Ioana Stavar Moments

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $3,500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $600

Packages

Prices start at $3,500

About Ioana Stavar Moments

Ioana Stavar Moments

Primary Photographer

Manhattan Wedding Photographer | Documentary Style by Ioana | Capturing authentic, documentary-style wedding photography in New York and Long Island. Originally from Transylvania, Ioana brings a timeless, European editorial feel to NYC elopements and luxury weddings.

Fulfilling a decade-long dream to create art in the US, Ioana specializes in personal, effortless experiences for couples who value authenticity over poses. Whether you’re planning an intimate West Village elopement or a grand New York wedding, she gently guides you to ensure you feel relaxed while she captures the moments that unfold naturally. P.S. She is from Transylvania and although she wishes she could live forever, she is not a vampire!

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Same-day edits
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images

Ioana Stavar Moments packages

New York Wedding Photography (8 Hours)

8 hours

Peak pricing $3,500

Off-peak pricing $3,500

Description

A worry-free photography experience.

What’s included
  • 8 Hours of Photography Coverage
  • Sneak Peek in 3 days after the wedding day
  • Gallery (at least 560 photographs) in one month
  • Flexible coverage tailored to your needs
  • Second photographer*

New York Wedding Photography (10 Hours)

10 hours

Peak pricing $4,200

Off-peak pricing $4,200

Description

Documentary-style photography experience.

What’s included
  • 10 Hours of Photography Coverage
  • Sneak Peek in 3 days after the wedding day
  • Gallery (at least 700 photographs) in one month
  • Flexible coverage tailored to your needs
  • Complimentary second photographer

Reviews

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  • Ioana captured our wedding beautifully

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    •Cardos D.•Feb 27, 2026

    I truly loved Ioana’s photographic style and the way she captured authentic moments. I especially appreciated her use of lighting, composition, and carefully chosen backgrounds. Ioana is a wonderful person. Incredibly discreet throughout the event, yet somehow present everywhere (we received so many beautiful photos!). From the very first images, we knew we had made the perfect choice, which allowed us to relax and fully enjoy our day. We connected so easily, and she exceeded all of our expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend her.

  • Great experience with Ioana

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    •Onyinye•Feb 26, 2026

    My husband and I feel so fortunate to have worked with Ioana for our wedding ceremony. We planned an impromptu ceremony in just one week and were working with a small budget. We reached out to many vendors, and Ioana was the only photographer we found who was within our budget. Choosing her turned out to be one of the best decisions we made. She was incredibly warm, kind, and easy to work with. She has a special way of putting you at ease, which allowed us to express our emotions so openly and naturally. On the day of our wedding, it ended up snowing quite heavily. I usually don’t enjoy being cold, but Ioana was so encouraging, unfazed, and genuinely excited for us that we kept going, and the photos turned out even more beautiful because of the snow. Everyone absolutely loves the photos. Every time I look at them, I can see and feel the joy and excitement we felt that day. She was also very professional throughout. We are incredibly happy with her work and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who is talented, caring, and a joy to work with.

  • Fire Island photo shoot

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    •Chloe and B.•Dec 8, 2025

    We had our wedding day ceremony shoot with Ioana. Her professionalism made the entire process smooth, comfortable, and memorable. She was punctual and respected our time. We were very satisfied and impressed with the quality of the photos taken. We highly recommend Ioana!

  • Photos Exactly as We Dreamed — Thank You, Ioana!

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    •Tudor D.•Nov 10, 2025

    We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Ioana! She was incredibly professional, attentive, and truly listened to all our requests. The photos turned out absolutely stunning — exactly how we envisioned them — and her editing skills are just amazing. We find ourselves reliving our wedding day almost every day, as the pictures roll on our TV when it’s not in use. We’re so grateful for her work and couldn’t recommend her more highly!

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