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About

Sarah Tew Photography is an award-winning photography service in New York City. Sarah Tew, the principal photographer, is an experienced and renown fine art photographer, whose ten years of work in the wedding industry has landed her features in countless magazines and art galleries. She knows how important photography is to your wedding day, because the moments she captures on film will be the lasting keepsakes of the wonderful memories you make. She provides gentle direction for portraits, but works hard to be unobtrusive and capture candid shots of the real emotions of your big day.

Experience
Sarah Tew graduated with high honors from Wesleyan University in 2001, then went on to Parsons in New York City for her degree in fine arts. She landed her first wedding job in 2003, and fell in love with wedding photography over any other work she had done in the past. She is now a member of the Professional Photographers of America. She was featured in a Capture Magazine's cover story on same sex wedding photography, and at the Queens Museum of Art for her documentary series on Sikhs. She has also worked with the National Geographic Network, and had her work used in magazines and publications such as New York Magazine Wedding Edition, Inside Weddings, BRIDES, Rock'n'Roll Bride, The New York Post, Artfully Wed, Wedding Pride Magazine, The Modern Jewish Bride, and many more.

Products and Services Offered
Sarah Tew offers top-notch, quality photos for her clients. She edits each photo individually, ensuring her work meets the highest standards and clients receive exactly what they wanted. Her most popular wedding package includes an engagement shoot, reception photo booth, digital copies of all edited photos and a credit towards photo albums. Sarah handcrafts photo albums, choosing the best photos and the couple’s favorites to create a lifelong keepsake of the special day. Sarah Tew limits bookings to 20 weddings a year, so talk to her soon if you want her service at your wedding.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Multi. Locations
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
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Sarah Tew Photography

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Addie Sent on 09/04/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Sarah Tew is not just a talented photographer... she is an artist. Sarah shot my daughter's wedding July, 2013. Sarah captured EVERYTHING. Not just the beautiful venue, dresses, etc... She captured the emotion of the event. She did the same with my daughter's engagement photos. Sarah doesn't force anything out of her wedding parties... she sees who they are through her lens and she captures that. No phony, generic wedding poses... Her camera celebrates the event with you. She's based in Long Island City...but I urge you to transport her wherever your wedding is...she is worth it. She also does AMAZING album designs. And her photo booth set up is terrific. AW
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Nicole Sent on 11/01/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Sarah is an amazing photographer. My dad, who is very hard to please, calls her the best photographer ever. She was amazing from the time we signed contracts through our wedding day and now in our album making process. Sarah takes beautiful photographs. She captured the moments of our wedding so beautifully. We received all of our proofs, 8x10 photos, printed photos and the disc days after we returned from our honeymoon. Not to mention all the wedding photos were already in the online album while we were still away on our honeymoon. Words can't even express the quality of her work. Take a look at her photos online you will be very impressed. I would recommend Sarah to anyone needing an amazing, talented, professional photographer.
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Hilary Sent on 12/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Sarah Tew is an absolutely amazing photographer, and I highly recommend her work! I found her after spending hours browsing listings from NY Times Wedding Magazine, bookmarking, and sorting photos that caught my eye. After selecting a few photographers to contact, Sarah responded almost instantaneously, and we arranged a time to meet. From the moment we met in her Queens studio, she made me and my husband feel extremely comfortable, made us laugh, and appeared genuinely interested in our story and therefore in her work. Unlike other wedding photographers we met with, she loves photographing weddings, and her love shines through in each outstanding photograph captured. She was able to tailor her wedding packages to fit our particular needs, forgoing some of the add-ons in exchange for an engagement photo shoot in Boston (and the photos came out magical). We worked directly with Sarah the entire time. She was a pleasure to work with, extremely professional and flexible. She did things I didn't even think a photographer would do such as help to create a wedding day timeline and provide valuable suggestions for what to wear during engagement photos. She posted a sneak peak Facebook album the day after the wedding, which was something I didn’t even realize was important but it was. Our photos were edited after the wedding in lightning speed (and to perfection), and she even sent us little surprise photo gifts. Obviously, you get the idea, Sarah is amazing and I wouldn’t look any further. I never even write reviews but for Sarah I had to. She documented our fairytale wedding and we could not be happier with the results. Any time I need photos in the future, Sarah will be taking the pictures (as long as she isn’t already booked)!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
ItsMyParty NYC ItsMyParty NYC Wedding Planners

Sarah is an amazing wedding photographer and and absolute pleasure to work with! I handled day-of wedding coordination for a bride that hired Sarah. Sarah was professional, upbeat and organized - she shared a detailed photography timeline with our bride, including helpful instructions about how to capture special moments throughout their "getting ready" process. I look forward to working with Sarah again!

A Starry Night Music A Starry Night Music Wedding DJs

I have had the extreme pleasure of working with Sarah Tew numerous times. Her approach is natural, easy, discreet. Her photos are stunning! She is a sheer pleasure to work with! Carol Moore, Owner of A Starry Night Music

Dexter Lake Club Band Dexter Lake Club Band Wedding Bands

We work with so many photographers all over the country and I have no hesitation saying that Sarah's pictures always capture the vibe and unique qualities of every wedding that we're lucky enough to do with her. She has even made us look decent in her shots, which is no small feat. Can't recommend Sarah enough!

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