Masha Lou Photography — Local services in New York

We had such a wonderful experience with Masha Lou Photography! I was coordinating a photo shoot from Texas to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary during our first trip to New York, and Masha made the entire process so smooth. She was incredibly responsive and easy to communicate with from the start—something I truly appreciated while planning everything from out of state.

Since it was my first time in NYC, Masha provided fantastic recommendations for photo locations and shared helpful tips on what to wear so our outfits and colors would look great in the setting. On the day of the shoot, she was warm, friendly, and made both my wife and me feel completely at ease. Her direction was clear, and she offered great posing ideas. She staged our shots beautifully and found the most gorgeous angles and backgrounds throughout Central Park.

We booked an hour session, and it felt like the perfect amount of time. Masha captured so many stunning images—it was hard to choose favorites! I had initially mentioned wanting both nature and skyline shots, and she thoughtfully led us to another location within the park that gave us exactly that. She even stayed a few extra minutes past our session (at no extra charge) just to make sure we got the shots we wanted. As we walked between locations, she kept the conversation going and made the whole experience feel more like hanging out with a new friend than just posing for photos.

And to top it all off, Masha delivered our edited photos with an incredibly fast turnaround—we had our Friday morning shoot and received the full gallery by Saturday evening!

We highly recommend Masha for her professionalism, artistic eye, and exceptional service. If we ever celebrate another special occasion in NYC, we’ll definitely be booking...

I had the most incredible experience with Masha Lou who captured my daughter's senior pictures in the vibrant city of New York. She was hands down the best photographer we have ever worked with!

Right from the beginning, she impressed us with her timeliness. She understood the importance of being punctual and made sure that every aspect of the photoshoot ran smoothly. It made the entire experience hassle-free and enjoyable.

What truly set her apart was how she catered to our needs as customers. She took the time to listen and understand our vision, incorporating it seamlessly into the shoot. Her attention to detail and ability to capture my daughter's personality was simply remarkable.

It's clear that Masha is an expert in her craft. Her technical skills and artistic eye resulted in outstanding photographs that exceeded our expectations. The final results were absolutely breathtaking, showcasing my daughter's beauty and uniqueness in the most captivating way.

I cannot express my gratitude enough for the wonderful experience she provided. Her passion for her work shines through in every shot. She genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to ensure their satisfaction.

Without a doubt, she has earned my business for any future photography needs. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in search of a talented, professional, and dedicated photographer. Thank you so much for capturing these precious moments and creating...

Yana from Masha Lou Photography captured our surprise proposal flawlessly! I couldn’t be happier with our choice.

From the planning phase, Yana was incredibly helpful and experienced with specific tips for the best lighting and background and walked me through some logistics to make sure everything went smoothly. On the day of the proposal, she blended in seamlessly - she just looked like someone casually photographing the garden. While she trailed us waiting for the moment, her prep helped ensure my timing worked out despite the fluidity of having such a big moment in a place I’d never been before (my partner and I are from out of town!) and she was so flexible and adaptable.

After the proposal, she made us both feel completely comfortable and had amazing ideas for engagement photos. She didn’t just stick to the garden, either - she walked us through Greenwich Village, found the perfect cute little street and a few intersections as backdrops, and even got a classic NYC cab in a few of the shots! Her creativity and eye for lighting is incredible.

Yana is prepared, kind, professional, and truly talented. We even received our stunning gallery of photos the very next day! The whole experience went exactly as I had envisioned and we absolutely loved working with her.

If you’re planning a proposal in NYC, I cannot recommend Masha and Yana highly enough. They made our special day...