The Best Wedding Photographers in Jewett, NY

The Best Wedding Photographers in Jewett, NY

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918 Wedding Photographers in Jewett, NY

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Krutick Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Hi, I’m Richard, a wedding photographer based in the Hudson Valley. My passion is finding the beauty in the simplest moments and capturing them in a way that feels raw, real, and full of life. As a candid, photojournalist photographer, I’m all about ditching stiff poses to focus on the relationships, the laughs, and the genuine emotions that tell your distinct story. I aim to capture the little details and authentic moments that make your day uniquely yours.

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From the minute we started talking on the phone, Spencer and I felt taken care of and confident in Rich's ability to capture our lifelong memories. Doing the engagement shoot with him first was so excellent to establish rapport and get us comfortable in front of the camera before our big day. Once it was finally here, it was easy! And the pictures! Rich is a true professional and we are so glad we made the right decision choosing his skills, insight, and professionalism for our wedding!
Rosie & S., 4 months ago
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The One Eleven Collective 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Your wedding is one of the most meaningful days of your life, and our full creative team is here to capture every moment, emotion, and detail. We specialize in photography, cinematic film, and Super 8, blending modern storytelling with a touch of timeless nostalgia. From quiet, intimate glances to big, joyful celebrations, we work seamlessly behind the scenes to preserve your day authentically and beautifully. Our couples love that we make the experience effortless and fun, while delivering cinematic keepsakes they’ll treasure forever.

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Cassie is a true professional who made us feel at ease from the initial planning stages to the day of the wedding. She was patient and kind during the planning stages, taking time to answer any questions I had. She was also able to recommend other vendors which we ended up booking. It put our mind at ease knowing we had a team of vendors that worked well together and we went into the day knowing everything was going to be perfect! The final results were truly special - Cassie's artistic vision and attention to detail resulted in photographs and video that captured the beauty and uniqueness of our special day which we will cherish forever! The Super8 Film is so different from most wedding videos and we're so happy we made the decision to get one. We can't recommend Cassie and The One Eleven Collective highly enough for anyone looking for a talented, professional, and fun wedding photography/videography team.
Amy, 6 months ago
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Capture Photography by Asante 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Jewett, NY

I’m Asante, the photographer behind Capture by Asante—serving Albany, NY and beyond with a relaxed, creative approach to portraits, weddings, and branding. I focus on making clients feel confident, comfortable, and seen while creating images that feel natural, elevated, and timeless. Whether it’s your wedding day or a personal session, I bring calm energy, attention to detail, and a passion for telling your story through photos that look beautiful and still feel like you.

Asante and Audrey made a great team at our wedding! They were great to work with, punctual, and professional. They captured important moments as well as candid expressions of friends and family, and even added more life to our party, giving us precious memories for life. Highly recommend!
Vanisha S., 3 months ago
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Rob Spring Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Jewett, NY
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Rob Spring Photography is a wedding photography company in Saratoga Springs, New York. They specialize in candid wedding day photography with a fun twist. With a mix of contemporary and traditional styles, this photographer captures all the details on the couple's special day. Having photographed over 600 weddings, Rob Spring Photography knows how to make couples feel comfortable in front of a camera, or even forget it’s there!

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We are beyond thrilled with our experience working with Rob Spring! He first captured our engagement at the Sagamore in Lake George, and those photos were nothing short of incredible—so hiring him for our wedding the following year was a no-brainer. Rob and his team were a dream to work with before, during, and after our big day. We’re so grateful he traveled to New Jersey to be part of this full circle moment with us. His warm personality and unmatched professionalism kept everything running smoothly and allowed us to truly enjoy every part of our wedding day. The preview photos are absolutely breathtaking, and we cannot wait to see the full gallery and wedding album. Rob is a rock star, and we couldn’t imagine our wedding without him. Highly, highly recommend!
Maximilian R., 7 months ago
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Heart Speak Visuals 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,999
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Hello hello! We, Lindsey & Kevin, are the individuals behind Heart Speak Visuals. Together since 2015, we have never been shy to new experiences or exciting challenges. Lindsey, a Virginia native, took her first photo class in high school and has developed a passion for photography and videography ever since!

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Heart Speak Visuals (Lindsey) was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, Lindsey was extremely thorough and thoughtful in her communication, taking the time to understand our vision and providing excellent guidance on poses and the timeline for the big day. Her artistic approach shines through in the beautiful, vibrant photos that we'll treasure forever. You can tell she is detail-oriented and truly thinks of everything! The lighting and colors that she captured are simply stunning, and she truly helped make our special day feel even more magical. We couldn't be happier with the value and quality of her work, and we highly recommend Heart Speak Visuals to any couple planning their wedding.
Meredith L., 3 months ago
Just Shoot With Saumya 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Just Shoot With Saumya is a wedding photography business based in Albany, New York, dedicated to transforming your wedding moments into timeless stories. Led by Saumya Rai, a professional photographer with over six years of experience, the business specializes in wedding and portrait photography. Saumya’s passion lies in preserving authentic emotions and creating heartfelt imagery that you’ll treasure forever. Using an emotive, photojournalistic approach, Saumya captures candid, spontaneous moments that reflect your love story. Her priority is ensuring you feel comfortable, natural, and truly celebrated throughout your session.

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We loved working with Saumya for our engagement and wedding photos! She was attentive, thoughtful, and professional, and she provided amazing guidance to my husband and I who had never worked with a professional photographer before. Saumya went above and beyond in multiple ways throughout our time working together, and the final photos we received were more beautiful than we could have imagined. We would absolutely recommend choosing her for your special occasion!
Lisa, a year ago
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Kalz Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Jewett, NY

I’m Kristin aka Kal... I live in a beautiful but hard to identify area just north of the Catskills and south of Albany, east of Oneonta and Cooperstown. It’s close to where I grew up and where my family lives in the Catskills. I love EVERYTHING about a wedding day; the anticipation, the joy, the laughter, the happy tears, and the simple fact that everyone you know is gathered to celebrate with you. I have had the honor of celebrating with so many couples and friends and family and it gives me so much joy. I want you to have the BEST day!! So tell me about your loves, your plans, and let’s start telling your story!

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Kristin was AMAZING! Our wedding pictures came out absolutely stunning, I’m obsessed with them, and the photos are even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Kristin is also so friendly, kind, and is great with her communication. The pictures are just amazing. Before working with Kristin, my husband and I were definitely camera shy, but she made us feel so comfortable during our engagement shoot that we felt ready for the wedding. I highly recommend Kristin!
Talia B., 2 years ago
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Rebecca Loomis Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Hi friend! I'm Becca. Ever since I was little, I wanted to listen to others stories and share them with others. As a result of a college photography class that I loved and my dad's love of nature photography, I was gifted a camera after graduation, and I never stopped! I started taking photos at a performing arts center and became mesmerized with capturing joy. I have been in the wedding industry since I was fourteen and have been taking photos professionally since 2019.

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Becca was wonderful to work with, her talent really showed on our wedding day. I especially loved her ability to take photos in the moment. I never felt like I was dedicating too much time to photos during the wedding and I had a great time working with her. Becca is truly also such a kind individual, we had a DIY outside wedding and she always checked in with us asking if we needed any help or needed to take a break. That’s something above and beyond what any photographer needs to do. In addition, our photos came back super fast and were absolutely stunning. There was a ton of photos to look at days after the wedding which was great to be able to share with my family and friends. I would 100% recommend Becca to anyone looking for an engagement photo or wedding photographer she really captured more than I ever dreamed of with our photos and I really enjoyed working with her.
Brittany, a year ago
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Bridget Caitlin 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,800
  • Serves Jewett, NY
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Hi, I’m Bridget — but you can call me Bee, cause that’s what my friends call me! And since we’re basically already best friends, let me tell you a secret: taking pictures isn’t even the thing I love most about my job. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m as obsessed with taking gorgeous, dripping-in-light photos that you’ll look back on for ages as much as the next photographer. But what I really love? Meeting the most kind-hearted people and getting to know them on a level much deeper than the typical client-photographer relationship.

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Bridget Caitlin was the perfect wedding photographer for our special day. From the moment we met, her fun, energetic and kind communication style put us at ease. The quality of her work was incredible - the photos are bright, crisp and truly capture all the special moments. Bridget was such a friendly face to have on our wedding day, working seamlessly to manage our crazy timeline and bring our vision to life. The photos we have from our wedding day are absolutely stunning, and we're so grateful to have had Bridget as our photographer. She was so fun and nice throughout the entire process!
Tori H., 10 months ago
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Photo Phrame Photography- Award Winning Wedding Photographer 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Jewett, NY
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Back in 2000, we (My Father and I) started creating Professional Wedding Photography that was exceptionally profound, beautiful and meaningful. Today we continue that tradition, but have expanded our expertise and added an Elite team of life-long Professional Friends to bring you the very best Photographic and Cinematic Video Wedding creation and documentation in the North East. Together our merry band of crusading wedding creators will do what no one else can.

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You will love Photo Phrame Photography! Tom at Photo Phrame Photography was so fun and great! He made both our engagement shoot and wedding day so fun and memorable! He really put both myself and my now husband at ease on our wedding day and the pictures came out beautiful! Tom answered all questions in an extremely timely fashion and provided any guidance and information that was needed. I would absolutely recommend Photo Phrame Photography to anyone if you want to have a fun time while also having someone professional and wonderful!
Amber, 2 years ago
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Sydney K Andrew Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Photographing weddings and elopements is a privilege that I do not take lightly. I treat each moment with as much care as if it were my own! While I am happy to take on weddings of any size, I specialize in intimate weddings or engagement sessions where I can embrace a documentary, candid approach. My favorite moments to capture are those quiet, unplanned interactions. I adore the small details. The moments that sometimes get overlooked but often times help tell the story of your wedding day the most. I thrive with couples who aren’t afraid to be silly and embrace the moments as they come as opposed to forcing it.

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Sydney K Andrew was incredible! She made our wedding day feel so easy and special. She is SO fun to be around, super friendly, and captured every moment perfectly without ever feeling intrusive. Our photos turned out gorgeous — exactly what we hoped for and more. We’re so grateful for her talent and the heart she put into our day. Highly recommend Sydney to anyone looking for an awesome wedding photographer! We cannot wait to keep using her for all our future family events!!
Ashleigh G., 3 months ago
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Jaci Berkopec Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Hi, I'm Jaci Berkopec! A self portrait of me would include a frozen pizza, caesar salad bag, and a bottle of white wine. But more importantly I am a wedding, lifestyle and adventure elopement photographer based out of NYC. Weddings and elopements are one of my passions because witnessing love and marriage is one of the most beautiful things we can witness. When shooting with me, expect to have tons of fun and lots of laughs because I like to be weird! Life is too short to be normal! I photograph all types of love.

I’m SO glad that we hired Jaci to be our photographer for our wedding. I felt that she was 100% aligned with what I wanted for the photography: minimal posing/forced moments and lots of candids of all the love and fun times. We’ve only received our preview photos so far (we just got married a couple weeks ago) but I can already tell she killed it. I’m already so happy with what we have and have been looking at them nonstop! On the day Jaci was a delight to work with and so much fun. Her and her assistant were so friendly and nice, really putting me at ease while I was freaking out. I am NOT comfortable in front of a camera but somehow in the pictures I look totally natural. They were also very much on the dance floor during the reception getting in the mix and getting those incredible pictures of people partying and celebrating that we hoped for. I remember a couple times spotting them out of the corner of my eye and just thinking “I know these are gonna be good” and they very much are! At brunch the morning after many people were remarking about how much fun the photographers were. Just good vibes and great photos all around, I would definitely recommend working with Jaci!
Emily S., 2 months ago
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Kozmo Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Hello ! first and foremost, congratulations on your engagement as you embark on this new chapter of your lives. My name is Kevin and I started the ground work Kozmo Photography back in 2014. My goal has always been to capture the uniqueness of each and every couple on the biggest day of their journey together. It is therefore my belief that a great wedding photographer must be able to capture the big and small details throughout the day with minimal interference while being keenly aware of the surrounding conditions. This is my promise as I strive to deliver to each and every couple the wedding photos they deserve.

Kevin did both my maternity photos, and then 2.5 years later, my family photos! Both sets of pictures came out amazing and absolutely stunning. He is so friendly, flexible and accommodating. I would 100% recommend him to anyone for any occasion.
Lauren D., 2 months ago
Romanello Studios 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Romanello Studios is a women led photography team. With over 10 collective years in the wedding industry, Katie Anello & Kelsey Roman joined forces to create Romanello Studios to bring a fresh approach to the wedding industry. During the wedding planning process, the wedding itself, and beyond, we are here to provide you the best customer service along with your cherished photographs! Why should you choose Romanello? Because you deserve beautiful photography that tells YOUR story. You deserve to show the world who YOU are!

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Kelsey and Katie were fantastic! They are talented and were really helpful in making us feel relaxed and at ease for our portrait photos. We don't usually like posing for photos, but Kelsey and Katie made it enjoyable and brought out our best.
Jamie and T., 2 months ago
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Kristen Renee Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Capturing love in every color of the rainbow, Kristen Renee Photography is here to celebrate your unique story. From Albany to anywhere your love takes you, we specialize in documenting authentic moments for all couples and families.

We worked with Kristen & Sheridan for our wedding earlier this year and are so lucky to have found them! TL;DR: From planning and day-of execution to the delivery of our wedding gallery, Kristen & Sheridan were incredible to work with. Not only were they the perfect presence for our wedding day, they captured it in such an authentic way with a stunning final product. We connected with Kristen & Sheridan the moment we met them which was important to us considering the amount of time you spend around your photographers. We did an engagement shoot prior and we not only received an incredible batch of photos, but we were able to establish a rapport that made the flow of our wedding day feel that much easier. When we had to tweak our photo schedule or change locations, they were the perfect people to help us pivot and keep things on track. And when it was time for the ceremony & reception, their discrete coverage led to incredible results that captured our day in such an incredible way. The wedding gallery they created was nothing short of amazing and we were able to see moments of friends & family we would have never seen day-of. And truly, everyone who interacted with them LOVED them. We had opted not to have a videographer and knew our photographs were going to be our primary memory of the day, and we have no notes! Kristen & Sheridan captured the perfect story of our wedding and we would recommend them to anyone!
Gina & A., 2 months ago
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Molly Baker Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Hi everyone! I live in Upstate NY with my husband and I've been a photographer for 4 years. I started off with people I know but now I'm starting to expand my business to the public. I absolutely love helping people tell their story through photos and it puts a smile on my face as well.

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Molly was fantastic to work with! She took more photos than expected and they all came out beautifully. She was extremely quick with responding to my questions regardless having a newborn to take care of. She was on time if not EARLY which was perfect. She was able to get all the required shots. Very professional and cost friendly. I will be asking her to shoot all our important moments from here on out. Thank you Molly!!
Alexandria and P., 3 years ago
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Katharine M. Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Jewett, NY

From NY to TX, then back again... I started my photography adventure 10 years ago in a small studio in upstate, New York. Since then, I've traveled across the country, taking pictures the entire time. I've captured a lifetime of memories in pictures, and now, I hope I can do the same for you! I specialize in weddings and portraiture, with experience in real estate photography as well! I love helping my customers make memories to cherish for years to come. When I'm not taking pictures, I am working as a nurse and dreaming of the days when I can put my toes in the sand with my nieces in Cape Cod.

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I’ve worked with Kat in two weddings now, and each time she has been diligent to the clients needs and very determined to get the best shot! I would recommend her to anyone!
Emily , 2 years ago
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Nusser Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Capture Your Special Moments with Ease! When it comes to your most meaningful memories, you deserve the very best—and that’s exactly what you’ll experience with Nusser Photography. I take pride in creating not only beautiful images but also a fun, relaxed atmosphere, leaving you with timeless moments to treasure forever.

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What can we say Erika is the absolute best!! She captured our day so beautifully!! Each photo on color or black and white was so beautiful and perfectly captured!! It is hard for us to pick just one we love!! If you are getting married, just got engaged, or just need a wonderful photographer for your next event stop the search you have landed on the best one!!! Book Erika!! Thank you Erika we are obsessed with our wedding photos!!
Vanessa & J., 3 months ago
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Rebecca Gatto Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Hello, new friend! I'm Rebecca. I'm a journalist who fell in love with taking pictures and documenting love. I'm also enthusiastically lgbtq+ friendly, body-positive, delighted by DIY and pro making-it-up-as-you-go. Let's celebrate your love, your way. I have to be up front about a few things. First, I'm probably going to make friends with your grandma, and even shake it while taking photos on the dance floor. Oh, and if your pet is involved in your wedding, I might pass out from joy. I will almost definitely get a little teary-eyed during your vows, but don't worry... I can take pictures and cry at the same time.

Rebecca really made us feel at ease so that we could have the best photos possible. She took into account our desire to have photos of everyone with the bride and groom from the receiving line and really captured all the special touches that made our day unique. She brings a positive energy and great ideas and I couldn't recommend her highly enough!
Diana and S., 5 years ago
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Angel Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,895
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Hi, I’m Angel - the lead storyteller at Angel Photo & Video. After 20 years as a fitness instructor, I followed my heart back to photography and never looked back. I capture everything from family portraits to real estate listings, but weddings are where I truly come alive. I’m all about real moments, raw emotion, and catching the little things you didn’t even know you missed. I’ll keep your day running smoothly, make it fun and stress-free, and deliver photos and videos you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

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We had Angel as our wedding photographer, she was so easy to work with, communicated well and kept things moving the day of (we had a lot of photo groups to get through). The pictures came out absolutely stunning, perfectly edited and the part I wanted most was sunset photos and they were exactly how I imagined them.
Meaghan Y., 9 months ago
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Hawthorn Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Hi, I’m Sarah (she/they), a wedding photographer based in the Adirondacks of New York. I photograph weddings with care, intention, and a deep respect for the moments that matter most for couples of all identities and love stories.

Hawthorn Photography was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding! From the very first meeting, Sarah and Drew were so easy to talk to and we felt like we connected with them very quickly. They are very professional but do not make you feel pressured at all - Sarah has great ideas and really hypes you up throughout the process. Drew always found creative ways to shoot the day and Sarah was there for me every step of the way, even when I needed quick help with my dress. Sarah is so dependable and the pictures they captured showcase both of their talents and our love so well. I'd pick Hawthorn Photography for photos for every occasion and in every lifetime!
Lisa E., 7 months ago
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Becky Miller Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Jewett, NY

After nearly a dozen years of photographing feature stories, covers, and events for a statewide labor union, I found a passion for capturing beautiful moments for families and couples in a candid, photo-journalistic style. In June of 2021, I had the immense privilege of photographing twenty-four weddings - and an engagement! - for Beekman 1802's "Let Love Bloom" wedding marathon in Sharon Springs, NY, and fell in love with wedding photography. It's an honor to document a couple's love story - each one completely different than the last.

We are soo lucky to have connected with Becky for our wedding photography. As a couple on a budget with no experience in front of a camera, Becky made it easy to feel natural and delivered beyond what we could have imagined. Becky was by far our favorite vendor to work with. She's totally responsive, cool, and has a great approach to capturing authentic, beautiful photos. Our engagement session was so fantastic, and our wedding album has totally blown us away- every time I look I find another wonderful moment captured. It's hard to narrow down a few good examples since there are literally hundreds of gems! Guests commented how kind Becky was and anybody who has seen our engagement or wedding photos agree they are gorgeous. We've already had three couples ask for us to pass along her contact info! Thank you so much Becky for giving us memories that will last a lifetime and beyond! :) It wouldn't have been the same without you.
Sam L., 2 years ago
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Photography by Melissa Napoli 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Jewett, NY

In a world filled with filters and facades, I believe in keeping it real. I strive to capture the genuine essence of your relationship and your wedding day. My photography style is all about capturing the candid, the spontaneous, and the unfiltered emotions. I want you to look back at your wedding album and relive those precious moments, feeling the love and happiness all over again.

Melissa is that photographer that gives you inspiration and comfort! I’ve worked alongside her many times and she’s always been a one of a kind photographer that doesn’t just focus solely on the couple but makes sure the family understands thats their day too! Her heart is so big and it shows just how much she loves what she does through her work! You would be blessed to have this amazing woman photograph your wedding.
Lyn D., 2 years ago
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Meghan Marks Photography 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Jewett, NY

Creativity has played a role in my life ever since I was a little girl. I grew up in upstate NY loving the outdoors and being close to the mountains! Although I loved where I grew up, when I graduated high school I decided to move South to Georgia to pursue a degree. While studying Fine Arts at the Savannah College of Art and Design, I fell in love with photography. I received my B.F.A in photography and then moved back home to NY where I became busy photographing weddings.

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Meghan shot our engagement and wedding photos in 2015 and did such an amazing job. She was very personable, open to suggestions and had a great vision in working with us. She also had a very large and rowdy wedding party to contend with and did so beautifully. We were so over the moon with her and her work that she has become our family photographer. She has shot our maternity pictures and every year since. She is very affordable and does amazing work. She is the kindest person and it really feels like she's become apart of our family.
Bryanna and R., 2 years ago
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Liz Diewald Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Jewett, NY

I’m a wedding and portrait photographer located in Hudson Valley, New York. On a typical day, you can find me with a cup of coffee in my hands enjoying time outside with my family. I enjoy the simple pleasures of life and believe that so much of life is worth capturing on camera!

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It will be hard to top the beautiful words written in Liz’s blog regarding our wedding! She is so creative and even cited all of our vendors. Go check it out! Liz went above and beyond capturing our big day. We had two meetings with her in the months leading up to the wedding with open communication between, making it so easy to plan. On the day of she was flexible with timeline changes and a comfort to be around. She made posing feel natural and captured so many details that may otherwise be forgotten or overlooked. Liz captured all of the shots that we wanted and was efficient enough to give us time to spend with our guests. Ten out of five stars and we will definitely use Liz for our important life events going forward. With love, Nikolas and Meaghen
Meaghen, a year ago