Nancy Zumpano Photography

Timeless…Priceless…Forever….

Utica, NY

Central NY, Adirondacks, Finger Lakes, Destination Weddings

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Pristine quality

Seasoned with weddings

We absolutely could not have asked for a better wedding photographer. Our photos are stunning and the quality was exactly what we hoped for, but what impressed us most was everything she brought to the experience beyond simply taking beautiful pictures. She put so much effort into getting to know us before the wedding and preparing us for the day. Her posing tutorial made a huge difference—my family still talks about how comfortable and confident they felt in our photos. She truly captured who we are as a couple rather than giving us a collection of generic wedding photos. I also really appreciated her honesty and creative eye. She made sure everything important to me was captured, but wasn’t afraid to tell me when an idea wouldn’t translate well in real life. At the same time, she would point out beautiful opportunities I never would have thought of myself. Some of my favorite photos were ideas I never could have imagined, and that’s a testament to her skill. She and her assistant were also incredibly kind and patient with my brother, who has special needs, making sure he was comfortable and looked just as great as everyone else. When our wedding-day schedule inevitably changed, they adapted without hesitation and helped turn stressful moments into genuinely happy memories. She is talented, thoughtful, creative, and truly invested in her couples. I would recommend her without hesitation!

Bobbie A.

5.0

We are so beyond pleased with the services provided by Nancy & Joelle for our wedding! Nancy was quick to respond to any questions, punctual, kind, flexible, and open to feedback; although we didn't have much to offer! She was incredible easy to work with and we cannot recommend her enough! Our photos were just what we wanted and provided to us sooner than we expected (just two weeks!) She and Joelle exceeded our expectations in every way! Thank you for giving us amazing photos we can look back on over the years!

Gina A.

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Nancy Zumpano Photography is a deluxe wedding photography service based in Utica, NY. Nancy Zumpano loves weddings of all kinds, from elopements and tiny weddings to large, formal weddings. Whether your wedding is local or across the country, Nancy would love the privilege of telling your love story. Our team offers complimentary engagement sessions! We want to get to know you and your love story! How else would you "interview" a photographer for one of the most important days of your life but to schedule a photo session? You want to experience firsthand how our team will interact with you in professional and caring ways. This session will give you the opportunity to see yourselves in images we create before your big day! Each couple and each wedding is unique. Your wedding portfolio will be diversified and specific to both of you! Timeless... Our team creates cherished images with you, and for you, that stand the test of time. They will be as important to you in 25 years as they are when you see your slideshow the day after your wedding for the first time. Priceless... One commonality of all weddings is that time flies! Doing our homework is essential! Studying the light by visiting your venue ahead of time helps to be efficient. Before your wedding, you will be asked to develop a list of important people to include in your formal portraits. We know you have worked endlessly planning your day. Our team is organized and efficient. Your final portfolio will consist of a balance of stunning portraiture and treasured candids. Maximizing the time you have celebrating with your guests and loved ones is our priority while creating exquisite final products that you and your families will treasure for years to come. Forever... Getting to know you ahead of time, allows us to also learn about those people whose relationships are most important to you! Including them as part of your story is quintessential. As you look back, your images will continue to recreate the emotions and lasting memories of your wedding. Your special touches ... Your unique day.... It would be a privilege to tell your love story!

Woman-owned Business

16+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits

Day After Session

Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Online Proofing

Photo

Printed Enlargements

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Classic

Documentary

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

Wedding

Awards and Affiliations

5-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.2024.+2 more.

Hall of Fame

Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.

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Meet the team

Nancy Zumpano
photographer, storyteller, owner
Hello! My name is Nancy Zumpano. I have been photographing weddings since 2010. I absolutely love the uniqueness and diversity of each and every wedding! The most amazing part of being a wedding photographer is getting to know our couples. We cannot wait to get to meet you and to learn about your love story! Photography, travel and the Adirondack Mountains are all part of my soul! We love the uniqueness each place holds. We have venues that are near and dear to our hearts and we are always up for traveling to a new place to celebrate our couples! Being a former math teacher has transferred to my business. We are organized, well planned and do our homework! We invest time in learning all that is important to you. Ultimately, the utmost important part of our business is that you treasure your portraits for the rest of your lives! Efficiency is also our priority! We want to create your portraits and then for you to fully enjoy your day. Our portfolios are balanced between stunning portaiture and fun/relaxed, storytelling candids. I have had several opportunities to continue my education studying with top photographers in the country. Most recently I traveled to Tucson, Arizona for an intensive with Roberto Valenzuela, Joel Grimes, Jen Rozenbaum and Pratik Naik. My new learning is always evident in my work and directly impacts my clients. What I love the most in life is people, photography, travel, and adventure! Put them all together and you will understand why I am absolutely passinonate about being the best wedding photographer I can be!
Joell Szachara
Assistant
Joell joined our team over 5 years ago after a long career in ministry. As a member of our team, Joell brings her creative eye to each couple's special day in helping to tell their unique story and bringing out the best in everyone involved. She thoroughly enjoys engaging with all, from the youngest to the young of heart. Joell has the ability to see details that others might miss or to see a special moment that she captures in photos assisting Nancy. She enjoys helping couples tell their love story from the very beginning (assisting with engagement sessions), through their wedding day (assisting Nancy & even picking up a camara to take a few shots) to the finale of producing and editing each couple's images to develop their slideshows and portfolio. In addition to being Nancy's assistant, Joell has over 25 years of officiating at wedding ceremonies and continues to maintain her license. She loves to work with couples to make their cermeony uniquely theirs to express a couple's love for each other. She brings with her a toolbox of resources that allows her to create and perform wedding ceremonies that are meaningful for all in attendance, especially the couple. If you are in need of an officiant for your wedding, please reach out to Joell for more information.

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Reviewers rave that the photographers were talented, professional, and personable, making couples and families feel comfortable and confident. They were flexible, communicative, and responsive, accommodating schedule changes and special needs. Photos and quick turnarounds exceeded expectations, with beautiful, candid images and thoughtful extras.

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Bobbie A

We absolutely could not have asked for a better wedding photographer. Our photos are stunning and the quality was exactly what we hoped for, but what impressed us most was everythi...

ng she brought to the experience beyond simply taking beautiful pictures. She put so much effort into getting to know us before the wedding and preparing us for the day. Her posing tutorial made a huge difference—my family still talks about how comfortable and confident they felt in our photos. She truly captured who we are as a couple rather than giving us a collection of generic wedding photos. I also really appreciated her honesty and creative eye. She made sure everything important to me was captured, but wasn’t afraid to tell me when an idea wouldn’t translate well in real life. At the same time, she would point out beautiful opportunities I never would have thought of myself. Some of my favorite photos were ideas I never could have imagined, and that’s a testament to her skill. She and her assistant were also incredibly kind and patient with my brother, who has special needs, making sure he was comfortable and looked just as great as everyone else. When our wedding-day schedule inevitably changed, they adapted without hesitation and helped turn stressful moments into genuinely happy memories. She is talented, thoughtful, creative, and truly invested in her couples. I would recommend her without hesitation!

Gina A

We are so beyond pleased with the services provided by Nancy & Joelle for our wedding! Nancy was quick to respond to any questions, punctual, kind, flexible, and open to feedback; ...

although we didn't have much to offer! She was incredible easy to work with and we cannot recommend her enough! Our photos were just what we wanted and provided to us sooner than we expected (just two weeks!) She and Joelle exceeded our expectations in every way! Thank you for giving us amazing photos we can look back on over the years!

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Deseree I

We truly cannot say enough amazing things about our experience with Nancy and Joell! From our engagement photos all the way through our wedding day, they were absolutely incredible...

. One of the things we appreciated most was how incredibly flexible and understanding they were. The day of our engagement session, we had an unexpected emergency come up and had to reschedule. They were so understanding and accommodating and made the whole process completely stress-free. We never once felt like we were inconveniencing them, and that meant so much to us. They were both so personable, genuine, and easy to be around. They are the kind of people who make you feel comfortable immediately. They were real and authentic, and it truly felt like we were spending time with friends rather than simply having our pictures taken. That made such a difference, especially on our wedding day when there were already so many emotions and things happening. They were also incredibly knowledgeable and professional. They knew exactly how to guide us through posing, where to position us, and how to work with the lighting to get the most beautiful photos possible. Even when we weren’t sure what to do, they made it feel natural and effortless. They captured so many genuine moments and emotions that we will be able to look back on for the rest of our lives. And their turnaround time was absolutely unbelievable! We received our fully edited engagement photos the very next day, and our fully edited wedding gallery was back to us just one week later. We were blown away. Not only by how quickly we received them, but by how beautiful every single photo was. We are so incredibly grateful that we chose them to capture such important moments in our lives. They went above and beyond in every possible way, and we would recommend them to absolutely anyone looking for photographers who are talented, professional, personable, flexible, and genuinely care about their clients. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience or better people to have captured our memories!

Adaline E

Nancy and her assistant were incredible to work with. We had our wedding scheduled for June 12, 2027, but after so many hiccups with our venue and DJ and all the stresses that come...

with planning a wedding, we decided that we wanted to elope! When I reached out to Nancy to let her know that we would be canceling and that I was still interested in her doing our engagement photos she was still thrilled to help us! When we met her and her Assistant they were an absolute delight and they made our picture dreams come true! We opted for golden hour photos and she did just that! We started out with family photos and her assistant did an amazing job at making the kids laugh and being sure to get the perfect shots that were candid and posed! The Work they put in is absolutely incredible! Nancy is an incredible Photographer and I will be using her for any photo needs from here on out!

Madison F

Nancy and her assistant were fantastic! They were punctual, reliable, professional, and prompt! They really took the time to listen to what we wanted and what our style was as a co...

uple. We got our full wedding album back within 4 weeks which was also amazing! I would recommend Nancy to any couple looking for an amazing wedding photographer!

Kim S

Nancy and Joelle were truly everything we could have hoped for in wedding photographers and more. From our engagement session through our wedding day, they listened so thoughtfully...

to our vision and somehow captured everything even more beautifully than we could have imagined. They made us feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera, and by the end of our wedding day, it genuinely felt like we had known them forever. They became part of our day and felt more like family than vendors. They were so present when we needed them, but otherwise captured the most beautiful, artistic, candid moments so seamlessly that we could barely even tell they were there. Our engagement photos and wedding photos are absolutely stunning, and we will treasure them forever. We cannot wait to have Nancy and Joelle capture the other special stages of our lives. We are so incredibly grateful to them and cannot recommend them enough! 🤍

Mary D

Nancy & Joelle were everything we could have asked for on our wedding day. Not only great photographers, but great people too. They genuinely love what they do and care about their...

clients!

Quentin R

Nancy was amazing at what she did! We had an unfortunate circumstance where we had to change venue last minute and she came out and toured the new place with us. Joelle and Nancy k...

new exactly where to put us for some amazing portraits and met all of our list of pictures we wanted. They met with us to personally go through the photos when they were done too! I couldn’t recommend them more.

Vallery G

Nancy and Joelle are phenomenal! They both are quick to respond. You can tell they love what they do. They did both, our engagement shoot and wedding photography and let me tell yo...

u both experiences were incredible. They are easy going and lovely to work with. I loved how I was able to show inspo pics and they worked with me to recreate them. They are also great at finding special moments to snap and stage the most beautiful photos. Not to mention, they were so thoughtful and caring. I sprained my ankle two days before the wedding and they made sure I was comfortable and not over doing it. I couldn’t imagine my special day without the two of them. They truly are the best photographers ever!

Heather L

Nancy and Joell are top notch! From the initial meeting for the engagement photoshoot to the big day, they were detail oriented, personable, and had an eye for amazing shots. We fe...

lt extremely comfortable working with them and we felt like they took the time to get to know us and what we liked. The result was high quality photos and slideshows that captured the moments perfectly. It is with our highest regard that we recommend Nancy Zumpano Photography!

Ben D

I cannot recommend Nancy and Joelle enough! From the very beginning, I felt completely confident putting such an important moment in their hands. Planning a secret proposal can be ...

stressful, but their professionalism and clear communication made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. They took the time to understand my vision, kept me updated every step of the way, and made sure every detail was perfect without giving anything away. On the big day, they were discreet yet incredibly attentive, capturing every emotion and candid moment beautifully. Their ability to make me feel at ease while orchestrating everything behind the scenes was truly impressive. I trusted them completely, and they delivered beyond my expectations. The photos are stunning and will be cherished forever. If you’re looking for photographers who combine talent, reliability, and exceptional communication, Nancy and Joelle are the ones to call!

Susan A

We were extremely pleased with Nancy and Joelle as our photographers. They did an excellent job and were wonderful to work with!!!

Ryan L

Nancy and Joell are an amazing, wonderful photography team. They were helpful throughout our entire wedding process including our engagement photos. They truly made our wedding exp...

erience greater with their collaborative approach. You will not regret having them be your photographers.

Kat H

Nancy and Joelle were absolutely brilliant to have around on our wedding day! Having them around, and their guidance,made the day feel so comfortable and put together, even though ...

I was such a type B bride. Nancy took the time to understand our goals, our priorities, and our personalities to ensure we got what we needed from the photos and our day. So lucky to have had them by my side through the whole process, and the photos turned out magically <3

Laurie T

Nancy and Joell were exceptional to work with. Nancy has mastered the ability to capture the emotions in her pictures , not your typical cookie cutter photographer! Our pictures ...

were magical!!! They are an amazing team .

Gerald P

Our engagement photos were done by Nancy and they turned out amazing. She took the time to give us tips on posing to enhance the quality of our photos. She worked with us every ste...

p of the way on a personal yet very professional level. She had awesome ideas for backgrounds and angles, even doing reflective shots in water. The end result.... were photos that absolutely amazed us! We can not recommend her more highly!

Mitchell W

We cannot say enough good things about Nancy and her assistant Joell. From start to finish, they were absolutely incredible. The engagement shoot gave us such a great idea of how w...

e work together, and the photos turned out beautifully. Nancy had so many creative ideas for staging, scheduling, and capturing moments, and she suggested a first look for us that ended up being exactly what we needed. She and Joell made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire process. On the wedding day, they exceeded every expectation. They somehow managed to keep everything on schedule-a feat I honestly didn’t think was possible-and did it so seamlessly that I was able to just relax and enjoy the day. Afterward, Nancy & Joell put together the sweetest slideshow that we could immediately share with our grandparents, and the images moved me to tears. When my husband and I sat down to watch it, we kept finding a new favorite shot-each one somehow more beautiful than the last. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK8MeyYCQIM Our parents and guests also commented on how wonderful Nancy and Joell were to work with. They are genuinely kind, thoughtful people who clearly take so much pride in their work. Their ability to capture so many gorgeous, candid moments without us even realizing they were there is extraordinary. We feel so grateful to have had the chance to work with them and HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer who goes above and beyond. I recommended her for one of my bridesmaids' engagement parties and that bridesmaid also was so thankful to have worked with her (I can see why - i got the photos and MY GOD are they amazing).

Tori B

Nancy & Joell’s professionalism, patience, and dedication to getting the perfect shot is unmatched. We cannot thank them enough for capturing timeless photos of our special day; th...

ey are truly the best of the best. To anyone in search of their wedding photographer, look no further than Nancy Zumpano Photography!

Lidia E

We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos! This was such an important day for us, and we are beyond grateful for the way Nancy and Joell captured it. From the very beginning, ...

they showed such care and attention to every little detail and to all of our wishes. Their gentle, thoughtful approach made the whole experience so enjoyable and stress-free. Not only are they incredibly talented photographers, but also truly kind and wonderful people. We are so glad we chose them, and we will cherish these memories forever!

Nicole A

My husband and I had an incredible experience with Nancy and Joelle. Prior to the wedding they did a great job of aligning with us on what our vision was and our timeline for the d...

ay. Throughout the day we felt so comfortable with them and at ease knowing they were capturing every moment beautifully. One of our favorite parts of the entire wedding was my husband and Is photo shoot. They are so incredibly talented, worked so well together and we truly had a blast. The photos are stunning more beautiful than we could have imagined. We are so grateful to have had them as a part of our big day and would recommend them to absolutely everyone.

Katie P

As being a couple who hates to get their pictures taken, Nancy and Joell exceeded our expectations with our wedding pictures. With having no idea of the photos we wanted or how to ...

pose, they made us both feel comfortable and look confident even though we had a camera pointed at us. They were both very easy to communicate with and open to whatever we or our wedding party asked for. I am still hearing how easy they were to work with and that definitely helped make our wedding day stress free. We cannot recommend them enough, with great communication, ideas and personalities they were a pleasure to work with. We will cherish our engagement and wedding photos for many years to come. Thank you both for a great experience!

Katie R

Nancy and Joell were better wedding photographers than we ever could have hoped for! They were communicative and flexible throughout the entire process. We had multiple planning di...

scussions and sessions to make sure all our wishes came true! Amidst everything else that goes into planning a wedding, this was extremely reassuring. On the day of, while they were still flexible, they were also willing to be assertive to ensure everything on our list was captured. I found this very helpful. On top of all that, our pictures are breathtaking! Even weeks later, I'm still obsessed! We cannot thank Nancy and Joell enough!

Stephanie W

Nancy went out of her way meeting us at our venue weeks before. We walked the biggest hill and all got a workout just to make sure we had photograph opportunities planned out so we...

didn't waste time the day of the wedding. She was patient, kind, attentive she and Joell made sure we had every question answered always responding to my emails, text and calls. After the wedding the she brought me to tears with their thoughtful little extras delivering our photos. I highly recommend Nany and Joell If you are looking for a personalized, attentive and caring photographer.

Gabriella A

We couldn't be more thrilled with our experience working with Nancy Zumpano Photography for our wedding! From the very first consultation, they made us feel completely at ease, off...

ering thoughtful guidance on everything from the timeline to the types of shots we wanted. On the big day, they were nothing short of amazing—capturing every beautiful, candid moment without ever being intrusive. The photos are absolutely breathtaking and perfectly encapsulate the joy, love, and emotion of our special day. Each image exceeded our expectations in terms of quality and artistry. If you're looking for a photographer who is professional, talented, and truly passionate about their work, we highly recommend them! Thank you for making our memories last a lifetime!

Rebecca M

Nancy did an amazing job from the very beginning! She was quick to reply and truly took the time to get to know us and what our vision was. She was able to guide us through what no...

rmally is a very stressful process seamlessly and made it fun along the way! Nancy and Joelle were always professional and followed the outline they helped us to create but were also able to go with the flow and capture moments we very grateful for! Her passion for her craft and the time she puts into her work shines through in her final products! We could not have asked for a better experience and we know that we have found our family photographers for future family events!

Amber E

Nancy and Joelle did an amazing job for our engagement photos and our wedding photos! Great communication and personality! They really make you feel comfortable and have fun with p...

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Corey T

Absolutely incredible! Our wedding photos are beyond beautiful, capturing every special moment perfectly. Nancy and her assistant were professional, creative, and made us feel so c...

omfortable. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Highly recommend!

Adriaan S

Excellent to work with! Would recommend to family and friends :)

Elizabeth T

Nancy Zumpano Photography was the best choice for our engagement and wedding photos. Nancy offers a vast range of options for availability, location, prices, and final product prin...

t options. Working with Nancy was so easy - scheduling meetings, locations to shoot, discussing package prices, and enjoying our time working together. It was so important to us to have a photographer with a great sense of humor who could capture moments of us and our families both formally and candidly. Nancy and her assistant Joell ensured our comfort and eased our stress through the planning process. My family is very large, and Nancy and Joell helped us seamlessly transition between groups. They provided helpful recommendations for making our photos look the most professional as well as locations for the best photos! We were married at the Apple Orchard Lodge in Vernon. Nancy was very familiar with the venue and other vendors working with us. Following her recommendations ensured that we had the best possible experience and even better final products! If you want to truly enjoy your experience with a photographer and have gorgeous photos to prove it, Nancy Zumpano Photography is the *BEST* choice! Thank you Nancy and Joell! -The Teagues

Kelsie M

Nancy was an absolutely amazing photographer! She is very detailed and dedicated to getting the best pictures. She really goes out of her way to get to know you and what you want, ...

(including zoom meetings and meeting in person), she did amazing engagement photos for us, and worked with us for 2 days for the wedding capturing great photos of the rehearsal and the wedding day itself. She gives you so much for such a great price! I highly highly HIGHLY recommend anyone looking for a photographer to use her. She will immediately put you at ease and make it super easy to get the photos you are looking for!

Eva R

Nancy was so easy to work with and her pictures are beautiful! She took 2 camera shy people and brought us out of our shell and made the process fun. She also had amazing communica...

tion and preparation, visiting our venue beforehand to make sure she had all the details right. I'd definitely recommend Nancy Zumpano Photography!

Rosemary H

We were fortunate to have Nancy capture our memory of a lifetime. She went out of her way to capture us in fall foliage when the forecast called for rain. She has a talent for ca...

pturing happiness. Thank you, Ken and Rose.

Amanda G

Nancy did such a wonderful job with our engagement and wedding photos. My now husband and I weren't fully comfortable in front of a camera before meeting up with Nancy but she had ...

us opening up in such a short time. We have amazing photos from the engagement session from exploring a new location that we wouldn't have thought of. The wedding photos are phenomenal and show just how great a day it was. Nancy and Joell went above and beyond to make our day so special and we are so glad to have all of the incredible photos to look back on. Nancy always made us feel comfortable and the photos look so natural while showcasing the fun and our different personalities. Highly recommended!

Martin R

I had an excellent experience with Nancy Zumpano photography. They gave me a reasonable and fair price based on my specific wedding photography needs, and had a very thorough meeti...

ng with me to discuss how I needed to prepare and what that needed from me. The day of my wedding, Nancy and Joell jumped right in, took great photos of the ceremony, coordinated the large group photo, and family photos. They exceeded my expectations, and I would definitely recommend them for anyone else's wedding photography needs.

Lauren C

Nancy was absolutely incredible. From the moment we met her we knew she was going to nail it.. and she did. She made it her mission to get to know and understand our love story. S...

he incorporated places and things we love in our photos. My husband and I had a huge bridal party (10 girls and 11 boys) and she did an amazing job getting beautiful photos done quickly and effortlessly. She shot beautiful photos and we didn’t miss any of the party!! Our families are also huge !!!! She managed to wrangle each and every family member to get all of the pictures we wanted. Our priorities were her priorities. She also made us a slideshow and my entire family and friends were in tears watching it. It’s been on repeat ever since she sent it to us. Nancy is professional, kind, fun, passionate, and incredibly talented. We were so lucky to have her capture our special day.

Lucy C

We hired Nancy to photograph my daughter’s wedding and definitely made the right choice. She set everyone at ease and created a relaxed atmosphere, which resulted in terrific photo...

Kristine C

I can not express enough how amazing Nancy and Joell were to work with. They went above and beyond anything I expected from a photographer, and by the time our wedding came along t...

hey felt like friends. Our photos came out beautifully and I just can not imagine our wedding day with any other photographer. We knew exactly what to expect at every stage, they talked us through how to get the best photos, and even made a trip to plan photo spots at our venue before our big day. Absolutely amazing people to work with!!

Maggie V

Nancy and Joell are amazing! They make taking pictures so much fun. I normally have always hated having my picture taken but loved EVERY minute of our engagement shoot and wedding....

Our pictures came out AMAZING! If you are looked for great people and a great experience, look no further!

Susan A

Nancy and Joell were absolutely terrific to work with and went above and beyond our greatest expectations. It is clear they are incredibly passionate about photography and want th...

e couple to have the wedding of their dreams. We really appreciated the use of our engagement session to get to know one another prior to the big day. Nancy also made a trip to our venue a few weeks before the wedding to scout out the location with us. Overall she is fantastic to work with and delivers a truly top notch product. My husband and I could not be any happier with the quality of her photography. Not only was she a pleasure to work with but she also provided absolutely incredible shots of our wedding. We will be forever grateful for her ability to capture the moments of our special day and would recommend her 110 percent.

Kayla B

We had a great experience working with Nancy Zumpano Photography. From our initial conversations, it was clear that Nancy was very enthusiastic about not producing cookie-cutter p...

hotos, but rather photos that reflect what is important to us as a couple. Our engagement photo session was SO helpful for getting comfortable being ourselves, and we were so pleasantly surprised to have a beautiful slideshow & thumb drive of the results to keep. The amount of pre-wedding organization Nancy facilitated made things run very smoothly on the day-of while making sure to capture all the key photos that were important to us. Both her and Joell brought such a positive energy to our wedding. They captured us and all of our guests naturally and beautifully. We could not be happier with our experience!

Heather K

Nancy and Joell were very organized and took time to show us how to pose so we would look our best. They inspired us to create with them, made our photo session so much fun! We dan...

ced and laughed, and the photos completely captured our fun and loving relationship. I can’t thank them enough for their expertise.

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Thank you so much Heather! We had such a great time working with both of you! We certainly...

covered a lot of ground in a short time! Your portfolio is amazing!

Amanda S

Nancy and Joell were so wonderful to work with. They were very organized, thorough, patient, and most of all, kind. We truly appreciated their organization thru the use of schedule...

s, printed lists, keeping up with emails/texts, and even having clear directives for us to create beautiful shots. They really went above and beyond on our wedding day. We had a large wedding party, 10 on each side, our blind dog, and a big family, with lots of guests. They made sure to capture all of our important moments! Our engagement session was fun, too. They made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. We particularly love how they got to know us as individuals, and our love story together, and were very mindful of things that are important to us to use in our shots. The shots came out beautifully and we are thankful to them for helping us create lasting memories!

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We had a great time in Hershey getting to know you both! We covered a lot of ground in a s...

hort time! We loved creating with you! Thank you!!

Alysah B

Nancy was absolutely amazing, she really focuses in on getting to know a couple and giving them what they want out of their special day. She’s super professional but also manages t...

o get you laughing which gives you the absolute best photos possible. During our engagement shoot her attention went into finding the best angles and lighting for our actual wedding day so on the day of, she was fully prepared and already knew exactly where she needed to be. Her focus really is on giving you memories that will be able to look back on for years.

Shannon K

Nancy & Joell were wonderful! They were very professional, kind and creative. We were so rushed trying to get everyone ready in time, they pulled people aside quickly to get specia...

l moments on camera. They were very thoughtful and had great ideas. They were able to capture all of the exciting moments on camera including allot of moments that I didn't know about since I was focused on getting ready. I would have missed out on these if Nancy & Joell were not there. I was just blown away by their work!

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Thank you so much, Shannon! We loved spending your wedding day with you! My favorites are...

the fun "candids" under the weeping willow! It was so nice to get to know your family!

Kelsey T

We LOVED shooting with Nancy. We are admittedly camera shy as a couple, but Nancy not only made us feel super comfortable but she also helped pose us in a way that felt authentic a...

nd like "us." Not to mention how great the photos turned out - great experience!!

Katlyn K

Nancy and her assistant are the best at what they do. They went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was as perfect as it was. I couldn’t have imagined anyone who could have ...

done a better job. They made sure the wedding party enjoyed themselves and made sure everyone felt comfortable. She kept in touch and made sure we had everything we needed. We met multiple times beforehand to go over what photos we wanted to ensure we got what we wanted and had plenty of time to enjoy our wedding. She provided a slideshow of some of the photos within a day or two after the wedding, I couldn’t believe it! Our photos are beautiful and something we will cherish forever. If I could recommend Nancy a million times I definitely would!

Response from Nancy Zumpano Photography

Kate, we loved everything about being your wedding photographers! Your words are very impo...

rtant to us! It has been a joy to work with all of you!

Katie M

Nancy and Joell were both so kind and so easy and fun to work with. They had a whole bunch of ideas that made our photos really stand out to us, and they worked really well with th...

e ideas my husband and I had as well.

Response from Nancy Zumpano Photography

Thank you, Katie! How fun was it to do your first look at Hotel Utica? Your portraits are ...

stunning! I so appreciate that the four of us had time to create portraits together! You both were amazing!

Traci D

Nancy and Joell were absolutely wonderful to work with. They had so many wonderful ideas for not just photos but for the entire wedding day to help things go smoothly. The photos t...

hey took are great - they captured so many amazing moments and were just a lot of fun to work with. Along with the great photos, Nancy and Joell are just great people and I'm so happy they were part of the team for my daughter's wedding.

Response from Nancy Zumpano Photography

Thank you so much Traci! We loved celebrating with you! We appreciate all of your help dur...

ing the planning process! It has been a privilege to work with your family!

Jeri-Lynn P

My fiance and I have booked Nancy for our wedding. She and her assistant are absolutely AMAZING!!! She did our engagement photos and I'm so impressed!! I could not ask for a better...

photographer and I cannot wait for our wedding day. I'm so happy I found this photographer!!!

Response from Nancy Zumpano Photography

Oh My Gosh! You are so sweet! Thank you so much! We are so excited for your wedding! An a...

fternoon amongst the sunflowers was such a great way to get to know you both!

Megan C

Our Photagrapher was super friendly and Professional would recommend

Response from Nancy Zumpano Photography

Thank you , Megan! I am so glad we made the time to go to the park for your portraiture! S...

ome of my favorite images were when Emily surprised you with the doughnuts you made and telling the story of how you first met Charlie! We are so happy for both of you!

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2815 Leibel Place, Utica, NY

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Central NY, Adirondacks, Finger Lakes, Destination Weddings
Typically included in the starting cost

Travel area: Within 300 miles

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(315) 269-8523

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