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My Philosophy

I specialize in providing couples with an intimate approach to their wedding photography needs, pre, post, and day of. Your experience is very important to me. I want my couples and their families to enjoy as much of their wedding as possible. Therefore, outside of a few portraits, I work as inconspicuously as possible because it is your wedding day, not a photo shoot! I also believe that wedding photography should be classic in nature, meant to look beautiful decades from now. Therefore, I don't rely on trendy filters, post-processing or funky lenses and I only offer the highest quality albums and print options.

I really do love photographing weddings and truly believe I have found my calling. Somehow I keep finding the most amazing clients. Perhaps you will be one?

My Background

I started photography in high school and eventually worked as a photojournalist at a small paper in Southern Louisiana post college. Then a Fulbright grant took me to Berlin, Germany, where I worked for the Associated Press and later, Hurricane Katrina sent me to New York to work as the digital assistant for a National Geographic photographer, Ira Block. In 2008, I received a masters in digital photography from The School of Visual Arts. I am an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology and teach a course in Multimedia Portfolios for Photographers.

Along the way, my work has been published in various places, including: Well Wed, Culture, Saveur, Apartment Therapy, Edible New Orleans, NRC Handelsblad, Newsday, AM New York, Time Out Kids, Time Out Eating and Drinking Guide 2008 and more!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Slideshow
Toning
Digital Files
Proofs

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

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Kristy May Photography

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Nicole Sent on 07/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Fantastic

My husband and I could not have been happier with our decision to hire Kristy as our photographer. From the time of our first meeting with her, she was professional, creative, and easy to work with. Kristy and her team photographed our rehearsal dinner, wedding day, and post-wedding brunch, and the results were absolutely STUNNING! She is extremely talented at capturing genuine moments rather than forced poses, and each photograph illustrates our happiness on our wedding day. She was calm, instructive, and un-intrusive throughout the weekend. She returned an excellent selection of "sneak peek" photos within a day of the wedding's conclusion, and we received our full digital album less than a month after our wedding! We are so grateful to have chosen to work with Kristy.
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Matt Sent on 07/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Terrific photographer for our small wedding

We had a small wedding at a venue where Kristy had worked before. She was fantastic! She was flexible on stuff that mattered to us in the hiring and contracting process, she was incredibly easy to work with, she had a great presence on the day of the event, and most importantly she got us fantastic pictures of everyone present and all the key moments, and got the final product to us even faster than promised. We would recommend her to anyone!
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Alyssa Sent on 12/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Still in awe from the entire experience

We got engaged at the height of the pandemic, and although it was perfect in every way, coronavirus really dragged on the excitement of it all. Planning a wedding so far into the future makes the whole experience just feel strange because it’s so far away. To heighten the excitement a bit, we reached out to Kristy for an engagement photo shoot. We were blown away by the entire experience! We felt comfortable instantly and all the photos reflect my fiancé and I so perfectly. We would recommend Kristy to anyone! We honestly stare at the photos everyday because we are still in disbelief by how beautiful they came out. She’s a rockstar!
Poorti
Poorti Sent on 12/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience with Photography and Wedding Ceremony

Kristy made our photoshoot and wedding ceremony so seamless and we couldn't have asked for a better photographer + officiant. She directed us for the photos when needed, knowing we are camera shy, but also let us be natural and do our thing! With the wedding ceremony as well she understood exactly what were looking for and made it perfect. And captured it all so beautifully in the photos. She's very responsive and the turn around with photos was so quick. Thank you Kristy!!
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Jo Stevenson Sent on 01/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Very happy!

Kristy was great to work with. I work in the photography and design industry and am very picky when it comes to selecting suppliers, especially for my own wedding day! I'm so glad we chose Kristy. We love our photographs!! We have very happy memories of our day and although it was absolutely freeeezing cold for our shoot we had a wonderful time going around the city together, doing some really fun shots!
I recommend Kristy to any couples looking for a talented, reliable and value for money elopement or wedding photographer!
Harry
Harry Sent on 01/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

It felt like a friend was taking our pictures.

Kristy beautifully captured our special day. She elegantly captured the mood and tone of our day by taking the time to investigate what we were looking for and we were pleased to take her direction and guidance. Kristy was calm, caring and knowledgable it felt like a friend was taking our pictures. The online payment process and collection/download of our pictures was very straight forward.
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Janisha Sent on 01/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and highly recommended.

We absolutely loved working with Kristy. She had great recommendations for photos. We LOVE how the photos turned out and so do all our friends and family!
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Kristi Sent on 01/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Simply The Best

Kristy May is the absolute best when it comes to wedding photography!
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Mike Sent on 01/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Central Park 25 year anniversary

Kristy was the kind of photographer that made you feel comfortable and confident. She is very nice and professional. Her photos were of the highest quality making it very difficult for us to pick which photos we wanted to hang up in our house. We would recommend her to shoot any event knowing you will receive excellent service and a friendly smile at the same time. Great work Kristy.
Vivian
Vivian Sent on 12/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect photographer

Kristy May is perfect in every way. She captured all the moments that made our pictures special and unique. She provided some great insights to just keep my head together and was patient and kind. I would recommend her again and again.
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Awards

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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
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Officiant NYC Officiant NYC Wedding Officiants

I have worked with Kristy May many times. She is very professional and her photography is beautiful and always artistic. I would highly recommend her to any couple.

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Kristy May Photography frequently asked questions

Kristy May Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Kristy May Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Proofs
Kristy May Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Kristy May Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Kristy May Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Kristy May Photography is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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