Monika Eisenbart

Monika photographed my engagement session and then my wedding. Both Monika and her second shooter, Patrick, were amazing and made us feel so comfortable throughout. They did a great job giving direction, listening to our ideas, laughing with our friends and families, and making sure we knew what to expect at every stage, before, during, and after the wedding. And the photos we got back were absolutely INCREDIBLE! I couldn't recommend Monika higher - she was the absolutely perfect fit for my wedding.

From the second we started working with Monika we knew we made a great choice. She was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire wedding process. She was super responsive, easy to talk to and was the only vendor we worked with we never had to follow up with, she was on top of it. We cannot thank her enough for helping to make our wedding day so wonderful, especially because not everything went according to plan. We were running behind schedule from hair and makeup and were just about to do our first look (very far away from cover) when a huge downpour rolled in out of nowhere. I watched a moment I was really looking forward to slip away in the blink of an eye (on top of the added stress of not knowing if it would pass and if we would be able to do our ceremony outside like we hoped). Monika and her second shooter, Patrick, totally took charge of the situation, got us back to cover without getting wet (no easy feat), planned and cleared a new location for the first look and got us back on schedule, all while getting absolutely drenched themselves. And they did so with grace and a smile. On top of all that, our photos are absolutely gorgeous!!! Monika has such an eye for framing a shot. We’re so happy we trusted her to execute on the day of and provide us beautiful memories to last a lifetime. We cannot recommend her enough!

We can't recommend Monika enough. We initially worked with Monika on our engagement photos, which gave us a chance to get to know each other. In a short time, she completely understood what we were looking for, and managed to make the whole process feel relaxed and easy while capturing beautiful photos. She knows exactly how to get the shots quickly and without taking you out of the moment. She was extremely responsive and easy to talk to while planning the wedding-day shoots, so we felt like we knew exactly what would happen day-of. And during the wedding, Monika and Patrick were fun, easy to work with, and efficient so we were able to really relax and enjoy the day. And, of course, the photos turned out amazing. We particularly loved the candid shots they were able to capture, including right after the ceremony. Her website for viewing the photos is incredibly professional and easy to use and share. Can't recommend her enough!

You really don't need to look any further than Monika for the perfect photographer for your engagement portraits, wedding, or even just an event! From the beginning, Monika has made sure that we were comfortable with her, that she knew our style and the types of photos we wanted. She is so personable that when we met her, it felt as though we had known her for years! Our engagement shoot was one of the most fun things my now-husband and I have done and she made sure that we were having fun all throughout. The pictures coming out amazing was just a bonus, and it was the perfect primer for our wedding. We're not the type of couple that takes a lot of photos ourselves, but Monika just made us feel at ease with being in front of the camera. But alas, the pandemic hit and we were forced to postpone our wedding...TWICE. Monika was a godsend during that time, reassuring us that everything was okay and that she would reschedule for us. In 2021, Monika also ended up taking engagement and wedding photos for my brother-in-law and sister-in-law. And O-M-G you guys, they turned out amazing. She captured every intimate moment, even that ones that you think are too quick to be captured on camera. And that made the day even more special - looking back and seeing these special moments revived in photographs. She did the exact same thing at our wedding this past weekend. My husband and I planned our wedding ourselves and when things got stressful the day of, Monika was there to help us through it. We trusted her entirely and to be honest, we feel as though she's now part of our family. She sent us a sneak peek of our photos yesterday and holy moly...they were better than I imagined. Monika and I didn't plan on doing any "getting ready" photos but when she saw the opportunity, she took them. They turned out so beautiful. She captured so many intimate moments that my husband and I had and I'm so pleased with how the family portraits turned out. Monika has such an eye for beauty and we couldn't have asked for anything more! We love you, Monika! You deserve the world!

Monika is first class--she is not only a gifted photographer but is a consummate professional. She is incredibly responsive, despite this year being one of the busiest wedding seasons, and extremely organized. In advance of the wedding, Monika took her time to walk through the schedule with my partner and I, to list all the moments we wanted captured, etc. My partner and I also wanted to have some photos in Gantry State Park. Monika made it happen--little did we know that it required a permit--and Monika gathered all of that together for us seamlessly. The day of the wedding, Monika not only executed each of our photo sessions perfectly, but she made us feel so comfortable! We're not used to have professional photos taken, and she gave us some light direction here and there so that the photos came out looking natural. There was a lot going on, but she kept us on schedule and helped to make the day stress-free. On top of that, she is just a warm, gracious, positive, calm, and lovely human being to be around. When we received the sneak peek, and later the full set of photos, we were blown away. They were stunning! Every frame was perfect and altogether captured the emotion and story of the day. We are deeply grateful that we can relive our wedding day through Monika's beautiful photos. We could not have asked for a better photographer!!!

If you are on the hunt for an absolutely INCREDIBLE photographer to capture your special day, I am telling you, do yourself a favor and book Monika NOW. I was so nervous about how my fiancé (now husband) and I would do in front of the camera, and Monika made everything SO easy for us. Her presence is so comforting, and her photos are just breathtaking. Our wedding day ended up having some less- than-favorable weather in the forecast, and Monika (and her second photographer Patrick who is also WONDERFUL) went above and beyond to get us the most beautiful pictures before the rain came, scoping out perfect spots to take first look portraits, bridal party, and family photos. I was truly so sad to say goodbye to them at the end of the night, and need to come up with another event to have photographed just to have an excuse to see them again. We also got our sneak peek less than two days after the wedding, and every photo was spectacular. Thank you Monika for absolutely everything!!!

I cannot say enough good things about Monika. We worked with her for our engagement photo session and recent wedding in Brooklyn, and both experiences have been amazing. Monika is warm and encouraging and knows exactly how to get her subjects to relax and open up. She is also an incredibly talented photographer and a joy to work with. Her photography style is candid and true to life - exactly what we were looking for. She is highly responsive and professional (you won't go more than a day without getting a response to an email, and usually just a few hours), and managed to get us sneak peeks from both sessions within 24 hours. We are in love with our photos and were so glad we trusted Monika to capture our day.

If there is one person I couldn’t be happier to have met through this wedding planning process, it’s Monika. I found Monika on Instagram and instantly feel in love with her pictures. She has this way of capturing moments that feel like she is telling a story. Then my husband and I met Monika. Her positive attitude can put any nervous bride at ease. She instantly makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. On top of that she is so on top of her stuff, I couldn’t believe I got previews of both my engagement pictures and wedding photos within 24 hours. Her and Patrick are the dream team! I couldn’t think of a better pair to capture our wedding.

I loved my entire experience working with Monika. She is an amazing photographer which you can tell from her portfolio on her website. She has the ability to bring your wedding to life and capture your special moments. I can’t stop staring at my wedding photos. Choosing your photographer is one of the most important vendors for your wedding and you cannot go wrong with Monika. Her personality is exactly what you need by your side all day. She knows exactly how to keep a bride calm and make sure the day runs smoothly. She is also incredibly sweet and fun to be with! I look forward to working with her again.

Booking Monika for our wedding was the absolute best decision we've ever made. She is extremely professional, accommodating, understanding, responsive, and empathetic through the entire process. I highly recommend her as she was my favorite vendor. She went to the venue early to scope out different spots for photos. Our photographs came back very quickly, and are incredible. I would book Monika over and over again. Thank you for everything and I hope we get to work together again soon!

Working with Monika for our wedding was fantastic! Monika photographed our intimate wedding in the NY Metro area and was an absolute treasure to work with. She not only was responsive and accommodating during the planning, on the actual day of the event, she went above and beyond to sort out some logistics during a small hiccup. Monika made us feel special and unforced which really showed in our pictures. She also returned several photos to us within 24 hours of our event that are breathtakingly beautiful! I could not recommend working with Monika more from her professionalism, friendly nature, and excellent photography skills, it was all so pleasant!

When we received our wedding photos from Monika, my husband and I sat for hours looking through them, laughing, crying, smiling, reminiscing and enjoying moments exquisitely captured by Monika and her team. In the end, we looked at each other and said: "Let's get married again!" Part of the magic of our day was Monika's ability to capture forever cherished moments. The look on my husband's face of me coming down the aisle, my mom watching me dance with my dad, our friends cutting a rug on the dance floor, our families gathered together-- all of the things that we didn't get to witness on the day, but were beyond thrilled to see. We knew from our initial conversations with Monika that she would bring her utmost professionalism and talent, but also her genuine excitement to be there with us on our wedding day. She made the whole process a breeze. She made us feel comfortable during our engagement photos (which can sometimes be awkward) and helped us find our flow so we were ready for the big day. She arrived to our wedding venue early, with her shot list and the full day plans in hand, ready to go. She captured photos of all of our friends and family-- giving our wedding guests beautiful mementos from our day. Monika delivered a "sneak peek" album the day after our wedding (AMAZING!) and she sent a tear-jerker slideshow with some of her favorite moments along with the full gallery. Everyone that has seen the photos is in awe of her work. We can't recommend Monika enough, I've already sent her information to my recently engaged friends, only to be able to see her work her magic again! Thank you for everything!

My husband and I feel truly blessed after our experience working with Monika and seeing how beautiful and tasteful our wedding photos came out - they exceeded our expectations and have found a special place in our hearts. We could not be more grateful to Monika and her assistant, Olivia, for their hard work on our special day. Monika is not only an amazing photographer, but she is amazingly organized and confident (and such a sweet soul!). She really listened to what my husband and I wanted out of our wedding photos, creating a perfect blend of portrait and action shots. Her passion for her work is evident. She is amazing at what she does - not just in being able to capture amazing and intimate moments but in her professionalism and wealth of experience - she was truly priceless in helping to organize the timeline of the day. On your wedding day you need a leader - and Monika was that for us. We did not have a wedding coordinator and I could imagine having pulled off our day without her. (Not to mention, she was a much needed shoulder to cry on when there was a spell of bad weather, and gave me a much needed pep talk!) Our pictures turned out beautifully and our family and friends are still raving about them. Seriously, Monika's photos are just drop dead gorgeous. Three months later, and my family cannot stop talking about how our wedding pictures should be in a magazine. They are so elegant and truly breathtaking. I could not have asked for anything more or been any luckier to have such beautiful wedding photographs to cherish for a long time to come. Also, Monika gave us a sneak peek the next day - which was seriously such a wonderful gift to have after our wedding - and our full album was ready when we got back from our honeymoon a few weeks later - plus, a very generous and sweet surprise. The wedding album is easily accessible and easy to share with family & friends, which everyone loved - and I still find myself scrolling through the pictures every day. Thank you Monika for helping to make our wedding perfect!

I am not sure where to begin. Monika is bottom line AMAZING and one of the best vendor choices I made! From the beginning she was extremely attentive and professional. Email replies were prompt and she always was extremely detail oriented. Her work is stunning and she has this extremely calming presence. She has this amazing ability to make everyone comfortable in front of the camera! During my wedding day she made sure everything was running smoothly and she made sure that all the pictures I wanted to get were captured. Booking Monika as your wedding photographer is the smartest thing you can do!

Monika was incredible! From our engagement shoot to our wedding day she made us feel so comfortable. Monika captured our day in the most beautiful way! We received a sneak peak the day after our wedding and cannot wait to see the rest! I cannot express enough how ecstatic I was seeing the sneak peak photos... She is truly so talented and we are so happy we worked with her. I can't imagine not having her there with us to capture all of these amazing shots! I highly recommend Monika to anyone looking for a photographer with talent, vision, professionalism, and who makes you feel comfortable!

Monika is the BEST! We loved working with her at every stage of the wedding from planning to day-of and post wedding photo delivery. She was committed to executing our vision and making sure we got the perfect shots with out compromising wedding day flow. We were looking for a candid style - she crushed it! I feel like I'm reliving the day every time I look at the photos. Definitely book her!

We are so happy that we found Monika to be our photographer! She is incredibly talented (just see her Instagram account and you will know - @monikaeisenbart). Monika makes you feel comfortable with the first conversation you have with her. Then she manages to provide some nice touches and conversations prior and after the event. Then the event… Let us just say that we did not expect it but Monika is a total rockstar. She is punctual and she works her a$$ off (as does her assistant, Patrick). They killed it! We had some professionals and amateur photographers at our reception and they were just awed by Monika (during our wedding and reception, and when she started posting some pictures). Monika is perfect. She made such an amazing impact at our wedding and we can’t say enough. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We highly recommend her.

Monika met with us via Skype and listened to exactly what we wanted. We weren't big fans of "posing" and wanted more natural, candid pictures of our wedding. She did exactly that. She showed up early, checked out the venue to find great picture spots. Even as the weather shifted from cloudy/rainy to sunny to indoor darkness, all the pictures came out great. We got an early preview of the pictures a few days after our event, and the final album pretty much right after. So many great pictures to remember our wedding.

Monika was, without a doubt, one of the best vendors we could've ever hoped for during our wedding celebration. Her bright, beautiful personality shines through with every meeting, phone call, and email, and she managed to interact with our guests (and us) while still blending in seamlessly on our wedding day. Monika’s greatest gift is her true talent in her photography – she is able to capture real emotion and the essence of people in a way that comes across as effortless. The photographs from our wedding (and engagement shoot) are sincere, genuine shots that are photojournalistic in style, beautifully composed, and thoughtfully edited. Monika is an artist, gifted in her craft and supremely attuned to how best capture people as they actually are. On top of her fantastic personality and product, she is always prompt in her responses to inquiries, delivered products on time, sends sneak peeks nearly-instantly, and is professional no matter what. What she was able to capture in her shots will allow us to relive our wedding and every emotion, little moment, or laugh we had that day, and we are forever grateful to her for this gift. I would recommend her to every single person I possibly could that is planning a wedding.

Best. Photographer. EVER! Monika is a one of a kind talent. We were drawn right away to her photo style just from looking at her blog and instagram, and after sitting down and meeting with Monika, we immediately felt comfortable with her- like we had known her forever! We did our engagement photos with Monika, which came out amazing, and also gave us more time to get to know her kind - and hilarious! - soul. When it came to the wedding day, Monika was not only present as a photographer but as a friend as well - we felt very comfortable with her and didn’t feel like we had a stranger photographer following us around all day. Our photos came back absolutely stunning - there is seriously not one bad photo in the bunch. It is absolutely impossible to pick a favorite. One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was hiring Monika, and we now have beautiful forever photos of our special day that we will cherish forever.

Looking for a wedding photographer can be a very stressful experience but after find Monika via Instagram all of our worries went away. We did an engagement shoot so we could have a practice round before our wedding day which I highly recommend! She seemed to understand us and our aesthetic perfectly. Our wedding photographs are so beautiful! She even went to great lengths to get specific shots we were looking for at our venue. I will be recommending her to anyone who is looking for an NYC (any beyond) wedding photographer. Thank you Monika for capturing our day so perfectly!

Monika was one of the easiest and first decisions we made in our planning process. I found her through many hours of Instagram stalking some photographers in the NYC/ Hudson valley area. From our initial video chat to introduce ourselves, to our engagement session in NYC/Brooklyn, to our special wedding day, Monika was a dream! She is so easy to work with, always communicated in a timely manner, and has the best personality! In terms of the actual wedding day, I didn’t realize how critical it was to have a photographer that basically takes charge of the timing/schedule. Monika made sure that we were on schedule for all the photos before guests arrived and even after. The only thing you need to do is provide enough guidance!! She made sure to make sure we had everything we needed to tell her prior, so it was such an easy process. I’m excited to find another reason to book her so I can get some more beautiful photos from her. Thank you Monika!!! We’ve only gotten sneak peaks so far, but we’re so excited to see the rest!

Monika was hands down the best decision my husband and I made throughout our wedding planning process. From the moment we first spoke with Monika we knew she was the person to capture our day - and boy were we right! We felt Monika really took the time to understand us as a couple and make sure we were comfortable - and as a result Monika took the most incredible images that truly captured the emotions of the day. When I look at our photographs I feel the same joy I felt on our wedding day. What is most incredible about Monika is her personality. She knows how to laugh and have a good time with you -- she promptly answers any questions/emails and she is ready to help out with anything you need. Perhaps most impressive, is that she was able to effectively wrangle our large families and quickly get our group shots which allowed us to enjoy our day! I truly don't have enough words to express how incredible Monika is. Look no further for your photographer - Monika is it!

Monika was our first choice from the list of photographers we researched in the Hudson Valley area. We absolutely loved her attention to the landscape of the Catskill mountains and her capturing of candid moments. From our first meeting with Monika, we knew we had made the right choice. Getting to know her was wonderful, and she shared an excitement with us for our impending celebration that made us feel like we were her only clients. We had incredibly high expectations after speaking with her and working through our itinerary, and when it came to our wedding day, she exceeded those expectations beyond our imagination. Not only did Monika master the day's schedule, took advantage of every possible moment to be present and fun, and take full advantage of what the day and setting had to offer. Monika was able to manage a lot of family members, and she captivated our squirrely little nephews into following her instruction. She took every opportunity to capture the most memorable moments with the most special people in our lives. She is intuitive, thoughtful, professional, and SO MUCH FUN. When we received the final images of our weekend, we were flooded with wonderful emotions and so grateful to be able to relive every second with such gorgeous photography. I would recommend Monika and her team to anyone looking for an affordable, professional, and efficient photographer who has an eye for moments that embody the vision, vibe, and personalities of her clients. THANK YOU, Monika, for making our day immortal. We are so, so grateful to have worked with you!

I'm not even sure where to begin with my review for Monika. I should probably start that I am not usually comfortable in front of a camera AT ALL. Monika and her partner made me feel so natural and comfortable, it felt like they weren't even there. We decided to do a first look in order to preserve the little daylight we had and they were seriously the best at capturing amazing natural photos of us pre-wedding (when things feel the most hectic). The photos we were sent the day after the wedding were the best gift because we got to see the beautiful pictures that were taken and relive a little part of the day, instead of waiting months for the entire set together. I honestly don't have enough good things to say about Monika. I recommend her to everyone I know because I think she does such a stunning job. Seriously, book her.

Having Monika as our wedding photographer was hands down the best decision that we made for our wedding. She made us feel so comfortable and made the entire experience very enjoyable. The wedding photographs have blown us away, we could not be happier with them and we also received them so quickly!! We would recommend Monika to anyone, for any occasion, we can't even begin to put into words how wonderful working with her was and how happy we are with the photos, they are just beautiful and have greatly exceeded our expectations!! She effortlessly captured our entire day- which included two ceremonies and a tight time frame to get all the shots we wanted to highlight both of our cultures. She is just the best!!

My wife and I couldn’t be happier with the work Monika did for us. We chose Monika after she beautifully captured my sister’s 100-person wedding; her work was just as wonderful and as tailor-made for our own smaller, more intimate fourteen-person affair. No matter what the size or style of your wedding/celebrate, Monika will provide exactly what you want. She is warm, friendly, informative, reliable, and prompt with any questions you have. And most importantly, Monika is a fantastic photographer! We look forward to looking at the beautiful pictures Monika took of our wedding for years to come.

From the beginning of the wedding planning process, we knew that we wanted to have a great photographer for our engagement and wedding photos, and Monika exceeded all expectations in every way possible. We looked at quite a few different photographers in NYC, and so many of them have too many starkly white photos, others saturate their images with way too much color, and others impart their own style of photography with odd camera angles and such. Monika does none of this; she's an extremely talented wedding photographer who captures every moment beautifully, rain or shine. She was kind enough to join us in Governor's Island for our engagement photos, which we were both nervous and excited about; neither of us are naturally photogenic and posing for photographs can be intimidating, especially with our high expectations. Monika was great when it came to making us comfortable and look better than we thought we could in photos. She is patient and generous with her time, and after our engagement photos we were sure we made the right choice for our wedding photographer! On the wedding day she and her second photographer were true pros, making the most of the limited time frame on a truly dreary, cold, rainy September day. So many people have said to us that you can't even tell how terrible the weather was for a wedding day on a rooftop farm, which is truly an amazing compliment! Some of our favorite photos are of us hunkering under an umbrella among the wet and rainy flowers; Monika is great at adapting to her surroundings and making the best of the weather, lighting, and scenery. Time management on your wedding day is key, and Monika was great at getting people where they need to be and pushing through family photos (so that we had more time to actually party) while still capturing great pictures that our families will treasure for a lifetime. If you want to get one part of your wedding day set in stone, hire Monika, and you won't be disappointed. There will be so much stress leading up to the day, dealing with the caterer, seating charts, weather situations, delayed flights, last minute changes, etc. But Monika was there for us the whole way and we are so grateful for that! She's an amazing photographer and the nicest person you'll ever work with for your wedding day. This experience makes me want to hire her again to take photos just for fun! Monika, thank you so much for helping to make our wedding day everything we could have hoped for and more!

I got married at the Highlands Country Club in October 2018. I reached out to a photographer on the recommended vendors list who I thought closely matched our style. They were booked, and recommended we look at Monika's work. That is probably one of the BEST things that happened to us during wedding planning. When I spoke to Monika on the phone, I felt so at ease. She worked with us on our budget, got to know us, took FABULOUS engagement photos and the day of our wedding, no words. She was awesome. Both of our families LOVED her, one of my guests asked for her number ("for photography?" I asked "UH NO, TO HANG OUT" she replied - yes Monika is that cool), and she made me feel beautiful and comfortable. The DAY AFTER our wedding, sent us 30 preview photos, and they were all so insanely perfect. I can't deal with how much I appreciate you Monika! Stalk her Instagram and you will fall in love too. THANK YOU!

One of the best decisions we made was choosing Monika as our wedding photographer. After stumbling upon her website and then scrolling through her Instagram, we knew she was the person we wanted to capture our wedding. I remember waiting anxiously for a response from her, hoping that she was going to have the date available. Thank goodness she did! We first met Monika in the fall during our engagement shoot in Central Park. She made us feel comfortable instantly . We got to explore different spots in the park that we had never ventured to before. The photos came out amazing! Months later we would meet again on our wedding day in the Catskills. The morning of the wedding had been a little crazy due to the pouring rain-which can make a bride and groom a little stressed when hosting an outdoor wedding. Once Monika walked in the door ,she assured me everything would be OK. I immediately felt better just knowing she was there and ready to work her magic. The rain stopped just in time and as she promised, the photos were breathtaking! The next morning during breakfast we already had a sneak peak in our inbox. Our friends and family couldn't believe it and were in awe of her work. The gifts just kept on coming as she delivered our full edited album while we were on our honeymoon. Then about a month later a beautiful box which included her favorite photos in print form and the prettiest flash drive I have ever seen. Monika, we don't know how to thank you for sharing your talents with us. We will cherish these photos forever! Thank you for all your love and support!

Monika was an absolute joy to work with. We feel so lucky and fortunate having her at our wedding. Her work is incredible. She is always upbeat and positive. And, of course, her laughter is infectious :) We wanted to keep our wedding small and intimate. After meeting her in person, we knew right away that she is perfect. We love the way she captured all the subtle moments throughout the day. When getting our portraits taken, she made us feel at ease in front of the camera. To this day, our family and friends often mention how much they love the photos and how wonderful Monika was.

Where to begin? From the moment we jumped on a call with Monika we knew she was our person. We would book her again and again (and again)! There are many things that make her special and different from the rest: she has a pure talent of capturing those big and small moments (that hug on the dance floor, the high five to your best friend, the kiss at the alter, the laughter at the table), she is organized and punctual (detailed timelines and questionnaires to make sure she gets everything right!), she has the best personality (a smile that lights up a room), the biggest heart (there are special touches that she does for the couple once you book...will keep this part a surprise), the know-how of navigating all types of personalities while taking family portraits (while keeping things on time and orderly), and an ability to keep a bride, groom, and their bridal party calm pre-wedding jitters. We are so in love with the photos that Monika captured and truly lucky to have worked with her. If you’re looking for someone that makes you feel comfortable on the big day with incredible photos that capture it all, that’s willing to run near and far to snap the best shot, Monika is your gal. Monika, thank you for helping to make our big day so special! You are superb and we love you so. xoxo

When initially looking for a wedding photographer, I wanted someone pleasant to work with who would deliver phenomenal photos and that is exactly what I got with Monika. Monika was extremely thorough in getting to know us as a couple prior to the wedding day and getting a feel for what we wanted on our wedding day. She was helpful in so many ways from getting my dress correctly buttoned to keeping us on time. We are absolutely thrilled with the photos she delivered and have gotten so many compliments on the photos. I would recommend Monika to any bride or groom looking for a positive, bright photographer that can deliver flawless photos.

We feel very fortunate to have had Monika as our photographer for our wedding weekend. She is not only über talented, but is one of the sweetest photographers (and humans) out there! Monika put an emphasis on getting to know us as a couple through mulptiple phone calls prior to the wedding weekend. These pre-wedding conversations helped us to establish a bond with Monika, while also enlightening her about our unique qualities as a couple, and what to expect on our wedding weekend. In turn, Monika and her team adapted gracefully through our various ceremonies and rituals. As an inter-faith couple, Monika's commitment to authenticity was especially important in achieving the excellent quality of our wedding photos. Moreover, Monika had the most amazing, soothing energy, and was able to make some of the most hectic moments seem like a breeze. Her attention to detail, coupled with her flexibility with our ever-evolving wedding events truly made her shine as a professional. She was absolutely wonderful with us and our guests. We can't recommend Monika Photography highly enough!

We considered a bunch of photographers for our wedding day. We knew we would be spending a lot of time with him/her and wanted to make sure we found someone who put us at ease. From the moment we met with Monika we knew her focus, calming presence, photography style, and sunny disposition made her the perfect fit. She worked closely with us to understand the special moments we wanted her to capture, the timeline for the day, and how many hours she should spend with us. She was by far the most flexible photographer we met with. We are beyond thrilled with the finished product - the pictures are exactly what we envisioned - and we're so happy we'll have them for years to come. The sneek peek immediately after the wedding and the slideshow were both a special treat! We highly recommend Monika.

We cannot say enough positive things about our engagement shoot with Monika. We drove to the middle of nowhere New York, in the snow to take pictures at the sleep away Camp we met at as kids. Monika was a great sport through the whole thing and on top of everything the photos were incredible. Definitely recommend.

Monika photographed my wedding in the Hudson Valley last month and was a joy to work with in every respect. My husband and I were interested in finding a thoughtful photographer who would capture our wedding day in an authentic and beautiful way and Monika provided precisely that and then some. She also was a fantastic and clear communicator in coordinating everything in the days leading up to the wedding. We couldn't believe the gorgeous first look photographs she delivered to us less than 24 hours after our celebration. In addition, Monika delivered all of our photos within a month's time, amazing! If you are looking for a photographer you can place your trust in as well as someone who brings a winning combination of breeziness and utmost professionalism, Monika is your woman!

Monika was such a pleasure to work with and her photographs are beautiful ! She is both professional and personable. From the moment we first met her she put us at ease and it was so nice to have her with us on our wedding day. She has an eye for original and artistic photographs and was able to uniquely capture many aspects of the celebration. We feel so lucky we found her and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.

To explain how grateful we are for Monika, let me first start by stating that we planned our wedding one month before the actual date. Monika came recommended by a very close friend whose opinion I value highly in the photography world. Once we searched Monika's pictures, we were excited to possibly work with her. Even with the time restriction, Monika made herself available for plenty of emails and phone conversations. We met Monika on the day of our wedding and she welcomed us with the biggest smile and most genuine hug. Our 'first look' location worked out perfectly and the pictures are stunning! We received so many compliments on her behalf. You can be relieved throughout your event that Monika is taking beautiful professional photos. She captured an unforgettable moment in our lives and we are forever grateful.

Choosing Monika as our wedding photographer was one of the best wedding planning decisions we made. We LOVE our photos. Monika photographed our wedding in the Catskills and also did an engagement session in NYC (something I never thought I wanted and am so, so happy we did). On top of being talented, Monika is warm, kind, and so very professional. She was on top of everything and so responsive. She took time to get to know us and added in personal touches that meant so much to us. As other reviewers mentioned, we adored Monika and felt like she was one of our guests. At the same time, we knew she knows her stuff, which meant we didn't have to worry about anything on our big day. Beautiful photos by a beautiful person. Thank you, Monika.

I cannot express how grateful me and my husband are that we chose Monika to capture our wedding day. She not only made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire day, but when we received our photos we were overwhelmed with how beautiful they all came out - she captured every single detail! When all is said and done, a photographer is such an integral piece to a wedding, as it is the photos that we will continue to look back on forever, and we couldn't be happier!

It is hard to express just how happy and grateful we are to Monika. From the moment we met her, she was easy to interact with, helped guide the process, and easily accessible. The day of the wedding, she was everywhere and anywhere at once. Monika was never pushy or intrusive, and having just received the final proofs, we are thrilled. I look at our pictures over and over again, because they are beautiful, natural, and exactly captured the feel of our day. Every wedding vendor should be as wonderful as Monika.

As soon as we found Monika's website and saw her previous work, we knew she was the right photographer for us. This was made even more clear after our Skype chat where we got to meet her (and her adorable sons!), and we couldn't wait to work with her. We also were struck by the connections she and my husband have, since both are from the same part of Poland! She and her assistant were integral to making our day special, and they helped make my husband's Polish family feel more included. This personal and focused approach is what makes Monika so incredible. This is reflected in her work too, which captured all the lovely intimate moments of our day, as well as the fun, spontaneous parts. She has a knack for finding the best natural light, and using it to create gorgeous, natural shots. She made us feel comfortable, and accommodated all of our requests. She also made a slideshow of some of the best images, and we're so grateful that she preserved these wonderful memories for us. We're so thankful we found her, and cannot recommend her enough!

Monika was utterly, completely fabulous, both as a wedding photographer and a guide as I was planning my own wedding! As I was considering different photographers for our wedding, I just felt that there was something special about Monika and her work. As someone with an arts background, I'm very picky about visual images. Monika is a true artist, and her images sang to me. The quality of light which makes her subjects look like they're glowing from within. The gorgeous compositions which seem to make the surrounding world envelop couples with joy. The naked truth in the faces of her subjects, totally open and vulnerable. After our first skype conversation, I knew I had found our photographer. She has a creative artist's soul but is also supremely reliable and organized, so I knew I could trust her completely. When we discussed our wedding timeline, she actually helped me craft most of it--and came up with the brilliant idea to do sunset photos in my cultural costume as opposed to my ceremony dress. I would never have thought of this on my own, and I'm so grateful for her advice-- those portraits in my cultural dress were my favorite from the entire day. Throughout our wedding, even when I slightly panicked over a small crisis, Monika kept me calm and kept things moving. She was an expert at wrangling our crazy wedding party to behave for the group photos (no small task!) We all loved her and were so impressed by her. The day after the wedding, she shared incredible sneak peek images, then a few weeks later shared a beautiful slideshow of highlight photos. My family and I have probably watched that slideshow a hundred times, it was magical! We received our full collection of photos this week and I couldn't be happier (or more impressed that she finished them so quickly!) I also think that for the quality of her work, her fees are very reasonable. Her work is at least the match of other photographers who charge far more. I can't recommend Monika's work enough. She goes above and beyond to capture an event in the most thoughtful and beautiful way--somehow finding the perfect balance between raw, real, and polished.

As we began our search for a wedding photographer we knew this would be one of the most important decisions we were going to make in the planning process. Especially since many of our friends told us that they regretted not prioritizing this part on their big day! From the first phonecall my husband had with Monika he explained that there was "something special about her." When I eventually scheduled to speak to her I was running late for the call due to a friend calling with some personal issues. When we finally got on the phone, Monika not only expressed empathy for my friend but instantly understood our vision for the wedding. She reminded us how special of a day it will be, not only for us but for our families who will be traveling from all over the world and might never be together in one room again. This is why photography is so important and I believe there is no one better out there to capture that moment than Monika! As a previous review mentions she feels more like a guest (like a favorite guest haha) than a photographer! She made everyone feel comfortable, beautiful and often made us laugh. Her responsiveness throughout the process was highly professional and you will get your pictures in a timely manner. Monika is remarkable and a true artist at her craft! But most of all someone you feel is a friend after sharing those moments. We are hoping to use her for future life events! Don't hesitate...Monika is the photographer you want by your side on your wedding day!

We are so thankful to have found Monika. After searching through hundred of vendors on the knot and other websites. Her portfolio was by far our favorite. Monika photographed our wedding day with vivid and artistically stunning photos. The creativity and attention to detail from her, Magda, and Patrick were outstanding. Her and her team were professional, a pleasure to interact with, and she delivered our full album within 3 weeks! We had such great mixture of journalistic and traditional photos that captured the event in the way we have anticipated. We are very happy with our photographs and highly recommend Monika photography for any professional photography needs. We are more than fortunate to have found Monika photography to ensure visual memories of our wedding day for years to come.

Monika and her team of photographers were exactly what I wanted. I knew from her portfolio that her style was what my husband and I wanted - it came down to personality. The second I met Monika, I knew she was what we were looking for. She was professional, charming, enthusiastic about every shot and patient even when wrangling the big family photos. I spent a lot of time looking at photographers and she is absolutely the best in her price range. Highly recommend her!

I can't even express how perfect Monika is! She was our wedding photographer and I am so incredibly glad we picked her! First off, she is so sweet! You meet her and instantly feel connected. I felt more like she was one of the guests than a random stranger we paid to take our picture! So sweet, so fun and so sassy - Monika made everyone laugh and smile, for real!, during our shots. She was also incredibly mindful of our time and making sure we actually got to eat, dance and mingle with guests. If you need a photographer for your wedding day, I highly recommend you pick her! You will be so glad you did!

Monika is not only an amazing photographer but she is a caring and kind person. After reserving the date, She met us at a coffee shop to get to know us as a couple. She was always very prompt with all correspondence. A few weeks before the wedding Monika even met us at West Point to meet the event coordinator, view the location and walk the campus to find the best places to take photographs, she truly went above and beyond throughout the whole process. Day of she helped to put my nerves at ease with her calming presence and she captured every moment without being invasive. By the end of the wedding she was basically a member of the family. I can't say enough about her and her work. As an artist, I was super picky about picking the right photographer but when I saw her work I knew she was it and that she would capture the day as I was hoping. I have already passed her name along to several friends. The photos she took are amazing and I can't thank her enough.

They say that a person knows if they like someone within 3 minutes of meeting them. I think it took me less than 3 seconds with Monika. She is a kind, compassionate and very artistic spirit that simply said... cares. Months before our wedding Monika took the time to meet with me and my now husband and hear our story. We sat at a local cafe and just chatted endlessly about what brought us together, why etc.. It is that level of care that makes an artist connect with their art, giving them a deeper perspective on the love a couple shares and ultimately documenting their special day moments seamlessly. The day of our wedding I was in a total panic mode, and I completely trusted Monika in making choices for our picture taking, as the rain ruined our original plans. Needless to say, our pictures are spectacular, perfectly capturing all of the special moments that no one else was able to notice. It warms my heart every time I look at them (especially knowing that I will be looking at them till the end of my days), and it is thanks to Monika that our wedding day was truly special. I honestly could not have imagined that day without her help and warm soul near me. She is simply the best. <3

I'd love to get married a million times over and would absolutely hire Monika every single time. There isn't enough good things to say about Monika. From the first FaceTime with her, we knew she was perfect for us. She was probably the best vendor we worked with for the entire wedding. What I appreciated the most was how on top of everything she was-- she kept us in line and asked all the right questions! That's very appreciated when planning a million things! Oh and then HER PHOTOGRAPHS! My husband and I (well, mostly me) feel very awkward in front of the camera, but she made us feel so comfortable. Her style is just what we were looking for-- she included the scenery which really made the photos so much more beautiful. Her and Magda were able to handle the 165+ guests and the three 25-person group shots we wanted. Hands down, the best vendor in the Hudson Valley!

Monika is the ABSOLUTE best!! Monika documented our 10 year vow renewal this past August and she has also documented our anniversary before. Monika is a true professional and she doesn't just take photos but you can see emotions in the moments that she captures. Her photos are so true and natural. We love her and she is just a joy to work with. She went above and beyond on our day and helped in ways we didn't expect her to. We would highly recommend her, not just for weddings but to capture any special moments in your life!!

Monika was fabulous from beginning to end. We fell in love with her work as soon as we came across her photos and knew we couldn't go with anyone other than her. She is warm and caring while being an absolute professional. Her photos from our engagement session were amazing. She listened to what we wanted, wasn't shy to share creative ideas and was up for anything! The same was true for my wedding. She and Magda were a calming presence and were able to handle my large crew with ease. She has an amazing creative eye and captured so many of the moments I didn't even see myself! I have looked through my wedding photos over, and over again and can't believe how beautiful they are. Monika also goes the extra mile to package every little things she sends with care. If you are considering Monika Photography do not hesitate. She is simply the best.

Hiring Monika to be our engagement session and wedding day photographer was the best wedding planning decision we made! My husband and I got married in the Hudson Valley on 10/8/16. Monika took engagement photos of us in Prospect Park, Brooklyn last year, and we were so thrilled with her photos. She is an absolute joy to work with and made both of us feel so relaxed and comfortable. Her photos look relaxed, candid and absolutely stunning. We included our dog in our engagement and wedding photos and Monika was so sweet about it. She took amazing shots of us and our dog, which are so special and touching. On the wedding day, Monika and her assistant, Magda, were a pleasure! They are so fun, relaxed and calming. They made everyone feel comfortable. They blended seamlessly into the ceremony and reception and captured some amazing shots. Monika sent us previews of the wedding photos the day after the wedding, which truly took my breath away. We can't wait to see the rest of the photos and get our wedding albums! Thank you so much to Monika and Magda for capturing these special moments that we will treasure for a lifetime!

Monika was absolutely outstanding. She did our engagement photo shoot in Brooklyn and our Wedding photos in Upstate New York. She was incredibly professional and kind. She was great at directing our entire bridal party and pretty big family during family photos. I appreciated her artistic take on the photos and she was so flexible and amendable about certain shots that we wanted. The photos are breathtaking. Close family friends of ours have also decided to book her for their wedding after seeing her amazing work. She is the most highly recommended!