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John's recent blog post: http://johnsaponaraweddings.com/blog/2015/5/11/location-location-location-choosing-the-right-venue-for-your-brooklyn-wedding John has been photographing weddings since his days at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. He brings his fine art and photojournalistic style to each and every wedding to make each a unique experience. John likes to be as unobtrusive as possible while photographing the big day. "Weddings have real, cherished memories. There isn't a need to create them. I just like to be in the right place at the right time." John's image was used for the cover of the NYT Bestseller, Eat, Pray, Love and his commercial clients have included Penguin Books, HP, Intel and InStyle Magazine to name a few. His weddings have been featured in Destination Weddings Magazine. When not shooting, he likes to spend time with his two sons in Brooklyn, or hiking with friends along the Appalachian Trail.
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

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
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Reviews of John Saponara Weddings

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Vanessa Sent on 11/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
John was awesome, he was so nice and helpful. He took amazing pictures and we were so happy with our choice. He made us feel very comfortable and not awkward or too posed. I highly recommend picking John as your photographer!
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User2135503 Sent on 05/17/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had beautiful portraits of my husband and I and family portraits that we will value forever.
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User2128845 Sent on 05/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
As a photographer, one can imagine how particular I would be when selecting the right person to document my wedding day. John's documentary, yet artistic style created images that went above and beyond what we had imagined! He has the right combination of technical and artistic background to evaluate what needs to be done in a split second's time. He produced stunning photographs, completing enveloping himself within the moment. He understands all the nuances that feel the most meaningful but seem to disappear almost instantaneously, on such a momentous day. I cannot recommend him enough. It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end!
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User2113400 Sent on 04/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
John was the consummate professional with a delightful personality. He knows that a wedding photographer's job is to capture those truly unique, special moments and he does so with a sort of ninja ease. :) I highly recommend him.
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Jeff Sent on 04/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
John is a true professional and gave us his absolute best on our wedding day. He was never intrusive and he captured the day beautifully. There is a gentle intimacy to his style that was exactly what we were looking for. He looked out for us with his careful coverage of the day making certain that every shot was taken without compromising our enjoyment of the wedding. He selected and edited our pictures in a very reasonable amount of time, always updating us and keeping us in the loop.
I would recommend him to anyone. The pictures are gorgeous and his professionalism was above and beyond.
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User383799 Sent on 04/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating

John was everything we expected in a photographer. He was everywhere at once And captured every special moment. He was very responsive to our requests. He captured staged as well as candid shots. We had a great experience with him!
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User2105566 Sent on 04/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
John was everything we expected in a photographer. He took candid shots as well as posed shots. He was everywhere and caught all of the special moments we want to remember.
Excellent job!
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Joseph Sent on 04/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We found John last minute because our original photographer cancelled. All I can say is thank god! John knew we were stressed and used his personality, experience and just all around awesome presence to make my wife and I feel comfortable. Our guests loved him as well and keep raving about him.

We received our pictures quickly, too! The albums and the photos blew us away.

If you're considering John for your wedding, it will be the best decision you make (besides getting married lol)
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Kayla Sent on 04/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
John was such a great and professional photographer to work with. Even when there was a time crunch, he worked right along with us and was flexible! I couldn't have asked for a better person to work with. Our photos are beautiful and it will always bring a smile to my face!
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Elizabeth Sent on 04/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
John was great! He was everywhere at once but never noticed. His demeanor was calm, and he was very responsive to our requests. We had a wonderful experience with him!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

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John Saponara Weddings frequently asked questions

John Saponara Weddings includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
John Saponara Weddings offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
John Saponara Weddings offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
John Saponara Weddings offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
John Saponara Weddings is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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