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Joshua picked up his grandfather's camera at the age of 13 and hasn't put it down. Although his home is in New York, his photography and filmmaking have taken him from Hawaii to Venice, photographing all sizes of weddings. After a career in magazine and newspaper journalism (shooting assignments for Apple, National Geographic and Sports Illustrated), he began shooting weddings 10 years ago continues to love his work. He appreciates the opportunity he is given to create meaningful artwork that could end up on your grandmother's mantle, a blog, or in a leather-bound album passed down to future generations.

His unobtrusive and warm personality enables his couples to be themselves and enjoy their day with friends and family without being stressed out by a pushy photographer with a flash in their face. Most recently, Joshua has started making short wedding films for his clients. What's that? You hate wedding videos? Oh he did too, until Canon released a camera that enabled his video to look as good as his stills. Click on the Wedding Films link to see for yourself.

Joshua's photography is driven by real interactions and moments he observes on your wedding day. He doesn't rely on trick lenses or gimmicks in Photoshop to make boring compositions interesting. He finds emotion, light and color in that order and translates them into a beautiful record of one of the most important events in a couple's life. His experience as a photojournalist enables him to capture these photographs in high pressure and dynamic environments.

Please contact Joshua today to discuss your photography or video and tell him a little about your wedding.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day

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

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

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
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Joshua Brown Photography

Margo
Margo Sent on 11/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Natural Photographer

Joshua was my photographer for my wedding at Windham Manor. He took photos of the day that told the story, including all of the emotions that go along with it! Joshua will do whatever you would like him to- if you want group shots he’ll do as many as you’d like or couples shots, he’ll know all the best spots! My friends and family loved the photos so much, I even had some bridesmaids buy their own copies! He was polite, professional and you barely knew he was there (which is a good thing for a photographer, trust me)! I would recommend Joshua to another bride in a heartbeat!
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Kristen Sent on 01/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful photos

Josh provided photography for our wedding. He brought calm, chill vibe to our day that was absolutely necessary. He has a natural eye for beautiful portraits and photos, which showed in our final photos. The photos are incredibly clear and detail oriented. We especially loved all of his candid shots of our guests, which allowed us to view the wedding from a different perspective. We could not be happier with the photos we received. We also received our photos within 2 weeks, which was such a pleasant surprise. I would highly recommend Josh for wedding photography!
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Jency Sent on 10/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous, Candid, Intimate Approach

One of my best friends hired Joshua Brown Photography for her wedding in 2016, and we all loved his un-obtrusive approach focused on capturing real candid moments as well as his beautiful, natural editing (as opposed to overly processed). I also hate the stereotypical "wedding shots" which are so cliche - the dress hanging in the window, the shoes staged with the ring, etc etc. So when my wedding came around in 2023, while I did look elsewhere to compare photographers and price packages, I just knew what I would be getting with Joshua Brown. Our reception was held at a restaurant (Goosefeather) and we really wanted there to be a relaxed, intimate atmosphere which was a perfect fit for Joshua's approach. While Joshua himself was booked for our wedding date, his associates were available for photography and videography. I was able to look at their galleries for other couples' weddings, and I saw much of the same philosophy - focused on capturing candid moments naturally - so I went ahead and booked them.

Marlon (photographer) and Nick (videographer) were a breeze to work with. We didn't do an engagement shoot or meet them before wedding day, but they were so easygoing and un-obtrusive that it didn't matter. We just got to experience our wedding day - ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception - for the most part, oblivious to their movements and presence (other than getting ready photos and posed family photos). Receiving the gallery only ~2 weeks after the wedding was also a joy - they have such a fast turnaround time!

We were blown away by the gallery that they created. They did such a beautiful job capturing our wedding day. We loved all of the moments captured so naturally - meaningful, candid, heartfelt, hilarious, and everything in between. Us giggling in church, details of my outfits, a friend lovingly feeding his daughter, tears, laughter - the "in between" moments. They allowed us a glimpse into what our loved ones' experience of the day was when we weren't able to see them all in real time - their reactions, their joy, their laughter. They even captured the staging of a gorgeous desserts table which I completely missed - the pastry chef tossed powdered sugar on the table like Jackson Pollock! I had no idea that even happened on our wedding day, but I got to experience the drama and beauty of it through the photography.

Marlon used the lighting of the day and at the venue so well without needing to rely on heavy post-processing. Our loved ones have also been commenting on how much they love the gallery.

If capturing intimate moments at your wedding, rather than dramatically staged shots with lots of editing, is your goal - then Joshua Brown and his associates are the way to go.
Marissa
Marissa Sent on 08/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

beautiful, authentic photography

We really wanted a photographer who would be both very unobtrusive, but also capture beautiful, authentic moments (and a few good pics of us). Joshua and his team did exactly that--our photos are beautiful (and came SO fast)--our favorites are all the pictures of our friends and family smiling and so joyful throughout the party. Definitely recommend if lowkey, beautiful, authentic (rather than more traditional) wedding photography is what you're looking for!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 06/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful pictures in record time

Joshua took absolutely beautiful photographs of our wedding. He knew all the tricks in the book to get our stunning photographs done quickly and without taking up too much of our precious wedding day. Beyond our gorgeous photos, the best thing was the turnaround time. He got us our photos so quickly that my friends were shocked. He is fantastic and we would highly recommend him.
Katrina
Katrina Sent on 01/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Video!

Joshua was absolutely wonderful to work with! When originally planning our wedding, we did not intend to have a videographer, but as the pandemic kept many of our guests from being able to attend, we reached out to Joshua last minute to see if he would be able to film the ceremony and key events for us, so we could share them with everyone who couldn’t be there in person. We really weren’t sure what we wanted this to look like, but the footage Joshua gave us is exactly what we didn’t know we wanted and is absolutely stunning! It so perfectly captures the joy and love of the day and is something we are so excited to be able to share with our loved ones!
Terence
Terence Sent on 12/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

My (now) wife and I had an elopement with Joshua, his wife Rebecca and videographer Jessica at the Glynwood Farm last September. We met at the farm, exchanged greetings and started to pick out a site for the ceremony. We completed the ceremony with Joshua and Jessica blending into the surroundings without obtrusion. Afterwards, we started walking and driving around to find scenes to capture. It was smooth because Joshua knew this farm very well. He was succinct and effective at giving instructions for posing without getting in the way. He made very good use of the environment around us to great effect, with minimal intervention and staging, and brought out genuine emotions. His photography is natural and serene. We finished the scenes just a bit under 3 hours, and it was very nice for him to drive with us back to Beacon to snap a few more pictures, quite a few of which became our favorites. Jessica did our videography and album design. She was quiet and attentive. We iterated over a few versions of each during the post-processing, and the results came out really well. I really liked ending up choosing a minimal set of ~70 photos out of 300 to fit in 60 pages, per their suggestion. It was hard, but every photo came out splendidly large, rich and detailed. Jessica was also able to use my pre-recorded song as the background soundtrack to fit in the final video, and adjusted the rhythm of the scene changes off of that. It just came out to be a really unique piece, closer to our hearts than any other generic production.

It was overall a really pleasant experience having them being part of our special day and working with them through the process. For couples intending to plan out their own elopements, remember to plan it like a bigger wedding, go over those checklists beforehand, meet and greet the officiant in person, be prepared to get overwhelmed, and Joshua with his team will do an excellent job at capturing those sentimental moments! You’ll love how they come out.
Gina
Gina Sent on 09/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Money Well Spent

I am ecstatic that we chose Joshua to shoot our wedding this past weekend in the Catskills. He is the ideal vendor: calm, organized, communicative and professional. When I was running around the week before our wedding, I scheduled calls with all of our vendors to make sure we had everything we needed and everyone else had a laundry list of things for me - except Joshua. You can rest assured that he's got everything covered which is such a relief when planning a wedding.

We loved that he's not a fan of corny group shots and loved the "broody" tone of his photos which is why we booked him. But after viewing the first round of photos he gave to us from our wedding I see there is so much more - he found pockets of light and areas of our venue that I would have walked right past. Some of the photos I was skeptical about during the shoot (like standing in an outcropping of ferns) are my favorite. I was also shocked to get the first wave of photos two days after our wedding. They were everything I had hoped for and they aren't even retouched yet. Also looking through the crowd shots - I think he managed to capture every single one of our guests in a meaningful way. I am so impressed with the moments he caught on film and the happy expressions he captured on everyone's faces.

I also appreciated that as the night was ending, he checked in with me to see if there was anything else I wanted captured. I felt like he really cared that we got everything we were hoping for out of working with him.

I can't recommend him enough - Thank you so much for capturing our special day.
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Elizabeth Sent on 11/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating

You won’t regret choosing Joshua

Joshua Brown Photography did a spectacular job documenting our wedding at Locust Grove in May 2018. Joshua is a very talented photographer - he provided us with a collection of photos that recreate our wedding day in careful detail for us and our family. Joshua is also kind and calm, and spent a lot of time discussing what we wanted and the details of the wedding with us in the months before the event. He knew exactly where to be and when, and it shows in the moments captured in our photos, particularly the candid shots. His assistant Allie is also extremely talented - she took lovely candid portraits of our guests. They both handled our rainy wedding without any problem, and they provided us with our photos well within a reasonable time frame. Our trust in Joshua Brown Photography was well-placed - we are so happy with the photos we received and the services provided to us.
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Alicia Sent on 08/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Joshua was the best decision that we made for our wedding. Out of all the vendors we selected, he was the best. Quick and efficient with his photography and never in your face but yet the photos were amazing! His ability to capture the happiness of the day in photos is incredible. The photos were ready incredibly fast after the event. I could not recommend him more!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Working with Joshua Brown Photography was a pleasure! Joshua was very professional yet easy going and comfortable. The photographs that he took were timeless, natural and simply beautiful! I would highly recommend him anyone looking for a wedding photographer

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Joshua Brown Photography frequently asked questions

Joshua Brown Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
Joshua Brown Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Joshua Brown Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Joshua Brown Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Joshua Brown Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Joshua Brown 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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