We partnered with Karen for our wedding weekend in August 2024, and only have great things to say. From our initial Zoom consultation, it's clear how much passion and pride Karen takes in her work. She and her husband, Frank, make an incredible team and we are so happy that we partnered with them. Karen has a fantastic eye for lighting, and one of the reasons we chose her was her use of both film (her personal favorite) and digital mediums in order to best capture different scenes, shots, and events - it's impressive how many different cameras Karen and Frank had on them at all times! They are both incredibly talented and did a great job of making us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera, thanks to their warm and calming personalities. We felt at ease with them on what is admittedly a very busy weekend, and felt that this made a huge difference in the final product as well as our ability to enjoy the process to the fullest. They are also very stealth when it comes to capturing photos, seamlessly blending in. The photos we received were absolutely beautiful - so chic and timeless - and we love how they captured all aspects of the weekend. Karen was also kind enough to send us sneak peek photos before our full galleries were ready. We very highly recommend partnering with Karen - you will be so grateful she captured one of the most important days in your life and that you, your family, and friends have her images to cherish forever.

My husband and I got married last summer and we're still gushing over our wedding photos. From the beginning, Karen took the time to get to know us, our vision for our celebration, and make thoughtful suggestions in the process. Day of, her and her husband made us feel so at ease and comfortable in front of the camera, capturing everything while seamlessly blending in. At the end of the night, I remember noticing and appreciating her being there with us the entire time. When we received our wedding photos, we couldn't have been happier. She’s skilled in taking authentic, timeless, and chic images, capturing the essence of our special day. Every time we look at these photos, we’re transported back to our special day and smiling from ear-to-ear. Karen truly sets herself apart from the rest and we could not recommend her more. We’re so grateful to have partnered with her and will forever cherish these memories.

From the beginning of our planning process, to our engagement photos, rehearsal dinner, wedding day and after, Karen Hill has been everything we could have wanted in a photographer and more. Karen's photos are chic, timeless and truly captured all of our events. When I look back on our wedding photos, they have the essence of our day and transport me right back. Karen and her husband were so kind, accommodating and relaxed but managed to capture every shot we asked for. Nothing felt too posed or uncomfortable and her use of film is just above and beyond. If you want the classiest black and white photos of your dreams, Karen is your woman.

I cannot say enough good things about Karen Hill Photography - I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with her on such an important day in our lives and will cherish these photos forever.

Karen is an absolute powerhouse! She knows how to strike a balance between artful composition and still keeping things feeling natural. I love how Karen lets the story of the day inform her work - she is silently capturing all the most poignant moments and funny moments and romantic moments - but in a respectful observer way. I felt like I could relax and enjoy my day - Karen is going to ensure you get gorgeous pictures. If you want to treasure your wedding pictures forever, invest in hiring Karen! She will deliver. She is also super sweet and cool and has a deep appreciation for film - she is the real deal.

Karen and her husband were absolutely fantastic at our New York wedding at Bryant Park. They took control the whole process, were totally professional and joined in the dance floor right at the end!! The results were world-class and solid value for money. Highly recommend if you're looking top-tier photography.

Our experience with Karen Hill Photography was perfect from start to finish. As a professional event planner, I work with numerous vendors every day across multiple areas. From our first meeting, Karen made us feel heard regarding our wedding vision and executed the documentation of our special day flawlessly. What drew my husband and I to Karen is that her photos capture how special a wedding day is while still looking natural. The photos turned out beautifully and were void of the cheesy staging and sheen that I see in so many wedding photos. They turned out perfectly. Karen executed the timeline of the day perfectly and took so much stress off of my plate. She made it a perfect experience for everyone, even for my family, who are notoriously impatient. She captured a number of unexpected moments, such as taking us to the roof of our wedding venue, which ended up being some of my favorite photos. We had so much fun with her as well! The first look was a moment I will never forget and she made it incredibly special for us. I have worked with nearly 100 wedding and event photographers in New York City and Karen is my favorite of the bunch. I can’t recommend her enough.

The most important part of our wedding day for me and my husband were the photographs, and I had spent months researching photographers after we got engaged. I fell in love with Karen Hill instantly because her photographs are so incredibly unique and timeless. I loved that she primarily shoots with film, and her classic, beautiful images really stood out to me among the sea of photos I’d seen from other photographers. Our engagement portrait photos came out beautifully, so I knew no matter what happened on the day of the wedding, those photographs would be perfect as well. Karen and Frank truly captured the feeling and happiness of our day in every photo. Almost a year and half later, we can’t stop going through the pictures and love being able to relive our special day anytime we look at the photographs. Working with both Karen and Frank was a dream come true and we can’t wait to work with them again someday for family portraits!

The wedding came and went at the speed of light, like many warned us it might. And with so many things competing for your attention, moments can get lost pretty easily. A good photographer will-- like a good historian-- document the history; but a superior one will tell the story. Karen and Frank told the story -- they (seamlessly, thoughtfully, elegantly) captured its themes, moments, characters, emotions, and nuances with the eyes and unmistakable grace of artists.

As artists, they carefully curated an album that combined timeless, clean, whimsical images with gorgeous high portraiture. See examples below. We often and liberally leaf through our album. When we do, we see artwork that captures the wedding's story, moments, and emotions. Karen and Frank created a gorgeous, living, breathing storybook teleporting us back to a day that felt like the length of a single eye blink.

Jack and I don't remember what we ate. We don't remember the best man's embarrassing college tales, or what the band played -- and with time, you won't either. When you pick a photographer, you pick the steward of life's most precious memories. Invest in photographers like Karen and Frank who honor the art, the science, and the divine purpose of photography -- artists who deeply respect their roles in protecting and telling the stories of your life. Karen and Frank told ours beautifully and compellingly. We thank you and will continue to entrust you to tell our life's most intimate stories.

Love,
Christina & Jack

My husband and I loved working with Karen and Frank for our engagement shoot and our wedding! Their photos are timeless and classic (and the perfect mix of color and black & white) and perfectly captured our special day. We have both beautiful portraits as well as fun candids that bring us back to our wedding day every time we look at them. We will treasure these photos for years to come!!! Thank you Karen and Frank!

Karen and Frank are true artists at what they do. They captured the true spirit and feeling of our engagement and wedding and every single photo was absolutely beautiful. I cannot thank them enough for the amazing photos they delivered and for capturing all the moments of our special day. We will truly treasure these photos for the rest of our lives. Karen and Frank not only captured all the expected photos, but more importantly, they captured the candid photos which truly meant the world to us. We are truly beyond grateful to them! Any bride should have zero hesitation in working with Karen and Frank. We look forward to working with them again for family portraits in the future