We could not have been happier with the services provided by Ioana. Our wedding pictures are absolutely gorgeous and she captured each special moment in a unique way. Ioana was a discreet and passionate presence at our event, which contributed to a relaxed and natural atmosphere. She managed to capture all the emotions and joy of our day in the most beautiful frames. We highly recommend her services!

Daniela & Cristian (Testimonial on The Knot)

Ioana is an amazing photographer. She captured every single special moment of our wedding day and made it super easy and comfortable for us. The end product blew our minds away and we are very thankful to her for capturing our special day just how we wanted.

Michelle & Santiago (Testimonial on Facebook)

Ioana Stavar Moments is an exceptional wedding photography team that exceeded our expectations in every way. Their communication was efficient and they over-delivered on the quality of their work. Ioana demonstrated her creative eye by beautifully capturing all the luxurious details and unique vibes of our special day. She arrived hours early, stayed late, and brought an assistant to ensure she didn't miss a single moment. The photo edits were simply amazing, and we are thrilled with how the images turned out. Ioana clearly studied the wedding location ahead of time and provided great suggestions that made our photos even more stunning. We 100% recommend Ioana Stavar Moments - they are true professionals who will make your wedding day feel

Daisy & Pav (Testimonial on Zola)

Every time we go through the photos, we feel as if we are watching the most successful film of 2023, a masterpiece. There were moments that my husband and I forgot to prepare, being caught in the moment and the stress of the event, but Ioana gave us the wonderful surprise of capturing incredible and intimate pieces of memories . Her work manages to impress us every time we watch our photos and make us feel loved and beautiful. Therefore, I recommend Mrs. Ioana Stavar with all my trust and love. I am sure that she will take care of you, with as much passion as she has for photography!

Maria & George (Testimonial on The Knot)

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The winter season carries its own unique charm in New York City, especially in its iconic location, DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). It's where Austin, all the way from sunny Florida, decided to propose to Morgan on a frosty winter morning.
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