CJ Studios
Jewish Wedding Photographer in Monroe and Kiryas Joel, NY
Where we work

Jewish Wedding Photographer in Monroe and Kiryas Joel, NY

A chasidish wedding in Monroe is the most structured simcha there is, and the structure is the whole point. There is a right way for every stage of the evening to be conducted and a right way for it to be recorded, and both are set by the family and their rav rather than by the photographer's portfolio.

Our job there is to be extremely good and entirely invisible. That means knowing where a camera may stand and where it may not without being told twice, understanding that the mitzvah tantz is not a performance to be worked but a part of the evening to be handled with care, and not treating the women's side as a photographic opportunity. It also means the technical work being flawless in conditions that are genuinely hard — very low light, very large rooms, and no second chances at anything.

From our work.

Close-up of a diamond ring surrounded by flying confetti during a wedding celebration.Intimate backlit wedding portrait of a bride and groom leaning face to face, with her hand resting on his light gray tuxedo.Black-and-white photo of a couple embracing under an open umbrella in the rain, with water droplets sparkling in the air.Bride in a white wedding gown and groom in a black suit dance together in a hallway, smiling as they spin in synchronized motion.Bride and groom smiling and laughing together outdoors by the chuppah, with the bride holding a bouquet and the groom wearing a black tuxedo and bow tie.Framed in night lighting, a bride and groom share a close kiss while holding each other, with wedding smoke and a car’s headlights glowing in the background.Close-up portrait of a bride holding her white lace veil near her face while looking directly at the camera.Frum wedding couple in formal attire holding hands and smiling at each other during sunset, bride in a jeweled headpiece and groom in a black tuxedo with bow tie.Black-and-white wedding reception dance moment with a man lifted high overhead by the crowd as guests smile and cheer in a banquet hall.Frum wedding couple sharing an affectionate embrace in front of a “Wonder Woman” themed backdrop.Bride and groom smiling closely together in front of a wall of pink, lilac and white flowers, with the bride holding a bouquet.Black-and-white nighttime wedding photo of a bride and groom hugging under an umbrella on a waterfront bridge, with city lights in the background and light rain/droplets visible.

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