Documentary Wedding Photography with an artistic touch

- Analog and Digital Photography-

Wedding Photographer Based in Salt Lake City, Utah

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Effortlessly AUTHENTIC and Refined

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Your wedding is more than just a day—it’s a feeling, a collection of fleeting moments, a story unfolding in real time. My approach is simple: to capture it all as it naturally happens. No forced poses, no stiff smiles—just the honest, beautiful moments that make your day yours.

I believe in the power of connection, in the way energy pulls people together. Maybe that’s why you’re here. You want your wedding photos to feel real, to hold emotion, to take you back to the way it all felt. That’s exactly what I do.

And if standing in front of a camera makes you nervous? Don’t worry. Most people feel that way. I won’t ask you to perform—I’ll guide you when needed, but mostly, I’ll let you be you. Because that’s where the magic happens.

Wedding and Couples Photographer based in Salt Lake, Utah but willing to travel anywhere




Hi! I’m Yana

Founder of Hopes and Cheers Photo

Based in Utah, Yana Porras is a Documentary wedding and couples photographer, capturing honest, refined images that celebrate your story with depth and authenticity.

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THE WEDDING Experience

All the details on what to expect, what I offer, and what it's like working with me.

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AS SEEN by Clients

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“Yana is an amazing photographer! She's one of the sweetest people I have met and made taking Bridals/Formals incredibly fun. She is incredibly gifted at capturing emotions through photos, and each photo shows the love my hubby and I have as well as our personalities that make our relationship unique. She felt like family on the wedding day, and was incredible at capturing every special moment. I normally hate seeing photos of myself, but she took photos that were so flattering that I love every one of them. My friends even use the photos on social media because of how beautiful everyone looks in them.”

Madison & Eric

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“Yana what's the best person for a wedding day! First, she starts you out with a very detailed questionnaire so that expectations are very clear for what the bride and groomer wanting on their big day. You have a chance to go through all the details of different shots, people you want in photos etc.... That helps so much with communicating what was wanted.
Day of she showed up early and was so good about being in charge of the large group. Getting the right people in photos and making sure everything was organized. She also showed up early for the reception to make sure she had time to photograph everything she wanted, grab some really beautiful shots of the venue. Overall a great experience and very high quality work!!!”

Sioux & Nate

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“Pictures are perfect, from the light, the color, you name it... you will not be disappointed. We let Yana do her magic and couldn't be happier. From the moment you met her you will realize that she is kind and caring and the pictures portray that for sure! You will not only hire a great photographer, but you will also hire a good person with a big passionate heart that enjoys what she is doing.”

Adriana & Eduardo



RECENT WORK

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WHAT MY WORK is all about

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Vogue-like Flash Photos

Stylist, Chic, and Fun

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Full Weekend Wedding Coverage

From your Bachelorette to the days leading to your wedding

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Documentary Wedding Photography

Story telling imagery that truly represents you and your loved ones

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For all the couples that value experience and cultures

U.S. Traveling

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ELEVATED . AUTHENTIC . REFINED