The Best Wedding Photographers in New York, NY

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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)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • 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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Zasibna Studio 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves New York, NY

If you want your wedding to look beautiful and feel real - you’re in the right place. We are a wedding photography and videography team dedicated to capturing real emotions, genuine moments, and the full story of your day. At Zasibna Photo, we focus on creating a seamless, stress-free experience where you can be fully present and enjoy your wedding.

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Natalia exceeded every expectation we had for our engagement photos. My fiancé and I are not that comfortable in front of the camera but Natalia made our entire shoot so comfortable and every photo looked so beautiful! She was truly wonderful to work with and returned our photos so quickly. The photos were so perfect and everything I dreamed of!! I cannot recommend her enough.
Kate, 2 years ago
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DeVa Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (16 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves New York, NY
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Each wedding marks the start of a family, and they are once in a life time events! So far I have photographed close to hundred weddings. I have the opportunity to create timeless images for my clients that will be valued by generations. That is why I don't believe in third party post-processing, I personally edit the photographs and re-touch the close ups to show my clients in the best light possible.

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Deva was absolutely wonderful to work with—warm, kind, and truly attentive to our needs throughout the day. She captured our June outdoor wedding beautifully, and the photos exceeded our expectations. We absolutely loved both the images and the album. We’re so grateful to have these memories preserved so perfectly!
Mr. & M., 8 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
We had an intimate wedding in our townhouse with only close friends and family, and I can’t express how grateful we are for our photographer! She was absolutely amazing with every little detail, capturing the essence of our special day perfectly. Her attention to the small moments and her guidance with posing made us feel so comfortable, even in such a close-knit setting. The photos turned out stunning, and she beautifully brought our vision to life. If you're looking for a photographer who truly cares and will go above and beyond, I highly recommend her!
Alexander, 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 worked with Rebeca and Andrew Federico as our wedding photographer in August 2025. From the moment we had our phone consultation with Rebeca and Andrew, we loved their vibes. They seemed calm, natural, and experienced in their talent. They included an engagement photo shoot for us in the months before our wedding day, which was extremely helpful to get comfortable in front of the camera, and for them to get to know us and our personalities. Although it was a cold rainy day, we had so much fun and we came out with creative and natural photos. But of course, the most important part are the wedding photos that Rebeca and Andrew and one of their team members took. They sent a sneak peak within 2 weeks of our wedding, and finished the entire set, which was almost 1000 photos within a few months. These pictures are the most gorgeous and creative photos and they bring out the personalities of my husband and me. Rebeca and Andrew scoped out the property to utilize the best scenes for our photos, took the opportunities to seize the time during the golden hour while the sun was in the perfect position, and indulged us with silly photos we wanted to try out. We had so much fun. They really captured every aspect of the day from getting ready to the dance floor, with all the details in between like our flowers, napkins, decorations, and signature drinks. Rebeca and Andrew were extremely kind and patient with us throughout the day and maintained such calm demeanors so we could stay calm and stress free. They are also very responsive, by text or email, if we had any questions prior to or after the photo shoots Rebeca always replied with the answers we needed. We could not be happier about our choice to work with Rebeca and Andrew, and we are so in love with our wedding photos!
Jillian L., 6 months 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
From the first phone call with Pavel, I knew we were going to have an amazing team. Pavel was so incredibly thorough and reassuring and helped create a perfect timeline for the day. The team, Eddy, Rob & Dave, were so charismatic and knowledgeable. They knew exactly what to do and what instructions to give my husband and I to create the most beautiful and intimate photos. We’re a little camera shy, so the fact they were able to direct us and make us feel comfortable shows their expertise. We are so beyond happy with our photos, full length video and highlight reels. Also - I have to say, the team is so great at capturing AMAZING candids during the party! There were times I didn’t even know they were behind me, and I am so happy to have all these moments captured. I did not feel like I had a camera in my face during the party at all! We had 3K AMAZING photos to look through, and EVERY photo is fantastic. I have also watched my highlight reel so many times, and I’ve already watched my full length film and plan on watching it again with my parents. I will seriously be recommending PSPI to everyone I know!! THANK YOU PSPI!!
Amanda W., 2 years 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
We cannot recommend Justin enough! He is a fun, bubbly, and genuinely kind person who truly cares about his clients. He took the time to get to know us personally before the big day, and his organized process made everything feel effortless. The final photos are STUNNING and we'll cherish them forever. If you want a photographer who goes above and beyond, Justin is the one!
Sam G., 4 months 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 is an amazing photographer, who I would highly recommend to anyone. She is professional and organized, but such a joy to work with. She is so fun and can put anyone at ease. Her work is very creative and unique, and I would hire her in a heartbeat.
Greenhouse Creative, 4 years 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
Having Mary as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From our first phone call to engagement photos to the day of she was so helpful, warm, and organized; she made getting the photos we wanted and being where we needed to be at the right time feel so easy and fun. And the photos speak for themselves; we absolutely love them!!
Julia J., 2 years 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
We scheduled a Summer Couple Session with Millie this past June and couldn't have had a better experience! She worked with us to align on our vision for the shoot and plan an itinerary for our shoot. Millie is clear with her communication and made sure to make the most of our time together. With this being our first couple photoshoot, it was especially comforting to have her by our side to make us feel at ease and guide us through each pose. Her experience and talent truly shined through as she shared our photos. Millie's ability to set the stage up for natural moments allowed us to have a beautiful and genuine memory to look back on.
Stephanie M., 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
Bryan was absolutely FANTASTIC and the photos exceeded our expectations! He was extremely responsive to our emails as we tried to navigate courthouse appointments and location suggestions for photos. He made the experience so easy and we had full trust in him leading us around. He provided great locations and had really cool lens and filters for the aesthetic we wanted. Since we eloped, just the two of us, he was our witness and spent some time getting to know us. It was truly a unique and wonderful experience. I would absolutely recommend Bryan.
Samantha R., 9 months 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.

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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.

Our experience with All the Feels Photography was exceptional from start to finish. Their communication was quick, effective, and genuinely kind throughout the entire process. The photographers were incredibly creative, knowledgeable, directive, and fun, allowing us to relax and truly enjoy the photo session. They expertly guided us to a variety of stunning locations and settings, capturing the artistic, vibrant essence of our special day. Mucci, the lead photographer, demonstrated extensive expertise in elopements in NYC, helping us with everything from scheduling appointments to selecting the perfect backdrops. The final photos arrived so quickly, and we were thrilled to receive additional same-day Polaroids as a special keepsake. We couldn't be happier with the exceptional service and beautiful, high-quality results from All the Feels Photography.
Kaleigh, 9 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 was the primary wedding photographer for our wedding last year at the the William Vale hotel. We had photo-session both outside and inside, with me changing outfits twice. I couldn’t wish of better pictures as they were literally amazing, ideal and perfect version of me, my husband and us as a couple. Very lucky to had her as a photographer for such an important event for our family, we have got a lifetime amazing memory, thanks to Xenia.
Margarita, 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.

We couldn’t have asked for a better team than Masonscorproduction. From the first conversation to the final gallery and film, everything was handled with professionalism and attention to detail. They made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and captured every important moment naturally without ever feeling intrusive. The photos are stunning, and the highlight film feels like a real movie that brings back all the emotions from our wedding day. Communication was excellent, they arrived early, stayed organized, and delivered everything on time. If you’re looking for a team that truly cares about your memories and goes above and beyond, we highly recommend Masonscorproduction. Thank you for giving us something we’ll treasure forever!
Ryan and J., 2 months 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.

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Angel and I booked Ihor for our engagement session in Central Park and had a wonderful experience. Ihor provided prompt and timely responses and thoughtfully answered all of our questions prior to booking, which made our decision that much easier. My fiancé is Deaf and Ihor made sure to accommodate his instructions to be Deaf friendly by gesturing and positioning us in the right way. In addition to the great attention to detail we received our photos earlier than anticipated which was a great surprise for us! Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would recommend him to any other couple that's looking to have their special days captured.
Carolina M., 3 months 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
Booking Tati & Roman was hands down the BEST decision we made for our wedding. We were looking for someone with more of an editorial style with a focus on genuine candid photos, and they absolutely delivered!!! Tati & Roman took the time to get to know us and what the vibe of our wedding would be like, and it translated SO well in their photos. When we told them we were leaning into a movie theme and wanted to do our engagement photos in a movie theater, they really took the idea and brought it to life in ways we hadn’t even imagined. People are STILL talking about how cool our engagement photos were. And now we all can’t stop gushing over our wedding photos!! They captured everything so beautifully - all of the love and absolute joy of the day just shines through each photo. They took so many gorgeous photos of our loved ones too - the best photos we've ever seen of many of them! Trying to pick only a few of our photos for this post feels IMPOSSIBLE. And even the album titles they sorted the photos into matched our theme (trailer, prologue, guest stars, etc) and we love the thoughtfulness!! We really leaned into a lot of silliness throughout the day, and Tati was always game and so excited to help us pull it off. We are SOOOO lucky to have had a photographer who was just as excited about the day as we all were - and a friend who fit right in with our loved ones :) If you’re considering booking Tati & Roman, do yourself a favor and DO IT!!!!!!
The B., 2 years 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
From the moment we booked Shelby Phillips Photography, the communication was excellent, easy, and seamless. Shelby and her team have an incredibly creative and artistic eye, capturing all the special candid moments of our wedding day(s). Shelby shot both of our weddings, a Covid city hall wedding and our post pandemic wedding. We also have recommended her for our family's engagements and weddings, and we all couldn't be happier with the results of everything she has done. I would hire her to photograph anything, at any time, because I know that no matter what, the results will be stunning. Even if it was just a picture of a garbage can, I promise you that garbage would look high key incredible. Shelby has a way of making even the most camera-shy people feel completely comfortable in front of the lens. We are obsessed with how amazing our photos turned out, and we highly recommend Shelby Phillips Photography to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
Shannan O., 2 years 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 Hernandez is an excellent photographer. She is a pleasant person to be with and will make you relax on your special day and in front of the camera. She also is a kind and helpful person. We give Celeste our warmest recommendation, she made our day a perfect experience! She takes very beautiful and professional photos! We had some challenges with our wedding date and travel due to covid 19, but she was flexible and we finally got married!
Monica Frislid G., 4 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