About this vendor
Your wedding day matters to me, a lot. Expect to be received with welcoming heart; to be given my utmost attention, and be treated with kindness.
15 years in business developed a fascinating insight:
we value emotional experiences more than anything else in life.
Whether it's with your best friend, your significant other, or with your relative it's the emotional memories that you'll be most fond of.
This is the foundation of my approach.
Rather than positioning people and telling them how to stand or where to hold each other I engage the couple. We have a dialogue throughout our collaboration where I truly get to know you. I then come up with silly tasks and sprinkle in a little bit of humor to produce the sparks. And when the sparks are flying we can keep on clicking. As we reach culmination of excitement you end up feeling great, and feeling great at your wedding is fantastic!
The results are marvelous. Your photos have fun experiences attached to them, these experiences are later recalled when you view them. Your images gain true value that you just can't have without this approach.
I am eager to show some collections of images where my approach yielded mesmerizing results!
Q&A
Q: Do you do Videography?
A: Yes, we offer both cinematic and documentary videography experiences.
Q: Do I get digital images?
A: All services include full resolution images.
Q: How long can we book you for?
A: Full-Day experiences are available
Pricing info at: https://vitaliyphotography.com/pricing
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Popular with couples like you
Check out our featured vendors.
Reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help
you make those big decisions with ease.
4.9
out of 5.044 reviews
Review photos
Showing slide number 1 out of 5
Vitaliy has shot our proposal, engagement, and now wedding photos. I’m not sure how he does it, but he manages to impress us more after each album! He is so easy to get along with ...
and makes you feel so comfortable! The photos are absolutely incredible and we are so excited to see our wedding video since we booked both photography and videography for the wedding! Vitaliy, Vlad, and Taras - you guys are amazing at what you do and we couldn’t have asked for a better team on our wedding day!!! We found a lifelong photographer and we are so excited to have him capture all of our future milestones we will have as a family. If you need a photographer, you found one here!!!
Vitaliy was absolutely incredible as our wedding photographer! From start to finish, he made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. His humor and easy-going personality h...
elped everyone relax and smile for the photos. Everyone loved working with him. He felt like a guest at the wedding who also took amazing photos. He also worked seamlessly with our videographer, ensuring every special moment was captured perfectly. We picked the option to have photos show up live during the reception on a big screen and I can’t recommend that enough. He also showed us some photos while we were taking them to keep us in the loop and excited.
What truly impressed us was his efficiency and thoughtfulness. Just a few days after the wedding, he sent us 50 beautifully edited photos so we could relive our special day right away. It was a nice touch to send out a few photos before we left for our honeymoon.
Vitaliy went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer and would highly recommend him for any special occasion.
Wow- what can I say about Vitaliy and his photography talent? We are so beyond happy we had him photograph our wedding day! From the very first phone call I knew without a doubt th...
at my husband and I were in good hands with choosing him as our photographer. He is extremely personable, professional, talented, and his sense of humor eases the nerves that are naturally going to happen on your big day. He captured so many beautiful moments throughout the day and truly brought our photos to life. His cousin, Vlad is an amazing videographer and together they are literally a dream team. If you are on the fence about getting a videographer- do it and book Vlad! You will not be disappointed. Vitaliy incorporated “Kodak Moments” into our day which is where photos from your wedding are showing up on a projector minutes after being captured- I have never been to a wedding that has had this and I had so many compliments from guests saying that was such a cool feature and how they wished they had that at their wedding. Seriously, I cannot recommend these 2 enough and they became family by the end of our special day. Thank you, Vitaliy & Vlad, for everything you helped capture and created on our special day! We are beyond happy!
6 minutes ago
NEW
Holy WOW! I cannot say enough about the photography/videography services I received from booking with Vitaliy and Vlad!! A bride’s wedding day is one of utmost im...
portance; and I made the right choice in trusting these guys to capture our special moments from the big day! Not only do they do great work; they are professional, kind, and they incorporate lots of humor while taking their shots. I HIGHLY recommend. I would give 6 stars, if I could. 1000%!
Vitaliy did an absolutely amazing job with our photos. He captured everything so beautifully and we could not be happier with trusting his expertise. Also, I am so glad I took his ...
advice to get the video as well. If you are debating on whether to get the video or not, I promise you, you will not regret getting it. In my opinion, the pictures and video are the most important investment of the day and we are very happy to have had Vitaliy and Serhiy work on our wedding together.
∞/10
My wife and I hired Vitaliy Photography for photo and video for our wedding reception. We could not have been happier with the crew. Vitaliy, Vlad, and Serhii were absolutel...
y amazing!
Vitaliy had great communication before the event. He was always available to answer all questions or concerns. On the day of, even though him and his crew had to travel >100 miles, they arrived early and made sure to be present for all photoshoots before the event started. Not only that, his great personality made the groomsmen shoot super fun (and there were 18 of us total). He captured every moment and was determined to capture all shots throughout the event, not missing any moment.
Vlad and Serhii... unbelievable! The footage they captured and the final highlight and full length film were better than we could've imagined. If you're looking to book Vitaliy, make sure to add the video package because Vlad and Serhii will create for you an award winning wedding film.
Vitaliy has everything you want and need to capture your wedding day, engagement session and more. He brings out the best in everyone being photographed thanks to his passion for h...
is work and his zest for life! Vitaliy is full of creativity and captures the pure joy and beauty of the event. He gets inspired from his subjects and locations for new shots throughout the day. He has fun and makes you laugh - his energy is contagious! My husband doesn't love having his photo taken and both our engagement session and wedding day pictures are stunning! Vitaliy has a gift! He is quick to respond and we received our images within a few weeks. Thanks Vitaliy!
Vitality was such a joy to work with! He makes you feel very comfortable while taking such amazing pictures. We used him for our engagement photos along with our wedding day photog...
raphy. He loves his profession and it shows in his work!
After your wedding that you hire Vitaliy to shoot, keep his card so you can call him back to capture the love and life you created and after you weathered some of life’s storms tog...
ether. He helped us celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary in stunning fashion. He captured the love and humor, and I even got into my wedding dress again. It was fun and memorable. Thank you to Vitaliy and his lovely wife Elena.
Absolutely amazing!! I could not say enough words to describe how amazing our experience was! He is so creative and just an absolute amazing person!! He had a slideshow playing at ...
our wedding, with pictures he took that exact same day! He was such a big part in our wedding, everything was just perfect!
Amazing, professional, and fun experience! Vitaliy helped us get all of the pictures we were looking for and many other shots we’d never have thought of ourselves. Vitaliy is an am...
azing photographer and it was a pleasure to have him photograph our wedding!
What an amazing experience! Vitaliy and his team were top notch for my wedding. Brings a lot of life and joy to the party too. Couldn't be more happier with his work. The best!
Vitaliy was amazing and made our special day even better with his energy and direction! The ‘Kodak moments’ that he offers was so unique and everyone was talking about how awesome ...
it was to see those live shots!!
Vitaliy went above and beyond all of our expectations for a wedding photographer. He was very professional and experienced throughout the entire day. He is also up for any fun twis...
ts like taking a photo shoot of the groomsmen tubing. The photos we got back are amazing and I could not have asked for better. We will certainly use Vitaliy’s services again for any other picture needs we may have! He will show up on time, add fun to your day, and take the most amazing photos!
Vitaliy is hands down our favorite photographer. We have used him for family shoots as well as mine and my sister's wedding and have been so happy. He has such a fun and bubbly pe...
rsonality that keeps everyone engaged, involved and relaxed. His turn around time on getting "sneak peaks" and all your photos is unmatched. We received our sneak peak within 24 hours. We love our photos and have them hanging all around our house. If anyone is looking for a photographer book Vitaliy!
Couldn’t have asked for a better team. It was never an awkward moment when working with Vitaliy and his crew members. With his energy being very contagious, he definitely helped re...
lieved some of the wedding stress. When he has a vision, he makes it comes to life, which allows for the most beautiful pictures. We are grateful to have him help us with our wedding and get the most astonishing pictures as well as videos. We highly, highly, highly recommend getting him and his team for photography along with videography, you will not regret it!
We found Vitaliy through independent searching, compared him to other photographers, and decided his pricing and quality were a good choice. We booked them for two photographers fo...
r 8 hours, covering the bridal party getting ready, first look, ceremony, and reception. Both photographers were incredible! They had the same sense of humor as us, took the time to ask what we wanted, did not rush us through photos, and really made us all feel comfortable. In the past, I've felt pressured or nervous during photo sessions. They didn't make me - or the party - feel that way at all! We had a lot of fun during the shoot and it shows in the photos. The photos came out incredible! You can tell he took his time with each shot to make them perfect. We are so happy with the results!
Every time I go to a wedding I always notice how out of place and awkward the photographer is. They're always on the side and impersonal. NOT VITALIY! With a half indian-half ameri...
can wedding, I'm sure you can imagine how chaotic it can get. Vitaliy was my rock through and through. He was personally involved in every single thing going on. Even when moments weren't picture perfect (weddings are so stressful!), he was still able to get amazing photos. He took photos that pushed through the awkward moments and were stunning, and also took photos that captured those moments in a way that made the stress of them melt away. You would have thought he was one of the family members with how much he was involved!! Kind, loving, hilariously funny, confident in his photography skills, and a wonderful heart. OH! and a great dancer if you can pull him out onto the floor with you! I can't stop recommending him to people!
He fitted right in! He's amazing! ❤️ him!!
We were lucky to have met Vitaly Photography during our hunt for a wedding photographer! We enjoyed taking pictures with him and he was so good at getting us to relax and have fun!...
It was the perfect way to make us feel more natural and capture more candid pictures. He was easy to communicate with and edit photos for albums. We have a beautiful metal print that we have hanging up in our home and everyone always admires that photo. We added the extra challenge of being one of his first Indian weddings and he excelled in capturing the essential moments! Highly recommend!
Vitaly is one of the funnest photographers around. It is impossible not to smile during the shoot and his work shows it. Furthermore, he was on time, professional, and delivered us...
great photos at a great value. I highly recommend his services.
Vitaliy is a phenomenal photographer. He has a passion that not many in the field have. You can tell immediately that he’s not just there to take the standard gimmick shots. He wil...
l immerse himself in the scene, find creative angles, and bring out your absolute best. I’ve seen his work from weddings to glamour shots, even newborn sessions and his work always shines. His excitement and passion for getting the right shot is unrivaled. I had never seen a photographer climb on top of a bus stop to get the perfect shot of the crowd until I met him. No matter the occasion, he will not disappoint. I cannot give a higher recommendation for a photographer.
Vitality has worked with my family for over a decade now including senior photos, large family portraits, engagement and wedding photos! Absolutely amazing work! He's extremely pe...
rsonable, always makes everyone feel comfortable, LBGT friendly, and always on the cutting edge of new ideas and styling. The photos he takes speak for themselves. I recommend his talent to anyone looking for high quality photos of any important day!
I had the best day ever. Photos experience and quality. My friends and family had nothing but great things to say. He made the photography experience comfortable and so much fun. I...
cannot recommend Vitaliy enough. Our whole experience was so interactive and we had him for multiple events.another plus we get the photos so much quicker.
I had the pleasure of having my photos captured by Vitaliy. His mastery knows no limits, my images are stunning.
We had the pleasure of working with Vitaliy and Vlad for our intimate wedding in September 2021 and again for our larger wedding reception in March 2022. There are not enough words...
to adequately express how talented, hard working, and creative their team is. They have an intuitive understanding of Indian wedding customs and took the time to understand our families’ wishes regarding capturing key moments of the ceremony and celebrations. They also went out of way to get to know us and our families on a personal level, and as a result we felt so comfortable trusting their creative vision for us. We had so much fun during our couple shoots, and the credit for how happy and relaxed we looked on our special day goes to them. They truly created magical memories for us, and we look forward to working with them again and again for many more special moments in our future. We are happy to speak more about our experience with anyone seeking more information. We love you Vitaliy and Vlad! -Sonia and Herman
If you want someone to make you look amazing and truly my capture the joy of your special day, choose Vitaliy! I’ve honestly never met anyone who is so good at capturing special mo...
ments. His photography work is unbelievable but beyond that, the way he bonded with us and made us laugh throughout the whole experience was just something special. Both myself and my sister booked his services for our wedding and we have no regrets. He is hands down one of the best and most fun photographers you can find!
Thank you so much Vitaliy for being a part of our special day ❤️
I wish I could give a higher review, but this photographer showed up late, did not stay for the full contracted time, helped himself to food and drinks without asking, and was drin...
king throughout the wedding. The videographer did a good job but there were key moments missed (the entire cocktail hour) which is unacceptable for the amount we paid. We also paid for a second videographer crew that did not show up. The women also felt uncomfortable with certain remarks made by a member of the crew. Took nearly a year to get our photo album and video. I do not recommend.
My fiancé comes from a family of photographers so this was without a doubt the most important decision to him. We reviewed well over 30 different photographer and met with over 7 o...
f them. Vitaliy really caught our eye with his personality and creative work. The photo books he showed us were amazing. The day of the wedding, it was perfect having him there. He fit right in with the guest and many of them commented on his bubbly personality. He caught all the shots I wanted and more. We were even able to get some creative after dark shots. I was very pleased with my photos and would choose him all over again.
I am very picky when it comes to wedding vendors. I literally reviewed over 60 photographers throughout the Cleveland and Toledo areas and not one caught my eye like Vitaliy. My fi...
ancé and I met up with him and he showed us all of his albums. He described every detail of every photo he captured. I felt as though I was looking at paintings not photographs! We decided to book him for our engagement session shortly after that meeting. We loved his personality, his passion, and artistic ability he has for his work. On the day he photographed us, he didn't disappoint! Literally through a horrible storm he patiently worked with us and captured our love story. I can't begin to tell you how many compliments we had from our photos. Better yet, he brings out much laughter and makes you feel so comfortable during the session. We are blessed to have found this gem and we can't wait to see how he captures our wedding day!
Thanks Vitaliy!
Vitaliy and Tatyana are incredible. They are true artists! I could not ask for any better team to do our wedding photography. The combination of hardwork, attention to detail an...
d amazing artistic ability make for a dream team. I am so pleased with Vitaliy's photos for our engagement session and Vitaliy and Tatyana's work for our wedding is simply stunning. They travelled for our wedding and shot pictures nonstop for 14 hours. The way they capture moments is outstanding. We have gotten so many compliments on their photos. They were able to get us our pics back in less than two weeks after our wedding. They shot an outdoor portion in less than twenty minutes in the freezing cold with honestly exceptional results. The same day slideshow was a huge success at the wedding! One of my favorite aspects working with this team is Vitaliy's positive and infectious attitude! He can make anyone smile which leads to naturally beautiful photography!
They did our engagement shoot and the photos were beautiful, for the wedding they took so many photos and charged the same rate for the entire day!
Essence of love did an amazing job! They are fun and easy to work with and their work speaks for itself. I cannot say enough about them. The pictures from our engagement session as...
well as our wedding are exquisite.
WOW . . . . It's the only word to describe our experience with Vitality and Tatiana. Although I haven't seen the final shots yet, the ones they showed me on their camera screen wer...
e INCREDIBLE! Not to mention their interaction with our guests and ability to make something beautiful out of nothing. TRUE ARTISTS! They were a bit more than I budgeted for - but worth every penny!
I had one photographer for my wedding and that was more than enough. My photos were amazing and I was very pleased with their customer service.
We could not be happier with our experience with Essence of Love!! The pictures from our engagement sessions were absolutely beautiful! The save the dates and invitations were so a...
mazing! I cannot wait to see the wedding pictures! We were so happy with our photographers (Peter and Ramona) they were with us the entire day and went to the hair salon and golfing with my husband! They were so fun and artistic!! Everyone just raves about our pictures! People actually didn't realize the save the date was from us, they thought it was an ad!! They were so affordable and easy to work with! And Tatiana's work with the edits and everything is so amazing! The guest book was so pretty and we loved it! My brother and his fiancee are also using them next August! They are so fabulous! I can't wait to have babies and take them to have their pictures taken with them!!!
These two were amazing.. I loved that we could get both of them, ALL DAY, for around $1,800. While that does not include all of your prints, it does include all the pics on CD, rig...
hts to make your own prints, and I think a couple of other standard photos.
I definitely recommend getting the engagement photo session too, which we paid $100 for. We then had them make us our guest book, which we got so many compliments on.
Overall this is an aspiring couple that will eventually charge a LOT more for their services, because they are really great.
I would recommend them to anyone!
Essence of Love did an amazing job on our engagement photos!! We're waiting for our wedding pictures still, but I'm sure they will be beautiful. The photographers have an edgy and ...
fresh style. You won't only get the same old traditional wedding photos with them, you will get one of a kind photos that will look like a magazine ad! Also, you get your printing rights to your photos!
Absolutely the best experience!! We received a gift certificate for Essence of Love Photography as an engagement gift from our family. We had such a great time during our engagemen...
t photo session that we altered our wedding budget to book them. Tatiana and VItaly are great to work with they make the session a true experience and the images are gorgeous.
On the wedding day Tatiana really helped us to slow down and enjoy/create special moments. Our wedding has passed, but we have beautiful images that capture our day in a uniquely artistic manner.
We were married May 21, 2011 and hired Vitaly & Tatiana for our photographers. We had an engagement photo session where we went to 2 different locations. Throughout, they showe...
d us photos so we could sneak a preview of their work. They created very unique invitations for us using our engagement photos, and also a photo guest book! Vitaly met my husband and took photos as he got ready, while Tatiana joined me in the morning. They stayed late into the evening and made sure to get all the last minute family photos before leaving. Our wedding photos are going to be returned soon, and if they are anything like our engagement photos, they will be amazing!
Vitaliy and Tatiana were so much fun to work with. We had a blast, and they really enjoy their work. The photos turned out spectacular! They have really good ideas for pictures a...
nd work with you well. He even put up with me making fun of his accent the whole day. The turnaround on the pictures was incredibly quick. They are very conservatively priced, and they give you ever single picture electronically so you are not forced to purchase the prints from them. I expect they will be raising their prices soon!
They are a couple that work together and do an amazing job! They have a great eye for taking the most unique and beautiful pictures ever. You will be very pleased, and they are ve...
ry reasonable. They are young, and very fun, and work very quickly. You can tell they love doing their job and you will see how amazing their pictures are by just looking at them on their website.
We used essence of love for our wedding 10/2/10, as well for our engagement session the previous october. Our pictures are fantatic and Tatiana and Vitaily are so much fun to work...
with. They designed out guest book using the photos from our engagement session. It looked great and everyone complimented us on it. It made a great keepsake from our wedding day.
They are are very talented and I would recommend them to anyone!
They are the best photographers ever!!! MOST AMAZING pictures I have ever seen!!! Just so different in a good way from the average wedding photographer! The did our Save The Date p...
hotos, engagement session, invitations (that I have gotten call after call about how much people love them), and they will be doing our wedding on New Years Eve!!!
Contact
CLE+Destinations
Wedding vendors in North Royalton
Vitaliy Photography's photos