Welcome to AlekseyK Photography!
We are a husband and wife team, servicing all of WNY and the Finger Lakes, specializing in modern, creative and documentary style photography and videography. Every person is unique, so every wedding should include not only the traditional formals, but the REAL moments, the REAL people and their emotions. By capturing these glimpses in time, our Clients are able to look back on their wedding day and experience those emotions all over again.

My wife, Leah, and I met while we were both in the Military. She served for the United States of America, and I served for the Ukrainian Military. While serving in Ukraine, I was given the opportunity to come to the United States and take military training classes out of Ft. Lee, Virginia. Leah was also there training….. we met, and one thing led to another! We both had very good careers ahead of us, but the only way we could be together was to resign our commissions.
After waiting 8 months in Ukraine for my paperwork to get approved and a VERY long plane ride, I made it to the USA, and the next chapter of my life could begin. We chose to settle down in Buffalo, NY because that’s where Leah grew up and we thought it would be a wonderful place to start a family and business. I’d been a photographer for 8yrs, so opening my own photography business was the realization of a life-long dream. Add to that the births of our daughter, Liliana, and son, Taras, and everything seems to be falling into place.
Locally, I serve the Buffalo, Rochester and WNY areas, but will travel world-wide upon request. I specialize in FULL SERVICE creative wedding and family photography. I believe the images I produce should spark memories of the day’s events that Clients can cherish for a life time. To that end, I also believe that printed artwork is more durable and less apt to change than digital. I stress the importance of professional prints and albums to each and every Client. Nothing beats a professionally designed and executed piece of wall art in your home. I am the professional that can help you do this and I look forward to working you!
REVIEWS
The AlekseyK Photography team went above and beyond our wedding day expectations! Aleksey met with us multiple times before the wedding going over and helping us plan our day-of timeline, what photos we wanted, and suggestions on where to have photos taken. He had done a photo session with a couple of my friends and I a few years ago and with his fun personality that really helps to capture true emotion and natural smiles I knew I wanted him for our wedding day. Him and his wife were an amazing team, capturing details, unique portraits and angles, and plenty of candids that made it very personal. Our entire bridal party and family enjoyed their company and they really helped to keep everything moving to stay on schedule. Our wedding day would have been much more chaotic without them. While fun, they were also very professional and conscientious of the bridal party being outside in the cold weather (Buffalo wedding in December). I had really wanted outdoor photos but didn’t know how it would work with winter weather but they figured it all out for us – they had us switch in shifts going on and off the bus to warm up while they stayed outside to take the photos the whole time! The dedication of their team was amazing and it made for a stress-free day for my husband and I. On top of that they got back to us with some “sneak peak” photos after a few days and they were amazing. We could not be more grateful and would highly recommend AlekseyK Photography to anyone that wants wedding, family or any type of photos. We will definitely be using them again!
~Tiffany & Paul
Aleksey and Leah were absolutely amazing! They truly made the day that much more fun and special. We live about two hours away from our venue, so Aleksey was very accommodating in that we did Skype meetings before the wedding. I always felt so much better after talking with him because he really did go over all of the details and timeline. He made me feel very comfortable and that I didn’t need to worry. He took note of and prioritized everything we were looking for like what types of photos and in what settings. The day of was so much fun with them! They both were super punctual, and while they kept us busy, they made it so enjoyable. They’re both so friendly and funny. Leah was so great to have as well because she seems to know how to fix anything that could go wrong dress, veil, makeup, and even hair-wise! When the wind kept messing up my hair and pulling my veil all around, she was right there with bobby pins and hairspray to help. She even bustled my dress for me! Not only did they do an amazing job, we truly enjoyed their company. Of course, the photos that they took were stunning! Their use of lighting, angles, and creativity captured our wedding day in such a beautiful way. I really loved that they paid extra attention to getting emotions to come across in the photos. Every time I look at the photos, I’m taken back to all of the feelings of the moment. I am just so incredibly grateful we went with Aleksey and Leah!
~Samantha & Luke
We booked Aleksey and Leah as our photographers after they shot one of our friend’s weddings the past year. They have such a unique and distinctive style that comes through in their work which we were immediately drawn to. From a communication and operational standpoint, from start to finish Aleksey and Leah were incredibly attentive and professional. Our interactions with them were seriously some of the most organized and efficient experiences of any service we’ve had – Which was such a welcomed aspect as they understand how hectic planning can be at times. In the months leading up to the wedding, we met a handful of times, filled out an online portal to provide important details, and even were asked to put together a Pinterest board to give them an idea of our preferences. Aleksey also put together a day of itinerary for us which was a major help in staying on track throughout the day. When the big day finally arrived, Aleksey and Leah went far above and beyond what we expected. They both are so talent in their own ways and compliment each other well. We had a big wedding party and they both were assertive, intentional and patient at the same time with our group. We chose to do a first look, and Aleksey and Leah identified the perfect area for it, as well as countless other great shots. Throughout the entire day, Aleksey was always right there when we needed him. He has the perfect balance down of being nearby but also not ever imposing. One thing we quickly learned is at the reception EVERYONE wants a picture with you, and they were both so patient with every request. We are so blown away with how our pictures came out, and have already received many compliments. Thank you to Aleksey and Leah for being such a significant part in why our wedding day was so special!
~Erin & Brett
