Cappy Hotchkiss Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $5,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $750

About Cappy Hotchkiss Photography

cappy hotchkiss

Photographer, Owner Cappy Hotchkiss Photography

I grew up in Amagansett, NY, one town away from Montauk, hanging out at the ocean, riding horses, and photographing my plastic Breyer horse models in different scenarios with my little crappy film camera, always searching for the perfect light. I have since moved on to photographing people with better equipment and I still always search for that perfect light. I now live in the lovely Hudson Valley after a long stint in NYC and Brooklyn where I trained under fashion and editorial photographers before starting my own photography business almost 20 years ago. Full disclosure, I'm a little scared of the ocean.

Services

Services

  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Online gallery

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

8 reviews

  • CW

    Christopher W.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jan 6, 2025

    Cappy Hotchkiss Photography

    From the moment we first reached out to Cappy Hotchkiss Photography, we were impressed by their friendly and personable communication style. Cappy and her team were extremely responsive and timely in all of our interactions leading up to the wedding. On the day of, she arrived right on time and seamlessly captured all the special moments we had discussed, doing exactly what we asked. The resulting photos are absolutely beautiful - stylistic, elegant, and perfectly reflecting the happiness and beauty of our wedding day. Cappy was a true joy to work with, and our photos came out absolutely perfect. We could not be happier with the services provided by Cappy Hotchkiss Photography and highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.

  • MA

    Michelle & A.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Dec 16, 2024

    Greenport wedding

    Cappy Hotchkiss Photography was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. From the moment we first connected, their communication style was friendly, responsive, and clear. They took the time to understand our vision and made sure we felt at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of their work is truly exceptional - their photos have a nostalgic, natural, and emotional quality that perfectly captured the spirit of our special day. Cappy's skill and creativity shone through, even in the challenging backgrounds of our intimate venue in Greenport. They beautifully documented every moment, from the getting ready shots to the ceremony and reception. The final images are timeless, memorable, and absolutely perfect. We couldn't be happier with the results and highly recommend Cappy Hotchkiss Photography to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photographer.

  • S

    Suzie

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jan 25, 2024

    10/10 Highly Recommend!

    Cappy was a pleasure to work with from the very first interaction I had with her. She is full of joy and excitement about her work and it really comes through. We are extremely happy with both the engagement photos and our wedding photos—especially the photos of our reception. She captured the joy and excitement of the day so incredibly well. Looking through the albums allowed us to relive the day together and gave us so many fun snaps of our guests enjoying the party. Neither of us are comfortable in front of a camera, but she somehow managed to help us relax and enjoy the experience, making the pictures even more beautiful. Cappy was there for every important moment of our day without being overwhelming. We all laughed with her during the posed shots of our family and bridal party and she managed to somehow work her way around the dance floor seamlessly to get the most amazing pictures of the party. Being able to see these and share them with family and friends has brought us so much joy and laughter. Cappy is incredibly talented, fun, and easy to work with—zero drama and all smiles. She was on time with everything, including the turnaround of the albums. She brought a second photographer with her to our wedding, Teresa, who was also amazing and they made a GREAT team. We would recommend her work to anyone!

  • AL

    Alwyn + Leslie

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jan 8, 2020

    Cappy Hotchkiss is Incredible

    We love working with Cappy! She is an incredible story teller. She uses a mix of film and digital cameras to capture weddings in such a beautiful and unique way. Simply the best!!

  • KL

    Karen Lenahan

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Dec 17, 2019

    Karen Lenahan Designs

    Cappy is an incredibly talented photographer! She is wonderful to work with and her style is timeless! We recommend her to all of our clients and our clients love working with her. We overwhelmingly recommend her for any event!

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Typically, couples book me about 10-13 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.
Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. I also offer retouching services like blemish removal and teeth whitening for an additional charge.
My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 4-6 weeks after your wedding. Within this time, you can also expect to receive a USB drive with high-resolution image files, so you can share the photos with your loved ones and order prints.
You can expect about 80 to 100 images per hour of shooting. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors.
I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.
No, I prefer focusing on photography only, so you can get the best wedding pictures possible. However, I am happy to recommend some of my favorite videographers that shoot in a similar style, are great to work with, and who are all-around good people.
Sometimes, I’ll bring one or more assistant photographers depending on the size of your wedding.

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