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Emma Cleary Photo & Video is an award-winning, international wedding photography and videography collaborative based in New York City. Founded by Emma Cleary in 2009, we are defined by a distinctive, contemporary approach. Our photographers embrace realism and beauty in documentary-style wedding photography. This style allows couples to live in the moment while the team snaps away, capturing every detail of your special day.
As a well-established, yet small team of professional photographers and editors, we are able to offer a variety of starting prices for top-quality work. There are several packages to choose from when booking your wedding photography with Emma Cleary Photo & Video. The Small Event Package is ideal for those looking to capture their rehearsal dinner or a similar event. The Wedding Photography Package is for couples looking for the full experience, including 8 hours of photography on the day. No matter which package you choose, rest assured that the team will work hard behind the scenes, creating a seamless experience so you can relax and enjoy the celebrations.
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Meet the team
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- Emma ClearyOwnerAfter graduating from Parson's School of Art in Manhattan, I worked as a fine artist, my work involved photography and photo manipulation. I quickly discovered that I loved and excelled at photo retouching, and went on to work for some of the best photo retouching studios in New York. In 2009 I shot my first wedding, it was a dear friend of mine and the beautiful photos were featured in The Knot magazine. I realized that I had found my calling and have been producing stunning wedding photographs with my amazing team and clients ever since.
- MassimoPhotographerMassimo is a born-and-raised New Yorker. His fluency in foreign languages and his background performing comedy give him a versatile repertoire and universality of connecting with people. He speaks English, Italian, and Spanish, making him a big hit with weddings from many cultures. Massimo is a photographer who seeks moments that genuinely touch the heart and he takes care to compose each shot beautifully. His aesthetic is glamorous and striking in all the photographs he envisions.
- DimitriPhotographerA true New Yorker, Dimitri has lived in Brooklyn since childhood and our beautiful city holds a special place in his heart. He has always loved using a camera to catch light, pause time, and tell tales. After studying visual arts at Fordham University, he travelled domestically and abroad to hone his photography skills. Dimitri’s willing and open disposition allows him to create candid, beautiful photographs for every couple on their wedding day. His keen, photojournalistic eye brings the magic of scenery and the visual environment into his photographs.
- AsyaPhotographer and VideographerAsya studied film and photography in Saint Petersburg, Russia and she has worked on multiple movie sets in New York as a still photographer. She has a dedicated gift for balancing composition, sculpting light, and capturing exactly the right moment in her images. Asya enjoys the unique mediums of both video and photography, but most of all, she loves to connect with people and share their stories through her images. Her light and airy aesthetic brings out the gentle beauty of every scene she photographs.
- MichaelVideographerMichael is a skilled wedding photographer and videographer. His artistic eye and kind, gentle personality make him a favorite of our wedding couples. He speaks English and Georgian fluently and is also proficient in Russian, allowing him to connect with a wide range of clients and make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera.
- LineraPhotographerLinera learned the importance of photography when she welcomed her son into the world. “Watching him grow and change every day filled me with joy and a pinch of sadness simultaneously. I could feel the time pass by very quickly and I wanted to find a way to hold on to the memories. I have found my greatest passion in capturing emotions and celebrating life and love through photography.” She speaks English, Russian and Bashkir, which helps her connect with a diverse range of clients and make everyone feel comfortable and seen in front of the camera.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0288 reviews
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Emma Cleary Photo and Video received overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple couples for their exceptional wedding photography and videography services. The team, including photographers Massimo, Asya, and Gabriel, and videographer Michael, were praised for their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail on couples' wedding days. Reviewers highlighted the team's ability to capture beautiful and memorable moments, their calm and reassuring demeanor in handling unexpected situations, and their prompt delivery of high-quality photos and videos. Emma Cleary Photography was highly recommended for their outstanding work in capturing the magic of wedding days.Review photos
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Lennox M
5.0
12/27/2025
Emma Cleary Photo and Video were wonderful to work with for our wedding day and engagement photos. Communication was always quick and informative, which put us at ease throughout t...
he planning process. On the day of the wedding, Anna and Massimo provided excellent guidance, giving us many helpful tips for different types of photos and how to pose. They were also very accommodating in capturing all the family photo combinations we wanted. The final photos are absolutely beautiful. they have an eye for detail and captured the day in such a thoughtful way. We are so happy with how the pictures turned out and would highly recommend Emma Cleary to any couple looking for exceptional wedding photography.
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 12/28/2025
Thank you so much Lennox! It was an honor to capture your beautiful wedding, we could not ...
have imagined a more perfect day. We hope to work with you on another milestone in the future!
Ali M
5.0
12/21/2025
From the start of wedding planning, we knew that photography and videography were going to be extremely important elements. The way your day is captured is so important not only f...
or the ability to look back, but to make sure your personalities are captured well. When we found Emma Cleary Photo and Video we knew they were the clear choice based on the number of photos and videos we saw.
After our first call with Emma to go over our vision, we knew we had made the right choice. Then, when we met Massimo for our engagement shoot, we were absolutely certain it was the right move. He listened to what we wanted, he made it look like we were the only people on the ridge that day (we were not), he made it look like it was warm outside (it was not) and he even stayed a little longer to try and capture the super moon coming up from below us. He was wonderful to work with and that carried over to our wedding day.
Everything Massimo, Taras and Michael did on our wedding day the did with attention and intention. They did not overwhelm us or our guests but they captured each moment beautifully. Everyone we spoke to complimented them and their abilities and we had a few nice laughs together as well. Even as it felt like we were running out of time, Massimo kept us cool and calm.
The sneak peeks we’ve received are truly stunning and we cannot wait to get the rest of our photos and videos back!
THANK YOU to the team at Emma Cleary Photo and Video - we hope to capture many more important moments with your help and guidance!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 12/21/2025
Thank you so much Ali, that was so kind of you! We really appreciate these kind words, and...
that you took the time out of your day to do this. We also appreciate that you trusted us with your engagement and wedding photos. Both of which are stunning, we are super proud of this work!
Any questions?
Anastasia S
5.0
12/06/2025
It was such a pleasure working with Emma Cleary photography and videography. From the start, Emma was great to communicate with and always responded very promptly. She was organize...
d from the start and made planning easy. The crew really captured the day so beautifully and professionally and looking back on the photos and videos makes us so happy. We keep watching the videos over and over! The editing and attention to detail on all of their work is all at such an incredibly high level. The photographers (David, Dilmurad) and the videographer (Kamil) were so fun and easy on the day of the wedding, they knew exactly how to get the perfect shots in a way that didn’t interrupt the flow of the day while still capturing everything so well. When the Groomsmen didn’t know how to properly attach their boutonnieres, the cameraman stepped up to help out and show them how to do it! We were running a bit behind schedule on the Bride’s side during the day of the wedding, but the crew was patient with us and found plenty to take pictures of while we finished getting ready. Emma Cleary’s team were all such fun to work with and we are so thankful for the memories that they captured.
Christina H
5.0
11/21/2025
Choosing Emma Cleary Photography was one of the best decisions we made throughout the wedding planning process! Her team was amazing to work with on our wedding day; and our photos...
and videos are absolutely breathtaking! I'm so grateful to Emma and her team for helping to capture the magic of our special day!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 11/21/2025
Thank you so much Christina and Bradley! It was our pleasure to work with you, you have bo...
th been so lovely! And your wedding was gorgeous!
Emily K
5.0
11/15/2025
I would highly recommend Emma Cleary Photo and Video! Emma was very kind and wonderful to work with. Our lead photographer Kamil was incredible. He did such an amazing job posing u...
s and coming up with great ideas for photos. All the photos came out so beautiful! Our videographer Michael and second shooter Emma were also amazing. The video was so well edited. I have already watched it so many times. The whole team were super friendly and easy to work with!
Joseph C
5.0
11/10/2025
We can’t say enough amazing things about our wedding photographers and videographer! From the very beginning, Asya, David, and Edison made us feel completely comfortable and confid...
ent. Their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail were beyond anything we could have hoped for.
On the day of the wedding, they captured every special moment so beautifully — from the big, emotional moments to the tiny candid details.
From day one, Emma went above and beyond to make everything as easy as possible, and her friendly energy made the whole experience so enjoyable from start to finish. If you’re looking for a team that genuinely cares, listens, and delivers you’ve found the right team!
Amanda K
5.0
11/08/2025
Michael and Kamil were fantastic, and Linera was truly the best! From our first phone call to the big day, she was so organized, attentive, and made us feel completely at ease. I’m...
so grateful to have had her by my side capturing every special moment.
Emma was amazing to work with. She is so kind, responsive, and detail-oriented. Thank you, Emma, for every call, for creating such a thoughtful timeline, and for putting together the most incredible team. You all made our day feel effortless and unforgettable!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 11/09/2025
Thank you Amanda, you are so kind! We loved working with you too, and we love how the phot...
os turned out. Your wedding was gorgeous!
Danielle W
5.0
10/28/2025
We can’t say enough good things about Emma Cleary Photography — they are absolutely fantastic. From the very beginning, Emma herself was closely involved in the planning and organi...
zation process. She helped us create a detailed photo list and day-of itinerary, which was incredibly helpful in keeping everything on track. Emma was always responsive, thoughtful, and thorough in answering our questions.
Our wedding photographers, Gabriel and Michelle, were wonderful to work with. They are professional, kind, and patient. When a few unexpected mishaps happened during family photos (a spilled coffee on my husband’s tux and a minor fall for my mom), they remained calm and reassuring, and were very flexible in helping us still capture all the shots we wanted. Throughout the day and evening, they photographed every moment beautifully, all while being unobtrusive and respectful of the flow of events.
We were blown away when we saw our photos. Every image was stunning. The lighting, composition, and editing were all exceptional. The team at Emma Cleary Photography are true artists, and thanks to them, we have the most beautiful memories of our wedding day. We’ll be forever grateful and recommend them to anyone looking for a talented, caring, and professional photography team!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 10/28/2025
Thank you so much for these kind words! We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience w...
orking with us and your photos! You were a pleasure to work with too. :)
Stella M
5.0
9/13/2025
Emma Cleary’s team (Massimo, lead photographer, & Dimitri) is everything we wanted for our wedding photographers - professional, dedicated and, most importantly, they were able to ...
capture the sweetest and most loving moments during our wedding. In addition, our wedding was on a summer afternoon with 90 degree heat and the team worked tiredlessly to get the most perfect shot they can. The quality of the final photos are so great and we honestly can’t stopped looking at them! Massimo, Dimitri and the entire Emma Cleary team really turned our most important day to the memory of a life time. Would recommend to any future couples - can’t go wrong with this team!!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 09/13/2025
Thank you so much Stella! Your wedding at Oheka Castle was to die for! We loved every mome...
nt of it! We are so thrilled that you love your photos and had a great experience with us. Thank you for the kind reviews!
Karen A
5.0
7/01/2025
From the beginning, it was such a pleasure working with Emma on our wedding photos. She is so organized and it was so easy to work with her. She has great templates that help organ...
ize all the photos and shots that we were looking for. Despite the rain, day of our wedding, her team managed to capture every moment so beautifully — the photos are absolutely stunning!
We’ve gone through the gallery multiple times now, and each time we’re blown away by how thoughtful, artistic, and full of emotion their work is. Taras & Massimo truly turned a rainy day into something magical, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. They were so personable and made taking pictures easy. They also listen to our party so it truly was a collaborative experience.
We also got our preview pictures AND wedding photos in a short time. I was so impressed on the speedy delivery AND quality of the photos.
Their talent, professionalism, and calm presence throughout the day meant so much to us. We definitely will treasure our photos for a lifetime.
I am definitely booking Emma for all future events!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 07/01/2025
Thank you so much Karen! We had such a great time working with you and Allen, thank you fo...
r trusting us to capture your big day!
Maria G
5.0
6/09/2025
Emma and her team were amazing to work with. Emma was super responsive and easy to communicate with as she organized us and answered all of our questions, plus helped us lay out ou...
r shot list and day-of agenda. Massimo was our lead photographer - it was such a blast to get to know him during our engagement shoot, and he was a fan favorite on the wedding day itself. The quality of the photos was nothing short of amazing. We were totally blown away by how beautiful each shot looks, and Emma's editing was superb. Massimo's style of shooting us both posed and candid in different poses and with different backdrops suited us very well - it felt like he was telling our story and making our photos feel more personalized to how we interact with each other, while still remaining very classic, timeless, and elegant. He was also extremely efficient in working through a long shot list and multiple shot locations - and kept our friends and family very politely moving along. In reviewing the photos of the reception, we were thrilled to see that Massimo had somehow captured a moment with just about each and every guest. Michael was our videographer, and there are no words to express how happy we are with our wedding videos. We got a 90 second, 4 minute, and 90 minute copy, and it was the perfect combination of options to sum up our day. The quality of the videos truly makes them look like a movie. We have watched the shorter two videos at least 20 times and still have not gotten enough! Similar to Massimo, Michael captured so many different guests and special moments that we felt really summed up our day. In terms of responsiveness, Emma was able to get us our videos and full photo album well before the end of her deadline, which was such a gift!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 06/09/2025
Wow Maria, thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review! We are floor...
ed! I am so glad that you had such a great experience with the team, and that you love your photos and videos! It is work we are very proud of. Thank you so much for choosing us!
Rylie S
5.0
6/02/2025
Our team Gabriel, Michelle, and Michael were absolutely perfect. They were fun, professional, and absolute top notch at what they do. My husband and I are not very comfortable in f...
ront of a camera but they made us feel like naturals. They were exactly where we wanted them to be at each moment without even asking and they were so stealthy sometimes I forgot we were being photographed. Our day went so smoothly because of this team and I couldn’t be more grateful. We have received our previews and I am absolutely in love! I can’t wait to receive the whole album and the videos. Emma leading up to the day was so communicative and helpful, that I knew we’d have the best of the best showing up for our wedding. If you’re thinking about booking Emma Cleary photography.. DO IT.
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 06/03/2025
Thank you so much Rylie! It was an honor to work with you and Jason, we are so appreciativ...
e of these kind words!
Michele S
5.0
4/07/2025
We are so grateful to have worked with Emma Cleary for our wedding! Emma was amazing to communicate with from day one. She answered all of our questions and set up a call with us t...
o walk us through the process from start to finish. We loved Asya’s work and chose her as our lead photographer. She did our engagement photos and we knew instantly we made the right choice. They were stunning! Planning for the wedding photos was really seamless because Emma puts together a great document that you can edit as needed until the big day. On our wedding day, Asya joined us again, plus Anna, Michael & George. They were an awesome team and made sure we got all the shots we wanted. They also kept us calm and positive the entire day. We’re so grateful!
Sara S
5.0
2/12/2025
Our photographer Dimitri was amazing. He made the day fun and also did an excellent job with the photos. Emma communicated and coordinated seamlessly, and helped us select Dimitri ...
to match the style we were looking for. We are so happy with our wedding photos and will be going back to them for any future events!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 02/13/2025
Thank you so much Sara and Chris! It was our pleasure and we appreciate you choosing us! W...
e can't wait to work with you on future family milestones!
Julia B
5.0
1/21/2025
We chose Emma Cleary Photo as our wedding photographer and could not have been more happy with our experience! We specifically worked with Nino Gallego as our primary photographer....
We first met him for our engagement photos in Central Park, which was a great way for us to get to know each other and get a little practice before the big day. Nino is super patient, has amazing attention to detail, and cares a lot about what he does. As two people who are not super comfortable in front of the camera, he was able to put us at ease right away and we actually had a lot of fun! Emma Cleary was very easy to communicate with via email/phone, and we received our finalized gallery of ~900 photos just one month after our wedding. HIGHLY recommend using Emma Cleary for any big event :)
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 01/23/2025
Thank you so much Julia! It was a pleasure working with you too! I am in awe of the gorgeo...
us photos from both your wedding and engagement, thank you so much for choosing to work with us! We hope to work with you on another milestone in the future!
Conor C
5.0
1/02/2025
The results from Emma Cleary Photo & Video were exactly what my wife and I were hoping for when it came to our wedding photos/video. The photos were so crisp and high definition, t...
hey look like they came straight out of a Hollywood movie. We LOVE the photos and how our photographers captured every moment of the day and all of our family/friends/bridal party. The video came out perfect and the editing was beautiful. Couldn't be happier with how everything came out, the videographers/photographers were so nice, accommodating, and truly made our day that much more special. Highly recommended!!!!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 01/03/2025
Thank you so much Conor, you and Katelyn are a beautiful couple and we are thrilled to hav...
e been able to work with you! We really appreciate the kind words and encouragement! We hope to work with you on another milestone in the future!
Jo-Ann W
5.0
12/20/2024
We booked Emma and her team for both our engagement photos and for our wedding day, and they were absolutely amazing throughout this entire process. Gabriel was our lead photograph...
er, and he was joined on the wedding day by both Michelle and Michael (videographer). Emma was clear on every step of the process, responded quickly to any questions we had, and worked with us on what itinerary worked best for our scheduled wedding time. And, she made sure to always keep us updated on when/what to expect on the day-of and delivery of final products - she really put our minds at ease during this entire process. On the day of, Gabriel, Michelle, and Michael were absolutely lovely, and we love that - looking back on the memories they have helped us hold onto - they captured all of the joy and laughter that made the day so magical. We still get teary-eyed looking at all the photos and videos! We absolutely recommend booking Emma and her team!
Mary Gavin C
5.0
12/16/2024
Emma was incredible to work with during the planning process and Asya and Konrad made us both feel so comfortable on our wedding day. They captured so many beautiful memories and ...
the photos are amazing. We were so glad to have chosen Emma Cleary. Highly recommend.
Megan D
5.0
12/08/2024
We loved our wedding at the Stone House in Warren NJ, captured by the wonderful artists of Emma Cleary Photo and Video from specifically Ryan, Anna, and videographer Asya. Our spec...
ial day was captured forever by pure talent! We felt so comfortable with the artists, they asked all the right questions from start to finish on the day and did great at managing and capturing the shots. Most importantly, Emma (the owner) is incredible. I could not have planned and executed my wedding without her services and immediate attention to detail, the timeline, the photos needed, suggestions/discussions, edits, services, she was everything I didn’t know I needed!!! So grateful for Emma Cleary and her talented artists on the greatest day of our lives. I felt confident, at ease, and supported, especially as two brides we felt so loved and comfortable with all of the team. Would highly recommend trusting this business with your event/day. In a heart beat. Thank you!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 12/08/2024
Megan, reviews like this make my whole year! I am feeling all warm and fuzzy inside lol. T...
hank you so much for this lovely review, and for your kindness throughout this whole process. You were both the most beautiful lovely brides we could ever wish for!
Danielle D
5.0
12/07/2024
We used Emma Cleary Photography for our October wedding and are BEYOND thrilled with our photos!! Working with Emma was great, all the communications and contract were super clear ...
and she was very easy to contact when we had questions. Massimo was our lead photographer (with Ryan as co-photog) and they were both incredible. Massimo helped us and our bridal party and family feel SO comfortable and made the process so smooth and easy--and the pictures speak for themselves! We had an extensive shot-list and he quickly worked through all of our requests, as well as pictures we never would have thought to ask for but ended up loving!! They were one of the best decisions we made for our wedding and I could not recommend them enough!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 12/07/2024
Thank you so much Danielle! It was our pleasure, we are so pleased that you like your phot...
os! We loved working with you too!
Hannah M
5.0
11/27/2024
Emma and her team are FANTASTIC! My photographer was one of the first vendors I booked for my wedding and upon our first meeting I knew they were the perfect fit. I went with Massi...
mo as the lead photographer who also did our engagement shoot. It was so nice to meet with him and see his work before the wedding. Leading up to the big day they would check in to make sure all details were finalized. My wedding was very unique in that I had an Indian wedding and traditional wedding all in one day with multiple outfit changes. We had a lot to cover and Emma's team was more than up for the challenge. We had 2 photographers including Massimo and a videographer. They were extremely organized and creative to capture shots I would have never thought of on my own. When the previews came in I was in shock of how beautiful they were and now that I have all of the photos and videos I get to relive the day all over again with friends and family. I could not recommend Emma and her team enough for weddings and other big life moments!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 11/29/2024
Thank you Hannah, your wedding was a DREAM to photograph! You were the most beautiful brid...
e, the whole day was fantastic. Thank you so much for working with us and for this fantastic review! It was a pleasure capturing your engagement and wedding photos and videos!
Jaclyn H
5.0
11/24/2024
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Emma Cleary and her team. They ensured every special moment from our big day was captured and delivered preview snaps days later. W...
e were very impressed with their professionalism and highly recommend.
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 11/26/2024
Thank you Jaclyn, it was such a pleasure working with you on your engagement, ceremony and...
wedding day!
Marina P
5.0
10/06/2024
We wish we could give Emma 10 stars. Her team was phenomenal from start to finish, and we could not be happier with our final gallery. Emma was extremely communicative from the ver...
y beginning; she answered our questions during our initial inquiry, matched us with amazing photographers (David and Anna) and a great videographer (Michael), and walked us through the most optimal schedule/itinerary. On the wedding day, David, Anna, and Michael made sure we got through every planned shot, as well as several others which they determined would work great (and many of these ended up being some of our favorites!). Not only that, we had such a fun time with them throughout the day. After the wedding, Emma quickly delivered beautiful preview photos and the full gallery. We cannot thank Emma and her team enough for the perfect experience. We have already recommended the team to our newly engaged friends!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 10/10/2024
OMG Marina, that is so sweet! You guys are the kindest and most lovely couple. We loved wo...
rking with you too! I hope we can work together again on your family milestones in the future!
Mary M
5.0
9/15/2024
Emma and her team are incredible. Emma is a fantastic communicator and takes you seriously as a client. The photos and videos came out fantastic and the editing is remarkable. I'd ...
highly suggest Emma's team to any couple getting married.
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 09/16/2024
Thank you so much Mary! It was such a pleasure shooting your gorgeous wedding at the Yale ...
Club, and your rehearsal dinner. We really appreciate the kind words and hope to work with you on another occasion in the future!
Angela V
5.0
9/13/2024
Emma and team were absolutely amazing. We did a ton of research on photographers and videographers in the area that knew wedding venues and would know how to get the best photos an...
d areas for taking them. We also couldn't agree on styles and when we found Emma Cleary Photo and Video we both fell in love with the styles, lightning and editing of the photos. We read the extensive backgrounds on all of the photographers and looked through each of their profiles. We worked with Gabriel and Michele and they were absolutely hands down one of the best parts of our day. They made it so fun for us in the First Look and to be honest, we didn't even know the videographers were there, that's how stealth they were the whole time. The team was so professional and kept everyone to the right time schedule. They called us out when the lighting was just right for sunset photos and they captured the 4th of July fireworks beautifully. The photos and videos are stunning, and Emma did an amazing job editing everything. We cannot recommend Emma Cleary Photo and Video enough and wish we had another event for them to shoot for us! :) Thank you Emma, Gabriel, Michele and our amazing team of videographers! You are amazing!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 09/13/2024
Wow thank you so much Angela for this lovely review! We appreciate the kind words, and it ...
was an absolute pleasure working with you and Brandon at Liberty House! Thanks for choosing us to capture your big day!
Taylor S
5.0
8/07/2024
My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Emma and her team! From the first call we were impressed by the level of support, knowledge, and kindness we received from Emma and...
knew we wanted to move forward.
We could not have been happier with Massimo and Dmitri. They not only took incredible photos of us, our large family, and our friends, but kept us calm, made us feel special, and brought wonderful energy. Our friends and family all spoke highly of Massimo and Dmitri as well.
Highly recommend Emma Cleary for a stress-free wedding photography experience. From first consultation, to final delivery of our photos, we were wowed at every moment!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 08/08/2024
Thank you Taylor! This review means so much to us! We are so pleased that you had a great ...
experience and are happy with your photos. Your wedding was beautiful. Thanks for working with us!
Harry T
5.0
6/03/2024
Emma and her team did an incredible job photographing and videoing our wedding, and their price was extremely reasonable! They truly captured all the emotions of our wedding in the...
video and pictures. They were also extremely quick and efficient in the editing process. We gave the team detailed notes on what we wanted to see more or less of in the video, and they exceeded our expectations in the end.
I highly recommend using Emma Cleary and her highly talented team for your wedding!
Thanks again Emma!!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 06/04/2024
Thank you so much Liron and Harry! We were so excited to photograph and video at the Legac...
y Castle and to top it off you guys were stunning and lovely to work with too! We hope to cross paths again soon!
Erin B
5.0
5/30/2024
We had such a wonderful experience with Emma Cleary and her team. For our wedding day, we worked with Anna and Ryan, who were both fantastic. Prior to the event, we spoke with An...
na, and she answered all our questions and allayed our concerns. She was very receptive to all of our thoughts. Once the big day arrived, Anna and Ryan were so prepared and completed everything seamlessly. There were some challenges with the weather, but Anna and Ryan were so flexible and readily worked around these issues with creative solutions. They were also both very calming presences throughout the day, even when the bridal party was running late due to transportation challenges. Finally, we are so happy with our photos; they turned out beautifully! We highly recommend Emma Cleary!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 05/30/2024
Thank you so much Erin! We are so happy that you enjoyed working with us, and that you lov...
e your photos! I hope we can work together on another milestone in the future!
Gabrielle V
5.0
5/29/2024
From the very first phone consultation, I knew I wanted to use Emma Cleary as our wedding photographer. Emma & her team just absolutely nailed it. It was as if they didn’t know the...
word “no!” They were super accommodating, very very responsive (which is absurdly hard to find in a wedding vendor), kind, understanding and adaptive. Emma and her team not only took breathtaking photos, but the photographers, Dmitri and Maurizio became my rocks throughout a stressful day. These photographers were there through every bump the day could throw and handled it with grace and experience. From needing to provide direction for poses, to capturing the little details, to moving furniture to capture the perfect photo, these photographers handled it all. The florist we used had made a mistake in the handle placement of my bouquet which was quite upsetting, but Maurizio stepped in and figured out a new way for me to hold it so that it looked beautiful for the photos. Any shot we wanted, no matter how difficult, they took and they nailed it. They really went the extra mile to make us feel special on this important day and it shows through the photos. Our photos were provided in such a timely manner and were just absolutely beautiful. We were honestly floored by the experience and even had wedding vendors, like our venue and our wedding coordinator, and even our guests talk about how much they loved our photographers. Emma and her team are worth every penny!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 05/30/2024
Gabrielle, we are so flattered and grateful for the kind words, and for taking a chance on...
us even though we hadn't shot at your venue yet. It was an amazing day which we will never forget, even though I wasn't there I feel like I was lol. You're a beautiful bride and a kind person! FYI it's Massimo, not Maurizio LOL. Looking forward to creating your albums and your parent albums with you soon!
Olivia R
5.0
5/18/2024
Gabriel and Michele were amazing and our wedding photos came out beautiful. Very natural and extremely high quality. Highly recommend!!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 05/18/2024
Thank you Olivia! You guys were a pleasure to work with and your wedding was beautiful! We...
hope you enjoy your photo album!
Carly L
5.0
5/17/2024
From the first email, Emma was easy to work with and super responsive! On the day of, we had Gabriel and Anna as the photographers who were amazing and even though it rained the en...
tire time, they had smiles on their faces and super easy going. I would hire them again and again!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 05/18/2024
Thank you so much Carly, we adored capturing your gorgeous wedding! The photos look so gla...
morous and you guys were lovely to work with. Thank you for choosing us!
Caitlin B
5.0
5/09/2024
I can’t say enough good things about Emma and our photographer, Nikola. They were so easy to work with and made sure we got great images from our wedding. We are so pleased with ou...
r photos and highly recommend working with them!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 05/21/2024
Thank you so much Caitlin! You guys are the best! We loved working with you too, hopefully...
we will work together on another milestone!
Nicole J
5.0
5/04/2024
Working with Emma Cleary was one of the best experiences during wedding planning! We worked with Dimitri, Ana, and Asya and they were so professional and just lovely to be around d...
uring my wedding day. They felt like friends by the end of the night and I would choose them over and over again! Highly recommend
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 05/07/2024
Thank you so much Nicole, that is the sweetest thing to say. We LOVED working with you too...
! Hopefully we will cross paths again, always here if you need us!
Cole G
5.0
2/02/2024
My wife Kayti and I had the best experience working with Emma and her team on our wedding day and every step of the way leading up to it.
Emma was incredibly responsive throughout...
the process, getting on Zoom with us while she was traveling internationally to talk us through what to expect, being extremely clear about how the wedding day photos would likely proceed, and being diligent in choosing great fits from her team who would be available on a holiday (we got married on New Year's Day.).
Anna and Angie were both kind and professional, and they were excellent to work with. We were incredibly pleased with the quality of the photos: I still can't believe how great everything came out across all of our portraits, candids, and shots of the venue itself.
If you're getting married in NYC you should strongly consider chatting with Emma and browsing her team's portfolio; one of the best decisions we made in the lead up to our special day.
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 02/03/2024
Wow thank you so much Cole! That is so kind of you. We loved working with you too, thank y...
ou so much for the opportunity to capture your beautiful day!
Zulin H
5.0
1/07/2024
We worked with Asya, David, and George for photo and video on our wedding day. They were so helpful, patient, and kind, especially with our large group of friends and family. The p...
hotos and video they captured were beautiful and they made they whole day so easy. We enjoyed working with Emma and her team throughout the whole process and couldn't recommend them more!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 01/08/2024
Thank you Zulin! You are such a beautiful couple, we are so grateful that you chose to wor...
k with us. We loved working with you too!
Samantha L
5.0
1/05/2024
The photographers were very professional and laid back. The photos came out amazing
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 01/05/2024
Thank you so much Samantha! We loved working with your beautiful family and are so proud o...
f the photos. I'm glad you enjoyed them!
Jennifer D
5.0
12/28/2023
Konrad & Lino were fantastic! Konrad was meticulous and gave great guidance on helping us get all the right shots for our wedding day. Lino had great energy and kept us laughing th...
e whole time! On top of getting amazing pictures, we had a blast. So many of my guests commented on how lovely the pair was and we are so glad to have had them for our wedding.
Joan W
5.0
12/19/2023
Emma and Dimitri were fantastic to work with for our wedding photography and videography. From the start, they were incredibly responsive, organized, and professional, making the e...
ntire process seamless. During the day, they made everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera and captured beautiful moments. The photos are stunning, and we love revisiting them. We highly recommend Emma, Dimitri and the rest of the team!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 12/19/2023
Thank you so much Joan! We really loved working with you guys, everything about your weddi...
ng was so perfect and you are the cutest couple! Thanks for choosing us!
Mary G
5.0
11/26/2023
Emma Cleary and her team are incredible! From our first phone call, to coming up with a timeline for the day, coordinating with our wedding planner, making suggestions in case of r...
ain, to everything the day of, Emma's team was organized, professional, and wonderful. Our October wedding was in NYC with a full Catholic mass, indoor and outdoor photos and many family photos/combinations. Dimitri, Michael G, Ryan & Joe were all amazing. We are so happy with all of our photos and videos and are so grateful to have had our wedding captured so beautifully! Thank you again!!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 11/27/2023
Thank you so much Mary! It was our honor to capture your beautiful wedding at the iconic N...
YAC! Thank you so much for giving us that opportunity. We loved every minute and are so glad that you like the photos and videos!
Meredith C
4.0
11/13/2023
Emma was an excellent communicator throughout the entire wedding planning experience. We were able to get beautiful engagement photos with our preferred photographer.
The day befo...
re our wedding our lead photographer was unable to attend. Emma reached out to me directly and provided us with a new lead photographer. That is the benefit of hiring a company and not an individual photographer .
Unfortunately, the company wasn’t able to accommodate our second photographer request so we had a totally new team that day.
It was a little hectic but They did the best they could do and I am grateful for the photos that we received.
Hannah W
5.0
11/02/2023
Emma Cleary and her team were incredible to work with from start to finish. Emma helped us lay out our vision board for the wedding day and work through multiple revisions to the s...
chedule and arrangements. Her guidance and willingness to answer our questions up until the day of made us feel at ease. Asya, our lead photographer, had a clear vision and calm demeanor that helped turn what could have been a very stressful day into one we could just enjoy. Taras, our second shooter, was easygoing and made the process fun. He had a few ideas for the shots that we never would have thought of and turned out to be some of our favorites. Asya and Taras worked seamlessly together and made us and our families and friends feel comfortable throughout the day. We are thrilled with how our wedding photos turned out, and we’ve also gotten so many compliments on them!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 11/03/2023
Thank you so much Hannah! It was truly our pleasure!
Amanda D
5.0
10/08/2023
Emma and her team were incredible to work with! Massimo was our lead photographer and he kept the day moving to make sure we got all of our important shots so that I didn't have to...
! It helped that they shoot at our venue so often! Massimo was also very honest about what would work and how to make the most of our time. We appreciated this transparency and we have so many amazing shots as a result. Asya (videographer) and Michael (second shooter) were fantastic as well! The previews we have are so gorgeous we cannot wait for more! When looking for photographers, Emma spent the most time with me and walked me through ever single detail of the day. No other consultation even compared to what Emma and her team were offering and they delivered! There is a reason they have so many 5 star reviews!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 10/09/2023
Wow thank you Amanda! We are so flattered. We loved working with you and William, thank yo...
u for choosing us!
Arthur & Marika A
5.0
8/21/2023
Gabriel, Michael and George were all very professional and kind to our guests as well as helpful in providing instructions on how to pose, and we are really happy with how our wedd...
ing videos and photos turned out. We love how the footage is sharp and vibrant, and the videos have an elegant and professional feel to them. Emma was always very prompt in responding from day 1, and the entire experience working with her team has been such a pleasure. We also appreciate them accommodating our detailed requests on the photos and videos as it meant a lot to us. We are glad to have the happiest day of our lives captured so beautifully and are going to cherish these memories forever.
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 08/21/2023
Thank you Marika for the kind words! It was truly a pleasure working with you too, you pla...
nned the most beautiful wedding! We are grateful for the opportunity to snap those stunnnig shots and looking forward to working with you on the next milestone!
Magdalena W
5.0
8/10/2023
We are so happy we used Emma Cleary for our wedding photography and videography. From beginning to end she was attentive to detail and willing to work with us to make our fairytale...
come true!
We selected Linera to be our photographer. Linera met with my wedding planner and I a couple of days ahead of the wedding. We discussed my vision and concerns and she absolutely listened and delivered! Linera did a great job at capturing every special moment even in Central Park on a very hot day. She was wonderful to collaborate with and make my vision come to life in our photos. We are so grateful to Linera and the entire Emma Cleary team for delivering a product that we will have to remember our special day forever. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who will listen to you, collaborate with you, be extremely professional, but also deliver her own creativity, Linera is the perfect choice.
Thank you also to the videographer! He did a great job at capturing both the romantic and fun moments with our guests.
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 08/10/2023
Thank you Magdelena! We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience with us. We a...
dore your gorgeous photos and videos too. We are so grateful that you chose to work with us. We hope to work with you and your beautiful family again in the future.
Rebecca Z
5.0
8/07/2023
The Emma Clearly Photography team were incredible to work with! We booked them for our July 2023 wedding and had the pleasure of working with Linera and Massimo for our photography...
. The team came recommended from our venue, Hotel Du Village. Even at the beginning of our planning process, Emma was extremely helpful and knowledgable. She provided a perfect timeline for us to use for the day which made the planning process a breeze. The kept us on track for first look, and ceremony and post ceremony events. Linera was our lead Bridal photographer and she gave amazing direction and advice. While doing our bridesmaids photos, she suggested some of my bridesmaids give me some Marriage advice during the shots, which was so thoughtful and made those photos even more special. Massimo was with the Groom and Groomsmen and really kept up with our rowdy group. He took beautiful serious photos, as well as some silly ones that the guys insisted on. The guys raved about him! He even took time during the night to come show us some beautiful pictures he took of our dog :)
Overall they both were such a pleasure to work with. We felt extremely comfortable with them during all of our photos and we are beyond happy with the end results. Linera offered great posing direction and was so patient with our family and large group. They took amazing candid and reception photos. They really captured what our guests were feeling and experiencing during the evening. We had our 3 year old nephew in the photos as well, and he did not want to be there lol, but some of the photos they took of him are my absolute favorite!
Emma Clearly Photography was our favorite vendor to work with. We have almost 800 beautiful photos from the day. Going through the photos made us feel like we were reliving our special day all over again. Not to mention the fast turn around time! We received all of our edited photos in less than 30 days from our wedding date, we were not expecting them that fast! We have been getting multiple compliments on the quality of these photos from friends and family as well. We would HIGHLY recommend Emmas team to anyone in need of photography and videography!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 08/07/2023
Thank you so much Becky and Nathan, it was such a pleasure to work with you on your beauti...
ful wedding day. We really appreciate the kind words and hope to work with you again in the future!
Brynne G
5.0
7/28/2023
We had such a wonderful experience with Emma Cleary Photography and Videography. From our initial inquiry to receiving our final content less than a month after our wedding day, we...
were blown away by the exceptional customer service. Special shout out to our lead photographer Massimo and his team who helped make our day was so special. Massimo's attention to detail, on-site professional recommendations, and continued flexibility adapting to unexpected changes helped ensure the day was as smooth as possible. We are so happy with how our wedding day was captured and cannot thank their team enough!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 07/31/2023
Thank you so much Brynne! Your wedding was so beautiful there are so many gorgeous shots! ...
We really appreciate the kind words and enjoyed working with you too!
C &
5.0
7/03/2023
We had an excellent experience working with Emma and her team. Emma was very responsive, professional, and explained the process from start to finish clearly. Wedding photographer ...
options range widely, in format, style, etc... and of all options Emma Cleary's photo style and format were the most consistent throughout. They will also most certainly listen to all your requests! We could not have picked a better wedding photographer!!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 07/10/2023
Thank you so much Claudia! We are glad that you enjoyed the experience, and thank you for ...
mentioning consistency, that is something we really strive for :) We are also very glad that we were able to honor all of your requests, and you had some great ideas! We hope to work with you again on future milestones!
Ashley K
5.0
6/25/2023
From the minute I found Emma Cleary Photography, I knew they were the business I wanted to hire for our big day.
Emma's background in fashion and editorial was a huge selling poin...
t for me, and then when we met her, we were sold completely on her professionalism and expertise, as well as the talented team of photographers she has to offer. We loved the look of Massimo's work and when it came time for the big day, it was clear he and Linera, the second lead, were the perfect pair. Our pictures came out exactly how we wanted them - real, timeless and absolutely beautiful.
We loved our experience and the finished product so much that we now wished we had invested in a videographer to capture even more memories, as we know Emma's team would have done this perfectly too.
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 06/26/2023
Thank you so much Ashley, we couldn't wish for a better review. You are too kind. It was o...
ur pleasure to be a part of your beautiful wedding! - Emma, Massimo and Linera.
Francesca C
5.0
6/15/2023
We are beyond happy with Emma Cleary and her team!!! Our wedding photos came out BEAUTIFUL. We are blown away by the results. After searching online, looking through albums and rea...
ding reviews- Emma Cleary did not disappoint. Not only are the pictures stunning, but Emma was so helpful and professional throughout this whole journey. She made my husband and I feel truly cared for and helped us make our wedding day magical. She was so quick to respond to any questions we had. Massimo and Linera did an amazing job with the photos. They were both so personable and easy to work with. We were getting compliments all night about how friendly our photographers were. They made us feel so comfortable and natural. Michael G and Michael D were our videographers and we cannot wait to see how the video turned out. They were both amazing as well! We are beyond happy and can’t recommend Emma and her team enough. Thank you!!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 06/16/2023
Thank you so much Francesca! We were so excited to work at Liberty Warehouse, we appreciat...
e you taking the chance on us since we hadn't worked there before. And it seems that it all worked out well. I am so glad that you are so happy with the photos and the overall experience. We hope to work with you and your friends and family again in the future! - Emma and team
Cindy C
5.0
6/13/2023
Choosing Emma Cleary Photo and Video was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From start to finish, Emma and her team were so patient and accommodating with us. Massi...
mo, Asya, and David were so personable and talented! They captured all the amazing memories throughout our special day. When we received our photos and video, we were speechless — they were candid and simply beautiful. They captured our special day in a photojournalistic manner which brought us back all the feels of the day! Thank you Massimo, Asya, and David for helping us capture all the loving memories of our unforgettable day! We are forever grateful!
Response from Emma Cleary Photo & Video on 06/14/2023
Aww thank you Cindy! You guys were also amazing throughout the process. We loved shooting ...
the wedding and working with you on your beautiful album! - Emma and Team
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