Todd Shapera Photography

At Todd Shapera Photography, we are dedicated to providing sophisticated, elegant, and relaxed wedding and engagement photography services in New York, Westchester, Connecticut, and the Hudson Valley. With a background as a global photojournalist, Todd Shapera brings a storytelling approach to capturing life celebrations, including weddings and mitzvahs. Over four decades, Todd has documented stories from over 56 countries for prestigious publications, foundations, and agencies such as The Financial Times of London, New York Times, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and U.S. AID.

Our approach to wedding photography is unique, focusing on capturing the emotions, action, and beauty of the day. We have been fortunate to work with visually sophisticated clients, including movie and broadcast executives, filmmakers, marketing and advertising professionals, a professional sports team owner, philanthropists, and foundations, and a former U.S. President. Our work has been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times' Vows column, Sophisticated Weddings magazine, New York Weddings, Destination Weddings, Well Wed, and Westchester Weddings magazine.

Services Offered

At Todd Shapera Photography, we offer a wide range of services to make your special day truly unforgettable. Our services include:

• Wedding Photography: Relaxed, beautifully lit photographs that capture the emotions, action, and beauty of your wedding day.
• Engagement Photography: Elegant and intimate pre-wedding portraits that tell the story of your love.
• Mitzvah Photography: Beautiful and meaningful photographs of your Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration.
• Photobooths: Fun and interactive photo booths that will keep your guests entertained throughout the event.
• Video Services: High-quality video coverage of your wedding or mitzvah to preserve the memories for years to come.

Global Photography Projects

In addition to our wedding and engagement services, Todd Shapera Photography also engages in various global photography projects. These include documenting the ordinary lives of Cubans, capturing 'disappearing landscapes' globally, and photographing ski resorts from the Rockies to the Alps. Our global work has been published in Professional Photographer magazine, CubaSeen magazine, and Canada's national newspaper, The Globe & Mail.

Exhibitions and Recognition

Our work has been exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Jacob Burns Film Center, the Rockefeller Brothers' Coach Barn at Kykuit, the Upstream Gallery in Hastings, New York, Teatown Preserve, the Greenburg nature preserves, and several cafes. We have also received numerous awards for our photography, including nearly fifty global WedAwards.

Education and Background

Todd Shapera earned a M.A. from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and a B.A. from Vassar College. With a passion for capturing the inner beauty and resilience of individuals worldwide, Todd continues to link disparate worlds through photography.