Business Details
Your Trusted NYC Wedding Photographer
Stephanie Naru Photography has dedicated over a decade to capturing life's most meaningful moments with artistic authenticity. Our team specializes in wedding, elopement, and family photography, combining photojournalistic techniques with creative portraiture to document stories that resonate emotionally. Based in New York City, we serve clients locally in the Hudson Valley, across the United States, and internationally, adapting seamlessly to diverse environments and cultural contexts. Our approach prioritizes natural light, candid interactions, and personalized guidance to help subjects feel at ease while creating timeless visual narratives.With expertise in both digital and film formats, including Super 8 videography, we deliver comprehensive documentation of celebrations ranging from intimate elopements to multi-day destination weddings. Our commitment extends beyond technical excellence to fostering meaningful connections with clients, ensuring their unique stories are preserved with integrity and artistic vision.
Services
Wedding Photography
Destination Weddings
Elopement Coverage
Family Portraits
Super 8 Videography
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of specialized wedding photography expertise
- Our team provides personalized, stress-free documentation of your celebration
- We travel globally for destination weddings and elopements
- We combine artistic vision with photojournalistic authenticity
- Our post-production process ensures timeless, high-quality deliverables
What people say
Stunning finished product
Calming demeanor
Perfectly captured love
Professional and kind
Creative and fun shots
Services
Wedding Photography
Comprehensive documentation of your wedding day using photojournalistic techniques and artistic portraiture. Our team captures candid moments, formal portraits, and reception highlights with minimal intrusion. Clients receive both digital and film format deliverables, with optional Super 8 videography available for added storytelling dimension.
Destination Weddings
Full-service photography for weddings held in international locations or remote domestic settings. Includes logistical coordination, multiple-day coverage, and expertise in capturing unique cultural elements. Our team handles travel arrangements and adapts to varying environments to ensure consistent quality regardless of location.
Elopement Coverage
Specialized photography for small-scale weddings and elopements with personalized attention to detail. We document emotional exchanges, location-specific elements, and candid interactions in natural settings. Sessions include guidance on location selection and timeline optimization for maximum photographic value.
Family Portraits
Authentic family photography that emphasizes natural interactions and emotional connections. Sessions available in-home or outdoor settings, capturing both posed compositions and spontaneous moments. Ideal for maternity announcements, newborn introductions, and multi-generational family documentation.
Couples Photography
Engagement, anniversary, and couples photography focusing on relationship dynamics and personal chemistry. Sessions include location scouting, wardrobe guidance, and relaxed direction to create images that reflect the couple's unique bond and personality.
People
Stephanie Naru
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 10+ years specializing in wedding and family documentation. Combines literature/theater background with cinematic techniques to create emotionally resonant images. Certified yoga instructor bringing calming presence to client interactions.
Riley Erin
Associate Photographer
BFA graduate from SCAD with international experience capturing diverse cultural narratives. Specializes in fine art and documentary approaches, bringing creative experimentation to wedding documentation while maintaining technical precision.
Erin
Associate Photographer
SCAD-trained photographer with extensive Asian travel experience enhancing cross-cultural understanding. Focuses on human connection documentation through both posed and candid imagery, complementing the team's storytelling capabilities.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We combine photojournalistic documentation with artistic portraiture, emphasizing natural light and authentic moments. Our approach includes both candid capture and guided posing for balanced storytelling.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we specialize in destination weddings globally. Our team handles all travel logistics and adapts to different environments while maintaining consistent quality in documentation.
What's included in wedding packages?
Packages include 8-12 hours of coverage, two photographers, full digital gallery, and print release. Custom options available for extended coverage and special format additions like Super 8 film.
How long until we receive photos?
Wedding galleries deliver within 6-8 weeks. Elopement and session galleries typically arrive within 3-4 weeks. All deliverables include high-resolution files with print rights.
Can sessions be customized?
Absolutely. We tailor sessions to client preferences, whether intimate home settings, adventurous locations, or traditional venues. Our team provides location scouting and timeline planning assistance.
What equipment do you use?
Professional-grade digital cameras, prime lenses, and film cameras including Super 8 for cinematic elements. We maintain backup equipment for complete coverage reliability.
