DeMartini Weddings

Photography for the wildly enamored

NY, NJ, CT, BOS, CA & TX

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5.0

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Seasoned with weddings

Do not pass up the opportunity to work with Mili and Kai. They are the most A M A Z I N G photo duo. Not only is their work incredible but they are the BEST people. I wanted them to put the cameras down and party with us!! I was looking for a moody portfolio and they DELIVERED. They understand the assignment!! Even prior to the event, they set up calls and set up a whole plan and discuss your needs. They really were the best most accommodating photographers. 100000/10 photo duo. XOXO

Stephanie G.

5.0

Melinna and Kai are an amazing duo and were an absolute joy to work with for my daughter’s Senior Graduation Photo Session. They chose a stunning location that suited my daughter perfectly and the entire season felt relaxed, fun , and completely effortless. Their warmth and easygoing approach put her at ease and made her feel comfortable and confident which truly shines through in each photo. They didn’t just take beautiful photos, they truly captured her essence. A milestone moment we’ll treasure forever. We are beyond grateful and would recommend them without hesitation.

Julissa B.

5.0

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Melinna & Kai DeMartini

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Based in New York, DeMartini Weddings offers photography services to capture your big day beautifully. Their images blend natural, film, and vintage styles to provide you with cherished memories of your wedding. Mili and Kai are originally from CA and live in Brewster, NY. They both come from families who have worked in the wedding industry, which inspired their transition from hobbyist to professional wedding photographers. Their work skillfully captures tactical memories of some of the most important moments in people's lives. While based in the empire state, they are always down to jump on a plane to photograph a destination wedding. DeMartini Weddings has worked with hundreds of couples. Beyond taking brilliant photos, they assist with locations, timeline planning, and more. Kai and Mili offer a range of wedding packages varying in length, number of photos received, and special services. They can also create a package tailored to your needs and preferences. Whether you are planning an adventurous elopement or a grand wedding, they will deliver beautiful and timeless images of your big day.

10+ years in business

Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits

Day After Session

Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Drone

Film Photography

Photo

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Documentary

Vintage

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Awards and Affiliations

2025 'Best of Weddings'

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Meet the team

Melinna & Kai DeMartini

Owner

Hey friend! We're Mili & Kai We are eclectic, adventerous photographers for the wildly enamored, that have been thriving on our passion for photography for over 8 years now. We love documenting love stories and hope to do the same for you!

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Reviewers rave about this wedding photography team for their creativity, warmth, and ability to make clients feel comfortable. They plan thoroughly, travel far, and accommodate ambitious ideas. Their photos and cinematic video capture emotion and detail, and many say the team went above and beyond and would hire them again.

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Mark D

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12/10/2025

We honestly cannot say enough good things about DeMartini Weddings. From the very first consultation, we knew we had to have them as our photographers. Throughout the entire proces...

s they offered invaluable insight, helping us shape our timeline and refine our, admittedly ambitious, plans. Every time we wanted to add a new wrinkle or layer of complexity to the day, they were not only willing to accommodate, but were genuinely excited about our ideas. They were the first photographers we spoke with who were truly stoked about our crazy plan. They were excited to drive 10 hours across the desert, hike through dry riverbeds, and pull over on the side of the road at a moment’s notice, all in pursuit of the perfect shot to capture our special day. They were then willing to drive back and photograph our reception, which was only two days later (that means a full day of driving, then a full day of shooting, then the day of driving back, before the reception photos). Through this they were so patient and again, so down for anything and everything we had in mind. Their eye for details and framing made the photos magical and their instruction made it so simple for us. The wedding video was such a nice addition to the photos and is something we are so excited to look back at in years to come. The quiet ambience captures the energy of the day that was so so important for us. There's nothing quite like being able to watch back intimate moments with the people you love. There are clips of us looking at one another that could never have been captured by pictures alone and watching them back together was like being there all over again. Preserving these important moments for us and our families was even more special than we had ever expected it to be. We asked for a lot between pictures, videography, compilation, and editing, and I'm truly so stoked and over the moon with what we received. After seeing our full album and how they captured the day, I'm happy to say that their work is on a whole other level. I could go on and on about the editing and how warm and inviting our photos look, or the staging and how natural and beautiful we were all made to look, but I'm afraid I don't have the vocabulary to properly express myself. What I can say is, Mili and Kai's incredible work speaks for itself. We are so glad we were able to collaborate with the DeMartini's and would choose them again and again if we could.

Stephanie G

9/04/2026

Do not pass up the opportunity to work with Mili and Kai. They are the most A M A Z I N G photo duo. Not only is their work incredible but they are the BEST people. I wanted them t...

o put the cameras down and party with us!! I was looking for a moody portfolio and they DELIVERED. They understand the assignment!! Even prior to the event, they set up calls and set up a whole plan and discuss your needs. They really were the best most accommodating photographers. 100000/10 photo duo. XOXO

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Julissa B

2/04/2026

Melinna and Kai are an amazing duo and were an absolute joy to work with for my daughter’s Senior Graduation Photo Session. They chose a stunning location that suited my daughter p...

erfectly and the entire season felt relaxed, fun , and completely effortless. Their warmth and easygoing approach put her at ease and made her feel comfortable and confident which truly shines through in each photo. They didn’t just take beautiful photos, they truly captured her essence. A milestone moment we’ll treasure forever. We are beyond grateful and would recommend them without hesitation.

Cierra W

12/11/2025

From the very first moment we saw Melinna and Kai’s work, our breath was taken away. Their photographs don’t just capture images—they capture feelings. Every wedding they document ...

radiates emotion, yet each one remains beautifully unique, like a living story frozen in time. We knew instantly that they had to be the ones to capture our day. After our first consultation, we were completely sold. Their warmth and authenticity shone through immediately—we laughed together like old friends, and it was clear they weren’t just photographers, but true artists with hearts of gold. Even though we’re not the most comfortable in front of a camera, Melinna and Kai made the entire experience feel effortless, natural, and joyful. On our wedding day, they didn’t just take photos—they gave us memories we’ll treasure forever. Every frame is infused with the love, laughter, and emotion of the day. Looking back at our gallery, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude and happiness. Choosing DeMartiniWeddings was the best decision we made. Melinna and Kai are not only extraordinary photographers, but extraordinary people. We couldn’t be happier, and we’ll cherish their artistry for a lifetime.

Kendra S

10/24/2025

We are absolutely thrilled with our wedding album and video! The DeMartinis captured every special moment beautifully! The photos are stunning and full of emotion, and the video ...

feels like a true cinematic story of our day. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and warm personalities made the whole experience effortless and fun. We couldn’t be happier with the results, these memories will be treasured for a lifetime. Highly recommend The DeMartinis to anyone wanting their love story captured perfectly!

Conner O

6/25/2025

My husband and I could not recommend DeMartini weddings enough. We had them shoot our engagement photos, wedding photos, and our wedding video! Truly the most amazing couple to wor...

k with. They make shooting so fun, and they captured our love beautifully. Such wonderful people and photographers!

Amy D

9/25/2024

Five stars just isn’t enough for DeMartini weddings! Kai and Melinna have such creative talent and loving energy. Their ability to create and capture such magical moments is so rar...

e! Forever grateful!!

Baylie S

9/20/2024

Your wedding photos are something you will always look back on and finding the perfect photographer to capture such a special day can be so intimidating. DeMartini Weddings made bo...

oking a photographer the easiest part of wedding planning for us! They are so kind and helpful, they were on time and thorough. From booking to planning to the day of, they went above and beyond any of our expectations. We explained the vibe we wanted and they perfectly captured it with every single photo in such beautiful & creative ways. We constantly are looking back at our wedding photos almost two years later and are so thankful we chose DeMartini Weddings!

Teresa C

8/31/2024

We had a wonderful experience at our Family Photo shoot. Mili did great with our boys and the pictures turned out beautiful! I will definitely be a return customer.

Amber G

8/28/2024

We loved working with Melinna and her team for our wedding! Our wedding spanned the world with my husband initially being 5,000 miles away and she met with us several times via zoo...

m before the wedding to discuss the vision we both had in mind, but she never once made it feel difficult to communicate or get together as it easily could’ve. She shared pictures and video ideas all throughout the following months that inspired some truly beautiful moments that she captured on our big day! I told her my dream to have a timeless elegance from mixing old Hollywood glamour with romantic floral designs and she absolutely nailed those shots! She even captured a moment I will never forget a video of doing a first look with my grandfather because my father wasn’t there for my big day and I’ll still cry each time I watch it. My husband is also disabled and she was so easy to work with, giving us poses that made him feel comfortable and confident! We’re so excited to see what happens with Melinna and her journey as a photographer and as her team grows! We will definitely be using her again in all our major life events to come! Check out our gallery on her website and you’ll see what I mean!

Amber G

8/28/2024

We loved working with Melinna and her team for our wedding! Our wedding spanned the world with my husband initially being 5,000 miles away and she met with us several times via zoo...

Brittany B

8/28/2024

The quality of Demartini’s photos are absolutely stunning!! I love how comfortable Melli made me feel during my shoot and key attention to composition and making interesting photos...

. Would use their services again in the future and I recommend them to my friends!

Shawn R

8/28/2024

We have used Melinna Twice already and already planning our next shoot with her. Her creativity, ideas, personality is a perfect match. For those that have a hard time posing or ge...

t shy/nervous, with Melinna you can just relax and have a good time. And we have seen her in action also at a friends wedding and she’s amazing. Pretty much every type of photography- couple/ family shoots, weddings you name it. And on top of that she even traveled to New York for our last shoot. You will not be disappointed.

W. R

8/28/2024

I've had the pleasure of working with Melinna for my business photography needs, and I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed! Her flexibility and willingness to understand my unique ...

business needs made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. She took the time to grasp my brand's vision and aesthetic, ensuring that every shot resonates with my target audience. I wholeheartedly recommend them and can't wait to collaborate again in the coming weeks!

Autumn M

8/27/2024

So... I did not book Melinna for a wedding, BUT I had an unusual request and she knocked it out of the park. If you are a bride with an out-of-the-box vision or if you are looking ...

for a creative photographer... she will accommodate and have fun with you while doing it! She is such an open-minded and positive person with creative flexibility. I am an artist, and I needed headshots and images that captured my personality. So, I asked her to help me get some great visual pieces while I gradually covered myself in paint. She made the experience fun and these pictures are still some of the best and most expressive images my brand has to date. When I repost, people love it. She was my lady during COVID-19 that brought me joy. Her vibe is contagious and her new husband is sure to be a great addition to her team. I have so many great things to say about Meli. One of the best, and most crucial, is that she will be there for YOU. She will listen to what you want and she will make you feel like family. She will represent you in the best way. What more could you ask for?

Emelia C

8/27/2024

DeMartini Weddings made our special day truly unforgettable! From the planning stages to the final moments of the reception, their team was incredibly professional, attentive, and ...

detail-oriented. They went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding. The photographers captured every magical moment, and the entire team made us feel comfortable and supported throughout the entire process. Highly recommend DeMartini Weddings for anyone looking to have a stress-free and perfectly executed wedding day!

Claudia G

8/27/2024

I've had the privilege of witnessing Melinna journey as a photographer and it has been nothing short of remarkable. What sets her and Kai (now as a couple) apart is their unwaveri...

ng dedication, and infectious enthusiasm. They've remained true to their artistic vision while adapting to the ever-changing landscape of photography. Each image is a testament to their growth, creativity, and passion. They are the perfect blend of artistic talent and personal dedication. I will always treasure our anniversary picnic photoshoot and my parents 51st anniversary shoot! We managed to squeeze in a photo soot even amidst the quarantine chaos! They definitely helped us feel comfortable, at ease and relaxed in front of the camera, resulting in stunning, natural-looking photos that we'll treasure forever! I just love their enthusiasm, is so infectious and their friendly and warm demeanor just make them a perfect duo for any occasion. If you want to be seen, heard, and remembered, Melinna and Kai will go above and beyond to ensure that every photo is perfect!

Vanesa G

8/27/2024

Meli is an incredible talented girl, she did an amazing job at taking pics for my business. We chose to have the photo session in Lake travis , I had 7 hair models and she captured...

them perfectly! Also we laugh so much and had the best time! I love Meli ❤️

Kai D

8/27/2024

Top-of-the-line work! She is extremely professional, easy to work with, and takes the stress out of your wedding day. Plus, her photos are of the highest quality. I highly recommen...

d her to anyone!

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