Wedding photos are not just pictures. They will stay with you for the rest of your life and will remind you of one of the most important days you've ever experienced. Some people dream of super-quality pictures with a panoramic view of New York, while others dream of atmospheric film shots in their favorite hidden places in the city. We've rounded up 15 of the best wedding photographers in New York who shoot in a variety of aesthetics.
Blake Nelson
Blake Nelson is a New York-based wedding photographer with a passion for both digital and film photography. He draws inspiration from films, fashion, and music, which means he creates relevant, unique, and enriching photography. Blake Nelson creates beautiful wedding albums with genuine feeling and emotional intelligence that few photographers can capture, using a mix of black & white and color photography.
Charlotte Jenks Lewis
Charlotte Jenks Lewis is an artist from New York. Her shots are charged with the emotions of the wedding day, from short moments between the bride and her father, to guests laughing and secret glances between the wedding party. Charlotte Jenks Lewis captures these moments in a comprehensive and touching wedding album. All of her couples have commented on how easy it feels to trust Charlotte to capture their day.
Ellie Patterson
Ellie is a New York-based wedding photographer dedicated to honoring every facet of your story. She believes that wedding photos should be beautiful, but this does not mean that they should be glossy and filled with a traditional aesthetic or mood. She transcends the depth of relationships, which is why her photographs are unique.
Heather Waraksa
Heather is a wedding, fashion and editorial photographer. Her couples are free spirits and members of the creative industry. She captures the deepest human feelings and relationships, turning pictures into something that feels alive. Heather shoots both film and digital media, and her work is a fusion of both contemporary and timeless.
Ira Lippke Studios
Ira is one of those rare breeds of master photographers who reserve space for moments of connection in which his models feel like they can truly be themselves in front of the lens. As he has a deep knowledge of philosophy and theology, he strives to tell enduring human stories that transcend time and trends.
Jaymo Jaymes
Jaymo Jaymes believes that life is too precious not to be documented. This thought led him to photography and defines his approach to creating images. He tries to gain the trust of the couples he works with so they feel comfortable in front of the camera. Honest and natural shots allow him to chronicle the individuality of every love story and the people involved.
Julian Navarette
Julian photographs weddings, portraits and reportage throughout the US, but is based in New York City. He loves movies, exploring new places and discovering unusual locations. Julian's style combines documentary and pictorial artistic features. When he's not shooting weddings, he spends time honing his craft, as you can see by his photos.
Kylee Yee
Kylee is an Australian photographer who currently lives in New York. Traveling around Europe awakened her love for photography. To Kylee, photography's purpose is to capture the essence of a person and the magic between two souls in love. She pays attention to the finer details and draws inspiration from the unique feelings and background of each couple. Kylee creates photos that easily stand the test of time.
Liz Andolina
Liz Andolina is a photographer who shoots primarily in New York and Europe. Her work focuses on authentic and emotional moments captured in pure, natural light. Her style is a combination of modern and classic. With all couples, the photographer strives to create a personal relationship so her work feels more personal.
Love Bears
Love Bears is a duo of two photographers. Fran is a graphic designer and Mills is a musician. Photography is their passion and a huge part of what brought them together as a couple. They believe in love and how powerful it can be in the lives of two people. Their style can be described as sentimental, romantic, and modern. In doing so, they complement each shoot with candid storytelling and a dash of editorial flavor.
Norman & Blake
Norman & Blake is a photography duo made up of Shannen Norman and Emily Blake. Together they have over 20 years of experience. This pair of photographers have traveled the world and filmed a range of utterly unique weddings. In addition to New York, Norman & Blake also operate in Europe. Having two photographers with different aesthetic styles on your special day will create unforgettable wedding shots.
Samm Blake
Samm Blake is a photographer based in New York. Her creativity combines the ability to capture key moments while delivering a stylish and elegant beauty. Samm's work has been featured in iconic publications like Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings and Harper's Bazaar. She loves emotional photography, so your wedding photos will come out real and feel very much alive.
Sophie Kaye
Sophie Kaye loves all the good things in life. Ancient art, classical museums, romantic music, delicious desserts — the photographer lives for these little moments of peace. She started her career in the Teen Vogue photography department and quickly moved on to shooting catwalks, brands and fashion houses. Her wedding pictures are sincere and shrouded in genuine feelings.
Trent Bailey Studio
Trent and Dara are a pair of wedding photographers. They strive to create captivating and joyful photographs, as well as provide a calm and relaxing mood for their couples. They believe in creating images that feel classic and timeless that will instantly take you back to how you felt on your special day. Their main motivation is to preserve the emotion of your wedding day and the enjoyment of your guests.
TRYNH
From early childhood, Trynh was fond of drawing and painting during her school years. Today, her business is made up of many people and talented photographers who are involved in production in different cities around the world. The style of Trynh and her team is modern, natural and elegant, inspired by art, fashion and love of life.
