As some of you know, Yuriy Manchik is one of our talented Amazing Associate photographers. He shoots weddings nationwide for us, and we are so blessed to have this guy on our team! We have received dozens and dozens of emails/resumes/applications from photographers all over the world who are interested in joining our team. But Brian and I knew we needed to feel really good inside about an additional photographer. They not only needed to be talented in photography, but they also needed to be an all around great person. Yuriy far exceeds both those things! If you’ve met him, you know how great this guy is!
Yuriy is super talented, very kind, pays close attention to every detail and then is able to step back and see beautiful, wide framed shots.
Here are some of his “Best Of” from a recent engagement session he did in Seattle with Tiffany and Ian.
Look how he got the light to do a star effect into the camera with a touch of sun flare. Yuriy, I forgot to ask you what your recipe settings were on this shot. Would you mind posting a comment and telling the blog readers what your settings were and any tips to getting the light to create a star effect like below? (thanks! your the best!)
It’s hard to pick my favorite, but this is right up there for sure! I love the energy in this shot with Ian on the bike and Tiffany loving it.
Same set up and prop but from a different point of view and different post process choice…
This one really brings out the story of Seattle. The Photoshopping Yuriy did enhances the overall culture and feel that Seattle can give. Does that make sense?
One thing I admire about Yuriy’s work is that he is so intentional as to when and how he chooses to Photoshop an image. He picks actions and effects that accentuate the story in the image and doesn’t just Photoshop something to Photoshop.
I love this portrait shot too!
And the color vibrancy works so well in the overall cheerful mood of this image. Don’t you love that green door!
Yuriy and I talked after he finished this engagement session. He told me that they all had such a good time together that they literally went all over downtown Seattle and spending a couple of hours together. Last week was their wedding, and I can’t wait to see what Yuriy captured. Better believe, we’re going to share it here too!!! Stay tuned!
Tiffany and Ian, I have a feeling your still on your honeymoon but just had to say how beautiful you two are! Yuriy filled me in on your wedding and said you were all dancing by the end of your wedding reception! I’m so glad he was available and go to be a part of your wedding day! It sounds like it was a blast! Congrats to you both!!
For more info on Yuriy and his work, you can see his gallery on our website at www.merakoh.com. FYI, Yuriy does have a second photographer accompany him when shooting a wedding. Her name is Julia, and she is a gem! For info on his availability and packages regarding wedding coverage, email genie@merakoh.com. Who is Genie? That is a special story that is coming soon! 