Alexa Martin 
In the digital age, we are so used to seeing things first and foremost online. We “pin” photos that are visually appealing, we “like” and reshare photos that resonate with us, and behind all of those photos are the photographers. To help find the right person for any occasion, we rounded up a list of local photographers in the Hoboken, Jersey City, and New York City area. Read on for a list of the best local photographers, categorized by specialty.
*Disclaimer: This is a growing list, and any exclusions are not intentional. If you have an addition or suggestion, please email [email protected].
Wedding + Portrait
Angel Project Studios
Angel Project Studios is a Hoboken-based boutique photo studio located at 162 1st Street in Hoboken, right above Jeong Film. The award-winning photography business has been recognized by The Knot and Wedding Wire and provides in-house and remote services.
View the team’s work: @angelprojectstudios
Carol Denise Photography
Carol specializes in, well, “a little bit of all of life’s adventures!” She shoots weddings, proposals, bloggers, families, products, and even just for fun. Carol Denise Photography is NJ-based but loves to travel to different remote locations.
Find her personal account @focusedbyfaith and her professional portfolio @caroldenisephotography.
Grace Brown Photography
Grace Brown has been photographing weddings for over 10 years and has been local to New Jersey for many of them. She aims to “create gorgeous, timeless images for my clients. I want their children and grandchildren to have these photos in their homes forever.” Her classic style ensures that every important moment from your big day is captured. Grace provides remote photography services in New York, New Jersey, and all along the East Coast.
View her work: @gracebrownphoto
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J. Studio
J. Studio is a husband and wife team based out of Hoboken that services the NYC Metro area remotely. The studio focuses on wedding and engagement photography, but also fashion and events. J. Studio offers wedding photography packages that are viewable on the website.
View the team’s work: @jstudstudio
Jenny Flora Photo
Jenny Brover is a Jersey City-based photographer who captures weddings, engagements, and other events. She captures the beautiful moments of life-changing events and adds a pop of color and vibrancy to the photography scene. Jenny provides on-site services remotely.
View her work: @jennyfloraphoto
Jose Melgarejo Photography
Jose has been in the Hoboken area since 1996, and his brand is “based on openness, diversity, travel, and multiculturalism.” He photographs weddings for any and all couples, and his portfolio inspires diversity and equity. Jose provides on-site services in various locations.
View his work: @josemelgarejo.us
Kayfield Photogrpahy
Kayfield Photography is run by Christopher Kayfield, a professional photographer servicing the NJ, NYC, and Philadelphia areas remotely. Christopher’s focus is on visual storytelling through portraits, wedding photography, and more, providing a comfortable and laid-back experience for clients.
View his work: @kayfield_photography
Lauren Spinelli Photo Co.
Lauren Spinelli is a wedding photographer based out of Jersey City Heights but services couples in areas all around Hudson County. She has been photographing weddings since 2010. When viewing her portfolio, clients may think of her style as a “mix of candid and timeless, rich with emotion and bold, true-to-life color.” Her goal is to make sure that couples have incredible photos of their wedding day while keeping the entire process easy and stress-free. Lauren caters to clients on an on-site basis in Jersey City, NYC, and beyond.
View her work: @laurenspinelliphoto
Lizzie Burger Photography
Lizzie has been a Hoboken resident for many years and serves the NYC and Hudson County areas on an on-site basis. Her specialty is wedding, engagement, and proposal photography with a “classic, timeless, and bright” style. She is sure to capture those surprising and meaningful moments in life.
View her work: @lizzieburgerphoto
Myra Roman Photography
Myra Roman-Fernandes is a local wedding and portrait photographer. When photographing weddings, she feels “blessed to be able to capture these incredible moments and turn them into beautiful, lasting memories for my wonderful couples.” Her light and airy style is timeless and long-lasting. Maya services clients remotely in New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Florida, and beyond.
View her work: @myrarphotography
Pombo Photography
Pepe has 10+ years of professional photography experience and owns Pombo Photography. The company specializes in New Jersey and the New York City Metro area wedding and portrait photography. Clients are served remotely based on their desired location.
View the team’s work: @pombo_photography
RT Media Photo + Video
RT Media Photo + Video is run by Ray Tomaro, who specializes in wedding photo and video services. Ray understands the importance of documenting an important day and knows how to hone in on the art of storytelling. Ray provides services on-site in the New Jersey area.
View his work: @rtmediaphotovideo
Shan Kadkoy Photography
Shan Kadkoy’s photography style is fluid and often described as relaxed, fun, creative, and natural. With over 11 years of experience, he specializes in wedding photography, engagement shoots, and anything that has to do with documenting special moments in the NJ + NYC area. Travel destinations are also welcome.
View his work: @shan_weddings
StudioA Images
Adena Stevens, the owner of StudioA Images, is a Hoboken-based photographer specializing in wedding and family portraits. She has been local to the Hoboken area for over 12 years, and her business is firmly rooted in inclusivity and equality. “I’ve been providing clients with a calming and organized presence while capturing the emotion and feeling of their wedding day and natural interactions of their families”. Adena provides services for clients in various locations.
View her work: @studioaimages
Tanya Isaeva Photography
Tanya has been in the photography industry since 2011 and in Hoboken since 2009. When you scroll through her Instagram, you’re sure to see many gorgeous Hoboken and NYC-based photos. Her specialty is “weddings and branding photography with a focus on clean, natural, refined images”. Tanya serves clients in various locations.
View her work: @visualsbytanya
The Brothers Gorman
Mike Gorman is the mastermind behind The Brothers Gorman and specializes in boutique wedding photography and film. As a boutique photographer, he takes great pride in poring over the details of each client he works with. Mike provides services in various locations across Long Island and the Jersey Shore.
View his work: @thebrothersgorman
Upasana Mainali
For weddings, engagements, or family photoshoots, Upasana Mainali is here to help. She is based in NYC and caters to clients on a remote basis, but shared that she would love to take photos of weddings all around the world.
View her work: @upasanamainaliphotography
Newborn, Maternity, + Family
Annie Moy Photography
Annie is a northern New Jersey and NYC-based photographer. She specializes in family, lifestyle, headshot, and portrait photography with a portfolio that has a bright, vibrant feel. Annie serves clients in various locations based on their vision.
View her work: @anniemoyphotography
Deer Baby Photography
Based in Brooklyn but serving clients remotely in the New Jersey, New York, and Westchester area, Deer Baby Photography specializes in lifestyle maternity, newborn, and family photos.
View the team’s work: @deerbabyphoto
Hartshorn Portraiture
Mac Hartshorn is a Hoboken-based photographer capturing your family’s most precious moments. Hartshorn Portraiture offers everything from holiday cards and birth announcements to family portraits in the park or beach to pregnancy, newborn, and baby photography. The team can cater to clients on location or in their physical studio located at 720 Monroe Street, Suite E418, in Hoboken.
View the team’s work: @hartshorn_portraiture
Jenna Toulantis Leggio
Kim Lorraine Photography
Kim Gerlach is a Hoboken-based photographer who specializes in family, children, and maternity photography. She also shoots branding photos for personal and professional use. Kim provides services based on the desired location of her clients.
View her work: @kimlorrainephotography
Miriam Dubinsky Photography
Miriam Dubinsky Photography serves the NYC and NJ area on a remote basis and specializes in maternity, newborn, and family lifestyle portraiture as well as headshots + branding. Her images are known for their emotive, soulful, and authentic aspects, capturing the essence of family with a strong focus on the love and connection everyone shares.
View her work: @miriam_dubinsky
My Little Stinky Photography
My Little Stinky is a Hoboken-based photography business that specializes in child photography. Their portfolio displays insanely cute photos of our little ones, including cake smash moments to celebrate those milestones. My Little Stinky’s studio space can be found at 720 Monroe Street, Suite E404, Hoboken.
View their work: @mylittlestinkyphotography
Newport Babies Photography
Located in Jersey City, Newport Babies Photography will take pictures in their studio or in the home, giving new moms the flexible option of picking a comfortable location.
View their work: @newportbabiesphotography
Noelle Soroka Photography
Noelle specializes in lifestyle newborn photography as well as family photography. Her portfolio boasts tender and intimate moments with newborns and their families in various locations.
View her work: @noellesorokaphotography
Sara Kalish Photography
Sara Kalish is a NJ and NYC-based photographer specializing in newborn, children, and family photography. Sara serves her clients in various on-site locations.
View her work: @skalishphoto
Susan Teplinsky Photography
Susan Teplinsky is a Bergen County and Hoboken-based photographer specializing in family, maternity, engagement, and portrait photography in various locations. She has a way of bringing out candidly sweet moments in life, as shown through her portfolio.
View her work: @susanteplinskyphotography
Tiny Apple Photography
Tiny Apply Photography is owned and operated by talented newborn photographer, Julie An. Julie’s adorable portfolio showcases heartwarming newborn and family photos from inside her studio located at 12 Reserve Avenue in Jersey City.
View her work: @_tinyapplephotography
Videography
First in Film
First in Film is a New Jersey-based production company that hones in on the stories behind the businesses. The team recently worked with Scale Fish Market to give an in-depth look at the behind-the-scenes magic. First in Film works on a remote location basis.
View the team’s work here: @firstinfilmproductions
Murphy Studio
Alan Murphy of Murphy Studio wears many hats as a photographer and videographer. In addition to owning a photo booth company (check him out to add a fun element to your big day), he also photographs corporate and lifestyle headshots and films amazing wedding videos. The team caters to clients on location.
View his work: @murphystudio
Milkshake
Milkshake is a creative studio and production company run by a team of Jersey City-based and Brooklyn-based residents. Longtime friends Jake Mautner, Brandon Wiltbank, and Max Frega specialize in producing branded content, commercials, public awareness campaigns, and documentary short subjects with expert storytelling skills. The team caters to clients in various locations throughout New Jersey and New York.
View the team’s work: @milkshakeny
Commercial
David White Studio
David White is a Hoboken-based photographer specializing in commercial photography and, more recently, canine photography as well. David’s studio is located at 830 Washington Street in Hoboken.
View his work: @davidwhitestudionyc and his canine portraits @faithfulhoundproductions
Jersey City Photographer
Jersey City Photographer is run by local resident Miranda Suess. Miranda focuses on real estate, headshots and event photography, and can seamlessly convert any remote room into a headshot studio.
View her work: @jerseycityphotographer
Svetlana Blasucci Photography
Svetlana is a portrait, commercial, and food and beverage photographer working on a remote basis.
View her work: @svietasphoto
Lifestyle
Cristina Medina
Cristina Medina is a photographer, former influencer, and therapist providing lifestyle shoots in the New York and New Jersey areas. Cristina has conducted holiday-themed shoots, headshots, and various lifestyle sessions. Cristina collaborates with clients to choose the best on-site locations.
View her work: @timelessoptimist
Creative C Agency LLC by Cristal Rojas
Cristal Rojas is available for photoshoot needs if you are in the mood to just have some fun and take a bunch of pictures. The color in the photos she takes brings the pictures to life. Cristal shoots in various locations based on the client’s vision.
View her work: @creativec_agency
Ebrima Manjang Photography
Ebrima Manjang is a Jersey City-based photographer who acquired a Bachelor’s in Visual Media Arts with a concentration in Photography from Emerson College. He freelances for various studios in Brooklyn, including Salt Studios. Ebrima specializes in portraiture, fashion photography, and fine art photography. He also specializes in 120 and film photography. Ebrima’s work has been seen in exhibits at the Boston Photo Resource Center.
View his work: @ebrima_m
Gail Job
Gail Job focuses on capturing pictures of jewelry, beauty, and still life. She will find the perfect setting and zoom into a necklace or bracelet, and at times more than one piece of jewelry. She will also take pictures of makeup, the vibrant eyeliner colors will be sure to catch the viewer’s eye. Gail shoots in various locations.
View her work: @gailjobphotography
Michelle Rose Photo
Michelle Rose Photo is a NY-based lifestyle photographer. Her portfolio captures the joy in everyday life, displaying a multitude of happy events in multiple locations.
View her work: @michellerosephoto
Rachel Rival
Rachel Rival takes a variety of headshots and incorporates the perfect colors into the photo at the client’s desired location. Beforehand, you can have a free 15-minute Zoom consultation to discuss your upcoming session.
View her work: @rachelrivalphotography
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Some Shelly Photography
Shelly Xi specializes in lifestyle brand and natural light photography, as well as movement photography (yoga, dance, etc.). Her focus is mainly “on brands that are in the wellness industry or brands that need images that are bright and airy. My photos have a very carefree, wanderlust vibe.” She also shoots portraits for individuals, couples, and more if requested. Shelly provides services in various locations.
View her work: @someshellyphotography
URCAVA Photo
URCAVA photo is run by Jersey City-based photographer, Ursula, who has had a passion for photography as long as she can remember. Ursula focuses on lifestyle content and covers a little bit of everything, and shoots on-site in the NYC + Jersey City area.
View her work here: @urcavaphoto
Pets
Kelsey Dubinsky
Kelsey is a photographer based in North Bergen but servicing all of Hudson County. She specializes in pet photography and also shoots a wide variety of events, food, portraits, and more. However, her heart lies with pets as she “loves working with animals, and capturing each pet’s unique personality.” Kelsey caters to clients all throughout the Tri-State area
View her work: @dubinskyphotos
Stephanie Blum Photo
Stephanie Blum Photo is a full-service portrait experience located at 2-A Hilltop Road in Mendham, New Jersey. Stephanie specializes in pet portraits, headshots, branding, and maternity shoots.
View her work: @stephanieblumphoto
