Business Details
19 Years
experience
San Francisco Wedding & Family Photography Studio
Founded in 2007, Wedding Photography By Pictilio is a husband-and-wife photography studio led by Vitaliy and Candace Prokopets. With over 15 years of combined experience in wedding and family photography, we prioritize capturing authentic moments through natural light, genuine emotion, and a joyful approach. Our expertise spans weddings, engagements, and family sessions, informed by our personal journey as parents and guardians. We distinguish ourselves by fostering client connections, offering timeline guidance, and emphasizing storytelling over staged poses.Committed to ethical practices, we focus on client comfort and transparency, ensuring every session becomes a cherished memory. Our work has been featured in publications like Cottage Hill Magazine and Style Me Pretty, reflecting our dedication to quality and client-centric service.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Family Portraits
Personal Photo Albums
Date Night Photography
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience in wedding and family photography
- Our approach prioritizes natural light and authentic emotional storytelling
- We provide personalized timeline guidance for stress-free photo sessions
- We specialize in creating comfortable environments for nervous subjects
- Our work has been featured in Style Me Pretty and Cottage Hill Magazine
What people say
Authentic emotion
Stress-free experience
Artistic quality
Timely delivery
Personal connection
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures your special day through a blend of candid moments and artistic compositions. We focus on documenting authentic emotions, ceremonial details, and celebratory interactions using natural light and proven techniques. With experience photographing over 150 weddings, we provide comprehensive coverage from preparations through reception festivities while ensuring stress-free client experiences.
Engagement Sessions
We create romantic pre-wedding portraits that showcase couples' unique relationships through personalized location choices and relaxed guidance. Our sessions emphasize natural interactions over stiff posing, often incorporating meaningful activities like picnics or coffee dates to capture genuine connections and build comfort with the camera.
Family Portraits
Our family photography documents milestones and everyday moments with an emphasis on authentic interactions between children, parents, and extended relatives. We specialize in creating comfortable environments for young subjects, using playful direction to capture spontaneous expressions while maintaining artistic composition standards.
Personal Photo Albums
We design custom heirloom albums that transform your digital images into tangible storytelling pieces. Our design process focuses on narrative flow and archival quality materials to create lasting physical records of your most important life events and family history.
Date Night Photography
These relaxed sessions capture couples enjoying shared activities in urban or natural settings. We guide subjects through subtle interactions that reveal relationship dynamics while maintaining a documentary-style approach that emphasizes genuine connection over formal posing techniques.
People
Vitaliy Prokopets
Co-Founder & Lead Photographer
Ukrainian-born photographer with 15+ years experience capturing weddings and family moments. Specializes in natural light techniques and emotional storytelling. Holds BFA in Visual Arts from University of California, Berkeley.
Candace Prokopets
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Former educator turned photography entrepreneur with expertise in client relations and session coordination. Develops creative concepts for engagement and family shoots while managing business operations since 2007.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We blend natural light, candid moments, and guided posing to create timeless images that reflect your unique story.
Do you travel for weddings and sessions?
Yes, we regularly photograph weddings and events throughout Northern California and accept travel assignments globally.
How long do photo sessions typically last?
Wedding coverage ranges from 6-12 hours, while portrait sessions typically last 1-2 hours depending on location and scope.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require a 25% retainer at booking, with full payment due 30 days before your event. Cancellations receive 50% refund of remaining balance.
How far in advance should we book your services?
Wedding clients should book 12-18 months in advance, while portrait sessions can be scheduled with 2-3 months' notice.
