Welcome!

Emilie Pickering | Photographer, Filmmaker

Honesty and emotion are the core of how I photograph weddings. You’ve spent the time planning out every little detail, and I am not only there to document it but also to find those meaningful in-between moments. My photography is bright and colorful, capturing the true colors of the day on film and digital.

I began my career graduating from Architecture school. That sense of composition, light and design shaped my eye for photography. I draw inspiration by traveling the world and always seeking out new places, food, and experiences. I take great pride in what I do and enjoy seeing it uplift those around me.

I was born and raised in Needham, Massachusetts. After 15 years in Somerville, Jovan and I have settled in Sudbury with our two children. As a family, we love to travel, watch classic movies, spend time exploring the woods, and are always looking for our next adventure.

 
Jovan Tanasijevic Co- Founder of Lovely Valentine Photo + Video Photographer and Videographer

Jovan Tanasijevic | Photographer, Filmmaker

My love of photography is rooted in its ability to crystallize a moment, quality, or feeling. My breadth of study in the fields of architecture, art, film, and graphic design is infused in our studio. Years of professional and academic work in architecture have shaped my artistic sensibility and exposed me to various mediums, often collaborating with other artists. Spontaneity and creativity that overwhelm the senses are what keep our inner child alive.

My heart is in Macedonia, along with my relatives, a vibrant culture and history I was lucky to have experienced during long summers there. 

 

Our Team

Everyone we work with is a true professional but that doesn’t mean we take ourselves too seriously. Behind the scenes, you’ll find us running test shots, fixing dresses, and genuinely enjoying what we do. These in-between moments are where our teamwork shines, and it’s that collaboration that sets us apart.


A few of our favorite places

Narraganset, RI

Narragansett holds deep family roots for Emilie, with generations of her family going back to her great-grandmother having lived there. Summer spent by the clear ocean on the warm sand and watching the 4th of July fireworks at the Dunes Club. With Emilie’s parents still living nearby, it’s a place we return to often and makes the commute especially easy for Newport weddings.

Macedonia

Jovan was born in Macedonia and was raised there until he was 6, when his family made the journey to Massachusetts. Today, his entire extended family still lives there, and we return every couple of years to reconnect. The food, the culture, and the landscape have a genuine warmth that stays with you long after you leave. When we return, it almost feels like curling up under a warm blanket.

Ravello, Italy

We had the honor of capturing two beautiful weddings in Ravello and quickly fell in love with the beauty and quiet of the small town perched high above the sea. They call it the balcony of the Amalfi coast, and it’s easy to see why. There’s a calm, almost cinematic quality to the town. We would welcome any excuse to return.

Paris, France

Yes it’s a bit cliche, but we do have a soft spot for the city of love. Both Jovan and Emilie studied French in high school it remains the city we return to most often, aside from visits to Macedonia. There’s something endlessly compelling about it’s timeless architecture, world-class museums and of course, the croissants.


Interested in film production and drones? Check out our sister site, Above Summit