German Marin is both extremely effective and wonderful to work with. He understands how to work with beginner clients (like myself) to bring out exactly what they are looking for. I was fairly apprehensive about the entire process, having never done a photo shoot before. German was able to talk me through the entire process beforehand from start to finish, knowing exactly what questions to ask to help me refine my goals. Come shoot day, he was a pleasure to work with - a perfect mixture of professionalism and friendliness, which makes the process feel light and fun. Overall, he's great at his craft and I would definitely recommend! read more

I don't really give a lot of reviews on here but I really enjoyed the photos I got from working with German. I got photos taken for professional usage and also dating usage. I'm one of those people who does heavy research when buying something of significant value. I spent months researching for a good photographer, both this year, and last year (I actually chatted with German briefly over email last year). I ended up choosing German and I definitely made the right choice. The really nice thing about German was basically the level of knowledge he has, not just on photography, but what works well for dating photos, but also the fact that he offered a very custom experience. In terms of personalization, he asked me questions regarding what I did for work, what I was looking to get out of the shoot, what type of pictures I enjoyed, what sort of environments I liked in the back of photos, and he also asked me to describe my personality. He used all of this to give me a suggestion for a place, as well as give me cool suggestions to put me in cool positions for very authentic, casual, attractive action shots and poses, which was what I was looking for, and it very much matched what I was looking for in pictures. This also leads in nicely to his knowledge. He scheduled the date for a specific time of day when photos would turn out best. He had really good suggestions in terms of locations, we went in some great directions in front of very artistic looking backdrops, getting some very unique ones which were different enough to look like they were taken on different days. He helped make sure my shirt wasn't tucked in some weird fashion, he let me know if I was slouching and basically gave me a lot of "solicited" tips (I wanted really great pictures and told him I wanted very direct feedback and help. I'm sure he could have a more laid back session but he personalized it this way for me) and basically he made sure I was looking my best at all times. I got to change through a couple of different outfits and he even gave me advice on what looks good, and what I should try on at any given time (shoes, shirts, pants, jewelry, etc). He also carried a booth around with him, which allowed me to change privately and I came way with photos with at least 5 different outfits. German was super artistic and spontaneous. We walked around and he jumped at situations where the photos would be authentic, artistic, and look great. Some of my best photos came from him stopping while we were walking and him being like "oh that looks nice, let's try that". After the photo shoot was done, I was just expecting to get a list of photos and that be the end of it. Nope. He sends me a link to a super custom and artistic photo gallery where he goes through the pictures and chooses all the great pictures out of the many you'll take on your photo shoot. You get a pin code, you can favorite pictures, there's a slideshow feature, it's super nice. For me he then told me to pick my top favorite pictures and he gave them some nice natural edits for free which made them look even better than I thought they could get. I was pretty annoying though the process, asking a lot of questions and such. He was super helpful and amenable throughout the entire process. He spent way more time with me than he originally scheduled. He didn't rush. He talked to me during parts of the shoot where I stiffened up, to get me to talk and loosen up, which happened to be some of the better photos. He showed me pictures of other people prior to the shoot to get a sense for what I wanted. Honestly if I'm still around NYC this time next year, I would ONLY take photos with German if I'm being perfectly honest. On one hand I want to give him a good review because I think people who do great work should get more business, but on the other hand I sort of want to make sure he doesn't get too popular else he might be too busy to book some more sessions with me next year. Before I can take it back: excellent job German, and thank you kindly for going above and beyond, and to everyone else... if you're that type of person I am, where you research through multiple people to find the right one, if you're looking for dating photos / professional photos and want someone to ensure you get the best possible results, I definitely recommend German. read more

Hello everyone. I just wanted to take a minute to share the fun experience I've had working with German. First and upmost he makes you feel COMFORTABLE being in your skin, while taking your photos. He interacts with you like a human being and not the robots that take your picture at the DMV. He brings out the beauty within that often times we are blind to ourselves, because we judge ourselves way harsher than what people actually think. Second he knows his stuff! He got my best angles in great lighting and exposure with awesome postures that I had no idea I could do and it turned out great. The interaction and conversation is what brought out my natural emotions and postures and that's what he does! Oh and finally did I mention I had fun? read more

MARINNYC photography is a success because owner/photographer German Marin gives you such a personalized experience that no two sessions are the same. He quickly identifies your special features and highlights them in your photos. He's great at headshots, online dating pics, events and everything in between. Brides love his work because he makes intimate wedding appear magical on photos and captures their day with a beautiful ease. German has taken my photos for LinkedIn, social media sites and everything in between. He's an expert and you will trust him completely. Book your session and be wowed! read more

German was excellent, and professional, in all aspects. He really went above and beyond in terms of his photos, and I'm so glad I worked with him -- he really knows how to put you at ease, and bring out the best of you in your photos. He didn't rush me, and was generous with both his time and his (excellent) advice. Everything from the consultation to the actual session itself was seamless. I highly recommend working with him! 5/5 stars. read more

I hired MarinNYC Photography to do a new LinkedIn headshot for me and they did amazing work. I had been using another headshot for the prior two years that just wasn't my best look and I was actually sick that day but b/c I had scheduled it, I couldn't get out of it.... Marin Photography saved the day. They let me come in on a day when I wasn't sick, and they took a bunch of headshots with slightly different angles and smile strength and we got the perfect one for me from the bunch. Since I uploaded it to my LinkedIn to replace the old one, I've seen a whole bunch of new activity on LinkedIn, which is obviously good for business! Thank you German Marin and Marin NYC Photog! I'm grateful for your high quality work! read more

German is so friendly and easy to work with! I've done two photo shoots with him and he makes it fun and easy to get great photos! Highly highly recommend!! read more

German Marin is a miracle worker when it comes to the art of photography. He's not just extremely talented in moving his subject and giving careful instructions (pose, light, expression etc.) but more importantly he's also a very nice individual who makes you feel super comfortable. Amazing service, 5 stars! read more

German was great to work with, he's a really positive spirit and very easy going. Most importantly the pictures he took for me turned out really great and professional. He definitely put me at ease and got "the real me" in the shots. Highly recommend him for personal shots, and I've seen other pictures he's done for weddings and other events and they are great as well. read more

Just wanted to give kudos to German at Marinnyc Photography. I was incredibly nervous about the photo shoot and he immediately made me feel comfortable. He is very easy to talk to and knows his shots. The photos turned out awesome. I would definitely recommend him to others. read more

I loved working with German for my headshots for my website. He made me feel super comfortable in front of the camera even though I am far from a model. He is professional and I was super happy with how my photos turned out. So much that I am hiring him again for another shoot! Definitely recommend his services! read more

German was a pleasure to work with. He was on time, patient, had great advice and made the shoot go quickly, but we had fun too. His advice was terrific and I definitely felt like a supermodel. German is professional, knowledgable and ensured great photos. The shots were excellent. I definitely recommend him! read more

Five stars for German!!!! I needed some good head shots. He put me immediately at ease -- like we were just chatting together (and I had felt really self-conscious beforehand!). The photos turned out great -- the highest quality and yet not overly produced. German is the best! read more

German is a truly talented photographer. I loved my photos and he made the process fun!