Black and white photo of a couple kissing, with their foreheads touching and facing each other, creating an intimate and tender moment.

WEDDING & EDITORIAL
PHOTOGRAPHY

SOL

PHOTO

Explore The Work
Explore The Work

INTIMATE
IMAGERY OF

LIFE-LONG
LOVE STORIES

A woman with curly brown hair wearing a pearl necklace and dark lipstick, appears to be in an intimate or romantic moment, with a person in a tuxedo touching her shoulder, in a dimly lit setting.
Close-up of a woman in a white dress with ruffled sleeves and pearl details, showing a small mark or bruise on her upper chest surrounded by hands gently touching her.
A bride and groom sharing an intimate moment outdoors, with the bride holding the groom's face and the groom embracing the bride, surrounded by greenery.
A logo featuring a large stylized letter 'S' and 'P' intertwined within an oval shape, with decorative lines above and below.

HELLO, I AM RITA

Wedding photography for stories that feel honest, intimate and alive

I photograph weddings, elopements and love stories in the Netherlands and across Europe - with a quiet eye for real emotion, movement, touch and everything that often goes unnoticed.

My work is not about perfect posing. It is about creating space for you to feel like yourselves, while I gently guide you into images that feel cinematic, romantic and true.

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FOR The MOMENTS THAT FELT Too REAL TO STAGE

MY OFFERINGS

From full wedding days to intimate elopements and quiet couple sessions - I create emotional, cinematic photography for lovers who want their images to feel personal, not performed.

WEDDINGS

UNIQUE MOMENTS
OF YOUR DAY

ELOPEMENT

SECLUDED
INTIMATE ESCAPES

LOVESHOOTS

VISUAL POETRY
OF LOVE

FEATURED STORIES

A couple is dancing or embracing while standing in the middle of a restaurant or cafe. The woman has long, wavy blonde hair and is wearing an off-the-shoulder white dress. The man has short hair, a beard, and is wearing a white shirt with a vest. The restaurant has wooden interior walls, a large skylight, and diners sitting at tables around them, some drinking wine.

Kelly & Guy

Wedding in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

People in formal attire pouring champagne into a tiered glass pyramid at a celebration or wedding.

Leila & Pierrot

Wedding in Hemskerk, the Netherlands

A man and woman closely embracing, with heads touching and eyes closed, in an intimate moment outdoors.

Merel & Joost

Rotterdam, the Netherlands

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MEET PHOTOGRAPHER

Rita TARASENKO

Hi, I’m Rita - a wedding and elopement photographer based in the Netherlands.

I photograph love with an eye for the imperfect, the honest and the unforced. My work is built on calm guidance, trust and attention - not stiff poses or moments created only for the camera.

I will gently direct you when needed, then step back when the real feeling begins to unfold.

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ETERNAL BEAUTY FROM YOUR STORY

A couple holding hands during a wedding ceremony with a person officiating in the background.
A bride holding a bouquet of white flowers, wearing a white wedding dress with pearl necklaces and rings.
A man is kissing a pregnant woman on her belly. The woman is wearing a white, embellished dress and the man is wearing a beige suit. The scene appears to be intimate and emotional.
A large outdoor gathering of elderly people at a long dinner table during daytime, with a man standing and serving drinks. The table is decorated with flowers and candles, and guests are holding glasses of wine.
A close-up of two people sharing a kiss, with one person holding a handwritten letter in front of them.
A bride and groom walking away in a wooded area, with the bride holding a bouquet and wearing a white dress with an open back, and the groom wearing a dark suit.

WORDS FROM MY COUPLES

'' We never knew that we can look so cinematic!
Can't keep ourselves from looking at these photos all the time"

— Ryan & Lien

Black and white photo of three people in a dimly lit room. The person in the center has glasses and short hair, holding a large flower close to their neck. The other two people are slightly blurred in the foreground, with one partially visible on the left and another on the right side.

EXPLORE

A couple embracing each other in a dimly lit room with candles and string lights, giving a romantic and intimate atmosphere.

WEDDINGS

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LET'S MAKE MAGIC

LET'S MAKE MAGIC

A woman in a shimmering, backless white dress and a man in a light-colored suit walking through a dark, wooded archway decorated with small glowing lights.
A black and white photo of a couple with foreheads touching, eyes closed, in an intimate moment.

LET’S BEGIN WITH YOUR STORY

Planning a wedding, elopement or love session in the Netherlands or somewhere in Europe? I would love to hear what you are dreaming of.

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