Skip to main content
Weddings

About

Kelly Prizel // Queering Tradition

My Mantra: The reason I started in this industry was because I had something to say. Namely, “Where are the f***ing gay people? The people of color? Where are the rip-your-heart-out-emotionally-gorgeous weddings minus the trendy hipster-gear?”

Want to know if I'm available for your wedding date right now? Text me at: 203-513-9377

If you have any questions or would like to contact me, please email me at: kelly@kellyprizel.com

To see my complete portfolio go to: http://www.kellyprizel.com

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives

Reviews of Kelly Prizel Photography

Anna
Claire Sent on 02/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer I could have asked for!

Kelly took my fiancée's and my engagement photos in January 2023. We were both super nervous -- we had never had professional photos taken and can be awkward in front of a camera -- but Kelly put us immediately at ease. She helped at every step of the way, even consulting on our outfits and my makeup to ensure we were dressed in a way that would translate well to photographs. She also made the process playful and fun.

Our session with Kelly was one of the first she shot with a manual camera (as opposed to the automatic digital cameras most photographers used). It was clearly a complex process for her -- and one only someone absolutely in love with photography would ever commit to! -- but the photos turned out amazingly. The colors were brighter, clearer, and more vibrant than I could have ever imagined.

I am so grateful to Kelly and happy to have found her work online. Were we not getting married in another country with a near-impossible visa process for wedding photographers, we would hire her for our wedding in an instant!! I truly could not recommend her more highly.
S
Scott Sent on 12/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Lively, fun, epic wedding photos

Kelly was an absolute pleasure to work with as our wedding photographer. From the very beginning, she was easy to communicate with and was able to understand our desired aesthetic for our wedding photos. She was able to capture the lively and fun atmosphere of our wedding perfectly and we were blown away by the final product. One of the things we appreciated most about Kelly was her ability to capture candid moments and candid shots throughout the day. We love looking back at our photos and seeing all the little moments that we might have missed on the day. In addition to being an amazing photographer, Kelly was also a joy to work with. She was professional, organized, and always had a smile on her face. Her understanding of us as a same-sex couple meant so much to us. We loved working with her so much that we referred her to our friends and they also had a great experience with her. Overall, we highly recommend Kelly for anyone in need of a wedding photographer. She truly exceeded our expectations and we are so grateful to have such beautiful memories captured by her
H
Hannah Sent on 09/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hire kelly!

Kelly is an incredible photographer, professional, and person. She was the most organized vendor that we had the pleasure of working with (by a LOT!), which made the entire process easy and great. For our engagement shoot and the wedding itself, her photos are simply stunning! We wanted photos that were vibrant, colorful, and full of joy. She nailed it. She has wonderful energy, a kind heart, and a steady demeanor under stress. We highly, highly recommend Kelly!
Katie
Katie Sent on 01/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic!

When we moved our wedding because of Covid, we needed to find a new photographer for our November 2021 wedding. Our planner recommended Kelly and we immediately clicked! She understood exactly what we were looking for and when we met her the day of the wedding, she immediately made us comfortable. She did a fantastic job capturing all the moments and the feeling of our wedding really came through. We were also excitedly surprised to receive all our pictures ahead of schedule. Truly can't recommend her enough!
I
Isabel Sent on 10/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

DREAM Wedding Photographer!

Kelly is the most wonderful person to work with. She delivered the most stunning photos and brought the most contagious, joyous energy to every call, meeting, photoshoot, and event. My partner and I cannot sing her praises enough! Her brand is one of efficiency, fun, and authenticity. Wedding planning is a big endeavor, but every aspect that involved Kelly always felt really great. She is the perfect balance between the vendor that listens to what YOU want and also reminds folks of what they may need (as we often can miss these things in the big planning process). Especially as a queer couple, Kelly made us feel like we could be completely ourselves and delivered the most beautiful, candid photos that made our perfect day feel like it truly will last a lifetime. Oh, and the best engagement shoot we could have dreamt up too! You truly couldn't hire a better pro.
Haleigh
Haleigh Sent on 08/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond our dreams incredible

I’m almost not sure where to start on describing how amazing Kelly was as our wedding photographer. From being accommodating and transparent through a global pandemic, to giving us the most amazing wedding pictures we could ever imagine. One of the best things I thought about Kelly’s business is that all packages must include an engagement shoot. It gave us not only time to get used to being photographed, but also used to the way she works, terms shes uses, etc. Kelly’s personality makes everyone involved feel more comfortable and excited about every second of the day. We got all of our photos from engagement to wedding day wayyy faster than we expected and they were every bit as perfect as we hoped. If you’re having a wedding in DC/NY/NJ we highly recommend talking to Kelly!
P
Paula Sent on 06/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Kelly is THE best!

Kelly was an absolute dream to work with from day one!!! She's professional yet personable, organized but not bossy, and a perfect mix of artistry and FUN, FUN, FUN! As a photographer myself I was worried when choosing/trusting a photographer for our engagement photos and wedding day. I like a nice mix of casually-posed and docu-tyle and I'm a lighting snob. Kelly managed to surpass these expectations by miles! She "held our hands" and stream-lined the process from the very beginning with short questionnaires and zoom meetings whenever we wanted to chat. She knew the questions to ask that prevented the problems that often pop-up during the chaos of your big day. One of our favorite things about Kelly is her ability to bring out your distinct personality as a couple whether it's your color palette, your interests, or your pets (she took the most amazing family portrait with our notoriously difficult to photograph black cat). She really has an understanding of people and makes magic with light and locations. She lives up to her tagline "Queering Tradition" as she is dedicated to understanding and celebrating your unique level of traditional vs non-traditional needs and how that relates to gender presentation and identity. My partner kept turning to me while Kelly was shooting us and saying "I wish we could have Kelly around all the time! She's the best hype woman!" Kelly showed up to our venue early with her assistant and did a ton of location scouting around the venue to get some FANTASTIC neighborhood shots before the ceremony and during sunset. She's quick on her feet, quick to get the shot so you can keep partying, and always willing to hop into a bush because it will make the picture picture. Kelly and her assistant Natalie captured every detail of the day and were exceptionally patient and flexible with our continual changes due to COVID. Our photos are over-the-top gorgeous and we will always treasure how she captured one of the best days of our lives! Hire Kelly to take your engagement and wedding photos...you won't be sorry!
D
Drsjayanddavid Sent on 05/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Captured the energy and beauty of our special day

In searching for a wedding photographer, we wanted to make sure we found someone who was able to capture the energy of our wedding, focusing on the people, actions, and context that made our wedding and reflect who we are. We chose Kelly specifically because her photographs are colorful, energetic, and centered on the people that made the wedding, rather than the mundane typical photographs that overly focused on place settings and linens. We loved her approach to capturing energy and moments, and her commitment to diversity.

Kelly was a true pleasure to work with. In addition to being extremely professional and prepared, Kelly was responsive and communicative with us over email as we planned our pre-wedding photoshoot as well as the logistics of our wedding day. During our shoots, Kelly was enthusiastic, goofy, and completely disarming, which really helped us feel less self-conscious about being in front of the camera. By the end of our wedding she felt like family. As our wedding was live streamed from a theater, we presented Kelly with the most awkward lighting challenge, as we had colored stage lights and were standing in front of an LED wall, and the photos still came out stunning.

We couldn’t be happier with Kelly’s photos. Our wedding shots were vibrant and exciting, and truly documented the uniqueness of a virtual wedding thrown in the midst of a pandemic. Kelly had a great eye for choosing locations to take pictures which helped us tell the story of where and when we had our wedding while still showing the love and excitement of the day. We’ve already ordered multiple prints of her photos to send to our family and we plan to order more. We highly recommend Kelly.
Abi
Abi W. Sent on 09/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, helpful, and fun photographer!

Kelly is an amazing photographer and was a really fun addition to our wedding! From the beginning of the wedding planning process, she was attentive and helpful in making sure that we would have great photographs to last a lifetime. Early on, she scheduled an engagement photoshoot for us (which we hadn't initially planned) in order to get to know us as a couple and what kinds of photos we liked. The pictures from that day are superb! She then followed up with us throughout the planning, making sure to know which moments throughout the day we wanted to capture. When she learned that we would be holding two separate events just before the ceremony (tisches), she made sure to bring a second photographer along so that both events would be equally captured. During the wedding itself, Kelly and her partner were totally unobtrusive -- I never felt like a camera was in my face or in the way of anything. At the same time, she even made a last-minute suggestion (to hold our simcha dancing outside the tent rather than inside) because she thought both the photos and the experience would be better -- and she was totally right! The pictures from the day are excellent and truly capture the joy we felt. I highly recommend Kelly's services for your wedding!
S
Stefan Sent on 09/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best

Kelly is incredible! She is extremely talented and not only produced stunning photos for us but made the whole experience fun. We could not be happier and are so glad she had time for us.

We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

56
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Candy+Co. Events, LLC Candy+Co. Events, LLC Wedding Planners

Kelly is one of the hardest working photographer's around, why? Because she loves her work and her couples and it shows! Her photos capture moments that slip past so quickly, I don't know how she even manages to catch them! If you want to make your moments last - as every couple does on their wedding day - hire Kelly and you'll have them for forever. Not to mention, she's such a joy to be around, all of her vendors LOVE her!

Nasilele Photography Nasilele Photography Wedding Photographers

Kelly is awesome. She is creative, organized, and enthusiastic about getting wonderful photographs of your big day!

The KFD Studio The KFD Studio Wedding Invitations

Kelly's photographs are pure art! I had the pleasure to view her portfolio at NYC pride 2009. As a vendor listed on her website, SoYou'reEnGAYged.com, I can confirm that Kelly is professional and thorough. She's the perfect mix of a business woman and an artist...exactly the type of wedding vendor that you'd want to work with!

Map

Addresses map

Kelly Prizel Photography frequently asked questions

Kelly Prizel Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Kelly Prizel Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Kelly Prizel Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Kelly Prizel Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Kelly Prizel Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
Kelly Prizel 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.
Next Wedding Photographers: Temilola Ajibulu Photo

Other vendors in New York City for your wedding

Wedding Vendors