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Carolina Rivera Photography is a fine art documentary wedding photographer based out of Northern/Central NJ. My goal is to capture each couple's story through images, and be as unobtrusive throughout your event as possible. I pride myself in building a lasting relationship with you to last throughout your family's history, creating beautiful memories from your images along the way and capturing each and every emotion just as it happened, to transport you back in time to your special day.

please visit our website for more information and a full portfolio: www.cwrphotography.com

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Slideshow
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of Carolina Wahnish Rivera Photography

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Noah Sent on 06/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A true artist beautifully captured my wedding

Choosing a photographer was easy because Carolina came HIGHLY recommended by a good friend. From our very first phone call, I knew that I was in good hands, and that I was now working with an artist.

Carolina offers a complimentary “connection session” just to get to know you as a couple before your big day. This was a fantastic touch and also served as “save the date” photos. Knowing how we would be photographed ahead of time really put me at ease before the big day.

The day of the wedding! Carolina captured all the standard wedding/family photos we agreed upon. But I also told her to just “do her thing” because at this point, I had seen her work. I am so glad I did, because she really knows how to find the candid moments. The moments “in between” using natural light and shadows, creating art with different lenses and imagination.

When I saw the finished work I was floored. I now have the best of both worlds. Standard traditional photos for friends and family, but also artistic, special dare I say… editorial photos that I cherish even more. My friend has already booked her for an upcoming wedding. I am so happy with my choice, and I hope everyone I know uses Carolina.
Tom
Tom Sent on 03/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exploding with rawness

Full disclosure: I am a wedding photographer myself and I have never seen any photographer capture the pure essence and emotion of a wedding quite like Carolina does. That's why I knew I had to have her photograph my own wedding. Her imagery is exploding with rawness that let's you relive the happiest day of your life. Every time I look at my wedding photos, I can feel all the love and joy I felt on my wedding day, and I get so emotional. It truly was a gift to have Carolina capture my wedding day.
Emma
Emma Sent on 10/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Photography Experience :)

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Carolina for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision! From the very beginning, she made us feel comfortable and at ease, which was such a relief for two people who aren’t always the most comfortable in front of the camera.

Her pre-wedding connection shoot was a fantastic way for us to get to know her better and for her to understand our personalities and what we were looking for. It was a great way to break the ice and helped us feel much more relaxed on the big day.

Throughout the entire process, Carolina was not only professional but also genuinely kind and attentive. She truly went above and beyond, even giving us a few sneak peek shots early, which was such a thoughtful touch and helped us relive some of the best moments right away.

We couldn't have asked for a better photographer. She captured our day in such a beautiful, authentic way, and we are so grateful for all her hard work. If you're looking for someone who is not just talented but also warm and genuinely cares about making you feel comfortable and happy, we highly recommend Carolina!!
HILARY
Hilary Sent on 07/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Carolina is amazing!

Carolina is incredibly talented. She captures the genuine moments, feelings and stories from the day, while she creates art at the same time. Very few photographers do both, and she is able to blend the documentary with the artistic in such a unique and cool way. She also captures photos that feel like there’s some added magic or fantasy. The thoughtfulness and creativity she brings to her work results in really remarkable photography.

I studied photography for years and love collecting photo books and traveling to see photography exhibits at museums. I’m very nerdy for this stuff. Honestly, Carolina’s work is easily as good as the greats, and I’d happily spend hours going through galleries of her pictures. It is so cool to have photos like that of our wedding day and our family, that capture our real candid moments and the magic at the same time.

Beyond that, Carolina was wonderful to work with and was incredibly understanding and thoughtful in how she interacted with us. I so recommend working with her, whether you want a photographer to capture a major event in your life or some of the beauty and magic in your everyday moments.
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Alex Sent on 01/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Carolina is incredible

I'll start with the obvious, that Carolina is amazing. We were drawn to her style and ability to capture emotion in her art. Obviously this lends itself well to wedding photography!
My wife first discovered her work before we were even engaged so she was a bit of a fan already. As soon as I saw her work and talked to her I was on board as well. We hired Carolina for an engagement shoot and for our wedding day. Honestly it was worth every penny.
We were so happy with her every step of the way and she's an absolute pleasure to be around. She is professional, mindful, observant, and kind. The quality of her work is absolute evidence of the qualities she brings to the session. The albums we have are unquestionably heirloom caliber pieces, and we had a lot of customization options through her to create an aesthetic that fits us. They're not something we'll be tucking away. We also received digital files of all photos in Ultra High Quality in an easy to save and share format.
The bottom line is that we could not recommend Carolina enough. A significant moment in our life together is documented now in a visceral and emotional story told in those photos. We are so grateful that she was our photographer.
Mary
Mary Sent on 07/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Made my vision come alive!

I could not be more happy with my experience with Carolina for our wedding. She captured the love and happiness of our day so perfectly. Her photography style is exactly what I envisioned for our day :).
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Emily Sent on 03/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely stunning photos

Hiring Carolina was the best decision we made when planning our wedding. Her wedding package comes with a "connection session" which we upgraded to an engagement shoot in our home. Carolina immediately made us feel comfortable and we got some incredible shots of us in our home that we will cherish forever. Before we even got back our engagement pictures we decided to hire her to shoot our rehearsal dinner the night before as well the wedding. When Carolina arrived it was like we were being greeted by a friend. She was so warm, professional, and friendly with us and our friends and family. On our wedding day, I felt great knowing that she was in control of making sure we got all of the shots we wanted while also not taking up too much time with portraits. She delivered the photos to us sooner than we expected and revealed the gallery over video chat which was so fun. She even put together a slideshow of pictures that made us feel like we were reliving the day. We were completely blown away by the pictures. They are the perfect mix of candids, editorial, and classic wedding pictures. My husband and I feel like she captured our day in the absolute perfect way. Our pictures are romantic, warm, artistic, and unique. We already know we will hire Carolina in the future to capture other life events. If you are looking for an amazing photographer that will give you gorgeous pictures that stand out from everyone else's, look no further!
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Melanie Sent on 04/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Photos

Carolina was an absolute pleasure to work with. We had so many unknowns surrounding our wedding due to COVID and she was there with us every step of the way and always going the extra mile to make sure she was doing the stressing out for us. Her work is beyond compare and exactly what we had hoped for and more. The way she’s able to capture such pure and natural moments in such a beautiful way left us speechless. We were so lucky and fortunate to have her by our side to document our special day, and she has given us such priceless gifts with all the moments she captured. I can’t say enough great things about our experience with Carolina, and I would highly recommend her for any event you might be planning.
Emily
Emily Sent on 12/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, Authentic Engagement Photos

Carolina took our engagement photos in November of 2020 and we absolutely loved working with her. From the start she was very engaged and wanted to learn about us as a couple before taking our photos. She set up a video call before the photoshoot to learn about our preferences and what kind of style we were looking for. She knew that we were a bit shy and hadn't taken professional photos like this before, but really helped to ease us and make the experience fun. We wanted to capture authentic photos that felt like our real day to day life in the place we love, our home in Brooklyn. She definitely did just that! She wore a mask the whole time (Because of COVID) and made sure we felt safe. She was very responsive and sent the photos just a week after the shoot and revealed them in a beautiful slideshow that made us cry! If you're looking for beautiful, meaningful, authentic photos, definitely work with Carolina!
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Jenna Sent on 11/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful engagement photos!

Carolina took photos of my fiance and I during a surprise proposal in Central Park. She captured the proposal and moments after in the most amazing and authentic way - we will treasure these photos for the rest of our lives. Thank you so much Carolina!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
The Bridal Boutique at Nan Romano The Bridal Boutique at Nan Romano Wedding Dresses

Carolina at CWR Photography you can't go wrong with. Her photos are amazing. You will be extremely happy if you choose her for you special day.

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Carolina Wahnish Rivera Photography frequently asked questions

Carolina Wahnish Rivera Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Carolina Wahnish Rivera Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Carolina Wahnish Rivera Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Carolina Wahnish Rivera Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Carolina Wahnish Rivera Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Carolina Wahnish Rivera Photography 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.
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