Thank you for your interest in our work! We look forward to connecting with you. until then, we'd love to share with you a bit about us. we are a family of brother-sister-husband, and approach each wedding, each project as our best one yet, embracing the abundant impact of photography and film on people, communities, and culture.
LUSINE, Jacob & martin
Meet the Team
"Choosing Shotlife to capture our special day was undoubtedly the best decision we could've made as they did it in such a graceful, authentic, and magical way."
An avid enthusiast by nature, Lusine is drawn to creative work that has a deeper meaning and is endearing for the viewer. She loves to capture special moments with a delicate, editorial flare while depicting perfectly genuine scenes. Her approach is built upon an inherent appreciation of the subtleties in human connections, the beauty of fleeting moments, sophisticated fashion and exclusive experiences. Having documented over two hundred weddings and published in dozens of leading international magazines with several prestigous cover features, Lusine pursues an exciting endeavor to express the beauty of life through the lens.
"Shooting weddings is an elevated experience of artistic portraiture, photojournalism, exemplary eye for styling, working in fascinating locations, meeting hundreds of lovely people, and, most importantly, being a best friend. Getting to be the one to tell this story of a heartfelt day through my lens is a pleasure, a privilege, and my creative dream."
What started as a venture in photography quickly turned into an irrevocable interest in motion, sound, narrative, and other complexities of cinematography for Jacob. He is driven by the indefinite artistic opportunities that cinematography lays upon him, crafting each wedding film into a visual heirloom as unique as the couples, settings and relationships he captures. Working with Jacob means forgoing the standard ways and instead pursuing an authentic, harmonious narrative through his expert use of storytelling, composition, sound mixing, lighting and, most importantly, his ability to form a genuine bond with each couple.
"I believe in a deeply personalized approach to every film, and in building a genuine connection with each of our couples. A narrative that reflects who you are—where music, sound, and motion evoke the feeling of your day with an artistic interpretation of your most precious moments. Seeing it resonate so meaningfully with our couples in the end makes it all so worthwhile."
While Martin dedicated a large piece of his heart to history studies, learning Latin, and writing an occasional poem, Shotlife has long become his inherent outlet for creative aspirations. Working alongside his wife Lusine and brother-in-law Jacob for over a decade, he brings expert skills to the team in cinematography and photography, while his calming presence is sure to be a pleasure for everyone. He acts as the missing puzzle piece, filling in the integral role of an associate shooter for effective, smooth, and consistent teamwork, and always brings out the best in the collective efforts of the team.
"They are not only incredibly talented, but also so kind, grounded, and deeply invested in what they do."
"They were a dream team! Incredibly flexible and so easy to be around. Everything felt natural, candid, and genuinely us."
"Hiring Shotlife Studio was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. Lusine and Jacob are so kind and very talented."
"The photos and film turned out phenomenal! Their professionalism and passion for capturing the special moments truly stands out."
"Every single time we look back at our wedding photos, we’re just in pure awe! "