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Hi!

I'm Jay of Jay Zhang Photography, I am a photojournalistic wedding photographer In the Capital Region of New York and ultimately, I'm a story teller.

As a Story Teller, I mainly focus on capturing moments that are real and transcendent, even during some portraiture times so that your photos reflect the authenticity of your story. There are details that you curated and put together for your day that get documented in its essence and environment. I aim to preserve the special moments of the day and make sure that I tell your story the way you have set things out to be.

All of my Wedding couples will get to enjoy the following:

  • Complimentary Engagement shoot
  • High-resolution images
  • Downloadable online Photo Gallery
  • Timeline Drafting and Consultation

I also sometimes work with a second photographer if they are needed depending on how your day will pan out, we usually try and anticiapte this during our first meeting and timeline consultation.

I cover many areas of the capital region and beyond including but not limited to the following:

• The Catskills region
• Albany, Schenectady, Troy
Western NY, Central NY,
• The Catskills
• Saratoga Springs
• Lake George
• The Adirondacks
• Lake Placid
• Syracuse
• Rochester & Buffalo
• The Finger Lakes region
• Boston & Cape Cod
• The Berkshires
• Springfield, Worcester, Sturbridge (MA)
• Burlington and all Vermont out in the Berkshires
You have a wedding, and I'll be there!

I can't wait to chat with you more abour your day!

  • Asian-owned
  • LGBTQ+-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$3,200

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,900

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Digital Files
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Reviews of Jay Zhang Photography

5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
74 Reviews
99% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Jay is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding photography. He is praised for his professionalism, organization, and artistic eye. Reviewers appreciate his ability to make couples feel comfortable and capture beautiful and unique moments. Jay is described as a calming and supportive presence on the wedding day, and his flexibility and willingness to accommodate individual preferences are also praised. Overall, customers highly recommend Jay for capturing special memories on a couple's big day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Jay is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding photography. He is praised for his professionalism, organization, and artistic eye. Reviewers appreciate his ability to make couples feel comfortable and capture beautiful and unique moments. Jay is described as a calming and supportive presence on the wedding day, and his flexibility and willingness to accommodate individual preferences are also praised. Overall, customers highly recommend Jay for capturing special memories on a couple's big day.

Anne
Anne K. Sent on 11/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

So flexible!

hello hello! like many folks, we canceled our wedding because of COVID. Jay was super flexible as we figured out our plans. We wound up having a super small 10 person wedding in our local community garden (everyone masked etc.) and Jay came to photograph that! He is ultra organized and helped us keep us on schedule and reminded us of the shots we had wanted to take. My parents couldn't be there but they were on Facetime and Jay was so great about trying to get them in the shots whenever possible. Also Jay was very safe! Masked the whole time and everything so if you are nervous about that don't be! The pictures turned out great and he really captured how DARN HAPPY we were to finally get married!!! Also he is very nice and friendly! And totally willing to go with the flow. I randomly asked him to take a picture of us with my avocado plants and Jay DID NOT BAT AN EYE. He was all "sure! stand here so you guys have better lighting etc." HIRE JAY! he is so nice and kind and will take nice pictures of you.
Naomi
Naomi G. Sent on 03/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Infinite stars

We can’t recommend Jay enough. We’re not usually a very photogenic couple, but the pictures turned out so beautiful. He captured all the emotions and moments perfectly. He’s very knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate about his work. He responded very quickly to our emails. He was so easy to work with, and super flexible. (I don't know how many times we had to change plans, but he was so accommodating.) It was raining all week before our wedding day, and although we’re grateful it turned out to be sunny, we have no doubts Jay would have done everything he could to get those beautiful shots. Those teaser pics came out so beautiful, we couldn’t wait for the whole thing, so it was a great surprise that it came earlier than expected. 1000000000 stars.
S
Sarah Sent on 10/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A literal dream

We knew from the first interview that Jay was our guy. We were planning a wedding for September 2024 and within one meeting he knew details like our “sunset time” for wedding day photo ops and had an entire itinerary drafted to help keep the day/photos organized.

Talk about flexible!! We had some personal circumstances arise and had very last minute decided to turn our scheduled engagement shoot into an elopement and Jay was so amazing and responsive.

Jay is a true artist. He was so dedicated in ensuring that the “vibe” we wanted was achieved- and while we’re not necessarily a shy couple, he knew just the direction to give to ensure we got the romantic photos every couple dreams about.

Jay is an absolute treasure. If you have the opportunity to allow him to turn your wedding day into a masterpiece, do it. Full speed ahead.



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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
The Century House The Century House Banquet Halls

Jay Zhang photography with his incredible eye for detail is amazing. He is so easy to work with and we just love seeing his unique view of a wedding day and love. We recommend Jay !

Flowers by Angel Flowers by Angel Wedding Florists

Jay is absolutely amazing! He captures the most beautiful moments in such eloquent ways. He is extremely interactive and creative when working with his clients. He is willing to travel! I would recommend his services to anyone that is seeking a Professional Photographer. Do not miss your opportunity to book with him today! I promise you he will give you beautiful photos to look over again and again for years to come!

Conway Entertainment Conway Entertainment Wedding DJs

Jay is great to work with. We have worked with him on dozens of weddings and it is always a pleasure. He is professional, fun and always ready to make your wedding memories special. Check out his website or give him a call, he's awesome!

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Jay Zhang Photography frequently asked questions

Jay Zhang Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Jay Zhang Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Jay Zhang Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Jay Zhang Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Jay Zhang Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Digital Files
Jay Zhang 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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