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  • 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 BrideOneWedMerci 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. I have photographed in New York's most legendary spots like the Waldorf-Astoria, The Plaza, The Pierre, Gotham Hall, the Hamptons, and more. 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 five years ago and I remember how overwhelming it all was- especially picking the right photographer!  :-)

Thanks again to Jacqueline Weppner on her amazing and inspiring blog, Merci New York which featured Yossi & Dana’s Engagement at Red Rock, Las Vegas! I’m super excited that my work is being shown on Merci again. This is the second time she has featured my work, you can see the previous one at, Real NYC Wedding | Rachel + Glenn.

Black and White Photography, for some inexplicable reason, captures emotion more than any other medium. It not only literally freezes the moment, but truly conveys a sense of timelessness. It has for that reason been the artistic medium of choice for so many famous Fine Art photographers. It certainly imbues the wedding photos with a hint of Steigletz, Weston, and Adams.

Below are some additional photographs of Fraidy’s and Tani’s Wedding. It was a wedding filled with overwhelming and sincere emotion, and the Black and White is perfectly suited to expressing that.

Also, here is a link to their photographs in Part 1 of their wedding photos.

I want to thank all of you who have added me as a friend on facebook and twitter. If you haven’t yet, please do so we can stay in touch and I can keep you updated on my life and work. I would love to get to know you better and keep in touch with all my friends, add me by clicking the logos below! Business has been crazy busy and this will help keep everyone up-to-date.

Flowers / Decor:

Belle Fleur

Tantawan Bloom

Mark Rose Flowers

AvaFlora

Floral Theory (CA)

Matthew Robbins Design

Stone Kelly

Fleurs

Hatch Creative Studio

Frank Alexander

Saipua

Petal NYC

Judi Wishnick Designs

Poppies and Posies

Designs by Ahn

xylem & phloem

Rountree Flowers

Accessories:

Haute Bride

Cover-ups

Ce Jaune

icing101

Jamie Slye Designs

Jennifer Behr

Powder Blue Bijoux

Tessa Kim

Untamed Petals

Jewelry

Veils / Hairpieces:

Preston and Olivia

Ellen Christine

Jannie Baltzer

Love Veils

Mignonne Handmade

Emilliner Hairpieces

Sara Gabriel Veiling & Headpieces

Serephine

Whichgoose

K. Autumn

Net-a-Porter

Green Eyed Girl

Lo Boheme

k.autumn

Unveiled Bridal Designs

ban.do

The Wedding Chicks

Twigs and Honey

Untamed Petals

Cakes:

Nine Cakes

Sylvia Weinstock

Sarah Magid

Ron Ben – Israel Cakes

April Reed

Mark Joseph

Cakes Toppers:

Cotton Bird Designs

Wedding Invitations:

East Six

Double Happiness Creations

Save the Date Cards

The Dingbat’s Agenda

Lela New York

Ceci New York

Grapevine Paperie

Mr. Boddington Studio

Boutonnieres:

Twigs and Honey

Mens’ Suits:

Astor & Black

Michael Andrews Bespoke

Rabbis:

Rabbi E Samuel Klibanoff

Bands:

Hank Lane Music and Productions

Doug Winters Music

DJs:

DJ NYC

Cool Rental Cars:

Filmcars

Bridesmaid:

Amsale

Monique Lhuillier

Coralie Beatrix

Butter by Nadia

Erin Featherston

Net-a-Porter

Jenny Yoo

Two Birds Bridesmaid

Lela Rose Bridesmaid

Saja Wedding

Sarah Seven

Dresses:

Jenny Packham

Elie Saab

Lela Rose

The White Gown

Matthew Williamson

Heidi Elnora

Net-a-Porter

Priscilla of Boston

Monique Lhuillier

Tara Keely

Naeem Khan

Chris Kole

Temperley London

Carolina Herrera

Lovely Bride

Lazaro Bridal

Casa de Novia

Claire Pettibone

Reem Acra

Gabriella

Elizabeth Dye

Vera Wang

Mark Ingram, Bridal Atelier

Pronovias

Sarah Seven

Amsale

Video:

Kiss the Bride Films, Leslie

Tweed Weddings

Pacific Pictures

I Do Films

Hair:

Suyen Salazar

Stacy Pitt

Make-up:

Christyna Kay

Sally Duvall

Stacie Ford 

Kristan Serafino

Kerry Crawford

Morgan Gates

Studio Sush (Indian Weddings)

Bride’s Shoes:

Christian Louboutin

Net-a-Porter

Jimmy Choo

Groom’s Shoes:

Cole Haan

Wedding Magazines:

The Knot

WellWed

Brides

NY Magazine

Southasian Bride

Props:

Bella Umbrella

Wedding Planners/

Ara Farnam with Rock Paper Scissors Events

Lindsey M Events

Vanda High Events

Engaging Affairs

Yifrat Oren (CA)

SJ Events

Spotlight Style

Bellafare

Elite Events Management

Fête

Daughter of Design

Always a Bridesmaid

Michelle Rago

Lindsay Landman

Lyndsey Hamilton

Chandelier Events

Alison Events

Marcy Blum

Inspired Goodness

Exquisite Affairs

Rentals/Design:

Party Rental LTD

HATCH creative studio

Favorite Venues:

The Bowery Hotel

Capitale

Gotham Hall

The Pierre

The Plaza

The Metropolitan Building

Blue Hill Farm

Angel Orensanz

Cipriani Wall Street

Brooklyn Museum

632 on Hudson

Ties:

Good Heavens

Vineyard Vines

Catering:

When Food Matters

Thomas Preti

My Favorite Wedding Blogs:

Grace Ormonde

The Bride’s Cafe

Inspired by This

Merci New York

Ruffled

Snippet & Ink

The Wedding Cabaret

The Wedding Chicks

Green Wedding Shoes

Style Me Pretty

What Junebug Loves

Once Wed

Weddingbee

Perfect Bound

Brooklyn Bride

The Wedding Yentas

Mother of the Bride:

Net-a-Porter

Bridal Websites:

Net-a-Porter

Lighting:

Bentley Meeker

Frost Productions

Tent Rental:

Sperry Tents

Stylist:

Jacqueline Weppner of Merci NY

I was super excited to find out that some very positive reviews from my brides helped me earn the 2010 WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award. It recognizes the top wedding professionals from WeddingWire.

From WeddingWire:
This year’s winners represent the top five percent of WeddingWire’s vendor community, which consists of over 100,000 local wedding professionals nationwide.

It’s truly and honor to receive this, and I owe so much gratitude to my wonderful brides! :)