About

Hi, I’m Deni Stanev — a portrait and event photographer passionate about capturing people in their most authentic moments. Your story, your connections, and the emotions that make each moment special deserve to be preserved in a way that feels real. Whether it’s a quiet glance or a joyful celebration, the most powerful images are the ones that truly reflect you.

Photography wasn’t my first creative passion—I started out as a makeup artist, working behind the scenes on editorial shoots, perfecting every detail before the camera started clicking. But what drew me in wasn’t just the beauty in front of the lens; it was the raw, unscripted moments happening beyond it. The fleeting expressions, the laughter, the quiet in-between pauses—those were the moments that truly told a story. That’s what I aim to capture in every photograph.

With a blend of traditional and documentary-style portraiture, as well as storytelling-focused event photography, my goal is to create images that bring you back to how a moment felt. Nothing forced, nothing staged—just real, timeless memories.

Away from the camera, life is full of adventure on our homestead farm, where my husband and I raise our three kids, surrounded by nature, laughter, and just the right amount of chaos. And when I’m not photographing, you’ll probably find me lifting weights—it’s another way I love pushing myself.

Creativity, whether through photography or personal challenges, is what fuels me. I believe in embracing the real, the raw, and the beautifully imperfect—because that’s where the magic happens.

Your story is worth remembering just as it is. Let’s capture it together.