My and my fiancé are beyond happy with Jay and his work. He was extremely helpful throughout the whole process. I wasn't sure where to propose and he gave me a lot of ideas that were very helpful. Scheduling the place, the surprise and the coordination came out great. He made the process so much easier. He was above and beyond expectations. Price was very reasonable and the quality of the photos fantastic. I would give him 10 starts if I could. In such an important event you want someone like him on your side. read more

Professionally and personally great to work with. Wonderful experience with every interaction. Jay was the ~10th photographer's site that I visited when I googled 'lifestyle photographer". The brilliant colors and diversity of the people on his site caught my eye. Prompt follow up - booked him after our phone call. Jay and his assistant Justin were amazing with my elderly parents and small kids. Everyone had a good time. Pictures done in a week. High res delivered in a sweet wooden gift box shortly after. I gifted his services to my best friends bc he was so good. Will use in future. I have already recommended him to other friends. read more

Choosing Jay Seth Photography for our wedding was one of the easiest decisions in the planning process. My now husband had been researching photographers before we were even engaged. He felt very inspired by Jay's portfolio and when it came time to choose a photographer for our wedding, Jay was our top choice. During our first meeting with Jay, we learned that he had done previous work in both of our chosen venues and he already had a vision of the shots we should capture. Besides discussing plans for the big day, Jay really took the time to get to know us and shared stories of his own. We left the meeting feeling like we were old friends and grateful he was available on our desired date. A few short weeks after booking Jay for our Sept. 2020 nuptials, the pandemic put all of our plans on hold. Months of uncertainty passed and finally we made the tough decision to postpone our event for a year. Jay was very good about communicating with us during the process. Even though my husband and I ended up eloping in 2020, we knew we still wanted Jay to photograph our post-elopement reception in 2021. Jay was happy to reschedule our date without issue. In the weeks leading up to our reception Jay kept in close contact with us to finalize timing and details. He even took the time to learn about our family members and closest friends so he could acknowledge them by name on the day of the event. It is a little detail like this that you won't get from most vendors. The personal connection helped make us all feel more comfortable in front of the camera and Jay's upbeat personality kept us smiling the entire evening. Many guests even made a point to tell me during the event how impressed they were with the photography team. I can't recommend Jay and his team enough and I haven't even mentioned the final product yet. WOW....just WOW! The pictures are spectacular. Not only are our portraits just what we envisioned, Jay and his team also did an outstanding job capturing candid moments throughout the course of our event. We are able to browse through the collection and relive the evening whenever we want. We will forever cherish the memories held within the images Jay and his team have provided to us. read more

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I entrusted Jay and his team to help me capture one of the most exciting moments in my and fiancés' lives: our engagement. Jay more than delivered. From my first contact with Jay, he was a thoughtful partner in coordinating the logistics to maintain the surprise, and he showed genuine care and excitement toward me and the occasion. Jay and his partner captured the moment perfectly, and they were generous with the number of photos they took. My fiancé and I now have a library of photos that capture the many expressions of emotion from the pre-proposal, to the proposal itself, and to the post-proposal photo shoot. We have these photos framed in our home, and I'm so grateful that I turned to Jay to help us relive this joyous experience again and again. I highly, highly recommend Jay and his team! You won't regret it! read more

Jay seth and his team were fabulous. Our pre wedding causal shoot ,Mehendi ceremony and wedding and reception were all photographed by them. Everyone was so approachable and made sure that the photographs we wanted were captured. Jay and Steven made us giggle and embrace each and every moment. I am forever grateful and now I can literally relive each emotion throughout my wedding through the photographs. We highly recommend!!!! read more

We hired Jay as our wedding photographer at our SF wedding. He shot our casual shoots in NYC and SF too. He was easy to work with and knew how to work with different background, scenes and lights to make us look more attractive! I like how he made us laugh so the photos would look more natural. He was very professional and delivered products on time as he promised. We had a great experience with Jay and all my friends and family love our wedding pictures! read more

I highly recommend Jay Seth Photography. He does a great job and is very professional. Thank you Jay! -Corey S. read more

Wedding, reception, proposal or photography for any occasion, Jay knows how to capture the best version of you on your most important days. Jay and his team and not only professional and efficient but extreme fun to work with. The quality of his work literally makes you want to keep looking at the photos and relive the memory over and over again. I can't say enough about how glad we were when we hired jay seth for our wedding/reception photography. If you don't believe me, see his work for yourself! read more

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Jay and Joe are AMAZING! They went above and beyond to capture my surprise engagement. We had a bit of trouble with the setting, but they didn't let the difficulty ruin the moment, or the photos! If you want your photos to be perfect, look no further! Jay and Joe are the best! read more

Thank you so much Jay Seth for taking such breathtaking engagement photos and capturing our proposal at Rockefeller Skating rink. Being from LA and not familiar with the NYC photog landscape, I literally vetted out 10 different photographers in the NYC area before I selected Jay. He's not only professional and amicable, but has a superior eye for design and capturing the moment. All of his photos just "pop" and look as if they belong in a magazine. Working with Jay was very easy and his experience definitely shined. Jay's crew is also exceptional. They took photos and video of my surprise Rockefeller Skating rink proposal. They captured the moment perfectly. Love that Jay also worked with me to include a collection of photos/videos I had shot during the day into the final proposal video. The editing was top notch! I have nothing but high praise for the work Jay does, and would highly recommend him to my friends and family! So glad that I found him! read more

As best man for my friend's wedding I was given the task of finding a wedding photographer. I got a referral from a co-worker of mine whose in-law hired Jay as their wedding photographer. Overall the bride and groom were very satisfied and quite impressed with Jay's professionalism and delivering quality photos and a wedding albums. On their casual shoot the bride and groom mentioned how Jay made them feel relaxed and fun behind the camera. On their wedding day the bride and groom mentioned how Jay and his assistants operated smoothly as the photography moved flawlessly. The portraits and shots throughout the wedding went quick and on a timely matter. I was also able to flip through their wedding book and it was top notch quality. It wasn't one of those cheap albums you get made in overseas in China or India. It was made to last and laid out very nicely. I would definitely recommend Jay to anyone looking for a photographer. The guy has been shooting weddings for over 30 years and knows his stuff. read more

After interviewing several photographers in the NYC area for our wedding, my husband and I went with Jay Seth Photography for several reasons: 1) Jay's been in the business for 30+ years and it shows. His vast experience translates to memorable and unique photos, interesting angles and perspectives, and an end product that will quite frankly blow your mind! 2) He's incredibly professional and reliable - we've all heard the horror stories but you can rest assured that Jay and his phenomenal crew will be there, ready to capture every moment of your special day. Jay was actually rather ill on the day of our wedding and yet he still managed to bring his A game - I kid you not when I say that just about every proof we received was frame worthy! 3) It's of paramount importance to have a good rapport with your photographer. Unless you're either a working model (or a ham), strain will inevitably begin to show, especially with more posed/formal shots. Jay is extremely personable and will say/do just about anything to get you relaxed, happy and in the moment - a critical skill for someone trying to capture that moment in an aesthetically pleasing yet realistic way! 4) This man has the patience of a friggin' saint. It's usually the client pushing the photographer for the final album(s), photos, etc. ASAP - in our case, roles were decidedly reversed and Jay very gently goaded us to make decisions, edit, etc. I'm sure there were times he just wanted to shake us but he somehow remained graceful and tactful throughout!!?! 5) There's an elegance to Jay's work that makes it less niche wedding photography and more artistic photojournalism. Our album doesn't look like a kitschy, pedestrian mess...there's a timelessness to it that I think will have friends an family oohing and ahhing for generations to come. Planning a wedding is a highly stressful endeavor but if you've got the best vendors - a photographer like Jay Seth for instance - you can confidently leave it to the pros and know that you won't be doing anything except enjoying one of the most important milestones of your life!! :) read more

Jay and his Team exceeded our expectations! The photos could not have been better. Jay is so friendly. He definitely helped make the session fun for me and my husband, who is not a fan of photos. In the end he was as happy as I was. I'm looking for a reason to do another one. Thank you Jay! read more

We booked Jay shortly after our engagement. He was the photographer for quite a few family weddings, and he was highly recommended, and now we know why. Picking a photographer to capture one of the most important days in your life is one of the biggest decisions you will have to make, and Jay and his team exceeded all of our expectations. Jay's prices are competitive, and is definitely worth every penny! We had our engagement photo shoot, which gave us an opportunity to establish a great rapport with him and his team. Both my husband and I are not used to the photography experience and felt awkward in the beginning. Jay was able to make us relax and laugh after a few minutes. When we saw the photos, we couldn't believe that was us. The background, composition, and colors are like art work, while we still look happy and real in them. At the wedding, Jay knew exactly what kind of pictures he wanted to shoot: from traditional, posed photos to romantic, artistic and creative photos. All of them came out well. He was very quick and was able to take all family pictures within the short time frame we had. It was wonderful to work with him and his team and we would recommend Jay to all our friends and family. read more

What can I say about Jay, let me start by how helpful he was in the build up to my engagement. I first contacted Jay last year from London to see if he could capture the moment I proposed to my now fiance and he couldn't of done any more if he tried! We even lost contact for a few days as my English phone wouldn't call his american number!! I began to panic but then i received a message from Jay saying that we are still on and can go ahead with the shoot. On the day Jay gave me directions and where to be for the shoot and it all went perfectly! My Fiance didn't even notice she was being photographed until I told her!! We had wide and far shots, close ups! Everything! Jay then chauffeured us to some other local locations around NYC close to where I originally proposed and all the places we went made for some pretty awesome pictures!! At the end of the shoot we thanked Jay and his companion (Ellis I think his name was) for all their great work and for being able to capture this wonderful moment in our lives. We were told the picture will be sent to us in high resolution in a few days but later that day we got so many great pics sent to us on Facebook! It was a great end to a great day seeing all these pictures. Thanks Jay, if we decide to get married in NYC we know who to look up. read more

Jay did our wedding back in September 2013. The pictures came out absolutely amazing and everyone that has seen our book has said that they've never seen anything quite like it. Also, our relatives in India that couldn't make the trip over here were in absolute awe of the photos. The final product was definitely A++ Going with Jay, you know you are going to get a great final product. But I think the reason why our pictures came out so great is because Jay did a great job of making us feel comfortable and ensuring that we were having fun. We had a fun time taking pictures with him and it definitely shows. Also, he keeps a tight schedule which is a huge plus on the big day. read more

If you're looking for the BEST in class photographer in the wedding industry, LOOK NO FURTHER. We highly recommend Jay for the job. He took the time to get to know our immediate family and bridal party and went the extra mile to capture hundreds of photos, many from various angles and points of view. For instance, when we were looking back at our wedding photos we found that he had taken one of our mandap on the beach from a birds eye view. Our family thought he rented a helicopter to take it...it was that breathtaking! Jay's assistants are skilled in their own right. They're down to earth and gave direction that everyone understood. When the team works together, it's as if their thoughts are in synch and they stealthily capture shots in tandem. One assistant says "chin up and turn around" while the other was already prepared to take the shot that the other was planning. It's uncanny how they operate in tandem. Since we had a big Indian wedding, there were naturally family members and friends we forgot to take photos with. Jay and his team of experts photoshopped photos for us that looked so REAL. We all tried to think back to when those were taken, but later Jay told us it was his little gift to us since he knew we had missed out on those shots. Lastly, Jay is the REASON my husband and I are together. We met at a photo shoot 8 years ago and he paired us up to do shots as a couple. He said, "You two look great together. I want to take photos with both of you." Years later, here we are, happily married, re-living our special day as we look back at the photos Jay took of our wedding. Thank you Jay for being our matchmaker and freezing this moment in time in our lives with beautiful photos. You're the best! read more

Jay and his team were extremely professional and I have never seen a photographer who is so lively and brings out the BEST uplighting/lighting with the least amount of photoshop. They are so talented and I would recommend them for ANY life event. I will be hiring them when my baby is born :) Thank you Jay and the team for an amazing couples shoot in Central Park and DUMBO. We will cherish these pictures forever. read more

From the moment my husband and I went to Jay's studio in NY, we knew he was the photographer for us! Not only was his portfolio absolutely stunning but you could see the passion behind his work. He made us feel comfortable from the beginning. Fast forward to our wedding day, we couldn't have asked for more. Jay and his team made a day that can be very stressful, calm and reassuring. Jay understood how important it was to capture every moment and the team never stopped. They were literally by our side from 7 am to midnight! His years of experience were obvious. He knew when and where to capture a great shot. Words cannot express our gratitude for the pictures that were captured from our wedding day. We will cherish them forever! Thanks hardly says enough! read more

My fiancé and I were planning a trip to New York City for vacation and decided to do our engagement pictures while we are there. Best decision we ever made. Jay was absolutely amazing. Him and his team had an amazing eye and were very professional. They made the experience really fun and easy. The pictures came out amazing and we got them so fast. It's been a couple weeks now and I'm still getting phone calls from friends and family about the pictures! Highly recommend Jay! read more

I was recently gifted a present to have Jay come and take pics of my family of 4 (two toddler 6 and 4 years old). Jay was such a pleasure to work with. He came with his assistant Justice and BOTH of them worked WONDERS with my kids. My kids warmed up to them in less than 10 min and hammed it up for them on the camera. More importantly, I find it incredible that you don't need a fancy backdrop. I like how he takes a blend of pose and action shots and none of them looked too "stiff" Jay took pics of us outside at a park and the pictures looked incredible. He was really flexible to work with (answering my questions before and after shoot) and more importantly, he was made us feel at ease and we look natural in the pictures. We were relaxed and just had "fun" with it when I was worried it would be a stressful shoot with 2 screaming kids. I am so beyond elated at how now I have a huge set of BEAUTIFUL pics to frame up. Some with my sons hugging and playfighting each other. Overall, he's really amazing where I am going to rebook him to take pictures of my extended family. read more

These guys knocked it out of the park for us. With short notice Jay was able to put together a reasonable quote for a photoshoot. They delivered on everything that was promised and more. We could not be happier with the results from the shoot. Turnaround was super quick and they were able to get me the raw images that I requested. Thank you so much! read more

Jay and his team are simply the best! Jay's passion for photography is reflected in his work. It's beautiful and artistic. Jay is a true professional, very responsive and extremely friendly. I was delighted to have him photo shoot my daughter's wedding events, and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent photographer and more. read more

I paid Jay Seth in full before the wedding and he never showed up and instead sent a mediocre assistant who had no idea how to shoot an Indian wedding. A complete disaster and a waste and overpriced. I will never refer him to anyone. Instead go to craigslist and get two photographers out of college for a couple of hundred each as thats what he pays his so called "photographers" and "videographers" who are burned out or inexperienced losers. Sonia Patel,NYC read more

If you're looking for the BEST in class photographer in the wedding industry, LOOK NO FURTHER. We highly recommend Jay for the job. He took the time to get to know our immediate family and bridal party and went the extra mile to capture hundreds of photos, many from various angles and points of view. For instance, when we were looking back at our wedding photos we found that he had taken one of our mandap on the beach from a birds eye view. Our family thought he rented a helicopter to take it...it was that breathtaking! Jay's assistants are skilled in their own right. They're down to earth and gave direction that everyone understood. When the team works together, it's as if their thoughts are in synch and they stealthily capture shots in tandem. One assistant says "chin up and turn around" while the other was already prepared to take the shot that the other was planning. It's uncanny how they operate in tandem. Since we had a big Indian wedding, there were naturally family members and friends we forgot to take photos with. Jay and his team of experts photoshopped photos for us that looked so REAL. We all tried to think back to when those were taken, but later Jay told us it was his little gift to us since he knew we had missed out on those shots. Lastly, Jay is the REASON my husband and I are together. We met at a photo shoot 8 years ago and he paired us up to do shots as a couple. He said, "You two look great together. I want to take photos with both of you." Years later, here we are, happily married, re-living our special day as we look back at the photos Jay took of our wedding. Thank you Jay for being our matchmaker and freezing this moment in time in our lives with beautiful photos. You're the best! read more

Awesome photographer who aided me in an engagement proposal shoot. Jay knows where to take the most exquisite pictures with just the right amount of lightning. My fiancé and I couldn't be happier with how the pictures turned out! He reached out to me multiple times and made sure I was satisfied with his work. I highly recommend Jay for anyone planning proposal pictures. read more

My husband and I got really lucky with Jay Seth. We got married a week before we took a red eye into NYC for a company party. The day before we flew in I decided to do a spontaneous trash the dress shoot in Central Park. I emailed a few photographers on Yelp and Jay was the first to respond so I appreciated that. He was very accommodating with me constantly changing the time of shoot since we were very tired from the previous flight in. We met at the fountain in front of plaza hotel and Jay and his assistant were very punctual and professional. They are great at what they do and made us feel very comfortable from the very beginning. It was a fun day and we're very happy with the pictures. We received our pictures in less than 24 hours. I'm shocked because my photographer in CA that did our wedding won't be done with wedding photos for over 2 months. You won't be disappointed with the quality and professionalism of this photographer. Good job Jay Seth! read more

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Every single person who has seen our photographs has just been in awe of the artistic value, creativity, and quality of photographs that Jay Seth Photography produced for both our engagement shoot and wedding. The photographs are amazing and gorgeous and the team thoroughly captured every moment and facet of our wedding. Jay Seth was able to make our suburban mediocre hotel venue look like paradise. I was actually feeling exhausted, uncomfortable, and ill during my wedding, but he made me feel so photogenic (which I usually am not!). read more

Jay's work speaks for itself! Head on over to Facebook and have a look yourself. I was looking for someone experienced shooting rooftops in NYC, and boy did, Steve, a photographer on Jay's team, crush it! Coordinating and planning prior to the shoot was very simple and included in the package price. No silly add-on to chat ahead of the shoot. He was very responsive and easy to communicate with. After comparing a few photographers, I'm certain I made the right choice. This combo of quality & price is tough to beat! read more

What an absolute pleasure! Perfectionist, professional, and so many compliments from my family and friends about how kind Jay and his team were for our Dec 29 wedding in NYC at The Plaza. Lighting and angles unlike anything else, truly unique. I'm a bigger hater of cliche wedding traditions and poses so Jay was perfect for making it so personalized! Also getting a few photos as soon as the next day was so unexpected and just amazing to actually see the results so quick! Have already recommended Jay to friends and will be using his team again if I ever need a photographer. read more

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Jay Seth was our wedding photographer and videographer and he was just wonderful! He kept the day going on pace, kept everybody focused and laughing, and was able to capture all our family portraits within the short time frame we had. He got a good mix of very traditional shots to some more modern/abstract photos. I would highly recommend his services! read more

Jay photographed our wedding a few years ago and we couldn't have been happier with him! He is always professional and quick to respond to inquiries, and we obviously also loved the quality of the photos! He was creative and flexible (taking photos we wanted him to take) and he was such a pleasant person to be around. One really great thing is that we did not feel like he "got in the way" like some photographers do on the wedding day. In the end, we were THRILLED with how our photos and album turned out. Jay also took care of the video for our wedding and we LOVED the end product. He and his team really did a fantastic job, and we would highly recommend Jay! read more

I never wrote comments in Yelp before, but this time, I have to do that for Jay -- because I think he is so great! and it is my first Yelp post. :D This is how I found Jay-- After several weeks' research (oh yes, I do mean research, I made a comprehensive document around 10 photographers that I narrowed down to, with notes about their styles, price, ratings, studio location, some samples, available dates, etc) on photographers in NYC area, my husband helped me to further narrow the list to 5. Jay is the second photographer we visited, and I decided there is no need to keep researching any more. :) We met Jay and Elvis three times for shooting, two times in casual outfit, and one time in wedding dress! Most of all, all of the pictures are not only really artistic but also conveys the really true us. I think I am pretty picky in photos, but I love Jay's work very much! I am extremely happy with all of the pictures, so we schedule shootings with them time and time again! Secondly, what I really love working with Jay and Elvis is that they have a way to elicit just the right emotion of you. For me, I think the wedding pictures are to convey the happiness and harmoniousness, so at least you want to feel comfortable and like the artist you are working with. Jay and Elvis has the right amount of humor, politeness, and professionalism, and I would say it is so entertaining and enjoyable to spend every minute with them. Thirdly, I think they are really trying to discover and capture the real you. They REALLY THINK FOR YOU! There was once when we were about to leave when finishing the shooting session, but Jay and Elvis suddenly discovered that my feet would be worthy another picture. They proposed that we should do a feature of that, and I posed. They went all the troubles to take their devices out, and THINK, and try to shoot me till they captured the right light and angel. These pictures turned out to be among my favorites! I think if they were not that acute in observing us, be that serious and that careful, they would not even pay attention to this moment, and I would not have missed those favorites! Fourthly, I think every picture they shoot is creative works. It is creative and nice, but it does NOT reach the degree that you would think the pictures are too novel or even crazy. I had checked some works of other photographers when I was researching for us, but I think some pictures by other photographers are just like --- yes, it would be something that look good if it is hanged in a museum/gallery. For pictures that capture my life, I would prefer the ones shoot by Jay and Elvis,- the ones that make you feel it is something about YOURSELF, instead of a commercial poster about someone else. I sincerely recommend Jay and Elvis to my friends, because I truly think they are great people and artists. In addition, I think I would not be so happily married if my wedding photos were not liked by me. I feel very lucky it is such a great memory!!!! read more

A great big thank you to Jay, Steve and Elvis for doing an extraordinary job capturing our big fat Indian wedding events in May at the Jersey City Hyatt. I can't tell you how many people complimented our photos from every event and our engagement shoot! They included everyone and made everyone feel comfortable...even my brother who hates taking pictures! They are especially talented in taking pictures that are framable. I would recommend them in a heartbeat! Thanks Jay and team! -Preksha and Ankit read more

Jay was extremley accommodating, professional, and fun. He was also inconspicuous (due to my want of secrecy while asking my now fiance to marry me). He was able to take my appointment on short notice which was so helpful in my planning. Jay was very friendly and took great pictures. I would highly recommend using Jay Seth if you are looking for a photographer who will capture some of your best memories in a picture. read more

Jay did an amazing job for our pre-wedding and wedding photo shoots. I personally am not a fan of taking photos but Jay and his team made it as comfortable as possible and the whole process was seamless. The pictures came out amazing and he was a pleasure to work with. I will definitely be using him again in the future. read more

Jay Seth and his team photographed our wedding in February 2014. He came highly recommended from my colleague who used his services for their wedding 4 years ago. My entire experience was outstanding with Jay and his team and they all displayed tremendous professionalism! He injured his dominant wrist in an accident shortly before our wedding but was able to reassure me that he would be there with additional assistants to capture our wedding moments. The photos were outstanding and also the video. The man has talent and created an experience through photos for us to remember. He and his team has my highest recommendation from me, my new husband, and families! Please note that I read reviews all the time, however I have never submitted one. They are outstanding and I had to submit a review for a team so deserving. read more

Jay and his team were the best!!! After searching for hours (and days) online for a wedding photographer, we were in awe of Jays work. Our first meeting with him, we sealed the deal. I hadn't even wanted to meet with anyone else to compare for pricing. During our casual shoot, Jay and Elivis worked with us to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera and they were so easy to work with! We felt more like friends at the end... They took the time to get to know me and my husband and put personal touches on all of our photos. We felt 100% confident that our wedding pictures would be nothing less than perfect- and we were right!! Jay not only made our day memorable by taking such beautiful pictures, but he did so with ease and finesse. He made me feel relaxed during all of our shoots, made me laugh throughout the day and made our family comfortable also. Our bridal party absolutely loved him!! If you have any doubts, DONT! Book with Jay and his team, and know that you will have the most wonderful wedding pictures. I've spoken so highly of Jay since first working with him and a friend of mine booked him for her wedding also. What more can I say than do not hesitate to get in touch with him! You won't regret it! read more

Jay and his assistant Elvis were amazing to work with. They have such an eye for more than just photography. They truly are artists. They made my fiance and I feel very comfortable and not at all nervous. Jay and Elvis really payed close attention to detail whether it be lighting, placement or moving 1 foot over because the shot would be better. You can tell in our pictures that Jay and Elvis captured our personalities and it showed in the pictures. I would highly recommend Jay and Elvis! They are amazing photographers and I couldn't have asked for better pictures! read more

Jay Seth is a wonderful and creative photographer. We have beautiful and fun memories thanks to him and his team