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Simi Rabinowitz
Owner
In business: 10+ years
Team: 1 member
Languages: English
Capturing Real Moments
Located in Somerville, MA, Simi Rabinowitz Photography is here to capture your wedding day. Owner Simi understands that a split second of time captured with his camera can turn into an image cherished by generations, which is what excites him about being a wedding photographer. When you work with Simi, you can rest easy knowing that your special day will be given the utmost care and respect.
Simi shoots with a photojournalistic approach and creates images that tell the beautiful and unique story of your special event. Capturing the details and fleeting moments of each event and weaving together the unique story of each special day are his goals as an event photographer. He takes an unobtrusive approach to photography, allowing the day to unfold naturally. He would love to be a part of your big day and record your precious memories.
Simi Rabinowitz Photography can offer a variety of wedding-day services to you and your partner. On average, he can provide around eight hours of coverage on the day of the event. He can be there throughout the day to ensure that no moment is missed, and he can even organize a second shooter if required. The final, edited images can be delivered as digital files or in albums. Get in touch with Simi to learn more!
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Photography Package
$2,900 starting price
Photography Package
$2,900 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
Album
Album
Engagement Session
Engagement Session
Digital Files
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Photo Shoot Types
- Engagement
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- Digital Files
- Second Shooter Available
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
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Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
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Simi receives glowing reviews for his exceptional photography services, being described as professional, easy to work with, and adept at capturing both candid moments and portraits. Clients appreciate his flexibility, attention to detail, and ability to make them feel comfortable during shoots. His communication, humor, and competitive pricing are highlighted as additional strengths by reviewers. Simi's work is commended for beautifully capturing the essence and joy of weddings, creating lasting memories for couples.Review photos
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Simi is such a pro! It was so easy to communicate with him and he makes the whole thing so effortless. Everyone loves the pictures he took on our wedding. I definitely recommend him!!
We had such an amazing experience working with Simi for our engagement shoot and wedding! He is punctual, professional, fast with responses, and so easy to work with! We were so comfortable having our photos taken and Simi made everything feel so natural! We cannot recommend Simi highly enough.
Exceptional photographer - Simi was the perfect choice for us. He took amazing photographs for both our engagement shoot & wedding. He made us feel relaxed and comfortable throughout the process (no easy feat!) And, unlike many photographers, he was super flexible to meet our needs and vision (in terms of package, contract, what shots to take, how long to do portraits, etc.). Simi's the best! If we ever have an opportunity to do photos with him again, we'd take it in a heartbeat!
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From the minute we reached out to engage with Simi we were incredibly impressed and happy. He is professional and friendly. We took our engagement photos last spring as well as our wedding photos and we could not be more pleased. He captured our personalities to a T, and the real feeling of our wedding. Our pictures are incredible and we continue to get compliments the more that we share. We would definitely recommend Simi to everyone!
We hired Simi to photograph our wedding and also did an engagement shoot. He did such a fantastic job. We are so happy with the photos, and Simi was totally professional and easy to work with. We would very highly recommend him to anyone. Thanks Simi!
Simi is amazing!! We had him shoot an engagement session as well as our wedding. Can't recommend him highly enough. Nice, relaxed, and worked with us to get the type of shots we were interested in. We are absolutely thrilled. Great shots of us and our loved ones. He captured candid moments beautifully and also took wonderful portraits. Glad we will have his pics to enjoy for decades to come. Simi is the best!!
Amazing.
Easy to work with, professional, relaxed, and captured tons of amazing photos. Couldn't say enough good things about his work, and I'm glad we picked him because now we have these amazing memories of our special day forever!
We really loved his style, he captured tons of amazing moments not just of us but of our guests and venue and decorations.
Part of me would consider getting divorced just so I could get married and hire Simi again. He was that good.
Simi was incredible. I think the quality of Simi's photos and joy you can see captured in them absolutely speaks on its own in his portfolio, and working with him was amazing. He was able to capture many very natural moments, and he was so personable and easy to talk with before the wedding. And when he says 'unobtrusive' at the wedding and reception, he means he is like a ninja-- I'm in some of these photos (and they look amazing) and even I'm asking myself, when did he take this photo?! I didn't even see him??? Additionally, the online galleries Simi sent to us after the wedding were very nicely categorized, and easy to share.
I am still absolutely speechless at all of the photos and can't stop smiling when I look at them and remember all of the happy moments of the day. I feel very lucky and grateful he was available for our wedding day. His pricing was incredibly competitive as well, and he was very flexible when we asked for changes (re: additional time at wedding).
Everyone we have showed photos to has complimented our choice of photographer, saying Simi did an amazing job, and that everyone looks so genuinely happy. I cannot say enough nice things about Simi and his work, especially since his photos are something we will be able to cherish and share long after the wedding.
We cannot say enough good things about Simi and his photos! We actually hired him to do our engagement and wedding photos, and I am so in love with all the photos. He made the whole process so smooth and comfortable, almost felt just like a friend taking our pictures. He got every shot we wanted and more. He knew exactly how to get the perfect photo, giving us a great gift to look at for years to come.
We can’t say enough about Simi! It was such a pleasure to work with him for our wedding celebrations. We loved his candid style of photography from the start and we couldn’t be happier with how our photos came out!
Simi worked with us through rescheduling and postponements due to Covid and was extremely flexible throughout the process. We ended up doing a smaller ceremony in 2020 before our big wedding in 2021 and Simi made this such an easy process for us by adding to our current package.
Simi was fun and easy to work with. We would highly recommend him for couples looking for someone for their big day, or any event for that matter! We hope that we have the opportunity to work with him in the future someday!
We loved Simi for many reasons and will focus on personality, process, and post (event) aspects here.
PERSONALITY: Simi's savviness, humor, kindness, listening skills, and wit make him feel more like a member of the family. He will get to know you on a deeper level, and has been known to grab a bite with couples ahead of an engagement session and the big day to learn more about them, for example.
PROCESS: from logistics to personal preferences to little details you might have missed, Simi's process and overall approach to capturing magical moments is really remarkable. He seamlessly blends into your event.
POST (EVENT): even after we had come down from the clouds, there were additional pleasant happenings. Answered questions, a sleek set of galleries that could be shared with guests, and proactive communications were some of Simi's hallmarks.
Simi is the best! He is an incredibly gifted photographer, and we are so pleased with how the photos from our wedding came out.
Simi was helpful and easy to work with from the very start of the planning process to the day of the wedding. He asked the right questions from us to ensure he could get the images we wanted and that we would be able to focus on celebrating. He did an amazing job of capturing the pure joy we felt throughout the day.
We also appreciated Simi's calm demeanor and great sense of humor. We loved working with him and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding or event photographer!
Simi was a fantastic wedding photographer!! He was our photographer for our engagement photos, small wedding ceremony, and larger wedding reception. Due to the pandemic, we had to spread our events out across 2 years. Simi was so accommodating and understanding, working with us every step of the way throughout the rescheduling process. Beyond his professionalism and commitment to capturing the event, Simi is just a wonderfully talented photographer. We absolutely love the way our photos came out from each event. His portraits are beautiful, but in my opinion, the candids and ambiance photos are really where Simi shines. He has a way of capturing the little moments that you might have missed on the day. I was so grateful to see these afterwards. Further, we barely even noticed he was there! Don't hesitate to hire Simi to photograph your event - he will do an incredible job and you will treasure the photos he takes!
Simi was great! On time, communicative, super kind and fun to be around. We loved that he was so chill, relaxed and went with the flow of the day. For us, that was important. If you’re looking for an in your face, all about weddings, instagram heavy photographer, you may want to look at other options. But if you’re looking for a relaxed, fair priced, excellent photographer with a nature specific touch, Simi is the perfect choice!
Simi was absolutely fantastic. We chose him for his candida and how he seemed to capture real moments. He totally delivered on this, and some of our favorite photos are the little moments between people before the ceremony or during the reception that effortlessly capture the joy and fun of the day. Of course, Simi himself was great too: dry humor, easygoing, flexible, and communicative. If you want more of a photojournalism/candid/natural look and less of a posed/Pinterest look, you won’t regret booking him.
Simi was an absolute pleasure to work with! From our engagement shoot, to our big day, to all the communication in between, it was truly a great experience. My Husband and I were super uncomfortable in front of the camera at first, but Simi changed that! He made us feel comfortable, he made us laugh, and he helped us to enjoy the moment and the process! All of our photos came out stunning!! I am so grateful that we found Simi and chose to work with him, it was one of the best vendor decisions we made!! Thanks to him, we have so many beautiful pictures and memories of the happiest day of our lives!!
Working with Simi on our wedding day was a very positive experience. Most importantly, his pictures are amazing, they captured the moment so well. The album he made for us makes us relive the precious moments of that day every time we go through it. Hi communication was great, and we felt at ease going into the day of our wedding. Thank you Simi!!
What can we say about Simi?! As a covid couple we had to postpone our wedding twice, then find a new venue and plan for covid restrictions, then replan in less than 4 weeks for the lifting of restrictions; and Simi has been with us since the beginning!
We have two different philosophies about pictures, Arielle loves portraits, while Jonathan loves candids. This was one of the first things we talked about with Simi, and the beauty is that he does both so well!!! He is an excellent photographer, who is so chill and so easy to talk to! He worked with us through the two different venues, and rethinking the timeframe of pictures. At one point, we thought we would have a shorter wedding, and despite our initial contract, Simi was more than willing to modify the contract to a shorter time and adjust the fee accordingly. In the end, we stuck with the 8 hours. And we could not be happier! Simi is an incredible photographer who is so fun to work with!
Simi was an absolute pleasure to work with and he captured our big day beautifully! From the moment we first connected on Zoom for a pre-event meeting, Simi was kind, personable, funny, and flexible to all of our ideas and interests. On the day of the event, Simi did a fantastic job covering our wedding. He let us take leadership during the event's initial portrait time, and left us with stunning photos of us, family, and friends. During the event's ceremonies and celebrations, Simi magnificently captured both the big must-have moments (ring exchanges, speeches, dancing), as well as the small very-detailed moments (hand-holding, dress embroideries, nature textures). Simi takes a journalistic approach that captures moment both 'seen and unseen' in a remarkable and poetic way. The pictures we have today perfectly capture the pomp and circumstance, alongside the quiet intimacy of our wedding. Following the event, Simi was very quick to publish a preview of our web gallery, and soon after, he shared the entire gallery, which was very nicely categorized and easily viewable. Simi has also made the process of designing an album very simple and straightforward. We are so thankful to have worked with Simi and would recommend him time and again!
Simi is the best!!! From the day one that I found him on the knot , to realized he is an award winner, to our first zoom interview, to our engagement session, to the wedding day, we just love him. Simi is extreme professional. He always got back to me right away. I think he was only vendor that I don't need to send follow-up emails. Trust me, I sent a lot emails to him. He is always so patient , so kind , and so good at calming me down through his emails. Even my husband made fun of me that I fell in love with Simi's emails. When it come to the photos, we love our engagement sessions and wedding albums. Our photos are natural and full of love. And Simi captured all the unique moments of us. On both photo shooting days, we had so much fun with Simi. He is so good at capture not only the big moments, but also those small & unobvious moments. I highly recommend Simi to be your wedding photographer and he definitely make the entire process so easy and simple. And most importantly, you will love your pictures!
Helen T.
Simi captured our wedding day perfectly! He took beautiful portraits and candids. He is so kind, laid back, easy to work, with and responds quickly to emails. We highly recommend him!!
Simi was a delight to work with. He was very generous with his time, and took the time to listen to what we wanted from our wedding photos. He also took time beforehand to do an engagement shoot with us a few months before the event. This was a great opportunity to see his work beforehand. We were really happy with this, as we'd tried one photographer before who we weren't super pleased with.
We'd hire Simi again in a heartbeat. We are super happy with his photos of our wedding, and he was a pleasure to work with.
We love our photos from Simi! He was great to work with for our engagement and wedding photos, and he made the whole experience even better. He captured so many great moments among our guests that we didn't see that day and managed to take photos without us even noticing. We couldn't be happier that he was our photographer!
Simi blends the perfect combination of laid back and organized that you could have and want. He met with us beforehand to understand our goals and desires about people to includes, shots to take and when to take them. He goes with the flow. And when there are so many people involved and parties and generations, that is an absolutely crucial and highly underappreciated strongpoint.
Not to mention, his photos came out of a catalogue, but not forced, not fake, real live genuine shots of our very special day we will never forget.
I could not recommend more highly this highly talented and easygoing individual to capture the most special moments on your day.
Simi is truly amazing. He is an incredible photographer and took stunning photos of our wedding (plus beautiful engagement photos). He also has been amazing to work with, and created a stunning wedding album for us, even after we reached out >1-2 years since our wedding. I couldn't recommend Simi enough!
Simi did a wonderful job for us. Simi was recommended to us by a friend and we ended up selecting him due to his professionalism, ease to work with, and competitive rate.
What we got were truly beautiful photos (both engagement and wedding). During our wedding Simi and his staff were able to capture the key moments without getting in the way of dancing and celebration which is not an easy thing to do.
We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer in the Boston/NE area!
Simi is absolutely the BEST!!!! We attended a wedding where he was the photographer & connected through the ease & flow he provided to us guests. Upon our engagement, we had no question who we were going to hire as our photographer! Not only is his work custom and inspirational, it's unique to each event he photographs. He brings in the natural beauty of your surroundings as well as your subject matters. He is able to work around intensely busy situations and never misses to capture the moments of fun you may be too busy to see. Besides his photography being unique, so is his personally! He is an easy going, fun loving deeply invested wonderful addition to your celebrations / events. There isn't an ask he can't do, figure out or suggest other and/or additional ideas for. We had more laughs with Simi during our engagement, 1st look photos & throughout our wedding, moments that could have been stressful or uncomfortable but he made them fun & exciting!! He is fast to deliver back your proofs and easy to work with in creating printed designs. We look forward to working with Simi again & again in the future!!
My wife and I got married in October. Simi was amazing! he was so helpful leading up to the event. The engagement photo session was a great "practice" run and made it so our first experience with him wasn't on our wedding day. Simi did a great job incorporating our dog into our photos! His photos are fantastic and he has a great eye for unique and wonderful shots. Quick turnaround for proofs! Don't miss your opportunity to hire Simi!
My husband and I got married in September 2019 and were so happy with Simi. When choosing a photographer, we wanted someone who could do everything - take great portraits and have an eye for candid photos and action shots. Simi stood out to us immediately. He so accommodating and captured every photo on our list. He moves like a ninja and was EVERYWHERE during the reception capturing hilarious moments on the dance floor.
Simi was so easy to work with and made my husband and I feel comfortable throughout the engagement shoot and the day of our wedding. We are not into PDA and thought we'd be too stiff during the engagement shoot but Simi made it fun and our photos came out great.
We would 100% recommend Simi to anyone getting married!
Simi is wonderful and incredibly talented. He was fantastic to work with, made us feel comfortable and at ease both during our engagement photos and during our wedding, and did a great job capturing the parts of our wedding that mattered the most to us. His photography is outstanding, and we have already recommended him to multiple friends. We really, really love the photos he took and are very thankful we found him to be our wedding photographer.
We really enjoyed working with Simi and are thrilled with the pictures we've received. He was easy to work with and had great ideas. Highly recommend!
Simi was an absolute joy to work with. From our engagement session through the end of the reception, Simi made every moment about us. He listened to our ideas for shots and group photos, but also invested in exploring the venue to find the hidden best photo spots. The photos are all really special, and he did an amazing job of capturing the energy of our day.
Simi's dedication and commitment to delivering the best photos was best illustrated at the end of the evening. Well after he was slated to call it a night, he found us, let us know he was leaving. A few minutes later, a particularly funny dance-off was happening on the dance floor, and Simi was in the center capturing it all.
We would hire Simi again in an instant. Working with him was super smooth, and his photographs are truly special. We were lucky to have such a great photographer documenting our day.
Simi did an amazing job. He got every shot we wanted and even came up with some creative ideas. His use of light is amazing. He is easy to work with and has a calming effect day of. We are extremely glad we choose him to shoot our special day!
Simi did an amazing job capturing our wedding . From weather that changed every 5 minutes to "opinionated" family members, he was able to handle it all. We received our photos very quickly and were blown away by how accurately the photos depicted our day. My husband hates having his picture taken and Simi made us both feel very comfortable every step of the way. I love that in addition to the "big stuff" he captured little moments that we didn't get to see when we were in the heat of the moment, like small details of the decor and interactions between people we never thought would enjoy dancing together. We highly, highly recommend!
Simi captured such amazing photos both in our engagement shoot and on our wedding day!
Looking back at the photos, he did an amazing job capturing our personalities and the personalities of our guests. The candid pictures of our guests laughing and dancing will be one's that I'll treasure forever.
My husband is an amateur photographer, and was very particular during the hiring process. The fact that he was so happy with the photos really says a lot. Simi is a true professional!
Simi was a fantastic addition to our day and a joy to work with!
He produced some amazing photographs that will provide joy for decades to come, including an award winning photograph of the bridesmaids preparation!
Not only this, but I think the key thing for us was that he integrated seamlessly into our day, never making any moment about him and his photos. He was supremely respectful of our guests and our time, as we found the reception zipped by!!
For our reception, we had quite a few formal portraits we needed to get through, yet he worked through these smartly and efficiently, and the results speak for themselves. We also really liked his openness to input from us regarding how we'd like to set up the photos, whilst also offering his clearly expert advice and ideas as well!!
If you're looking to take one more thing off your mind on the day, (It can be quite an overwhelming emotional day, and the last thing you need to be doing is worrying about minutiae) then I implore you to consider Simi as your photographer, the service and the person are both excellent.
Thank you again!!!!
When I was looking for photographers it was between Simi and one other person in the Boston area. Since I don't live in MA, Simi agreed to meet with the parents to go over his process and show them some examples of his work. They were more than impressed!
Coming from a big southern family, my parents really wanted portrait photos. Although some photographers want to stay away from stand and look at me, Simi made what is normally very boring, into playful and memorable. During the reception, he went table to table with the groom and me to make sure all of our guests were in at least one photo, weird request but he didn't mind!
Although he was supposed to leave following the bouquet toss, he stayed a little longer and asked if I wanted any more photos before he left, a true sign of his character :) The groom and I have not seen any wedding photos but if they are anything like our engagement photos, I am going to be blown away.
Simi is the type of photographer that can adapt to any situation and make people who hate photos of themselves pleasantly surprised at how good they look! Besides being a great person, his price is the best in town. I was able to have an engagement shoot with Simi prior to the wedding and now that the wedding is complete, he is working on a photo album so that I have something to look at any day I want.
Thank you Simi for working with our quirky family! If only we had more events for you to photographer :)
Shannon & Jordan
Simi was amazing to work with. He was professional, answered all of our questions, and knew what we wanted for our wedding day. Our pictures came out so beautifully and captured everything we wanted. Simi made our wedding day a little less stressful and I'd definitely recommend him!
Simi was informative and flexible from the very beginning. He was highly recommended after photographing my cousin's wedding the previous year and exceeded all of our expectations.
Every photo request was met and perfected, and we love how all of our moments were captured beautifully. Simi was very easy to work with and always responded quickly to any questions. I would recommend for anyone in search of a caring and talented photographer!
Simi was amazing. We met with a few photographers before the wedding and Simi was clearly the best. From the engagement photos to the post wedding follow-up, everything was done in a professional manner. Our wedding photos were amazing! We both wanted lots of candid photos and Simi didn't disappoint. I called him the "Photography Ninja" since, and this is all credit to Simi, I didn't remember seeing him taking photographs! I cannot recommend him enough.
My (now) husband and I have nothing but positive things to say about working with Simi. We knew from the first time we checked out his website that we loved his photography style, especially the way he captures candid moments and reactions. Always professional and quick to reply to our emails, he helped us figure out the best times to shoot on our wedding day, was able to add additional shooting to our package so that he could cover our rehearsal dinner (something the groom's mother wanted), and carried a printed out "must-have" shot list that we had put together ahead of time on the day of the wedding. He was flexible when we veered a bit from the list of family portraits, and most impressive, Simi was incredibly flexible when it came to the weather we faced. During our engagement session, we took pictures outside in below-freezing temperatures, yet Simi never once complained and even recommended additional spots to take pictures that day, despite how cold he must have been. On the day of our wedding, we had to move the ceremony and all pictures inside because of pouring rain and winds up to 50mph, yet somehow Simi's photographs are beautiful and the lighting in them is perfect. He even ran out into the rain at one point so that we could get some pictures on the front porch, getting soaked in the process but completely willing to do what it took to get a good shot. When we got our photos, we were amazed by all of the little details Simi noticed and captured - I had barely even noticed him during the ceremony and reception and yet he managed to capture everything! Others have said it and I agree - he is unobtrusive but still manages to capture every detail. On top of all of this, Simi is also just a really nice guy, bonding with our family who have young kids and easy to talk to personally and professionally. We couldn't love our photos any more, and I can't recommend Simi enough!
Simi was awesome to work with! From the beginning we could tell how organized he was as he laid out how everything would work from beginning to end. It was nice to walk away from our first in-person meeting feeling comfortable that we picked the right photographer and turning our focus to all of the other stuff we had to worry about. Our engagement shoot was great and we got to chat we Simi and learn a little more about his style. We already knew he had a great eye from checking out his website / following him on Facebook and getting our photos back just reinforced that. My wife does not enjoy having her picture taken (even though they usually come out pretty good!) and as we did our engagement shoot I kept joking “don’t worry Simi is going to take 500 pictures, so you’re gonna like at least 20 of them”. Even she had to admit almost all of them came out great and Simi incorporated some pretty cool natural features from the arboretum we were at.
On our wedding day, Simi was at the venue early scoping everything out. He had been to our venue previously, but we had a mid-April wedding so it was a bit of a toss-up as to whether there would actually be anything blooming/growing that we may want to have as a backdrop. We had some ideas on what we wanted to get for pictures, but Simi was great with helping us formalize it by walking us through his shot list and so we could pick thing we wanted or didn’t want. It was super helpful to have him provide us a framework that we could tweak as we wanted…especially because as we walked through his list we thought “oh yeah, we want a picture of that too”.
Throughout our wedding day Simi was unbelievably efficient. He had it all mapped out and executed on everything, with some checking and adjusting of course (e.g., when the guys corsages took a little longer than expected to get pinned on for various reasons). We were especially appreciative of Simi’s efficiency with our photos during cocktail hour as my wife and I wanted to catch the tail end of it, which we did!! All of our guests (and my wife and I) were impressed with how Simi was always in the right place at the right time…checking time, checking lighting and always seeming to know what shot he wanted next, but at the same time not being locked into a certain sequence. He caught some great candids and family shots (cousins, extended family), but was focused on my wife and myself. It was amazing how he was able to do it all while making it seem effortless (it only “seemed” effortless because all the time and effort Simi puts into his craft). Not sure how to word it, but although Simi was always in the right place at the right time, he was never in the way. I have been to weddings where that was not the case…or where the photographer seemed to be stressing people out by trying too hard to get pictures or by missing key pictures / moments.
It was a pleasure to work with Simi and we are still amazed at all the great pictures and moments Simi captured for us!!!!
Simi was phenomenal to work with on our wedding day. His eye for pictures and attention to detail were astounding. Numerous wedding guests commented on how quickly, quietly and efficiently he worked the wedding. We heard several people mention how impressed they were that he was constantly monitoring the lightening, assessing the weather outside and always on the look out for the perfect shot. He was very professional and organized.
It was a breeze to work with Simi. He was quick to respond and easily approachable. He is very organized in his approach and presented us with a comprehensive wedding package. We started with an engagement photography session which gave us the opportunity to get to know Simi, and Simi the opportunity to get to know us. He showed up to the location early and had already scouted out some great areas to take some pictures. As some of my friends or husband might attest, I am not a big fan of having my picture taken but he made this engagement session fun and relaxing and the pictures were stunning!
In the weeks leading up to the wedding he presented us with a photography shot list. We found this incredibly helpful as we had not yet thought too much about the “must have” photos that we wanted. He used this list as a guide on our wedding day to take pictures of the special moments we requested. His focus was always on the wants or needs of the bride and the groom. He was quick to finalize our wedding photos and we were thoroughly impressed with his work. It was such a special moment looking through our wedding photos together, Simi really took the time to capture the event in its entirety. If you are looking for a skilled wedding photographer with a keen eye, I would highly recommend Simi.
Simi was an absolute joy to work with, from the initial meeting through the engagement shoot to the final exhausted moments of our wedding day. His eye for detailed, interesting and unexpected shots is incomparable and we could not be happier with our photos- we'd book him again for any future photography needs without a moment's hesitation. A consummate professional throughout the entire process, he handled every change- whether major, minor, or last minute- with grace and understanding. Neither of us being particularly comfortable in front of the camera, we loved Simi's photojournalistic approach, which was completely unobtrusive and allowed him to capture everything organically. Thanks to him, we will be able to treasure every moment of that day for the rest of our lives, including the small ones easily missed by a more cookie-cutter approach to wedding photography. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Where do I even begin! I believe Simi's website was the first I looked at while searching for photographers. His pictures instantly caught my eye, and I knew I had to reach out to him. From the second he responded he was so nice, and answered all the questions Ian and I had. Ian and I live 3 hours away from where we got married at White Cliffs, and Simi accommodated every need we had being that far away, he always answered his emails on time, and was able to send us things we needed via email as well. On our wedding day Simi was absolutely amazing, he caught every single moment of our wedding in all of his photos. Every picture that was taking was absolutely perfect, and we could not be happier. Simi was so easy to work with, and so accommodating throughout the whole day (even if we made him walk roughly 300 stairs to get down to the beach). Thank you so much for taking our wedding day photos, and for capturing some of our best moments.
Simi was absolutely amazing in every way and we wholeheartedly recommend him! We have already recommended him to friends and family and will continue to do so, because he did such a fabulous job with our wedding back in May. He is very easy-going, while also being very professional and responsive. His photos are also amazing. At our wedding, he made sure to take all of the photos we requested and so many more. He has a great eye and captured moments beautifully. On top of that, he did our engagement photos, which came out beautifully as well. Having been involved in a lot of weddings, what seems to make Simi stand out among other photographers is his easy-going nature, professionalism, and skill not just as a professional photographer, but also an artist. He is truly very talented, I wouldn't hesitate to hire him if you are considering him. We are so happy that we found him for our wedding!
Simi is a wonderful wedding photographer we whole-heartedly recommend!
Simi took both our engagement and wedding photos, and did a fantastic job across a variety of settings - an afternoon outdoors in the park, inside a brick museum filled with exhibits, and in low-lighting as we danced during the reception. His photo-journalistic style means you and your guests won't receive a ton of instructions about how to pose or where to stand - Simi will unobtrusively blend into your big day and capture the magic as it happens. This is particularly great for people who aren't super-comfortable taking posed photos (like my husband!). But, he still made sure to capture all of the details and group shots that we requested ahead of time.
Simi was always prompt in communicating, and returned our edited wedding photos is under one month. His pricing was easy to understand, and very competitive with others photographers in the Boston area. And we loved having the digital rights to the photos, so that we could share everything with our family and friends. Overall, Simi was a pleasure to work with, and we are very happy that we hired him to photograph our wedding!
Simi was on top of everything: He was prompt, thoughtful and willing to go above and beyond. He suggested shots that worked out great and was flexible in how we wanted the day to go. We had a vision that he photographed our family out of a window after the ceremony and Simi jumped all in. He went above and beyond to make our day great. The photos came out wonderfully.
We were so glad we chose Simi as our photographer. An engagement photo session is included in the wedding package, which gave us a chance to get comfortable in front of the camera. Simi made it fun and easy, and on our wedding day was an absolute professional. Our friends and family love the photos he got, many of which we didn't even realize he was right there taking photos. Highly recommend!
We feel so lucky to have had Simi for our wedding photographer. He really put us at ease even during the first meeting. Since he does the engagement photos as part of the package, you get an extra opportunity to work with him before the big day. On the day of the wedding he was so professional while at the same time being really low-key and not adding to the stress of getting ready beforehand or anything. During the ceremony and reception he was amazing - every time I would think, "Wow, I wish we had a picture of this," there Simi would be, unobtrusively taking one. He was like a ninja, making his way around the chapel and the ballroom into every situation we needed him, without being in the way at all. And the pictures he produced are really amazing and really capture all the emotions and highlights of the day. He's extremely talented and you would be lucky to have him work with you for your wedding!
Booking Simi as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made! He was so nice and so accommodating. He is also extremely talented. he did both our engagement and wedding photos which was a great way to get to know him and develop a working relationship. He made us feel comfortable and knew exactly how to get the perfect shot. I highly recommend him!
We couldn't have asked for a better photographer. After doing a great deal of research, Simi was the top choice and from the beginning, he was always very responsive and willing to answer questions , always professional and easy to work with. We were thrilled when we received the photos, and our families were delighted with his work as well.
Simi was fantastic! From our first meeting right on through to after our wedding, working with Simi was such a breeze! We love all the photos - engagement and wedding included. They capture us and the day so perfectly! We couldn’t be happier. Simi was calm, professional and engaging the entire wedding day! Everyone who sees our photos and/or attended our wedding raves about his work! We highly recommend.
Simi was fantastic! From the very beginning he was super friendly and and listened to all of our ideas with enthusiasm. He was very flexile and open to changes the day of our wedding and captured so many lovely moments. I wouldn't have wanted anybody else there to capture these wonderful memories.
My husband and I were very happy with Simi from the moment we met him at a vendor fair at our venue. We ended up looking at several photographers but liked Simi’s style and relaxed nature. From the beginning to the end, Simi was easy to work with, but had an eye for detail. Some of the moments or tiny elements he caught during our wedding day were so subtle but we are so grateful to have all these tiny moments from him. Starting with our engagement pictures, he was willing to meet us at a location that was fairly far removed, even form our venue, and proceeded to take great pictures of us despite a very cool, breezy day on the beach in October. On our wedding day, Simi was easy to deal with and almost invisible in some cases. When he needed to direct us, he directed us, and the rest of the time, we just trusted he was taking good pictures. In the end, the pictures came out amazing! We are very happy with them and will treasure them forever! We would happily recommend him to any bride and groom.
My husband and I could not be happier with choosing Simi to photograph our wedding. We met with a few other photographers, but Simi was immediately able to put us at ease, not to mention he is super personable and very knowledgeable. In addition the quality of his work along with his prices made choosing him a no brainer. And we are so happy we did! Simi knew our venue having photographed there before and was able to get some truly beautiful shots. Both my husband and I feel that he truly captured the emotions and vibe of the day. The weather on our wedding day ended up throwing us a major curveball by dumping snow on us, but Simi took it all in stride. We even ventured out into the winter wonderland to capture some photographs, which turned out fantastic. One of the true testaments to how great Simi was is that he was very unobtrusive and was able to get many natural and candid photographs. So many of our guests commented on how he appeared to be everywhere and truly got some photographs that we wouldn’t have thought possible. On top of all that Simi was very responsive throughout the wedding planning process to answer any and all questions. We could not recommend Simi highly enough!
Simi was FANTASTIC!! I heard about him through a friend of mine, who gave him a rave review as well. My wedding wasn't conventional: Tuesday family only ceremony at a tennis club followed by a reception with friends at a restaurant close by. It was cold and raining, yet the moments Simi captured, both big and small, were warm, beautiful, and perfect!! Plus he has a personality that immediately puts you at ease (important for a busy bride!) and I often forgot he was even there. He was clear and easy to communicate with, before, during, and after the wedding. I cannot recommend Simi enough, nor can I thank him enough for wedding photos my husband and I will cherish forever!
We chose Simi to photograph our elopement and we could not be happier with his work. Given the untraditional, unexpected style of our wedding day, we wanted to find someone who could be present with us and document this exceedingly special occasion without feeling like we had a stranger among us. Simi did not disappoint! He was calm, warm, professional and patient. He captured the day beautifully, and most of the time we forgot he was there. We have three young sons who were underfoot all afternoon and Simi was perfectly relaxed and kind with them as they squirmed and played while we were exchanging vows on the beach. From gorgeous candids of the kids throwing sand, to amazing action shots of us laughing and crying, and formal family portraits, Simi's work was just breathtaking.
Our photos of our elopement are the only way for us to share our wedding day with our family and friends. Thanks to Simi's artful work, all of our people have been brought to tears and now feel like they were there with us.
Thank you, thank you!
I cannot recommend Simi enough for engagement and wedding photos. We looked extensively for a photographer because having a great photographer was a priority for us. We loved Simi's photojournalistic style and the way he used lighting to create beautiful effects. He did not disappoint. We are so happy with the photos. It was truly amazing how he was able to capture moments and little details without ever feeling like he was being intrusive. Everyone who sees our pictures tells us over and over how beautiful they are. We look forward to enjoying the photos for many many years!
Simi was the photographer for our engagement session and wedding in June 2017. I can only say it was an absolute pleasure working with him! Simi is very punctual, professional, and easy-going. He was very responsive with any questions we had and even suggested a great place for our engagement photo shoot. During our wedding, we asked for a second photographer, and both Simi and Rebecca did an excellent job. They were very unobtrusive throughout the wedding but somehow managed to take these spectacular shots. Simi is a great storyteller and has a knack of capturing his subjects in a very artistic light. He made our wedding come alive. In addition, we received our pictures back very quickly. We had so many favorites, it was hard picking them out for our wedding album. My husband and I couldn't be happier with our pictures, and we're thankful we got a chance to work with him.
Simi was so wonderful to work with! We started with engagement photos which gave my now husband and I a chance to get to know Simi before the wedding. The photos came out beautifully. On our wedding day he captured every moment! Simi was extremely professional, a pleasure to work with and we couldn't be happier with our weddding photos and overall experience in working with him.
Simi did fantastic work on our wedding and engagement photos--we could not be happier with our choice. We got married at Stonehurst in Waltham this summer, and Simi was a genius at finding architectural details that would make great photos and using the outdoor light in the best ways possible. We are so so pleased with the way the pictures came out--he has a true artistic eye. Simi captured many candid moments throughout our wedding day that were not obvious things to photograph, but that give a much fuller and more authentic idea of the day than we would have without them. One example: as we were dancing, a few friends and I took off our heels and lined them up against the wall to give our feet a break. Simi noticed within moments and came over from the other side of the room to capture the moment. We love the photos from our arboretum engagement shoot too. He found all sorts of cool spots for creative shots, and did amazing things with the light. In addition to being a great photographer, Simi is a very kind person. My husband and I felt so comfortable and relaxed around him, and he set a good example for everyone at the wedding with his calm and grounded attitude. Every aspect of working with Simi was wonderful. I am so glad we found him!
My husband and I could not have been more pleased with our engagement and wedding photos! We shopped around extensively before hiring Simi and thought that his work looked exceptionally good for his rate - much better than the work of many other photographers who charge nearly twice as much. We were hoping for our wedding day to be documented in a photojournalistic style with mostly candid pictures capturing the energy and mood of the event, and this is precisely what Simi does so well! There are so many pictures we like, we are having an incredibly difficult time choosing which ones to include in our album. In addition to his talent as a photographer, Simi has been consistently punctual, responsive to emails, and generally professional. Moreover, he was willing to drive from Boston to Western MA without charging an additional travel fee. We are thankful that we chose him to preserve the memories of our big day and recommend him highly!
If you're looking for a photographer for your wedding you should really consider Simi Rabinowitz Photography. Simi is both thoughtful and insightful and managed to capture some fabulous photos during my wedding! He's very laid back yet engaging which put my husband at ease and more comfortable. Simi also manages to capture intimate moments without being intrusive. His calming presence was a much appreciated and welcomed on the big day!
Where do we start?! Simi was recommended to us by friends that also had him shoot their wedding. My husband is an amateur photographer and knows his way around the camera - and is quite picky. He loved Simi. From the engagement session in the freezing cold in Boston last December, to the wedding night and every meeting in between, Simi was just incredible. So relaxed, so knowledgable and talented. Nothing ever felt "staged" or forced, he was everywhere he needed to be, and never felt intrusive. Can't wait to have babies so he can do those portraits too!
Simi was absolutely amazing from day one. Super nice guy who made the process super clear and simple which took a lot off our plate. He was very quick to respond anytime we had questions or needed anything.
His photos speak for themselves. They came out stunning. The engagement shoot was something we didn't want initially but we were glad we did it.
On wedding day simi was organized and ready, quick in action and got us to fit in all the pics we wanted. The wedding day was a blur as the groom but simi was able to capture every moment in beautiful fashion. He was like a ninja when it came to the party, I barely saw him until he said he was heading out. Looking back at the pictures I was amazed what he was able to do in that time frame.
Highly recommend his services to Everyone out there looking for a Great photographer for their special day
Where do I even begin. Simi is a phenomenal photographer and booking him for our wedding last month was one of the best decisions we made. I met Simi a year and a half ago at a bridal show and knew right away that he would be perfect. He is extremely professional, super easy to talk to and work with, definitely not an "in-your-face" type of photographer, aannd, didn't make us do anything forced/awkward- which is exactly what we were looking for. Last summer, we had an engagement photo shoot and we wanted to get pictures in our home of South Boston. Simi came to meet us and also knew EXACTLY where to go to get beautiful and unique shots in the city. Then, before the wedding, Simi was super helpful in helping us set up a timeline, getting a second shooter for just the ceremony, and making a list of "must have" shots. He did not let us leave one stone unturned- which was extremely helpful during the last few stressful weeks of planning. Then, on our wedding day, Simi blew us alway. He has an amazing eye and he captured the tone of our wedding day perfectly. We already got the pictures back and they are stunning. They look like they could be right out of a magazine. I knew that they would were beautiful, but it is awesome to hear form so many other friends, family (and random people on Facebook) how absolutely stunning they are. I could not be happier with choosing Simi to be our photographer for our wedding day. I would HIGHLY recommend Simi- if I could rate him higher that 5 stars, I definitely would. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Simi!!! Jill & Ben
Working with Simi was an absolute pleasure!!! He took the time to get to know us and understand what was important to us. I personally hate having my photo taken and was so nervous about the engagement shots. But Simi made the process so comfortable and took photos that captured us as a couple. I felt that our photos were really authentic to us, which was important to me.
He was always quick to respond to emails or any questions I had, and was the only vendor that didn't laugh at us for booking so early!
When it came to the wedding photos, I was clear that the most important thing to me was candid shots and that I wanted to spend as little time as possible posing for photos. He definitely delivered on what was important to us! I even saw on his Facebook page that he scouted out the venue before hand which really impressed me.
The portrait photos were stunning and he really took advantage of the natural word around us and captured the rain and fall colors beautifully.
I was amazed when looking through the photos afterwards, because he captured so many tender moments, but I don't remember seeing him during the reception at all!
I would highly recommend Simi to any bride and groom, especially those getting married in a beautiful setting! If you're looking to capture the emotions of the day (and there are many!) Simi is great at it!
I wouldn't hesitate to work with him in the future for any photo needs we have.
Simi was fantastic. He has a great personality, enough humor to keep you relaxed, and is very laid-back. We had a lot of fun doing our engagement shoot and photos. Simi got through the (very long) list of group portraits we had quickly and effectively, and managed to get a group photo of almost every guest at our reception. He was never in the way of what was going on, but captured the whole thing. The photos turned out to be beautiful. We couldn't be happier, and would recommend Simi to anyone.
My husband and I chose Simi as our photographer for our July 2014 wedding. We both highly recommend him. He is professional, easy-going and very talented. Plus, I don't remember exactly what we paid, but I know it was very reasonable and less than other professional photographers. He made us feel very comfortable, which is great because often taking staged/wedding photos can be uncomfortable. In the end our pictures came out beautifully. Simi was great! We both highly recommend him.
Simi was excellent from day one. When my husband and I met with him we instantly knew he was the photographer for us. During our engagement photos Simi was funny and professional. He took amazing photos and wasn't putting us in awkward photo poses. The photos he took around Boston came out amazing and we used a few for our save the date. I was very comfortable with Simi taking pictures of me, my bridal party and my family as we got ready. We did a first look and he made sure he got all the pictures we wanted, which really made us feel like we had personalized wedding photography. During the ceremony and reception you could barely tell he was there. He took so many great candid photos of us and our guests! The turnaround of the photos was quick and the quality was outstanding. We are very glad we chose Simi to be our photographer and we highly recommend him for your special event.
Simi was fantastic! Very easy going and any questions I had he would respond quickly back in an email. Weeks before our wedding he was sure to ask what family shots we wanted so he would be sure to capture. The day of the wedding he truly captured every magical moment. The photos came out truly amazing! Highly recommended! His work is amazing!
Simi is a very talented photographer and my husband and I are so happy we chose him to capture our special day. My mom has a lot of photography experience and has a good eye for quality photography and was particularly drawn to him because of his ability to capture special candid moments throughout a wedding. We don't love being photographed and posing for photos so it was nice to work with a photographer who can take amazing candids so we could enjoy our entire night and not worry about posing all night. Simi is also a really hard worker and a delight to work with—he listened to everything we requested and even took a ride all the way down to our church and venue a week before our wedding to scope out the area. Our wedding was in the dead of winter and there was SO much snow everywhere so we weren’t expecting to take any pictures outside-- however Simi knew exactly where to go and we were able to take many gorgeous pictures outside. We can’t get over how great our pictures are and smile every time we look at them. You will not be disappointed if you choose Simi to photograph your wedding!
My husband and I hired Simi Rabinowitz to photograph our wedding on September 6th 2015 (go check out the photos on his blog), and we could not have been happier with our decision. Before our wedding, we looked extensively through the Wedding Photojournalist Association's (WPA) list of photographers, and Simi's photographs stood out as some of the most striking and beautiful, in our minds beating out much more expensive photographers' photos. We met with him soon afterwards and discovered he is not only a terrific photographer, but also a really nice and down-to-earth guy. He offered us a complimentary engagement photo session as a chance for us to get to know each other. Needless to say, the engagement pictures turned out amazing, and we were excited to have him for our wedding. On our wedding day, Simi was prompt, professional, and friendly. He got all the portraits that we asked of him, and spent the rest of the time being a fly on the wall snapping tons of candid photos. Having been to many other weddings and having seen other photographers who demand a lot of attention to get their shots, it was really nice that Simi was completely unobtrusive. Clearly drawing on his experience as a nature photographer, he quietly let our magical day unfold and expertly captured it. When he sent us the photos a few weeks later, we were stunned. There were hundreds of photos, each offering a different glimpse into our wedding, and each truly spectacular. Simi is an artist, and there is a reason he is listed as one of the top photographers on the WPA's website. His photos capture some of the more delicate and raw emotions on people's faces: delight, joy, silliness, and happiness. None of the smiles were those fake ones you see people making for posed pictures. It's hard for us to figure out how one single person was able to capture so many special moments. We laugh that he must have been all over the place, yet neither we nor our parents noticed him most of the night. I could go on and on about how great Simi is, but I'll just end it at this: Simi is an incredible photographer and he'll be great for your wedding. Hire him now before he gets booked up!
My husband and I could not be happier with our pictures. Simi was great and so easy to work with. He was always professional and did an amazing job getting all the pictures we wanted during the wedding. He got great candids of our friends and family and really captured our wedding better than I could have asked for. Our pictures were very important to us and we are so happy with them. I can't say enough good things. I would highly recommend him!!
Working with Simi was absolutely amazing. He was so easy-going and easy to work with from the start. Very responsive to emails, friendly, creative and above all a world class photographer. I don't hesitate to say he is a genius with a camera in his hand, my wife and I could not have been happier with our photos. Above all, it was a relief to know with all the stress of wedding planning that our photos were going to be top notch, professional, and treasured memories for the rest of our lives.
If you are at all hesitating about working with Simi, don't. He is absolutely amazing.
Seriously, don't hesitate. Book Simi for your wedding, you will not regret it! He was amazing to work with and the photos were beautiful.
I'm someone that is very self-conscious and I always assumed I'd hate all of my wedding photos because I'm not very photogenic, but I loved all of them. Simi captured all of the right angles and took a ton of different angles, so I ended up with hundreds of photos that I LOVE. He's also got an eye for candids and captures people in the moment. There are so many great photos of my husband and I, and of all of our family and friends, that we love to look at.
He was extremely accommodating, delivered his photos when he promised (actually we may have gotten them a little ahead of schedule) and was just all around above and beyond what I expected out of a wedding photographer. His prices are extremely reasonable given the quality of the photos! We will definitely use him in the future for other events, baby photos, etc.
Oh, he also does engagement sessions so that you get a chance to know him before the wedding!
My husband and I do not have enough good things to say about Simi. He was fantastic to work with and captured so many amazing moments from our wedding. Originally, we chose to meet with Simi based on his style and once we met him, we were certain we would be comfortable sharing our wedding day with him. Although we were initially nervous at our engagement shoot, Simi quickly made us feel at ease. On our wedding day, Simi arrived and immediately began taking pictures. Looking through the many, many photos of that night, I can't even believe he was able to capture so many amazing moments. Simi is a true professional; he always arrived to the scheduled events on time and immediately got back to me when I emailed him. I am already looking forward to having him shoot our future family!
Simi was recommended to me by a family friend, and I'm so happy we chose him for our photographer! We was quick to respond in email, and was also so pleasant to work with.. even when I had to reschedule my engagement photos at least 10 times due to rain and other unforeseen circumstances (Thanks again Simi!). He brought Heather with him to the wedding, and everyone was very pleased with them. His wife, Judy helped with the book layout and design. I would absolutely recommend Simi to any bride in the Boston area! I could not have asked for better pictures from my wedding day!!
Simi Rabinowitz Photo was amazing. Simi and his wife Judy accompanied us to Beacon Hill and took great engagement photos for us. He made us feel comfortable in some posed photos and really captured us in candid moments. On the day of the wedding Simi captured every moment perfectly. Looking back at the photos allows us to remember each and every detail. I highly recommend Simi Rabinowitz Photo he will capture every moment and all of the emotion of your special day.
We choose Simi because he is a family friend. He captured all of the important moments of the ceremony and reception. He blended right into the crowd and did not stand out among the guests. He was very quick to make the photographs available online which was much appreciated when we were anxious to see them. He was very easy to work with and I would recommend his services to any of my friends and family. He has a true artistic eye.