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About

Gabelli Studio is a contemporary wedding photography service based in Verona, New Jersey. This highly skilled team understands the importance of your wedding, capturing your most precious moments in a way that represents your partnership authentically. This New Jersey-based service focuses on the finer details, documenting your nuptials in a way that ensures your comfort in front of the lens.

Experience

This photography studio was started by Gene and Lauren Gabelli 25 years ago. It is now owned by John Bacolo. John began his work with photography in high school, before traveling throughout North and South America to document the landscapes and cultures he encountered. He worked as Gene Gabelli’s assistant at Gabelli Studio beginning in 1998, and his work has been honored by the Professional Photographer’s of America Loan Collection.

Services Offered

The team at Gabelli Studio uses a combination of contemporary and photojournalistic styles to capture every special moment of a couple’s wedding. They understand the importance of seamless service, allowing couples to avail of a second photographer, additional hours, and a one-event-per-day policy. Services through this photographer include:

  • Boudoir shoots
  • Custom graphics
  • Engagement shoots
  • High-resolution imagery
  • Liability insurance
  • Multiple location shoots

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

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

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Gabelli Studio

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Gabelli Studio provided exceptional photography and videography, with a professional, organized, and fun team that put couples and guests at ease. They kept the day running smoothly, guided posing, and captured beautiful, emotional images. Multiple reviewers highly recommend them.

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Gabelli Studio provided exceptional photography and videography, with a professional, organized, and fun team that put couples and guests at ease. They kept the day running smoothly, guided posing, and captured beautiful, emotional images. Multiple reviewers highly recommend them.

Samantha
Samantha Sent on 03/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photographer!

John and his team were absolutely FABULOUS! They were attentive, efficient, and so much fun to work with. I could not have asked for a better crew to capture my special day.
Raquel
Raquel Sent on 01/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely incredible!

Hands down the absolute best!! I first met John at my cousin’s wedding back in 2020, and I instantly loved his style and positive, fun energy. He ended up being the very first vendor I booked—just a month after getting engaged, I was VERY eager to book him! John, Jim, and Gabby have been so helpful, responsive, organized and overall just truly lovely people while going through the wedding planning process.

We had such incredible experiences with the Gabelli team, from our engagement shoot all the way through our wedding day. Everyone was professional, kind, and amazing to work with. I will be in a wedding this spring where John is the photographer, and I’m already looking forward to working with him again!

Feeling comfortable with your photographer is so important since they are with you for the entire day-- my husband and I felt exceptionally comfortable with John and his team! The Gabelli team was such an important part in making our day perfect. The quality of our photos and the creativity in each moment captured left us speechless. These images tell our story so beautifully and are memories we will treasure forever. I cannot recommend the Gabelli team enough!
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Brittney Sent on 12/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Gabelli Studios was absolutely amazing for our photography & videography for our wedding. From our engagement shoot, John made us feel so comfortable and welcoming and knew exactly what to do to capture the best shots. Our wedding day was an absolute dream and the entire process of photo and video was seamless and so easy. As soon as John walked in, his warmth and compassion made everyone feel so comfortable and everything went perfectly. They knew the grounds and best spots for pictures and posed us without question. We are so grateful and appreciative to have hired them and will absolutely be recommending them to other couples without a doubt!
Gracyn
Gracyn Sent on 12/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

THE BEST photographers in NJ

We could not be more grateful for John and his incredible team. From start to finish, working with them was an absolute dream. John was amazing throughout the entire wedding day! He was professional, talented, calming, and so easy to work with. He and his team brought the most positive energy to our wedding day and made us feel comfortable, excited, and kept us smiling every step of the way.

A huge thank-you to Gabby, who was wonderful to work with while booking our appointments and finalizing all of the details. She made everything seamless and stress-free, and we always felt so supported.

This is by far the top photography team in New Jersey. Everything about the experience was incredible! AND that’s not even getting into the photos themselves. When we saw our pictures, we were absolutely blown away. They are stunning, emotional, crisp, and captured every moment exactly how we lived it.

We cannot recommend John, Gabby, and the entire team enough. They made our wedding day unforgettable, and we will cherish these photos for the rest of our lives.
Hugo
Hugo Sent on 08/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Vows Renewal August 20th 2025

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We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Gabelli Studios on our wedding day, August 20th, 2025. A very special thank you to John for his warm personality and the incredible way he worked with us and our families.

My groom’s party felt completely comfortable around him, and he even gave us helpful tips on how to pose, which made the entire experience so natural and fun. John is not only a true professional but also such a genuine and kind human being.

Our friends and family noticed his dedication and hard work throughout the day, and both Lisa and I are beyond grateful that we chose him to capture our special day. We will cherish these memories forever.
Thank you, John, and thank you, Gabelli Studios!
— Hugo & Lisa
Tyler&Adelina
Tyler&Adelina Sent on 08/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Decision!

Working with John and the Gabelli team for photography and videography was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! During our first meeting, John made us feel so comfortable and truly got to know us as a couple - he made it an easy yes! We loved that we got to do an engagement shoot session prior to the wedding so we could get to know each other's style and way of working. During the planning leading up to the wedding, Gabby was so great and attentive to our questions and needs. She took the time to understand our vision and personalize the approach and timeline for the day of. The day of the wedding, John and his team were exceptional - not only were they so prepared and professional, but they were also so personable, fun, and put everyone at ease! Everything felt so natural, and they truly let our love shine through the photos and video. Their work speaks for itself and we could not be happier!
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Alexis Sent on 08/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST team and BEST photographers!!

Our experience with Gabelli Studio was absolutely exceptional, and we can't recommend them enough! John and Gabby listened to us throughout the planning process and customized their approach to fit our vision. Nothing felt forced; everything was so natural, and that’s evident in the AMAZING photos they captured during both our engagement shoot and wedding day. The photos came out more beautiful than we ever could have imagined.

We especially loved how they turned what can sometimes be a stressful part of the day—photos—into something genuinely enjoyable and fun. They made us feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera and kept us, our families, and bridal parties laughing all day, which made a huge difference. John, Jim, and Josh are a joy to be around, they bring incredible energy and passion to their work, and it truly shows.

Having your photographers with you for the majority of your wedding day, it really is so important that they match your energy, put you at ease, and keep things running smoothly. The Gabelli team did all that and more, and our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without them. Spending the day with them was an absolute blast.

We couldn't have asked for a better team to be with us on our wedding day, and we’re so grateful for how they meticulously captured every special moment. We absolutely adore the Gabelli team and cannot recommend them enough!!!
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Carly Sent on 12/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A must hire!

John & the Gabbelli Studios team we fantastic! We did both our engagement shoot and wedding with them, and I cannot rave enough about our experience. The attention to detail & planning for the day put my husband and I at ease that's each special moment we were hoping for was captured. The photos came out absolutely beautiful, and we could not be happier with our experience in working with them.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 09/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly, calm and professional!

Working with Gabelli studios was a great experience. All three providers were professional, friendly and calm. They made everyone feel at ease. They worked with us to ensure we obtained all the photography coverage we requested and willing to work outside the box.
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Arielle Sent on 09/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST in the business! Hire them if you can!

There were many places I wanted to save when planning my wedding and the only thing I refused to change was my photographer. Gabelli Studios is the BEST in the business. John, Jim and Josh were AMAZING!! They helped set the tone for the whole day. The day turned out perfectly, John and team kept us on schedule. The team helped pose us and made me, my husband and everyone in the wedding party feel relaxed. If you can book them for your wedding DO IT NOW!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Nanina's in the Park Nanina's in the Park Banquet Halls

Great photography studio...they have a great eye and you will be pleased with their photos! They are very easy to work with for all your photography needs.

The Wilshire Grand The Wilshire Grand Hotel Weddings

Always a pleasure to work with!

The Westin Governor Morris The Westin Governor Morris Hotel Weddings

Gabelli Studios has been a great partner in the wedding market with our hotel, The Westin Governor Morris. They have outstanding photography package, and will customize photos with unique settings. They will work with your budget to create something spectacular. I highly recommend their services

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Gabelli Studio frequently asked questions

Gabelli Studio includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Gabelli Studio includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Gabelli Studio offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Gabelli Studio offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Gabelli Studio offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Gabelli Studio is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.
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