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When I was 10-years-old my family took a 6-week trip across Europe. I was given my very own camera for the first time and after filling an entire suitcase with film I knew I was hooked forever. My love of photography brought me to NYU where I studied photojournalism and aesthetic philosophy, focusing on photography's ability to mold the way we see the world.

I shoot reportage style with a romantic eye, looking for great light and beautiful authentic moments. I began my career in fashion photography, working in Avedon's archive and I use my knowledge of fashion photography to art direct when needed. My real passion lies in story telling, and there's no story I love telling more than a love story. I am a hybrid shooter, switching between my Nikon and Contax because I love the beautiful tones of film and the speed and agility of digital.

I love what I do and I will strive to create photographs you love as much as I do. No stiff photos here. Whether it's your wedding day or a family session in the park I want us laughing our way through the whole day. I love to travel (40 countries and counting) and am available to travel for weddings or portraiture anywhere in the world.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of Rebecca Yale Photography

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Britt Sent on 11/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Best of the Best

It is difficult to write this review because I don't even know where to begin. Rebecca was the first person we booked after we selected the venue. I fell in love with her Instagram and was thrilled when she very quickly returned our email letting us know that she was free on our wedding date. Every single interaction that we had with her from that date forward was positive. Rebecca is the BEST photographer, and her pictures speak for themselves, but she's also an amazing person. Leading up to the wedding weekend, Rebecca was always professional, prompt, and super helpful—providing me with recommendations for planners, videographers, etc. and answering all of my many questions. Throughout the wedding weekend, I received so many compliments about her energy. Rebecca was extremely positive and kind, but she knew what shots she wanted and she was willing to give the direction she needed to to get them. Her respectful and assertive attitude put me at ease all weekend because I knew I could completely trust her to capture everything. I could go on and on, but the main takeaway is that my husband and I couldn't be more thrilled with or grateful for Rebecca. You wedding pictures couldn't be in better hands.
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Nicolina Sent on 09/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Calistoga Wedding July 18th 2019

Rebecca was such a pleasure to work with. She was organized, very quick at responding to any questions and concerns that we had, and made the day run very smoothly. We decided against a videographer so it was extremely important to us to catch the entirety of the day and all the special moments on camera. She exceeded our expectations and we are so grateful to have been able to work with her! We will forever cherish the beautiful and timeless photos throughout our home and hope to work with her again in the near future.
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Thomas Sent on 01/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Planning a wedding and the experience that follows is a challenge. Being able to capture all of the moments throughout this priceless time is even more difficult. However, Rebecca and her team did just that - captured the moments from our wedding that we and our guests will remember for years to come. My husband and I are beyond pleased with the quality of our her work and her high level of professionalism.

Rebecca was by far the best vendor that we've worked with. Rebecca was incredibly relationship-driven, listened to our personal requests, and worked with our other vendors to ensure perfect execution for the day of our wedding from a photography perspective. Rebecca also was phenomenal in capturing moments, that we did't even know she was with us. She made the experience of taking pictures feel natural with no pressure at all. And with all that takes place on the wedding day, this was very much appreciated!

We've hired Rebecca for both our engagement and wedding. Her work is exceptional and she is by far the best vendor we've worked with. Her reviews and relationships in the industry are also a testament to her character and the successful business she has built.
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Annie Sent on 11/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Finding the right wedding photographer was one of the most important decisions in our wedding planning process. My now husband and I are truly honored and fortunate to have had the chance to work with Rebecca Yale.

Rebecca is truly an amazing wedding photographer and the first person we signed after booking our venue. She was always so quick and responsive to our emails and offered her advice and suggestions throughout the entire process.
Rebecca was such an asset to our whole wedding experience--organized, calming, super friendly, bubbly, warm and amazingly talented. Her love and passion for what she does is obvious and her dedication to creating the most perfect shots for us from all angles and right types of lighting was truly inspiring. She’s not afraid to take control and direct to get the shots she wants while still being polite and professional to other vendors. During the shoot, Rebecca paid attention to every little detail- helping me adjust my dress and positioning us to get the most complimenting angle. I wanted someone who I knew I could trust to capture our special day, as it was, and all the emotions of our guests and the gorgeous scenery. She helped make the wedding day run smoothly and documented it thoroughly and beautifully. We received 7 edited preview photos at 1AM, 3 hours after our wedding ended!! Her dedication and brilliance set her aside from other photographers and we cannot wait to see the rest of our wedding day gallery.

Thank you Rebecca Yale for capturing the most important day of our lives!
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Dina Sent on 05/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Rebecca Yale is a dream to work with and just in general, an all around amazing person. She was the first member of our wedding squad and was always there to help answer questions and provide tips, such as reminding me to have housekeeping tidy up the suite the morning of before taking getting ready photos with my bridal party. She is also super quick with her responses which I beyond appreciated and was a big help with all the stress that comes with planning a wedding.
She took both our engagement and wedding day photos with both being published on Style Me Pretty, a testament to her amazing eye and skill as a film photographer. It was an honor to be one of her 2016 brides and I feel even more lucky to have established a friendship with her in the planning process. If you want a kind, thoughtful, attentive and loving individual to help document one of the biggest days of your life, then look no further, Rebecca Yale is your girl.
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Megan Sent on 05/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We were very fortunate to work with Rebecca in Brooklyn for an engagement shoot while she was in town and we immediately clicked. She is personable, warm, friendly, and incredibly talented. Our engagement pictures were amazing and we were so excited to see her again on our wedding day. On the day of our wedding, Rebecca was calm, reassuring and captured every special moment we could have hoped for. We have already received our pictures back and we are so incredibly happy with our pictures. If you are looking for an exceptionally talented, calm, professional and kind photographer who will capture your day perfectly and make you genuinely smile and laugh, Rebecca is your photographer. We could not recommend her more highly!
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Abe121980 Sent on 12/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
great work!!! very creative!! !!
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Bridgette Sent on 10/24/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Rebecca is amazing. She goes out of her way to be helpful. In the months leading up to (and day of) our wedding, she was always there to offer her opinion on anything and everything. Her photos are beautiful (seriously have you seen her insta/fb/website???). She's so so talented and def glad we went with her. She also is a great asset to your vendor team--everyone worked well together with her including our videographer and planner! I would recommend her for anyone b/c it's worth it. Super happy to call her a friend now too :)
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Jasmine Sent on 10/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Rebecca is a fantastic photographer! There is not one negative thing that I can say about her and her work. She is very professional, passionate, and fun to be around! She makes you feel natural and comfortable in front of the camera. Her quality of work is absolutely amazing (and I'm not just saying this to say it). My husband and I will definitely keep Rebecca's information for future events!
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Danielle Sent on 09/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The best decision we made for our wedding day (besides saying "I Do!") was working with Rebecca Yale Photography. We can't say enough amazing things about Rebecca and her photography. Personally, we connected with Rebecca immediately because of her sweet and personable demeanor, and her interest and enthusiasm in our wedding was so genuine. Professionally, Rebecca was able to put us at ease during our photography sessions and helped us to enjoy getting our photos taken. Her eye for detail is incredible, and she was always willing to incorporate our ideas into the photos. We were so happy to have Rebecca by our side on our big day, and our friends and family could not stop singing her praises. Our engagement and wedding photos are such a treasure, and they came out even better than we could have dreamed. She even got us our fully edited photos within a week of our wedding! We are so lucky to have worked with Rebecca and give her the highest recommendation- we would work with her again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Rebecca, for capturing our big day so flawlessly. You are truly the BEST!
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Rebecca Yale Photography frequently asked questions

Rebecca Yale Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Rebecca Yale Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Rebecca Yale Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Rebecca Yale 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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