$3,000 starting price
About this vendor
Chris & Jen Sawicki of Sawicki Studios are husband & wife contemporary wedding photographers in the Albany, NY and Saratoga NY area servicing the entire Upstate NY Capital Region and beyond since 2007!
Sawicki Studios use their signature stylized flare sparingly to sprinkle in a little magic into their client's images while remaining authentic to them and their day- which is a mix of candid photojournalism (documentary style) with a good helping of fine art. Their goal is to simply be visual storytellers through their artistic vision with quality and expertise. With 18 years of experience, Chris and Jen have worked in almost every condition, and are well-versed in how to deal with them all.
They are also very laid-back and are always calm & collected, which helps couples feel comfortable throughout the day and through every interaction. During formal photos, which they only spend a limited amount of time on unless otherwise necessary or desired by the couple, they aim to guide you as naturally as possible, so nothing feels (or looks!) forced or stiff. They provide guidance but are never obtrusive, aiming only to enhance your experience in a positive way!
Beginning as a children's portrait photographer in 2006, Jen now focuses primarily on weddings & loves to capture the details & candid, natural moments of the day. Chris began his career with senior portraits and an obsession with lighting and creating images that were next level. He is one of the first photographers in the area to incorporate off-camera lighting into wedding portraits!
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Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
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We absolutely loved working with Chris and Jen - from the first call through the engagement shoot and to the final wedding day we had a great experience. My husband normally is very uncomfortable with getting his photo taken but Chris and Jen's calm and easy-going demeanor made all the difference on our wedding day. Our favorite part was at the end of the night when we received surprise Polaroid photos from moments throughout the day that we were able to take home that night!
Chris and Jen were even better than we could have hoped for and helped make our wedding experience fantastic. They were flexible throughout the day and were so creative with the shots they took. They made us and our entire wedding party feel comfortable. Chris and Jen were so respectful of our time and of our guests. They were able to work quickly and efficiently so that we were able to enjoy our wedding without spending the entire day taking pictures. They got sneak peaks to us very quickly and we were blown away by the beautiful pictures they took. We would highly recommend them to any one looking to make sure they capture truly special pictures of significant events. Honestly could not be happier with Chris and Jen. Great people with amazing talent.
Amazing job done! So friendly and fun to work with. Pictures came out great - really beautiful work. Highly recommend!
I can never say enough about Chris and Jen’s work. I have used Sawicki for every occasion I have needed photographed. Words can not do justice how amazing the pictures were from my recent wedding. They captured raw emotion so perfectly and we have received countless compliments on how beautiful our pictures turned out. They are super talented and amazing to work with! Highly recommended
We would absolutely recommend Chris and Jen at Sawicki Studios for photographing your big day. Chris was so easy to work with and brought a calming vibe to what can be a hectic day. I had put together a "shot sheet" of must haves which I almost forgotten about the day of, but he had it right there in his pocket, checking with me to make sure we got every shot. He turned around the blog post with a sneak peek of photos super quickly. When we received the full batch of photos we were so impressed and received endless complements from our friends and family. Thank you Chris and Jen!
The main thing i can say with hiring a photographer is GO WITH YOUR GUT. I hired a photographer ( not chris) when I first got engaged who was highly well known and popular and had a low price in the photography world. I wasn’t truly amazed by his photos they were just par and had no editing to them. I used him for an engagement shoot and from the second we started the shoot his energy was very rushed and anxious and i got a pit in my stomach about hiring him. Once we got the photos back I decided I did not want to work with him and so I had to go back to the drawing board. I found Chris but figured there was no way I could afford someone who had photos with as nice of quality as his. I messaged him on Facebook just to check and he was a bit over budget I told him unfortunately I could not afford that and he replied “that’s my off season I can work with that”. My mouth dropped and I ran around cheering. A few weeks later my fiancé and i met with him and he was the complete opposite of the previous photographer I had hired. He was SO relaxed and comforting. He just knew what he wanted to do and he didn’t try to sell us anything or tell us any lies and i booked him right away. He shot our wedding last Saturday and i am not lying when i tell you except for staged photos i NEVER saw him (which is a HUGE positive). I don’t remember seeing him walking down the aisle, during the first dance, nothing. But all of the sudden he uploaded these INSANE photos that he took that according to all my friends and family are “award winning”. And not only that but he had 30 photos uploaded in 3 days after the wedding! The morning after we were at breakfast and got 4 photos! Tell me a photographer that gives you photos that quick! It was chilly the day of our wedding and he consistently asked me if i was too cold and wanted to go inside. He made all of our private photos and family photos extremely quick and everyone loved him. I cannot say enough about the kind heart and talent this man has. He is worth EVERY penny.
The most beautiful wedding photos I've ever seen. Worth every penny! The husband and wife duo put our shyness at ease and I stare at the pictures every day. No one else would have been able to capture my wedding quite like them. A+++
Chris and Jen’s photos of our wedding are so much better than I could have ever imagined!! They were able to capture every nuance of the emotion and the meaning of the most perfect day ever. I love every image! Their professionalism and talent are exemplary. I cannot adequately express how much I appreciate all the work they did the day of the wedding and since to produce such beautiful images. Chris and Jen worked seamlessly with the other vendors to be present for every important moment while not making their presence felt. The candids were truly candid and the more formal poses were fun and easygoing. we couldn’t be happier!
Chris and Jen were great to work with. I've admired their work and knew I wanted them to capture our wedding day. They showed up on time and made sure before they left to make sure there weren't any last minute photos that we wanted. They shared a sneak peek blog with some of the photos they took and we were blown away with how AMAZING the pictures were. I promise you...if you book them you will not be disappointed!!!
Chris is a phenomenal photographer. He captured our big day in fairytale fashion. He didn't miss a single special moment and brought us to tears with the end product. Chris and his wife are the perfect team and are guaranteed to exceed your expectations. 11/10, the best of the best and truly exceptional!
Chris was the only photographer we spoke with about shooting our wedding, as I'd been following his work for nearly a decade and have always been so impressed with his wedding photography. We could not have been more over-the-moon about our experience working with him and his wife Jen. They were so personable, fun, humble, responsive, encouraging, professional and all-around amazing, and everyone in my bridal party agreed they were an absolute blast to have with us on our big day. To top it off, the photos are absolutely unbelievably gorgeous and I feel like they captured my wedding in such a way as to paint it as a fairytale come to life. They were one of the best parts of our perfect day and I cannot recommend them enough. They truly create magic.
My family, husband, and I cannot say enough about Chris and his wife Jen! To say I am impressed with their work is an understatement. Chris arrived and was ready to start shooting the moment he walked through the door! He took beautiful photos of everything - from my jewelry and dress to people having fun on the dance floor. He took photos of every detail, and now we will be able to relive this day over and over again!
What I loved most about working with Chris was his ability to pose my husband and I. He has a lot of experience and knows the best poses. I loved his willingness to try our suggestions (and his willingness to roll on the ground for a good shot!). He also had a great attitude - he was so easy to get along with. Honestly, I am SO glad we chose Sawicki Studios to capture our big day. The sneak peek shots he delivered the following day, as well as his blog post, were more than we could've ever asked for! :)
Chris Sawicki and Jason photographed our wedding and they were amazing to work with! They had great ideas for photos way beyond what I ever would have imagined! Chris stood in the middle of a stream to get the perfect shot & Jason even carried my purse around for me! I highly recommend Sawicki Studios!
Chris and his wife, Jen photographed our wedding last week, and they did an absolutely amazing job. Starting from our initial consultation and continuing through our wedding day and beyond, Chris has been a model of professionalism. He was willing to meet with us or have a long telephone call when we requested or had questions, which was a huge help to us. He also took control of the day of timeline, which was another huge help to us in organizing our family and friends on our wedding day. He and Jen took the most absolutely beautiful photos I have ever seen. I can't believe that it's me in some of them. They were also able to provide us with a good amount of photos within a few days, which meant I could show them to my friends and family that much sooner. When I do show them, my family constantly comments that they never even noticed them taking pictures. They did a great job of getting the perfect shot without being obtrusive. It was absolutely perfect! I would recommend them to anyone looking to hire a photographer.
Thank you Chris and Jen!
There is not a single photo that I did not love from Chris! He managed to capture our love and every changing leaf of fall. If I had to do everything again, I would hire Chris over and over again!!!
We saw Chris' photos online and knew when we were getting married he would be the person to capture our big day. Working with Chris he is very easy going, fast, precise and detailed, not to mention the amazing photos he takes. We are so amazed by the sneak peak photos and are so excited to see the rest. Everyone is still commenting on how amazing our photographer was. Thank you Sawicki Studios!!!
Chris is professional, accommodating and a pleasure to work with. His work is beautiful, his style exquisite. You will not regret working with him, no matter your concerns in relation to photography. He is quick but I assure you he gets all of the shots you want. He is sweet and energetic, putting you at ease yet helping you become (more) excited. He responds quickly and is very patient - important for those of you who are a bit neurotic! We loved Chris and only wish we lived closer to him so we could have all of our life events photographed by him!!!
The first time I saw the photos that Sawicki does I fell instantly in love with them. I knew that I wanted to have them do my photography for my wedding. Not a minute did I second guess my decision. Chris was very professional from the first meeting we had with him until the day of the wedding. He is very prompt and answers emails quickly and answers any questions. He is also very accommodating and will make sure that he captures everything that you want him to. His photos and lighting are simply amazing!
You will not be unhappy with any part of your decision in choosing Sawicki! They are highly professional and a pleasure to work with. The photos are phenomenal and will having you saying "this ones my favorite" for every photo you scroll through. I can not stress enough how important a photographer is on your wedding day, and Sawicki Studios will make it a day you will never forget!
Chris is the best photographer ever. He really knows how to capture those memories. We loved working with Chris and would recommend him to all of our friends.
Chris and Jen are FANTASTIC! They are very professional and creative. I love the pictures from my wedding and have gotten many compliments on how great they are. I would recommend them to everyone
Chris and Jen did an wonderful job, from the engagement pictures to the wedding. One of the top photographers in the area, and took amazing photos that we will cherish forever. So happy with them, thank you guys!
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Albany, Saratoga Springs, Upstate NY
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