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Wedding Photographer - Upscale Photo
Welcome!
My name is Galina Vitols, I am Florida based wedding photographer
and the editor of this website. Serving South Florida I have worked
at the best venues in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Naples,
and the Florida Keys (Key Largo, Islamorada ect.) Quick
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My very first camera (Russian ZENIT) I got at age 15. Since then photography has been my passion forever. I can sure say it is in my blood. My mother and father have been divorced since I was a little girl. The only thing what I know about my father is that he is a great photographer. Passion for photography is in my blood. Years ago back in Russia I used to photograph in black and white film, develop and print pictures in my own lab in our bathroom. At that time I had NO IDEA that I will become a wedding photographer living in Miami in the United States. With artistic background, a degree in fashion design, I chose to become a professional photographer. Or, better said, the profession chose me! After arriving to the United States (1999) to start a new family I had to learn basically EVERYTHING from scratch. Yeah, I started my life from zero! I had to learn how to speak a foreign language and understand what other people say, how to drive a car and many other things. But I kept taking pictures all the time! This is my nature. My wedding photographer happened to see my work and invited me to work for their studio. This is how I became a wedding photographer. Now I own my own business and happily serve local and destination brides. Galina's
work has been published by local, national and international bridal
magazines.
In 2004 Galina has completed a Course of Digital Photography at New York Institute of Photography. She keeps learning and attending professional seminars every year. In
partnership with bridal industry writer Mia Johnson Galina published
a book Your
Picture Perfect Wedding: A Bride's Personal Guide To Wedding Photography
In The New Millennium She has been in business since 2003 creating beautiful wedding stories for many-many wedding couples. What To Expect When You Hire Upscale Photo For Your Wedding 1. I've heard that some photographers are very pushy. They try to control things around and do not let the couple to have fun. This is definitely not my style. I work closely with the bride and groom, capture smallest details and feel when it's time to let go and let the couple to enjoy the party. 2. When you hire Upscale Photo, you hire me personally. I work with a photographer-assistant. Having an assistant frees me to be creative while he is taking images from a different prospective. 3.
I know my cameras and lenses and express my artistic vision.
Having different lenses is very important for creativity. You will
have beautiful images to remember! 5. High quality of products. By my nature I am committed to quality and want my clients to own products that will last a lifetime. When you order an album - it is a beautiful custom made book. When you order a gift print - it is fully retouched and color corrected print covered with a special protective layer. I always make sure you look your best at the picture. You have a choice of many great and unique products! 6. I LOVE photographing weddings! Believe it or not there are many photographers out there who hates photographing weddings but they do it any way. Your images will be loaded with lots of positive energy when you let me photograph your wedding. 7. If you are a destination bride, not a problem. We communicate over the phone, e-mails and internet. Florida is a very popular wedding destination, I often work with destination brides. 8. Prepare to invest between $3200 and $12000. I offer variety of packages for any taste. A La Carte menu is also available. Remember - you get what you pay for. Nothing cheap is good and nothing good is cheap. It's a tested true statement! 9. If your wedding is in other state then FL or outside of the US - I travel, drop me a note! ***** Galina Vitols is the most talented, patient, and kind photographer you will ever work with. There are no words to describe how amazing she is and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to capture every perfect moment at their wedding. Galina showed up early the day of our wedding and stayed with us until the wee hours. She is such a natural in this environment that we hardly knew she was there. The first time I looked through our wedding album I cried. All of the wonderful emotions and memories of that day came rushing back. I cannot describe how beautiful her pictures are, I am truly in awe of Galina's talent. She has been given a gift that we all can benefit from. Her pictures will give my husband and I memories that will last a lifetime, there is no price that can ever be placed on that. I am so thankful that I found Galina to photograph the most wonderful day of my life! ~ Angela Amman, Decatur, GA ***** Dear
Galina, ***** Galina, The
pictures are absolutely amazing!!!!! Everyone who has seen them
loves them. Thank you so much for your magnificent work. You really
captured everything! We are so appreciative that you were able to
work with our budget...we particularly noticed that you were working
hard to capture all parts of the wedding without an assistant. You
were incredible. We have received compliments from many people noticing
your ability to be everywhere at once (although I know it was probably
challenging). And, of course, we've received even more compliments
on your work and the way you lined up shots. We are so grateful!
Thank you again, ***** The most challenging work that I had during my wedding was to find a good photographer. I don't know you, but in our case, we were looking for natural pictures. We hate pictures too posed. Then we found Galina. We have never met such an incredible and professional person until we met Galina. No body can imagine of what she is capable to do until you have the pleasure of doing business with her. Her picture, waaoooooooo, they are amazing!!!!!!!!! Looking at our wedding pictures we can remember every beautiful moment that I and my husband lived that special day. You can tell that she really loves what she does. Thank you so much Galina for all the inspiration and love that you put in you work. You are just unique!!!!!!!! ~ Trudy & Eric Pol, Miami. FL ***** Hi Galina: I wanted to thank you so much for the fantastic wedding photos. You captured our party and our love perfectly. People keep calling to tell us how beautiful the pictures are and I truly couldn't be happier. Also, your demeanor and attention to our needs was remarkable. You made everything easy and fun. Thank you, ~
Lisa and Armando Paz, Miami, FL |
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