Jon Pivko

We are not photo people so we're worried about finding a photographer that would understand our vibe. Jon was exactly that individual. He was calm and relaxed, and adjusted his photography style to make sure we were comfortable - and having fun. He was easy-going and personable, yet extremely professional. During both the welcome event and wedding day, Jon seemed to be somehow every where, making sure that every photo and moment was captured. Kudos to his team for doing everything possible to block the sun, even if that meant holding a heavy lamp up in the air for way too many photos.

We have nothing but lovely and amazing things to say about Jon. Our wedding day photos were beautiful, and we have so many favorites from the day! Jon totally captured all of the love, joy and good vibes from our day, and we feel so lucky to have such a beautiful gallery from our wedding day to treasure. Even beyond our photos, Jon is an awesome person to work with. Any time we were with Jon, he was so kind and professional, but also made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. We sincerely loved having Jon with us to capture our wedding day and adore all of our amazing photos!

Jon was the perfect photographer for our day. He completely understood our vibe, was a lovely addition to the day, and the photos are beautiful!

Could not have asked for a better photographer, we loved him from the moment we met for our engagement shoot. You end up spending more time with your photographer than anyone else so having someone we were comfortable with and with a great sense of humor was huge for us. Our day was a little chilly and he made sure to get all of the beautiful shots with his second shooter Michael. Jon has a great eye for portraits, editorial photos, and candid moments that make you relive the day over and over!

If Jon is available for your wedding, you must book him immediately. He is the absolute best at what he does and we were so lucky and grateful we got to work with him. He is beyond talented and captures everything so beautifully. Not only is he great at what he does but he is amazing to work with. He is so nice, understanding, professional, the list goes on and on. Wedding day can be hectic but he made sure we stayed on schedule and took all the pictures on our shot list. He has not only captured my wedding but my two sister's weddings as well and we wish we had another sister so we could work with him again. Long story short, if you want the best pictures for your wedding day, book Jon.

Jon and Michael were absolutely incredible. They were easygoing, prompt and wonderful to deal with. They came with both film and digital cameras (as requested by my husband), and we cannot WAIT to see how the photos come out!

Jon is the person you need to photograph your wedding. He captured everything so beautifully, and with an artful but documentarian style eye. The photos captured every emotion of the day. I truly do not know how he captured it ALL. Oh, and he happens to bring a calm, easy going energy to the day that makes everyone feel at ease. I cannot recommend him enough. I’d say my husband and I are tough critics… and we’re blown away by his work. So glad we went with Jon, would hire him 100 times over. Go with him.

Jon was incredible! He was our photographer for our wedding back in October 2022. We are at a lost for words. The photos came BEAUTIFUL, more beautiful than we ever thought possible. He captured our special day perfectly. He was professional and very accommodating. He guided us and made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. He made sure we were stress free and went above and beyond with the photos he delivered. Thank you so much Jon!

It has taken me forever to write a review for Jon--not because Ken and I don't love our wedding photos, but, rather, we love them so much that we have been at a loss for how to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to Jon for capturing our special day. Jon is personable, provides excellent cues for us awkward folks that need modeling help, and is also able to capture the candids flawlessly. He has a great eye, and, above all, is a fantastic photographer. I am so thankful to Jon for capturing every second of our special day.

We worked with Jon for our wedding in October 2022 and he was fantastic! The planning process was very easy and he offered great input on our timeline for the day and important photos to keep in mind. On the day of our wedding, he was so easy to work with and truly captured the beauty of our wedding. We recently got all of our photos back and we are so happy with the outcome. These photos will last a lifetime. Thank you, Jon!

Jon and his team were an absolute dream to work with. Not only are they super talented, but were incredibly personable and fun to spend time with on the day of our wedding. Our wedding party is still commenting on how great they were. Jon especially is super personable, kind, patient, and quick to respond. There is no other photographer I would hire.

Jon knew exactly what details to capture, and was fantastic in making sure that he captured the spirit of our wedding. Everyone we spoke with was impressed with Jon's work and charisma during the wedding. Thanks to Jon and his team, we now have a beautiful portfolio of photos and video that we can remember our special day by!

Jon is amazing. His work speaks for itself but he is also just a genuine, down to earth person. He made my husband and I feel more than comfortable during our engagement session, our minimony last year, and this year’s wedding. Although I haven’t received the video yet, I know it is going to be amazing because of his video from our engagement and last year’s minimony. Great, great person to work with and he makes you look stunning even while we were dripping in sweat! Cannot recommend enough.

Picking a wedding photographer is one of the hardest items for a wedding. How do you pick someone who will capture the memory of one of the most important days of your life. My husband and myself reviews hundreds of photographers portfolios, specifically looking for a certain aesthetic. We cant stand the generic wedding stills that most people end up getting. We wanted the photos to still breathe and capture the little moments. Jon's work captures just that. Even in the photos that are standard shots, Jon's work capture the life of the moment, his eye for these minute details truly makes his work stand above any other portfolio that we found. During our wedding which was planned for outside, mother nature decided to rain, and not only rain POUR. We had to work around the new landscape and were able to move our wedding photos to a romantic rain drenched first look, to stunning photos that have a renaissance vibe full of lush elegance. These photos are so stunning that all of our photographer friends are in awe of the photos. Jon's work, his ethic and his easy going nature make him such an amazing photographer. We cant wait to work with him for other family shoots as we grow our family.

It's hard to put into words our deep appreciation for Jon, and the beautiful photos he captured of our wedding day. When vetting photographers it was honestly instantaneous when speaking with Jon, that he was the one for us! We had already LOVED his work (and his photo-style, which really stands out from your classic 1,000-I'm so bored-posed-pictures wedding album) but and speaking to him was the icing on the cake (no pun intended). Jon is a class act, a pleasure to work with, and above all else an incredibly talented photographer. We were lucky enough to do an engagement shoot last summer with Jon too and it was a treat to spend time together before the big day. He also fully submerged himself in June ocean water (not so warm yet, as any North East coast beach-goer knows) to get *THE SHOT*. I could go on for days honestly, but will chalk it up to this: if you want to enjoy every aspect of this process from start to finish, end up with the most stunning wedding pictures, and have a few good laughs along the way, look no further. We feel so very lucky to have worked with Jon.

When I first stumbled upon Jon's portfolio, I instantly knew we had to hire him to capture our engagement shoot and wedding. Little did I know back then just how grateful I would be for making this decision. Like many couples whose weddings were in jeopardy because of the pandemic, my husband and I were forced to rethink what our wedding would look like for the safety and well being of our guests. We ended up pivoting towards shooting a creative, "love story" short film with Jon that we would premiere virtually to our guests (*think not your average wedding video*). It was the most challenging yet fun and adventurous projects we've ever endeavored on and we honestly would not have wanted to venture on this journey with anyone other than Jon. Throughout our time working with him, we've experienced first hand how hard working and driven by passion he is. He will go above and beyond for his clients and is truly a master of his craft, taking just the right amount of creative risk to add something special to his art. But not only is his work so thoughtfully crafted; Jon is also just a genuine, laid back, no-bs type of guy. He is incredibly professional, looks out for your best interest, and is sensitive towards others. Even in the toughest of situations like what we've all faced in 2020, he was selfless, willing to be flexible, and gave 110%. I cannot stress enough how worth it and positive of an experience you'll have working with Jon. Seriously, you will not regret it.

Jon is the best. First and foremost, his photos are amazing. He doesn't rush, he's an engagement/wedding pro and he works with the couples' personalities to make sure the photographs are representative of them. I was nervous to take the engagement photos, but Jon made us feel so comfortable and he gave us the right amount of direction so that we didn't look or feel awkward. Jon was super accommodating during our Covid postponements/angst and accommodated our backyard micro wedding on only three weeks' notice. He was unobtrusive and found all the best spots for photos. He was 100% willing to work with us to make sure we captured our wedding properly. He got our digital gallery to us in exactly one week. Amazing. We could not be more pleased with the photos and with the service. We hope to have our big wedding in July and during all of the rescheduling, making sure Jon could be the photographer was always the top priority.

Hiring Jon was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding. He was incredibly professional, patient, and, most importantly, talented. We have gotten so many amazing compliments about our engagement pictures, wedding photos, and highlight video. Our wedding lasted 2 days and 3 events and he came fully prepared for the task at hand by taking copious notes beforehand and knowing exactly how the days would play out. Our wedding was larger than most and he handled all our guests and family members professionally. We're so excited to enjoy these photos and videos for decades to come!

The moments he was able to capture were incredible. Every photo is either filled with love or so much fun. Jon made us feel so comfortable, at ease and never like he was in your face. The videos are breathtaking, the photos make you relive every moment - it exceeded any expectation we had. We can’t thank him enough!!

We had Jon as our videographer for our wedding and we were so lucky to have him. It was 95 degrees on the day of our wedding, even though I could tell it was hard for Jon, he never complained and he went above and beyond taking outdoor shots without being asked. We were so grateful of his professionalism. Jon also communicated and coordinated well with our photographer, and I learned how important it is only because he did it so well. Jon really helped our day amazing and we can't thank him enough!

I knew I wanted Jon as my wedding photographer since before I was even engaged. I was stalking a friend of a friends wedding photos and was in awe of the feeling and emotion Jon was able to capture in every picture. His candid shots are what really drew me in. After I picked my venue and wedding date (I was engaged now) I immediately contacted Jon and quickly after that, was a phone call to my now husband of me screaming into the phone "Jon Pivko is going to shoot our wedding!" We had a little meet & greet where Jon went over all of his packages with us and we just got to know each other better. Jon is so laid back (which helps if you're a nervous bride) but also professional and passionate about his work. He listens to what you want and he makes it happen. Fast forward to my wedding day and Jon was there prompt and prepared to live up to my expectations. After receiving my photos I can honestly say Jon went above and beyond for us. The photos are more amazing than I ever could have imagined and I am shocked at how he was able to capture every moment perfectly. I highly recommend Jon. There isn't a single thing I would change or add to my photos, he took care of it all.

LOOK NO FURTHER- Jon is the best! After seeing all the amazing photos on his Instagram and website, we knew he was the photographer for us. Our wedding was on May 17th and we got our pictures back within 6 weeks. All the pictures were put on the cloud and it was really easy to download and save to our external hard drive. Jon and second shooter Beth were very professional and made pictures so much fun. Jon made sure that we kept to our schedule, got all the photos we requested and I especially loved all the candid shots at the reception. I wish we could do it all over again!

Working with Jon was a pleasure from start to finish! When I was searching for a wedding photographer, I came across his work and immediately knew that his photography style was exactly what my husband and I wanted for our wedding. Not only did Jon deliver, he DELIVERED. Jon has an eye for amazing shots - and really captured the essence of our wedding! My husband and I could not be more thrilled with the photos, and working with him on our wedding day was a blast! He was super professional, extremely organized and made sure all the shots that we wanted were taken! He was always willing to answer any questions we had and made himself available to us throughout the process. He even met us at our venue to do a pre-wedding walk-through. On our wedding day, Jon felt a part of our family, and kept us laughing and smiling throughout the day. If you’re looking for an amazing photographer and an all-around great guy, look no further!

Jon Pivko is the absolute best in the business - I refuse to believe that anyone out there is as kind, patient, passionate about his work, and as fun, as Jon is. We hired him as our photographer for our 6/14/19 wedding after seeing some previous pictures he took at our venue and it was the absolute best decision we made! Then, when we got the pictures back that he took for our engagement shoot, we knew 100% that we could not have chosen anyone else. Jon takes the kind of pictures that are classic, timeless, and genuine. He doesn't over-edit with stupid effects etc. - he takes real pictures, with real emotion and will do whatever it takes (lie in a thick bed of bushes) to get the perfect picture. He was an absolute pleasure to work with - very easygoing and calm - which is what you need when you're going 1,000 miles a minute on your wedding day. During the entire process, he was responsive and always willing to answer any question I had - you deal directly with him which I really appreciated as a consumer. Jon, thank you SO MUCH for making our day picture perfect - you are the absolute best. People, you will NOT GO WRONG with Jon for your photographer - look nowhere else!!!

Jon's work is breathtaking. He captures every moment perfectly. From portraits to dance moves like the worm, he gets every shot. John is not only professional but personable and easy to get along with. My wedding day went smoothly through the picture taking process. Jon did not waste a bit of time as he was constantly taking pictures from the moment he got there to the moment the night was over. During the reception, you hardly knew he was even there. He moves swiftly through the crowd without interrupting a single moment and captures genuine and authentic moments. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer for my wedding day. Jon is simply amazing and by far the best decision I made when it came to my planning. He is organized and straightforward in every step of the process from booking him to receiving your photos. He responds to emails in a timely manner and extremely helpful. My pictures turned out absolutely stunning and I will cherish them forever. Thank you, Jon, for all your hard work! Don't hesitate to contact Jon!

Jon did a beyond amazing job for our engagement photos and wedding photos. Honestly, there aren't even words to describe how incredible our photos turned out and how wonderful Jon was to work with. He is very professional, has an excellent eye, and can't recommend him enough.

Where do we begin? Jon is simply the best. From the first time we met to discuss our wedding plans, Jon was completely plugged in to all of our needs and seemed to never run out of good ideas for photos. His attention to detail was clear in our engagement shoot in Hoboken, where he followed us all around town for hours capturing important parts of our life together. He stayed for hours that day and even ended the session on top of the roof of our building to capture our final shot. Jon captured the vibe and energy of our wedding perfectly, without ever interrupting the flow of the night. He managed to get every shot we wanted and more, and all of our friends commented on how great he was and how he seemed to always be capturing the moment. Post-wedding, his edits were fantastic. All of our shots look incredible and exactly what we wanted - every shot looks authentic and the details are perfect. Jon was extremely helpful throughout the finalization of our albums as well. He cares so much about his subjects and his craft - it's clear in everything he does. Most importantly, Jon made us feel so comfortable every step of the way. He is a fantastic photographer, but an even better person - and someone we'll call a friend for years to come. We could not recommend Jon more, and hope to see him at a wedding soon!

Hire Jon. Just stop looking and hire Jon Pivko. Go check his Instagram page for beautiful candid photography. Natural lighting and natural moments. Jon captured the essence of our wedding day. I cannot thank Jon enough. He is personable and professional. His style of photography is simply beautiful. The photos we have our amazing quality and we are so happy with the selection. He’s the best. On the day of your wedding you want to be surrounded by cool people - people who exude warmth and joy. Jon has a passion for photography and paired with his personality- it’s just great to have a photographer like him.

Jon Pivko is the best wedding photographer in the tri-state area. I was lucky enough to find him on the knot and fell in love with his crisp photography style. I was not the easiest bride to work with - a bit neurotic at times but Jon always stayed calm and made sure that my husband and I were always comfortable in the pre-wedding process and during the wedding itself. He sent us 12 photos the day after my wedding so we could post on social media - thats a lot of photos!! fully edited too. They were all gorgeous. I could not have asked for a better photography team. He was kind and gentle with me and my bridal party all day & the pictures all came out stunning because everyone was so relaxed in his capable hands. His pricing is very reasonable - I hired him, a secondary photographer and a videographer for under 5k total. Book fast because he is a rising star! His team didn't miss a beat - they caught all of the beautiful moments throughout the day but they never got in the way or felt like a nuisance. I cannot recommend Pivko Photography enough - check out his website!! His work speaks for itself - the crisp and colorful pictures will make your wedding album a huge success. All of my guests were in awe of how stunning the photos came out from my wedding and how quickly I got them back. I can't wait to see the rest of the photos & video in 6-8 weeks - which is the turn around time for the album & highlight reel. Don't wait - book now. You won't regret it.

All we can say is: amazing! We fell in love with Jon's work the second we met with him, and his personality and calm demeanor simply fit with ours. We chose to do an engagement shoot and knew right off the bat our decision to bring on the Pivko team for our wedding was the best we'd made. If you're looking for a photographer - he's your guy! Jon keeps the energy up, but natural. His team on the day of our wedding (photo and video) were all so professional and truly FUN. We loved having them as extra people to share our wedding day with. We can't say thank you enough to the Pivko Photography team for being so great - we wish we could use them over and over again!

We cannot thank Jon enough for all he did for us on our wedding day. He makes each person feel so comfortable in front of the camera. He remembers everyone's name which is not easy when there are 8 bridesmaids and 9 groomsmen! He was such a dream to work with and so professional. My husband and I felt like we could be ourselves in front of the camera and Jon embraced it all. This was the best day of our lives and we could not have asked for a better photographer. We would HIGHLY recommend Jon to anyone!

My husband and I got married in April and we’re blown away by the gallery of images we just received from Jon. Not only is Jon incredibly talented, he was a pleasure to work with on a personal level as well. Jon is laid back and easy going, which made us feel so comfortable during both our engagement shoot and wedding day shoot with him. Our friends and family can’t get over how fantastic our pictures came out and we couldn’t have picked a better guy for the job. You can’t go wrong by choosing Jon!

We cannot thank Jon enough for the spectacular job that he did. His work is phenomenal and breathtaking. He’s the definition of professionalism and the style of his work is incredible. Jon is a true artist; book him for your wedding and it’ll be the best decision.

Pivko Photography provides an all-around wonderful experience. The first thing that drew me in with Jon was his quick response to email. This was really important because I felt like a priority—and who doesn’t want to feel like a priority when planning their wedding? After our first phone meeting I knew he would be our photographer. He was confident, professional and able to provide a sense of ease and calming to the situation. Being a great guy most definitely helped, but the most important piece was his impeccable eye! He is super creative and loves to take risks that pay off with excellent pictures. He makes sure you are having fun and creates an awesome energy to keep the photo shoot moving. It’s not every day you find someone who is respectful, talented and stays true to themselves. Jon ended up doing our engagement shoot, wedding photos and video. He doesn’t know yet but I look forward to having him do our maturity shoot and whatever else the future holds. I’ll just call him my lifetime photographer! Thanks again Jon!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Jon Pivko and the tremendous work that he did for my husband and I at our wedding. We booked Jon for both an engagement shoot and full 11-hour day at our wedding. At our engagement shoot, Jon was so kind, funny, and professional. We felt so nervous about posing, but Jon was a blast to be with, and put us at ease immediately. He has an amazing knack for making his clients comfortable, and has an incredible, artistic eye for beautiful settings and shots. We were absolutely over-the-moon about our engagement photos- and I really can't stress that enough - they are GORGEOUS! One of the things that drew us to Pivko Photography was the journalistic, candid, and artistic sensibility that Jon has as a photographer. Jon drove out-of-state for our wedding, and agreed to be there for the entire day. His professionalism and dedication to his work was apparent from the moment he arrived with his assistant. He took the perfect combination of candid and posed shots, as we had requested, and was so easy-going and fun to be around! The finished wedding photos are absolutely STUNNING. Dreamy, romantic, artistic, beautifully composed, and beautifully shot. We were blown away by Jon's work and cannot recommend him enough. He is an incredibly talented photographer and a truly wonderful person! Thank you, Jon, for making our day amazing, and for giving us such gorgeous photo memories!!

Jon Pivko photographed our wedding in October and it was an awesome experience. We had a full consultation to learn exactly what we wanted and on our day he delivered. He was extremely professional and was a great addition to our wedding. We had so many guests complimenting his work throughout the day and even more amazed when we got the pictures back. Wedding planning is very stressful, so to have someone come in and be helpful instead of more stress, is a blessing. If you have the opportunity - work with him!!

Jon was absolutely amazing! We are incredibly happy with his service and our wedding photos! When I️ first spoke with Jon I️ knew it was a good fit when he started to nerd out. I️ was concerned about the lighting at our venue and he started going off about words I️ didn’t quite understand, but I️ knew he was passionate which was perfect. Even before anyone saw a picture, we got tons of compliments on him. During our wedding, he seemed to be everywhere! Every time someone tried to take an iPhone photo, he was there to get a better version. We didn’t have too many requests for photos. We just wanted candid coverage of the day and I’m so glad we didn’t put any restrictions on him and trusted his eye. I️ did have one photo request and that picture turned out amazing! While it took a bit to get our photos, it was well worth the wait. We can not recommend him enough! Hiring him for our wedding was one of the best decisions!

Where do I start... Having a quality photographer is one of the most important vendors for your wedding. I found Jon through the Knot along with about 15 other photographers I was considering... I wanted to make sure I was getting the best photographer in our price range so I did lots of research! Jon fit the style I was looking for and the budget. He was the second photographer my fiancé and I met with (out of our long list). As soon as we saw his work and got the chance to talk with him, we knew we had found our photographer and scrapped the rest off our list! I can't say enough good things about Jon. We just had our engagement shoot and we had so much fun. Mind you, we were both kind of on edge because we thought it would be this weird/awkward process... not at all. Jon made us feel so comfortable, like we were hanging out with a friend (seriously Jon, change your name to "Not Awkward Photography" like we discussed). We were always talking, cracking up and having such a good time that time flew by. After the engagement session, my fiancé and I couldn't stop talking about it. We haven't seen our engagement pictures yet (dying to!) but that's how much we trust him. Jon has such amazing talent to capture beautiful moments and I have no doubt that our pictures are going to come out wonderful. And for the price point? Look no where else. He should be charging so much more for his work and I am thrilled we were able to find such an amazing photographer in our budget, because this was very important to us. I've heard some horror stories where people decided to cheap it out and ended up having horrible photos of their wedding day, or where their photographer was rude and literally yelling and giving guests/bridal party attitudes... You will not get this with Jon. He really is just a great guy. Trust me, book him...you will not regret it.

We knew the moment we met Jon that we would chose Pivko as our photographer. His professional but relaxed nature was a perfect fit for our personalities. His photography speaks for itself. On our first meeting he showed us some of his work and his use of light and capturing non-staged moments really highlighted what we were looking for. He also made it very comfortable to take photos in what could be an awkward situation. He captured our engagement photos at the same location we were engaged 2 years prior and when it came to our wedding day he found all the iconic spots in Brooklyn we wanted to take pictures. We would high recommend!

Where do I begin? Jon Pivko & his crew were AMAZING! I personally don't have the patience to take a lot of pictures and he made the process as painless as possible! Also, my family can sometimes be difficult to handle but he was kind, courteous and respectful and got everyones attention without a problem. He made my wedding day go so so smoothly! I HIGHLY suggest the photo booth- it was a huge hit with my friends and family and they were all able to email the pictures and get it on social media/ online, etc. He is also INCREDIBLY talented. The pictures from the wedding came out amazing and captured our personality/ emotions perfectly and never felt staged. I.could.not.recommend.him.enough!

I could not have chosen a better photographer! Jon made my husband and I feel so extremely comfortable all throughout the process & especially the day of our wedding. He was attentive, down to Earth, and most importantly, he was creative and has a great eye for catching the best shots. He was extremely professional, reliable, prompt and very kind. I can't wait to book him again for another shoot in the future!

What to say about Jon (and Kyle and Beth) besides there should be more than just a 5 star option. My (new!) husband and I went through a mini nightmare while searching for our wedding photographer - and Jon came in like a knight on a white horse to save the day. Being in events for last 7 years - I have never experienced services from a vendor the way we did with Jon. From our engagement shoot at 6AM (because he insisted that was the best time for photos as the sun rose), consistent contact in between then and our henna night and then our wedding - we spent a great deal of time with Jon and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. He set up a meeting with us the week prior to our wedding in order to go through all "must-have" photos for the day of - and didn't miss a single shot. He went on top of patios and under trees to shooting from literally the ground. He (we think) had a great time shooting our special days and it showed in his demeanor and energy while shooting. He gave us every bit of effort that he had. Normally people wait until after receiving the product before reviewing (we can't wait to see it all!) but we felt it was important to leave this review based on our overall experience of working with Jon and his team. Because as stressful and as hair-pulling of an experience that planning a wedding can be - Jon made it that much less stressful for us and we truly enjoyed every minute of working with him. We are forever grateful that our paths crossed and wish we had more events to throw just so we can work with him again! I/we could go on for days of listing reasons to work with him, the most important thing to note - you will be nothing short of beyond satisfied and happy should you choose Pivko Photography to capture your special day. Thank you a million times over to Jon and his team!

Jon Pivko is a true artist. From the moment I found his website, I knew I wanted him to photograph our wedding. We booked Jon for engagement and wedding photos, along with a video. Let me tell you - this guy is phenomenal. His ability to capture moments that pass in the blink of an eye is uncanny. His eye for detail, his professionalism, and his awesome personality - you will not regret booking him even for a second. Our venue failed to mention that we could use golf carts for photos, but that didn't stop Jon from sprinting all over the golf course up and down ridiculous hills making sure he got the best shots for us. Booking Jon was hands down the easiest part of the wedding planning process. His video team was also outstanding. It was like they weren't even there! The video they provided to us feels like a produced documentary/movie. Our friends and family were in complete awe, as were we. Looking back at our photos and videos, he truly captured our day perfectly. Thank you so much Jon!

If I could give Jon more than 5 stars I would. He is one of the most genuinely talented, hilarious and enthusiastic people I've ever met. He was a gem throughout the entire process from our ridiculously hot outdoor engagement shoot to our hectic wedding day. It really felt like having a (talented) friend taking our pictures. We trusted him 1000% in everything that he did because we knew he knew what he was talking about. On our wedding day there would be a certain lighting for a picture or a pose that was fun and Jon would get super excited which made us excited! You can tell he has such enthusiasm and passion for what he does. He also did the video for us which we can't wait to see. We waffled back and forth on if we even wanted to do video, but I'm so excited we decided to! There are so many memories from the wedding day I can't wait to play back again and watch. I'll recommend Jon to anyone who'll listen. He was amazing!

After doing a lot of research, I started reaching out to a photographers based on their work they posted on their sites and found that most tried to get you on the phone to speak before they would share their pricing. Jon was transparent with his pricing, and wasn't pushy. I had a feeling that Jon was going to be easy to work with - and I was right. We booked engagement photos with him as well so that we could meet him before our wedding day. After that short session we could tell that we made the right choice. It was actually FUN! For our wedding day, we were going for more candid than posed, and we wanted pictures that looked like us but not so edited that it didn't look natural. He captured our personalities and went above and beyond with everything he promised. Also, we took a chance and hired a young film maker that he works with as part of our package and WOW he exceeded our expectations. It was a short film! We get so many compliments on our pictures and wedding film. We couldn't be happier with the finished product. He truly cares about getting it right. THANK YOU, JON! Pivko Photography = A++

We have only the highest recommendation for Pivko Photography. We live in DC but got married in NY so planning from far away was a real challenge. Jon proved to be incredibly responsive from the very first email we sent him. Beyond being captivated by his amazing photos, his quick communication is what solidified our choice in using him for our wedding. Once we said "Yes" to Jon we didn't worry about a thing. We love every picture and feel he captured our personalities, and those of our friends and families, well. He is exceptionally responsive, professional, friendly and an all around nice guy. He will take the time to get to know what you want, what you like, what you are expecting and will execute beautifully!

Jon was awesome and we were so happy with his service. The photos were awesome! The price was great! I cannot recommend Pivko Photography any more. If I ever need photography services again I will call Jon!

When I first saw Jon's work online I knew he was perfect for the job. He has a way of perfectly capturing each moment candidly, not an easy thing to do. He is a fly on the wall for every second of the day and his work will surely bring you right back to the happiest day of your life - it certainly has for me and my wife. Book this man. He is a true artist and I cannot imagine anyone better equipped to immortalize a day that goes by all too fast.

Excellent work and beyond professional photography! As someone else put it: if you are in need of a professional photographer, look no further! Not only professional but so accommodating. Listened to all of our requests and went above and beyond to capture beautiful moments the day of our wedding. We were beyond pleased with his results. Our wedding was very simple but his pictures made it look FANTASTIC! I have no complaints at all about his work! We received so many compliments from the pictures. If I can give more stars I definitely will! The portafolio created to share the pictures was perfect! And made it so easy to share with loved ones! If you need a photographer have no doubts and HIRE PIVKO PHOTOGRAPHY! THANK YOU!

Jon, aka Pivko Photography, was one of my favorite wedding vendors. He is extremely professional - and even better than that - extremely fun to be around. Our entire wedding party agreed that he was a delight to work with. I honestly will miss having him around. His images are impeccable. He delivers results in a timely fashion and he's reasonably priced. I love the layout of how he displays his photos online. I really selected him based on the quality of his website. It just so happened that his personality ended up being super cool, too. He really does capture the day as it unfolds, and he does a truly excellent job of it. Highly - highly recommend him.

Jon was phenomenal from our very first meet! He listened to all of our requests and made us feel comfortable. Everything that we discussed at our meeting was fulfilled to the best of his capability. During our wedding he not only worked fast but made sure that every detail was captured which is what we wanted to the T. Once we received our pictures we were extremely overwhelmed. The quality and detail of every picture was far beyond what we were expecting. His talent is unquestionable. Friends and family can not stop talking about these images. He's become our favorite photographer and we will forever want him capturing important events in our lives.

We were SO HAPPY with how well Jon listened to what we wanted & executed it perfectly!!!! We asked for mostly candids & different plays on focus, & that's exactly what he delivered. We also didn't want to spend too much time away from our guests, so he even set his timer for 15 minutes to capture some amazing portraits- but still get us back to our guests quickly :) Couldn't be happier & would highly recommend Pivko Photography!! Andrea & Kyle

We can't say enough good things about Jon as our wedding photographer. He is absolutely the nicest guy and most fabulous photographer. In our pre-wedding meetings he made sure to find out exactly what we were looking for in terms of our photos. In all of our communications he was incredibly prompt and organized. He was such a wonderful addition to the actual wedding day - our family and friends kept coming up to say "we LOVE your wedding photographer!" Our wedding was two months ago and just this weekend my dad and brother were saying what a great guy Jon is. He was fun and friendly, but also made sure he got every single photo we wanted. He was everywhere! We couldn't believe how he maintained such energy the whole day. About two weeks after the wedding we got a preview blog post of our photos which was such a treat. We just received the full gallery - the photos are AMAZING and exactly what we were looking for. Candid and gorgeous and fun - Jon captured literally every single aspect of the day. Every single image is a little treasure. Something I never thought about when choosing a wedding photographer is the manner in which we received our photos. From the layout of our blog post to the method we received our gallery, its organization and the ease with which we were able to download photos - everything about Jon's business is incredibly professional and modern and clean. We can't say enough good things about Jon as a person and a wedding photographer. Honestly if you aren't using Jon, you are missing out.

We owe a million thanks to Jon for making the photography such an easy, enjoyable part of our wedding. Long story short: If you don't want to fret too much about art directing, or planning posed portraits to death, you can absolutely put your day in Jon's hands and be confident that the spontaneous, unexpected, gone-in-a-flash beauty and joy of it all will be captured. TL;DR version: We asked Jon to focus on doing candid shots and just capture the energy of the day, and he ran with it to a delightful degree. I literally cried when I saw the sneaky photos he caught of my grandfather asleep on the porch of the farmhouse where we got married. Grandpa's "snoozers" are a cornerstone joke in my family, and one that we never talked to Jon about. He instinctively knew to capture it--the same way he instinctively shot all of our family and friends at moments when they were their truest selves. It is a true artist's knack to be able to see the natural beauty of people and capture their spirit. I am so grateful that we have everyone that we love encapsulated in this way thanks to Jon. And when it came time for me and my husband to go off on our own private photo shoot (literally my camera-shy nightmare), he was so laid back and accommodating of our style that it was like taking an effortless walk together. And then voila! A few weeks later we had the best photos of us ever taken, by far. He was also a fast friend with our guests throughout the day, weaving seamlessly into the party--never pushy or demanding as I've seen plenty of photographers act at other weddings. We were definitely not the easiest herd of cats to wrangle at the reception, but Jon read the scene and got the shots he needed. Even at the end of the night when he was already staying late just to try and capture some amazing Chinese lantern shots we had mentioned a couple days prior, Jon broke through the wine-filled revelry, identified my maid of honor's fiancé as "the guy who gets s**t done" (which is absolutely correct) and then employed him to bust out the lanterns and call everyone over to light them up, send them off, and end the night with a bang. (My uncle who approached me about tapping a Stella keg 6 minutes before my wedding ceremony could take a tip from Jon RE: You got a problem? Ask anyone but the bride.) In the end we got a generous mix of wide/medium/close shots to put together a great photo story. We're currently having an impossible time whittling down the options for our wedding book. And honestly, I think he could easily be charging 25% more for the quality of his work and the level of service. So get on it while you can! You won't regret it.

My husband and I were very picking about selecting a photographer for our wedding. Wedding is expensive, so of course you want to find the perfect photographer who can beautifully capture your day. We found Jon after going through MANY photographers. We loved Jon’s portfolio on his website and even more when we first met. We loved that his pictures seemed very natural, candid and seamlessly well-documented throughout your wedding day. He is not one of those sappy, overwhelmingly romantic photographers who are all about closing eyes and kissing loll. He knows the right balance between being fun, candid, natural, emotional, and romantic. He exactly understood what we were (and were not) looking for. Honestly, our wedding day went by so fast and I couldn’t’ remember how many and what kinds of pictures were taken. One of my wedding hysteria was that pictures may not come out as fun as I thought I had at my own wedding. ALL WORRIES ASIDE, the pictures were just perfect!! I was tearing up and laughing looking through all the pictures. Too many fun and emotional moments captured that I didn’t and couldn’t even notice. Jon and Max truly documented every single part of our special day. We had so many compliments on our pictures and Jon and Max from our guests. Jon should probably charge way more for the quality he creates!! Thank you!!