Polina was amazing from beginning to end! Professional, fun, and easy to work with and the images she captured were breathtaking! She caught so many sweet moments during our wedding and made the required posed shots quick and enjoyable. I would recommend Polina for anyone looking for an outstanding photographer. She also works so well with kids - she managed to keep our 7-year-old who isn't always interested in having her photo taken happy and engaged and captured beautiful shots of her too!

Zoe & John  @ PJ's At Gray's Crossing

Polina was one of our absolute favorite vendors we hired for our wedding! She was such a calming presence throughout the day and was perfectly adaptable when our first few ideas fell through because of timing. We ended up taking a quick trip to a little meadow nearby and the photos came out amazing, better than we could have hoped! The sunset photos at the Lake were also so amazing, and Polina invested so much energy and dedication to get great shots. She was able to take some beautiful candid shots throughout the night without us really even noticing her, which helped us focus on the the mood of the wedding. We received the first highlights album within a few days of the wedding and have already printed several out for our home!

Lea & Bryant @ Heavenly Valley Lodge

Polina was truly exceptional to work with and her photos were all exquisite. We were traveling for our wedding from out of state so we were unable to meet with her before the wedding. From the moment she arrived on our wedding day, she made us both feel at ease. We had a non-traditional wedding and wanted some "out of the box" photos, and she really made that a reality for us. She was able to make the photos we wanted more beautiful than we could have ever dreamed of. She is creative, adventurous, and above all incredibly talented. We couldn't be happier with her and give her our highest recommendation to anyone looking for a photographer.

Kate & Nick @ Lake Tahoe

Polina is terrific! Our photos are stunning (friends said our posed portraits look like they belong on the cover of Vogue ; ). She was easy to communicate with, affordable for her great talent level, and such a lovely presence the day of the event. My wife gets shy posing, and Polina had wonderful techniques for helping her relax and take natural, beautiful photos. The wedding was midday (so the lighting was harsh) but the photos came out soft and beautiful. She was also flexible with creating a package that worked for our budget and provided us access to all the photos (even the untouched ones), which we loved. She sent us a beautiful wood box with our photos on a flash drive and some sweet gifts in it after the wedding. I recommend Polina

Tiffany & Annie @ Skylandia Park

Polina was the photographer for our wedding on September 8th and we could not have asked for a better photographer! She was very involved in the months before the wedding, spending the time to get to know us and what we envisioned for the big day. And on the big day, she captured the most beautiful and amazing photos of every important moment! We got our photos back after only 4 weeks and still can't get over how much we love them. Thank you, Polina for giving us memories we will keep forever!

Hannah & Peter @ Sugar bowl Resort

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<p>Wedding Collection with 8 hours of continuous coverage is for all day celebrations!</p><p>8 Hours is usually enough time to cover all the moments of your wedding day beginning with a little bit of prep time and ending with a little bit of dancing. </p>

8 hour Wedding Collection

<p>6-hour is my most popular collections for weddings that take place at one location. </p><p>I'll be there to capture all the important moments from your day, so you can focus on enjoying the moment!</p><p>If 6 hours isn't quite enough you may add a-la-carte coverage at any point.</p>

6 hour Wedding Collection

<p>This Mini Wedding Package is designed specifically for those intimate, smaller scale weddings that still deserve to be preserved in high-quality images. It includes 2 hours of photography on locations around North Lake Tahoe.</p>

Local Mini Wedding Package

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<p><em><strong>Who will be photographing my wedding? </strong></em></p>
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<h2>If your photographer works for a large studio, he or she may be one of several other photographers working for the company. Since every photographer has his or her own style, technique, and personality, it&rsquo;s important that the person you interview and like will be the one doing the picture taking. Some studios do not know who will be shooting a wedding until the very day of the event. If the studio cannot guarantee you your first or second choice of photographers, consider moving on.</h2>

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<p><em><strong>Can I see a sample contract? </strong></em></p>
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<h2>Your prospective photographer should be open with his or her procedures before you sign anything. Details like cancellation policy, gallery delivery timeline, travel fees, overtime pricing and any additional details shoulb be spelled out clearly. The contract is a binding document that is agreed upon by both parties and should protect both. If he or she doesn&rsquo;t show you a contract or use one, pick someone else.</h2>

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<p><em><strong>Do you have photos of entire weddings that I can see? </strong></em></p>
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<h2>Request to see the images from a few complete weddings, instead of just a sampling of several events. This way, you can&nbsp; better judge the photographer&rsquo;s work and see how he photographs the entire spectrum of a wedding&mdash;the bride and groom getting ready, the ceremony, the reception, and the portraits.&nbsp; If possible, ask to see some printed albums an an end product.</h2>

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<p><em><strong>Do you have references or reviews from previous clients? </strong></em></p>
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<h2>Ask to speak with a couple of former brides. Ask them: Would&nbsp; you recommend the photographer to your best friends, and&nbsp; why? Was the photographer on time? Was he or she professional to work with throughout&nbsp; the entire process? Did the guests have any comments? How was the delivery process?</h2>

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<p><em><strong>Do you have liability insurance? </strong></em></p>
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<h2>All your vendors should be covered by their own insurance in case anything goes wrong. For example, if a guest trips over the photographer&rsquo;s equipment and gets hurt, you could be liable, since you hired that person. The photographer&rsquo;s insurance should take care of the incident. Some venues will insist that all your professionals be insured. Find out well before the wedding date if this is required by the venue.</h2>

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<p>Other question to consider:</p>
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<h2><em><strong>Do you offer payment plans?</strong></em></h2>
<h2><em><strong>Can we pay with a credit card?</strong></em></h2>
<h2><em><strong>What are your travel fees/overtime charges?</strong></em></h2>
<h2><em><strong>Can we provide you with a shot list for specific photos we want?</strong></em></h2>
<h2><em><strong>Do you offer sneak peeks shortly after the wedding?</strong></em></h2>
<h2><em><strong>How long do we have access to the online gallery with our wedding photos?</strong></em></h2>
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<h2>Hey there!<br><br>If you've been wondering about my wedding photography, all the answers are neatly compiled in one place:&nbsp;<strong><a title="Laika Studio Photography wedding FAQs" href="https://www.laikastudiophotography.com/blog/wedding-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.laikastudiophotography.com/blog/wedding-faqs&nbsp;</a></strong><br><br>A little about me, in case you're curious. My name's Polina Vayner. I've been a professional photographer since 2009, focusing on portraits and events. My passion is capturing those fleeting, precious moments that make a family, well, a family. From the joy of a couple's love to the innocent laughter of children, I've been there, camera in hand. <br><br>I'm based in the Lake Tahoe region in California, where I live with my husband, our two daughters, and a small pack of Scottie dogs.&nbsp;<br><br>Looking forward to capturing your moments,</h2>
<h2>Polina Vayner.</h2>

Questions to ask your perspective wedding photographer

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Laika Studio Photography Reviews

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You will find the about page from my existing website between the “” below. You can use this section primarily for tone of voice and style as opposed to content. Make sure that all references to the self are in the first person singular, as I am the only photographer on my team. Please also ensure that there are no references to “our team” or “our photographer”. Instead, all writing should be coming directly from me. I would also like it to be quite down to earth and without lots of fluff and flowery language. Please avoid cheesy, sweet, chatty vibes at all costs. Don't use words like amazing, rad, super, charming etc. Keep sentences short


My current about section to use as a reference:
"Hi! 

I am Polina Vayner. 

I am a portrait photographer.

I specialize in capturing precious memories for your family and creating tangible keepsakes for your home.

I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography from ICP

and I have been photographing couples, children, and families since 2009.

I live in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area in California with my husband, two daughters, and a pack of Scottie dogs.

My studio is located in the Glenshire neighborhood of Truckee, CA"

Questions to ask your perspective wedding photographer

February 21st, 2024

Ask to speak with a couple of former brides. Ask them: Would you recommend the photographer to your best friends, and why? Was the photographer on time? Was he or she professional to work with throughout the entire process? Did the guests have any comments? How was the delivery process?

Do you offer payment plans?

Can we pay with a credit card?

What are your travel fees/overtime charges?

Can we provide you with a shot list for specific photos we want?

Do you offer sneak peeks shortly after the wedding?

How long do we have access to the online gallery with our wedding photos?

Polina Vayner.

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