J. Santini Photography

Tri-State Area

About This Vendor

"Because you want to remember today forever"

The last thing I want you to worry about on your wedding day is whether or not your pictures will be everything you hoped for and more. I want to do everything I can to learn who you are, what your expectations are and how I fit into your wedding. My name is JT Santini. I am a lifelong creative who has a passion for documenting one of life’s momentous events. Weddings are arguably one of the most iconic times of our lives; being chosen to capture those fleeting moments is a privilege I am honored to be selected for. Generally speaking, I am a journalistic or documentary style photographer. After all, that is exactly what wedding photography is trying to do: document the story of your day. The only exception to this would be a short period of time to get formal portraits of you and the people closest to you. The goal is to provide you with pictures that accurately depict the story of your wedding, letting your own personalities set the tone of those pictures and making your album the perfect tool to relive a day that will escape you all too quickly. If you would be interested in talking to a photographer who marches to a slightly different beat, please get in touch! The next best thing to photographing a wedding is discussing the big day over caffeine and sugary treats. I look forward to hearing from you – Cheers!

Details

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits, Engagement, Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files, Film Photography, Online Proofing, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Printed Proofs, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Classic, Documentary

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, Wedding

Pricing for J. Santini Photography

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J. Santini Photography Reviews

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Reviewed On 10/15/2021 by Samantha Z

To start - my husband and I planned our wedding in 6 months, and were hoping to find vendors that fit our style and preferences. As soon as we spoke with JT over the phone, we knew he was our guy! He has great energy and a true enthusiasm for w...

eddings and all the love that goes with it. We met with him to do an engagement session beforehand and were so happy with the photos, and are even more stunned with how beautiful our wedding photos came out. We don’t look overly posed or stiff at all, and the energy of the day is captured beautifully. He has an incredible light, airy, journalistic style that is evident in each and every one of the photos. His pricing is so fair and with an unlimited time frame on the wedding day, we knew we struck gold. We’re so thankful for JT and his stunning capture of our wedding day!

Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2021

Oh my gosh, you guys are too much! I can't thank you enough for having me with you for such an incredible milestone. It was an amazing day so unique to you both and I know you have an amazing future together. THANK YOU!!!

Reviewed On 12/29/2019 by Caterina R

When I was going through photographers, all the ones with the style I wanted were extremely expensive. All the other photographers in my budget had very outdated photography styles and had corny photos. JT is the only photographer I found that ...

worked with my budget and had outstanding photos! My fiancé and I immediately booked him and we had beautiful engagement photos done. We recently received some wedding highlight photos and I couldn't imagine better wedding pictures! JT was with us from the beginning of preparation (around 12pm) till the end of our night (around 10pm). He was great to work with and my husband can't stop looking at the photos!

Reviewed On 11/19/2019 by Corinne D

JT is amazing to work with. At first, we were drawn to his style, each picture was simple yet seemed to really capture the emotional moment. When we first spoke I could tell we would get along. He is very personable and listens to what you are ...

looking for and isn’t pushy selling himself. He really doesn’t have to bc his work is beautiful and speaks for itself. His prices are reasonable and he offered a simple straightforward package we were looking for. We are 150% happy with the photos. A nice mix of formals and candids, and he chose perfect settings and backgrounds. We loved so many of the shots that it made it difficult to choose for our thank you cards. JT was available and communicated throughout the planning and process. It was the easiest decision we made. We would definitely recommend him and we hope to work with him again on other shoots!

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Reviewed On 9/10/2019 by Sean H

JT did a great job at my friend's Wedding back in April. I'm using him for my son's Bat mitzvah!

Reviewed On 9/07/2019 by Ashley B

J. Santini is extremely professional, prompt and talented. He photographed our engagement/wedding date announcement shoot and we were very happy with his work. He was extremely patient with our two dogs and the photographs came out excellent

Reviewed On 9/06/2019 by Bob W

Laid back, professional, super responsive. Couldn’t have asked for a better photographer!

Reviewed On 9/06/2019 by Michelle G

JT has photographed our wedding to our sons first birthday, and everything in between. It's comforting to know we have a photographer to capture life's precious moments, while we are living them. Thanks JT!

Reviewed On 9/05/2019 by Greg S

Used JT Santini for my pictures. He’s fabulous.

Reviewed On 9/05/2019 by Jess T

JT has become a great friend of ours ever since we met him when we booked him for our engagement photos, we loved him so much we booked him for our wedding as well. He totally get you, and doesn't get in the way. He knows how to read the room a...

nd what pictures you're looking for. We loved him so much we're using him again for my parents 50th wedding anniversary.

Reviewed On 9/05/2019 by Scott S

Incredible professional. Pictures came out amazing and he was a pleasure to work with.

Reviewed On 9/05/2019 by Tom T

He really listened and followed up with that we wanted. A true professional who will go above and beyond for all his clients!

Reviewed On 8/23/2019 by Angie A

He is cool and friendly and works with you and is one of the most cost effective photographers on the market in NY. I worked with him on 3 occasions. 1. my sisters sweet 16, my engagement photos and now my wedding.

Reviewed On 8/28/2017 by Kelly M

We highly recommend you sit with JT and discuss your wedding day. Once you do, you'll see how different his approach is and how comfortable you'll be working with him. We booked him the night we met with him and scheduled our engagement shoot a...

month later. Once we saw the pictures we were completely hooked and so excited for our wedding. He captured every detail beautifully. When I look back at the album all I can do is smile.

Reviewed On 5/08/2014 by M S

JT is a fantastic photographer. He listens to what you like/dont like and he does a great job reading the room. His use of lighting and the room setting is brilliant and He has an uncanny attention to detail. His pictures truly capture the ...

emotions and meaning of those he is photographing. He is a consummate professional and very easy to work with. I highly recommend JT for any event, but especially weddings!

Contact Info for J. Santini Photography

Setauket, NY | Tri-State Area

Meet the Team

Owner

JT is short for John-Thomas. Too many Johns in my family caused confusion during the holidays, so I was given my initials as a nickname :) The holidays sparked a lot of reminiscing in my family. It wasn’t long before the old photo albums were pulled out and everyone was laughing at the absurd styles and lax parenting of prior generations. Those old photographs are what ignited my interest in cameras. Fast forward through three decades of dedication and here I am enjoying it more now than I ever did back then, excited to know your family might one day flip through an album I helped create.

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