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The Best Way to Record Your Day

by Anne Pyburn Craig

date posted: March 17, 2022

We have ardent visual artists around here who are equipped with the latest tools to capture the images of your day and tell your story in any format you choose.

It’s a glorious time to be getting married here for any number of reasons—not the least of which is we have ardent visual artists equipped with the latest tools to capture the images of your day and tell your story in any format you choose.

To narrow down your photo/video options, look at portfolios to find someone whose style you love: Some photographers lean toward a romantic or painterly style, others a more naturalistic approach.

choose someone

whose personality clicks with yours; it’s crucial that they understand the story you’re creating and take the time to know who you are;
who has the chutzpah to give direction as needed and the charm to make it fun;
who’s offering a package that works with your needs: an engagement shoot and eight hours on The Day? Optional rehearsal dinner or shower shots? Boudoir session for two?
who’ll provide among the deliverables a four- to six-minute “highlights” video reel or album to be widely shared, along with the more elaborate and detailed version of events for you, your families, and your besties.

1Look for a separate photographer and videographer, or a team that can handle both. (This is probably not the time to rely on Uncle Arnie and his iPhone, although he may capture his own set of amazing moments.)

2Weddings of more than 100 people can benefit from a team approach to photography. One person can’t be everywhere at a shindig like that.

3If you have your heart set on the traditional series of photos in which various combinations of people line up and smile, far be it from us to stop you. But don’t make those the only images you capture. In keeping with the 2022 trend of focusing on what's most important—the love in the air—more and more couples are cutting loose and having fun with their group shots.

4Having a weekend-long get-together? Consider hiring your photographer to spend a couple of hours with you and yours at the state park, down by the dock, at the art museum or the animal farm.

5See if your celebration can be recorded on 8mm film for a romantic, vintage vibe.

6Consider a designated live-streamer, for the beloveds who can’t be there in person, for the best of both worlds.

7Keep the party going in cyberspace. Make it easy for guests to upload their own photos and videos to your wedding website, and add a few highlights of the honeymoon sights—a sunrise, or perhaps a snippet of that hot live band.

cappy hotchkiss

New York City, Hudson Valley, 917-741-2730, cappyhotchkiss.com

Cappy Hotchkiss, a true storyteller, has had the privilege of shooting weddings all over the world. Based in the Hudson Valley, New York City, and the Hamptons, her goal is not just to simply create beautiful images, but also to capture the emotions behind them. She shoots with both film and digital cameras and has been published extensively.

clean plate pictures

New Paltz, 917-406-5749, cleanplatepictures.com,

We love weddings. We love the excitement in the air. We love raging dance floors and moonlit kisses. And we love documenting each and every moment for you and your family. Clean Plate Pictures makes the experience of being photographed easy and fun, capturing genuine emotions and recording events as they unfold. The day might go by in a blur, but Erica and the team will give you visual memories to treasure for years to come.

jenn morse wedding collective

Hudson Valley, 585-944-9220, Jennmorseweddings.com

We are a team of wedding photographers specializing in capturing candid, organic magical moments. We have an unobtrusive approach that is both calming and present. We know love knows no bounds and will go the extra mile to make sure you feel comfortable and ensure every moment is captured in a meaningful way.

joann arruda photography

Hudson Valley, Catskills & Beyond, 206-992-1589, joannarruda.com,

My work is a fresh mix of editorial, documentary, and lifestyle photography with lots of fun thrown in. I love capturing the raw emotion and passion of a wedding day, telling an authentic visual story; a collection of memories that will be treasured for a lifetime.

love me do photography

Fleischmanns, 267-603-2086, lovemedophotography.com

Love Me Do Photography is a small collective of photographers with backgrounds in editorial and fine art photography. We aim to capture the love between our couples by capturing genuine moments in a creative way. With each wedding, we enter a partnership with our clients, one that is honest and pure, inviting them to trust us to document their day artfully and organically.

rachel collet photography

Hudson Valley, NYC, 845-554-3443, rachelcollet.com,

Rachel’s photojournalistic approach captures the unique charm, tenderness, and excitement of every celebration in its rich, authentic form. Her creative eye illuminates the subtle moments and details that give our memories texture. Rachel listens carefully to her clients to make sure what they value is reflected and preserved in their gallery of images. You can also add a playful element to your event with her boutique photo booths!

slavin studios

Cinematography, Hudson Valley, 949-413-7422, slavin-studios.com

Moments. Details. Emotions. These are the things that define you, your life, and your most important events. Each moment is a small story, filled with details and emotions, of your life that deserves to be relived and passed on. How do you want to remember them? I want to help you remember those moments, those details, those emotions that make up your life.

teresa horgan photography

Hudson Valley, 917-612-2963, teresahorgan.com,

Striving to capture all that makes your day distinct and memorable, Teresa will photograph the emotion, the mood, and the spirit of your day. Teresa shoots in a distinct editorial style, with lots of fun candids sprinkled throughout. Every couple’s wedding is unique, and Teresa aims to capture each individual wedding in the most beautiful way possible.

your day photography

Hudson Valley & Beyond, 845-594-3130, yourdayphoto.com,

Denise creates images that are fun, evocative, and captivating. She particularly loves to shoot in nature and natural light. Her style is unobtrusive photojournalism combined with romantic portraiture, focusing on the unfolding story and emotions of your day. She celebrates the opportunity of each individual wedding and the joy of meeting and working with her clients. She has a knack for putting people at ease and will give her “all” to create lovely memories for you to treasure.