Wedding Photographers in Commack, NY

I’m honored that you would consider me to capture the essence of your story and your love. For me, this work is about so much more than a single day. From planning the perfect engagement session to designing an elegant heirloom album that will endure for decades, I will walk alongside you for every step of this once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Kelli and Josh are a sought-after international photographer team specializing in a unique combination of editorial and photojournalistic photography. Their expertise in each of their skillsets give them a timeless yet beautiful look to their photography. They have photographed weddings and events in over 42 countries across the world and have been named by BRIDES magazine as one of the top wedding photographers in Houston.

I’ve dedicated years to learning the ins and outs of wedding formalities, but it’s the oft-forgotten bits of emotion that make the day feel so exceedingly special, not the shot list. With a day full of nothing but emotion, it’s easy for some moments to slip past unnoticed, but not by me. I’ll be there to make sure the heart of your day makes its way back to you — so you can remember what really mattered on your wedding day.

Wedding photography is so much more than snapping a few frames. It's about being a part of the experience, making connections, and meeting new people. Whether it's laughter, joy, or romance, there is nothing better than being able to show what a couple's love is all about through images. I care about the moments first and foremost. Let's create some magic, make memories, and have an experience that you won't soon forget!

Hey there, I'm Joy! Years from now when you look at your wedding photographs, I want all of the memories and emotions to come flooding back: the joy, the love, and the laughter. It’s so easy to live our lives, missing the sweetest moments because how quickly they fly by. Those sweet in-between moments that can be so easily missed are my favorite to capture. Whether it be your candid smiles, the tears shed on your wedding day, or your beautiful family laughing together, I find joy in capturing you being YOU! I love photography because through it, I’m able to share pieces of your story and create lasting memories.

My passion for documenting love stories is fueled by my own life. Every milestone captured and stowed away for me to reminisce later in life. Photographs are invaluable to me. They preserve my childhood memories, my life adventures, moments with loved ones, and my past + present self. At your wedding you'll find me getting to know your closest peeps, fulfilling every photo request from your mom or grandma, and definitely singing along to any song I know on the dancefloor. When I'm not shooting, you can find me snuggled up in bed watching my (current) favorite Netflix show!

My style is distinct, a result of both my unrelenting commitment to my craft and complete trust from clients who commission me. You’re not going to read about any awards, badges, or “top 10 lists” because what matters is you’re in love with the work that you see and are ready to trust me entirely to do what I do. This trust drives me to find the perfect balance between creative experimentation and honest documentation.

I'm an empathetic person. I'm sensitive and in tune with the more spiritual side of life. I love travel and photography. I am a mother and a lover of fashion and nature and all things beauty. Coffee is basically my favorite and what makes me hop out of bed (even on Monday morning). I have a lot of energy and I love fitness and eating healthy. I love my girlfriends and have deep relationships but only with a handful of women who I trust. Loyalty is important to me and I believe in doing all things with love.

If I had a superpower, it would be celebrating people. I'm my friends' biggest cheerleader and I'll be yours too during this whole process! As a documentary wedding photographer, I focus more on being in the moment and letting you be YOU, by reminding you why you fell in love in the first place.

Raquel Reis Photography is woman-owned and operated. We are LGBTQ+ friendly, affirming, and experienced. We provide the highest quality coverage to events and celebrations in every tradition and work with you to ensure that your event is honored, life-affirming, and joyful. Service is the soul of our work. Service to the moment, to the memory, and most of all, to you. We are honored to capture your day and memories that will stay for generations to come. Raquel's work has been featured in: Martha Stewart Weddings, New York Magazine, New York Sunday Times, Town & Country, PDN, and the Discovery Channel.

What keeps me wanting to photograph more weddings is the realization that every wedding carries a different story longing to be told. No two weddings have ever felt the same to me, and when I walk into yours, all the images I have made at other weddings are forgotten. I see it a bit like jazz, or French cuisine--the ingredients are simple and pretty much always the same, but the outcomes are always unique, never to be reproduced to the identical.

Wedding photography inspired by film. For couples who value a simple, intentional and love-filled day captured through visual storytelling reflecting life just as it is. Whether it is at city hall, on a mountain, at a park, on a beach or a wedding venue – your celebration will be captured true to how it felt. Your day, your way.