Vicky Paramonova of Paramonova Movies and wedding photographer Stas Moiseev didn't arrive at wedding documentation through a camera — they arrived through movement. Both trained dancers from an early age, with Stas holding a degree in choreography and Vicky once running her own dance school, theirs is a creative language rooted in rhythm, form, and the instinct to feel before you frame. They met at a video workshop, and it was, as they'll tell you, love at first sight — in every sense.
Today, the duo work in seamless partnership as both life and creative partners, traveling the world to document the moments that matter most. Vicky, behind the filmmaking, brings structure, precision, and an eye for the detail that tells the whole story. While Stas brings intuition, and the quiet patience to wait for truth to surface aross stills. Together, they share a single, unwavering vision: work that is timeless rather than trendy, honest rather than staged, and deeply, unmistakably human.
Did you fall in love with each other first, or with the idea of creating together first?
Stas: We met at a video workshop, and it was love at first sight.
"In many ways, art has always been a natural part of who we are. It really shaped how we see movement, form, and rhythm, and it still influences our work today."
Growing up, were either of you drawn to visual storytelling, or did it find you later?
Stas: Both of us were drawn to art from a very early age. We both grew up dancing. I even got a higher education in choreography, and before becoming a videographer, Vicky was running a dance school. So in many ways, art has always been a natural part of who we are. It really shaped how we see movement, form, and rhythm, and it still influences our work today. Dance taught us to break limits again and again, and we bring that into our creative process. It’s also where our competitive spirit comes from, which really helps on the business side of what we do.
What's the hardest part of doing this together – as partners, as creatives, as two people who are always in eachother's orbit?
Vicky: If I’m being honest, I’d say the most challenging part for me as a partner is our different rhythms. I’m very fast, and I tend to multitask — I can do five things at once. Stas is different. He prefers to finish one thing and then move on to the next. Sometimes that can be a bit difficult for me.
There’s also another side to working together. We’re not only business partners, but also husband and wife, and parents to our son. And of course, everyday life is there too. Sometimes it means there’s not much time left just for us. We’ve started to notice that and have become more intentional about spending time together. Just the two of us, no phones, and no work talk. But overall, working together feels very natural. The support and care we have in our personal relationships flow into our work. I remember once I was filming a set of speeches that just kept going, one after another, for almost an hour. Stas was more mobile while I was locked on the frame, and he brought me extra batteries, water, and even a snack. Unexpected moments always happen, and having that kind of support and care for each other is priceless.
You each bring a different eye to a wedding day. How do you describe the difference between what Stas sees and what Vicky sees?
Vicky: As different people, we each have our own way of seeing things. Stas is very calm and thoughtful, while I am more structured, detail-focused, and probably a bit more social and outgoing. When it comes to creativity and the overall vision of a wedding, we’re very much aligned. We share the same taste and sense of aesthetics, which really helps. It makes working together feel easy and natural.
What does a wedding have to have – a feeling, a detail, a moment – for it to move you both?
Stas: Based on our experience, it always comes down to the people. When they are able to live this day in a relaxed way, when they truly know what they want, everything changes. That’s what makes a wedding feel genuinely moving, beautiful, honest, and always unique.
What do you want a couple to feel when they watch their film or open their gallery for the first time – years from now, not just the morning after?
Vicky: More than anything, we want our work to feel timeless, not tied to trends — not something that just felt trendy at the time. We try not to over-style things or follow what’s “in” at the moment. What really matters to us is keeping the story real. One of our brides said something recently that really stayed with us: “When I look through the gallery, first I’m amazed by how beautifully you captured moments we didn’t even see. And then I realized — you have this incredible sense of where to be at exactly the right time to catch them.” For us, that’s a huge compliment and really at the core of what we try to do.
"We each have our own way of seeing things. Stas is very calm and thoughtful, while I am more structured, detail-focused, and probably a bit more social and outgoing. When it comes to creativity and the overall vision of a wedding, we’re very much aligned."
You travel the world for your work. Is there a place that has stayed with you, that gave you something you couldn't have found anywhere else?
Stas: We really do travel a lot for work. And lately, we’ve started to notice something — it’s not so much the place that changes us or creates certain feelings, but what we carry within ourselves. Even when we return to the same location, it can feel completely different each time, depending on who we are in that moment. So in a way, we’ve come to feel that it’s less about the place, and more about us. But still, if we had to name one place, it would be Bali. It’s somewhere we come back to, not for work, but for ourselves. There’s a lot connected to it, and every time we think of it, there’s this quiet sense of warmth.
Is there a wedding you've shot that changed something in you? One you still think about?
Stas: Following that, we’d say it’s not weddings themselves that change us, but the people in them — specific couples, specific guests. If we think of one that really shifted something in the way we see things, it would be Grace and Hayden. They lived their day exactly how they wanted, in a way that felt completely true to who they are. They were just fully themselves.
It was also such an unusual mix — a great party, guests who were really enjoying life, and the couple, all set in one of the most spectacular venues on Lake Como. Usually, weddings there feel very much about the statement, about the visual impact. But this time it wasn’t just about the beauty. The villa felt more like an extension of their personalities, not the main focus. That honesty and authenticity — nothing felt forced or performed. And that’s probably the most beautiful thing that can happen in such an important moment. We feel really lucky, as a photographer and videographer, to have been part of that day.
You've watched weddings evolve over the years – the way couples express themselves, what they ask for, what they care about. What's the biggest shift you've noticed recently?
Stas: We’ve noticed that couples have become much more intentional in how they choose their team — especially when it comes to photographers and filmmakers. They spend more time with portfolios, they look deeper, and the whole process feels more thoughtful. Even the conversations have changed. What used to be a quick 15–20 minute call now often turns into a 40-minute or even an hour-long conversation. And honestly, we think that’s a beautiful shift — when people take the time to really understand who they’re inviting to document such an important day.
"We’ve noticed that couples have become much more intentional in how they choose their team. It's a beautiful shift — when people take the time to really understand who they’re inviting to document such an important day."
What do you do when you're not working? What feeds you when you step away from the camera?
Stas: This one is probably the easiest for us to answer. The most important thing in our lives is our family — especially our son. We spend a lot of our time outside of work simply being together. We’re also very into sports. Vicky goes to the gym, practices Pilates, and mixes it with yoga. Stas runs, rides a road bike, and also spends time at the gym. And we’re also big coffee people. Specialty coffee has quietly taken over our home — grinders, machines, different beans… It’s a whole world. At this point, it’s probably less of a hobby and more of a lifestyle (or an obsession, depending on the day).
And finally, what does this all mean to you, beyond the craft? Why does it matter?
Stas: Over time, we’ve come to realize that what we do is not just about the craft. It’s about holding on to something that would otherwise be gone. Fleeting moments, emotions, the way a day actually felt. There’s a quiet responsibility in that, but also something deeply meaningful. Being trusted with these memories, and knowing we’re shaping how they’ll be remembered years from now, is something we take very seriously. And it’s a feeling that comes back to us at every wedding - a reminder of why this work matters to us on a deeper level.
Vicky: For me, every wedding feels like the most incredible film. It’s about being there and really touching people’s lives in a very specific moment. And then, during editing, we spend so much time with their voices, their words, their moments. At some point, it feels like we really get to know them. We start to see the best in them. Something very genuine and light, and it always stays with us. In a way, it shapes us too, gives us new references, new ways of seeing life. And on a human level, it’s incredibly inspiring.
