Business Details
5 Years
experience
Award-Winning Wedding Photographer in Sleepy Hollow, NY
Todd Shapera is an award-winning global photojournalist and wedding photographer with over four decades of experience capturing life celebrations and human stories across 56 countries. His work has been featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times and The Financial Times, while his wedding photography has earned nearly 50 international WedAwards. A recipient of Arts Westchester's 2023 Larry Salley Photography Award, Todd brings a documentary-style approach to weddings and events, combining artistic vision with technical excellence.His portfolio includes documenting social issues for NGOs and creating over 100 five-star Google reviews for his client-focused service. Based in Sleepy Hollow, NY, and Taos, NM, Todd serves clients across New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and global destinations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Photojournalism
Photobooth Services
Event Videography
Global Assignments
Family Portraits
Cultural Celebrations
Photo Albums
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of global photojournalism experience in weddings and events
- Our team has earned nearly 50 international WedAwards for wedding photography
- We provide personalized service with 100+ five-star Google reviews from satisfied clients
- Our documentary-style approach captures authentic moments with artistic precision
- We serve both local and global clients with expertise in diverse cultural celebrations
Associations and certifications
- WedAwards
- Arts Westchester's Larry Salley Photography Award
What people say
AMAZING photographer
Incredible work
Professional and caring
Quick turnaround
Beautiful photos
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with a photojournalistic approach that captures authentic emotions and key moments. Services include pre-wedding consultations, timeline coordination, and post-processing of 800-1,500 edited images. Available for ceremonies in diverse venues from historic mansions to remote destinations. Clients receive high-resolution digital files with print rights.
Engagement Sessions
Creative outdoor and location-based photography sessions that showcase couples' personalities. Includes personalized location scouting, styling guidance, and slideshow creation. Sessions typically last 2-3 hours with 75+ edited images delivered digitally. Popular for save-the-date materials and wedding decor.
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Comprehensive coverage of religious and celebratory aspects with unobtrusive documentation. Services include pre-event planning, ceremony photography, reception coverage, and photobooth operation. Specializes in balancing traditional requirements with candid storytelling. Albums and digital collections available.
Photojournalism
Long-form visual storytelling focusing on cultural preservation and human interest narratives. Projects combine environmental portraits, action shots, and contextual imagery. Clients receive archival-quality images with narrative captions. Available for corporate, nonprofit, and personal documentary projects.
Photobooth Services
Interactive photo booth experience with professional lighting and instant printing. Includes attendant, props, and custom backdrop options. Digital copies provided for all guests. Popular as wedding reception entertainment and corporate event engagement tool.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
I specialize in wedding photography, mitzvah celebrations, engagement sessions, and cultural events using a documentary-style approach.
Do you travel for assignments?
Yes, I serve clients globally while maintaining primary bases in Sleepy Hollow, NY and Taos, NM.
How many photos can I expect from my event?
Clients typically receive 800-1,200 edited images, with some events yielding over 1,500 carefully curated photographs.
What's your turnaround time for delivering photos?
Wedding galleries are delivered within 4-6 weeks, with engagement sessions typically ready in 2-3 weeks.
Do you offer videography services?
Yes, I offer complementary videography services for weddings and special events.
How do you handle unexpected weather on event days?
My documentary background allows creative adaptation to changing conditions while maintaining artistic quality.
