Proposal and dinner at 432 Park Ave on 3/10/2025

Proposal presented by: Andre Maier Photography

LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!

Congratulations on (almost) being engaged! We would love to be there to document the proposal and get together following. We are very familiar with photographing proposals and can be quiet and stealthy as needed to keep the surprise element.

Most importantly – we will create beautiful images naturally, both in the portrait portion as well as all the meaningful moments that will make the day special and uniquely yours. You can relax and enjoy the day to the fullest while we take care of capturing the joy, the fun, the details – all of it.

I truly believe that our role at your (and every) event is to be your memory and we always try to capture moments that will remind you of how you were feeling when they were taken while at the same time giving a meaningful glimpse into the day for anybody who may not have been there. We preserve time and let you slow down the day through images at any time after

What makes us different?

We blend in, and will keep the surprise
We can connect with every kind of person to make them feel seen
Always friendly, charming, and easy to talk to
Experienced with any all types of events
Gorgeous couple photos that look like YOU. Not canned, not awkward poses that just feel weird.
Fast but efficient group and family photos that are professional and beautiful
Experienced to wrangle groups effectively
Extensive knowledge of all technical aspects of photography with the best and most high-end photo equipment.
Nothing surprises us. Really! Not at events. We’ve seen it all and we can handle any situation or surprise.
we have a great relationship with 432 Park Ave and their staff.

Here is a small collection of photos that I hope will help:

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What we do

Photographer (André Maier in person) to take photos as specified previously and according to timeline. Formal pictures (if desired). We will take any combinations discussed previously of all different group shots as well as individual portraits. These photos will be more staged and professionally lit to produce beautiful professional portraits. Reception. Photographer will capture every moment as it happens trying to interfere as little as possible. The aim is to create a record of the joy and fun and energy of the night. We will also try to photograph every guest in the most flattering way as well as every timeline event from many angles. This can be the time to catch up on some group photos that where missed earlier and all combinations of guests that where not there before.

post event

We will edit and retouch all of the photos extensively to make them look their best. There will be a mix of black-and-white and color photos. Images will be adjusted for contrast, color balance, composition and cropping. We will also make every effort to ensure that everybody in the photos looks their best.

Deliverables

Clients will receive all retouched images as high resolution image files as well as a web gallery to view images and to order prints. The website will only be shared with clients to distribute to their friends and families. Turnaround time for the full set of retouched images is generally 1 week or less. Custom made albums can also be chosen as an additional package. Albums will be designed by André together with client.

optional extras

here are some possible add-ons. They can be chosen with signing a contract or added on anytime closer to the date. No need to lock any of these in right away if you are not sure yet.

videography

Videographer will be low key and beatifully document all that is happening without much interference. Most clients get a highlight edit (3-6 minutes) with pieces of each part of the day in the film as well as a long film covering the full day. You can see sample videos in the "video" section in the menu at the top of this page.

professional portrait studio booth

Our professional portrait photographer will help guests pose alone or in groups, to create beautifully lit professional portraits similar in style to Vanity Fair covers. The photos will also become part of your wedding website online. We can help suggest backdrop décor and posing aids (chairs/stools, etc). Comes with a photographer and assistant.

Approve Proposal

If you would like to join us and become a client then we’d be delighted to have you.

André Maier’s path that led to a thriving career in wedding photography took him not only from country to country, but also from discipline to discipline. From Chemistry to Molecular Biology studies at King’s College London, he eventually dedicated himself to his passion — photography — at the prestigious London College of Printing. Before long André’s relaxed and creative photojournalism was featured in magazines and he had the opportunity to photograph many extraordinary events and people, including the Dalai Lama.

The transition to wedding photography was seamless thanks to André’s natural curiosity, serenity, and ability to make his subjects look and feel like the best version of themselves. At weddings, he is a covert observer, capturing personalities and interactions. This is not in-your-face wedding photography. Ultimately, André’s shooting style is comprehensive and unprompted. Every photo tells a story – the real story of one of the most important days in a couple’s life.

“I love what I do,” he says. “At a wedding, you’re in a very intimate setting where emotions run high. We are very mellow, gently directing during portraits when needed and not trying to run the show otherwise. With that we become a calming influence on the couple, their attendants, and the guests.

Nothing throws us off; we welcome the day’s little surprises because those unexpected happenings often result in the most beautiful photographs.”

André lives with his wife (artist Sylvia Maier), their two sons, and two labrador retrievers and they divide their time between Brooklyn, New York City and Los Angeles

*** 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.