Skip to main content
Weddings

About

Based in New York City, New York, and an award-winning and published photography company, specializing in documenting your wedding day with thoughtful, sensitive images that look more like pieces of art. These breathtaking, emotion-filled images are a blend of contemporary and photojournalistic styles.

illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Masana NYC Portrait Artwork

U
User2336188 Sent on 09/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
G.E. Was amazing. Once we saw his work we knew he was the perfect photographer. His work is amazing, you could feel the emotions in his pictures. He exceeded our expectations by a long shot and we're thrilled when we saw our photos and received our albums. Worth every penny!
V
Violeta Sent on 07/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Like the majesty of his photography, he made the process, from start to finish, something to remember for years and years to come.

At first, we weren't entirely certain that we'd be able to bring G.E. Masana on board for our wedding photography because a co-worker of my wife informed her he was friendly with the owner of a photography company who could give us a great deal on a package. After taking a look at their portfolio, and even a small photo session, we got the impression that the savings in cost did not correlate to the sacrifices we would have to make in terms of our images. So the thought of making a compromise on the person who would be responsible for curating the realization of all that hard work, seemed pretty foolish.

We found a way to make it work with G.E. My wife and I were ecstatic to know that we were in good hands and that G.E. would capture the true essence of our wedding day, knowing that when all the dust had settled, we would have a product near and dear to our hearts that could bring us back to that day in an instant. His communication throughout the months leading up to our summer wedding was superb. He genuinely pursued the elements of our wedding that we decided as being important to us, and then detailed how he would go about capturing that. G.E. gave us the confidence that however my wife and I wanted our wedding to be remembered, he was going to deliver - and that he did!

Weaving in and out unbeknownst to us, all while capturing the interpersonal interactions, ambiance, subtle jokes, body language, and of course, the emotion of the day. When we saw how our wedding photography turned out... we had never seen anything like it. I wholeheartedly recommend G.E. and the services he provides for his clients.
F
Francesca Sent on 04/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I searched and met with many photographers, but no one could compare to G.E. Masana. When I stumbled across his website and looked at his photos online I could feel the emotions those couples felt at that moment the picture was taken. It was unbelievable that a picture could make me feel what they were experiencing and even more amazing he was able to capture that.

Working with G.E. was amazing, he was very professional. We had no doubts in his ability to capture all moments of our wedding that would let us relive the day over and over again. When G.E. did the reveal of our photos from our wedding we were blown away, he exceeded our expectations by a long shot. He was worth every penny, after all that is all we have left to look back on from our wedding night besides each other.
C
Carina Sent on 11/14/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My mom got so emotional looking at the pictures that she started crying and had to step away and take a break before even getting to the ceremony pictures!

G.E. created captured all of the emotions and provided us with a beautiful photographic memoir of our wedding day. He was both everywhere and nowhere during our wedding day: he captured every moment but he did not disturb us or distract from our enjoyment of the day.

G.E. was very detail orientated. He spent over an hour on the phone with me a few weeks before the wedding, helping me to plan every detail of the timing of the day. Working with G.E. was almost like working with a wedding planner.

He was also very flexible. He created a special package for us that was within our budget and met our needs. He also travelled to Baltimore to shoot our engagement photos. I received countless compliments.

I would not hesitate to recommend G.E. to other brides
N
Nadiyah Sent on 06/08/2014
5 out of 5 rating
One of the biggest concerns I had when looking for a wedding photographer was the style and quality of the images. I wanted a great photographer that can capture beautiful images that tell a story. You cannot relive your wedding day but with great photography, you can always see how beautiful you looked and remember how wonderful you felt. We didn't want to commit ourselves to just any photographer. We looked at a few images and portfolios from other photographers in the NYC/NJ area and they were really nice but nothing unique. They had beautiful images but not the moments we were looking for. G.E. Masana shot our engagement photo session in prospect park last year in July and the images just blew us away!! He really captured the love we had for each other and when we looked at images from previous weddings he photographed, we knew without a doubt we wanted him to photograph our wedding. Booking with G.E. was a splurge for our budget but I knew I wasn't going to be disappointed and I wasn't . The wedding was beautiful and The images G.E. Masana took are like paintings/ beautiful works of art. I couldn't be happier. The shots were not just pictures they were moments. We planned for an outdoor wedding but it rained all day and he still got beautiful images. He captured both fun, candid and traditional images and the best part is every spread in my album tells a story and that's exactly what we wanted.
M
Michelle Sent on 04/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
A super talented guy! He’s got a great eye for moments that pass by in a blink but he catches them! But wait until you speak with him! He’s got a way of explaining how he zeros in on the right exact moments and when he explains it to you, your brain goes on fire with OMG that’s exactly what I’ve been looking for! My brother-in-law does wedding photos on the side and so he was taking pictures that day too making sure to not get in the way but the difference between the kinds of photos my brother-in-law got and what G.E. got were like night and day. It's hard to believe they were from the same wedding! What a difference G.E. makes! He'll give you unique wedding photos that won't look like the same ones your sister got.
W
Wendy Sent on 04/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
WOW. I look at my pictures and feel I’m right back there again! I’m reliving the emotion and magic and crying and laughing literally all over again thanks to G.E. Masana’s amazing talents!

Crazy long hours went into finding the perfect photographer for us. We spent more time talking to photographers then we did talking to each other! And to be honest a lot of that time was spent on people who turned out look like everyone else. Same poses. Same pictures.

We thought maybe that’s just the way wedding photography is. We wanted better than what we were seeing around New York City but figured we must be looking at what’s considered standard.

And then a work mate showed us G.E. Masana’s website. G.E. was his wedding photographer. And what we saw blew us away.

Right away we knew this is different. His photos had real emotions in them. And they were beautiful to look at. So we called him and met with him. The rest is history.

We absolutely LOVE our photos, more than I can figure out how to explain right now! How do I say how much I appreciate all his effort, talent and passion? He’s simply incredible at this!!!!!
K
Kathryn Sent on 11/26/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Words cannot express how beautiful our wedding photos are and how talented G.E. Masana is! They really took my breath away. The moments he got! Here’s what you need to know about G.E. He’s the rare type of artist-photographer who knows how to connect with brides and grooms and their families and watches for honest touching moments that others overlook or miss.

And here’s why he can do this better than anyone. He’s been at it full time for more years than most other photographers and he’s got it down to an art and a science. He’s actually developed ways that instinctively tap into your most precious moments of the wedding day, grabbing those moments out of thin air and turning them into beautifully rendered wedding photos. Everyone’s been telling us how they’ve never seen photos like this before! We couldn't be more thrilled and heartily recommend him.

In one word: AH-MAZ-ING!
N
Nicole Sent on 10/04/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I just cared about my photographer being amazing! And G.E. did that. He captured every moment, intensified our love, and put it into every photo! HE WAS AMAZING! He worked with me closely and made sure I felt like ... a bride. :) G.E. gets genuine photos and they're so great looking and he's truly a master at what he does. I have heard from several friends and family members that they have never seen such beautiful wedding pictures.
C
Cynthia Sent on 09/13/2013
5 out of 5 rating
When we were searching for our wedding photographer, we came across G.E. Masana's website after reading all the raves he had here and on Wedding Bee and The Knot from other brides. We sat in front of the computer eyes glued to the screen gushing over all his photos! There are emotions you can FEEL in every one of his pictures and we didn’t get that from any other photographer we saw. They all promised they would get great emotions but the albums they showed us didn’t back up their promises.

So we called G.E. When we called him he listened intently to what we wanted from our photos. We met with him and he explained more on how he gets story telling photos with true emotions that capture the feel of the wedding.

Then he customized a package for us based on what we wanted and our budget. It was a perfect fit!

It was a no brainer to go ahead right there and book him to be our wedding photographer. We also scheduled an engagement session.

Everything we’ve seen from him so far from our engagement and our wedding has come out stunning, beyond our expectations. The wedding day took off without a hitch. He made us feel special and comfortable. At the wedding he was like a fly on the wall, just like he promised he’d be. Working with him throughout this whole process has been a pleasure.

We now have our album designed and since he does so much of the legwork this was yet another easy accomplishment, which would’ve been very difficult without his guidance and suggestions because each and every photo from our wedding has us awe-struck as we could not find any photos that we didn't like. They were stunning! We can't wait to see the finished wedding album, which G.E. told us would be ready in around four to five months. I’ve got friends who have been married for two years and they still don’t have their albums!

If you want creative wedding photos full of life and personal meaning,you can’t go wrong with G.E. Masana. Just book him! :-)
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

46
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
The Grateful Head The Grateful Head Wedding Hair & Makeup

I love GE. I am a huge fan! His work stands out from the basic "wedding photographer". The fact that his clients hire him as apart of other milestones after the wedding speaks tremendously!

Map

Addresses map

Masana NYC Portrait Artwork frequently asked questions

Masana NYC Portrait Artwork offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Masana NYC Portrait Artwork offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Masana NYC Portrait Artwork offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Masana NYC Portrait Artwork is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Next Wedding Photographers: Tatiana Katkova Photography

Other vendors in New York City for your wedding

Wedding Vendors