Lisa and Stephan’s wedding was published in the November issue of Tatler Magazine.
Olga Kurylenko, James Bond’s most recent beauty, is featured on the cover:
Since I don’t have the original PDFs, the images had to be taken with a camera. Please forgive the quality.
Liza and Stepan look FABULOUS on a photo from the same magazine.
Where: Near Moscow, Russia
Creative portraits of Liza and Stepan from their wedding day and the day after session. Click here, to see part 1 of Liza & Stepan’s fabulous wedding.
Bride
Gown: Valentino
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Groom
Wedding Suit: Christian Dior
Riding Suit: Hermes
Wedding day portraits and Day After Session are here.
Ceremony: Aksinino, Russia
Reception: The historic Arkhangelskoe Country House, Arkhangelskoe, Russia (just 20 kilometers outside Moscow)
Florist: Tridvornova
Cake: Хлеб & Co
Bride
Gown: Valentino
Reception Dress: Lanvin
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Groom
Wedding Suit: Christian Dior
Riding Suit: Hermes
It was a very last minute wedding! Stepan and Liza hired me a week before their “much talked about in Russia” wedding celebration. Stepan is a son of one of my favorite directors and actors Nikita Mikhalkov and the great actress Anastasia Vertinskaya. Stepan also owns several high end restaurants that are an absolutely must visit when in Moscow. I ate at two and have to say the food was delicious and interior is very tastefully done. Liza is a very successful model, beautiful inside and out, and from the moment I first met her (at her birthday party two days before the wedding) I really liked her.
I want to thank Aga of Aga Images for second shooting. It was Aga’s first time in Russia and all she wanted to see was Lenin 
(Unfortunately Red Square was closed for the Moscow Day celebration). As for me, the last time I was in Russia was six years ago when I received “The Photographer of the Year” Award in Moscow. I have got to say, a lot changed since then for sure!
Gotta love those shoes!
Grand entrance!
Live Sculptures! They were throwing flower petals at Liza and Stepan as they made their way to the reception site accompanied by the legendary gypsies.
The party started with Horonko Orchestra
Stepan’s sister Anna Mikhalkova and mom, Anastasia Vertinskaya.
Stepan’s brother, an actor Artem Mikhalkov smoking a flavored tobacco, very popular in Russia.
Liza and Stepan’s first dance was very well choreographed!!
There were a lot of celebrities ( mostly russians that I don’t know) but I recognized Patti Smith who shared a table with Aga and me.
The band Blast is blasting with an amazing light show projected on the Museum.
It took 5 men to carry the cake made in Stepan’s bakery Хлеб & Co
Sergey Mazaev of Moral Codex is my new favorite russian singer! Here is Stepan’s son admiring Mr. Mazaev’s singing.
Grand Fireworks!
Where: Huntingdon Furnace House, PA
Gown: Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier
Coordinator: Cori Agostinelli Kalupson, Gifted by Cori
Caterer: Zola Bistro
Cake: Kim Morrison, Cakes for Occasions
Band: Pocono Event Music
Florist: Alice’s Flowers of Tyrone, PA
Shanta is admiring her dress.
Everyone was such troopers in the rain!
The rain stopped briefly during the butterfly release.
Grandmas.
Designed by the famous cake designer Kim Morrison, of Cakes for Occasions,
Shanta’s wedding cake was beautiful, elegant, and tastefully done.
Oh, so happy together.
It was a great day and everyone had a fabulous time!
Coming soon…….
When: September 29, 2007
Where: Point O’Pines – Lake Brant, NY
Maria and I didn’t have to work too hard to photograph this gorgeous couple.
Breath taking views.
Watching a surprise fireworks from Erica’s Mom.
After the wedding Erica and Jared had a bonfire set up. 
Favorites from Maria:
Maria is a real trooper
The result: 
Maria and I with Erica
I’ve got a little nice note from Dave’s mom and dad after they saw the photos on the blog. Thank you!!
“Gulnara and Maria –
WOW!!! The first photos are absolutely fantastic! You have captured the moment! We can’t wait to see the rest of them. You two are really really special.
Peggy and Doug.”
And from Beth and Dave:
“Gulnara,
We just got back from Hawaii. Just about the first thing we did was check out your blog – we got lots of messages from our friends and family saying that the pics were great….and they are! My favorites are probably the one of Dave and Shep sleeping and the cake cutting one – cause you can see me, my mom & dad, and Dave’s mom laughing at something Dave had done. Oh, I also love the jumping one, and the one of my dad handing me off to Dave is really special.”
And more from Beth and Dave after they saw the slideshow:
Gulnara,
There are no words! Dave and I just watched the slide show you made. Thank you! It is incredible. Amazing music – wonderful choice, you have totally hit our personalities! And the pictures…wow! The second time through we paused constantly and just looked as one amazing picture appeared after another. I don’t know how we got so lucky to have you with us at our wedding, but we are grateful. You have captured our day! I couldn’t possibly begin to tell you which pictures are my favorite – it would be impossible!
Also, on another note, I was out with some of our guests from our wedding tonight, and we were reminiscing about the wedding. They mentioned specifically about how unobtrusive you and Maria were. Another friend mentioned how much she liked the types of pictures you were taking. We are lucky. Our sincerest thanks to you and Maria, both! Give a special thanks to Maria for getting the pictures with our dog…we love them…Shep is very special to us
Watch the slideshow here. Thank you guys!!
Some favorites from Amanda and Benjamin’s wedding I just shot in Albany for Karenscape.
My second shooter Joy took a photo of me during the shoot. Hanging there on the my left shoulder is my favorite 70-200 lens and the best “shootsac” camera bag by Jessica Clare that has three more lenses. Unfortunately those are not my chiropractor’s favorite items 
I got a really nice note from Stacy and Ashley. Thank you guys!
“Thanks for the preview of the slideshow. The photos look great. It seems you’ve done a great job of creating the theme that we were looking for – a creative wedding portrait, capturing all the detail of the wedding that is easily forgotten. We’re looking forward to seeing the rest!
Also, after coming back from our honeymoon yesterday we’ve learnt that you guys were a real hit down here. All the family think you did a really great job and were very professional. So we hope you liked Trinidad because we suspect ours won’t be the last wedding you’re asked to photograph in the coming years!”
Turn on your speakers and enjoy!!
Slideshow
