Thanks for your email. I will be in touch shortly.
Error submitting form, please try again.
About Shira
I am an international photographer based in New York, an award-winning member of the prestigious Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) , ISPWP, and a member of the Best of Wedding Photography Association. My work has been published and acclaimed internationally, appearing in Brides Magazine, Anhelo (Japan), The Knot, and The Knot China. I have also been featured on many industry-leading blogs such as Grace Ormonde, Style Me Pretty, WellWed, Essence, Bride's Cafe, Brooklyn Bride, OneWed, Merci NY and more. Originally from Israel, I have had the pleasure of photographing many American, French, Yemenite, Ethiopian, Korean, Indian and Moroccan weddings and events. Through my photojournalistic style, I aim to capture the spontaneity, joy, emotion and ambiance of the important day with photos that present an unfolding story. My incredible clients have taken me all over the world to photography their weddings; including India, Canada, the Caribbean, etc. I am free to travel throughout the US and internationally, and am available for a wide variety of events. Feel free to look at my website.
Also, here are a few testimonials from some of my wonderful clients.
My Blog
Welcome to my blog! This blog showcases not only my work from many of the beautiful weddings I am privileged to photograph, but also reveals glimpses of my personality. Here is an opportunity to share some great moments as well as give clients, guests and friends the chance to comment. I also hope prospective clients will be able to not only explore my photography and style, but will also find inspiring ideas, recommendations , and tips for their own wedding planning. I myself got married three years ago and I remember how overwhelming it all was- especially picking the right photographer! :-)
I am super excited to be published in the Summer 2012 Issue of The Knot Magazine! They featured Samira and Jesse’s gorgeous wedding at Gotham Hall planned by amazing and talented Christine Godsey of Engaging Affairs.
I’ve been going through Natalie and Vadim’s photos from the wedding I shot on Sunday at Angel Orensanz. I really love this venue. Every time I shoot there, the setting and the lighting is so impressive!
To see a few more weddings I have shot at Angel Orensanz check out these links:
I’m super excited that my photos from Samira & Jesse’s wedding were shown on The Knot Live – Season 5 Episode 5! They interviewed my BEAUTIFUL former-bride Samira, who talked about her gorgeous wedding at Gotham Hall. You can check out the show here, Samira’s interview starts at the 21:00 minute mark.
I’m so happy that Jacqueline Weppner featured my photos from Katie and Dan’s wedding on her amazing and inspiring blog, Real New York Wedding | Katie + Dan at Capitale. Their beautiful wedding took place at the amazing venue, Capitale. The venue’s interior features tall Corinthian columns, a beautiful ceiling, and a beautiful glass skylight. Combined with its limestone exterior, featured beautiful pilasters, columns and pediment with sculptures by Frederick Macmonnles, Capitale is easily one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. All those beautiful elements combined with the beautiful emotion throughout the day made Katie and Dan’s wedding perfectly beautiful.
I’m super excited that my work is being shown on Merci New York again!
February 8, 2012 - 3:13 pmJacqueline - Shira, thank YOU so much for sharing your beautiful work! Katie and Dan's wedding is beyond gorgeous! It is always a pleasure and honor to work with you, whether via the bog or styling collaborations! xx Jackie
I am absolutely thrilled to post this portrait session.
Suzanne is a fashion editor for Above Magazine and a well published freelance writer. James is currently a very high end event planner who hails from Sydney, where I learned during the shoot he was a popular child star in a lot of Australian commercials (I will have to get him to send me a video of the chocolate boy he mentioned.) As such, they were both a delight for the camera and intuitively knew how to pose for pictures and embrace the moment and each other.
I pieced together only tidbits of their whirlwind romance (I will have to ask them to send me more details), but it was one that found Suzanne racing off to Australia to be with James when he could no longer remain in the States, as well as one of James racing back to the States to build his new life with Suzanne here.
And the mesmerizing setting was perfect for their portrait session- an abandoned magical palace in Manhattan- that will very soon be converted to a luxury hotel. It is a building that I had walked past numerous times without ever venturing into or wondering what was inside amidst its construction, work permit signs, and padlocked door. It is a reminder that in life and love, some of the most beautiful things sit right in front of our noses, if only we care to open the door and explore.
October 3, 2011 - 3:09 pmDeborah - Sheer magic! They are like the prince and princess in a fairy tale.
October 3, 2011 - 3:47 pmShiri - this venue is incredible!!!! beautiful photographs!
October 6, 2011 - 7:57 pmMark Hayes - Stunning work and I love how you made use of the location. I love the B&W of her holding him from behind - just magical.
October 21, 2011 - 12:58 pmLem - What an amazing location!
November 30, 2011 - 11:29 am5 Beekman Fashion Shoot » NYC Wedding Photography Blog - [...] shoot at what I imagined was my abandoned Palace . I had a fabulous engagement session there with Suzanne and James and just had to go back and unlock the heavy padlock that concealed its inner splendor. I called up [...]
Samira and Jesse were married at Gotham Hall, the magnificent Classical Revival building at the intersection of Broadway and W. 36th Street in Midtown Manhattan. The grandeur of the building was complemented by a spectacular design and dramatic lighting. There is a sense of romance of entering a turn of the century ball, all of which serves as an unmistakable reminder that this is a unique and special celebration. The old inscriptions on the granite wall which beckon passersby to invest for their future (since this was once the home of the Greenwich Savings Bank) suggests the metaphor that when entering this building to be married, that is exactly what one is still doing- making their single most important investment in each other.
The wedding was splendidly planned by Christine Godsey at Engaging Affairs. I cannot tell you how pleasurable it is to work with someone so experienced and meticulous. Christine was very sensitive not only to the needs of the Samira and Jesse, but to the vendors and particularly this photographer. That is very important- as a well run wedding really sets the stage for beautiful photography. You can read more about the way she planned Samira and Jesse’s wedding at this link: http://bridalbubbly.blogspot.com/2011/10/gotham-hall-in-all-of-its-glamour.html
Samira got ready at the Trump SoHo Hotel, at that charming intersection of Tribecca and the West Village, which affords breathtaking views of NYC from the windows. It really inspired me to use the skyline with the elements of the setting; the shoes, the rings. I love it when the elements all come together cohesively.
Since Samira and Jesse didn’t see each other before, it gave me a lot of time to take their individual portraits separately. I took Samira to Tribeca- and I think the urban, edgy feel was a nice contrast to the lavish Gotham Hall. It really matched my contemporary style of photography. Samira, in her stunning Vera Wang dress, gave it the feel of a fashion shoot.
This was an Afghani ceremony in which the bride and groom take their rightful place at the throne as though they are a King and Queen. The Bride and groom are then covered under a very decorated shawl. Traditionally, the groom will look at his Brides face in a mirror and will read a prayer from the Holy Quran. Historically, this would have been the first moment the bride and groom would have seen each-other in an arranged marriage. The shawl is lifted and the bride and groom feed each other “Maaleda” as the guests applaud. I was also mesmerized as always by the deep spiritual meaning of the Kheena ceremony, when a red colored dye is place on their hands. The rest of the evening was filled with Afghani music and dancing. The family and guests created a huge circle and danced round and round in a circle to the beat of an ever increasing rhythm. There is such an energy to cultural weddings, and it is such a pleasure as a photographer; to be immersed in the joy and celebration and be inspired by all the fascinating visual elements.
Samira and Jesse rode off, immediately after the wedding, down the bleary late night lights of Broadway and to their honeymoon. I hope to surprise them with some photos while they are still away.
Update, I just received this beautiful and touching message from Samira when she saw the photos:
“Hi Shira – We just got back from our honeymoon a couple of hours ago and the first thing I did was run to the computer to see the pics from the wedding. We can’t stop looking at them! These pictures are so unbelievably AMAZING!!!!! You are a true artist!!!! I can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures. Love your work sooooo very much!!!! Thanks again for everything! You and your team are the BEST!”
Thank you so much Samira! You really touched my heart and put a huge smile on my face. I am soooooo glad the photos make you happy. It really means so much to me to receive such warm appreciation! It can be a lot of hard work – so the compliments and appreciation always keep me going strong.
October 12, 2011 - 2:44 pmAmy Morelli - These images are beautiful, and the wedding and decor was gorgeous as well!! I can't wait to blog about this myself!!
October 12, 2011 - 5:06 pmMaria Licari - Wowwww Shira, your work in simply stunning. Every image captured is amazing!! You're a true artist! =)
November 24, 2011 - 2:37 pmSamira - Hi Shira – We just got back from our honeymoon a couple of hours ago and the first thing I did was run to the computer to see the pics from the wedding. We can’t stop looking at them! These pictures are so unbelievably AMAZING!!!!! You are a true artist!!!! I can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures. Love your work sooooo very much!!!! Thanks again for everything! You and your team are the BEST!
I love attending Mystic. Besides connecting with friends and having fun, it serves an important purpose to stoke the passion for what I do in wedding photography. It is easy to develop ingrained habits which can limit artistic growth or sap creativity. So, Mystic helps me to break with the old conventions and open my mind to explore new ideas and concepts. There were important lessons to be learned about photography and business and how to challenge myself to continually take my work to the next level artistically and professionally.
I am happy to find out that I won the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards 2012!
This is my third consecutive year! The award means that I am in the top 5% of wedding professionals nationwide. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards are determined solely by the
reviews from newlyweds.
So I just want to thank all the brides this year that took the time to post a review and voted on the site!
by admin
no comments
add a comment link to this post email a friend