Sasha Smolina

Photographer

NYC Wedding Photographer

Sasha Smolina is a Wedding and Portrait Photographer based in Manhattan. She specializes in photographing weddings through fashion-forward portraiture and unobtrusive documentation, creating images that feel both editorial and intimate. Her portraits draw upon her experience as a published fashion photographer. Sasha lives with her husband and two sons, dividing their time between Manhattan’s Upper West Side and Piacenza, Italy—a transatlantic lifestyle that infuses her work with both New York energy and Italian warmth.

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what clients say about Sasha's work

Amazing! She ran around all day capturing so many great photos. It was HOT too, and she did it like a champ. Thank You!

Francesca + Michael

Before the wedding, she helped us think through our day and provided good insights on what would work and wouldn't work. On our special day, she was a calming influence on us all; she was fun and professional, chill and assertive in all the right ways...and the photos turned out SO GOOD! Highly recommend.

Marissa + Charlotte

...she was so easy to work with that she felt like another friend. I asked her to direct me and the bridal party when I wasn't feeling up to it, and she was able to do it with kindness and patience. She captured so many special and original moments that seemed to place her everywhere at all times. It is clear she truly has a passion for her work and good creative insight, which is a quality we were really looking for.

Sezin + Ethan

Sasha's Journals

Maison May Wedding

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Family focused intimate celebration
Lola + Quinlan •
Brooklyn, NY
Weekday charm in Brooklyn

Lola and Quinlan's intimate weekday ceremony at Maison May, Brooklyn's charming Dekalb storefront venue known for its Parisian-inspired aesthetic and cozy atmosphere. Read more in our Journal >

Autumn at Radegast

2 / 8

Beirgarten charm in Williamsburg
Molly + Mark •
Brooklyn, NY
Intimate autumn celebration in Brooklyn

Molly and Mark got married at Radegast in Williamsburg on a late autumn day. We started with portraits at The William Vale before heading to the venue for their celebration. The laid-back beer hall vibe was perfect for their low-key, intimate wedding. Read more in our Journal >

Haven's Kitchen Wedding

3 / 8

Breaking into Gramercy (with permission - kindof)
Angela + Peter •
Gramercy, NYC
Culinary elegance meets autumn in Manhattan

Angela and Peter's Haven's Kitchen wedding brought together Manhattan charm and culinary elegance. We somehow managed portraits in the famously exclusive Gramercy Park—keys required, wedding photos technically forbidden—before heading to Haven's Kitchen for their intimate autumn celebration. Worth bending the rules for. Read more in our Journal >

10 Days in Italy

4 / 8

When a trip becomes a love story
Sasha + Giorgio •
Piacenza
Italy, Giorgio, and unexpected forever

Ten gorgeous days wandering Italy with Giorgio. A visual diary of the trip with my future husband—though neither of us knew it yet. Read more in our Journal >

Greenwood Park Wedding

5 / 8

Relaxed Vibes, Brooklyn Celebration
Emily + Adam •
Brooklyn, NY
Perfect sunny day

Emily and Adam got married at Greenwood Park, Brooklyn's beloved beer garden and outdoor venue. With its spacious backyard, string lights, and laid-back atmosphere, the spot brought together their favorite things: good beer, great food, and all their people in one relaxed, celebratory space. Read more in our Journal >

Greenpoint Loft Wedding

6 / 8

From Hoxton portraits to loft celebration
Fay + Paul •
Greenpoint
Industrial elegance in Brooklyn

Fay and Paul got married at Greenpoint Loft, the industrial-chic venue housed in a converted rope factory with exposed beams and Manhattan skyline views. We started with portraits at The Hoxton in Williamsburg before heading to the loft for their celebration in the heart of Brooklyn's creative scene. Read more in our Journal >

Black Forest Engagement

7 / 8

Autumn leaves in the Black Forest
Nastya + Ksyusha •
Germany
Fairytale forest, real-life romance

An autumn engagement session in Germany's iconic Black Forest. We wandered through dense woods and misty trails, capturing the moody, fairytale atmosphere that makes this southwest German region so legendary. Read more in our Journal >

DUMBO Loft Wedding

8 / 8

Industrial charm meets summer vibes
Elena + Matt •
DUMBO, NYC
Sunny Brooklyn summer celebration

Elena and Matt's summer DUMBO Loft wedding. Sunny portraits at the One Hotel before celebrating in their bright industrial space. Read more in our Journal >

It’s the chaos you’ll never forget, captured in a frame that feels as alive as the moment itself.

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