Hands down - BEST photographer for headshots and family photos in the area - and as a professional…read morebrand marketer & consultant, I have had the chance to hire and use many! Jennifer Bladel is the Tops! I just had my third set of headshots and professional pictures done with Village Studio. This fall, we'll have our third family session! Jen knows how to relax you and get the best quality looks. Nothing is posed. It's all-natural and FUN! She is a true artist with ideas, direction, and a sense of how to create the end product and feeling that you tell her you want. It's magical. She's a consummate professional - on time, on budget, and solution-oriented. You'll be happy you chose her, as have the many professionals and families I've sent to Village Studio Photography.

Last night I spent 90 minutes with Jennifer, going over and choosing the ten best photos out of…read moresome 160 options. It was hard, really hard. So many of them were superb. For someone like me, who dreads being photographed, it was the most uplifting experience. Mother Nature passed me over when she distributed the Photogenic gene (in my case, Father Nature...). Over my 67 years, I have come to terms with it, but alas headshots were needed for my new website. When I met with Jennifer, I made her aware of my low expectations and camera anxiety. I don't know how she pulled it off, but I thank her every minute since for lifting this burden off my shoulders and providing me with images I completely love.

Priyanca's pictures from our wedding absolutely blew us away. Her gifts for observation and…read morecreativity make her unique. She has a knack for picking up on the little moments and relationships that make a wedding day so meaningful. Priyanca works hard to capture those moments. She covers a lot of ground--sometimes literally. At one point, she got down onto her knees and elbows to capture my brother-in-law's spin moves on the dance floor. It felt like she was everywhere. And the pictures prove that she was! We treasure our photos. My wife--no lie--looks through our wedding pics at least once every 10 days. We've been married like a year and a half at this point. But I really can't blame her. We are both so thrilled that, after the crazy blur of our wedding day, we can re-live the rawness and beauty of it all through our photos. Priyanca is incredibly talented and a delight to work with. She is so positive and encouraging and fun. And her photos are fantastic. I can't recommend her highly enough.

My wife and I got a hold of Priyanca through her website after doing some research on wedding…read morephotographers in the tri-state area. Priynaca's name was one of the first to come up while we were doing our research, which is telling of her reputation and demand. After seeing her work and the caliber of photography that she did, we felt really lucky that she was even available on such short notice for our very small, intimate, and informal pandemic wedding. From the time we booked her, Priyanca was incredibly polite and forthcoming about her photography style, her philosophy, and her policies all while being very accommodating of our special requests and needs. She's incredibly professional and showed up on time and always returned our phone calls and emails. Her rates are very reasonable for the quality of work she does. She is very respectful, cultured and has experience photographing wedding ceremonies and receptions of all different faiths and cultures. She knows what she's doing especially when it comes to respecting cultural customs and it shows. We received our wedding photos (all edited and selected by her) not long after our wedding ceremony. They were absolutely stunning and she was able to get angles and points of view that we hadn't thought possible. She captured all the important moments in the perfect ways and really showcased the emotions and vibes of those moments as well. Priyanca is academically trained in photojournalism and it shows in her photography style. I encourage you to visit her website and see her work, and if that's the kind of style you prefer, then she is among the best out there.

I am deeply thankful for this amazing work from Tricia, I can't thank her enough for this memories…read morewe will always treasure. Professional Reliable, puntual, very friendly people feel good with her around, kids smile for her. I feel that my money was very well invested. Five stars because I would say 100 stars Thank you

First off, I hardly write reviews, but I had to write one for this photographer and her second…read moreshooter. No need to look at any other photographers out there, if youre on long island, this is your best bet. Reasonable prices. Our wedding was 11/11/18, post wedding, completely unsolicited review. The 4 Best points of the day: 1) Trisha and her second shooter Connie, were absolutely flexible, professional and unphased by some morning delays. Plans changed on the fly, and they were SO reassuring and helpful. They worked extremely hard to de-stress all of us, and ended up getting a ton of great pictures. The rest of the event went well after some morning issues regarding make-up and bridal hair prep not being done on time. 2) When we were on the dance floor they werent in the way. Just present (having a fun time) not intrusively in the way like you've seen some photographers/videographers. They were just this fun energy, sometimes dancing, laughing, joking... they looked like they were having a good time shooting and enjoying the wedding! At the end of the night, we couldnt think of any time where they intruded on the moment. Just took in everything through their cameras. It was really remarkable. 3) Preliminary photos we saw were outrageously good. We got a bunch of teasers back, and they made us look great! 4) Energy was positive and fun. Never pushy, very kind and directive in the way they wanted you to pose to get your best angles. Constantly adjusting clothing and making sure everything in the shot was perfect. Would give 10/10, enthusiastically recommend!!!!!!!!!!!

Keri and her team captured all the magic of our special day and blew us away with the wealth of…read moregreat photos we'll have to cherish forever. Keri is both articulate and kind. She finds the balance in letting you and your partner take the lead on expressing yourself through photos, but offers great suggestions to snag the perfect shot. Her enthusiasm at being able to capture your love story will shine through the moment you meet her, throughout your wedding planning, and in her excitement on your wedding day. Beyond the quality of the product, which speaks for itself, there is no vendor you'll spend more time with on your wedding day than your photographers. It's so important to find the team that will keep you calm, keep you focused and keep you on schedule. Keri did all of these things: she worked efficiently and effectively; never rushing us but always keeping things moving and working stealthily to get the shot. Keri's images are crisp, the coloring is beautiful, and the candid moments the team was able to capture made us slip right back into the beautiful haze that passed far too quickly on wedding day. If you're debating across potential photographers, do yourself a favor and book Keri's team. These are true professionals, and it shows through in their work style and final product.

Keri Tan is the best. She's captured beautiful moments of our wedding and engagement. It was a joy…read moreto have her as our professional photographer, and she so personable, very responsive and extremely dependable. Selecting vendors for your wedding can be super stressful, and I researched so many photographers in the NY and NJ area. From the moment I met Keri, my husband and I were very excited. We are so happy with the whole process with Keri and even happier with all the lovely and special photos. We just received our wedding photos from Keri and I have been looking through them laughing and crying all over again. The photo gallery is organized and we'd love to have Keri as our photographer again for special life moments :) HIGHLY RECOMMEND for those looking for a skilled and personable photographer for any special events!

Lucie shot our engagement session. My fiancé and I met in New York and only been there once. We…read morewanted to go down the memory lane to our favorite spots in the city for our session. We were connected with Lucie via email and she helped to make every locations that we wanted possible. She recommend the vintage taxi cab company @filmcarsny that we absolutely obsessed with. We had to reschedule our session due to rain, which we were so nervous about because we know how packed her schedule can be but all is well. Can't say enough good things about her. She made our shoot easy and fun. The result? AMAZING, we love everything she deliver in the gallery. We definitely will recommend her to all our friends and family. Thank you so much, Lucie!!

Couldn't recommend Lucie more highly! My partner and I booked with Lucie for our engagement shoot…read moreafter coming across her work via Instagram. Neither of us feel super comfortable in front of a camera, but she instantly made us feel so at ease. We are absolutely thrilled with the results! Our photos really captured the essence of our relationship. Not only is she an incredibly talented photographer but Lucie is also so kind and easy to talk to. She made our engagement shoot such a fun process!

Emily is tops! Over the years, I'd seen her work from a number of friends' weddings, and without…read moreexception was continually amazed. When it came time to find a photographer for our own wedding, there was hardly any question. We were, of course, not disappointed. Everything from the planning stage to the experience of the wedding day, to the wedding photo webpage, was professional. Emily took all of our crazy, fickle direction without batting an eye -- but also made her expectations and opinions clear as well, which helped guide us and put our minds at ease as we stressed over the details (and the prospect of subjecting the hired guns to our wacky families). Her greatest strength is in her candids -- as another review said, each one really does manage to tell a story. And when it came time to do portraits, she was a machine, managing to corral our enormous families (an amazing feat) and getting great shot after great shot, all with a smile. We've gotten so many compliments from friends and family on the final photos. More "best pictures I've ever seen" than I can count. Of all of the professional pieces that were involved in putting this wedding together, the photography was the least stressful, and gave some of the greatest results. We'll treasure these forever.

Emily DeWan is an amazing photographer. She recently moved from Chicago to New York and my…read moregirlfriends and I are sorry to see her go - but New York will definately benefit!! We initially met Emily 6 years ago when she was shooting a friend's wedding, we have used her for our wedding and 2 other couples we know have used her as well - her photos truly tell a story - her portraits are amazing and her candids really captured the moment and heart and soul of the people that we love. I encourage anyone from New York looking for a great photographer to welcome Emily to your great city and hire her to photograph your special event! We will definately be hounding her to call us when she is in Chicago to take some professional photographs when our children come along.

I considered Angie and Matt as wedding photographers for a wedding. Angie was really professional,…read moreeasy to talk to, and enthusiastic about the whole process. She really told me all the information I needed right away, even to things I hadn't thought about (e.g., whether they have insurance, which they do). Their photos are good, and the price is right!

Matt and Angie were a terrific team to work with and we were extremely happy with the way our…read morephotos came out. Although their studio is a recent addition to the plethora of wedding photographers in the area, their professionalism, creativity, and stellar work make them stand out as seasoned veterans. They capture the moment without being intrusive ... we failed to notice their presence after awhile ... but are also accommodating to the requisite family shots and are open to our own ideas. Matt and Angie incorporate a good mix of posed and candid shots, with many shots taken in their photojournalistic and artistic style. One of our friends noted that even posed shots looked very natural. And brides, you'll never have a bad shot with Angie as your photographer ... she was always there to fix the hair, apply the lipstick, and blot the shine :). see samples of their work including work from our own wedding below: http://www.entwinedstudio.com/blog/

There is SOOOO much to say about Lauren aka L.Spinel. Working with lauren was a dream come true…read more First she was our photographer, then our friend and now family. Ryan and I had met with several photographers before meeting with lauren and it just didn't feel right. After our intro call/zoom with lauren we knew she was the right the fit. Lauren takes the time to get to know couples, make sure they are a great fit, and makes their photo dreams come true. I am very self conscious about photos and lauren put me at ease. To be honest I did not want to have the engagement photo shoot but ended up doing it so I could feel comfortable on the wedding day. The engagement photo shoot with Lauren was the easiest and most fun day- we bonded over Rocky, crazy cats, our love for Trader Joe's, and Taylor swift. After the engagement photo shoot I knew I would feel comfortable and confident on the wedding on the day. Let's get to the wedding day- lauren and kamila walk into the bridal suite and they immediately put me at ease and went to work. Lauren was exactly what I needed the day of- she kept me on track, on time, and made me feel comfortable. She got the best candid shots and traditional shot requests of family and friends that looked beautiful because of her guidance, directions and cues. Not only did Ryan and I love her our family, friends and vendors did too. I thought I was going to hate all our wedding photos but I am obsessed with them. I cannot picture our wedding day without Lspinel. As someone who is VERY organized, slightly controlling and reads every review, I have never been more happy and fulfilled with who we chose as our photographer. We trusted our gut and knew LSpinel was the ONE.

To say we are grateful to Lauren is an understatement. Her expertise transcended throughout each…read morestage of our wedding - she understood our wedding vision capturing the emotion behind each special moment in beautiful and timeless way. Coming out of quite a difficult year for our family, Lauren's patience and compassion is something we will never forget and are infinitely appreciative of. TLDR; Get her before she books up! She is the one you want to preserve your wedding day memories. She brings a level of experience that not only enhanced our day but exceeded our expectations. What you can expect - editorial wedding photography styling, modern and timeless flare, mixed with fun and flash photog. Truthfully, she was more than just a photographer to us - she was a calming presence throughout the beautiful chaos leading up to and on our wedding day. Throughout our 6-month planning period, Lauren was incredibly professional, timely and organized. She met with us to ensure her creative vision was on par with ours, provided enhancements and not only did she worked in lock step with us, but with also alongside our venders to make sure it was the wedding day ran smoothly. So much so, when we ran into challenges she went above and beyond providing us vender recommendations saving us, time, money, and additional stress. She even jumped in when I got blood all over my dress and miraculously made it disappear. Day of, Lauren was unobtrusive but always present. Her team captured all the moments that were important to us, and then some, capturing both the candid, posed and 'trendy' flash moments. She really has a gift for capturing the love we felt that day and she was able to take photos that we most certainly will cherish for a lifetime