Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding & Portrait Photographer in New York
Founded in 2008, Janelle Brooke Photography has established itself as a premier destination for wedding and portrait photography in New York and beyond. Our approach combines artistic vision with a deep commitment to capturing the authentic emotions and pivotal moments that define our clients' lives. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in creating timeless imagery that preserves the beauty of love, family, and personal milestones. Our team of skilled photographers brings a blend of technical expertise and creative intuition, ensuring every sessionfrom intimate engagements to large-scale weddingsis executed with precision and care.We prioritize building lasting relationships with our clients, offering personalized guidance from initial consultation to final print selection. Our fine art editing process, which includes meticulous post-production enhancements, guarantees images that are both flawless and evocative. Recognized for our dedication to client satisfaction, we have cultivated a reputation as trusted storytellers who transform fleeting moments into enduring heirlooms. By focusing on the unique narrative of each client, we deliver photographs that resonate with emotional depth and artistic excellence.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Portrait Sessions
Fine Art Editing
Destination Weddings
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience in wedding and portrait photography.
- Our team specializes in fine art editing for flawless, timeless results.
- We provide personalized guidance from consultation to print selection.
- Our photographers build lasting relationships to capture authentic emotions.
- We deliver both digital and printed heirlooms for generational preservation.
What people say
Breathtaking photographs
Genuine care for clients
Timeless editing style
Professional yet personal approach
Captures authentic emotions
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service documents ceremonies and celebrations with artistic precision, focusing on candid moments and formal portraits. We employ a photojournalistic style blended with traditional techniques to create a cohesive visual narrative. Clients receive 60-80 hours of post-production editing, including object removal, color correction, and composite creation to ensure timeless results.
Engagement Sessions
These sessions capture couples' unique chemistry through guided yet natural interactions. We focus on creating relaxed, joyful imagery that reflects personal style while preparing clients for their wedding day experience. Sessions often double as save-the-date material or cocktail hour displays.
Portrait Sessions
From maternity to multi-generational family portraits, we specialize in documenting life's milestones. Our approach emphasizes emotional connection over rigid posing, with particular expertise in newborn photography and lifestyle family shoots that preserve authentic interactions.
Fine Art Editing
Our post-production process transforms raw images into gallery-worthy art. This includes skin retouching, background adjustments, and lighting optimization while maintaining natural aesthetics. The result is a polished yet authentic representation of each moment captured.
Destination Weddings
We provide full-service photography for weddings held worldwide, bringing our signature style to diverse cultural and geographic settings. This includes pre-event coordination, on-site execution, and post-production tailored to highlight the unique character of each destination.
People
Janelle Brooke
Founder & Lead Photographer
Established the company in 2008 after graduating with a photography degree. Specializes in emotional storytelling through imagery, with a career spanning 15+ years and notable collaborations with Canon. Balances creative direction with client relations.
Danielle
Photographer
Graduated from FIT with a Fine Arts Degree in Photography. Brings expertise in family portraits, branding imagery, and event photography. Recognized for capturing Janelle's official website portraits and maintaining a documentary-style approach.
Kevin
Wedding Photographer & Day-of Coordinator
Visual Communications graduate with specialization in wedding narratives. Combines photography skills with organizational expertise for seamless event execution. Known for unobtrusive documentation of authentic emotions during high-pressure moments.
Stephanie
Newborn Photographer
Specializes in newborn and child photography, emphasizing safety and comfort. Creates timeless images through careful posing and imaginative styling. Focuses on preserving early childhood milestones with artistic sensitivity.
Mary
Wedding Photographer
Began wedding photography in high school, returning to the field after raising her family. Emphasizes emotional connection during ceremonies, viewing weddings as the first chapter in family stories. Brings decades of cumulative experience to client sessions.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We blend photojournalistic documentation with traditional portraiture, ensuring both candid moments and posed shots are captured with artistic integrity.
How long does post-production editing take?
Wedding collections receive 60-80 hours of fine art editing, with final galleries delivered within 6-8 weeks after your event.
Do you offer destination wedding coverage?
Yes, we provide full-service photography for global weddings, including pre-event planning and on-site execution tailored to location-specific challenges.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages include two photographers, engagement session, fine art editing, private online gallery, and product credit for prints or albums.
How do you handle unexpected situations during events?
Our team remains calm under pressure, adapting to challenges while maintaining focus on capturing key moments without compromising quality.
Can we customize our photography plan?
Absolutely. We tailor sessions to your specific vision, offering flexible planning consultations to align with your unique preferences and requirements.
