About this vendor
My entire goal at your wedding will be to get you the best photos possible and to do everything I can to make it as stress-free and fun for you and your groom! I love weddings because every single picture I take matters, every instant of love, joy and family. It's an honor every weekend!
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Business Attributes
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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All I can say is WOW.
Carlos is a master at his craft, and this isn't just a job to him. You can tell he enjoys every ounce of what he does.
I browsed for a lot of different photographers when my fiance and I booked our wedding venue and finalized a date. Carlos was a breeze from the first contact. We set up a phone call with him and he was responsive, knowledgeable, and personable. I liked his portfolio online and we booked with him and I have to say from the bottom of my heart, he was the absolute best wedding photographer I could ever imagine. Because he was such a breeze to work/communicate with leading up to the wedding, we ended up booking videography through him as well. And again, our photo/video team knocked it out of the park.
Carlos understood our vision immediately. He took the time to understand what was important to us and to our story. We only got married less than a week ago, but I can say with absolute certainty that Carlos Alvarado Photography is the best in the game. My favorite thing he told us is that the wedding does not start at the ceremony, it starts from the moment you wake up. And every moment throughout the day should be a memory, it should never feel like work. And boy was he right. With Carlos, going through our shot list never felt like work. He never interrupted moments, he didn't force shots, and he captured our true, authentic selves, providing guidance and direction only when needed. He was so fun with our families and our wedding party, and judging from our sneak peeks (both for photo and video), he completely killed it.
If you are looking for a photo/video team that is responsive, skilled, knowledgeable, and personable, hire this man ASAP.
Thank you Carlos for everything. Thanks to you, we have the most stunning photos of all our favorite moments from the best day of our lives. :)
Absolutely thrilled with Carlos and his incredible team! From start to finish, they exceeded all of our expectations. Our wedding day (March 10th 2024) was a bit chilly and overcast, but you would never know it from the photos—each shot was a masterpiece, capturing the love and joy of the day perfectly. Carlos’s eye for detail and creativity turned what could have been a challenging day into a collection of the most stunning and timeless photos.
What really stood out was the kindness and professionalism of Carlos and his team. They were not just photographers, but true partners in making our day special. At one point, when I was shivering from the cold, Carlos’s assistant literally gave me her jacket—talk about going above and beyond! We had the best time taking pictures with our large wedding party and family. Carlos made sure to capture every shot and was so organized considering the crazy amount of people in our party. He and his team captured beautiful portraits and fun personality shots as well. And the fun didn’t stop there. At the end of the night, we had the most amazing photo shoot outside the venue. Carlos had us run and had my husband pick me up and spin me around, which led to some of our favorite candid shots. It was such a blast and the perfect way to end our celebration!
My husband and I couldn’t be happier that we chose Carlos. His photography is truly a work of art, and we are beyond excited to have these beautiful memories to look back on for years to come. If you’re looking for a photographer who is not only incredibly talented but also makes the entire experience fun and memorable, look no further than Carlos!
Carlos was amazing to work with -- his calm and easygoing energy was so appreciated on our wedding day. We are absolutely blown away by his photos. We are having so much trouble picking our top to print because we love them all. His ability to capture "the moment" with insane composition and artistry is truly amazing. THANK YOU for capturing our day so perfectly!
Carlos and his team were FANTASTIC to work with for both Photo and Video. I stumbled upon Carlos’s work from another girl’s wedding I know. His ability to capture raw emotions and his high attention to detail immediately caught my attention. From our first call, I knew he was someone I felt comfortable enough to spend the entire day shooting myself and my now husband. Our engagement session with Carlos allowed us to get a feel for how he works and practice getting acquainted with the camera in preparation for the wedding. Carlos and his team were ON IT the entire day. Even though I was stressed about our short getting ready timelines, he put me at ease by ensuring we captured everything I truly wanted. I cried when I received my highlight photos (patiently awaiting my video!). Worth every single penny. Book him!!!
I am so glad that we booked Carlos for all of our pictures! We first met him at our engagement shoot which we were both really nervous about, but his direction and guidance made us look like naturals. He was very helpful when it came to creating the timeline of our wedding day and made sure we got all of our family portraits in. We got a decent amount of photos back the day after our wedding and they looked incredible. The only thing I wish we had discussed more was what other pictures we would be taking. I thought we would get a little more direction on what to do for getting ready pictures, and it might have been a miscommunication, but we didn't really do as many as expected. Also, I wish we utilized different locations at our venue for pictures. We used the same 2 locations for all our pictures and in the moment we didn't think to move around, but in hindsight I wish we had discussed where we would take pictures at the venue. Other than that oversight, the quality of the photos is exactly what I pictured and the professionalism and experience was very apparent. I LOVE every single picture that I've gotten back so far, I can't wait to see the rest!
Carlos was amazing! I got married at the Art Factory in Paterson, NJ and it was important to choose a photographer that knew that venue because of the hidden gems--Carlos knew all the perfect spots to take pictures of me and my husband. We cannot wait to see all the photos he captured!
Carlos was responsive and professional from my first contact with him. He had a perfectly timed schedule for first looks, family photos, groom/bride getting ready, etc. Carlos and his assistant Lillian made my husband and I feel comfortable throughout taking photos. He was having us laugh and enjoy ourselves, especially on a day that can be stressful for couples. Throughout the night, he checked in to make sure he was capturing all the photos I wanted/needed. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer!
Carlos was absolutely the best photographer my husband and I could have asked for. He just did our wedding on Saturday and everything was perfect. He was funny, nice, and made sure to capture all or any photographs we wanted. He and his team member Chris were great and had such beautiful visions for us. I couldn’t have found any better photographers for us, because they were perfect.
My wife and I had Carlos as our photographer for our wedding. What an incredible experience. A few weeks before the wedding, we had spoken to Carlos on the phone. Carlos gave us a great incite on what to expect and what his vision was for getting the shots that were needed, and in a timely fashion.
On the day of our wedding, Carlos was on point! As was evident in the photos we received, Carlos took beautiful photos and was a joy to work with. He is professional as well as personable, which made this experience so much more perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer and we look forward to working with Carlos again! Thank you so much for being such an important part of our day!
Carlos was AMAZING!!!! From our phone calls leading up to the wedding, to his flexibility the day of our wedding, we could not have asked for a better experience. Our photos are gorgeous, but what made working with Carlos the best was him in himself! He made us feel so comfortable and relaxed and laughed with us throughout the day. Thank you so much Carlow!
Where to begin....This review is so challenging to write as it is nearly impossible to put into words the images and moments Carlos captured.
Carlos is a magician with the camera. Throughout the day of our wedding, Carlos and his team captured the moments, scenes, atmosphere with the same passion and love that was presented to them. Carlos's passion for photography came to fruition as we dove into the almost 1000 photos captured on our day. . Working with Carlos and Carlos working with us was seamless. During the reception, Carlos uploaded some of the standout photos captured earlier for our family and friends to marvel in. Those highlight images and those sent to us within the next few days after, prompted us to invite Carlos to our home for a wedding photo shoot. You're correct, we said "invite". Carlos will make that personal connection with you at your wedding that will make you think about another personal photo shoot post wedding. It is Carlos's heart, personality and passion for photography that will "slap you in the face" and bring out those emotions, guys, you say you don't have as you see what he saw through the lens.
If this review enabled us to upload photos as evidence of the passion Carlos has for photography, we would.
So get out there and find Carlos at one of the many bridal expos in NJ, find his website, check out his social media profiles or simply reach out to him personally.
Carlos, THANK YOU
Honestly- Carlos and his team are not just photographers/ videographer - they create pure art! The best choice I had made was having Carlos and his team shoot my wedding and engagement pictures. The pictures are beyond amazing and the video is like out of a movie preview! I have creative shots that look like they can be in a magazine! The best thing you can do is have them at your wedding. They are friendly and kind and we really had such a fun time with the pictures. My husband absolutely hates photos but had a great time because of how beyond perfect his team is. I can't say enough great things and honestly this review doesn't even do him justice. Thank you for capturing my wedding day! I will cherish the photos and video forever!
From the first day we spoke, I knew I wanted Carlos as our photographer for our wedding. You can see the passion he has for what he does and how much he truly loves it. All of his pictures from all of his weddings are absolutely stunning. Of course, ours is my favorite. We honestly are in awe every time we look at them and we honestly love each and every one of them, we would honestly hang them all up if we could. Carlos is so good that he was even texting us pictures he had taken during our wedding without any touch ups and we were in shock - he has such an amazing eye for detail.
Hiring Carlos was the best best decision we made for our wedding. Not only is he an amazing photographer but after our wedding we honestly consider him a friend. He makes you feel so comfortable and is such a pleasure to be around. Even our other vendors raved about how easy he was to work with.
We cannot thank Carlos enough for his hard work and the amazing pictures he took. I swear they are something out of a magazine!
Carlos Jr. Alvarado you were beyond amazingly talented God bless your gift!!!! Words will never be enough to express our gratitude towards you!!! Thank you so much for capturing our special day!!!! Can't wait to see all the pics!!! You made my birthday today even a better one seeing the preview so quickly!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Carlos was amazing right from the start just for the fact that we needed someone so last minute. I spoke with him through facebook and asked questions and he answered all of them immediately and had an excellent price! On the day of the wedding he was at the location before I got there already taking photos of the groom and scenery. During the wedding he was there capturing every moment but was never in the way which I always think is super important in a photographer!! Afterwards we took photos with friends and family and then went off by ourselves to take pictures of just the two of us. Carlos was willing to take some of my suggestions in what I wanted for photos (even my suggestion for photos on the train tracks!!) and also had plenty of suggestions himself which made the photo taking quick and efficient! He was fun and easy to work with and was personable and kind. The best part of all of this was the end result!! He got the pictures up and ready to view on his page in THREE DAYS!! which was very exciting for me and the pictures were absolutely STUNNING!! Every single picture was breath taking and beautifully executed!! I would absolutely use his services for future photo opportunities!! Thank you Carlos!!!
Carlos is an amazing photographer! His passion for photography comes through in his work. He captured some of the best moments on my wedding day. I couldn't have asked for more. I highly recommend Carlos to any future bride!
I knew from when I first started planning my wedding that I was going to hire Carlos as my photographer. I have seen his work before and his pictures come out so beautiful. He has a balance of taking the traditional pictures and also pictures with a creative or unique touch.
Both of my engagement photos as well as my wedding pictures came out amazing. I am so happy with him and his work. I could not have asked for a better person to have as my photographer at my wedding.
My husband and I are extremely happy with all of our photographs from our wedding day. Carlos Alvarado captured that most amazing moments on our special day. As we went through the pictures, we felt like we were reliving our wedding day again. He was an extremely talented photographer and very professional. We would definitely recommend him and would love to use him again in the future for other photography needs.
Carlos Alvarado was an excellent photographer who captured the best of my wedding day. All the pictures were amazing. He was professional and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend him for you future wedding or other photography needs.
My lovely sister put me in charge of the photographer for her wedding. I stumbled upon Carlos website and found his photos to be just lovely and price for what we got was awesome. He is very friendly and professional the day of the event. The photographs he took were just beyond amazing. Whenever I get married I will use him without a doubt.
Carlos was simply amazing. He worked with us and gave us exactly what we wanted and I would highly recommend him. He's a professional and reliable guy that was also kind and very generous with us.
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