Dennis Kwan Weddings

s, what the weather brings, what day-of drama and chaos is happening ... you will look stunning and all of your special moments will be captured forever. Dennis has been friends with my husband for years and we had seen him in action at a number of our friends weddings. Always professional and always a fun addition to the party! I felt so fortunate to not only be inviting a very professional, respectful and talented photographer into my bridal suite, but a great friend who was sure to make me feel as comfortable and calm as possible. I don't like to give brides a lot of advice about their weddings because every bride is juggling hundreds of opinions from the day they get engaged until they walk down the aisle. HOWEVER, I will chime in that it is sooo important to surround yourself with only your best friends, family, and Dennis Kwan on your big day. You never know what will happen and Dennis' calm, uplifting personality will bring honest smiles to everyone's faces in the most stressful moments. Unfortunately, I got a migraine on the morning of my wedding. For those of you who have experienced migraines you know that they can be completely debilitating and not what any bride wants on her big day. So, while the onesie dance party I planned had to be put on hold, my mom, best girlfriends and Dennis were there to help me get over the hump and down the aisle feeling great! Dennis rolled with the changing schedule and waited until I finally started feeling better to begin capturing the suite. It's amazing that I felt better on time and walked down the aisle, but even more incredible that I have photos with all of my girls and family as if the migraine had never happened!! My biggest shout out to DK has to be for truly joining my bridal party and bringing a onesie costume to wear in the bridal suite! He even threw it back on for the afterparty that night (all per my request)! Dennis is an absolutely clutch player to have on your team. In addition to delivering when it counted most, Dennis also shot our Friday night rehearsal dinner and a morning-of private photo shoot with just my future husband and I. We hadn't taken any engagement photos and wanted to save the firstlook for my trip down the aisle, so DK took us down to the waterfront and Pike Place Market for some amazing early morning shots. That photoshoot was one of the best hours of our day because it felt like just the two of us, the calm before the storm in a way. If you've read this whole review, which I could make pages longer if the site allowed ... check photographer off your list ... you've found the best photographer and friend to be a part of your special day!

and uncles. So, when my now husband proposed, photography shot to the top of my list of priorities. I met with a number of photographers, many of whom were talented, but none of whom seemed to understand what we wanted in our photographs. Except of course, for Dennis. Dennis has an eye that is both artistic and poignant. he captured photos I never could have conceived, and he made me feel more beautiful and full of life than I ever would have dreamed possible. My husband and I got married on a mild, rainy day in late November in Rhode Island, at my family's church. I've never been a big fan of the church's design (it's relatively new construction and I'm a sucker for older-style churches) - but Dennis noticed angles and lines that I had never seen. He took some of my favorite and most cherished photos in the church - including a moment between my husband and I, smiling broadly at one another seemingly unobserved as the guests participated in communion. After mass, we went to a hotel/bar in Providence (the Dean -- really great place) and took photos in their lounge area. (Took photos and had cocktails, naturally.) Dennis captured so many special moments between me and my maid of honor, my husband, and my dad. He captured the whispers to one another, the hidden kisses, and everyone's merriment. Dennis left to proceed to the reception as we finished our cocktails and rushed back inside, grabbing me and my husband. He brought us outside and took one of the most beautiful photos I've ever seen - staged next to our Trolley, in the newly rained-on streets of Providence, backlit by the city's lantern street lights with light glistening in the gently falling rain. We had over 250 people at our wedding, and our primary concern was making sure that we got as many candid photos of everyone to capture what we hoped would be a great party. Dennis caught every special moment -- from my husband's grandparents putting us all to shame on the dance floor to special moments between my parents and my inlaws, to my aunt getting down on the dance floor. Overall, Dennis made us all look natural in front of the camera. My husband's biggest concern was "posed" pictures, but even in the few we promised our parents we would take, everyone looks relaxed and casual. My photos are absolutely and utterly stunning, and I am incredibly grateful to Dennis for his hard work and the beautiful result. All of this is more meaningful to me because shortly after our wedding, my dad was diagnosed with a rare leukemia, and he died in June. To say we have had a difficult first year of marriage is an understatement. But, being able to look through our photos and see the joy on my dad's face, and the love between my parents, is the most incredible and indescribable feeling. I am forever grateful to Dennis for his thoughtful approach to his art, and I will always cherish our wedding photos.

ce would be for our photographer and fortunately Dennis was available! Dennis is a friend of my husband’s, and now of mine :), and we have been to weddings in which he was the photographer and always admired his stunning work. Dennis is absolutely amazing! He is extremely talented and very professional. At the same time, he is extremely fun to be around and makes all those who he is spending time with/working with feel very comfortable. It is evident that Dennis truly loves and is very passionate about what he does. He takes a lot of care and consideration into his work and into every picture, down the most minute detail. He captures amazing moments and has a tasteful, beautiful, fun and romantic style of photograph. Dennis shot our rehearsal dinner as well as our wedding, both of which were at Sleepy Hollow. He was by our side from before the rehearsal ceremony began, taking the time to scout out the grounds both inside the club house (just in case of inclement weather) and outside. On our wedding day, Dennis was with me before the ladies started getting ready, and he was by our side until the very end of our reception. My husband and I wanted to have a first look, and thus do photographs before the wedding ceremony so that we could enjoy time with our guests during the cocktail hour. Dennis, with his impeccable eye, found some amazing spots for our wedding portraits, as well as for our wedding party group shots. My father, a longtime member of Sleepy, even remarked when seeing where the wedding party was going for photos that he never noticed how gorgeous this particular setting was. Dennis captured the essence of our big day, including our dance party that my husband and I really only cared about! Dennis was on the dancefloor with us and was able to capture some fabulous and fun moments. He blended right in and was really one of the guests! His professionalism showed through in all of his photographs. We are finding it very difficult to pick out our favorite photographs- they are all fantastic! (Not a bad problem to have :) ). Dennis is also very responsive and wants to work with you to hear your dreams and wishes for your special day/weekend! Dennis’ work is stunning and simply the best!

and priceless photos of our special day. He helped my camera shy husband come out of his shell and actually smile! Not the creepy fake one, but his genuine smile. Dennis captured our true happiness on that special day. He always managed to pop up at the right moment, my dad and I practicing our first dance, my maid of honor and her mom getting their makeup done, moments you know happen at every wedding but aren't always captured. He even made the pictures of our food and decor something I want to frame in our home. He is always snapping, and the candids are priceless, of course someone nearly 7 ft tall on the dance floor has the best vantage point! (another plus for him!) We extended our reception past his contract time but he still came out for our sendoff in his pajamas! Dennis has the most wonderful smile its easy to smile back at him and forget you're being photographed. The time I spent with him I really felt like a bridal model and I truly looked like one in the pictures he took. He has such an amazing eye for everything. If he's available, HIRE HIM! Dennis, if you read this, we love you soy much! Thanks for everything!!!!

tly, Dennis is someone you just want to be around! (This was crucial, as I do not have a good poker face, if I’m uncomfortable there is no hiding it)! We were so confidant in Dennis we hired him to do our engagement shoot and entire wedding weekend. For our engagement shoot he went out of his way to shoot us at two separate times/locations – early morning in Bryant Park (where we had a first date) and late afternoon in Brooklyn Heights (where we now live). To top it off it was pouring while we were in Bryant Park; Dennis acted as though there wasn’t a cloud in the sky (and as though he wasn’t completely soaking wet). His professionalism during this day showed through in some incredible photos! For our wedding, Dennis was by our side the entire weekend in Bridgehampton, NY – from showing up early to photograph our rehearsal through to our day after brunch. Our whole bridal party (including my mother) fell in love with him – it was as though he was just a guest with a camera. He truly captured the essence of our big day, from the littlest details to awesome shots of all our guests on the dance floor. We are still having a hard time picking our favorite photographs – we didn’t know we could look this good! ;)

m Beach so perfectly! He and his team leveraged all aspects of this gorgeous property easily transitioning from multiple inside and outside locations. Always at the right place and right time to beautifully capture our special moments, but never intrusive which is both unique and quite amazing given his 6ft 5" height! Dennis is highly regarded in the industry, and was recommended to us by our amazing wedding planner Tracy Taylor Ward, who only works with the best. Dennis is is one of kind...

ding was a bit more low key, and outside, during a nor'easter on the beach in Long Island. Dennis was flexible and a trooper in the wind and cold temps during the wedding ceremony and got the most amazing photos (one of which was featured in the Huffington Post Wedding Stories)! Dennis also got the older family members excited and smiling even in the outdoor pics in the 30 mph wind :) Dennis put in just as much care and spontaneity in his photos for the party with our friends (inside, a more livelier crew) as he did in the nor'easter winds. We highly recommend Dennis and his amazing talent. Any bride would be lucky to have him on their special day :)

most unique moments of love, happiness, laughter & sincerity throughout your wedding weekend. Dennis is so great at directing the bridal party and families when taking pictures and makes it easy, efficient & fun. I'm so impressed with his unique ability to capture the perfect lighting in every photo. Dennis has the perfect balance of shooting the romantic and traditional photos, but also makes sure to capture the artistic, fun & unexpected moments. Simply stunning work - I will cherish these photos forever. They exceeded our expectations.

e makes picture taking so easy, is sure to capture special moments and put the entire bridal party and guests at ease. He truly made our day run smoothly and was able to give us amazing memories of all the little details that as a bride you often miss. Our wedding would not have been the same without Dennis!

husband and I feel relaxed and take photos that really felt like us and showcased both our love for each other and our personalities. We shot in several locations, and along the way he found additional spots where we got particularly great shots. When I got the photos, I simply could not choose among my favorites - they were all so different and so fabulous. I could not be happier with the entire experience. I would absolutely recommend!!

re wedding party laughing and comfortable in front of the camera. We were living in California, but married on the East Coast. Dennis traveled all the way to San Francisco for our engagement photos and then to New England for our wedding, he was incredibly flexible. We had so many comments on how great he was during the wedding and many after since the pictures have been finished. We would recommend him to anyone!

e beauty of the entire setting. I was completely blown away with his ability to visualise each shot, and with the creativity and inspiration displayed in the final product. Dennis is kind and so accommodating to his clients. It was so lovely to work alongside him and I would recommend him to anyone who wants great quality and a great experience, whether your wedding is near or far!

in NYC to chat and look at his portfolio, and we hired him the next day. Dennis was more than willing to drive 3hrs to Montauk for our rehearsal dinner and wedding. On our wedding day, Dennis was really on the ball and the pictures turned out amazing. He is so happy and funny, which is exactly the kind of person you want to be around on your wedding day! I had several ideas for photo ops (the Montauk lighthouse, the beach, the dock, on a sailboat, on the deck...) and Dennis was able to do them all efficiently and beautifully. Within 24 hours of the wedding he sent us a few shots from our first look to share on social media right away. Within a week, he had sent over 100 shots from our crazy dance floor (his height definitely enabled him to capture some great dance floor moments that could have otherwise gone unnoticed). The full suite of over 3000 (three thousand, not a typo) were uploaded to a user-friendly gallery within 3 months of the wedding! I should also mention that he is now one of my husbands favorite people to follow on instagram and facebook

like part of the family when you first meet him, he will be by the end of the night. Such a high recommend-- if you hire Denny Kwan, your wedding will be Style Me Pretty ready. If you don't hire him, well, sucks to be you. :)

l" of the special moments with his creative eye and careful use of lighting for the perfect photos.... on the beach and at the evening reception. His pictures were wonderful but his fun and engaging personality were a delightful addition throughout this memorable weekend.

lking tour in Reykjavik (tons of cool architectural photo ops), the natural wonders on the Golden Circle tour, the gorgeous waters in the Blue Lagoon, and of course, the ceremony and reception. We have so many unique and treasured photos from the trip. The most special thing about Dennis is that he's able to infuse a very stressful situation - imagine your friends and families meeting for the first time, in an unfamiliar country, for a week! - with humor and positive energy. He breaks the ice for all your family and friends, connects with everyone, and is able to get these beautiful moments (like when I saw my Dad as he arrived) that you will cherish for a lifetime. When I was freaking out, he calmed me down and was so relaxed about everything, it made everyone else relax. He is a consummate professional, and you can tell that he is passionate about what he does. It's so wonderful to have someone at your wedding, that just loves weddings (because you know there are some people there who are just bored out of their minds). With Dennis shooting your wedding, you don't have to worry about how you'll look or if something makes you awkward. Since we were in Iceland, I wore these huge hulking Sorel boots under my dress, and I was worried I'd look all weird and not feminine. But the angles that Dennis got, and the way he directed us, made everything look like a fairytale. I actually got that compliment several times on my photos - it looks like a fairytale! And fairytales don't usually include Sorel boots! The caliber of Dennis's photos are just beyond reproach. It's obvious that his talents are in high demand, from the fact that he's booked practically every weekend, even in the off season! I actually just got lucky he could attend my wedding, since someone else cancelled. Definitely book far in advance, if you are looking to secure him for your wedding.

and we had inquired with Dennis to shoot our wedding. Unfortunately we ended up going in a different direction. However, Dennis came as a +1 with another guest, and took the most fabulous photos. We never could have asked for what he was able to capture! He not only went out of his way as a guest at our wedding, but he literally captured all the moments so perfectly! He even took shots of the rehearsal. As some of you may know, beach settings can be difficult to capture the background while also getting a clear shot of the people in the photo. He was able to capture the lighting perfectly, the background without flaw, and every person looked amazing in the photos! I should have known better than to not use Dennis for our wedding. I am extremely disappointed that we didn't, and hope none of you make the same mistake I did! We cannot thank Dennis enough for going above and beyond, but for taking pictures that will remind us of the best day of our lives so beautifully! He is a truly amazing photographer, and an absolute genius behind the camera! I cannot praise his work enough.

ecommend him, especially for a destination wedding: 1) His pictures are simply stunning. The way he captures the moment in a photograph is unlike anything I have seen. I have received so many compliments on my photographs both from people who were there in person as well as those who weren't. 2) He will pretty much travel anywhere to document your special day. It was so nice knowing our photographer was the one thing we didn't have to worry about in the stress of finding wedding vendors abroad. 3) He gives you TONS of pictures to choose from. Some photographers limit what they give you to a set number but Dennis gave us endless amounts of photos and all digitally so it was easy for us to organize our photos. 4) He is a re-touching genius. My hair was blowing in the wind like crazy in our ceremony picks but Dennis magically made it look like my hair was perfect! 5) He is super fun to work with and pushes to make sure he captures everything he can. As a bride, I was overwhelmed and didn't take time to think through what I wanted in terms of photos but I didn't have to. Dennis made sure to get the shots he needed whenever it made sense. We are very pleased with our wedding photos and would highly recommend Dennis Kwan Weddings to anyone.

all, but still in the middle of the action) and his photos were amazing (we ended up using one of the photos he shot at that wedding as our Save the Date!) He was so good, in fact, that my husband and I (entirely independently) each asked him THAT NIGHT if he would photograph our wedding! :) Our wedding was in Tahoe and he did a phenomenal job. He's very easy going but gives a lot of direction, so you don't worry about looking silly. (I get super uncomfortable posing so it was nice to have his explict directions about what to do.) Numerous people have come up to me since the wedding to tell me how great he was - he just makes everyone feel comfortable, and that is reflected in the photos. Our photos turned out beautifully, and we couldn't be happier! If you're thinking about hiring dennis, think no more. Hire him.

we made throughout our wedding planning process!! We displayed our engagement photos (also taken by Dennis) at our wedding, and people are still talking about them. We could not be happier with Dennis' work. He is the best!!

shots of the venue, which was so helpful to look back on after. Dennis has the gift of truly capturing the emotions of the day. His skilled photography included various posed and group shots while others were more spontaneous. The mixture has given us numerous photos to choose from. Dennis was also willing to travel up to Boston to shoot our engagement photos. We enjoyed working with him before the wedding and felt comfortable with him when he arrived the day of. I would HIGHLY recommend Dennis Kwan.

ost in time or just retained through personal memory. Dennis photographed my wedding weekend this past September in Portovenere, Italy, and the memories that he photographed so effortlessly couldn't have been more pure. He was so great at guiding and directing everyone on what to do, resulting in everyone looking natural and happy, not "posey" or awkward. He's amazing to work with and has such a wonderful energy, you couldn't help but smile, laugh and feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. I would highly suggest Dennis Kwan to anyone and everyone, and I can't imagine my wedding day without him.

tures even better! I've received so many complements on our wedding pictures. We are so thankful he traveled all the way to Belize for us! If you are looking for a wedding photographer, I highly recommend him! He's professional, courteous, and an outstanding photographer!

! From our very first meeting months before the wedding he took great time and care to understand our vision for the wedding. He was a pleasure to work with in every aspect. He was able to capture the spirit of our vision and a number of different things we had not thought of all the while being quick, efficient and virtually invisible. There were no extended repeated poses, no awkward moments and no delays, everything was carefully planned and executed while at the same time natural and efficient. Dennis was also a great pleasure to be with, a number of our wedding guests complimented us on how much they liked him. And we have revived numerous compliments from guests and friends about how stunning our wedding pictures are. Not only is Dennis a great photographer he is also a very kind and fun person to be around. My husband and I were thrilled and extremely happy with Dennis and his work! There is no questions if you are getting married you MUST book Dennis Kwan.

ecommended from friends who have used him previously and it's easy to see why.

nd, as a result, we have the most incredible moments of our wedding captured. Of course he also got all of the standard important shots of the ceremony and the wedding party, but even those have a little more life to them than most wedding pictures that I've seen. He's funny and friendly and he gets people to relax and laugh and be themselves. I was initially worried that I'd dealt Dennis a difficult hand because I got married on Martha's Vineyard in October and we had a bit of challenge with the weather, but Dennis made it a total non-issue and delivered beautiful shots despite the spitting rain and the yellow hue cast by the ceremony tent. Bottom line: he knows how to get a great shot without torturing people to get it. Oh and then there's the retouching... So, full disclosure, Dennis and I have been friends since college. He's been taking pictures of me for over 10 years so when it came to picking a wedding photographer, there wasn't even a question-- we were hiring Dennis. The man takes great photographs, but he also does such amazing retouching that I didn't realize that he was doing it for years. Seriously. I just thought that I looked fabulous in every picture he took of me-- I had no idea. That's how subtle his work is. And that's what I wanted for my wedding-- a photographer who would take care of anything that could be unattractive or unflattering so that I didn't have to spend my wedding worrying about looking good in the pictures. So, absolutely hire him if he's available on your date. You'll have such a great wedding knowing that your pictures are in his extraordinarily capable hands.

f our rehearsal run through as well). Wedding photos are something you don't want to risk not coming out right, and with Dennis, you can have complete peace of mind! Dennis is amazing! He is very professional and makes you feel completely at ease for the entire day. Somehow he takes the most amazing photos, and you don't even know he's there! We couldn't be more pleased with Dennis and how our photos turned out - we recommend him wholeheartedly! He is worth every penny!

that we always had enough time for our shots so we never felt rushed. His work is absolutely amazing and we couldn't be happier with the results.

er the night before). The photos turned out beautifully - everyone looks stunning and can't stop smiling. :) Dennis is the most talented Wedding photog I've met. We were thrilled to have him work with us and would recommend his services to everyone.

only did the photos come out exceptional, but the experience of working with Dennis should also be recognized. He made the process extremely easy and fun. Dennis has an outgoing personality and great sense of humor, which helped relax our nerves. We have nothing but gratitude for the talent and service we received from Dennis. Thank you so much for everything.

he is great to work with. He makes everyone feel comfortable and at ease and it shows in the pictures. I've already had multiple guests comment on the pictures they've seen. Dennis captured the day perfectly!

hand at my brother-in-law's wedding and then at my own. Not only is he immensely talented, he is extremely laid back and personable. His creative spirit shows through the faces in our photos and through his original layouts, direction, and spontaneity. We love the finished product and will cherish these captured moments forever!

heart of the day, not just the beauty. He went above and beyond shooting every moment and we love all 965 of our images!

y like, and had creative ideas for great shots - for example, he sprinted up a random balcony to get a bird's eye view of our second line! He was a pleasure to work with, and I'd recommend him in a heartbeat. (In fact several of my guests booked him the next day!)

t at your wedding who just happens to have a camera. Dennis' warm, fun presence put everybody instantly at ease--as a result, he captured some amazing moments that my wife and I will cherish for years to come. There are lots of tough decisions to make when planning your wedding. Hiring Dennis isn't one of them.

d to be everywhere all night long and the photos showed it! He sent us our albums in a timely manner and you could tell he really took the time out to adjust the lighting and maximize the richness of each photo. I could not have been more pleased. His only flaw is that he books up fast so make sure to contact him immediately after you set your date. You will not be sorry - thank you Dennis!

ers often miss. His candid shots are particularly impressive and the quality of his work is exquisite. Dennis is fun and easy to work with, making your special day all about you!! You won't be disappointed and will be left with unbelievable photographs to cherish for the years to come.

and gave us multiple second shoot references that he has worked with in the past and fit closer to our budget. He also posted a quick message on a photographers blog to see if anyone else would be interested, in which we got a handful of additional responses. After being told by many others that our budget would never work for a wedding, it was very refreshing to find someone like Dennis that cared enough to help. Thank you again for your help.

t him I realized that his passion for photography, professionalism, and personality were the perfect fit for us! Dennis is there from the moment you get ready to the last dance of the night and his photos are breathtaking! He can capture the beauty of even the most difficult backdrops and he makes you look and feel like a celebrity! I couldn't imagine having anyone else and I know my fiance and our families felt the same! I think that his photos speak for themselves, but his awesome personality and energetic enthusiasm for what he does truly makes him a gem! He is the best! I would recommend him to every Bride!

everyone loves him! I can't stop looking at all of our incredible photos!

idn’t have that. Before meeting him, we felt like we already knew him by just seeing his work -- his personality truly does shine through his photos. All of his photos are crisp, timeless and beautiful. I could go on and on about how AMAZING Dennis’ photos are and how incredibly TALENTED he his, but you can see that for yourself on his website. What I would pay QUADRUPLE the price for (Dennis, please don’t get any ideas) is Dennis himself. I would gladly just to hire him to stand around (without a camera) at our wedding. It’s his presence that was most important to me on our wedding day. I was going crazy, our planner was going crazy, everyone was crazy, and there was Dennis – with his wonderful energy. His energy literally floats out of his body and makes you happy, relaxed and just laugh. You’re going to be flipping out over God knows what on your wedding day. Surround yourself with happy people. Surround yourself with a 6’ 7” man named Dennis. Do this one thing and I swear to you, even if you have the most unfortunate face on the planet, he will make you look pretty. Plus, you’ll get to have the most incredible wedding photos for all of time. We could not be happier with choosing Dennis.

ecial day because as you know, finding the right photographer is a really big deal. Dennis is everything you'd dream of in a photographer - talented, professional, trustworthy, kind, intuitive & not satisfied unless you're satisfied. It's obvious from both my wedding and all the others I've seen on his website that Dennis takes a lot of pride in capturing every single moment of the day from start to finish. His portraits are gorgeous, but what I loved most of all was that he was working the entire time - thoughtfully catching countless small moments that we never even really knew happened. It was as if this wasn't a job to him - he really wanted to BE there & recording our day to make sure we remembered how special it was. I already have friends that have seen our photos online and called Dennis on their own without even checking with me for a reference. His work is just that good. You have the added bonus of knowing that he's also a wonderful person who is a delight to work with. Ugh, this makes me want to get married again!

out pics. Dennis was able to capture every every moment, feeling, and experience though natural lighting. Love that that we can now look back on the pictures and feel emotion running though ours and out guest expressions. Dennis had a great presence and is easy to be around, which makes it much more easier to just be yourself. We are elated with the package he provided.

s an incredibly talented photographer and his shots are everything I hoped we would get on our wedding and more. AND, not only is he talented, but he's also really fun to be around, a calming presence (so important on a wedding day), and even jumped in to help when we needed to take care of a few things that popped up during the day. He even got my fiance to enjoy having his picture taken (which is not an easy thing to do!). I truly feel like there are no words to really describe just how important he was to making our day absolutely amazing. He is simply the best, and he made our special day that much more special.

ow to set a friendly, fun atmosphere during shooting. Dennis worked tirelessly during our rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, and wedding reception. I forgot to mention this was all after hurricane Sandy. Despite NYC being a total mess, Dennis did not miss a beat. He made his part of the wedding weekend super easy so we had one less thing to worry about. Finally, his pictures are absolutely stunning. He is a true talent and you can see his fashion/headshot experience in some of the unique takes he had on the photos. He also got the photos to us in a super prompt timeframe, which we really appreciated. Thanks for everything Dennis! Love, Tevia & Danny