Jean Kallina Photography

our photographs and our photographers. Many people commented on their professionalism and how unobtrusive they were. Some of the most glowing compliments came from those who were not able to attend the wedding. My grandmother said she cried when she saw them and now feels as if she were part of our wedding day. Jean captured the emotions of the day and all of the beautiful details that we hardly got a chance to see… the day went by so fast! We really appreciated her professionalism and pleasant demeanor. And we got our photos in less than two weeks! Jean was truly a joy to work with and we highly recommend her services to all who inquire … we always say … best decision we made of all our vendors!

. We got our pictures in about 4 days. All pictures are wonderful.

hat I had. As other brides said, she was a very calming presence during the day. I am not that comfortable having my photo taken, and my husband is not either, but we were completely at ease! She is so professional and made us feel like we were doing a good job during the photos of us and I guess we were because they are stunning. Everyone is telling us all the time how beautiful they are. Also my parents loved her and that is a big plus. We were so happy and would recommend Jean Kallina Photography to Anyone getting married, without hesitation!

ive. My only regret is that I asked for all images to be in color, and many of them are in b/w and some files weren't touched up (simple touch-ups like straightening the edges, etc.). I don't have a problem doing my own touch-ups, but I am sorry that I don't have the original color for some images. Even the b/w images are beautiful, however. Otherwise, a perfect experience!

ot of fun and did a great job corralling the ring bearers/flower girls for group photos, they were not in the way at all during the day/didn't feel like we were being paparazzi stalked at our reception and I thought her prices were extremely reasonable given quality of service and location. Also her Instagram is really awesome, so you know she's passionate about taking good photographs even when she's not on the clock. I would definitely recommend!

ur event in pictures. Her style is quiet and unassuming yet she and her staff were ever present taking hundreds of photos – at both the rehearsal and the wedding - capturing all the excitement and enthusiasm of our wedding weekend. Her skill and creativity was evident in the formal pictures, the candids and all the little detail shots she took throughout the event. Her understanding of color and perspective enabled her to create fantastic photographs – pictures that, over the years, will send us right back to that lovely summer weekend in August. She didn’t miss a detail and for that we are truly grateful.

nough. Thank you Jean for the wonderful photos that we will cherish for our lifetime.

email and phone inquiries. The turnaround time after the wedding was fast and the quality over exceeding our expectations. If you are getting married in the Hudson Valley, my husband and I highly recommend her.

raphers in the area, we considered going cheap on a photographer or even having a friend take pictures for us. We are so glad that we didn't go down that route. Having these amazing photos to look back on is absolutely priceless. We had the best day of our lives but it went by so fast and there were moments that we missed all together. Her photos captured the spirit of our wedding perfectly. She was extremely unobtrusive which we loved, but she somehow captured every amazing moment at the same time. We've gone to weddings where there is a videographer with a bright light shining in your face or photographers blocking your view of the bride and groom or getting right in the middle of your group making your feel uncomfortable and the pictures look unnatural. Jean's presence allowed such natural photos to be taken and everyone just looked like they were having fun in the moment rather than posing for pictures. She has an amazing eye for detail and every picture came out truly beautiful. We highly recommend not skimping on a photographer and we highly recommend Jean!

d Jean is unobtrusive as she photographs the affair yet she took a million photos. I love the way she shoots the accessories from the wedding. The shots of the bride and groom and bridal party are gorgeous!

was stunning. What we were surprised by was how reasonably priced her packages were. We got exactly what we wanted for exactly the price we wanted. This is one area of your wedding you do not want to cut corners! Don't leave your one and only chance to capture these photos up to a family member or a friend. And don't take a chance on any other photographer for your New York wedding! We loved Jean and we loved her work!

tiful photos, and she did! They are truly so artistic and unlike any wedding photographs I have ever seen. She gave me exactly what I was looking for. I had a very rustic wedding but I still wanted everything to look beautiful and romantic. And it does! We could not be happier!

home - because they are all natural, warm and elegant. Jean also shot our engagement photo shoot in Cold Spring, NY - which was another wonderful experience that yielded great photos. Thank you Jean!

t I feel like I am reliving the moment. Jean has a way of capturing your emotions and saving them eternally in an image. On our wedding day she was organized, never obtrusive and a pleasure to work with. She had my images ready by the time I had arrived home from my honeymoon. I highly recommend her.

The weather started off less than perfect, but Jean explained that the light was perfect for photography and she certainly took the most beautiful photos I have ever seen. We get tons of compliments, not only on how beautiful they are buy on how professional she was and not in the way ever. Even during the ceremony she got very intimate images but I never knew she was taking them. We are just thrilled and grateful that we found Jean.

photographs edited and organized, efficient with her time, and takes care in capturing the big 'picture' and the details as well. It was a pleasure to work with her on my day. I am so lucky to have found such a wonderful and talented photographer who not only documented my wedding thoroughly from start to finish, but who I really enjoyed having with me as my photographer for such an important day for me. Jean's expertise in photography in a variety of settings was remarkable as we started for our First Look photos in a garden, had the ceremony in a church, a horse-drawn-carriage in the sunny afternoon, and an evening venue at the Beekman Arms Inn. I will treasure the photographs Jean took forever! I can't wait to print them all.

s in photography, so she knew exactly what she wanted as a professional photographer.) After researching many photographers she decided on Jean Kallina. My daughter was especially impressed with Jean's color photography and recognized Jean's excellent use of the camera and processing techniques. Jean and her assistant were wonderful to work with and very professional. Jean's photographs are unique, tender and exceptional! I agree with my daughter's choice and I would highly recommend Jean as the photographer for a wedding or other special family events!

g the ceremony she got amazing shots without even being remotely intrusive. And the best part is all the pictures turned out absolutely beautiful.

exactly what I was looking for. We set up an engagement session with her - and were two clueless people about where to shoot, what to wear, and frankly I was just awkward due to nerves and inexperience! Jean suggested a beautiful location and guided us through the pictures, her demeanor completely eliminating the awkwardness of being photographed. We had lunch with her and talked about what we wanted for the wedding shots etc. Oh and the pictures were simply stunning! And if that wasn't enough Jean was simply amazing on the wedding day. She helped us set up formal shots, captured the small details of my home and pets ( which meant the world to me ) and was like a shadow passing through the entire day. I barely even noticed her! She took some of the beautiful pictures I have seen. I could't believe they were of MY wedding day. The most amazing part of her photography was that she was able to capture - somehow - what it felt like to be at our wedding. Looking at the photos , you can see the genuine emotions of the candid shots, and how skilled she is at capturing it. Anytime in the future I need a photographer - Jean will be who I call. The proofs arrived at lightening speed - less than two weeks! I HIGHLY recommend her for any event.Many friends and family have also remarked at what amazing pictures we have and that they're jealous of what a fantastic photographer we had!

but still captured all the important and spontaneous moments. Jean did all that and she was very flexible when the location of the ceremony changed moments before it began due to rain. She was also able to get all the photos done in the outdoor locations we wanted between rain drops. Her photos are beautiful and a great mix of posed and candid.

btrusive which we loved. We wanted lots of candids and unposed photos and we got tons of those and our portraits are artistic, creative, beautiful and we get so many compliments on our photos. Without hesitation I would recommend Jean to anyone getting married. We can not speak highly enough of her work and are grateful we found her.