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We felt like Tida was a partner/friend, rather than just a vendor/photographer. Tida showed up on our wedding day, all smiles and with her bright & bold personality.

We are beyond grateful that Tida was apart of our wedding day. It all started when we saw her amazing photos on Instagram and we set up an initial call to talk through our elopement plans in Joshua Tree, CA. As soon as we started talking with Tida we realized she was truly engaged and she wanted to genuinely know about US -- she cared so much about our journey as a couple and how she could make our day amazing. Throughout the planning process Tida ensured that we had everything we needed in time (dress/flowers/hair makeup, etc). If we didn't, she was able to provide us with some great recommendations. She kept in touch all the way up to our big day! We felt like Tida was a partner/friend, rather than just a vendor/photographer. Tida showed up on our wedding day, all smiles and with her bright & bold personality. Her energy is so warm, friendly, and infectious. She definitely got the party started for us! From beginning to end, we couldn't have imagined a better experience. We got our photos weeks later and WE WERE BLOWN AWAY!!! Tida captured the essence of the day, even in moments we weren't aware of. The memories Tida has given us through her art & photography make us smile and even shed happy tears. -M & K


I warned her that we weren't very affectionate (especially in public) but she did a great job of giving us direction and cracking jokes so we didn't feel awkward.

I had never had professional photos taken before, let alone for a couples shoot, so I was slightly nervous and had no idea what to expect! Tida made Rich and I feel comfortable by explaining everything we were going to do before we got started. I warned her that we weren't very affectionate (especially in public) but she did a great job of giving us direction and cracking jokes so we didn't feel awkward. She had all the movements and activities planned out so she was able to capture endearing moments of us having fun rather than trying to pose and look romantic. From her urging us to kiss to having us run around and be ourselves, the photo shoot was a blast and I still can't believe how great the pictures turned out. She has amazing talent and I would recommend Tida to anyone who wants to capture special moments in their lives.


She’s full of life, she’s vibrant AF, she’s hilarious, she’s up for any adventure you want to throw her into and she’s loud. Her voice is full of pure excitement. Thrilled to be alive and THRILLED to be photographing you and the love of your life!

Tida. Say it with me now T-Dah. She’s a sweet Californian babe who claims to be the ultimate hype girl on your wedding day. Every single bride needs one of her. I found her on google under “LA photographer”. I was not fussy! I could have stumbled across anyone great behind a camera lense. Fortunately we hit the jackpot when we found this little vibe of life living her best life in the middle of SoCal with her bengal cats like Carol Baskin. Jokes. I was instantly hooked & booked. Why? Because she was just such a beautiful person in general who really wanted to be a part of our day!!? I know what you’re thinking ... it’s supposed to work the other way around but she was instantly warm, wonderful, PASSIONATE and ready to be there for you every step of your journey. People bursting with passion for life touch my soul. I can’t describe it. She’s someone I want to stay in touch with for the rest of my days. She’s fun and did I say FUN? She’s full of life, she’s vibrant AF, she’s hilarious, she’s up for any adventure you want to throw her into and she’s loud. Her voice is full of pure excitement. Thrilled to be alive and THRILLED to be photographing you and the love of your life! Arnt they the BEST kind of people? YES THEY ARE. She will be shouting “DAYUM GURLLLL” in your face until the sun goes down even if the severe wind has blown your eyebrows off over 40 minutes ago. I left mine in Palm Springs somewhere. Much to my surprise she was still standing right Infront of us yelling DAYUMMMMM QUEEN 10 times a minute 😂 I’m hyped for life. Honestly the desert winds had me believing I was going to be resembling nothing short of Ace Ventura in every single photo. But Tida put all of my worries to bed when our photos were finished. She is an actual Queen behind the lens. After having my children I can barely find any photos with myself and my husband in them TOGETHER so it was super important for me, just this once that we got some beautiful shots together to cherish forever. I have nothing else to say other than our photos were perfect. Inlove with them and you could never put a price on that. Team Tida. Thanks girlfriend💘


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My fiancé and I had never done a photoshoot before and with Tida’s personality it was so easy to feel comfortable! In general Tida made the whole experience fun!

Tida is AMAZING. Not only is her photography beautiful, but her personality is RADIANT. My fiancé and I had never done a photoshoot before and with Tida’s personality it was so easy to feel comfortable! In general Tida made the whole experience fun! So far we have only done our engagement shoot but I can’t wait to see the magic she does for our wedding! The turnaround time from our photoshoot to when we got our photos was pretty quick compared to what I’ve read about other photographers and the quality of her editing was still top notch! Amongst all of these great things, my favorite thing about Tida is her communication and support! From the beginning she has always been very prompt with her replies and answered all of our questions. More importantly, she was the ONLY vendor of mine that was being proactive about reaching out for support during the pandemic (hello, I’m a coronabride). She went above and beyond as a vendor and provided a google doc of her availability calendar in case we needed to make any quick decisions about postponing our wedding (which we did) and she sent such a thoughtful e-mail with advice about how to go about wedding planning during a pandemic. I am so so soooo grateful for Tida’s support and I highly recommend you choose her as your photographer!


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She is so fun and is definitely there to hype you up to get the best shot! We have so many amazing photos that we quite literally cannot choose which ones we want to print.

Choosing Tida as our wedding photographer in September of 2019 was the BEST decision! My first phone call with her sealed the deal. She was insanely friendly and upbeat and had the perfect combination of assertiveness and warmth and personality. She makes sure that she knows what moments and details are most important to you and makes sure to add focus to that. My now husband and I needed a photographer who was able to call the shots and take control of a situation but blend in with our friends and family and make everyone feel comfortable and keep everyone laughing! Which she did! Our wedding party was cracking up at her funny comments and silly demeanor - which definitely made shooting in 100 degree weather much more bearable. She is so fun and is definitely there to hype you up to get the best shot! We have so many amazing photos that we quite literally cannot choose which ones we want to print. She is so organized and on top of it that I did not have to hunt her down for a single thing. She was THERE and we were beyond impressed - and so were our friends and family. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone looking for a photographer. Having amazing vendors on your wedding day makes the biggest difference and we are so lucky to have found Tida! - Stephanie & Tommy


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Tida is full of life, she made the shoot so much fun, while also being extremely professional, prompt, and endlessly talented.

If you are looking for THE photographer, you can stop the search now! I honestly can't say enough about the beautiful experience we had with Tida! She truly gifted us the photos of a lifetime! She captured all the golden hour feels and it felt so effortless. Neither of us had taken photos like this before, but that didn't matter at all! Throughout our shoot we were laughing hysterically and also having genuinely romantic moments that we'll always treasure. Tida is full of life, she made the shoot so much fun, while also being extremely professional, prompt, and endlessly talented. My fiancé and I are constantly in awe over the photos, they bring back all the emotions of that day. We are so grateful for connecting with Tida, and what we were able to cultivate together. - Jamie & Logan


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Here's the scoop on what it's like to work with her: Tida will be your biggest cheerleader. She is enthusiastic and will make even the shyest subjects feel at ease in front of the camera.

Look, Tida's gorgeous photos speak for themselves. Here's the scoop on what it's like to work with her: Tida will be your biggest cheerleader. She is enthusiastic and will make even the shyest subjects feel at ease in front of the camera. But don't mistake her pep and petite stature for youthful inexperience: With Tida, you are in the hands of a seasoned professional. She's INCREDIBLY responsive and organized, patient and thorough. A small anecdote: My husband and I had the hardest time securing our location for our engagement shoot. Tida went above and beyond in reaching out to the venue and calling in personal favors to secure not only our dream location (which has a lot of sentimental meaning for us), but the venue even threw in some perks on top of that! Fifty out of five stars. - Rebecca & Mike


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She has this unique ability to capture your personality, the small details, and the moments that truly show how you were feeling

Let's start off by saying that I don't even know where to start. Tida is WONDERFUL. Every element of working with her was smooth, FUN, and overall stress-free. (Which is so important on such a hectic day!) She has this unique ability to capture your personality, the small details, and the moments that truly show how you were feeling... While ALSO framing the surroundings in a beautiful way. Tida reached out several times before the day to make sure we were comfortable with her (which, lets be honest, was easy as cake because she is the kindest, most upbeat person I've met.) We had a blast taking the photos and I think it shows in every picture. I would hire her again in a second! - Kristin & John


My husband and I were somewhat nervous about the process and worried that it would be awkward...it proved to be anything but.

Tida shot our engagement and our Palm Springs wedding at Korakia Pensione! I absolutely adore her! My husband and I were somewhat nervous about the process and worried that it would be awkward...it proved to be anything but. Tida put us both at ease and had us laughing and relaxed out of the gate. So many people commented on how genuinely happy we looked in our photos and honestly it had a lot to do with Tida making us laugh with each other. The photos turned out beautifully, her aesthetic is very natural, never staged, and I really appreciate how much care she put into all the editing. Everyone comments on how great our photos are. She really loves what she does. I’d hire her again in a heartbeat! - Ashley & Sean


Book her. Literally, right now.

Tida was the best decision I ever made. Her photos genuinely capture the moment and her editing is flawless. I have so many good things to say, but to summarize in three points: 1) Tida prioritizes YOU. For example, during family photos, a group of spectators wandered into the background. She promptly (and politely!) asked them to move out of the shot. She makes sure she captures every shot perfectly. 2) She is a HOOT! Her energy and humor make every interaction fun and enjoyable. If you're awkward taking pictures (like I am), she makes it painless and, dare I say, fun...?!! 3) She DELIVERS. If she tells you she'll follow up by X day or that she'll send something through before Y time, she delivers. She never misses a deadline, meeting, friendly reminder, or a step! On your biggest day, is anything more necessary? Book her. Literally, right now. - Paulina & Phil


She captured every ounce of love perfectly and it’s so special that we get to see the candid love on our faces when we’re with our loved ones.

Tida was so bubbly and fun. I talked to other photographers and I felt like I meshed best with her. My husband and I had a very casual, nontraditional wedding and she was so supportive and never made us feel like weirdos for how we chose to do things. We both hate taking pictures and feel awkward and oh my goodness she made us feel so comfortable and look so good. We can’t stop staring at our pictures. She captured every ounce of love perfectly and it’s so special that we get to see the candid love on our faces when we’re with our loved ones. For our first look, we wanted it to be private and we appreciated it so much that she made sure that happened. Various family members tried sneaking peaks and she very nicely, but firmly made sure that everyone respected our wishes. We used her photo station as well and it’s been so fun to look at the open bar fueled pictures ;). I can’t wait to use her for future family pictures when we start having babies. We loved working with her and would 1000% recommend choosing her for your event. - Quinn & Logan


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“These are photos that I will cherish for the rest of my life and I cannot emphasize enough how happy I am with her work. Trust me, you will not regret hiring Tida.”

There are really no words to describe how incredible Tida is, both as a photographer and as a person. She is passionate about what she does and truly loves love. Oh, and she’s also an amazing photographer! I knew immediately Tida was who I wanted to photograph my wedding because within 5 minutes of messaging her, I received a response. I could tell by just the first few emails back and forth that she genuinely cares about the people she photographs. She is professional, personable, and ridiculously talented. She makes sure you get exactly what you’re looking for and then some. Prior to my wedding, we spent over an hour on the phone so she could understand exactly what I wanted - From special moments I wanted to capture, to the poses I like, you name it. I’m not sure how, but she got it all. These are photos that I will cherish for the rest of my life and I cannot emphasize enough how happy I am with her work. Trust me, you will not regret hiring Tida. -Greta & Cam


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She was one of the best if not the best decision we made for our wedding. Since the day was such a blur, all we have to remember it is our photos and goodness they are the most fantastic photos of our day. She doesn’t just give photos, she gives memories captured in the most beautiful way.

My husband and I had Tida Svy take our engagement photos and the photos for our July wedding. We are overwhelmingly grateful and honored that she was our photographer for wedding celebration. Within minutes of speaking to Tida during our first consultation, I knew that we found the right photographer for our wedding. She really took the time to get to know us as a couple and what we wanted in our wedding photos. She also is very kind and easy to talk to. She really understands the nuances of wedding photography and just by talking to her, you can really tell she enjoys what she does. Once we booked Tida, she kept a very open line of communication and made sure to address any ideas and questions about everything. Our engagement shoot was insanely fun. My fiance and I were quite nervous and weren’t sure how to pose or what to do in front of a camera. But we become more at ease with Tida and she always kept the laughs coming! Our photos looked so natural and not awkward at all which is all due to Tida’s direction and talent. In the span of a couple hours, she took hundreds of photos and they all turned out beautiful! The weeks leading up to the wedding, Tida continued to check in with us and just cheered us on. Something I really appreciated and want to emphasize about Tida is her attention to detail and how through this whole process she made sure to really listen to us. A month before the wedding, Tida had me and my significant other fill out a wedding questionnaire to make sure we got what we wanted out of our wedding photos. Then a couple days before the wedding, we went over the questionnaire, the itinerary of the wedding day, and basically a master plan for what photos to take. She truly unpacked every detail and I cannot say enough about how helpful she was through this planning process. She always gave her professional input to ensure that our ideas and what we wanted were executed in the best possible way. We felt so taken care of and we knew that we were going to have the best photos from our special day. On our wedding day, Tida was by our side the entire day. She went above and beyond as not just a photographer but also an ally. I don’t know how she did it, but she was everywhere and beside us all at once. Then within a few days after our wedding, Tida already had a small preview of photos to give us. Then within a few days after our preview, she sent us all the photos from the wedding. My jaw dropped with the unbelievable amount of AMAZING photos she took. She captured every single moment from the processional to the speeches, the dances, every single thing. She also captured some really awesome candids of all our guests. Tida has a way of taking even the most insignificant moments and making them significant through her camera lens. The couple portraits she took are beautiful and editorial yet it still showcases our personalities. She also took the traditional posed family and bridal party portraits. Another thing I appreciate about Tida’s photography is how she edits photos. They are enhanced but in a perfectly natural way that makes our photographs look timeless. Tida is wonderful to work with and incredibly talented. She was one of the best if not the best decision we made for our wedding. Since the day was such a blur, all we have to remember it is our photos and goodness they are the most fantastic photos of our day. She doesn’t just give photos, she gives memories captured in the most beautiful way. - Marivic & Anthony


We really appreciated her time and effort into getting to know us as a couple and in finding out what kind of shots we wanted.

Tida was our elopement photographer and it was super fun to work with her. Her demeanor is so upbeat and lovely and as an introverted couple, we felt very supported and grateful to have her as our photographer/witness/cheerleader. Since she was so organized, professional and on top of everything, our wedding day was very relaxed and stress free. Throughout the whole process, communication was smooth and easy. We really appreciated her time and effort into getting to know us as a couple and in finding out what kind of shots we wanted. Her techniques and directions during the shoot helped us relax and produced amazing candid-like shots that weren’t overly posed. We absolutely adore all of our pictures. We have some many great shots, it’s been hard to pick our favorite ones. We can’t recommend her enough! Thank you Tida!!! - Kaycelyne & Derek


“It's been great having someone we trust that feels more like a friend to help us document our journey.”

From the moment we met Tida, we felt her energy was going to be a great compliment to our Wedding day.  She was very easy to work with and really went above and beyond for us on several occasions.  We battled crazy PNW weather and her flexibility allowed us to get fall engagement photos we were thrilled with.  She crossed mountain passes during the snow storm of the year and arrived a day early to ensure she wouldn't miss a moment on our Wedding day.  The result...gorgeous wedding photos we got thanks to her handy work and a foot of fresh snow!! Since then she's taken the time to do holiday mini-sessions with us that included our fabulous new fur-baby for our family Christmas cards. She stopped at nothing to get his attention! It's been great having someone we trust that feels more like a friend to help us document our journey.  We look forward to her capturing many more moments to come! - Chelsea & Brian


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“It felt very natural with her there and we appreciated her direction throughout the night.”

I can’t say enough how happy we are that we chose Tida to be our photographer for our wedding day. She was very professional,  and her fun, relaxed personality helped us get the most beautiful, genuine photographs of our special day. She used her professional judgement to guide us through the session, but she was also open and receptive to our ideas. At the most intimate moments, she was discreetly at work. It felt very natural with her there and we appreciated her direction throughout the night. The photos turned out gorgeous, and we couldn’t be happier with the quality. - Meghan & Eric


“She also takes the time to find out what your vision is and make it a reality.”

Tida has been our family photographer since 2014. She took our wedding photos, my mom's wedding photos, and all of our holiday pics. I'm blown away every time I get the pictures back. I look forward to holiday photo time every year! Her pictures are amazing just like she is. She has a great eye and talent for making you look like your best self. She also takes the time to find out what your vision is and make it a reality. She's not afraid to go off the beaten path for that perfect pic or capture everyday moments. We've gone on adventures at Snoqualmie pass, wandered through Pike Place Market, shaken leaves from a tree for the perfect wedding shot, and she's captured us just at home. All of her photos are high quality. I wouldn't trust anyone else to take our family pics. She's simply the best.  - Meredith & Tim


“Tida has an incredible talent for capturing moments filled with emotion!”

Tida has an incredible talent for capturing moments filled with emotion! She is so passionate about photography and you can see it in every photo she takes. She encourages authenticity and wants nothing more than to let a couple’s personality shine. We were nervous at first around a camera, but Tida put us right at ease. She makes it such a fun experience and gets beautiful photos in the process. Tida took our photos when we first started dating (documenting the nervous excitement of young love!) and every Christmas for the past three years. When it came to our wedding, I wouldn’t have trusted anyone but Tida to capture those moments. The day went by so quickly, I legit sobbed seeing the photos for the first time because the memories came rushing back. I’ll forever treasure the moments she captured of us and our loved ones – you can feel the love and laughter in every photo. Not only is she a talented photographer, Tida is a skilled makeup artist! She made me feel so beautiful and confident on my wedding day. She knows how to enhance a person’s unique features and natural beauty. Tida is simply the best! - Molly & Adam

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