for a warm, professional photographer who will guide you through the process and make your session feel natural and effortless — I’d be honored to work with you and capture your special moments.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 15 times

Serves Friendswood, TX

Background checked

2 employees

4 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, and Samsung Pay.

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Services offered
Photoshoot type
Photo style

Traditional posed

Candid

Natural or environmental

Wedding photographer also needed

Yes

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Mr. Carey G.

3 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

An Unforgettable Experience with a True Professional When it came to choosing a photographer for a once-in-a-lifetime event, I knew that experience and reliability were paramount. While it's easy to get caught up in pricing, I made a conscious decision to prioritize talent and skill over cost, and I am so grateful that I did. The results were beyond my wildest dreams, a true testament to the old adage: you get what you pay for. Upon reviewing the photographer's portfolio, I was immediately impressed by the consistent quality and sophisticated style of their work. The galleries were filled with well-lit, professionally executed photographs, and it was evident that the photographer possessed specialized experience in wedding engagements. This high level of skill and a strong record of reliability were the decisive factors in my selection. The final deliverables were nothing short of spectacular. The photographs I received will be cherished for a lifetime and were of a quality that I could not have imagined or even considered possible. The investment was, without a doubt, well worth the cost. For anyone seeking a photographer, I cannot stress this enough: look for experience, reliability, and a style that speaks to you. In my case, it made all the difference, and I am left with a collection of memories that are as perfect as the day itself.

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Indoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography
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Jordan L.

3 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Aksana was an absolute JOY to work with. From the very beginning she was incredibly punctual, responsive, and easy to communicate with, which made planning our surprise engagement and mini celebration afterward completely stress‑free. On the big day, she captured every moment with such talent and grace. When we received the photos, my fiancée and I were genuinely over the moon, each image was stunning. Her ability to balance beautifully posed shots with candid, emotion-filled moments is truly exceptional. Aksana is everything you could ask for in a photographer: professional, creative, warm, and unbelievably skilled. I cannot stress this enough, I would book her again in a heartbeat. An easy 10/10.

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Natural or environmental • Traditional posed • Outdoors • One location • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography
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Ryan H.

Dec 22, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Aksana was absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish. She helped me plan and capture a surprise proposal, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, her communication was clear, thoughtful, and professional, which made the entire process stress-free. On the day of the proposal, she arrived early, knew exactly where to be, and blended in perfectly so the moment felt natural and intimate. She gave great guidance without making anything feel staged, and her calm, reassuring presence made a huge difference. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful — better than we could have imagined — and the turnaround time was incredibly fast, especially during the holiday season. She truly captured the emotion and joy of the moment. If you’re looking for someone to photograph a proposal, engagement, or any special moment, I can’t recommend Aksana enough. We are so grateful for her and will cherish these photos forever.

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Traditional posed • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography
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Derek G.

7 days ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Working with Aksana was absolutely incredible. She helped me plan and capture one of the most important moments of my life—my proposal—and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. For almost a month leading up to the proposal, Aksana answered my questions almost every day and helped me think through all the details. She helped me choose the perfect location and even kept an eye on the weather since rain was likely that day. When it looked like storms were coming, she worked with me to move the proposal time up from 6 PM to 2 PM so we could avoid the rain. That level of dedication and flexibility made the whole experience so much less stressful. The photos turned out absolutely amazing and captured the moment perfectly. I was also blown away by how quickly she delivered them. She sent us a few preview photos the very same night and had the full gallery ready in just two days. If you’re looking for a photographer who truly cares, communicates incredibly well, and delivers beautiful results, I highly recommend Aksana. She made the entire experience unforgettable and gave us memories we’ll cherish forever. L

Details: Proposal photoshoot • I'm flexible • Outdoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography
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Shylaine S.

2 days ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

First time working with Aksana and we are so impressed. Her professionalism, quick response, punctuality, and direction during our shoot made everything go smoothly and less stressful. She really captured the shots we wanted! She was so kind and so fun to work with! We definitely recommend! Also, the photos… when we got them, we couldn’t stop looking at them, they were so beautiful. Thank you Aksana!!!

Details: Couples portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.

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