I found Aladdin's Lens through the Knot and I was so happy I used them for our wedding. I was overwhelmed by the amount of photography options when I was booking my wedding and Aladdin took that stress away from me. I had friends who had horror stories about their wedding photos, getting them months later. From the moment I booked our coordinator reached out and sent emails to keep me on track. We are extremely happy with how the photos came out. I especially loved that I had them back within two weeks of our wedding. I honestly can’t say enough good things. I loved that Aladdin was with in my budget as well; I didn’t have to overspend for great photos.
Shaila A.
5.0
Aladdin did such a wonderful job capturing our perfect day. The booking process was super easy, there was plenty of communication throughout the planning process, He was very professional and pleasant to work with, and my husband and I were stunned with how was the end results. :-) Highly recommend this company for all your future photography needs!
Courtney C.
5.0
About this vendor
Aladdin Abdalla
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AWARD WINNER (4X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Aladdin's Lens is a wedding photography company based in Port Jefferson Station, NY. This service serves clients in Long Island and Brooklyn, as well as in Connecticut. They love surrounding themselves with natural beauty and interesting people, and they would be thrilled to capture your special day's wonder, joy, and romance.
Aladdin's Lens understands that every couple is unique, and their photography services reflect this understanding. With over five years of experience and weddings across three continents, this professional can document your proceedings with confidence. Whether you're seeking a fly-on-the-wall wedding photographer or a portrait with backdrops and a more structured style, your photographer will be eager to exceed your expectations.
Aladdin's Lens offers wedding day coverage as well as engagement sessions, portraiture, boudoir sessions, and trash-the-dress sessions. He is also willing to travel for destination weddings. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, he will capture the essence of your love and the beauty of your relationship like never before.
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
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Meet the team
Aladdin Abdalla
Owner
My Photography passion started back in high school when my father gifted me his old camera that operated on AAA batteries.
Studying photography has upscaled my game, it made the camera in my hands feels like an instrument between a musician's fingers.
No joy equals capturing the priceless moments of love, promise, tears and happiness in a wedding celebration!!
Established my company 6 years ago, shot tens of weddings in 3 continents and variety of cultures.
I take pride in my work, and will be honored to capture the uniqueness of your special day!!
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Reviewers rave that Aladdin's Lens delivers stunning, magazine-quality wedding photos with fast turnaround. The photographer is professional, organized, calming, and excellent at posing, scouting locations, and working long hours unobtrusively. Many praise the communication, value, and highly recommend his services.
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Shaila A
5.0
I found Aladdin's Lens through the Knot and I was so happy I used them for our wedding. I was overwhelmed by the amount of photography options when I was booking my wedding and Ala...
ddin took that stress away from me. I had friends who had horror stories about their wedding photos, getting them months later. From the moment I booked our coordinator reached out and sent emails to keep me on track. We are extremely happy with how the photos came out. I especially loved that I had them back within two weeks of our wedding. I honestly can’t say enough good things. I loved that Aladdin was with in my budget as well; I didn’t have to overspend for great photos.
Courtney C
5.0
Aladdin did such a wonderful job capturing our perfect day. The booking process was super easy, there was plenty of communication throughout the planning process, He was very profe...
ssional and pleasant to work with, and my husband and I were stunned with how was the end results. :-) Highly recommend this company for all your future photography needs!
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Jessica B
5.0
I highly recommend Aladdin. I give him a 5 star rating.
He did our Engagement photos and wedding photos I absolutely love them.
Aladdin is one of the nicest people you will meet,...
he is very easy to get a hold of if you need anything. He made all the sessions we had fun. I can’t wait to
book our next photo session with him soon.
Jessica & David.
Samantha J
5.0
What an experience!
Aladdin is such a talented, professional, humble photographer!
It was the easiest decision to hire him after our first meeting, he was so organized and professi...
onal and lead us through the process so smoothly. On the wedding day, he covered the day beautifully, our portraits looked like they are out of a magazine, my family and guests loved him so much that many of them wanted his contacts.
Can not recommend him enough!
Gloria D
5.0
Aladdin is an incredibly professional, efficient and experienced with his team.
We couldn’t be happier with the photos that they capture from our special day. They were engaging a...
nd made us feel so comfortable when taking our photos. Having never had photos taken before, they provided thoughtful guidance and direction. The intimate and candid moments they captured were unbelievable. The video team were incredibly efficient and hardworking. They didn’t stop all day. Nothing was ever too much and they made sure they captured every moment.
Aladdin was also extremely helpful and answered all our queries so quickly.
We are so grateful to Aladdin's Lens for giving us the gift of these precious moments captured in time for us to look back on forever. Thank you!!
Holly & Steve J
5.0
Aladdin was without a doubt the best investment we made for our wedding. He is not only a supremely talented photographer, he is so much more than this. He guides you through the w...
hole process from the moment of booking, taking the time to get to know you as a couple so that by the morning of your wedding day it feels only natural to have him there by your side. He is at once a really calming presence and wonderful fun. I felt way less stressed knowing we had his support both on the day and in the run up. He somehow sees everything and manages to capture the tiny special moments without you realising he was there. He has an incredible eye for light and setting, and an unmatched skill for capturing that intangible wedding magic. Our photos are beyond our wildest dreams and we will treasure them forever, thank you Aladdin, you’re a joy!!
Holly & Steve.
Charlie A
5.0
Aladdin was truly amazing. He is professional, organized, hard-working, and easy to work with. He made us feel relaxed when he took our photos. He will suggest poses so you do not ...
have to worry about looking bad. Not only did our photos turn out stunning.
our first look, the wedding party, and our ceremony. Everyone was amazed at how incredible the photos looked. Everyone commenting they looked straight out of a magazine! His style is timeless and elegant, and I know we will cherish these photos for the rest of our lives. I would recommend couples hire him for engagement pictures as well since he is an expert at capturing these special moments.
Julia C
5.0
I highly recommend Aladdin for any special occasion! He was incredibly patient and kind throughout the entire process, making sure everyone felt comfortable and at ease.
He went a...
bove and beyond by scoping out the perfect photo locations days before the wedding, and he came on the day fully prepared and punctual. His guidance on posing was so helpful, and he was wonderfully patient with our big family photo session!
Thank you, Aladdin, for capturing such beautiful memories—we couldn’t be happier with the experience!
Response from Aladdin's Lens
It was my pleasure Julia, thanks for your kind words!!
Nhi C
5.0
Prior to the wedding, Aladdin was incredibly responsive and attentive. He took the time to understand our vision and preferences, offering valuable suggestions that we hadn’t even ...
considered. He made us feel at ease, which is crucial when you’re juggling so much on your wedding day. The photos we received are nothing short of stunning! I highly recommended him.
Jessica Y
5.0
Aladdin is a photography genius! We are blown away by the sneak peek photos from our big day.
Aside from being awesome to work with on the day, Aladdin was amazing at finding stunn...
ing spots and guiding us into positions for the best shots. We can't recommend him enough - thank you Aladdin!
Mia W
5.0
Aladdin. We're so speechless. We've only got the 'sneak peek' photos but wow, you have done a truly amazing job!! The photos are phenomenal! We waited all day for the message and l...
iterally interrupted a conversation with family to look!
Thank you so much for all of your work in the lead up to our big day and most importantly for your time, care and craftsmanship yesterday. You perfectly captured what will be one of the happiest days of our lives
Emma B
5.0
Aladdin was professional in every sense of the word. He is an expert at his craft and could not have made this process any easier for us. His attention to detail is magnificent and...
knows how to keep you calm and at ease whilst making sure he gets the best photos. The quality of the photos and products (slideshow, gift box etc) was amazing. The price of the packages is low compared to the quality of the service provided. I honestly cannot fault anything he has done and highly highly recommend.
Christina A
5.0
Aladdin is fantastic, we loved his photography style!
He was so accommodating to all our requests and enquiries in the lead up to the wedding. During the wedding he was so easy go...
ing, such a pleasure to have around. I would definitely recommend Aladdin's Lens to any engaged couple. It was a great bonus that Aladdin was very familiar with our venue, so he knew where to take us for the best shots. He was really laid back and easy to be around and he was fantastic including our dog in the photos as well. Thank you Aladdin for all your work and effort!
Betsy C
5.0
One word AMAZING!!!!! Aladdin was so personable and considerate. He was so willing to move to different shoot locations and timed everything fabulously. So many wonderful, cap...
tured moments. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jasmina C
5.0
On the wedding day itself, Aladdin was with us from midday to almost midnight and not once did he stop! He was kind, patient and unobtrusive and made everyone feel relaxed. He capt...
ured every stage of the day, from the big ones to the smallest intimate moments; catching some great scenes. Aladdin is a truly gifted photographer who was able to capture the day in a subtle but truthful and relaxed way that did not intrude at any point.
I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer for their special day who wants someone who truly works at the top of their game and produces outstanding results with cool professionalism.
Erika s
5.0
Aladdin was truely amazing. We hired him for our wedding on 9.15.2024 at the Ashford Estates and we couldn’t be more in love with our photos. He tells a story through his photos a...
nd the end result is absolutely magnificent. He makes taking hours of pictures easy and to the point wasting no time in getting the shots he needs.
The best surprise was receiving beautiful sneak peak photos the next morning after the wedding.
He put the biggest smiles over me and my husband's faces!!
Layla A
5.0
We have met Aladdin several years ago because of his professional photography work for events and nightlife in Scottsdale, AZ. When my fiancé and I started to plan our wedding he w...
as the first to come to mind. We were so excited when he made the time to meet with us for coffee and go over all our options for capturing the big day.We had never experienced having our photos professionally taken until our engagement shoot with Aladdin. He made the day SO comfortable which allowed us to be ourselves and he captured this beautifully on camera. We loved the photos so much.
My entire wedding party was so impressed with the way He managed all of us throughout the wedding day. His direction was outstanding - everyone was confident the photos were going to be perfect just based off of his professionalism and clear passion for getting perfect shots. All while keeping the vibe light and fun!
Thank you so much for giving us perfect lasting memories. Having
Andrew P
5.0
My husband and I were absolutely blown away by Aladdin's work. He is an artist. His ability to capture the moments that we will never forget is second to none. But, it’s his abilit...
y to capture the ‘Key’ moments that will last forever is what’s worth every cent.His attention to detail is incredible. What’s really special is the passion that Aladdin and his team brings. It spills over into everyone else making the day even more memorable.This man knows what he’s doing and the proof is in the Wedding Book that we made. Truly incredible. If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding, you don’t have to look any further.Thank you so much Aladdin! You are an absolute Jedi!
Maddy M
5.0
Aladdin was excellent! From planning to day of execution, everything was perfect. He advised on timing of the ceremony while we were planning which was really helpful. On our weddi...
ng day, he was so efficient! Our wedding party was running behind schedule after the ceremony and he still got all the formal shots we wanted in a shorter timespan! We highly recommend using Aladdin's Lens, the videographer as well! both captured great candid shots and footage during the reception of us and our guests.
Can't reccomend Aladdin's Lens Wedding Photography enough!!
Ruth B
5.0
Aladdin was awesome!!! He literally put everything he had into making sure we had all the photographs we could have hoped for from our special day. From dawn until the end of the n...
ight, they were up running around getting photos from all angles. We had such a fun time whenever we met them including our first meeting, our pre-wedding shoot and most importantly on the wedding day.
Becky B
5.0
The most enthusiastic, supportive, unobtrusive, helpful and lovely photographer, who also happen to take the best photos!!
Thanks Aladdin!!
Emily J
5.0
The word thank you doesn’t even seem enough, you are one of the most important people on anyone’s special day and honestly, you delivered in spades!
Much appreciation
Emily’s mum...
Nadia W
5.0
Thank you!!! Photos look amazing! Blown away!!
Chloe H
5.0
Aladdin is so talented, kind, and fun to work with. We had a wonderful experience and absolutely love all of the photos!
Kate M
5.0
Aladdin was absolutely fantastic from the moment we met him. He captured every wonderful moment of the day and was very discrete and professional, but also a lot of fun!
His photog...
raphs are beautiful and we couldn’t be happier with him. His service is outstanding and we will be recommending him to everyone who we know getting married.
Raquelle D
5.0
Thank you ever so much for these, you are the most talented photographer. I can’t believe we have our own version of galleries I’ve been looking at on your website for the last two...
years!
You’ve captured moments that we missed and we are so grateful for that.”
RAQUELLE & MARK.
Alice W
5.0
I’ll be honest, I’m very Type A and I had high expectations for our wedding photos. That was why we decided to hire the best photographer our budget allowed. However, the photos th...
at Aladdin produced blew even my wildest expectations out of the water! I am in awe of how filled with love and light the photos are. The most candid, intimate moments, captured artfully.
Jackie B
5.0
loved working with Aladdin because every communication reminded me that he really cared, listened, was flexible as we were forced to change our plans. He was also a great team pla...
yer, collaborating extensively with our wedding planner and videographer to bring our wedding dreams to life.
Cannot recommend him enough!!
Angeline J
5.0
We could not recommend Aladdin enough. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, and his photos are brilliant. He took the time to speak with us before the shoot to get a sense of ...
what we were looking for, provided advice on what to wear. While this is certainly an investment, these are photos we will really treasure forever
Shannon m
5.0
Aladdin's Lens are the best! We’ve had two sessions with them (pregnancy announcement & family photos) and all of the photos have come out beautifully. They make the process so eas...
y and actually fun to do. If you’re wanting photos for any reason (or for no reason at all) , book them!!! You won’t be disappointed
Claire D
5.0
We recently had Aladdin's Lens take our engagement photos. They are professional, efficient, flexible, and friendly. They are very knowledgeable about their craft and knew the best...
locations, poses, and angles to give us photos that were better than we had imagined.
they recommended for beautiful and natural looking photos.”
Monika G
5.0
All of the photographs that were taken came out beautifully. The team was punctual and returned the retouched photographs even quicker than expected.
Courtney S
5.0
“They were amazing and a blast to work with! They are very easy to work with and are great listeners.
They will make you smile and laugh through the whole thing.
They photos turned...
out beyond what we wanted they are so us and so stunning!
We can’t thank them enough!
Charlotte B
5.0
I teared when I first watched the slide show! Can’t tell you how you’ve so perfectly captured the day, they are everything we wanted and more, there’s not one shot that I wish we h...
ad or that’s missing you have made me so entirely speechless and I can’t thank you enough!!
Jackie N
5.0
We have Hired Aladdin's lens time and again with exceptional service and photos. From our wedding, to newborn photos, to family shoots, AL is always my first call. Staff are always...
professional, kind and patient with my littles. I recommend them to everyone! ❤️
Christina C
5.0
couldn’t have ask for for a more professional and friendly person to have shoot our wedding.
Aladdin was absolutely amazing and out of this world with his stunning natural work he ...
had sent 2 pics the next day and I couldn’t wait to see the rest.
We will never have to look for another photographer again!
Jane E
5.0
Aladdin was an amazing, friendly photographer who ensured all my requests were satisfied. He took photos of our engagement which came out as spectacular memories and had snaps of e...
very person invited. I would definitely recommend him to everyone and would use his services again 100%.
Lily A
5.0
“Aladdin was outstanding from start to end. He took the time to get to know each and every guest. To the point every guest asked for his details at the end of the event.
Taking th...
ese pictures didn’t feel like a chore but more like an opportunity to get to know each and every person who came to the event in another light. The candid shots are absolutely remarkable and I will recommend him to anyone and everyone!
Jack T
5.0
Aladdin is truly one very talented photographer. He captures the moment even with you unaware it is happening. I love his style of photography – natural, outside the box and unique...
. Great to work with, makes you feel comfortable and at ease infront of the camera. I would highly recommend him to anyone after a photoprapher to take truly memorable photos.
