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Jesse Rinka Photography is a wedding photography studio based out of Briarcliff Manor, New York. Owned and operated by Jesse and Maria Rinka, we offer a high-end client experience for couples who truly value great photography and even better service. We are way more than just photographers, we are passionate artists who know how to navigate all of the challenges that can be present throughout the course of a wedding day with the skillset to react and adapt to any lighting conditions. Couples looking to invest in our services do so because what we offer is truly unique. It's the number one compliment that we consistently receive in addition to our easy-going nature as well as calming and positive presence throughout the entire process. Our ability to craft a timeline that allows you to both enjoy the real moments and embrace the directed ones will have you looking back on your wedding day the way that you should, with pure happiness and love. Timeless and Modern are what we are after, so if photography is important to you, let's schedule an appointment to chat about your story and your vision for your wedding day and let's see if we are a great fit for each other.
P.S. We love to engage with people...so if you ever find yourself in the area, I urge you to stop by the studio to have a look around the studio and to say hello. We are conveniently located on 1253 Pleasantville Rd in Briarcliff Manor, New York.
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Jesse, Ryan, and the rest of the team at JRP made all of my dreams come true!!! Booking them to capture all aspects of my wedding day was the best decision I’ve ever made in my life (besides marrying my husband!) They are truly INCREDIBLE at what they do!!! If you want photos and video shot in stunning perspectives that you will cherish for the rest of your life, you need to book them immediately for your wedding!! Our bridal party and family members could not stop raving about how wonderful our photographer and videographer were. The entire team was so easy to work with - they made us feel so relaxed, natural, and comfortable throughout the entire day and night. We also received our photos back SO quickly and every single one was breathtaking. Ryan’s video trailer made me cry tears of joy because it brought me back to feeling the exact same emotions I felt on that day. Maria was always so helpful and quick to respond to all of my emails & phone calls leading up to the big day, & even afterwards. If you hire this dream team for your wedding- you won’t regret it!!!
We had the pleasure of working with Maria, who keep track of all the details for the wedding and matched us with Angie the photographer. Angie and her assistant Sal really did a great job at the wedding on Saturday 10/7. Despite the rain, they made it a wonderful experience. They got to the hotel on time (in a downpour) and took so many great pics at the hotel and Harvest on Hudson. The rain lessened through the afternoon, and we did manage to get some pics in the garden. Angie and Sal were great the entire day, bringing enthusiasm, humor and exceptional professionalism and making sure our “list” of pictures was completed. They were so nice to work with and added to the magical experience. They families were thrilled!
We just received our digital album, in less than a week, and are extremely happy with all the great pictures. I would highly recommend Jesse Rinka Photography!
We really appreciated all their hard work and great energy in the crazy weather we had!
My husband and I both are SO happy we chose Jesse Rinka & team as our wedding photographer. This was hands-down one of the best decisions we made! From the start - Jesse, Ryan, Maria & the team were so professional and the passion they have for their work was evident!! They have a one-of-a-kind, unique ability to capture not just moments but the emotions behind them. Every time I look at our wedding photos AND video, I'm automatically transported back to our special day. Communication was a breeze, and they made everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I can't recommend them enough! I've received so many compliments from many, especially those who were lucky enough to experience some of the day working with them!! :) It won't be the last time we use Jesse and recommend him for the future! If you're looking for someone to capture your day perfectly, JESSE is your guy! 10000/10.
I could not be happier that we found Jesse & his team to book for our wedding. From the day we reached out, everyone was extremely professional, responsive, and very easy to work with. We booked an engagement shoot with Jesse and were absolutely blown away by his talent - and he somehow exceeded every expectation on our wedding day. Him & his team did not miss a single shot, every picture came out absolutely amazing, and as always, they were truly an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend booking Jesse & his team - 11/10 experience!
BEST OF THE BEST!!! Jesse and his team were nothing short of amazing! We hired Jesse Rinka Photography for our engagement shoot and wedding day. The whole process was seamless and easy to work with both Jesse and Maria.
First off, our engagement shoot was SO FUN! Jesse understood the vision of the ride or die on the motorcycle and the whimsical vibe in the park. He made us feel so comfortable and at ease since this was our first photoshoot as a couple.
Our wedding day 6/3/23 - Jesse and team were AMAZING! They were professional, on time, patient, and most of all FUN!
From morning till the end of the night the team was snapping away capturing all the moments and important details.
Under a very stressful time at the park with the limo company getting me to the park much later than expected, Jesse took that time to take great pictures of my husband and his groomsmen! With the short amount of time, we had at the park he was able to not only be very cool, calm and collected but took the most beautiful pictures at first look, portraits of me and my husband and me with the bridal party!
Jesse is an artist behind the lens and just understands your vision without even having to go into much detail! Working with his team made the wedding day as perfect as it was! BEST VENDOR !!! 10000/10
We got married on 9/1/2023 and cannot thank Jesse, Ryan, and the whole JRP team enough for capturing the best day of our lives! They are so unbelievably talented, calm, friendly, and easy to work with! They made us feel extremely comfortable and natural while taking all photos and videos that day. Their talent is unmatched and exceeded all of our expectations! We could not imagine our wedding day without them! If you have not booked them yet I highly suggest you do so now!!!!!
Lastly, we would like to thank Maria who was extremely helpful throughout the entire planning process!
Jesse and his team were absolutely amazing! Maria was so quick to answer any questions we had throughout the process however big or small. Jesse made both my husband and I feel so comfortable and captured exactly the vibe we were looking for. It was SO hot on our wedding day and we truly appreciate his heroic efforts to take as many pictures outside as we could. Choosing a photographer was one of the most important tasks as these are the memories we will have forever and I am so thankful we choose Jesse. Thank you thank you!
Jesse, Maria, and their amazing team went above and beyond for our wedding. Starting with our engagement shoot & leading up to our wedding day, Jesse & his team not only were professional, attentive, and extremely talented; but they also brought the best energy to our wedding day keeping everything seamless, stress-free and fun. Jesse’s work speaks for itself; our photos are stunning and it’s impossible to choose favorites!
Your photos are the only tangible memory you have of your wedding day - I cannot recommend Jesse & his team enough to capture your happily ever after!
Ryan & his team created the most beautiful Same Day Edit, Extended Trailer, and Cinematic Feature for our wedding. One of our favorite moments from our wedding day was viewing our Same Day Edit with our families & guests before cutting our cake. To have memories of all the magical moments from your wedding day to relive for a lifetime is priceless - we highly recommend Ryan & his team!
I hired both Jesse Rinka and Ryan Moynihan. They are the absolute dream team and a must have for your wedding.
Ryan did such an incredible job with our wedding video. My husband and I have watched it countless times, our family members even watched it countless times, there hasn’t been a time when one of us didn’t cry. We are blown away by his work. He captured every moment of our day and turned it into a fairytale movie. I am so grateful that I can forever cherish these moments for the rest of my life. I cannot thank you enough! To my fellow brides — it is worth it!!
I could not recommend Jesse Rinka and his team enough. Our wedding was in June 2022, and since then I have raved about Jesse and Ryan to anyone who will listen.
The morning of my wedding couldn’t have gone smoother, and I attribute a lot of that to Jesse’s professionalism and calm demeanor. He made me, my parents, and my bridesmaids feel so calm and confident. Jesse and his team were able to help us corral 40+ family members for family portraits, and took some incredible shots at Villa Barone’s lakefront property. To say my photos are stunning is an understatement, creating our wedding album was so hard because I couldn’t choose my favorites. Jesse and his team define talent, I couldn’t have imagined our wedding day without them. Pre- and post-wedding day, Maria was beyond helpful and patient with me. Whenever I had a question, concern, or an update to scheduling, Maria always replied promptly and was so inviting and friendly. The entire Jesse Rinka team felt like old friends by the end of our wedding day.
Ryan and his team were simply incredible. Ryan was thoughtful in the shots he took and walked us through everything while shooting. There were moments that Ryan caught between my husband and I that really capture the happiness and pure bliss we were feeling that day. Ryan and the team also caught amazing shots from our reception, ones that I will cherish forever. Being a bride and groom, you don’t realize the party that you are surrounded by. Watching our wedding video back, Ryan helped us catch those special memories (and dance moves) perfectly. It’s truly my favorite part of our wedding video. His talent is unmatched, and totally exceeded my expectations.
I can go on and on, I cannot recommend Jesse, Ryan, and their teams to enough people. At the end of the night, my husband and I didn’t want them to leave! Anyone would be lucky to have them be apart of their special day.
Amazing not one bad thing to say
Jesse Rinka and Team, Thank you from the bottom of Joe and I’s hearts. As we are looking through our wedding pictures we are in awe of how happy we are that we choose you to be part of our special day. Jesse and Maria went above and beyond from the day we first met to game plan our wedding day till the very last second of our day. Their attention to detail was impeccable and you can see it in every single one of our pictures and video. Our wedding day pictures capture more than just a day, it captured the love that Joe and I have for one another and the love that our friends and family had for us. Jesse and his team will forever hold a special place in our hearts and we consider them family. Words cannot even describe how highly we recommend Jesse and his team!
Jesse & Maria are quite possibly the most amazing and kind people we have ever met in our lives. We had A LOT, and I mean A LOT of changes since we booked with them in June and throughout the entire time, Maria worked with me to make sure everything would be ok, no matter what. Jesse meets with you and you automatically feel at home and comfortable.
Now, let's talk about Francis. HE IS PERFECT, AMAZING, WONDERFUL, SWEET, CARING, SUPPORTIVE, FUNNY, CHARISMATIC, ok I could go on lol. Francis (and Chris) were pure perfection on our day. They listened to everything we wanted on the day of the wedding and made sure to capture whatever it was. For example, our wedding was at VIP Country Club in New Rochelle and I wanted a shot of me and my husband sitting on the steps in the front to show off my sneakers. If you know VIP you know they have a beautiful fountain. To get the shot, poor Francis sat on the ground that was wet, just to get the shot. That's what you call commitment.
Not only, is the whole team amazing, they literally will work with you on your budget. If there's something you want, but don't see they'll do it, if there's something you don't want they'll take it out of the package.
This is who you want for your wedding. Period. End of story!
Jesse and his group were incredible the day of our wedding, but they were also fantastic every step of the way to the wedding. They were always available and truly got to know us and what we wanted. The photos are unreal. Highly recommend!
Our photographer and his assistant were both amazing. They made us both feel comfortable and listened to what we were looking for. They captured our day perfectly and just made it all easy. They blended in and made our families and friends feel comfortable too and they got beautiful shots that we will treasure always. Best advise they gave was to complete as many posed photos before the ceremony/reception. This made it so much easier so we could enjoy our reception too. They also made sure they got every shot that was on our list or at least reminded us to try to get the shot! I would highly recommend them! They were so professional and just really wonderful.
Booking Jesse and his team was one of the best decisions I made for our wedding. They were so easy to work with from the moment I reached out to them - they helped curate a package that worked best for us and they were always so responsive to questions/emails leading up to the wedding. As soon as Jesse & team arrived, I felt like I was in the best hands - they made me feel so comfortable right away. They are super creative - I couldn't believe some of the shots we got when I saw them! We've received countless compliments from our family/friends/guests on the photos/video - the quality is truly unmatched. We had Jesse as our photographer and Asi as our videographer (and two assistants) - I'm so appreciative of the experience they provided, they really helped make our day extra special and better than we could've ever imagined. I absolutely / highly recommend using Jesse & team - it's worth every penny!! Thank you Jesse, Asi & team for an AMAZING day!!
I cannot say enough good things about Jesse Rinka Photography! I saw his work at a friend's wedding years ago & knew at that moment I wanted to use him for my wedding. I think it's important to note that at that time, I was not engaged or planning a wedding. Once my fiance and I set the date & had the venue confirmed, Jesse was my first call!
Our wedding day was truly amazing in every sense of the word and Jesse & his team do everything they can to make you feel well taken care of...scratch that, they make you feel like you're a celebrity! We had Jesse as our lead photographer, Francis as our second photographer & Ryan as our lead videographer (plus two helpers). They're creative and thoughtful in each of their shots and you can tell they honestly care about doing a killer job.
We've worked with a few other members of their team this year that also deserve a shout out! Maria, the studio manager, is a great communicator and made the entire process so seamless & easy. And Mark shot at our engagement party and was just as professional, knowledgeable & great as the rest of the photographers.
If you can book Jesse Rink Photography, BOOK THEM!
Jesse and his team were amazing. We picked the package that included a video. His crew was on top and professional. They were even able to calm my soon to be husband down enough to get some beautiful natural
Photos. They also knew the love we had for our dogs and they did an amazing job of getting them involved in the photos to help create memories for us to last forever. They sent us our photo gallery within days and kept us in the loop every step of the way. I would highly recommend them to anyone
The best choice you’ll make is to hire Jesse and Ryan to capture your special day! Their entire team is always such a pleasure to work with and were super responsive through out our entire covid postponed engagement. They are extremely professional and masters at what they do. Within a week of our wedding we already received a recap album with 100 photos to start, and a highlight and trailer video film. I have received so many compliments about how stunning our photos and videos are and the compliments from actual wedding guests include how impressed they were watching the team the day of as well. If you are on the fence about including an engagement shoot or videography, DO IT! The engagement shoot helps you to get to know them so you’re more comfortable the day of the wedding and have already worked together. As for the videography, Ryan is amazing at what he does and him and Jesse work hand in hand together. They work spot on together so seamlessly. It was important to me that the photo and video team were from the same company for this very reason. We did the full team with Francis and Asi as second shooters as well. I cannot recommend this company enough, they are worth every penny. They captured our day beautifully and we will cherish these photos and videos forever!
Francis was our photographer at our engagement party June of 2022 and he was truly wonderful to work with! The whole team is very focused, organized, driven and pays attention to every detail. Our engagement photos were beautiful! We received so many compliments. Francis went above and beyond what was asked of him. We sincerely appreciate how fast the team shared the photos with us. We can’t thank you guys enough – it was a pleasure working with you!
Working with Jesse and Maria was one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding. When you plan for so long and all the hard work that goes into a wedding you want to know your memories are as everlasting as your love, Jesse captures that and more. We got married in December which means you are limited on daylight as well as having weather conditions that hinder your choice of outdoor areas to take photos; Jesse took that challenge and really created the most amazing photos that we will cherish forever. We are having the most difficult time narrowing down the photos for our album because they are all simply stunning!! No words can describe how grateful we are.
This company truly works as a team from start to finish! They are so responsive with their emails, and they really listen to what the client is looking for. Amazing, amazing work. I absolutely love our wedding photos. I would recommend this company 100%.
If only everyone could be so lucky to have Jesse and his team working with you to capture your special day!
Jesse's vision and talent made our beautiful memories all the more incredible. His photos from our wedding are keepsakes for a lifetime and truly pieces of art. For as gorgeous as his photos are, Jesse and his team are even better to work with! Could not recommend enough.
Jesse Rinka photography should be the only photographers you can hire for weddings. The entire team is amazing and a pleasure to work with. Our photos and our album are truly beautiful. We could not have been luckier that they were available for our October 2020 wedding. Jesse was a pleasure to deal with and his wife Maria is truly amazing. She designed our album and I could not thank her enough. We had Joe as our lead and Francis assisting. They were both so great. Joe planned such amazing shots with water reflection that we will swoon over forever. I cannot thank the whole team enough!!!
This is my second review of Jesse and team. This one is specific to their videographer, Ryan. Ryan was an absolute pleasure to work with. We were so excited to see the wedding trailer he put together for us and the final product of our wedding video was absolutely beautiful!
Also, he brought a great energy to the day and was fun to work with! I would highly recommend working with Ryan and the Jesse Rinka team overall.
Jesse Rinka Photography coordinated our photography session for our mini-wedding ceremony in December. Joe, the photographer, and Richie, the lighting director were such joys to work with. They were incredibly professional and well-prepared; they arrived an hour before our start time to set-up. The Jesse Rinka Photography team approached each shot with enthusiasm, knew exactly what to say to make us smile (and laugh) for the camera, and made sure our "wishlist" shots were taken. We had such an enjoyable time working with them. We highly recommend hiring this team to capture your special day!
When my husband and I first met with Jesse in his studio we knew after that meeting that we had to book him. Its very hard to find vendors who you click with and make you feel comfortable when making decisions like choosing someone to capture the most important day of your life. We decided to do photography and video with Jesse and Ryan and we were not disappointed. From our engagement shoot to the wedding day they both made us feel like we were family! They are genuine and passionate about what they do and we could not be happier. The images they capture are just amazing and I have absolutely nothing but good things to say. We are forever grateful that they were apart of our day and we will definitely be using them for all of our events in the future!
Wow. Seriously, wow! Jesse Rinka and his team are amazing. We just received our wedding proofs and there is nothing more I could ask for!! Every photo made me and my husband smile we literally sat in front of the computer for hours just reliving the night. Not only were the photos extremely high quality but they made you feel like you were right back in the moment of the day.
Also during the process him and his team were so fun to be with. They made everyone feel so comfortable! If you need a photographer for your wedding I highly recommend Jesse!!
Our wedding was 11/1/19 (yes, 2 days ago) and Jesse was the only photographer we would have used! We ❤ him!!! We were so happy & lucky to have both Jesse and his beautiful assistant (and wife) Maria with us!😉 Everything was perfect!! They are so easy to work with, make everyone comfortable, and are super professional! Jesse always makes sure to capture his couples as they are and make each wedding personalized - no cookie-cutter photos from him!
Thank you for being AMAZING!!
We can't wait to see more photos and do the album with them when it's time🥰
Jesse and his team are AMAZING! My husband and I had been looking for a photographer for our wedding online and Jesse was the first (and ONLY) one we met. After our meeting with Jesse we decided we didn't have to meet with anyone else! We had an amazing engagement shoot a year before our wedding in Little Italy and Jesse made my husband and I feel so comfortable taking photos around the busy streets of NYC. The photos and video he made for us came out so good we couldn't wait to see what he would do for our wedding day! Our wedding was almost 3 weeks ago and the photos are GORGEOUS!! I also have to shout out Ryan, Jesse's lead cinematographer, for his amazing job on our wedding recap video! My husband and I both cried watching it! Jesse and his team not only do amazing work - they are the kindest, most genuine and down to earth people to work with. We couldn't be happier to have had Jesse on our wedding day!
5 stars x 100000000000. Jesse did my me and my fiance's engagement shoot and he completely exceeded our expectations. It ended up pouring the day of the shoot so the majority of our shoot had to be under the Bethesda Terrace in Central Park, and all I can say is wow. He really did not let the rain get in the way of the shoot. Our pictures are incredible. I wish I could attach some of the pictures here. I am looking forward to seeing the magic he works for our wedding! Jesse you really outdone yourself! Thank you!
We’re a bit late in posting our review for Jesse but please don’t think that reflects on him at all..that’s just us. We had been checking out Jesse’s social media for a few months before we contacted him for a meeting thinking that our wedding might be too small for him. From the moment we finally contacted him straight through to viewing our proofs, he was amazing! He captured every special moment including my youngest granddaughter/flower girl sitting on the floor behind the Minister playing with the fake snow in her basket. Our wedding day was a very special day since we had been high school sweethearts that reconnected almost 40 years later and we can’t thank Jesse and Maria enough for capturing the blending of our families in such a beautiful and touching way.
Jesse Rinka and his wife Maria were a pleasure to work with from day 1. I am actually still working with them on my wedding photo album (delay is on my end).
Prior to signing the contract:
I had tons of questions regarding the contract that this studio sent me. I was initially worried that I would appear too difficult to work with and that they may change their mind about working with me. But Maria (studio manager) is a true professional and answered all of my questions and we discussed in detail all of my concerns. This is the reason i felt comfortable moving forward with this studio.
After signing the contract, I had several phone calls with Maria regarding the proposed schedule and the time I should allot for photos for each portion of the wedding (ex. family portraits, first look, etc). She listened and gave her opinion based on her experience and it was incredibly helpful to me.
Day of the Wedding:
I met Jesse Rinka (the photographer) for the first time on the day of the wedding (because I live in DC), and he, like Maria, was very professional. He also has a relaxing presence and is very easy to work with. The photos he took are absolutely stunning and breathtaking. I love all the photos so much that I am having a hard time narrowing down which photos to select for the hardcopy album. The online gallery is provided 60 day after the wedding date, but they still shared a few photos with me within 1-2 weeks so that I could make thank you notes.
This is a great photographer and his studio truly goes the extra mile.
Absolutely incredible!!! Jesse and his team did the photos and videos for our wedding in June at the Whitby Castle in Rye, NY and we were BLOWN AWAY by the results. The team was professional, incredibly accommodating, very well equipped, and they made us feel very comfortable. From the engagement session to the wedding day photos, Jesse and his team nailed it in a creative way that you have to see to believe! They are by far the best around and we are so grateful that they were a part of our special day!!!
We had the most amazing experience with Jesse, Ryan and Maria. From the initial consultation we knew they were going to be handling our photo/video. They are all so down to earth and easy to work with. They made every step of the process fun and easy. We did our engagement shoot in Central Park. Jesse got the most amazing shots which we used for the wedding venue. The day of the wedding came and it was even more amazing. We had some great locations and their team took full advantage. Super creative!!! We can’t wait to see our pics/video. We got some sneak peeks of both and so far we are super impressed. PS...get the drone for video. Totally worth the money. you would be crazy not to use these guys!!
Jesse and his team were absolutely amazing throughout our entire engagement and wedding process. He is so attentive to detail and as a result of that has given us stunning pictures that we will cherish forever. He and his team are extremely professional and creative!
I don’t know where to start with Jesse and his team. They are simply amazing! I was referred by one of my good friends to meet with Jesse and his team. Once my fiancé and I met with Jesse and lead videographer Ryan we knew we had to book them. Their work is unbelievable. Jesse showed us a bunch of albums of his work and Ryan shared his sample videos with us and we were amazed that we booked ASAP and we were so happy we did!!! Jesse’s wife Maria was phenomenal throughout the whole process. She answered any questions we had promptly and with such charm. The day of my wedding Jesse, Ryan and team showed up promptly and started to work their magic. They were so much fun to be around my whole family loved them! Their turn around time for video and photos are so quick! Let’s just say one of my friends is still waiting on photos and her wedding whi h was a month before mine. I highly recommend Jesse Rinka and definitely will use him again with future projects!
Jesse was amazing to work with from start to finish!! From our first meeting, engagement photos & wedding day he was super patient and incredible to work with. He had done the photography for my two best friends wedding and I knew when I got engaged he was going to be my photographer without a doubt!!
On my wedding day, Jesse, Ryan and their team were on time, very professional and super patient. The pictures and videos came out absolutely incredible!!! His team captured our magical day and all the perfect little details ! I’m
so glad I’ll have these amazing pictures and videos forever !
I HIGHLY recommend Jesse, Ryan and their team!!
Jesse Rinka and his assistant were at our venue early to set up. They were completely professional and so easy to work with. They captured the BEST photos on our wedding day that we will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you Jesse and Team!!
Could not be happier with Jesse and his entire crew! Jesse is super passionate about the work he does and it totally comes across. He took the time to get to know our families and our relationship, which was so different then any other photographer we had met with prior to, making us feel very comfortable. Very accommodating and super friendly!
Everything from our engagement shoot to our wedding day pictures came out absolutely beautiful! Jesse and his crew captured every detail beautifully. We also received our pictures so quickly! Our only gripe is that we had a hard time picking pictures to print because we loved them all!!
We 100% recommend Jesse to anyone looking for an amazingly talented photographer!
Jessie and his team were everything we could have hoped for and more! They were so professional helping is feel at ease on an amazing, but also stressful day. They also worked with us to provide services for our church ceremony which took place on a separate day. We are so happy with the final products and just when we thought we were done.. we got our wedding albums! Amazing! Between the presentation to the quality of the product, we are so happy. Pick Jesse and you will not be disappointed!!
Jesse is the best! His personality, professionalism, creativity and skills are one of a kind. Before I was even engaged I started following Jesse on Instagram and knew when the day came I wanted to book him. I did not look at any other photographers and when he was available for our date I didn't think twice. My husband and I booked him almost two years early because we knew he wouldn't be available too long. From the first meeting, to engagement session and then the wedding we had no issues. He always made me feel relieved about the day even when our timeline kept getting changed. When our wedding day finally came Jesse and his assistant Jeremy did a great job keeping me calm, laughing and of course smiling(which I kept forgetting to do lol). As the day went on Jesse captured the best memories. Every time I look at my pictures I just stare at them with such joy knowing I will always have these to look back on. We are beyond happy that we chose Jesse and every picture is better than the next. We can not thank him and his crew enough!
Wish there were more than 5 stars! Jesse Rinka and his team are absolutely phenomenal. From the engagement photos in the very beginning all the way to our wedding day, we cannot thank you enough for capturing our journey so perfectly. We were so lucky to have found such an amazing photographer. So much fun to work with and had absolutely no worries at all. Our photos are stunning and we have received countless compliments. Highly, highly recommended and we will definitely be working with him in the future!
Jesse and his team did an absolutely wonderful job with our engagement photos, wedding photos, and wedding video. From our first in-person meeting with Jesse, my husband and I were sure we were making the right decision. Jesse patiently answered all of our questions and helped us to develop our wedding schedule, which seemed to be a very daunting task at the time, with ease. Jesse is professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. We had to reschedule our engagement session due to unforeseen circumstances, but Jesse went out of his way to accommodate us. Jesse and his assistant Jeremy met us for a sunrise engagement session very early in the morning after working a wedding the night before. My husband and I couldn’t believe how beautiful our engagement pictures turned out, and it was no different for our wedding photos. On our wedding day, Jesse and his team arrived on time, were a very calming presence, and perfectly captured every moment of the day. Ryan did an amazing job with our wedding video and we are so glad we decided to go with him as our videographer. He made my husband and I both feel very comfortable in front of the camera and turned our special day into an incredible video that we have been able to share with family and friends. Jesse Rinka Photography was one of our favorite wedding vendors and the best decision we could have made for our wedding photos and video.
I would highly, highly recommend Jesse for your wedding photographer! After meeting him at his studio, we knew right away that he was the one we were going to go with - and we are so glad we did!
Posing for photos make me feel very awkward, and he did a great job at making my husband and I feel comfortable and was able to get great shots! All of photos we received are AMAZING. Our friends and family have been raving about them, and we have been having such a hard time narrowing down our favorites for the album. I would 100% recommend Jesse to all of the brides out there!
John and I couldn't be happier with our choice in using Jesse Rinka as our photographer at our Wedding. Jesse and his team are so talented and helped make our dream wedding come true ! He is so easy to work with, patient, and professional. We even got compliments from our venue on him and his team! Jesse, Jeremy, Ryan and the rest of his team made us feel so comfortable the entire day. It truly made everything that much easier and stress free. Our pictures are absolutely perfect. Out wedding video from Ryan is just as amazing! I cannot thank you enough!!!!
Choosing Jesse as our photographer for our engagement and wedding photos was an easy decision. He made the whole process enjoyable, natural, and fun!! Jesse is creative, easy to work with, passionate, and is extremely precise with every detail he puts into his work. He captured so many beautiful moments from our wedding; he exceeded our expectations in capturing the details, the emotions, and the stories the photos from our wedding told. He worked diligently throughout the night to edit and put together a preview of some of the photos for our guests to see; we have received so many compliments on our photos! I will most definitely recommend Jesse and his team!
I would highly recommend Jesse Rinka & his team for wedding photography!
I knew from the first time meeting with Jesse that he was going to make us feel comfortable on our wedding day. He took the time to get to know us, the style that we liked, and things that were special to us. (No other photographer that we met with did that).
Not only is Jesse's personality amazing, his work is even better. Our engagement shoot just so happened to be on the windiest and coldest day, and you would never know it from our pictures. He was extremely patient, and took the time to make sure our pictures were perfect and true to us as a couple. For our wedding day, Jesse was there every second capturing the most important moments. There is not one picture that we don't love. Jesse & his team even went to two post ceremony places so I could get pictures at a place very important to me & my family!
We are constantly blown away every time we look at our pictures, and we know our wedding day wouldn't have been captured as perfectly without Jesse & his team!
Jesse Rinka and his team provided a wonderful service from the beginning of our engagement all the way through our wedding and beyond. We had our engagement shoot and wedding photos done with Jesse Rinka photography and we couldn't of asked for a better photography team! Jesse knows how to capture the special moments while also making the photos unique for his clients and the event. His professionalism and passion for what he does is evident and he is able to handle whatever mother nature throws at him (our wedding day was hot and humid) and he has a great ability at managing large bridal parties! Jesse also took into consideration of all our photo requests such as family and group shots. His team took photos at all of the locations needed (at our homes getting ready, at church, our photo location at Untermyer Gardens, and our venue at Leonard's Palazzo.) My husband Jonathan and I can't wait to see how all of our photos will come together in the album! Jesse Rinka Photography offers packages for all for your needs and for many different occasions, and we can't wait to continue having Jesse and his team photograph our next milestones in the future!
Jesse really did an amazing job, and I cannot recommend him enough. He was responsive, courteous, and professional. The photos were stunning and had so many details of the wedding we now get to keep forever. We were so happy to have worked with Jesse!"
We are beyond happy with choosing Jesse Rinka to capture every special moment of our very special day. The moment we met Jesse, everything was easy and we knew we were in good hands. Posing for pictures can be awkward at times but Jesse made the process so comfortable. From our engagement shoot to wedding photos, we were completely blown away at what Jesse had imagined and produced. His photography is creative and romantic and definitely stands out above the rest. We have received so many compliments from our wedding day on how impressive our photography and videography team was and it surely reflected in the photos. (Note: We’ve been married for 23 days as of today and already have our entire wedding collection - what a turn around!!) As your wedding day goes by in a flash, it is comforting to know that every perfect moment was captured and that’s all thanks to Jesse and his team.
Jesse and his team are incredible. Very professional, and they took our request for what pictures we wanted and with who before hand so when we forgot he reminded us. The pictures came out amazing, we now have memories of the best night of our lives with these stunning photos.
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Jesse and team, I cannot begin to explain how easy you made our day. From all the prep to the actual day everything was far and away the best service I have ever encountered. JRP and team were great with every request we had and were great with using their own ideas and experience to capture our day absolutely perfectly. Anyone who is getting engaged and reading this, you only need to make one call for your photos and video and that is to Jesse and his team. Not even 12 hours after our wedding I woke up to an email of a "teaser" with photos-some would think a teaser would be 15-20 photos right? Nope, not with Jesse, try about 105 photos!! The rest of our photos came in about 3 weeks a later and our video from Ryan was very shortly there after. Everything they touched was perfect. Jesse, Ryan and team, I cannot thank you enough for making our day so special and memorable.
Absolutely loved loved loved the pictures , video and Jesse and his crew and wonderful wife!!!! They made everything perfect!!! My wedding was amazing because of they not because of my fabulous picture but because they are such wonderful people as well. Thank you so much for everything! We love you guys!
Where do I begin?!!…. You should start with my engagement photo review to truly understand how amazing Jesse is at what he does. I would have hired Jesse for our wedding photos with my eyes closed, that’s how much I trust his talent! I cried at our engagement pictures so I couldn’t even image what our wedding photos would look like. The day began with Jesse arriving to our hotel with Jeremy (the same dynamic duo that did our engagement photos) with another shooter at the grooms location. As soon as Jesse and his team arrived I knew it was show time! They did such a great job dealing with the small hotel room that had a hair & makeup team of 3, 8 bridesmaids, and a bunch of family members. The shots taken in the room were beautiful, you’d never even notice we were in a hotel – also the shots Jesse got in the lobby were breathtaking. From the moment of the first photo when I was getting my makeup done, to the very last shot at the end of the night, every single photo was completely perfect! Not to mention the same day edits that Jesse had on screen for everyone to see during the reception. We took our photos in between church and cocktail hour at Bartow-Pel Mansion in Pelham – a suggestion by Jesse. These photos look like they belong in a magazine that’s how amazing they are. And to think all Jesse did was say “tilt your head an inch to the left” and just like that, a breathtaking photo. My husband hates taking photos and our bridal party was about 17 people large and every single photo is more perfect than the last – I don’t know how he does it. I can honestly say I’ve never seen myself look more beautiful, than in Jesse’s photos. The best part of every single picture is we look like us – we may look like models at times but that’s because Jesse is that good at what he does. I don’t even think he knows how good he is, let’s just put it that way because his work aside, he is such a nice human being and that’s what mattered most to us. Working with Jesse was nothing but fun, easy and relaxing and that’s all I could ask for on our most special day. I walked away with memories captured in the most beautiful way that make me feel that exact moment when I look at them. I couldn’t be happier!!!!
Jesse and Jeremy were great! I really had no idea what I was doing, but Jesse really knew how to guide both my husband and me to wonderful poses. They were very professional, funny, and very easy to get along with. The pictures were absolutely beautiful. We highly recommend them for your very special day. Thanks so much for capturing the love that we both share in such a beautiful way!
When Tom and I stepped into Jesse’s studio in Tarrytown, NY, we knew he was the one we wanted to work with. Not only from his talent that's displayed throughout his studio, but his personality, professionalism and passion for what he does. I had a TON of questions throughout the process, but Jesse always made me feel comfortable whenever I reached out and he was always easily accessible! The day of, Jesse and his assistant, Jeremy, were so much fun to work with. They both have great personalities and work really well together. The day was also really hot and very sunny for an early October date, around 80 degrees. You can imagine running around in that heat on a very tight timeline could get uncomfortable, but both had smiles on their faces the entire time. Jesse’s turnaround time for getting us our photos was also unbelievably fast! We had them right as we returned from our honeymoon. I'll admit, my turnaround time for choosing the 70 I want for our wedding album is not as timely, but only because it’s just too hard when they’re all really good!! Tom and I would absolutely recommend Jesse Rinka Photography for any event !!! Jesse you went above and beyond and we can't thank you enough!!
Oh my gosh you were amazing! Very fun to work with and made us feel very comfortable very quickly. Great at 'crowd control' when dealing with folks or groups of tourists walking around Central Park while our photos were being done. We loved all of the photos when we got them and were very excited to share them with our friends. Probably the best way to describe it came from one of the older ladies at my knitting group: "That is one of the nicest, and most real looking/feeling wedding album I have seen in ages"
You truly did an amazing job at capturing the fun and joy that happened that day, all of your photos felt very natural and turned out beautifully!
We used Jesse for our engagement photos and our wedding photos and they all came out absolutely gorgeous. Jesse is so easy and comfortable to work with especially when you are nervous about being professionally photographed. His assistant, Jeremy was also awesome to work with on both occasions. Jesse really listened to our likes such as sunsets, city vibes, and even my favorite picture side. Our save the date magnets were of great quality as well as our wedding thank yous-- we did not have to micromanage anything because we knew Jesse was the best. I show my photos to everyone and have them hanging around my desk at work! We would recommended Jesse Rinka 1000x and more!
Like most girls, I have dreamt about my wedding day for my entire life. When it's over, all you have are the memories.. and photographs. Picking the right photographer was so important to me! Choosing Jesse to capture our big day was a no brainer. It was the easiest and BEST decision we made. Jesse is incredibly talented, creative, patient, and so much fun to work with. What sets him apart from other photographers is how much he cares. He is passionate about what he does, and that is reflected in his beautiful pictures. Jesse captured every moment and every tiny detail in between. Jesse & his assistant Jeremy made us feel so comfortable and made the entire process such a breeze. Our pictures are absolutely breathtaking, and we could not be happier with them and the awesome experience!! We are forever grateful. Wedding planning is stressful enough, but picking a photographer is so, so easy. I have and will continue to recommend Jesse to all my friends & family. Thank you, Jesse!!
Like most women, I have dreamt about my wedding since I was a little girl. You spend years (at least I did) planning your BIG day and in the blink of an eye its over. Pictures are the one thing you have to relive that day over and over again which is why it was so important to me to have the RIGHT photographer. When I got engaged I was referred Jesse Rinka by a friend of mine and after viewing his work there was no question that he was going to be my photographer! I was lucky enough to have Jesse shot my engagement along with my wedding day pictures. From day one Jesse was very accommodating and responded quickly to my many many emails. He made my husband an I feel very relaxed and comfortable and gave amazing direction throughout the entire day. His turn around time for our pictures were Extremely FAST and absolutely breathtaking !!! I am forever grateful to have these amazing pictures to cherish for the next 100 years .
I absolutely loved all of our wedding pictures . He captured the best moments on our big day ! Jesse and his staff were extremely professional and we couldn't have asked for a better photographer. He exceeded all of our expectations for our wedding pictures. We will always refer him to our family members and friends . You will not regret choosing him !
Choosing Jesse as our photographer was one of the BEST decisions my husband and I made! Jesse is incredibly talented and his passion for what he does shows in his amazing work. Our family and friends cannot stop talking about how beautiful both our engagement and wedding photos came out - and we couldn't agree more!! He perfectly captured all of the amazing moments of our day and went above and beyond! My husband and I could not be happier!
We just got back from our honeymoon and were fortunate to view our recap on the last day we were on vacation. The moments that Jesse and his team captured were absolutely amazing. I was in tears viewing them. I cant believe how beautiful the pictures came out.
Jesse and his team are the best of the best. They made us feel so comfortable while we were taking our photos and even when we weren't. I'm so happy that we were fortunate to have Jesse capture the most important day of our lives. Thank you Jesse for making our day incredible!
Hands down jesse is amazing at what he does. If you know my husband, you know it takes 30 shots to get one he doesn't look frozen, stiff, or has his eyes closed in, he Hates pictures. Jesse guided us both in the right direction, he had an eye for some amazing shots and thats an understatement. Pictures were the most important thing to me for my wedding. It rained on my wedding day, but I didn't notice. You see most photographers would have shown limitations at the sight of rain, but I kid you not Jesse and his team were flawless in their transitions for photos, they came out amazing and better than i could ever imagine. They not only were so skilled to have gotten amazing shots in the rain while my husband and I were strategically placed in dry spots, but they legit got wet and not fpr a second complained or even made me feel nervous for a second that my photos were ruined, they literally took control of the day and made it happen and itshowed in my photos. I love them. I love Jesse's work and because of him my perfect day was captured perfectly moment for moment and I will forever have that. Jesse Rinka Photography will forever be a staple in milestone moments I want captured "as is" ... perfect.
We couldn't imagine choosing any other photographer then Jesse Rinka for our engagement and wedding photos. He is so professional, creative and kind! Our photos capture so many moments and memories and are so much more than we could have envisioned. We can't stop looking at them! Thank you for being such an important part of the start of our lives together. We love him! And will defiantly be using him again!
Choosing Jesse as our photographer for our engagement and wedding photos was an easy decision. He made the whole process enjoyable, natural, and fun!! Jesse is creative, easy to work with, passionate, and is extremely precise with every detail he puts into his work. He captured so many beautiful moments from our wedding; he captured the details, the emotions, and the stories the photos from our wedding told. He worked diligently throughout the night to edit and put together a preview of some of the photos for our guests to see; we have received so many compliments on our photos! I will most definitely recommend Jesse and his team!
Jesse was by far the most amazing person to work with. He was very sweet and just so welcoming. His team is awesome. They made us laugh, and just very friendly THROUGH out. The whole process I sure will recommend Jesse and his team!! I love his work. His pictures are beyond amazing and his albums are gorgeous
I couldn't be happier and more excited with our wedding photos. Jesse is very talented and passionate and it shows in every picture. Jesse and his assistant Jeremy were a pleasure to work with. Thank you Jesse for capturing our special day!!
It was a pleasure working with Jesse as our wedding photographer. Right from the start, we were impressed by his professionalism and passion for his job. Throughout our engagement, Jesse was supportive and communicative. On our wedding day, Jesse made us feel comfortable and at ease. He is a true artist and captured some amazing moments for us that we will always treasure. We could not be happier with our choice!
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