Hoffer Photography

ion and passion for photography are unmatched. Amy and Tony always made you feel as though you were the most important couple they had ever photographed. They made you feel comfortable, and stressed the importance of staying relaxed and enjoying your special day. Amy and Tony pride themselves on capturing your special moments while barely making their presence known. They take the time to get to know their couples so they know how to capture your personalities best. Your photos will always be one-of-a-kind and unique to your special day. Their flexibility, including willingness to travel, and clear communication made the entire experience stress free. We just wish we had more reasons to hire the Hoff Squad! Thanks Guys!

e first time we met them and the quality of their work is above and beyond anything we have seen before. Their entire team is extremely responsive and helped us navigate through re-planning our wedding during COVID. I recommend them to everyone I know that is getting married- you will not be disappointed!

un, which is a pretty big deal, because usually I hate getting pictures taken. I 1000% recommend her for any sort of photo shoot, and look forward to working with her again next year!

sionate, kind, funny, extremely down to earth. Here is a message I wrote to them when I first saw my engagement photos: "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I am both speechless and screaming at the same time. First off, how you guys pull this out so fast is mind blowing. Second, I don’t even know how to describe how incredible the rest of these are!! As an avid follower of your blog I thought I knew what to expect, but no. I know I keep repeating myself but you two are truly the second best thing about this whole wedding experience, after marrying my husband, of course. Every shot is better than the last. You made us look so great, it is pretty surprising and incredible. Definitely the best we’ve ever looked in photos. I thought the one you initially posted would be “the best” but there is no best, I cannot choose. I don’t know what else to say other than that I cannot wait to see you guys again at our wedding!! If you are interested in hearing some comments from our friends and family they have been: “EPIC”, “SO you”, “SO New York,” and “the ice cream truck shot is so great!” “tender AF”

so used the “Guestcam” from the Hoffers for our photo booth. They helped us to pick a backdrop and even provided some fun props (we supplemented with our own props too). I would say the attendant did a good job but she didn’t seem totally familiar with the technology. For instance the Guestcam supposedly does animated gifs but this service was not offered or made clear to anyone about how to do it. But the Guestcam quality was great and our guests loved it overall. We got our photos back less than a month after the wedding and we were blown away. Jim has an amazing eye for detail and made us feel so comfortable even when we weren’t sure how to pose. But every single picture turned out better than we envisioned. We love our pictures so much we can’t decide what should go in our album! Thank you!

by their pure energy and enthusiasm throughout the night. We knew that when the time came those were the type of people we wanted to surround ourselves with. Being a photographer, Nick had pretty high standards for what he was looking for in a wedding photographer. We both agreed that while we wanted some of those key shots, we did not want the quintessential wedding photography that you see online. We wanted a unique, artistic approach to our pictures that would truly capture the two of us as a couple, which is exactly what we got! We got the pleasure of working with Tony and Amy 4 times over the course of the last 15 months. Nick surprised me with having them capture the proposal at Grand Central Station, which truly made the day even more special. Immediately following the proposal, we were so determined to lock in the Hoffers for the wedding that we started the process of looking for venues and literally coordinated the day around when they were available. If there was one thing we weren’t willing to negotiate on, it was them! Luckily, we found a day that worked for everything! We shot an engagement shoot with them in Tribeca, NYC that was probably one of the most fun experiences we have had together. Tony and Amy made us feel so comfortable to where we could just be ourselves. It literally felt like having two friends with you all day. I don’t think the smiles ever left our faces. We were so blown away by the results and couldn’t wait to share the pictures with our family and friends. As an additional experience for me, I did a boudoir shoot as Nick’s wedding gift with Amy Hoffer and Lindsay Backner that was a once in a lifetime experience. It was such a memorable time for me. The confidence I felt in that moment and then in seeing the results afterwards was something both me and my husband will cherish for many years. I couldn’t thank the two of them enough for making me feel like a million bucks that day and for the beautiful images I can now look back on. When you’re hiring vendors for a wedding, you try to work off recommendations as much as possible. After that, you’re pretty much left with online reviews, phone interviews and hoping that you have made the right decisions. When we hired Hoffer Photography we had no doubt in our minds that we made the best decision for our day. We knew that we had hired individuals who would amplify our day with their talent and positivity. We fully entrusted them to capture our most precious moments and felt completely comfortable in leaving creative liberty at their disposal. Not only were we so impressed with them that day, but our family and friends have all commented on how wonderful they both were. They seemed to be everywhere you wanted them to be, capturing each special moment, but you never really knew they were there at the same time! We’re so thankful for these past 15 months and getting to work with the Hoffers. We can only hope that we will have more opportunities to work creatively together in the future!

photography is truly unique! It’s obvious that they genuinely care about each and every couple that they work with. Tony and Amy have a gift for seeing things differently than everyone else and for taking the most incredible pictures that will leave you speechless and wanting more! They even coached us when we asked for advice on how to pose or where to look! Tony and Amy are extremely talented, very professional and so down to earth! The Hoffer squad made taking pictures so much fun and we had an absolutely blast working with them! Highly recommend them to anyone needing a photographer!

arried about 5 months ago, and I have already started crying writing the first few sentences of this review. "Gratitude" does not even begin to explain my feelings toward Amy and Tony, who are not only the most talented, creative, funky photographers in the world but two incredible souls that we consider true friends. The photos from our wedding (and from our engagement session) are stunning. There is no other word for them. Every time I open our album or click through our Facebook pictures, I lose my breath, because we look like ourselves in EVERY. SINGLE. SHOT. You can feel the emotion in every single photograph. How is that even possible?! When we were planning the wedding, the most important things we were looking for were the music & the photos. We went to Amy and Tony's house to meet with them (the 2nd photography team we met with) and I started crying in the driveway as we left, saying "I cannot believe we found them." I just felt so lucky, and we texted them less than an hour later (before we even got home) asking for the contract. I felt like they *knew* us, and that made me feel like our wedding day would feel comfortable, authentic, and easy. And, it was. It really was. Tony and Amy are so funny, cool, easy-going, positive, and goofy that every session felt like the best date ever. I forgot I was being photographed and instead just felt like my best self, enjoying the moment with the love of my life. AND THE RESULT IS MAGICAL. MAGICAL. To give you an idea of how impactful Amy and Tony are, one of my strongest memories of the wedding was in the quiet moment after putting on my wedding dress. My mom left the room to go gather the bridesmaids, and it was just me and Tony. I finally took a deep breath and said "I'm getting married." I started shaking and smiling and feeling EVERYTHING all at once. It was spiritual and powerful and I just remember thinking, "What would this be like if any other photographer was here?" I was able to have that special moment, that feeling of being a BRIDE, 100% genuinely and authentically. I felt like I had a moment to myself, even though Tony was there, because Tony made me feel so safe and comfortable. And now I have it in a picture that makes me cry every time I see it. I could go on and on about this but the reality is, Tony and Amy are artists that see PEOPLE. They are empaths that use their gift to create beautiful pieces of art that you will treasure for the rest of your life. They see moments that others don't see. They capture feelings in their photographs. No staged nonsense, no Pinterest trends; true, beautiful, raw, real emotions of the people you love. What else could you ever want.

ures I've ever seen! They have the ability to capture moments in time that truly encapsulate the joy, excitement, and love on your wedding day that you'll want to remember forever. Looking back on our photos, I genuinely feel like I am reliving the day all over again. Their attention to detail is impeccable, their creativity is undeniable, and plus, they're a blast to spend the day with! All of our family and friends have not stopped gushing over the images, and we're so excited to look back on them for years to come. Book Hoffer Photography now and spend your energy worrying about something else - they've got this. I promise.

e's suggested vendor list and to be totally honest we initially looked pass them because I thought I knew what I wanted. I can confidently say, you don't know what you want until you look at Amy and Tony's photography. After second guessing what I thought I wanted, we looked to the Hoffers. Once I saw the moments they captured and the people they are, I was prepared to do anything to have them capture my wedding. My husband and I are big on booking people not companies, and that is exactly what you get with the Hoffers. They are some of the most genuine and kind, not to mention coolest, people we've ever met. For our engagement shoot they were totally down for our ideas (formalwear in the woods, rowboats and photographing from kayaks, etc) and made us feel like the cameras weren't even there. The same can be said for our wedding day. When we got our pictures back I remember saying, "Wait, were they like sitting in the aisle??" You don't just book photographers when you book them. They helped us through the entire process, gave us tips and tricks the day of, and Tony even helped with my veil when it just would not stay put for my mom and sister. We aren't the only ones totally gushing over Amy and Tony though. Our friends and family can't get through talking about our wedding without raving about the Hoffers at least once (but usually more). To put it simply, if my husband and I got married over and over again, we would book the Hoffers every time.

hey could get to know us. I knew from the quality of their photos they would be perfect, but then when you start to work with them it goes above and beyond just photography. They are so professional, sometimes you forget they're around and you'd just enjoying your day with friends and family. On my wedding day morning my makeup artist was running a little late as were the groomsmen. Instead of getting frustrated or looking to me for answers Tony & Amy set out a plan. Amy found locations for first looks and bridal party pictures. Tony kept in touch with her so that the brides maids (and me) never crossed paths with the groomsmen. Tony even helped me get my veil in when my mom had trouble getting it secured. We received our photos back less than a month after the wedding and they perfectly capture the joy, laughter, happiness and love from our wedding day.

hotographers’ work/style and put a lot of effort into the search because I knew that having amazing photos of my wedding was one of the most important things to me. As soon as we left our initial meeting with Tony and Amy, we weren’t even in the car before I told my then fiancée, “those are our photographers, we are signing the contract when we get home.” Amy and Tony make you feel like you are old friends (like seriously you want to be their besties), which makes the shooting experience fun, carefree and results in the most incredible photos. I think that is one of the things that makes them unique, you feel so comfortable around them that the camera seems secondary, you don’t even realize they are getting all of these amazing shots of you because you are just “hanging out”. You can also feel that they are just as invested as you are in making sure you having memorable photos and that makes them so special. We just received our wedding photos and I started tearing up. Through their photos it is like reliving the whole day over! For me this was amazing especially in regards to the reception photos since there are so many moments that are a blur since it goes by so fast. What we love so much is that Tony and Amy captured so many candid moments at the wedding/reception, so you actually get to see what an amazing time your guests had and you feel the joy. Plus, their photos just make the bride and groom pop! If you want photos that are NOT going to be run of the mill, static, typical wedding photos: pick the Hoffers. If you WANT creative, colorful, imaginative, candid shots: pick the Hoffers. Invest the money in your wedding photos and go with Tony and Amy, they are just the best!

ng you want in a wedding photographer, you will find with Amy and Tony. They are simply the best.

ven more fun on our actual wedding day. Jim and his second shooter, Tommy, made us very comfortable while we were getting ready and grabbed great shots of both of us, our families, and our bridal party. The photos from the day were exactly what we had hoped for - tons of candid shots of us interacting with our families and friends, as well as some gorgeous photos of the two of us that made us look way more photogenic than we could have imagined. I would highly recommend the Hoffer group to any friends getting married in the future!

started planning a wedding. After meeting with a handful of photographers, no one was really wowing us until we met Tony and Amy. From the first meeting with Tony and Amy we felt like we had known them for years. They made us feel so comfortable, which is huge when those people are taking your picture. When it came to the wedding day there is no one else I would have wanted there. I think I spent more time with Tony than I did with my husband that day. Tony and Amy are an amazing pair and are there for literally everything. Whether it's fixing veils and boutonnieres, hiding in the trees, or getting you a much needed margarita, they do it all while taking amazing photos. They were worth every single penny and I'm sure we will be calling them for more pictures throughout our lives!

n’t see but will now remember forever! Thank you guys for capturing our special day so beautifully!

ALL of our pictures came fully finished and edited in 3 WEEKS! Some of my friends waited months for theirs. We even had a preview while still on our honeymoon! The pictures were so unique and captured the day so perfectly I only cried the first 10 times going through them ! If you’re even considering using them just do it!! Everything I’ve seen them turn out is simply perfection!

gh their portraits are beautiful, the Hoffers have a way of freezing moments which is super important to us. On the day of, Amy and Tony were so chill and most of the time, we barely knew they were there. When we did catch them from the corner of our eyes, we saw them capturing so many moments that we can not wait to relive. When our blog post went live just 3 days later, it was an amazing feeling to relive the excitement of the weekend. We know once we receive all of the images, it will bring us back to that night, which is one we will never forget thanks to their amazing photos. Thank you Amy and Tony!

or our wedding day. Needless to say, they exceeded them all. Tony and Amy are so kind, thoughtful, FUNNY, and we got so many compliments during and after the wedding about how wonderful they were. We decided last minute to have them put together our wedding album. It was a collaborative process and Amy was open to notes, but we loved EXACTLY what they put together for us, and we even had them add 10 more spreads. On top of it all, they are quick and efficient in the post-production process, which is always appreciated when we were anxious to see the photos! From the first meeting to the final product delivery, the experience was amazing. Budgets can be tight in the moment, but wedding photography can last centuries. To the ones who are debating reaching out, they are more than worth it. Hire them. Buy their plane tickets. Fly them across the globe. Whatever you need to do to get them to that special event. They will exceed all of your expectations and then some. It will not take but a few moments speaking with them to realize how talented they are at capturing your moments, and then you see the end result, and even just their “sneak peeks”, and exceed that even more. Their talent and art speaks for itself, so this is just a simple thank you from one new Mr. & Mrs. to their spectacular vendor. Tony and Amy, you are simply amazing and we will treasure this beautiful photography for years to come. Thank you so so so much. -Jenn and Brian Moore, 9.22.17

we wanted to see in our photos, not some plastic couple, but ourselves. I am not a big planner. I am not someone who had planned her wedding years before her engagement. Having now gone through all the planning I can fully appreciate how much goes into that one day. I also appreciate how quickly that day comes and goes. What has always been most important to me was capturing our memories and the feel of that day because it's literally over in a moment. I cannot express how beautifully Farid managed to capture our memories. I have poured over countless portfolios and he stands out as wonderfully unique. He does not simply capture a first look, first dance, or a father's toast but makes them into art. When you look at his photos you can feel what you felt that exact moment, the nerves and the excitement and it's an awesome thing. So of course I would highly recommend him. I promise should you choose him as your photographer you will spend at least part of the day wishing you could see things from his perspective. I can also promise when you finally are seeing the final product, your day, you will be amazed.

nthusiastic and shared their excitement with us when they got an award winning shot which was much appreciated. They were creative and adventurous which was exactly what we were looking for. Tony was able to crack a smile from me on more than one occasion even during my stress filled moments with his bubbly personality and quirky comments. (Much appreciated, Tony!) Not to mention their shots are untouchable. Together their talent is undeniable. I’m absolutely honored that they were able to be apart of our special day and capture the most perfect pictures for us.

id an absolutely AMAZING job with our photos. They are stunning, creative and perfectly displayed the emotions of our wedding day. We could not have asked for better photos. Farid was not pushy, but still made great suggestions, while also making sure to get the shots that we asked for. It really is true - The best way is to just let them do their thing. These guys know what they are doing! The Hoffer Team is the best of the best! We would use them again in a heartbeat. Thank you Farid, Lindsay and Thomas for capturing our wedding weekend memories that we can look back on forever!

decided we could skimp on literally anything else, but that. Leading up to the wedding I was worried about pretty much every little thing, except them and that was such a great feeling. Throughout the whole day they made us feel so relaxed and almost like they weren't there. Which in turn captured the most genuine real pictures of us (and our guests!) that we will cherish forever. We haven't stopped receiving compliments on how amazing our photos are. They seriously blow every other photographer out of the water with their shots and techniques. They are the BEST team, incredibly kind and fun with a great sense of humor. I can't say enough great things about them. But I will say, if you don't book them you will regret it. No one else even comes close to what they can do. They are THAT AMAZING!

huge part of that. They gave great direction during pictures, but allowed for a lot of candid moments to be captured. We received our pictures very promptly and they were even more beautiful than we could have imagined!! We received the link to make our album quickly as well...yet are still sifting through the pictures to decide on our favorites. We would highly recommend using them for your special day!

th these guys! We had so much fun hanging out with them. Just check out their website and you will totally understand. Simply the best. Thank you for making our day so special!