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About

On WeddingWire since 2021

I’m passionate about documenting all kinds of love stories in NYC, Upstate New York and all over the world.

I love getting to know my couples on a personal level so I can honor what makes them unique - not just produce cookie cutter images. Capturing natural and timeless images of you is my priority. I know, being in front of a camera can feel super awkward and even scary sometimes. My approach is journalistic, relaxed and completely no-pressure! When you look back on your photos, I want you to see real, truthful moments.

Whether you want to break the rules and craft a unique wedding or elopement experience that truly feels like your own or go the more traditional route - I’m here for you, every step of the way! Intimate wedding in your parent’s backyard? Eloping to a destination you have always wanted to visit? Couples session with pizza and champagne on the roof? Etc! If you’re starting from scratch, I’m here to help you come up with ideas or jump on the wagon if there’s a plan in place! This is about your love, your dreams, your day.

I’m here for you, honestly. I take my job seriously, and that means being 100% transparent every step of the way. Wanting to plan an adventure elopement - let’s do it! I’m open to all inquiries, including international work.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs
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Reviews of Stephanie Naru Photography

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Stephanie Naru is highly recommended as a wedding photographer. Her naturalistic sense of color and composition, as well as her ability to capture style and emotion, impressed many reviewers. Stephanie's planning and day-of logistics skills were also praised, with her accommodating nature and ability to capture important moments without needing direction. Reviewers were delighted with the photos, describing them as beautiful and a wonderful addition to their memories. Stephanie's patience, professionalism, and artistic style were commended, making her a top choice for wedding photography.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Stephanie Naru is highly recommended as a wedding photographer. Her naturalistic sense of color and composition, as well as her ability to capture style and emotion, impressed many reviewers. Stephanie's planning and day-of logistics skills were also praised, with her accommodating nature and ability to capture important moments without needing direction. Reviewers were delighted with the photos, describing them as beautiful and a wonderful addition to their memories. Stephanie's patience, professionalism, and artistic style were commended, making her a top choice for wedding photography.

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Lauren K. Sent on 05/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 recommend!

Stephanie was a pleasure to work with. She photographed our little pandemic wedding, and captured everything about the event perfectly. Stephanie was a calming and joyful presence to have around on what could have been a high stress day. All of the photos turned out beautifully, and months later I'm still having a hard time deciding which ones to frame I love them all so much! I wholeheartedly recommend working with Stephanie on your special day!
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Kimberly Sent on 10/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Vendor Decision

Stephanie was amazing from the very beginning when we were still searching for a photographer and had no idea what we were looking for. She was so patient with us during the process, and we felt very comfortable after meeting in person. She contributed more to our wedding schedule than our coordinator and helped us feel at ease! Her sneak peaks came the day after and we were so happy with the results.
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Ryan S. Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photographer with a great eye and a delight to work with

When we started planning our wedding, one of our top priorities was finding a talented photographer to capture the day. Working in film and television, I know the indelible power of images and it was important to us to find someone who could shoot everything from portraits to candids with style and emotion. I don’t think we could have found anyone better than Stephanie Naru.

We first discovered her through a recommendation by the photographer of a friend's wedding. When we saw her portfolio what stood out most to us was her naturalistic sense of color and composition and the way that she elevated the subjects while including the environment in perfect balance. When we met her we were impressed by how easy she was to communicate with and how well she was able to take our sense of style and personality and synthesize through her own lens.

Stephanie also excels at planning and day-of logistics. It was important to us to capture some photos in locations very personal to our story in the Catskills about 20 minutes from our venue. Stephanie was not only very accommodating but also helped us figure out a schedule that allowed us to achieve our ambitious goal with as little stress as possible. At the venue, once we had captured our portraits and family photos, Stephanie faded into the background, continuing to capture all the important moments without needing any more direction. At the end of the night she grabbed us to see if we wanted any last specific photos, giving us an opportunity to gather our closest friends for a few fun shots.

We were delighted with how the photos turned out and are so happy to have them in addition to the memories we formed that night. We cannot recommend Stephanie highly enough!
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Stephanie Naru Photography frequently asked questions

Stephanie Naru Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Stephanie Naru Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Stephanie Naru Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Stephanie Naru 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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