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Fall portrait of a famiy of four in Folsom lake captured by Sacramento family photographer

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Glacier NP, MT

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West Sacramento City Hall

Hello, I'm Stani

An award-winning photographer, artist, mother, and adventure seeker

Seeking Mindfulness Through Photography

Greetings and welcome to my little corner of the web!

I’m Stanislava, a Bulgarian native and Sacramento-based artist, and storyteller with 15+ years of experience in lifestyle, family, branding, wedding, and event photography. I earned a BFA in photography from the prestigious School of Visual Arts in New York City and have won multiple awards for my achievements in photography. Additionally, my fine art work has been exhibited internationally.

As the wife of an engineer and a proud mother of two wonderful sons, whose boundless energy and infectious laughter never fail to light up my world, I am blessed to be part of an adventurous family that loves exploring the natural beauty of our world. From visiting national parks to camping in the wilderness, we find inspiration and joy in connecting with nature and each other.

But it's not just the glory of nature that captivates me. It's the moments of human connection that make life truly magical - the precious innocence of a newborn, the joyous union of a couple beginning their own family, the simple pleasures of a lazy afternoon spent with loved ones. These are the milestones that remind us of what's truly important in life, and it's an honor to be able to capture them through my lens.

Whether you're searching for photojournalistic event coverage, captivating fine art portraits, breathtaking wedding photography, or simply an opportunity to connect with a like-minded creative who shares your values, I invite you to explore my portfolio and connect with me. Let's capture and celebrate the beauty and wonder of life together.

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father and son swimming in lake Macdonald at Glacier National Park

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Stani was such a success at my wedding! I got married on 6/17/17 at Mountain House Estate in 100 degree weather, but that didn't stop her from wanting to take the most amazing shots ever and I'm so glad! From the very beginning, Stani was so sweet to work with. She would check in with us often and make it a point to get to know us as a couple. She listens, cares, and caters to each couple to make sure she delivers the finished product they'd hoped for. If you're considering Stani as a photographer, the decision-making process stops here! She's it!

All I can say is WOW!! I hired Stani to take photos of my home for my interior design portfolio and some shots of me for my industry and they turned out amazing!! She is a true artist and really knows how to capture a moment and make it interesting. Love your work Stani!! Thank you for making me look and feel beautiful and for all your gorgeous shots of the house. You are the best!

I cannot say enough amazing things about Stani! She has been photographing our family every year for 7 years. She has a magical way of capturing those special moments when our entire family feels so relaxed that we can really be ourselves and the result is beautiful every time. Stani is wonderful with both young children and larger groups like our big extended family. She consistently chooses beautiful and unique locations that complement our family's style. Thanks to Stani we have beautiful artwork in our home and unique holiday cards every year. I would trust Stani to photograph each and every event for our family, no matter how big or small. Thank you Stani for all the beautiful memories!

— Sonia and Alex

— Mary Sullivan, Founder of Green Yogi

— Nicole Dort

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Death Valley National Park

May

USA / California

Redwood National and State Park

USA / Glacier National Park

July

Visiting the West and California? We can still make it work. I'm on the road a lot. Message me about your photography needs and we'll make it happen.

USA/ California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana

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BULGARIA - EUROPE

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