He hired Alias for my daughter's baptism. He was prompt, courteous and very patient with us (we had…read morea large family). He was very easy going and so helpful when it came with posing for large family pictures. Up until the end he made sure he took a lot of pictures and made sure we as a family had more than enough pictures with our little one. He was a gem and so patient with our 6 month old as she was not always ready for pictures. The pictures were beautiful and we all enjoyed them very much. We will definitely hire him again for future events.

Alias is an AMAZING photographer. He is so professional and kind. We enjoyed his direction - all…read morewhile making us enjoy the moment. He is an absolute pleasure to work with, and he has become our go-to photographer! His eye for beauty is unmatched. I can't wait to work with him again!

Amazing work! High professional photographer and video marketer! Very positive attitude and…read morewonderful experience to have him as a high professional photographer!

Val is a great photographer. He has the best rates in all NYC and really works with his clients to…read moregive them what they want on their wedding day. He was professional and really attentive to our needs. Our original contract called for 3 hours; but we decided we wanted him to stay for 4, and he was more than happy to agree to it at the same $200/hr rate. He was a real joy to work with and would highly recommend him to any one.

We highly recommend him to anyone! We feel so fortunate and so glad that we chose Chace as our…read morewedding day photographer. He is so professional and excellent. Working with him is an exceptional experience that we will never forget!

We're so grateful to Chace for capturing such precious memories of our family at sunset. He managed…read moreto catch the most genuine smiles on our kids' faces--something only someone truly gifted (and truly loved by the little ones!) could do. The kids absolutely adore "Uncle Chace" and had the best time playing and laughing by the sea. Thanks to him, our home is now filled with even more laughter--and a few more beautiful photos on the wall. These images will be cherished for years to come.

We had our wedding photos done in 2019. Ali was helpful and friendly during the whole process and…read moreour photos turned out beautifully. Even after some years passed Ali was able to immediately help us with accessing the photos on their website.

Ali who owns this photo studio is amazing! I've been using…read morehim for 15 years. He has done my children's communions and portraits. he's professional, funny, likable and his prices are extremely reasonable. and his work is wonderful and speaks for itself. five stars for Howard Beach studios

Victor photographed my surprise proposal in Central Park, and my fiancée and I could not be happier…read morewith the experience! Victor was incredibly helpful with planning; both responsive and flexible in figuring the perfect proposal timing/location. He was a professional and calming presence in the excitement of the moment, ensuring that we felt comfortable yet continued moving with the photoshoot in a time of high emotion. The pictures surpassed my highest expectations; we've both been inundated with messages from family and friends telling us how beautiful they turned out. I could not recommend Victor higher!

If you're looking for perfect pictures of your event LOOK NO MORE! Victor and his wife did…read moreabsolutely incredible job by capturing our wedding at Central Park. From choosing the location, to getting us all together, being our officiant and having shot the most beautiful photos!!! They managed to organize the first look, get us married, took photos of our group of 26 people plus still managed to take photos in several different location at the park and on the street of NY, and all that in 2 hours! Absolutely spectacular! Cannot thank them enough! Natalia & Chris

The whole team was extremely professional, with a special shout-out to Sunny and Gabe. Everyone…read moremade the occasion feel truly special. You could tell they genuinely enjoyed what they do and put real effort into capturing great shots, finding the best lighting, and being present for all of the most important moments. We received our photos very quickly, and the quality exceeded our expectations. Worth every penny. Highly recommended! Thank you guys!!

Jovon came highly recommended and seemed organized and professional upfront. Before the wedding,…read morecommunication was great--but once the event was over and they were fully paid, everything fell apart. We submitted a detailed shot list in advance, which the lead photographer, Lena, admitted she barely glanced at and chose to ignore. Important, personal photos we requested were completely missed--and somehow, we were blamed. Even though she admitted fault, we were told timelines were the issue. There was no accountability, and no apology. The video team missed a key moment from our reception and gave us a rushed trailer with mismatched music. When we flagged the errors (that should've been caught with a basic review), we were told we'd have to wait two more months for a revision. Absurd. We were constantly following up on every piece of this process--Photoshop edits, album corrections, video revisions. There was no quality control, no urgency, and we were the ones catching their mistakes over and over again. We even drove out to meet with them in person to get things resolved. Jovon, the owner, made a lot of promises--that we'd be made a priority, that things would be expedited. But afterward? Nothing. He called once, said he'd follow up, and then disappeared. No resolution, no genuine accountability. The admin, Lisa, was rigid with her limited schedule and not helpful when trying to coordinate team meetings. The editing team was sweet and you could tell they really cared to make us happy, but clearly inexperienced--we had to walk them through multiple corrections on video calls they'd never done before. For the price we paid, this lack of professionalism was shocking. The only bright spot was Carlos, their lead videographer. He was kind, positive, and tried his best--but unfortunately, his efforts were drowned out by the team's carelessness. In the end, we did get our final photos and videos only because we spent countless personal hours managing their process, reviewing everything ourselves, and doing the job they should have been doing. We really hate writing a review like this--especially about a family-owned business--but we gave them so many chances to make it right, and they just didn't care enough. If you're considering Jovon Photography: they will treat you like a priority until your wedding is over. After that, you'll be chasing them for months, fixing their mistakes, and left heartbroken by how little care is given to your most important memories.

Updated 12/17 A…read morecompany that stands by their product but is willing to step back and place their customers doubts before their own speaks volumes. This is the type of service you get with Patken. I recently gave a 4 star review even though in the beginning i was all 5, because i was truly disappointed with the retouching of some of my pictures. But after making my concerns known, Doug and his team went back to the filtering boards and re did my pictures for me. For all future brides and those craving for your memories to be immortalized, Patken is the team for you. ______________ Beware this will be a lengthy review Every bride has a million and one concerns when it comes to planning their big day and no one ever wants to make a wrong choice. I was blessed to come around a beautiful soul, my event manager of the reception hall I chose. He sang praises of a photographer that captures the essence of your day and depicts it like a fairy tale.This is how we came across the Patken Photography team. We spoke to Doug Gordon, the owner of this establishment and met several photographers at the bridal showcases held by our vendor. It was a friendly yet professional ordeal. Which i loved, knowing that our wedding will be a headache and a half as any west indian hindu wedding can be. Patken offers a engagement shoot months prior to your event so you can be comfortable with their team and also the photographers can build a relation with you as their would be no awkward moments of "who the hell are you and no i don't want to swing off a tree". You will also receive a courtesy call from each photographer that is assigned to your event. Brides beware, Patken does not recommend having multiple photographers per event, but it can be added if needed. The best thing about the Patken team is their ability to feel like family. We were assigned Kevin, the indian wedding specialist, and Mike the best videographer out there for our first event. Kevin and Mike showed up hours before the event and as everyone knows this is when there is all hell break loose when it comes to an west indian event. They were able to mingle and become one of our own that made the day go seamless as possible. Vinny was our photographer for our second event at our reception hall and i couldnt have asked for someone better. Vinny was down to earth and a real trooper when it came to being with my mile long wedding dress and my impromptu outfit change. Or the never ending line of guest photos he had to take. (bored yet?) well those were all the good stuff, now on to my let downs. Patken offers a retouching service with all of their packages to create what they consider the perfect image. When your images are finished editing, Patken emails you an online gallery for each separate day. We were so overjoyed working with this team that in my mind i felt that they can do no wrong. But after seeing my images, the cracks in my "perfect photographers" began to show. My wedding ceremony pictures were a complete let down. What irked me the most was that we were assigned a photographer who specialized in our event type, so there should be no doubts in my mind that their would be images that would make my heart skip a beat. Ha!. I ended up with a lot of images that were overly retouched, which made it look tacky and fake. And I also have random pictures that I wouldn't even care for. I was truly disappointed. My reception day pictures was the only saving grace. These pictures were the reason that i would still consider recommending the Patken Photography Team. Vinny captured some real money maker shots. At this time, I have not seen my wedding albums as of yet. However, I will give an update on that process for those that find this review useful. On that note, I'll sign off by saying even a perfect experience can lead to disappointment. Thank you Patken Photography for giving us the opportunity to work along side of you.

Horrible service!! My daughter's wedding was on October 26, 2024. First off they sent another…read morephotographer who was not the one who they had practice photo shoot. Her name was Beatrice and she SUCKED!! She had no creativity and motivation. As a result the pictures are bleh especially the ones in our home where she had no thought to remove the dog bed from the photo shot. After the wedding is also a nightmare. They never answer the phone and my daughter has been having a hard time getting the thank you cards out. Apparently they FORGOT to send them out. I do not recommend at all!! Horrible service and products I wouldn't even give it one star

Working with Elberth was seamless from start to finish. His communication was clear and consistent…read more He listened to my artistic direction and amplified it. I am very happy with the way my photos looked.

BEST in the photography business! The way Elberth made us feel through the photoshoot was…read moreoutstanding! We literally forgot he was there for us capturing the moment! Not awkward at all. Recommended 100/10!