Mischa Photography is lead photographer, Mischa Purcell, and his partner, Brianne Krilanovich.
We LOVE being photographers. We bring the skill, experience and passion it takes to recognize and develop the art in your story. We feel honored to be part of your special event and delight in capturing important moments as they unfold.
Based out of a San Francisco live/work studio since 2003, Mischa Photography expanded in 2011 to include a Sacramento location. The Sacramento storefront is expected to open in summer 2012 and will include both a studio and small gallery.
Mischa has been elected President for the Professional Photographers of the Greater Bay Area for the 2012 term, an organization that has also selected him to teach seminars and classes for its members, and presented him with many awards, including “album designer of the year – 2010″, “Photograph of the Month” twice and “3rd place wedding photograph of the year” twice.Mischa Photography is an active member in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Professional Photographers of the Greater Bay Area (PPGBA), the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI).
About Mischa
Mischa Purcell is the lead photographer and founding artist at Mischa Photography.
His interest in photography began at 8 years old when he had the opportunity to learn from Neil White, family friend and photography professor at SF State. Mischa learned, at this very young age, how to see life through the eyes of a camera.Graduating from U.C.S.C. with a B.A. in Fine Art/Photography, Mischa began working as a professional photographer while still in Santa Cruz. Making the move to San Francisco in 2003, he established the independent studio known today as Mischa Photography.Mischa’s style is warm and creative. His genuine wide smile and signature laugh help to relieve the anxiety of being photographed and ensures a comfortable relationship between himself and his clients.Mischa’s natural interests in technology and fine art have kept him on the cutting edge of what wedding and portrait photography can be. He also enjoys rock climbing, wine tasting, hosting and attending dinner parties to share his cooking talents, riding his fixed gear bicycle through the streets of San Francisco (and now Sacramento), single-malt Scotch fueled Scrabble tournaments and exploring his geekier side by building his own computers and camera gadgets. He has always loved to travel and looks forward to many years of traveling and photography with his fiancée and partner, Brianne, and their dogs, Little Man and Marzipan.
About Brianne
Brianne Krilanovich is Mischa’s partner, second photographer, office assistant and fiancée.Her fascination with photography began early, asking for a camera of her very own for Christmas when she she was 7. That hand-me-down 110mm started her love affair with capturing moments. Although her technique has matured and her equipment has been substantially upgraded, photography is still what she loves to do most.Brianne prefers natural light and loves emotional connections, caught at just the right moment. She strives to tell the story, as she would want it told, for each and every client.Brianne, who often goes by Bri(e), is totally infatuated with her tiny dog, Little Man and her new puppy Marzipan. She was born and raised in Santa Cruz and made the move to San Francisco in the Spring of 2009 to work with Mischa Photography. She orders eggs benedict any chance she can get. She’s a self-taught knitter who usually rewrites patterns to her liking. She has a major thing for good chocolate and jammy zinfandel. She likes to sing in the car. She has always wanted to travel more, and is looking forward to many years of breathtaking images and sushi dinners with Mischa.