Business Details
25 Years
experience
Award-Winning Wedding Photography in New York City
Craig Paulson Studio is a boutique wedding photography studio with over 21 years of experience in New York City. Our approach combines modern portraiture with classic photojournalism to create timeless, candid imagery that authentically captures each couple's story. Led by award-winning photographer Craig Paulson, our team specializes in destination weddings, mitzvahs, engagements, and family portraits, prioritizing organic moments over staged shots. With a background in fashion photography and a global perspective from working in Sydney, London, Paris, and beyond, we bring technical expertise and artistic vision to every event.Our commitment to excellence extends to post-production, offering high-resolution digital files, print rights, and custom album design through our sister company, The Album Room. We pride ourselves on building personal relationships with clients, providing vendor recommendations, and ensuring every detailfrom pre-wedding consultations to post-event follow-upsis handled with professionalism and care.
Services
Wedding Photography
Destination Weddings
Mitzvah Coverage
Engagement Sessions
Family Portraits
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 21 years of experience in candid wedding photography.
- Our team consists of certified experts with global industry experience.
- We guarantee a personalized, unobtrusive approach to capturing your day.
- We provide full print rights and high-resolution digital files included.
- Our sister company offers custom-designed wedding albums with Jorgensen quality.
What people say
Amazing to work with
Phenomenal photos
Stress-free process
Exceeded expectations
Magazine-worthy images
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures candid, unposed moments with a blend of modern portraiture and classic photojournalism. We document ceremonies, receptions, and details organically, ensuring timeless images that reflect your unique story. Clients receive high-resolution digital files with print rights and access to custom album design through our sister company.
Destination Weddings
We specialize in destination weddings across the US, Europe, Australia, and the Caribbean. Our team adapts to diverse venues and cultures, maintaining the same storytelling approach and technical excellence. Travel within 30 miles of Manhattan is included, with additional fees for farther locations.
Mitzvah Coverage
Our mitzvah photography focuses on candid family moments and ceremonial highlights. With experience in Jewish traditions, we document bar/bat mitzvahs unobtrusively, balancing cultural respect with artistic composition. Packages include full-day coverage and post-event editing.
Engagement Sessions
Engagement sessions help couples acclimate to being photographed while creating artistic portraits. We offer location scouting, posing guidance, and fashion-inspired lighting. These sessions double as practice for wedding day comfort and produce shareable images for invitations or social media.
Family Portraits
Family portraits emphasize genuine interactions and dynamic compositions. We specialize in capturing children naturally, balancing posed groupings with candid play. Sessions include outdoor and studio options, with editing focused on emotional authenticity and timeless aesthetics.
People
Craig Paulson
Principal Photographer & Owner
Award-winning photographer with 30+ years in fashion, advertising, and wedding photography. Based in NYC since 2001, Craig pioneered candid wedding styles and has shot over 900 global events. His work blends storytelling with technical precision.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We focus on candid photojournalism blended with modern portraiture, capturing organic moments while ensuring artistic composition and technical excellence.
Do you offer international wedding coverage?
Yes, we specialize in destination weddings across the US, Europe, Australia, and the Caribbean with travel fees calculated beyond 30-mile radius.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, two photographers, high-resolution digital files with print rights, and optional custom album design through The Album Room.
How long does it take to receive photos?
Top 100 images arrive within 4 weeks, with full delivery completed 8-10 weeks post-event, including brag books and album coordination.
Can we request specific photo edits?
We provide 25% black-and-white conversions and natural color correction. RAW files aren't delivered, but final edits prioritize timeless aesthetics over trendy filters.
Do you work with other vendors?
Yes, we maintain a network of recommended florists, stylists, and planners. We also collaborate with three trusted videography teams for comprehensive coverage.
