We’re a full-service production house based in NYC and working globally.
After more than a decade as one of NYC’s most visionary creatives, Ilya Savenok launched Sava Productions. Named after the Slavic word for owl, Sava blends big-picture vision with a calm and collected ethos.
First picking up a camera in the early 2000s, Ilya has captured icons like Madonna, the Dalai Lama, Beyoncé, and Ruth Bader Ginsberg, bringing their stories to life with his signature vision. Ilya has photographed major international fashion, music, art festivals, and red carpet events across the globe.
Ilya currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Lera, and their beloved dog, Frankie. He enjoys snowboarding and biking around the city.
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Cool, calm + collected.
We’ve been in the game a long time and experienced nearly every situation imaginable. We approach each challenge with confidence, composure, and discretion.
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Big-picture vision.
We believe in close collaboration with our clients. We know how to anticipate the big picture and what it takes to get the shot—every time.
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Flexible and nimble.
Scale up or strip it back. Our boutique size and tenacious approach flexes to fit your unique needs.
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Full-service from first snap to final cut.
We craft meaningful, quality experiences for our clients. Lean on us for full-service support to tell your story.
We disrupt the status quo and push creative boundaries with bold ideas.
We offer a new level of reliability and discretion for our clients.
We’re laid back but locked in, blending collaboration and approachability.
We create intentionally and prioritize storytelling at the core of every project.
Sava has become my go-to event photographer. Ilya has a way of putting people at ease, gets a great shot quickly and always overdelivers with options. He’s professional, collaborative and manages hectic environments calmly and efficiently. In the planning stages of a high-profile event, Ilya is the first person on my list to confirm!
