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Wedding at Ateres Chynka — June Wedding

This gallery begins in a quieter register: a ring set sharp against soft lace, a smiling reflection caught in bright window light, and bridal portraits made in gentle overcast light above the city. From there, the photographs move into the ceremony, formal family groupings and a warmer, fuller reception inside Ateres Chynka in Brooklyn.

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Black-and-white portrait of a bride wearing a white robe and sparkling headband, hands over the heart with a soft blurred city backdrop.
Bride in a white dress and headpiece smiling outdoors with a soft, minimal background.
Black-and-white portrait of a bride in profile standing by a balcony railing with a city skyline in the background.
Wedding party and close family posed together on a bright stage, framed by pink and white floral arches.
Posed group portrait of family and guests on a wedding stage with pink and white floral arches and a crystal chandelier overhead.
Posed group portrait of close family members in suits in front of large floral arches with pink and white roses.
Black-and-white candid of a groom smiling while walking through a cheering reception crowd alongside a rabbi, with guests clapping in the background.
Black-and-white close-up of intertwined hands with a ring during a Jewish wedding ritual, softly blurred background.
Black-and-white wide view of a wedding ceremony on a chuppah stage with floral arches and silhouetted guests in the foreground, chandelier overhead.
A group of little girls in pastel pink and white dresses dance in a ballroom, arms raised and smiling during a celebration.
Black-and-white candid reaction moment during kabbalas-panim, groom centered with traditional guests in hats in the background.
Black-and-white candid of a wedding couple dancing and laughing with hands raised at an indoor reception, crowd watching and cheering behind them.
Black and white wedding photo of bride and groom smiling during badeken as a veil drapes over the bride’s face, with family watching nearby.
Black-and-white candid celebration moment with groom in tuxedo smiling while guests crowd together and phones raised; bride seen from behind in the foreground.
Smiling groom and bride pose closely together with warm light, standing in front of a white car.
Bride in a white gown with veil lifted as the groom holds her close during badeken outdoors in warm golden-hour light.
Bride and groom holding hands and walking together in front of a colorful graffiti mural backdrop.
Close intimate portrait of the Jewish couple touching foreheads and leaning in, bride with veil and groom in a black suit, captured in warm soft light with a blurred garden background.
Bride in a white gown and jeweled headpiece smiling softly while holding her veil against a bright, minimalist background.
A bride and groom stand together during a wedding moment, with the bride’s veil flowing and greenery surrounding them.
Bride descending outdoor stone steps in a flowing veil and lace gown, holding hands with groom beside her in bright daylight.
Bride and groom holding hands in a doorway moment during a Jewish wedding reception, warm indoor lighting and guests in the background.
Two men in black hats lean in over documents on a table during a ceremony moment.
Man in a dark hat and suit reading from a note at a microphone during a formal Jewish event, with shallow depth of field and a blurred audience in the foreground.
Black-and-white kabbalas-panim moment with men in hats leaning in, holding a small paper, and attentive faces gathered closely around the ritual.
Black-and-white editorial-style portrait of a bride in a bridal gown with a long veil flowing behind her against a dark geometric wall.
Smiling bride and groom standing under a white floral arch, bride holding a bouquet, gazing at each other.
Bride in a white wedding gown and veil, eyes closed, posed beside a floral backdrop with warm bokeh lights in the background.
Bride in wedding dress and veil holding a bouquet at a floral ceremony backdrop with soft pastel flowers.
Black-and-white candid portrait of a bride in profile holding a printed ketubah reading card, surrounded by a softly blurred crowd.
Bride seated indoors in strong sunlight, wearing an ornate white wedding gown with a veil, greenery and modern architecture in the background.
Bride in a white wedding gown and veil smiling in front of abundant cream and blush floral arrangements, warm indoor lighting and soft bokeh in the background.
The groom leans in kissing his father during a private, intimate moment at a formal wedding celebration; both wear black tuxedos and bow ties in front of a draped backdrop.
Bride and groom walking down sunlit outdoor steps during the badeken, with dramatic beams of light framing the couple.
Black-and-white wedding photograph of a bride and groom standing close together with the bride’s veil flowing, posed against a large graffiti-style mural and hanging lights.
Bride in a white head covering and groom in a light suit standing under a at Ateres Chynka, photographed by CJ Studios
Bride in white lace dress holding her veil and bouquet in warm indoor light against wood paneling.
Bride and groom in wedding attire holding hands and smiling as the bride’s veil flows against a dark architectural wall background.
Bride and groom embracing and smiling at each other in front of a white and blush floral backdrop during a wedding ceremony.
Black-and-white wedding portrait of a bride and groom holding hands and smiling as they walk under trees, with the bride holding a bouquet.
Bride in white lace gown and veil reaching for the groom’s hand in a quiet embrace against a dark gray wall.
Smiling grooms sharing a kiss in front of a floral rose and greenery backdrop with elegant black formalwear
Smiling bride holding a bouquet with her groom during ceremony portraits against a floral backdrop of white roses and soft pink flowers.
Bride and groom smiling together in front of an elegant floral backdrop, bride holding a bouquet with greenery accents.
Wedding couple in a close embrace in front of an abundant pink and white floral backdrop, bride in a pale pink dress and hat, groom in a dark suit.
Bride and groom holding hands outdoors in a garden during golden-hour style light, smiling at each other.
Bride and groom standing together outdoors in a garden, the bride holding a bouquet as they look at each other under leafy trees.
Bride in a white gown and veil hugging a loved one in an elegant ballroom setting with warm chandelier light.
Bride in a light gown and veil walking on a sunlit staircase as the groom stands facing her, backlit by strong golden-hour light.
Bride in a white lace gown and veil smiling while holding a bouquet in front of an elegant floral wall.
Bride and groom sharing a close embrace as the groom kisses the bride’s cheek in front of a draped backdrop.
Candid embrace during a Jewish wedding celebration with the groom hugging another man while guests in formal hats clap in the background.
Bride and groom dancing in a ballroom with their celebration sweeping across the floor as guests clap and watch.
A celebrant in a suit leads an energetic dance on the wedding reception floor with guests cheering in the background and arms raised.
Groom and bride in the center of a crowded ballroom during a joyous reception moment, surrounded by friends cheering and celebrating.
Bride in a white veil turns toward a cheering group in a chandelier-lit reception hall as guests laugh and react during the celebration.
Bride in a white gown dancing as guests in the background clap and cheer, with a joyful close-up of an older woman smiling beside the aisle.
Black-and-white photo of a laughing woman in a lace dress during a joyous wedding celebration, sharing a warm moment with another guest.
Two men in dark suits share a close embrace during a Jewish wedding ceremony moment, with other guests softly blurred in the background.
Black-and-white candid toast: a man in formal attire raises a champagne glass while confetti floats in a lit event hall, with another guest holding a glass behind him.

The day in soft light.

Much of this edit is built around bright, careful light and close framing. The early photographs stay simple and uncluttered: the ring in its open box, the bride seen through glass, pale drapery held in both hands during the badeken, and portraits near a large window with the skyline sitting softly behind. Even before the room fills, there is already a steady rhythm to the pictures, moving from still details to the couple facing each other with an easy smile and then into more animated moments later on.

Inside Ateres Chynka.

At Ateres Chynka, the photographs stay mostly indoors, where draped backdrops, geometric wall panels, floral portrait walls and warm reception lighting each give the day a slightly different shape. The formal portraits read cleanly and evenly lit, while the later dancing and closing embraces pick up a creamier warmth from the hall. In June, that balance between soft daylight at the edges of the day and the controlled light inside works well for a gallery that moves between intimate portraits and larger family groupings.

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CJ Studios photographs weddings at Ateres Chynka and across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Long Island and the wider New York area.

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