Liza Lavine

Contact Liza Lavine

My exploration of the art of photography started when I was 14, and I have been a professional photographer since 2017.

For the last five years, I've worked in Israel, Spain, and the USA. Now I'm based in Newport, RI, working all over New England.

The last two years brought me to the collaborations with Martini, lingerie network Kuznetsova Alena Shop, cosmetic brand Shinso Skin Care, Gurney's Newport Resort and Marin, and The Black Pearl restaurant. I also work with local artists, musicians, and models. I enjoy everything from food shooting to high fashion.

I love to say that I'm a women's photographer. However, love stories, family, and wedding photoshoots have always been a big part of my work.

Where are you located? Do you charge a travel fee for weddings not in your location?

I'm based in Newport, RI. But I travel all over New England for my couples. My travel fee depends on how far I have to go.

How long have you been in business? How many weddings have you photographed as the main photographer?

My exploration of the art of photography started when I was 14, and I have been a professional photographer since 2017. I had my first wedding in 2019. But I've been working with couples since 2016, so I can't say that it was a completely new experience for me. I've shot at least 8 weddings as main photographer.

Describe your "style" of wedding photography.

I love to keep it natural and let couples have their moment. For the first 15-20 mins I just let them feel the camera and be more into each other. If I feel that they are open for my ideas I can start to propose certain poses and angles. I very much enjoy building a photo when couple trusts me already.

My main difference from all other wedding photographers is that I actually know how to do postproduction. And I'm talking not only about colour correction but also about skin retouch, shape editing and etc. So my edited pictures look like they can be published in Vogue. Unfortunately most of USA photographer don't know how to do it. So let's saw bridal's makeup is not perfect or dress got dirty or groom has some skin problems that's all gonna be fixed!!!

What's the typical wedding coverage package that you offer? What is the price?

All depends on hours of work. Wedding price starts from $900 for 4 hour of work. My biggest package for 10 hours is $2700.

Do you have a studio where we can meet in-person?

We can meet in any public place like coffeeshop. I also do zoom or skype calls.

What are your professional degrees, credentials, affiliations? Have you taken any recent educational workshops or classes?

I have a master degree Hospitality and Languages. But I've have have so many online and offline courses and masterclasses that I can't even count them. I can probably teach photography myself.

I've passed classes of studio light and natural light, photography basics, photo editing, high-end skin editing, Lightroom Colour Correction, Photoshoop Advanced course, On-camera-flash course, posing course, masterclass Psychology skills for photographers, product photography masterclass.

Is there anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

I'm very artistic and creative person which is great for my job, but I'm also very responsible. I make sure that my couples can rely on me, feel comfortable with me and trust my vision. I believe that 90% of success of photos depends on photographer's skills, knowledge of light and vision.

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