A black and white photo of a woman and man sharing an intimate kiss on a train. The woman has long dark hair and is wearing a floral dress, while the man has short dark hair and is dressed in a leather jacket. They are holding hands, with the woman’s arm draped over the man's shoulder.

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A woman with long dark hair and a man with a shaved head and mustache stand outdoors with mountains in the background. The woman is resting her head on the man's shoulder with her eyes closed, and her hand is on his back. The man is facing forward with his eyes closed, wearing a white shirt with brown suspenders.

A couple and a dog standing at the edge of a lake with mountains in the background, the dog standing in the water.

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A bride and groom stand on a rocky beach facing the water, with mountains in the background. The bride holds a bouquet of flowers up in the air, and the groom waves. The scene appears to be a wedding photo.

If you're feeling a bit apprehensive about being in the spotlight all day, you're not alone – and you're in the right place.

We know you're not here to strike Vogue poses or master the art of the runway. That's not our style either. We're here to freeze those genuine, candid moments and showcase the beauty of your love. To make it easy and fun.

Think of it less as a production and more as a hang out with us — with our cameras in our hands, creating a canvas of candid memories that reflect your true connection.

A couple dressed in formal wedding attire standing on a rocky beach with water and mountains in the background.

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A bride and groom embrace outdoors during sunset. The bride wears a strapless, sparkly wedding dress, and the groom wears a black tuxedo with a bow tie. They stand close, forehead to forehead, with eyes closed, in front of a large tree and a scenic l

A bride and groom in wedding attire standing close together, gazing into each other's eyes outside a rustic stone building with wooden shutters.

Black and white photo of a couple about to kiss, with the woman wearing a veil and holding a bouquet of flowers.

Blurred white curtain and wooden frame in foreground, river winding through dense forested hills and mountains in the background.

A bride and groom standing close together on a stone balcony with the Florence city skyline in the background, including the Florence Cathedral with its iconic dome, during sunset.

A bride and groom sharing an intimate moment outdoors on a terrace, with a cityscape in the background during sunset.

A couple embraces in front of a mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks, with their reflections overlapping and creating a dreamy, double-exposure effect.

A couple holding hands on a sandy beach with city and mountains in the background, overcast sky.

A happy couple hugging by the water with mountains in the background.

Bride and four bridesmaids standing in the middle of a forested road, smiling and holding bouquets, dressed in elegant dark green dresses, with the bride in a white gown.

A black-and-white photo of a couple at a train station, standing close with their foreheads touching, eyes closed, and embracing each other.

A couple dancing by the water on a curved road between two large rocky formations, with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.

Blurred image of a couple in foreground with a view of the Florence Cathedral (Duomo) in the distance at twilight.

ABOUT US

Hi, I’m Alica!

And this is my fluffy sidekick Gaia.

We are the faces behind the lenses and we’re obsessed with capturing love’s unscripted, timeless moments. Gaia (whose participation is available upon request) is already wagging her tail excited to meet you.

In search of a creative team that makes being in front of the camera effortlessly enjoyable?

You've just found us.

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CLIENT LOVE

Over the years my fiancé and I have had a several photo shoots with Alica—What keeps us coming back is her attention to detail, warm personality and the outstanding photos she captures each and every time. As my partner puts it—she is a true artist. Most recently we did a shoot with new addition to the family, 19 day old Ember at the time. We were a bit skeptical booking a shoot during COVID—but truly felt we were in good hands. She made sure to stay socially distanced, welcomed us and made us feel comfortable and safe the entire time. We were blown away with the final product and are so happy we chose Alica for our baby’s first photos! We love you 🙂

Ashley Smith
Alica has such a welcoming energy and makes you feel very comfortable. I was feeling self-conscious before the shoot and she was quick to reassure me that I had little to feel insecure about. Alica and I just met, but we got along so well it felt like we had known each other for much longer. I would highly recommend her in the future! Thank you

Alica – Jasmine Griffiths
I highly recommend Alica Belakova to capture your photos. Not only is she very enthusiastic, Alica pays attention to details and ensures you have a great time at your shoot. She will make sure you are happy with your images and provides great customer service.

Dominic Chan
Alica’s photos are magical ! She’s so fun to work with and is very professional and I enjoyed the whole experience so much! She has a beautiful vision so be sure that all your photos are going to look amazing! I absolutely recommend and would for sure hire her as a photographer again 🙂

Alicia Tchaikoun
Alica is wonderful!! She took some head shots for me and they turned out looking so beautiful. I really appreciated how accommodating she was with my schedule. I had been in an unexpected situation where I needed head shots in a short amount of time and Alica was able to help me out in a quick session and was able to send the head shots to me, edited, in time. I really appreciated how professional she was through the whole process, with keeping me updated on her process and being organized. She is a strong communicator, which I greatly appreciated in a stressful situation. The session itself was so fun and comfortable. I don’t really ever take photos unless I have to, but Alica has a genuine calm and caring presence that makes it easy to relax around her, and also laugh with her! Also, I think her photos speak for themselves as they radiate her talent and artistry. Go get some photos taken with her 🙂

Kaylene Chan
Loved working with her ! She’s talented, passionate, friendly , and encouraging. I felt very comfortable during the shoot and I loved how the photos turned out. She was able to edit and get the photos to me really quickly. I wouldn definitely hire her again!

Sarah Xu