About us

A family-led studio. One shared point of view.

Photography and filmmaking shaped by honest emotion, thoughtful direction, and a cinematic sense of atmosphere.

Oleksandr and Kateryna Diachenko of 5 Thousand Frames Films working together at a wedding

Oleksandr & Kateryna Diachenko

Two crafts.
One visual language.

We are a husband-and-wife creative team based in San Diego, leading every celebration through one shared approach to photography, film, editing, and creative direction.

Coverage is created by us or by trusted team members working within the same studio style. You will always know who is photographing or filming your wedding before you book.

PhotographyKateryna DiachenkoPortrait direction · atmosphere · honest moments
FilmOleksandr DiachenkoMovement · sound · pacing · cinematic edit

Where we work

Based in San Diego.
Working nationwide.

No travel fee for weddings in San Diego and Los Angeles. Established team members are available across every market listed below.

San DiegoLos AngelesSouth CarolinaNorth CarolinaNorthern VirginiaMarylandWashington, DCNew YorkChicagoSouth FloridaDetroitBoston

16 years of experience700+ projects worldwide02 founders · one visionMeet our team