Slow Bloom Photography

Timeless Wedding Photography For Modern Romantics

Oregon & Beyond

Travels up to 1000 miles See details

4.6

Praised by couples for:

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Pristine quality

Capturing memories

Victoria, the owner and operator of Slow Bloom Photography, was attentive, flexible, and highly responsive to my requests and needs for a successful surprise engagement session. Not once did I question her ability to execute, I faithfully and fully trusted in her ability and after our first consultation/introduction I was sold. She has earned my trust and respect. She is committed to her clients and she will be committed to you the person reading this review. Thank you Victoria

Jayden W.

5.0

Victoria was amazing, she was very organized, with quick and super easy communication. The photos turned out just as I wanted them! Originally found her on social media, and she quickly eased any stressed I had about our surprise engagement!

Kyle U.

5.0

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Victoria Stasiuk

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Hi, I’m Victoria, the person behind Slow Bloom Photography. I started this because I’ve always been drawn to the quiet, meaningful parts of a wedding day — not just the big moments, but the subtle ones. The deep breath before you walk down the aisle. The way your partner looks at you when you’re not even aware. The way your family squeezes you a little tighter during hugs. I photograph weddings in a way that feels calm and intentional. I won’t over-direct you or turn your day into a photoshoot. Instead, I gently guide when needed and give you space to actually live your day. Photos that feel like memories, that feel like you. What truly sets me apart is the balance I bring. I’m organized and prepared, but never overwhelming. I help you build a timeline that makes sense, think through lighting and flow, and keep things moving smoothly — all while keeping the energy relaxed. A lot of couples tell me they were nervous about photos but ended up feeling completely comfortable. That matters to me. I want you to feel like yourselves, not like you’re “posing” for eight hours. At the end of the day, I’m not just delivering images — I’m protecting the feeling of your wedding day so you can revisit it years from now and remember exactly how it felt.

Woman-owned Business

1+ year in business

Speaks English, Russian

1 team members

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits

Day After Session

Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Film Photography

Online Proofing

Photo

Printed Enlargements

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Classic

Documentary

Dramatic

Lifestyle

Modern

Vintage

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

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Victoria Stasiuk

Photographer

Hi, I'm Victoria - the heart behind Slow Bloom Photography. Rooted in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, I'm inspired by the little in-between moments that make a wedding day unforgettable. When I'm not capturing love stories, you'll find me editing with coffee in hand or spending time with my husband and our two cats, Coco and Mila. I photograph the lovers and dreamers - couples who want their love story documented with artistry and intention.

4.6

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The photographer was professional, attentive, and highly responsive, making clients feel comfortable and easing stress during engagement and wedding shoots. Communication was organized and timely, with quick turnaround on edited galleries. Reviewers praised the beautiful, detailed photos and highly recommended her services.

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Jayden W

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Victoria, the owner and operator of Slow Bloom Photography, was attentive, flexible, and highly responsive to my requests and needs for a successful surprise engagement session. No...

t once did I question her ability to execute, I faithfully and fully trusted in her ability and after our first consultation/introduction I was sold. She has earned my trust and respect. She is committed to her clients and she will be committed to you the person reading this review. Thank you Victoria

Kyle U

Victoria was amazing, she was very organized, with quick and super easy communication. The photos turned out just as I wanted them! Originally found her on social media, and she qu...

ickly eased any stressed I had about our surprise engagement!

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Jackie U

I’m writing this review a year later because, honestly, it has taken me a long time to process how devastating this experience was We hired this photographer to capture our weddin...

g and, unfortunately, most of our family photos were “accidentally” lost. I still have a hard time understanding how something this important could happen when there are so many ways to back up and protect photographs, especially wedding photos that can never be recreated. What makes this even more heartbreaking is that these photos included family members and loved ones who are no longer with us. At the time, I never imagined that a year later I would be looking back and realizing that I can’t get those memories back because the photographs were lost. I understand that mistakes can happen, but when you are entrusted with once-in-a-lifetime memories, there is an enormous responsibility to protect them. These aren’t just pictures—they are irreplaceable moments and memories that people depend on you to preserve. I was extremely disappointed and heartbroken by how this turned out. I waited a year to write this review because I needed time to process it, but ultimately I feel other couples deserve to know about my experience. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I cannot recommend this photographer for such an important occasion.

Response from Slow Bloom Photography

Hi Jackie, thank you for sharing this. I’m truly sorry to hear that this experience is sti...

ll weighing on you, and I completely understand why the loss of any photographs from such an important day - especially photographs involving loved ones - would be incredibly painful. When I discovered that a portion of the images had become corrupted, I did everything I could at the time to attempt to recover them and was transparent with you about what had happened. While I was grateful that I was still able to deliver your wedding gallery, including group photographs of your family and loved ones, I understand that this does not replace the photographs that could not be recovered. I take the responsibility of documenting a wedding incredibly seriously, and this experience has stayed with me as well. I have taken it as an opportunity to strengthen my processes and safeguards so that I can better protect the memories entrusted to me. I also wish I had known that you were still carrying these feelings after your gallery was delivered, as I had not heard from you since then. I would genuinely like the opportunity to speak with you privately and see what I can do to make this situation better, including discussing a refund. Please feel free to reach out to me directly. I’m deeply sorry for the hurt this caused, and I appreciate you sharing your experience.

Tracy C

Victoria was very professional while also being friendly. She was unobtrusive while still being all around to get the important pictures. We had our full wedding gallery in only 11...

days. The photos are absolutely gorgeous and I couldn't be happier.

Belen B

Victoria is AMAZING! Honestly, she was way too patient with me from even before booking, as i wasnt sure if i wanted video or just photography. She was kind and patient throughout ...

the whole process, especially the day-of. Victoria definitely showed up and showed out with the end product. I got the edits back and was amazed at how beautiful everything looks, i cant wait to get prints and hang them up all over at home.

Tomorrow D

Lovely to work with her! She saved us at the last minute and did fantastic work. 10/10 would recommend . :)

Katy L

We loved working with Victoria! She made us feel so comfortable and helped us make sure the important moments were captured! The photos turned out so lovely and we will treasure th...

em!

Paul F

Victoria was an absolute joy to work with! She immediately understood my vision and brought it to life perfectly. Our photos turned out so beautiful, capturing all the special mome...

nts from our day. She was professional, communicative, and made the entire process so easy and enjoyable.

Yami M

From the moment we met via Facetime, we knew Victoria would be a great fit for both our engagement pictures and leading up to our wedding. We got a glimpse of her work after the en...

gagement photos and were truly impressed by her attention to detail and how comfortable she made us feel during the session. The wedding pictures came out AMAZING!! She truly has a gift and we couldn't be happier. You cannot go wring with choosing Victoria to do your pictures. These are memories that we will cherish forever!

Yelena S

Victoria did an amazing job, she is truly talented. Highly recommend her for your special day!

Angelina S

Victoria made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera — her warmth, direction, and eye for detail gave us photos we’ll cherish forever. Thank you!

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