Having your photograph taken is a very personal (and often stressful thing). At J & J Photography, we're dedicated to creating not only beautiful images, but making sure you feel comfortable every step of the way. It's our job to remove the stress, allowing you to relax while we capture your personality and document the special moments in your life. We look forward to developing an ongoing relationship with you and your family as it grows and changes.
Photography is not just about creating images, but capturing moments that are worth remembering for a lifetime. I am very passionate about capturing these fleeting moments whether I’m photographing weddings, family portraits or special events.
When I launched J & J Photography, I was exclusively a New York City Headshots photographer (and this still makes up a good portion of the studio’s business), but I’ve grown from being a headshot photographer for actors and singers to a photographer shooting corporate headshots, family portraits and at the request of my clients – to whom I owe a debt of gratitude - I’ve become a NYC Wedding Photographer.
I take a relaxed, casual approach to all my portrait work and consider myself a wedding photojournalist in that I do not intrude on my couples enjoyment of their wedding day – I let them enjoy their celebration while I capture beautiful, candid images that really capture their personality. Recently, we have received recognition in the same-sex community as a studio that is proud to stand up for marriage equality by offering an Inequality in Marriage discount for gay wedding photography.
Many of my clients first met me as their headshot photographer, then asked me to be their wedding photographer and subsequently, they’ve asked me to photograph their family portraits as their families have grown, which is why at J & J Photography we say “Your Life Is Our Focus.”
J & J Blog
May 9th, 2012
“I’m not an actor, I’m an accountant (or therapist, or personal chef or trainer) - do I need a headshot?” I’m asked this sort of question all the time, so I thought I’d share my perspective with all of you!
If you’re an accountant, or provide any sort of professional service, your job is more than the work you do at your desk. Are you responsible for meeting with prospective clients? Are...
May 3rd, 2012
We’ve all seen them – the well-meaning uncle, cousin, or friend of the family who loves to take photos of EVERYTHING. How do you handle this well-intentioned relative when they offer to photograph your wedding? Weddings are stressful enough and the last thing you need is to have them show up, camera in hand, hoping to act out their own paparazzi fantasy! Here are a few techniques that might help handle this situation without...
April 30th, 2012
I meet with a lot of engaged couples and I’d say about 80% tell me that one (or both) of them hate having their picture taken. If you, or your fiancée can relate to this, choosing a wedding photographer is probably the last thing you want to think about, but if you are a bit photophobic, choosing a wedding photographer becomes that much more important. At J&J we want you to make a decision that’s right for you, so...
April 30th, 2012
I loved working with Jo Ellen & John from the get-go - one of those couples that really get what a wedding should be about. They focused on creating a beautiful, original ceremony with gorgeous music (they're both opera singers) which was officiated by the wonderful Dr. Roberta Koepfer and they never got hung up on the less important aspects of the day (a wedding photojournalist...
April 22nd, 2012
Gretchen & Glenn had an amazing wedding, officiated by Kelly Lemons (who's wedding I photographed several years ago!) at The Housing Works Bookstore in Soho. They had a gorgeous spring day, so we got to grab some portraits in the park as well as downtown where we got that gritty New York feel. Gretchen & Glenn each...
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