The Best Wedding Photographers in New York, NY

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1000+ Wedding Photographers in New York, NY

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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (47 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves New York, NY



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

Awarded Best of Zola
Sean was absolutely amazing to work with! He was always available during the planning process to give me advice on timeline and made our day go smoothly! I am so happy to have booked Sean for our wedding in September! He did an excellent job and I am still so in awe of how well our pictures turned out! I cannot recommend Sean and his team enough!!!
Hanah G., 9 months ago
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Moments by Ioana Stavar 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves New York, NY

Manhattan Wedding Photographer | Documentary Style by Ioana | Capturing authentic, documentary-style wedding photography in New York and Long Island. Originally from Transylvania, Ioana brings a timeless, European editorial feel to NYC elopements and luxury weddings.

Awarded Best of Zola
A dream has recently come true, that of joining my destiny with my partner from now until old age. We are extremely grateful that we had Ioana with us, who honored us with her glamorous, sweet, cinematic style. Every time we go through the photos, we feel as if we are watching the most successful film of 2023, a masterpiece. There were moments that my husband and I forgot to prepare, being caught in the moment and the stress of the event tho Ioana gave us the wonderful surprise of capturing incredible and intimate pieces of memories . Her work manages to impress us everytime we watch our photos and make us feel loved and beautiful. Therefore, I recommend Mrs. Ioana Stavar with all my trust and love. I am sure that she will take care of you, with as much passion as she has for photography!
Dobrescu M., 2 years ago
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Photography By Orlando 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves New York, NY
  • Offer

Photography by Orlando is a luxury wedding photography and videography studio renowned for its timeless, editorial storytelling and refined aesthetic. Led by internationally award-winning photographer Orlando, our work blends artistry with authenticity to capture each celebration with effortless elegance. With a discreet, unobtrusive approach, we document your day as it naturally unfolds, preserving every meaningful glance and detail. The result is a curated collection of imagery and film designed to become lasting heirlooms. Working with our team ensures a seamless, luxury experience from start to finish.

We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our wedding than Orlando. From the very beginning, he was professional, responsive, and genuinely passionate about capturing our special day. He made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, which made such a difference in our photos. On the wedding day, Orlando went above and beyond—he was organized, attentive to every detail, and somehow managed to capture every important moment without ever feeling intrusive. His creativity and eye for lighting, angles, and candid moments truly set him apart. When we received our photos, we were absolutely blown away. Every image told a story, and he perfectly captured the emotion, energy, and love of the day. We’ve received so many compliments from friends and family, and we will cherish these photos forever. If you’re looking for someone who is not only incredibly talented but also kind, reliable, and easy to work with, we highly recommend Photography by Orlando. Thank you for making our wedding memories so unforgettable!
Phil Sotnas, 5 months ago
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Golden Thread Cinematography 
Rating: 5.0 (109 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $997
  • Serves New York, NY

Golden Thread Cinematography is a boutique wedding photo and video team dedicated to telling each couple’s story with intention, artistry, and care. We focus on creating a calm, guided, and enjoyable experience so our couples can stay present while we capture their day with a cinematic and timeless approach.

We had an amazing experience working with Golden Thread for our wedding. We had a gap between our civil and symbolic ceremony, (our wedding wasn't structured like typical ones) but Matt and his partner were very flexible. They allowed us to feel comfortable when taking photos and helped guide us with poses as my now husband and I are NOT great picture takers lol. Thank you so much!!! We absolutely love our wedding photos.
Brenda P., 2 months ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 
Rating: 5.0 (80 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Offer

Hello! We are Christian and Ana. We have put together the best wedding photo & video team in America. Whether you are camera shy or not, you will get beautiful photos with us. That's why couples are raving about us: we get beautiful photos out of EVERY SINGLE WEDDING!

Awarded Best of Zola
The Talented Photographer was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, Alec's communication style was fun, professional, and incredibly personable. He had a true passion for his craft that shone through in every interaction. The quality of Alec's work was absolutely stunning - we got a wonderful variety of candids, formal shots, and editorial-style pictures that captured all the special moments of our day. Alec has an incredible eye for the right shots, and the final photos are absolutely gorgeous. Despite a complicated location schedule that I was worried about, Alec made the whole day seamless, traveling to over 4 different spots to ensure we got all the groupings and special shots we wanted. Alec truly went above and beyond, and we had such a great time working with him. I'm obsessed with the pictures and would give him an 11/10 rating!
Michelle M., 2 years ago
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Alena Kostromia Photography & Video 
Rating: 5.0 (57 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000

Send inquiry via my web kostromina. co As a wedding photographer and videographer serving New York and New Jersey, my team and I are dedicated to creating authentic, timeless, and emotionally rich visuals that tell the story of your special day. With over 11 years of experience in the industry, we've developed a keen eye for capturing the natural nuances, energy, and relationships that make each wedding unique. Our style combines wedding photojournalism with fine art and fashion photography. We focus on guiding rather than posing, allowing your photos to reflect the genuine essence and emotion of your celebration.

Awarded Best of Zola
Alena Kostromia Photography & Video was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding day. From the very start, her communication was prompt, transparent, and she was always available to answer our questions. The quality of Alena's work was excellent, especially considering the value we received. We loved the colors and artistic components captured in our photos -she really has an eye for detail. Alena even provided us with stunning engagement pictures beforehand that set the tone for the rest of our wedding imagery. On the day of, Alena and her team were on time and took charge of keeping our large wedding party of 16 people on schedule. We couldn't recommend Alena Kostromina Photography & Video highly enough to any couple looking for top-notch photography services for their special day.
Maram, 2 years ago
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Kam Wickam Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (48 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $8,400
  • Offer

*Please reach out using the contact form on my website.* Featured in publications such as Green Wedding Shoes, Loverly, and The Bridal Journal, Kam Wickam brings over fifteen years of experience to her work as a New York City–based photographer. Photographing on both digital and film, she blends a foundation in fine art with a degree in psychology, creating imagery that feels both artfully composed and editorially refined.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are absolutely blown away by Kam! Our venue was small, but she worked magic with the space. The portraits she captured are beyond stunning! We couldn't be happier with the results and are so grateful to have had her there to document our day!
Mallory, 2 years ago
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Rebeca & Andrew 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves New York, NY

We’re a husband-and-wife photography team capturing timeless weddings across New York City, New Jersey, and beyond. With over a decade of experience, we blend an editorial eye with documentary storytelling to create photographs that feel modern yet enduring. From intimate Central Park and NYC skyline weddings to romantic New Jersey garden celebrations and destination weddings worldwide.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Rebecca and Andrew for our engagement shoot, and we truly couldn't be happier with the results. From the moment we met them, they made us feel comfortable, supported, and completely at ease in front of the camera—which is no small feat! Not only are they incredibly talented photographers, but they also went above and beyond when one of our venues gave us a hard time. They stepped in with calm professionalism and helped navigate the situation with grace, turning what could have been a stressful moment into something manageable. That kind of dedication and care meant so much to us. And the photos—wow. We’ve been absolutely flooded with compliments. Friends and family keep asking who our photographers were because the images are just that stunning. Rebecca and Andrew have such a gift for capturing genuine moments and beautiful light, and we feel so lucky to have found them. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for not just skilled photographers, but kind, thoughtful people to share in your big moments.
Lauren, a year ago
Creative Photojournalism & Cinematic Video by PSPi 
Rating: 5.0 (42 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style

We are a family owned and operated studio delivering Photography & Cinematic Video. What started with my father who opened our first studio in Brooklyn, New York in 1992, has evolved into a spectacular studio that captures moments candidly for you to share with friends and family. At PSPi we tell your wedding day story in a new style. A style that blends photo journalism with an unobtrusive cinematic approach. Bringing back that powerful and emotional experience to a product that is personal, unique, modern and artistic.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are SO happy we chose PSPi Studios for our wedding! Pavel was amazing from start to finish, so helpful, responsive, and thoughtful. He answered every question and really took the time to understand the style of photography we were going for. We received over 2,000 edited photos, and they are absolutely stunning!! Each one perfectly captures the emotion and energy of the day. Last minute, we decided to add a videographer, and I’m SO glad we did — the video is incredible! It means so much to be able to relive our day not just through the beautiful photos, but also through video. I can’t recommend PSPi Studios enough for weddings or any special event, you will not be disappointed!
Hayley W., 9 months ago
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Justin McCallum Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (37 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,200

Hi! I’m Justin (he/him) and I’m here to affirm your love, make you feel like a fucking rockstar, and dance like a total fool. Oh, and take so many gorgeous photos of y’all. Obvs. My style blends both documentary photojournalism and fine art photography: coaching folks who are shy in front of the camera, then stepping back to capture authentic moments uninterrupted. I’ve been lucky enough to have my work published by A Practical Wedding, The New York Times, GLAMOUR, People Magazine and many other fabulous outlets. I'm a stereotypical Capricorn that loves drag shows, campy horror films, every dog I meet, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

Awarded Best of Zola
Don’t think you’re photogenic? Worried that folks in your family, wedding party, etc. aren’t photogenic? Justin will MAKE them photogenic. The man is a wizard with the camera, able to capture moments and poses you never imagined possible. The photographer for our wedding was the one thing we knew we would need to splurge on to make sure we felt comfortable and happy on our wedding day. Justin spent so much time working with us on exactly what we wanted while at the same time, truly getting to know us and my god, does it show. Justin was able to capture the true essence of ourselves in our wedding photos, to the point where we started tearing up just looking at them. We cannot recommend this BEAUTIFUL human enough. They are truly the greatest
Amanda H., 2 years ago
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Stine Creative LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves New York, NY
  • Offer

Stacie is a New York City photographer who specializes in romantic, cinematic imagery for couples who want something a little more funky than traditional wedding photography. For over a decade, she has photographed love stories across the country — capturing more than 50 weddings and over 300 couples sessions along the way. Stacie works primarily with couples who want their photos to have a mix of vibes: artistic, cinematic, candid, and editorial — whether they’re planning an intimate wedding, a City Hall ceremony, a surprise proposal in Central Park, or a romantic photoshoot while visiting New York.

Awarded Best of Zola
Stacie was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Her professionalism was matched only by her warm, personable nature—my family genuinely enjoyed spending time with her throughout the day, which made for such a relaxed and natural atmosphere. She was incredibly accommodating and offered reasonable rates and worked within our means without compromising on quality. The results speak for themselves—the photos are beautiful and captured our day perfectly. I was also impressed by how quickly she delivered the final images. I'm truly pleased with everything she provided and would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a talented photographer who makes the experience as enjoyable as the final product.
Nick L., 8 months ago
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MJC IMAGE 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,400

Hey, I'm Mary! It's nice to meet you. I am a New York City-based photographer championing spaces where all joy is seen and celebrated. Originally from Indiana, I'm now based in Manhattan, where I live with my wife, Rosalie, and our cat, Ramsay. I have a formal background in theater and have been immensely privileged to work and train all over the world.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we booked MJC IMAGE, Mary was incredibly communicative and friendly. She did both our engagement shoot and wedding and detailed everything clearly and worked with us to find the right package for our needs. She went above and beyond just photographing our wedding - she played coordinator and was always there to make sure my husband and I were taken care of. Mary is not only a great photographer, but she took something we were dreading, pictures, and made the experience enjoyable. She has a calming presence and was great to work with throughout our special day. We are thrilled with the beautiful photos she captured that we will cherish forever.
Daniella B., a year ago
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Millie Elangbam Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (34 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $10,000

Hi, my name is Millie! I picked up a camera 11 years ago and I've been wholeheartedly devoted to this craft ever since. Through photography, I've come to understand that the meaningful connections I form with others hold a special significance for me and should be documented. My journey has naturally directed me toward wedding photography, enabling me to translate your love into art. To me, nothing compares to distilling love into photographs.

Awarded Best of Zola
There aren't enough words in the world to praise Millie! She was so amazing to work with. From your initial inquiry to the day of, she was communicative and professional. She really takes into consideration what kind of couple you are and delivers photography with such personality! Millie makes you feel so comfortable with her that every pose and direction she gave feels so natural and not awkward at all. If you're looking for your elopement photographer, Millie is really the sweetest and best in the game.
Andrea, 2 years ago
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Bryan Sargent Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (31 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style

Bryan Sargent is an award-winning wedding and engagement photographer from New York City. To Bryan, nothing compares to the privilege and fun of capturing the cherished memories of a couple on their wedding day!

Awarded Best of Zola
We couldn’t be happier with choosing Bryan as our wedding photographer and are mesmerized with the moments he was able to capture of our intimate courthouse wedding in NYC! From the beginning Bryan was very responsive and easy to communicate with. The ceremony was as fast as possible, but he still beautifully captured every moment. Bryan made us feel comfortable with his easy going personality and moved seamlessly from laughing with us to creating photos that perfectly told the story of our day. He is a true professional who makes the process feel easy and fun. We would definitely recommend Bryan!
Evan, a year ago
Rebecca Lader Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Editorial style

Bespoke imagery crafted to honor your love story. Editorial storytelling with a documentary soul. Based in New York & traveling anywhere your story takes us. Looking forward to hearing from you! My work lives at the intersection of emotion and artistry, blending documentary storytelling with an editorial eye.

Awarded Best of Zola
When I came across Rebecca's website and portfolio I was immediately smitten. Her style was so beautiful and unique, and exactly what I was hoping to find for our wedding. One quick call with her and I knew she was our photographer. She was so warm and welcoming and we felt completely ourselves around her. We had FUN spending time with her for both our engagement and wedding photos. Aside from her amazing skills - she went ABOVE AND BEYOND to coordinate our engagement photos with us when we were living in California. She was the easiest choice we made and we love every photo she took for us. Cannot recommend her highly enough! - Chelsean Nick
Chelsea + N., 2 years ago
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Emma Cleary Photo and Video 
Rating: 5.0 (27 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000

After graduating from Parson's School of Art in Manhattan, I worked as a fine artist, my work involved photography and photo manipulation. I quickly discovered that I loved and excelled at photo retouching, and went on to work for some of the best photo retouching studios in New York. In 2009 I shot my first wedding, it was a dear friend of mine and the beautiful photos were featured in one of the biggest wedding magazines. I realized that I had found my calling and have been producing stunning wedding photographs with my amazing team and clients ever since.

Awarded Best of Zola
We used Emma Cleary Photography for our October wedding in New Hope PA and are BEYOND thrilled with the results!! The whole team was so easy to work with, and they made sure that we got everything we wanted from the day! Massimo was our lead photographer (with Ryan as co-photog) and I could not recommend them both enough! My husband and I (and our bridal party) felt so comfortable working them and they truly contributed to making our wedding day even more special! Choosing Emma Cleary was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding and we are so thrilled with our photos :)
Danielle G., 2 years ago
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ALL THE FEELS ~ 
Rating: 4.9 (24 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000

IN AN OCEAN OF PEOPLE, I'M EXCITED YOU FOUND ME! Send inquiry via my web allthefeels,club | I'm Mucci, a romantic storyteller who has been using photography, video and motion graphic to communicate, with over 17 years of experience. That's over half of my life! I am inspired by genuine connections, fresh air, a car ride, vulnerability, sunlight and foggy days, backyard gatherings, misty rain, singing out loud, visual poetry, and so much more. My style combines wedding photojournalism with fine art photography, resulting in nostalgic, romantic, candid photos.

My fiance and I were nervous about engagement photos since we aren't used to being in front of the camera, but Mucci at All the Feels made us feel totally at ease. She responded to my messages right away and was genuinely excited to hear my ideas, which meant the world to me. I had a dream of making our shoot look like we were living inside a New York romantic comedy, and every image looks just like that. From her warm communication before the shoot to how she worked on our poses the day of, she went above and beyond...even on a 90 degree Summer day! We couldn't be happier with how our engagement shoot photos turned out.
Rachel W., 2 months ago
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RIVELLE MEDIA 
Rating: 5.0 (24 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600

Rivelle Media is a photography and videography company based in New York. Every couple, with their distinctive love story, transforms into a canvas where we paint with the play of light and shadow. It extends beyond the grandeur of photographing pivotal moments like vows, rings, and the first dance; it encompasses the art of capturing nuanced glances, shared laughter, and the silent connection that elevates an ordinary day into an extraordinary celebration of love. Published in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Tatler.

Awarded Best of Zola
Xenia is a spectacular photographer. She captured all the amazing moments and her being around was very pleasant! Xenia was very dependable, professional and caring. Our pictures turned out to be truly wonderful even though the weather was not exactly perfect, we are super content and grateful. Highly recommend!
Ksenia, 4 years ago
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Masonscorproduction 
Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
New York, NY
  • Classic style

At Masons Corp Production, we believe every wedding deserves to be remembered like a timeless film. With over 15 years of experience in wedding photography and cinematography, our passion is capturing genuine emotions, meaningful moments, and the unique story of each couple. We combine artistic creativity with professional equipment, including cinema-grade cameras, to deliver beautiful images and films that couples can cherish for a lifetime. Our goal is to make every client feel comfortable, confident, and fully present on their special day while we preserve every important memory with care and attention to detail.

Guys, thank you so much for our wedding photos! We are absolutely blown away! We are usually so awkward in front of the camera and have no idea how to pose, but you made it feel so easy and fun, like we were just hanging out with old friends.The photos turned out so real, candid, and alive — completely free of those stiff, fake smiles. You captured so many genuine moments, happy tears, and wild dancing! Looking through the album feels like reliving the whole day all over again. If anyone is still looking for a wedding photographer, don't even hesitate, just book them. You guys are the absolute best!
Koba & E., a month ago
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Timankov Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000

A professional wedding photography service based in New York City, available for bookings across the country. We specialize in capturing your day through a blend of classical, candid, and photojournalistic styles, delivering timeless and natural moments with attention to detail.

Awarded Best of Zola
Timankov Photography was a true pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From our very first interaction, the photographer displayed a professional, thoughtful and skilled communication style that put us at ease. On the day of the wedding, Timankov Photography demonstrated their expertise, capturing stunning and creative photos that our guests could not stop raving about. As a highly knowledgeable and skilled photographer, he was thorough, on time to the event, and gave his absolute best, delivering our photos with a quick turnaround time. We are thrilled with the final results and could not have asked for a better photography experience to commemorate our special day.
H.Y, a year ago
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Tati And Roman 
Rating: 5.0 (22 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,500

We are a married couple of photographers. Within years of career, we discovered what’s really matters - we want to make people happy. Weddings have it all: new interesting people, touching stories, warm family relationships, tears. A lot of tears! Oh, don’t forget dances and sparklers! So, it’s fun! 🙂 Also, we love weddings because it’s the most challenging kind of photography in the field, it combines all the genres. It make you think, move and react quickly in constantly changing surrounding. We have no room for mistakes. So It’s never boring! 🙂

Awarded Best of Zola
Hiring Tati & Roman to capture our wedding was truly one of the best decisions we have made! Their photographs and videos came out even better than we had hoped! In addition, their energy and personalities brought so much positivity into our big day. They had a plan for our very rainy wedding day and reassured us every step of the way. They were transparent about pricing and timing and delivered without fail! Our portraits and family photos went very smoothly and we weren’t left wondering what to do every step of the way. I can’t recommend them enough!!!!
Nina V., 21 days ago
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Amy Sims Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (21 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000

Amy is a New York-based wedding photographer. She believes that great photography is made when our humanity is revealed. Her documentarian approach is designed to artfully preserve the emotional memory of your day while not impeding on your genuine experience. From the excitement on the dance floor to the small moments in between the big moments, Amy's goal is to cultivate a photographic experience that will awaken your emotional memory of this monumental event for decades to come. Your job is to get married & stay in the moment. Amy's job is to bring those moments back to you. She looks for lovingly offbeat couples. | Contact via website.

Awarded Best of Zola
Amy's invaluable talent shone through not only in her breathtaking photographs of our wedding, but in her steadfast leadership throughout the day. Her imprint on the direction of our wedding day, and the care and love she showed us throughout the entire process were outstanding. Our whole family was blown away by her work and were deeply grateful for her presence on the day. She has a brilliant artistic vision and is also deft in her sensitivity to ensure that you get exactly what you want out of the photographs. I couldn't recommend her enough.
Russell E., 2 years ago
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Emilee E. Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $500

Hey there! My name is Emilee, and I am a Minnesota-native living in NYC! I've been photographing people and events for the past 15 years. I shoot families, couples, individuals, and pets, but my passion lies in wedding photography. I love capturing the whirlwind of a couples' big day, and seeing the love that is shared between them and all their wedding guests. It's magical and wonderful every. single. time. My current active markets are Minnesota and New York, but I'm available to travel anywhere in the US and the world for additional fees!

Awarded Best of Zola
What a dream Emilee was to work with, from start to finish. OUR CEREMONY PARTY: we decided on a private, courthouse elopement on a Wednesday, a 60 person reception party on a Friday. In both, our biggest priority was having a photographer capture the intimate, joyful small details. We went with Emilee because of her eye for the beauty in the small things. She captured both our days perfectly. DOCUMENTARY STYLE: Emilee was perfect behind the scenes, capturing beautiful moments of our friends and family, small details of the courthouse with just us. I look back at some of these photos and ask "how did she even get that?!" She has such an eye. POSED: We had about 20 minutes dedicated to posed, family photos during our reception. Emilee had our families relaxed and laughing, quickly swapping members in and out. In some newlywed photos, we sought her advice for how to pose. She gave quick direction, made us feel confident, and always found the perfect light. COMMUNICATION SPEED: Delivered on every promise, quick replies. Emilee was 15 minutes early to both locations, we never had to worry. PERSONALLY: We met with Emilee about 4 months before our big days. We had coffee, talked about our vision and our biggest priorities. She immediately felt like a friend, and knew she was firmly on our team. If you're looking for a photographer to capture not only beautiful photos of yourself, but more importantly, the feeling in every room, Emilee is the photographer for you. We recommend wholeheartedly, and can't wait for another occasion to work with her. Sincerely, Mara James
Mara M., 2 years ago
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Laurie Rhodes Photographer 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700

I’ve always enjoyed people immensely, from all walks of life and from wherever I’ve been in the world. I’m friendly, easy-going, curious, kind, supportive, and flexible. I listen and observe. These characteristics, combined with my artistic vision and technical expertise, allow me to capture poignant, humorous and truly candid photos of people and their environment.

Awarded Best of Zola
Laurie was absolutely amazing for our May 2024 wedding in the Bronx! She came highly recommended to us by friends and we were not disappointed. Laurie responds quickly and promptly to all questions/concerns/inquiries, and we could tell right away that she was interested in getting to know us as a couple to help capture our day exactly how we wanted. Her documentary style is absolutely stunning and our photos feel one-of-a-kind. She has amazing vision and we are SO happy with our photos! Our only regret is not hiring her for longer :) Book Laurie for all of your photography needs - she will exceed expectations!
Lauren S., 2 years ago
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Lionvale Films 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves New York, NY

If you have made it this far on your Journey, that can only mean that you are madly in love and ready to take the next step. At Lionvale Films we customize the entire experience from Storytelling Photography to Cinematic Films. Our inspiration comes from Vintage Film, and through a unique process each love story is individually crafted to be shared and re-lived over and over again.

Awarded Best of Zola
Literally the best in the game. We had high standards and a specific vision and they delivered on all fronts without even needing to tell them what we wanted. Amazing work, fun personalities, they were committed and didn’t make the photos feel like a chore. 10 out of 10!!!
Alixandra U., a year ago
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Shelby Phillips Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500

hey you! thanks for dropping by. my name is shelby, and i am a queer artist and manhattan based photographer who specializes in weddings + equine portraiture. my priority as a photographer is developing a personal relationship with each and every one of my clients (two or four legged). your special moments are their most pure when you are comfortable and ready to just have fun, and i am here to create that joyful space.

Awarded Best of Zola
Shelby is the absolute best! She took engagement photos for my fiancé and I, and we truly could not have asked for a better experience or results. From the moment we booked Shelby, she was communicative, organized, friendly, and just as enthusiastic and excited about taking the photos as we were. She went above and beyond in helping us choose the perfect locations for the shoot and making sure we felt comfortable and were having fun throughout the session. During the shoot, Shelby maintained the perfect balance of encouraging us to do what felt physically comfortable and natural for us, but also wasn't afraid to give us small adjustments (like moving a hand a certain way, shifting the angle of a body, softening a smile slightly, etc.) that ensured the photos looked natural and beautiful. She immediately put both of us at ease and spent time getting to know us by asking questions about our relationship, how we normally interact with each other, if there's anything we definitely did or did not want from the photos, etc. Maybe most importantly - we both had SO much fun during our time with her. Not only are the photos themselves a great keepsake, but it's so nice to be able to think back to our engagement photos as such a joyous, fun experience. The photos Shelby delivered are all gorgeous, and she did an amazing job at capturing a huge variety of poses, backgrounds, lighting, etc. She even went back and did a little extra editing on a couple of photos that we wanted to use for our save the date to ensure we loved absolutely everything about the pictures. I truly could not recommend her more highly!!
Joanna, a year ago
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Weddings by Hanel 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
New York, NY
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,000

Weddings by Hanel (pronounced like Chanel without a c) is a wedding photo & video studio creatively blending artistic photojournalism with beautiful portraiture. Our philosophy for photographing weddings is based on the belief that the most important part of our job is telling your story as beautifully as the story itself. Everything else is secondary. With hundreds of weddings under our belts, my team and I have been a part of weddings of all colors, sizes, and locations. Our destination weddings have taken them to some incredible locations, including Hawaii, Korea, and Aruba.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hanel is the absolute BEST! He was very responsive when we initially reached out and immediately put us at ease. We booked him first for engagement photos, and we got along really well. He made us feel comfortable and relaxed even though we both get weird around cameras. The photos were great! For our wedding, he helped us plan our shot list, showed up early to the venue, and took incredible photos. I can't say enough about how he captured the joy and overall vibes of our wedding ceremony and celebration. On top of all that, he is quick to get the photos back! 10/10. Highly recommend
Samuel Bowles B., 2 years ago
Celeste H. Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (17 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style

Hi, I'm Celeste, I'm from a small town in Spain. Now leaving in NY. I have spent the last seven years getting to know new humans and documenting their stories and connections. How they got into that point of their life, and what makes them light up. I feel it is quite a responsibility and a significant honor to be able to create this legacy for them.

Awarded Best of Zola
Celeste is pure magic. She effortlessly captures every single moment in its truest form, not missing a single shot. My wedding day photos are raw, beautiful, timeless, and perfectly reflective of my rainy November day in Manhattan. She’s uber organized leading up to your big day, and her attention to detail day-of is unmatched. She’s kind, easy-going, and instantly removes any stress from the equation. My wedding memories are absolutely heavenly, and it’s because of Celeste’s incredible eye and natural talent. She goes above and beyond in every way, and I couldn’t recommend her enough for your special day.
Johanna P., 3 years ago
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Alex Kol Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Classic style

I’m Alex, a wedding photographer with 10 years of experience. My approach blends classic elegance with a documentary style, capturing both posed and candid moments that reflect the authentic atmosphere of your wedding day. Whether it’s an intimate ceremony or a larger event, I’ve had the privilege of telling love stories through my lens. Clients appreciate my attention to detail and seamless process. From guiding you through natural poses to capturing spontaneous emotions, I ensure that every important moment is beautifully documented, creating a wedding album that you’ll treasure for years to come.

Alex Kol Photography was a pleasure to work with for our engagement. Their communication style was quick, professional, responsive, helpful, and understanding throughout the entire process. The quality of their work and value was fantastic - they were organized, professional, and captured elegant, chic photos that beautifully documented our special event. Alex was able to go with the flow, help keep things relaxed, and get all the shots we wanted. He also showed up early to set up, which was so important when working with so many moving parts. We highly recommend Alex Kol Photography to any couple looking for an exceptional enegagment or wedding photography experience.
Margaret K., 6 months ago
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The Narrative Weddings (Photo + Video) 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $11,800

hello, we're jarrod and taylor. we originate from florida and now live in new york city documenting love stories across the US and beyond. our journey began 8 years ago when we realized that wedding photography was the most fulfilling thing to us. we like to describe our approach as documentary with an editorial flare. about 80% of the day we are capturing your day as it naturally unfolds in a beautiful way. the other 20% we love to prompt you to create romantic images that have intention and feeling. we love to tell you story as authentically as we can.

Awarded Best of Zola
From our first consultation, it was clear that The Narrative Weddings (Photo Video) were the perfect fit to capture our perfect day. Their relaxed, efficient, and professional communication style put us at ease, and their work was truly dreamy and exactly what we wanted. The Narrative wasn't just another vendor - they were seamlessly woven in like old friends with cameras, capturing every moment from getting ready, to the first look, to the lively reception. We would book The Narrative 1000 times over if we could, as they understood exactly what we were looking for and delivered perfection in their photos.
The R., a year ago