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NEW YORK (NYC) WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Capturing Love in NYC

 

A secret smile shared between the couple and a father’s proud visage– Matthew’s photojournalistic instinct captures the timeless, unexpected moments that make up your perfect day. A practiced artist and observer, he appreciates every couple’s individuality and celebrates their combined personality through his work. Matthew’s images can be intimate or vibrant; and radiate with warmth or edge; the sentiment of that instant is captured with truth and precision.

Every wedding is unique; every wedding is filled with love, joy, and emotion; and a wedding album created by an NYC wedding photographer will reflect what is unique and different about your wedding. While you, your loving family, and your friends enjoy your special celebration, Matthew’s team will blend into the background, using their quiet, unobtrusive, organic, and photojournalistic approach to capture every detail, and allow your wedding day to flow naturally and without interruption. In every frame, photographers will capture the honest emotions, the special moments, and the individuality of your wedding day.

The magic of wedding photography results from an honest, trustworthy, and expert team of professionals who care about, respect, and appreciate the love and joy inherent in your special day. That is why Matthew Sowa Photography has assembled a team of NYC wedding photographers who work quietly in the background, notice every detail, and make sure your wedding book will accurately and caringly reflect the moments and emotions of your unique wedding.

 

The wedding, the couple, the city, the people you love

 

As a New York City wedding photographer, my clients trust me to capture the small intricate moments to commemorate their special day: that tear in the father’s eye as he walks his daughter down the aisle, the frantically awaited groomsman, the flower girl tripping over herself and the colorful petals flying about.

From a young age, people begin to wonder what their wedding day might look like. A little girl wonders what her dress might look like, and a little boy wonders what his vows might be. Everyone wonders what their bride or groom will look like. Will they be handsome? Will they be kind and gentle and get along well with their parents?

When two people fall in love, the couple inevitably starts to talk about what that special day might look like. As their love grows, the vows that they might write start to form in their heads whether they know it or not at the time, in anticipation of the day that they perhaps will be expressed in a sacred ceremony. They talk about their special day over dinner, possibly while lying in bed, or casually over the phone. It is almost as important as the first time that a couple says, “I love you” to one another. The first time the couple expresses a desire to commit to each other through a wedding ceremony communicates love and a desire to spend the rest of the time with one another. These moments build up over days, weeks, months, sometimes years, or even decades and come together with full momentum on the day that they commit to each other on their wedding day.

Allow your wedding day to be simply what it is

 

It can seem like quite a daunting task to take all of the conversations, all these moments, and capture the motion of the day that they all come together. As a New York wedding photographer, I hold extraordinary power in my hands. I am the one who attempts to record the magic of that day when all of the anticipation and build-up come together in one beautiful ceremony. The old saying “blink, and you’ll miss it” is especially true for a big day like your wedding day. As a photojournalistic wedding photographer, my job is to immortalize those moments so that they can be cherished forever.

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For NYC wedding photographers, the stakes are even higher, as this special day is taking place in the kind of place that holds worlds of perspectives. In a city of endless points of view, I have to capture the bride and groom’s point of view. It is not enough to follow a simple template. Each job, and each photograph, presents a new challenge because each wedding is as unique as the two people getting married. Every picture is fresh and new since this is the first time this event has ever happened in history. This pair of unique individuals committing to one another has never happened before this way and will never happen again this way. It is my job to convey the unique nature of this once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Wedding photography could be sexy, edgy, funny, and honest.

 Of course, I have to master the principles of photography. Today, as an NYC wedding photographer, it is imperative to understand fashion, portraits, and photojournalistic photography to artistically and emotionally transcend those moments in time through the camera lens. There is so much beauty at the moment that it is essential to understand its roots to convey it to others fully. My job is also unique because of where it takes place. NYC wedding photography is unique because it attempts to create a still, informative picture in an area that never stands still. There is vibrancy and energy in the air that can be felt by everyone the moment they step into New York City. My job is to convey the sanctity of a wedding day and show the motion of a lively city in a still representation, a snapshot of a cacophony of life and movement. It is a challenging task to be a photographer capturing honest as they happen as it is, but add to that the fact that it is a wedding that I am capturing, one of the most important days of people’s lives, and the fact that it is happening against the background of the enthusiasm of Manhattan, and there are quite a few challenges!

NYC Wedding Photographer who captures a unique love story

 

The first approach I take is to view the moments that I capture for what it is: seeing the very best of humanity. The emotions, the love, the support from friends and family, all of these immaterial, fantastical facets of human life are presented to me, and it is my job to relay what is given to me back to the people who were involved, in a way that appropriately captures those concepts.

In many ways, it would be easier to document the beauty of a sunset or a night sky, since it is merely visually breathtaking. It is clear when gazing at these photographs what is astounding about the moment. However, weddings are, above anything else, emotionally beautiful. They represent aspects of us that exist below the surface, such as love, affection, commitment, and trust. So, the question is, how do I make it clear the beauty that I am experiencing in a visual form when the vision I am seeing is more profound than that? How do I convey through one of the senses what is experienced beyond the physical body? I take it upon myself to find the answer to this question for every wedding. I have found that the key to answering these questions is to see the wedding from the couple’s point of view to revere the moments that I am capturing fully. I must see what they see, and feel what they feel so that I can display it back in an immortalized image.

A wedding is beautiful not only in the physical sense but emotionally and spiritually as well. To photograph a wedding is to attempt to show the beauty that physically exists past the physical realm through sight. This is part of the reason that I often incorporate black-and-white forms. What I want to stand out is beyond the physical and eliminating aspects that may distract the viewer from the true essence of the content allows for more transparency about the content.

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My job is to create high-quality content that grabs the attention of somebody casually passing by. Lighting and composition are essential tools I use to draw people in. As someone with experience and a handle on the craft, I understand how to delicately handle these elements to paint a full picture of the moment I am capturing. These tools are at my disposal to show the unique and beautiful nature of the particular moment so that it is clear and seems to call out to any person who may gaze upon the work.

NYC Wedding photographers are given free rein for maximum creativity with their clients. There is a great level of trust instilled in wedding photographers because the couple is trusting that while they are having the most beautiful day of their lives, there is someone there who can fully capture the essence of that moment.

I truly owe it to my clients and me to capture the poignant, timeless images an average photographer would miss. My passion for this craft comes from the challenge of trying to capture the essence of the moments as they unfold in front of me. I get to see people at their very best and most beautiful New York, a city with life and its existence. The couple trusts me to be able to capture it in a way that does the moment justice, and therefore I bring a passion for communicating the unique beauty of the wedding that I am fortunate to capture.

As a NYC wedding photographer, I can only hope that I do the craft, the moment, the couple, the city, and the loving justice. I constantly aim to ensure that I put myself in the perspective of those having their single day so that I better understand their humanity, emotions, and souls. Through my work, I capture this awe-inspiring climax of beauty in one day, so that it is forever remembered and treasured by the people who experienced it.

Matthew Sowa New York City Wedding Photographer for all couples who appreciate photography.

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Matthew Sowa-NYC Wedding Photographer brings experience, expertise, and passion.

Matthew Sowa is an internationally renowned, award-winning New York (NYC) wedding photographer. Contest judge, named one of the rare Best Wedding Photographers NYC whose, passion, energy, and creativity define his style-capturing the joy and love in every wedding–from the understated, intimate gathering to the formal, elegant celebration. In the past 16+ years, Matthew has worked with NYC couples, bringing the highest level of creative, personalized, and professional service to commemorate their special day. He combines photographic artistry and classic portraiture with a primarily journalistic approach to capture the moments his clients want to remember.

You’re in good hands.

If you are seeking a NYC wedding photographer with years of experience and a uniquely creative approach who will capture the joy and magic. Matthew and his talented team are your perfect choice. On your wedding day, you can relax and let them create a beautiful series of one-of-a-kind photographs–a portfolio that you, your family, and friends will treasure for years to come - by Zankyou.us

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ACCOLADES & RECOGNITION

Top 10 Manhattan Wedding Photographers 2023 - Wedding Rule
World’s Top 10 Wedding Photographers 2022-One Eye Land
NYC Wedding Photographer-Best Fearless photographer 2020
The Photographer of the year 2019-Master Photographers of North America
Top 100 Fearless Photographers of 2019
The 12 Best Photographers New York City 2019 by Peerspace
Top 10 Fearless Photographers of 2018
Top 10 Masters of Wedding Photography North America 2018
United States Top 10 Wedding Photographers 2018 – One EyeLand
Best Wedding Photographer New York City -Zankyou.us 2015
New York Top Wedding Photographer - Best of Wedding Photography
One of 100 Top Wedding Photographers in the World by ISPWP 2016-2019
One of the 20 Best Wedding Photographers of WPS 2016, 2017, and 2018
One of The 31 Inspiring Wedding Photographers From Around the World – Filter grade.
One of The Best 100 Wedding Photographers of The US and Canada SLR Lounge 2016
PDN Magazine’s Exposure Global Photography Celebration of the Image Winner 2017
Multiple Winner-Rangefinder Competitions
Top Fearless Wedding Photographer of 2015, 2017
Lensculture Street Photography Winner 2016
Magnum Awards Photography Winner 2017
WPPI International Competition Winner
The 100 Best Wedding Photographers NY City 2018 -Nicholas Purcell
World’s Top 10 Wedding Photographers 2018,-One Eye Land
Best NYC Wedding Photographer by Photographerusa.com

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More than the most outstanding NYC wedding photography

Best NYC Wedding Photographer  & Top 10 Fearless Photographers of 2018 and Top 10 of 2020. Fearless Photographers is a professional wedding photography directory of the best world wedding photographers for brides and grooms. Who works tirelessly to promote wedding photography and businesses. Those Photographer’s missions as a community are to strive for fantastic photography, improve the craft, and care for our planet. 

The Top 20 Wedding Photographers – by WPS 2016-2018 Wedding Photography Select is an international wedding association passionate about great wedding photography, great wedding photographers, and inspiring couples all over the World. At WPS, you will find the World’s best wedding photographers showcasing the most amazing wedding photos. If you are as passionate about your wedding photography as we are, you’ve come to the right place. All photographers must first be approved by the WPS Team, which ensures you are searching only for the best in the industry.

Photographer of the year 2019 – Master Photographer of North America. The Masters of Wedding Photography is a photo competition for the best wedding photography in North America. In January 2018, the Masters started a contest just for the USA, Canada, and Mexico, to bring local brides and grooms together with the best wedding photographers in North America. An international jury presents new awards to the best, most exceptional, and innovative wedding photos every three months.

World’s Top 10 Wedding Photographers 2018 – OneEyeLand is one of the most prestigious and beautiful annual photography competitions in the World. One Eyeland’s photo contest does this and more, elegantly, by celebrating the World’s Top 10 Wedding Photographers. Open to anyone who’s ever captured the visual delights of a joyous union, the contest is judged by the best in the business. All that matters is your beautiful images.

One of the Top 100 Wedding Photographers of The U.S. and Canada SLR Lounge 2016. SLR Lounge, a photography tutorial blog, started with just a few writers blogging about anything and everything photography-related. It was created by professional photographers as a way of giving back to the photography profession that had provided them with so much.

BOWP is among the most selective groups of wedding photographers in the industry. The photographers who are leaders in the field combine stunning quality and style of imagery with tremendous business success and recognition by brides, fellow photographers, and others in the wedding industry. You can also see the recent work of our members on the Best NYC Wedding Photographers, intended to provide ongoing inspiration and also a snapshot of the most innovative photographic work being produced in the wedding photography world. It’s a beautiful thing. The members are the kind of people who regularly publish stunning images in the World’s best wedding magazines. They produce modern, artistic imagery that will make you and everyone around you say, “WOW”!

The International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers is an organization of the best wedding photographers in the World. It was created by professional photographers to raise the standards of the wedding photography profession. They are a resource for wedding clients who know they want to hire the best and the brightest for their wedding. When you hire an ISPWP member, you hire one of the most respected, professional, and talented wedding photographers in the industry. There are many online directories of wedding photographers. Some of them have hundreds, even thousands of photographers. That sounds great because there are so many to choose from! But most of these directories have little or no criteria for membership; they are paid advertising links that may include photographers with zero experience and unknown backgrounds who have paid the directory’s advertising fee. Each ISPWP member has passed a rigorous application process and is recognized by their peers to be at the top of their field. TOP 100 Wedding Photographers in The World 

 

NYC wedding photographer serving all of New York boroughs– from Manhattan to Long Island-New York, as well as NJ, CT, and PA.

Matthew Sowa Photography
265 Canal Street, Suite 206
New York, NY 10013
917-488-1989

 

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