Anastasiia Ostapovich Photographer

I recommend working with Anastasiia with my whole heart! You will only continue to be impressed by her. I found her by going to my venue and looking at tagged photos and when I saw her work I immediately reached out. My (now) husband and I hopped on a call with her later that week and there was not a doubt in our mind we wanted to work with her. First impressions - She is kind, clear, joyful, and knows what she's doing.
When we went to do our engagement photos with her at the Biltmore, she was even more amazing in person. She's the ultimate hype woman, has great playlists, and knew so many great spots and poses for us. She plays off of your energy and if you're enjoying a spot or a pose she leans into it. It's almost like she reads your mind if you aren't feeling it and tweaks it effortlessly. She makes it easy to pose and made me feel like the most beautiful person she had ever photographed. My now husband enjoyed the entire process as well (this was our first time getting professional photos). Even knowing all of that and how great we both felt with her, the pictures she gave us back still blew our minds. They were beyond my imagination. The editing, the detail, the background and how she had us stand, the way the almost kissing pictures turned out looking editorial rather than awkward, the entire experience was amazing.
Leading up to our wedding she had a full meeting with us and gave us great information on how to get all of the pictures we wanted and listened to what our priorities were. We gave her back a list for pictures to make sure we got some with everyone. The day of could not have gone more smoothly (and we have 2 divorced families). She encouraged being present in the moment and enjoying our entire day. She is great at getting everything plus being somewhat spontaneous when she sees a great opportunity and those shots ended up being some of my favorites!
My absolute favorite thing about working with her (besides the final portfolio making me love the way I look, which is incredible - I've never felt so good about my body and especially my nose lol) was all of the compliments that I got from my friends and family about her. Her professionalism, her speed, her hype woman vibes, her personality, and her direction were all complimented to me by so many people. I wasn't the only one blown away, it's just who she is. She is impressive in every way.
Her husband was seamless with my husband and the groomsmen. I was nervous they would look stiff without Anastasiia there, but they look happy, relaxed, and like themselves having a great time in the groomsmen photos. I think the best part about Vadim is that he fits in with the guys so well that they almost forget he's someone they just met. And he makes a great partner when she is explaining poses hahaha.
Over all, there is no one better to photograph your engagement or wedding. Go to her insta and see all of the beautiful photos she's taken and know that those are not just a handful of what you get back, that's basically every photo you get back! Trusting her is a flawless decision when you have to make 100+ decisions for your big day. While I questioned the menu, the flowers, the dress, etc, I'm telling you from the moment we had an initial call with her, we never questioned or second guessed choosing her for even a second.

Anastasiia was the most wonderful photographer!! Her work speaks for itself.  But she truly was the ONE person who kept me sane on my wedding day. We had a power outage and had to move up our timeline an entire hour, and Anastasiia didn't skip a beat. She got every shot I asked for and more. ❤️❤️❤️ She captured small moments I never would have seen during the craziness of the day.

Dream team!! I knew going into the wedding weekend that Anastasiia was great, but the day-of experience with her and Vadim exceeded all my expectations!! Choosing her as my photographer was the best decision, she was my favorite vendor out of the entire weekend! Being one of the last of my friends to get married, I can honestly say that her and Vadim bring so much energy and made the photo experience so much fun! I truly will never forget Vadim carrying around the music and us taking photos all over Grove Park Inn. They make a great team and are a joy to work with!

Where do I even start?!
I met Anastasiia back in 2016 when she was the photographer for my sisters wedding. I was so amazed at how much fun she made it and how creative she was, that I knew when it was my turn to get married, she would definitely be my photgrapher.
Fast forward 6 years later, before I booked or reserved anything, I made sure Anastasiia would be available for that day. AND BOY AM I GLAD I DID!
The whole day Anastasiia was my biggest fan, my cheerleader, my hype girl and I couldn’t imagine picking anyone else to capture such a special day so perfectly. She really went above and beyond all of my expectations!
The pictures speak for themselves, but if you need words of affirmation, this is your sign to hire her! You will be so happy you did :)

Anastasiia and her husband were absolutely incredible to work with! We cannot say enough great things! We were looking for someone with experience photographing South Asian weddings because we knew how chaotic they can be with the multiple events, outfit changes and performances. The moment we looked at her work, we fell in love with her style and immediately scheduled our first call. They say that the one vendor that is with you the entire wedding is your photographer, and it should be someone that you are comfortable with and trust. We knew instantly that she was who we wanted to be there with us during our wedding day. We were one of those weddings that had to be postponed, and she was so kind and professional through that whole process. When our wedding finally came, she far exceeded our expectations. We were so blessed to work with such a kind and professional team. I was so worried about being awkward in photos since it’s not my thing, but she made the whole experience fun and made us feel so comfortable and at ease. She was so kind and encouraging as well and I truly appreciated that!
Anastasiia captured it all! Every single wedding photo came out absolutely incredible and far more beautiful than I could have imagined! By the time it came to getting the album made, we could not decide! Our wedding album also came out so beautiful and there is nothing quite like having it in your hands. So, I will say, from the moment we spoke to her first, through our wedding planning process, our wedding day, seeing the final product, and to our wedding album, we could not have asked for a better duo to work with! They are the all-star team you want by your side and will truly go above and beyond! So do we recommend them? HECK YES, WE DO! Thank you so much, Anastasiia Photography!

One of the most important decisions for our wedding was choosing a photographer, and we 100% made the best decision by choosing Anastasiia! My husband's sister had her engagement photos taken by Anastasiia and we were amazed by the quality and beauty of each photo. We just had to book her for ourselves! From the very first Zoom call, we felt as if we had known Anastasiia for years. My husband and I are pretty awkward when it comes to photos and we were almost dreading thinking of what type of poses we should do. But immediately Anastasiia took control of the situation and made us feel comfortable and at ease with the camera. She even grabbed her husband Vadim (who was the second photographer) to demonstrate how some of the poses should look, which helped us get the perfect shots! Knowing there would be rain in the forecast, she scouted out our venue and took us to the best locations to take our photos before the rain started coming down on us. And she directed our families and friends with ease to make sure each important person in our lives were captured in the moment. Anastasiia and Vadim are a dream to work with and they left us with the most stunning photographs that will forever remind us of what a perfect day our wedding was. We cannot thank them enough!!

Booking Anastasiia to photograph our wedding was the easiest decision that we made. From our first Facetime, she made us feel so comfortable and like we had always known each other. I had come across her blog online as she had previously photographed a wedding at our venue. We knew immediately that her style was what we wanted for our wedding photos. Her blog is also what made me feel such a connection with her right off the bat, knowing that she was a photographer that not only delivered unreal photos but also really cared about her couples and wanted to form that bond with them.
Working with Anastasiia was such a pleasant process, from booking to actually creating the wedding album, she makes every step so easy and clear. And the lines of communication were always open. We were lucky enough to have booked her for both of our weddings in 2020 and 2021. Both years, she created a timeline that ensured the day ran smoothly. On the wedding day itself, Anastasiia and Vadim make you feel like you’re modeling for “Vogue Weddings” – her poses, photography style and editing are unmatched. As two people who thought we’d be awkward taking wedding photos, Anastasiia made us laugh along the way and feel completely relaxed in front of the camera. She delivers the most incredible photos and somehow manages to not miss a single moment. Anytime we show someone our wedding photos, they’re always in awe. You couldn’t ask for a better and more calming presence on your wedding day- she has the ability to make everyone at the wedding feel so special. Anastasiia and Vadmin have become a part of our family. They are now our family photographers and none of us can imagine having an event without ensuring that they are available! I can’t thank them enough for giving us the most beautiful memories of the most special days of our lives.

So I did not mean for this review to be so long but basically- just book Anastasiia and I promise it will be the best decision you will make for your wedding! I was first introduced to Anastasiia when she was photographing  a friend's wedding in Florida. As a guest, I observed her ensuring the bride & groom were having a great time and that she was always getting a mixture of the posed and in-the-moment shots but also allowing the couple to enjoy their day. A few years later, when it was time to pick a wedding photographer for us,  Anastasiia happened to be one of the preferred vendors for our venue. I honestly barely looked at any other photographers because I quickly looked through her work again and knew she was who I wanted for our wedding. Her photography style and editing sold it for me. Photography was one of the first things we chose after our venue because to me it is one of the most important parts of your day. After the wedding is over, all you have is your pictures and videos. So luckily for me Anastasiia had availability and we scheduled a facetime consultation. I think after our first facetime I was even more excited and just wanted to be best friends with her. The best decision we made, besides booking her, was doing an engagement shoot with Anastasiia about 5 months before our wedding. We met on the top of the Blue Ridge Parkway,  Anastasiia brought the music and we brought the tequila shots (she did not partake but she was our biggest cheerleader!) The fact that my picture-hating fiance left that shoot saying “wow that was actually fun” speaks to her talent. Then we got the photos back… I can’t even begin to say how many people said they were the best engagement photos they had ever seen. Anastasiia made us feel SOO comfortable and we just had fun. I usually feel awkward getting my picture taken but not when Anastasiia is behind the lens. She knows what it takes to get the shot and is able to direct in a comfortable, natural and fun way.  Prior to the wedding… even during the craziness that was 2021 weddings.. Anastasiia was checking in with me to make sure she knew what pictures I exactly wanted and she was instrumental in creating the perfect timeline for our day. Throughout my wedding day Anastasiia was my photographer, cheerleader and therapist. I truly couldn’t imagine our day without her & Vadim. Receiving our pictures after the wedding only solidified this when we got to relieve our day with pictures that couldn’t have been more perfect. We could not have asked for a better photographer to capture the most important day of our lives.

I cannot recommend Anastasiia and her husband Vadim enough! We have worked with Anastasiia for our engagement pictures, our two weddings (thanks Covid!) and a bonus mountain photoshoot. Her work is INCREDIBLE and honestly speaks for itself.  She was so much fun to work with and feels just as much  like a best friend as your photographer. She made the whole process effortless and fun while giving the perfect direction to capture the most amazing pictures. After each of our weddings so many guests were raving about Anastasiia and were so impressed by her professionalism and energy throughout the day and night!  You will not be disappointed if you choose Anastasiia Photography -she is a must!!!

Anastasiia is simply the BEST! From engagement photos the year before our wedding, to being there for 11+ hours on our big day, to sharing the most beautiful photos and album with us in the months after, she could not have been better to work with. She made us feel so comfortable and our bridal party had a blast taking pictures on the big day. Most importantly, her work in stunning. If you are in the Asheville area, could not recommend Anastasiia more to capture everything perfectly on your special day.