Engagement Photo Sessions in Pasadena City Hall – Capture the Moment with Zatonsky Moments

Wedding Stories WITH SOUL, Light And Meaning

 

Capturing weddings through timeless photography and cinematic videography in Los Angeles and Southern California.

Prices go up September 1, 2025
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We're Mikhail & Kate — the founders of Zatonsky Moments

For 12+ years, we’ve documented 300+ emotional and timeless wedding stories in Europe and now in California. Our family-led team is here to make your most meaningful memories unforgettable.

Mikhail Zatonsky — wedding photographer in California, capturing timeless moments with a cinematic style
Kate Zatonsky — wedding videographer and co-founder of Zatonsky Moments, documenting emotional wedding stories

RECENT STORIES

Natural, Relaxed, and Truly You

We know when to guide you — and when to simply step back and let the moment unfold.
Sometimes the most beautiful photos happen when you forget the camera is even there.
We’ll be there to catch those genuine smiles, glances, and emotions — without interrupting your day.

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Why Couples Fall in Love With Us Experience, calm, and beauty on your wedding day

Clear Pricing

No hidden costs — you know exactly what you get from day one.

Fast Delivery

Sneak peeks within 72 hours, full gallery in 1 month — every photo edited.

Photo + Video Team

Fewer contracts, fewer calls, perfect coordination on your day.

Guidance & Comfort

We guide you naturally — even if it’s your first time in front of the camera.

Timeless Style

Natural colors and elegant composition — beautiful now and forever.

Try Before the Big Day

Your engagement session isn’t just about photos.
It’s a chance to feel comfortable in front of the camera, discover our style, and create timeless images you’ll treasure long before the wedding day. Think of it as a gentle rehearsal — relaxed, beautiful, and entirely about you.

And just for you — we’ve prepared a special offer you’ll discover inside. A little something to make this first step even easier.

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Your Story in Motion

An artful blend of movement, light, and emotion.
Every frame composed with intention, every scene unfolding with grace — crafted to let you relive not just how it looked, but how it felt.

Maria & Alexander — A Timeless Wedding Film

The Allens — Rustic Elegance in Motion

Grace & Oscar — A Glimpse of Forever

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This Could Be You

A glimpse into the kind of moments we love to capture — real, unscripted, and full of emotion.

From quiet details to sweeping architecture, every image becomes a cherished part of your day preserved forever.

With our gentle direction and eye for light, you can relax, enjoy, and let the day unfold naturally — we’ll be there to make sure it’s unforgettable.

What Our Clients Say
About Us & Our Work

Keila Sandoval
Keila Sandoval

Photos are amazing! They captured every special moment of our wedding day so beautifully. We felt completely comfortable, and the photos turned out better than we could have imagined. We’re so grateful and highly recommend them!

Grace & Oscar
Grace & Oscar

Absolutely blown away — every shot captures the love and joy of our day with stunning light and composition. We will cherish these photos forever. Thank you for the memories we can relive again and again!

Cynthia Munoz
Cynthia Munoz

It was such a pleasure to work with you! You made our special day even more memorable with these beautiful photos. Your creativity in capturing moments is truly remarkable. We cannot wait to share these photos with our loved ones. We will definitely refer you and use your services again — we really appreciate you and Kate for doing an outstanding job.

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Simple, Transparent, Stress-Free

With us, everything is clear from the start. You’ll know our prices right away — no hidden costs, no long “sales calls,” and no marketing games to keep you hooked.

We won’t pressure you into endless phone chats or send pushy follow-up messages.

If you ever want to talk in person, you can easily book a call with our manager — but only when you’re ready.

Prefer to explore on your own first? Our full pricing is always available here.