Top 9 Creative New York - Long Island Wedding Portrait Photographers for 2024

Page Updated: January 31st, 2024

Wouldn’t you just love to hire a top creative New York - Long Island wedding photographer to create artistic portraits on your big day? The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association is here to help! Wedding photojournalists are, first and foremost, photographers — creative artists, in other words. In the AG contests, WPJA members exhibit their skills at digitally enhanced New York - Long Island couple portraits.

Four Artistic Guild contests for New York - Long Island wedding portraits are held annually, entered and judged separately from the regular WPJA competitions of moments. After each creative photo contest, we add another collection of award-winning portraits to our member profile galleries.

Want to have a top New York - Long Island creative wedding photographer take some unique and artistic portraits? In a portrait (for these purposes), the photographer has staged the couple, the bridal party, or other participants or groups — such as family, friends, or children — on the day of the wedding. One distinguishing feature of portraits is that the subjects are aware of the camera and are maintaining their positions for the sake of the photograph.

Navarre wedding photography by Matt Kolf in Spain

Matt Kolf specializes in creative fine art wedding group portrait sessions, celebrating diverse styles with a focus on creativity.

Wedding and elopement photography by Will Tee - SW Wedding Photo Studio

Will Tee, the maestro of artistic wedding photography, crafts stunning portraits and intricate detail shots. His signature style lies in his flawless symmetrical framing and impeccable balance.

Engagement sessions and wedding photography by Alex Gordias of New England

Alex Gordias is a highly respected wedding photographer based on the East Coast - USA. Known for his creativity, he captures stunning landscapes during weddings, with a particular passion for night shots and natural dusk lighting outside wedding venues.

Studio portrait of wedding photographer Tanushree Vaidya

Tanushree Vaidya focuses on creating artistic wedding images, blending commerce, hair artistry, and portraiture in her diverse styles. She captures bold, colorful, and black-and-white wedding day details, celebrating traditions worldwide.

Wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Anastasiia Polyakov, of So Tender Is Humanity

Anastasiia Polyakov is a seasoned wedding photographer who has been capturing special moments for a decade. Anastasiia crafts photographs that immortalize the essence of life. She specializes in colorful and vibrant imagery, and clean and simple backdrops, and expertly uses lighting techniques to create stunning night shots.

Boston wedding and elopement photography by Kayla Rice of the Massachusetts FPJA

Kayla Rice is an artistic wedding photographer who developed her photography skills at Syracuse University. Kayla particularly enjoys shooting in unique locations like the beach and infusing her work with humor and creativity.

Wedding and Elopement Photographer Rosina DiBello

Rosina DiBello is a talented wedding photographer based in South Florida, with roots in New York. Mentored by skilled photographers, she has excelled in creating artistic wedding day portraits by combining her clients' vibe with her unique approach. With a passion for photography sparked by her father's influence, Rosina loves capturing the essence of her clients through visually stimulating images.

Wedding and Elopement Photographer - Jason Rhee

Jason Rhee is a wedding photographer with 20 years of experience. His creative style is reflected in the symmetrical framing and balanced images he produces, as well as his creative portrait sessions. Jason's visionary approach results in romantic, intimate, and passionate photographs that have the ethereal qualities of a dream. He particularly enjoys having artistic freedom, allowing him to enhance the tone and...

Wedding photography by Tim D. Yun

After studying under renowned photographers, Tim D. Yun realized his calling as a wedding photographer: capturing love, laughter, and raw emotions. Tim's passion lies in creating artistic and imaginative black and white portraits of couples. His images convey intense emotions while igniting a sense of mystery and excitement, setting a dramatic tone for the day.