Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Photographer in New York City
Stephanie Naru Photography has been dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments since 2012. Our team of skilled photographers brings a combined 20+ years of experience in wedding, elopement, and family photography, specializing in authentic, photojournalistic storytelling. We utilize both digital and film formats, including vintage Super 8 video, to create timeless visual narratives. Our approach prioritizes emotional authenticity, with personalized guidance on lighting, styling, and location selection to ensure clients feel completely at ease during sessions.We serve clients globally from our New York City base, with particular expertise in destination weddings across the Hudson Valley, United States, and international locations. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our portfolio of over 500 weddings documented worldwide, with a focus on creating heirloom-quality images that preserve family legacies for generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Destination Weddings
Elopement Coverage
Couples Sessions
Family Portraits
Maternity Photos
Super 8 Video
Engagement Sessions
Newborn Photography
Documentary Style
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of specialized wedding photography experience
- Our team provides personalized, stress-free photography experiences
- We serve clients globally with destination wedding expertise
- We combine digital, film, and Super 8 video documentation
- Our work has been featured in top photography publications
What people say
Stunning photos
Amazing experience
Captured every moment
Professional and kind
Heirloom quality images
Services
Wedding Photography
Our comprehensive wedding photography service documents your special day with artistic precision and emotional authenticity. We capture everything from pre-ceremony preparations to final dance celebrations using a blend of digital and film formats. Our team provides expert guidance on lighting, composition, and candid moment capture to ensure timeless images that reflect your unique love story.
Destination Weddings
Specializing in international wedding documentation, we bring our signature style to locations worldwide. Our packages include travel logistics coordination, local venue scouting, and cultural adaptation expertise. We create customized timelines to maximize natural light opportunities while respecting local traditions, ensuring your destination wedding memories are preserved with the same quality as our local services.
Elopement Coverage
We specialize in capturing the raw emotion and spontaneous moments of elopements and small ceremonies. Our photographers blend into the background to document genuine interactions while providing subtle direction when needed. Services include location scouting, timeline planning, and post-capture storytelling curation to create a complete visual narrative of your intimate celebration.
Couples Sessions
Our couples photography sessions focus on capturing authentic connection and chemistry between partners. Whether for engagements, anniversaries, or just-because moments, we create relaxed environments that encourage natural interaction. Sessions include wardrobe consultation, location selection, and posing guidance to help you look and feel your most authentic in front of the camera.
Family Portraits
We document family milestones with warmth and authenticity, specializing in maternity, newborn, and multi-generational photography. Our approach prioritizes comfort and natural interaction, particularly for young children. Sessions can be conducted in-home or outdoor locations to capture your family's unique dynamic in environments that feel most authentic to your story.
People
Stephanie Naru
Founder & Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 10+ years specializing in wedding documentation. Combines literature/theater background with cinematic techniques to create emotionally resonant images. Certified yoga instructor brings calming presence to sessions.
Riley Erin
Associate Photographer
BFA graduate from SCAD with international experience. Specializes in documentary-style photography and cultural storytelling. Brings fine art background to create unique visual narratives while maintaining authentic moments.
Erin
Associate Photographer
SCAD-trained photographer with extensive Asian travel experience. Focuses on human connection and cultural context in visual storytelling. Balances technical expertise with intuitive moment capture to create emotionally rich imagery.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in photojournalistic storytelling with artistic portraits. Our approach blends documentary-style candid capture with editorial composition, using both digital and film formats including Super 8 video.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we travel globally for weddings and elopements. Our packages include destination coordination services. We've documented celebrations across the US, Europe, Asia, and Caribbean locations.
What's included in wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, multiple photographers, film & digital formats, and Super 8 video options. All packages provide high-resolution images with print rights and custom album design.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 12-18 months in advance for weekend weddings. Weekday and off-season dates may be available with shorter notice. Destination weddings require similar lead times for proper planning.
Can we customize our photography package?
Yes, all packages are fully customizable. We offer à la carte options for coverage duration, number of photographers, album styles, and specialty formats like Super 8 video and film processing.
What's your cancellation policy?
We require 25% non-refundable retainer at booking. For cancellations 90+ days before event, 50% is refundable. Less than 90 days notice results in 100% charge with option to reschedule within 18 months.
