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Photographer Directory

Alice Garik Photography

718-499-1456; alismith.com; alicegarik.com

This photojournalist-cum-artist has published her photos in highbrow publications like National Geographic World and GQ. She explains that she brings the same detail-oriented eye and sensitivity to her wedding work that she brings to her art. Upon request, Garik can produce museum-quality prints and platinum printing of your favorite shots. Prices start at $4,000.

Ali Smith with Alice-in-Weddingland

212-780-3221; alismith.com; joshuabright.com

The award-winning team of Smith and associate Pauline St. Denis has more than twenty years of experience turning out classic modern photographs in an editorial style. They both have a background in celebrity portraiture and advertising, and their work has appeared in Modern Bride and Bride’s. Prices start at $2,100 and include two photographers for ten hours.

Andreas Rentsch

146 W. 29th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Studio 11W; 646-942-8551; rentschphotography.com

This Swiss photographer has 23 years of experience under his camera belt and prides himself on the one-on-one relationships he forges with clients. He uses a photo-realistic style to candidly and unobtrusively document the decisive moments of the day. Prices begin at $2,950 and usually include up to ten hours with Rentsch and another photographer, proofs, and negatives or CD.

André Maier Photography

212-388-2272; andremaier.com

This French-, German-, Spanish-, and ¬English-¬speaking photographer’s naturally candid photos mirror his belief that people look their best when they are unaware of the photographer. For $7,500, he will shoot the whole day, with unlimited time and number of images. You can keep the original negatives. Internet sharing is available.

Anja Hitzenberger

212-679-3653; wedding@anjaphotography.com; anjaphotography.com

Prolific wedding specialist Hitzenberger prides herself on being unobtrusive. Her photographs capture movement and spontaneity, and she excels at photographing intricate ceremonies and nontraditional weddings. Prices start at $4,500. She also sets up an online photo gallery where you can view and order prints.

Anthony Vazquez

888-267-1923; anthonyvazquez.com

Fusing influences from the world of fashion, photojournalism, and traditional schools of photography, NYU grad Vasquez has created an innovative style. Often described as spontaneous by his clients, his work pushes the limits of conventional wedding work with a personalized end product. Prices upon request.

Arbor & Ivy Photography

126 Siwanoy Blvd., near North Rd., Eastchester, N.Y.; 914-337-1179; nyphotojournalist.com

For ten years, Joseph Pregiato has blended photojournalism and portraiture, attracting loyal clientele who benefit from his unlimited camera time. (Much of his client list is built from brides sending their sisters, cousins, and friends to him.) A $4,000 package includes a second photographer as well as film and proofs; you can opt to keep a CD ($300) of your negatives in the end. Ask about seasonal discounts.

Barnaby Draper Studios

199 Lafayette St., nr. Broome St., Ste. 4A1; 212-505-3535; barnabydraperweddings.com

The talented London-born Draper spends most of his time in New York, and the rest of the year he’s jetting from one destination wedding to another. Clients fly him all over—from Virginia to the Bahamas, Atlanta to Monaco. His rate is $5,000 per day, plus travel; be sure to book him one year in advance. Couples often opt for the video package as well, which gives them film coverage of their special day.

Big Cake Photography

212-600-4461; bigcakephotography.com

Owner Zoe Sherman prides herself on remaining unobtrusive. Her work is consistent, and the emotive photojournalistic style never feels contrived. Prices start at $2,500, which already includes eight hours of photography and an associate, online Web hosting, digital negatives, and 150 DVD slideshows.

Bill Fredericks Studio

214 W. 29th St., near Seventh Ave., fourteenth fl.; 212-268-2640; bfstudio.com

Having been in business since 1985, Bill Fredericks and his team of six photographers shoot as many as 200 weddings a year. Equipped with their own artisan black-and-white lab, they handprint your photos right in the studio. Package rates start at $3,950.

Brett Matthews Photography & Video

86 Mineola Ave., near Elm St., Roslyn Heights, N.Y.; 516-621-4242; brettmatthews.com

Specializing in photojournalistic photography, ¬owner–principal photographer Sheri LaMagna and her team of five photographers put together albums that are more like coffee-table books than traditional wedding albums. Rates start at $4,000.

Brian Dorsey Studios

79 Reade St., nr. Church St., Studio 2C; 212-227-6772; briandorseystudios.com

After cutting his chops at the School of Visual Arts, Dorsey now shoots “luxury lifestyle photography” for brides year-round. The studio offers one basic package including a complimentary pre-wedding portrait session, eight hours with Dorsey and another photographer throughout the day, online proofs, a leather portfolio, and a CD of your negatives ($8,925). The studio also has custom digital albums available à la carte (starting at $2,300).

Cappy Hotchkiss

41 Wyckoff St., near Smith St., Cobble Hill, Brooklyn; 718-596-6609; cappyhotchkiss.com

Experienced photographer Hotchkiss will photograph your wedding with clarity and style, as her crisp shots display both a timeless elegance, and a knack for capturing the unique feel of each wedding she attends. Her rate is $4,500 for eight hours.

Casey Kelbaugh

917-804-2767; caseykelbaugh.com

A photographer for countless publications, including the New York Times, Financial Times, and Boston Globe, Kelbaugh enjoys shooting weddings because they offer a chance for him to capture meaningful, intimate moments. His portfolio shows an impressive array of lushly vibrant portraits. He prefers to shoot at unique venues. Prices start from $6,500 for the day.

Celeste Joye Photography

147 W. 4th St, at Sixth Ave., Ste. 1; 917-282-5325; celestejoyephotography.com

Wedding Photojournalist Association award winner Joye was trained at New York’s International Center of Photography and has taught black-and-white photography at Parsons School of Design. The basic package for $4,500 includes eight hours, a second shooter, and prints. High-resolution CDs and coffee-table albums ($1,000 to $3,000) made by a company in Italy are à la carte.

Christian Oth Photography

307 Seventh Ave., near 28th St.; 212-634-7949; christianothweddings.com

Christian Oth and his team of seven photographers are sought out by the city’s top wedding planners and style-savvy brides. Oth and his associates’ photojournalistic skills coupled with a modern sensibility, earned them a coveted spot on American Photo’s top ten list of best wedding photographers. Rates start at $4,500.

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