Say Yes Photography

New York Portraits & Documentary Weddings

Videography services available

5.0

Praised by couples for:

Photographer

Seasoned professional

Capturing memories

Incredibly warm-hearted, helpful and with the directives you gave us, you made our day and our photos beautiful. My wife and I will always remember your efforts while looking at these photos today and in the future. Thank you very much 🙏🏻

ilhan k.

5.0

We had an amazing experience with our wedding photographer! She was incredibly kind, professional, and made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire day. From the beginning, she brought such positive energy and made everything feel natural and stress-free. She captured our special moments beautifully and paid attention to every little detail. We are so grateful for her work and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone talented, caring, and wonderful to work with. Thank you for helping make our wedding day unforgettable!

Yasemin C.

5.0

Meltem Say

PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Hicksville, NY, Say Yes Photography is an award-winning photography team, creating timeless wedding and portrait stories since 2012. From the beginning, we take time to understand every detail you imagine. The inspiration, the light, the feeling, and the small moments you don’t want to forget. We learn how you want to remember your day before we pick up the camera. We work like friends, not strangers. We guide you naturally, help you feel comfortable, and stay with you during every meaningful moment.

14+ years in business

Speaks English, Hindi, Turkish

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits

Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Photo

Second Shooter Available

Photo & Video Styles

Lifestyle

Vintage

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Wedding

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Meet the team

Meltem Say

Photographer

She is an internationally awarded photographer, creating timeless wedding and portrait stories since 2012. Known for her elegant and emotional style, she has captured hundreds of love stories with a refined eye for detail. Her work blends natural light, real moments, and a luxury experience. She works closely with every couple to bring their vision to life. More than photography, she creates lasting memories.

5.0

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Amazing experience with a warm, professional photographer who was highly responsive and eased wedding-day stress. They guided posing, knew the best NYC locations, and captured cinematic, timeless, emotional photos. Couples felt comfortable, had fun, and highly recommend booking them.

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Nehir D

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4/26/2026

Working with her for our wedding photos in New York was truly one of the best decisions we made. We had the chance to shoot in the streets of the city, at every location we dreamed...

of, with exactly the style we wanted. She was much more than just a photographer — she supported us throughout the entire process, made everything incredibly easy, and even became our witness, which made the experience even more special and meaningful. During the shoot, her energy, positivity, and guidance helped us feel completely comfortable while also having so much fun. She also assisted us with organizing makeup and hair, ensuring that every detail was perfectly taken care of. The final photos exceeded all our expectations. Her professionalism, warmth, and passion for her work truly stand out. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for an unforgettable photography experience in New York.

ilhan k

5/22/2026

Incredibly warm-hearted, helpful and with the directives you gave us, you made our day and our photos beautiful. My wife and I will always remember your efforts while looking at th...

ese photos today and in the future. Thank you very much 🙏🏻

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Yasemin C

5/22/2026

We had an amazing experience with our wedding photographer! She was incredibly kind, professional, and made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire day. From the beginning, sh...

e brought such positive energy and made everything feel natural and stress-free. She captured our special moments beautifully and paid attention to every little detail. We are so grateful for her work and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone talented, caring, and wonderful to work with. Thank you for helping make our wedding day unforgettable!

Ali E

5/21/2026

We traveled all the way from Michigan to New York for our wedding ceremony. Luckily, we came across with Meltem on web. They were also amazing extremely responsive, very much unde...

rstanding and addressed all our request without any complain. They are the right people in these moments, which could be stressful. We’ve held no pressure and their professionalism was exceptional. Thank you so much for these amazing unforgettable New York City themed pictures that will stay with us forever. We will for sure ping you at our first year anniversary ! ♥️💍👰🤵

Yasin K

5/19/2026

Booking Say Yes Photography for our New York wedding was the best decision. The photos look cinematic, timeless, and so full of emotion. They knew all the best NYC spots and helped...

us with posing in such a natural way. Everyone keeps asking who our photographer was. We genuinely felt taken care of from beginning to end. Olivia & Michael

Dalia K

5/01/2026

Phenomenal photographer!! Very professional and thoughtful:)

Ilker K

4/26/2026

We had such an amazing experience working with our wedding photographer! From start to finish, everything felt so natural, fun, and stress-free. They made us feel completely comfor...

table in front of the camera, and we genuinely enjoyed every moment of the shoot. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, better than we could have imagined. Every special moment was captured perfectly, and the emotions truly shine through in each image. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and fun photographer. Thank you for making our day even more unforgettable.

Mehmet Y

4/23/2026

Great experience with professional work. %100 recommending it

Kardelen Y

4/22/2026

We had the most amazing experience with Say Yes Photography! From the very beginning, she was incredibly warm, friendly, and easy to work with. She made us feel so comfortable and ...

natural in front of the camera, which honestly made the entire shoot feel effortless and fun. Time literally flew by we didn't event realize how quickly the session ended because we were enjoying it so much! Her guidance and direction was perfect. She knows exactly how to pose us and capture the best angles without making it feel forced. And the photos... Absolutely stunning! Every single shot turned out better than we could have imagined. She truly have an eye for detail and know how to capture genuine emotions and beautiful moments. If you're looking for someone professional, talented, and genuinely kind, I cannot recommend her enough. We are beyond happy with our photos and will cherish them forever!

Kübra U

4/15/2026

We got married in New York in 2025, and choosing this photographer was honestly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, they were professional, ...

kind, and incredibly easy to work with. On the wedding day, they made us feel so comfortable and captured every special moment so naturally. The photos turned out absolutely amazing — even better than we imagined. Every time we look at them, we relive our wedding day all over again. If you're looking for someone talented, reliable, and truly passionate about what they do, we highly recommend them!

Jessica R

4/14/2026

If you’re thinking about booking them, just do it. Mel is professional, kind, and insanely talented. They made us feel comfortable, confident, and actually enjoy the whole experien...

ce! Jessica & Daniel

Lily R

4/14/2026

They guided us when we needed it, but also captured the most natural moments. And the sneak peeks… we were OBSESSED.

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(164) 687-57794

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