Incredible at what he does and very easy to work with. Cares about educating you on the process as well which I find useful. Fun to work with as well. read more

David truly loves the art of photography, and it shows in every shot! He's not just doing it to make a living--his passion shines through and makes the whole headshot experience enjoyable and worthwhile! read more

Amazing work by the great David Genik! Very helpful and informative for the headshots I needed. Definitely recommend this photographer!

David was professional while being funny and putting me at ease. The session was easy and the photos turned out amazing. Will recommend to anyone looking for photos! read more

An amazing experience. From the beginning of my initial contact with David to the following details surrounding my photo project David was very helpful and communicative. I strongly recommend David's services. read more

Had a great time with David! He will teach you about angles and lighting as you shoot and is a kind free spirit.

David did such a great job, he is so funny and fun to be around and made the day an absolute blast! I felt so comfortable and love how he showed me the images as we were shooting, I had a clear idea of what we were working with and he turned around the very same day with a link of all our photos! He's a very hard worker, a VERY talented photographer, and a very good person all around. He knows what he's doing and is the real deal. Look no further if you're in NYC and need professional photos , David is your guy! read more

On the doorstep of the big 40, I've had a fair amount of headshot sessions both in and out of NYC. Simply put; David is the best I've ever worked with. The amount of variety he gives you in a two hour session is unrivaled. If you're debating at all, save yourself some time & book a session with David. read more

Gorgeous work. David is a character and fun to chat with. Quick turn around time too :)

David is excellent and well worth the price. I did a two hour shoot at his studio for photos for my website. The studio is in a convenient location and has both natural light and studio lighting set ups. It's a nice sized space. David had many lighting set ups. This was my first experience getting headshots in a studio, the number of lighting set ups exceeded my expectations. David was very knowledgeable, made me feel comfortable, all of the things you want in having headshots or a portrait taken. read more

David was honestly wonderful - as someone who tends to freeze up and get awkward in front of the camera, he cracked jokes and found ways to get me out of my shell. His humor and talent was so impressive and I fell in love with the results. I ended up doing even better than I could have imagined of myself! Definitely trustworthy, efficient and so talented! Will definitely be going back for further shoots! read more

I'll keep this short: I've had sessions with many photographers and David is simply the best. Energetic and creative. If you're looking for a photographer go to Erik. You cannot go wrong and you'll be more than happy you opted for him. Thanks again for a great photo shoot, David!! read more

David was really responsive and gracious to fit us in his busy schedule. His photos were also great.

If you're a model or actress looking for headshots in the NYC area, I would highly recommend David. David took my first acting headshots and I am so happy with the outcome. Every emotion that I was going for, he was able to help me bring it out during our shoot. He gives his clients a photography lesson while working with them which is a great deal in my book. I'm confident that I'll be getting booked soon with the photos I took with him. David, you have a client in me for life! read more

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David is super responsive and answers every question you have. He is extremely thorough giving you so many options and you get to see every shot to make minor adjustment to get the perfect shoot. Finding the "go to" person for your custom needs (doctor, barber, etc) is important. David is my go-to for photo shoots. I've tried a few places but I wish I found David first. Read his blog as he gives tons of free information and it will help you prepare for your shoot. He's very conveniently located too. read more

To be fair to David, his actual headshots and photography are good. But I found him to be really unprofessional. First, he set up the shoot late and seemed to have no regard for my time. And he acted like a creep throughout the shoot. If you aren't a model and dress a certain way, he'll make rude comments. He also talked about hooking up with someone he did a shoot with, like I cared or wanted to know. To end it all, he said he was drunk, which I guess explains everything. read more

David spends time to get you multiple shots in multiple outfits and light settings so you can have options for whatever you are shooting for. This works out great if you are not sure about which outfit you want to go with. I highly recommend him for your photoshoot! read more

Okay first of all, David is the man!! And I have a list of reasons why. But let me back up. I work in the entertainment industry. Over the past 15 years I've shot at dozens of studios around New York City. Some of those studios and stages are not even around anymore. Fast forward to the present. What I can say about David is that he is a RIOT to work with! He is the photographer + the comedian + your boyfriend all in one! Okay, nevermind the boyfriend part, but he's a blast to shoot with and I'm really grateful for that. I cannot count the number of shoots that I have produced where the photographer was the biggest (insert not too nice word here). And then there's David. Planning your next shoot? This little gem of a studio is the perfect place! See you on the next one David! read more

If you are looking for professional actor headshots, this is the one to go to! David was super cool the entire time and very responsive when it came to scheduling and what I was getting for my headshot package. I got so many photos that I can use for audition material for different roles! He has a deal on headshots that was CHEFS KISS. All of my family, friends and professors thought that my photos were beautiful and that I had a ton of good options. I will definitely be booking again! If you do a headshot session LITERALLY BRING EVERYTHING IN YOUR CLOSET. If I could change one thing, it'd be to have more clothing options, but other than that, a great session! read more

David is a GENIUS photographer and did a wonderful job giving my boyfriend the best and most thorough experience either of us has ever seen. He was flexible and educated us through his process, as well as allowed several outfit changes and numerous lighting set ups. We were thrilled to walk away with the images to review, and can't wait to work with him again and again. read more

Hello, I am the founder of a new luxury footwear brand, Moses Grace. In luxury photos, everything must be a step up. David photographed me for some American and European feature articles. He spent hours with me, talking me through, showing me just what he was doing, allowing me complete access to photos while in session (so I could check my posture, expressions, etc) and put me so much at ease. While many other photographers do it "their" way, David puts the client first, altering his positions, shot perspectives, set changes, all keeping the client first. I have seen the raw photos (they are great, even yet untouched!) As my company grows I will be going back to David for many more sessions. Laura Stucki read more

I've never had professional photos before- and I'm so thankful I found David. He was very generous with his time on a Saturday afternoon for my headshot session. He didn't look at the clock and was happy to keep changing setups/ backgrounds to get the right shot. The man is super friendly, knowledgeable, eager to teach you, and professional. Before he started he went over his key tips for a great headshot result (in terms of posture and expressions etc). I found that awesome so I didn't end up looking foolish. Most people hate photos of themselves, but his tips certainly helped me get a set that I loved. I was impressed by the entire experience , and really happy with the results. I will be recommending him to all of my friends and family. read more

David is the best! You get not only pictures but also a lesson on how to take great pictures! David makes the whole experience so fun and easy. I highly recommend him to all of my friends who are looking to get professional head shots. read more

David Genik Photography - Session Photography Near Me - New York, New York

David is fabulous. He really takes his time and explains everything you could possibly want to know about the lighting and poses. I had not had any experience with professional photos before, but he made me feel very at ease. The end result was incredible. WAY better than I could have possibly imagined. I plan to get more photos taken once the weather is better. I highly recommend him! read more

David is a very talented photographer. Great experience working with him. Lots of different lighting setups and he was willing to take as much time as needed to get it right! read more

David has been the go to photographer for me. I've worked with him twice for my headshots and he doesn't disappoint. He's extremely professional and helpful in guiding you towards that great shot. He knows so many techniques for you and the lighting around you to bring out the best you! I'll always book with David! read more

Amazing! He's such an amazing photographer as well as teacher. I promise once you leave you will know much more about both modeling and photography when you leave. I'm a beginner and he made me feel teachable. He allowed me to figure out what works and what doesn't on my own while still giving some direct. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

A meticulous photographer who works hard to get the look you want and gives you plenty of options to find it.

David and his studio are freaking phenomenal! It's obvious he's a perfectionist and loves his craft. He likes to spend as much time as feels right and we actually lost sense of time and place in there. I'd say 66% of our session consisted of shooting the bull and needing out over lighting setups, but then again I like that and it made the actual shooting go down so much easier. I'm also a complete dork and camera shy but he's saintly and patiently explained the tricks of the trade (dozens of times, I might add). Hats off to him, because no one has ever made me look that photogenic...so thanks for being a gem. read more

David is a very knowledgeable and passionate photographer. After searching for the "right" photographer for me, I stumbled upon David. He took my very first headshots and I am very happy with the outcome. I had to leave early but he convinced me to stay longer so I can get the full services I paid for. I'm happy I did! I'll definitely be back to get updated photos. read more

David shot my 30th birthday party and was a complete pleasure to work with. He was very professional, fun to be around, and above all the pictures came out amazing. He did a really great job of capturing the feel of the night - from the perfectly timed candid shots, to the little details and moments that I can now keep forever. I could not be happier with my pictures. I'm SO glad to have had David there. You will not be disappointed! read more

David was amazing! He knows what hes talking about and really gets to know you before stepping behind the camera. He is extremely intentional with how he's capturing you while also giving you the freedom to try different things. Loved it! I will be returning! read more

David is awesome and very good at what he is doing. Every session with him is great time. He knows everything about headshot photography. Going back to him again when I need his help. read more

I finished a 6 hour session last week with David and he was extremely patient and knowledgeable. He knew everything about his work and instruments. I am extremely satisfied with the outcome of my photos. It was great working with him because I explained exactly what I was looking for in my shoot and with David's guidance and understanding we were able to nail it! He's definitely talented and he does this with passion and BECAUSE of that reason, he knows exactly how to utilize his cameras and lighting techniques. He views photography as an art and it really shows in his work. P.s. Thank you David, my photos turned out amazing! read more

This was an incredible experience. I hate being photographed but David made the experience significantly more pleasant than my worst nightmares would have led me to believe. I had a professional headshot performed, David walked me through each step of the process and gave me tips to optimize my "look". When he said "Doctors need to appear confident but approachable" it made me realize how adaptable he was to all circumstances as I had mostly seen his fashion work. I highly recommend using him. read more

Recently had my head shots done. Turned out great! I'm not a big selfie guy whether professional or instagram so naturally 98.8 percent of the pictures i took i felt and looked awkward. David was patient and professional and down to earth. few pointers and long story short got a couple great shots and in less than 24 hours got the finals back. if you need shots taken, commission David read more

David does excellent work and is extremely knowledgeable about photography. He uses a wide range of types of photography during his shoots and his laid back yet professional approach makes it incredibly easy to work with him. He'll get you exactly what you're looking for in a photo and might even surprise you by showing you something else entirely that you'll like just as much if not more. I found him by looking around online and finding his website. His work speaks for itself so check it out and you'll be very impressed. read more

I was very happy with the end result given that I'm extremely non-photogenic and very shy frankly speaking. He made me feel comfortable, was very easy to work with, accommodating, and patient. Highly recommended. read more

David is such an artistic, professional, and pleasant photographer. Recently I had my headshots done with him. He was able to draw out the right emotions of friendliness, comfort, and confidence to capture the perfect headshot I needed. I got the perfect shot from him even though I was having a really hectic and horrible day with horrible humid weather that had me looking miserable. He made me feel comfortable and made me laugh which clearly showed in the picture. I get so much compliments on the picture. In the past he has done some other shoots for me and I knew from the first photo that David is not only limited to capturing what is actually there but goes above and beyond to add artistic and technical value to the photo. He is very professional and trustworthy. I recommend ! read more

I couldn't be happier with the pictures David took for my clothing brand! David is charming and has a great sense of humor which instantly made me and my models comfortable. Walking through the door to his fabulous studio, I was in awe at how much lighting and equipment he had, it gave us endless options to work with. He's an absolute professional. David is an excellent photographer(the best I've worked with so far), he has a great eye for composition, lighting, and color. He was such a pleasure to work with, and the pictures came back so fast! I will ABSOLUTELY work with him again!!! read more