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Andrii Vernyi in the WPJA Spotlight

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Andrii Vernyi, a photographer accredited by the Wedding Photojournalist Association and working all over Chicago, brings a creative and professional touch to each wedding. Andrii Vernyi expertly utilizes angles, lenses, and depth-of-field techniques to beautifully capture the essence of weddings, including fun, ambiance, action, romance, love, and excitement. The WPJA Spotlight thumbnail gallery below displays the incredible talent and diverse range of styles showcased by Andrii Vernyi.

In a private home near Chicago, a WPJA wedding photographer documents the quiet anticipation of a bride’s morning. The image captures her final preparations.
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In the Ukrainian Mountains, a WPJA wedding photographer captures a dramatic, editorial-style bridal portrait. The black-and-white image focuses on the bride in her elegant satin gown, with a loose strand of hair blowing across her face.
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At the Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church, a WPJA wedding photographer captures a heartfelt, candid moment. The black-and-white image shows the bride, in her intricately embroidered gown, having her veil adjusted as the groom lovingly holds
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