NYC and LA Wedding Photography
The story of your wedding — relaxed, deliberate, beautiful
The best day of your life — your wedding day — will play out in a delicious blur of happy tears and Champagne toasts, congratulatory embraces and heels-off dancing. Love-drunk, you may be too busy reveling in the moment to stop and appreciate the tiny details of this day you worked so hard, for so long, to create. That’s where André Maier Photography comes in… With you every step of the way — from morning makeup application until the final sendoff — our aim is to capture the magic of your wedding, exactly as it happened. Natural, beautifully crafted portraits that don’t have to take long to make and journalistic coverage of every moment, emotion and memory. Our role as photographers is to document the complete story with stealth, spontaneity and creativity, for a photo collection that preserves the elation and emotion of your big day. We always aim for an deliver a fun, easy, drama-free experience.
OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS
André’s co-photographers have each been handpicked because their photography styles, personalities, and philosophies closely mirror his own. As wedding photographers, they are as calm and unobtrusive as they are skilled and experienced. Each has trained and shot alongside André for years. With any one of our photographers, couples can access the same relaxed, unscripted, and beautiful wedding photography. Couples always know which wedding photographer they will be working with in advance, and André edits and retouches every photo and handles the creation of every wedding album. You can see each of our portfolios below:
TESTIMONIALS
“Planning our wedding was as painful as purchasing an apartment in NYC. The most rewarding outcome (that required the least amount of effort) was working with Andre. He completely captured the event without being intrusive. The wedding party and guests all looked natural and spontaneous–no cliche, staged shots. He immediately gave us high resolution files at no additional cost. We are so proud of Andre’s work.” — Daryl & Hootan
“André was amazing to work with from the moment we met him. Our initial consultation made us sure that he was the right photographer for us. His photojournalistic method was exactly what we were looking for. At our wedding he couldn’t have been more perfect. We didn’t even know he was there — the mark of a brilliant photographer. And then when we got our photos (only 3 weeks later!!!!) we were thrilled. They truly told the story of our wedding day. We would recommend him to anyone.” —Sara & Chris
“Andre was amazing throughout the whole process! When we met with him before our wedding he impressed us with his laid back, relaxed attitude, his focus on candid shots and of course the quality of his pictures blew us away! We knew right away we wanted him to shoot our wedding. When our wedding day arrived, Andre was very inconspicuous — I actually only noticed him once throughout the whole day (except for our posed family shots) yet he captured every single moment of our special day! When we got home from our honeymoon our prints were on my email already- and they brought tears to my eyes! Needless to say I would highly recommend Andre if you are looking for amazing photos for any special occasion!!” — Valerie & Greg
who is in favor or changing outfits towards the end of the reception into an after-party dress?
@shadowbrooknj
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#njwedding #shadowbrook #afterparty #outfitchange
first looks are not just for the bride and groom!
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#nycwedding #brooklynwedding #firstlook #bridalparty #weddingparty
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don`t forget the groom! This is one of may reasons to consider having a 2nd photographer, we not only get different angles and creative sensibilities for all the moments, but also photos of the groom getting ready and any other occasions when events happen simultaneously in different locations. This was shot by my amazing princial photographer Theo.
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@shadowbrooknj
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#groomportrait #njwedding #weddingphoto
one of my favorite annual events to shoot is the KACF gala. It is always stunning, meaningful, and inspiring, with incredible guest stars. This year`s headliner were the incredible Korean rappers Tiger JK @drunkentigerjk and Yoon Mi-Rae @yoonmirae. So much fun!
@kacfny @ciprianievents @ciprianiwallstreet
#nonprofit #kacf #drunkentiger #yoonmirae #nycevents
#bridalportrait
@shadowbrooknj
@kraftevents
@jessicatoufayan
@toddy.Eric
How big is your wedding party? We can handle any size and photograph the people that matter quickly and with no drama.
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#nycwedding #brooklynwedding #weddingdance #firstdance #party #weddingparty
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@libertywarehouse@alowy30
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dance dance dance.
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#nycwedding #brooklynwedding #weddingdance #firstdance #party
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@libertywarehouse@alowy30
@afrieder
@bethfrieder
@hellabloom
Gate variations. When we find interesting backdrops, we can create a variety of different images without having to move far. Posed photos don`t have to be super formal or boring.
@shadowbrooknj
@kraftevents
@jessicatoufayan
@toddy.Eric
#njwedding #shadowbrook #coupleportrait
Party! As long as the bride and groom are on the dancefloor, it’s a party!
@thepiersixtycollection #nycwedding #weddingdance #blackandwhitewedding
First look at the Lighthouse. An intimate, private moment for the couple to see each other and have some time along before the group shots begin. One of my favorite moments of the day. @thepiersixtycollection
#nycwedding #firstlook #whitetux
It`s always fun to see my photos in the NY Times Vows section. This was a particularly fun and beautiful wedding. Pam and Steve got married when they were fairly young, divorced and married each other again this year at Le Bernardin Restaurant in NYC @lebernardinny.
It was joyful, fun, moving.
#nycwedding #secondwedding #remarry
Family photo #42. Poker Players. For just about 25 years, we have taken a conceptual photo of my family. Every 6 months for the first 18 years and once a year since. It`s become a great story of our family and even though none of the images are particularly representative of us on their own, the series is becoming a record of our kids and all of us together. If you haven`t seen them, all 42 are in the "my family" section on my website.
#familyportrait #conceptualfamily #pokerplayers
We love complementing our photo coverage with epic videos that are actually fun to watch!
Michelle and David’s wedding at Magen David - West Deal Shul - sure was spectacular and fun!
Planning/designing: @dorisdwek
Photography & Video: @andremaierphoto
Catering: @1hospitalitygroup
Florals: @floralart
DJ & Lighting: @faksproductions
Carpeting: @itstwobros
Rentals: @luxeeventrentals
Venue: @threepillarmanagement
Embroidery: @melissahanan
Musician: @curtismusicentertainment staffing @kensingtoneventstaffing @almarparty @bombshellgraphics valet @luxury_valet_parking_ @jd_customdesigns
Security Team: @elitevisionsecurity@jd_customdesigns
Cake: @alexiscohen
Makeup @saratalias
Hair @hairbypearl400u
wedding party portraits don`t just have to be one row of people not knowing what to do with their hands.
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@philamuseum @theredmapleleaf @laurenfraz @nassor_paulino
#philawedding #epicweddingvideo #africanamericanwedding
Gorgeous setup at the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art. Such an amazing venue for a wedding or just about any celebration.
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@philamuseum @theredmapleleaf @fsphiladelphia @laurenfraz @nassor_paulino
#philawedding #epicweddingvideo #africanamericanwedding
is it worth braving wind and drizzle for the classic shot on the "rocky steps" outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art (swipe to see it)? YES! It`s a question I get often about rain plans and what do to with bad weather. Sometimes - actually, many times - the unexpected will get the most memorable moments, photos, and memories... And if it`s just not an option, we`ll always find great spots inside your venue as well.
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@philamuseum @theredmapleleaf @fsphiladelphia @laurenfraz @nassor_paulino
#philawedding #epicweddingvideo #africanamericanwedding
There is so much joy for us in photographing the most amazing couple in breathtaking venues with stunning decor. Getting ready at the Four Seasons Philadelphia, portraits at their Jean George Restaurant on the top floor, followed by the wedding at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (in the next post)
@theredmapleleaf @fsphiladelphia @jean.georgesphiladelphia
@laurenfraz @nassor_paulino
#philawedding #epicweddingvideo #africanamericanwedding
A most spectacular wedding at the Metroplitan Club in NYC, planned with incredible detail and beauty by Norma Cohen. Swipe for all the beautiful details, both large and small.
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Designer & Planner: @normacohenproductions
Venue #Metropolitan Club
Decor @floralart
Caterer @foremostcaterers
Lighting @frostproductionsnyc
Cake @alexiscohen
DJ @faksproductions
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#nycwedding #jewishwedding #weddingdetails #weddinginspo