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Susan Stripling is a New York City luxury wedding photographer who photographs weddings throughout New York, the East Coast, and destinations worldwide. For more than twenty-five years, she has been known for blending editorial portraiture with documentary storytelling, creating photographs that are both visually striking and emotionally honest. Susan believes the best wedding photographs come from paying attention rather than manufacturing moments, allowing couples to be fully present while every meaningful detail is thoughtfully documented. Her experience photographing hundreds of weddings means she can adapt effortlessly to changing light, complex timelines, and unexpected moments, creating beautiful, authentic images that feel true to each celebration rather than following trends.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement 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 Susan Stripling Photography

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Tova Sent on 07/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond

I can’t even express how amazing Susan is. The day was hectic and we had a MILLION family members to photograph, not to mention the schedule got thrown off because the venue gave my husband gluten and he’s celiac! She has an amazing presence and is so easy to work with, and her work just speaks for itself it’s incredible. And you’d think such amazing work would take forever to edit but she gave us our sneak peak the NEXT DAY!!! I can’t sing her praises highly enough.
Jackie
Jackie Sent on 06/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer!

Susan is an incredible artist and storyteller through photos! She creates magical images, and is also just a blast to work with and have around for engagement and wedding pictures. Having her with my family and friends, she felt like part of the bridal party-- I love her story and how she communicates on the website and in email. She is the real deal- we're lucky to have worked with her. She is incredibly generous and down to earth for someone with such an artistic eye. Her turnaround was incredibly quick, and the images are once-in-a-lifetime!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 02/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A truly unique and professional artist

We LOVE Susan’s style: dramatic, ephemeral, and so playful. As creatives ourselves, we wanted a photographer who did more than just capture our wedding; she made ART that is timeless and unforgettable. But don’t be intimidated, she’s one of the most down-to-earth, professional, and delightful people I’ve ever met. We had so much fun with her and was honored to have her as our photographer.
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Rachel Sent on 01/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Susan

Susan absolutely nailed our small wedding in Bay Head, NJ. She was able to engage the entire wedding party, including the camera-shy bride and groom. Taking pictures with Susan was so enjoyable, it felt like it went by in a flash! She was not only attentive to our ideas, but was able to give us some truly magical photos with her excellent artistic vision!
Susan’s gorgeous pictures elevated our seaside micro-wedding to a truly elegant and unforgettable day.
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Nancy Sent on 11/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Search no further!

Susan is a talent beyond your wildest dreams! She and her staff have captured 2 weddings for us and we just love her photojournalistic approach. She has won multiple awards and has been recognized as a Grand Master of WPPII (there are only 7 in the world!) When she is with you, you feel not only her love for what she does, but she treats every bride and groom (and their families) as if you are a part of her family. The end result is magnificent! Just check out her website and look at her Blogs...(Summer Brooklyn Wedding)....you will be done with your search! We love you Susan!
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Erika Sent on 06/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking Photos

If you're reading this, you and your partner are likely in the same spot we were in advance of our wedding - meticulously combing wedding review sites and endlessly scrolling social media in order to find a photographer who is both professional and more capable with a camera than anyone who knows how to use portrait mode on iPhone.

It brings me great pleasure to inform you that your search is over because Susan Stripling is an absolutey ESSENTIAL hire for you and your partner's big day!

After reviewing what seems like thousands of portfolios of work from other photographers, we can truly say that Susan's shot composition and overall aesthetic are unrivaled. Susan possesses this innate ability to identify pockets of light that make for dynamic and dramatic images without a heavy handed edit. Each shot in our respective collections feel truly unique as Susan plays with depth, focus and changes lenses and cameras frequently in order to create pictures that are one-of-a-kind, even if they're shot against the same backdrop.

Beyond her artistic ability (her pictures speak for themselves) Susan achieves the perfect balance of charming and professional! Our rapport grew during each of our shoots and she made us both feel so at ease, that getting organic looking pictures was a breeze. Her ability to command her subjects in order to create images that transcends traditional portraiture truly distinguishes her from her competitive set - and she does it all with a laugh and a smile!

On the business side of the equation, Susan is the consummate professional. She replies to all inquiries in a timely fashion and is equally as diligent in the editing process. Her online portal where she hosts the images is super simple to navigate and makes sharing and downloading an absolute breeze.

Susan Stripling is THE best photographer for whatever your needs may be (especially weddings)!
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Sara Sent on 01/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning pictures!

Susan's ability to make beautiful pictures out of seemingly random spaces is incredible. She captured every small moment of our wedding day in pictures that we will cherish for years to come. Susan was also able to get through our family pictures super quickly which everyone appreciated. I can't recommend her highly enough!
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Kaitlin Sent on 09/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing

Susan did an amazing job capturing our special day. She was able to work quickly without effecting the quality of the work. EVERY photo she delivered was terrific. We got a wide variety of scenery changing lighting and backgrounds. I highly recommend, great experience.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 07/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer!

We hired Susan to be the photographer at our wedding and it was one of the best vendor decisions that we made! You can tell by her instagram that she has a great eye for interesting lighting and amazing pictures, but the thing that isn't obvious is how funny and sweet she is! Susan kept my husband and I laughing throughout the night and we never once got tired of posing for pictures. She spent time looking for the best locations at the venue for staged pictures and managed to capture the best candid moments as well. Choosing our favorite pictures was the most difficult part of working with her since every picture was even better than the last! Every person we show the pictures too can't believe what an amazing photographer she is. We can't wait to make our album and would HIGHLY recommend Susan for anyone's special day!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 03/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Most important and BEST wedding decision made

Susan photographed my sister's wedding several years ago. After seeing how comfortable my sister was working with her, and how beautiful her photos were, there was no doubt in my mind that I wanted Susan to photograph my own wedding this year down in the Bahamas. Turns out this was the BEST DECISION I could have made!!! Susan is warm, bubbly and enthusiastic, which makes the whole process of being under a camera lens (which can sometimes be intimidating) relaxed and enjoyable. More importantly, I was not only beyond happy with the final photos, I was also surprised, and in the best way possible! Once the wedding started, I did not once feel like I was being hounded with cameras, or that time with my friends and family was interrupted by a photographer swarming us. In fact, once the party started, I didn’t even see Susan! Yet there are COUNTLESS photos of everyone enjoying themselves throughout the entire night, and numerous images that capture intimate moments shared between me and my husband that we now have preserved forever. Susan was 100% present without being invasive, a sign of excellence in a photographer. We truly cannot thank Susan and her team enough. My husband and I (and our guests!!!) cannot stop raving about these beautiful images that so perfectly portray every visual and emotional aspect of our wedding.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Susan Stripling Photography frequently asked questions

Susan Stripling Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Susan Stripling Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Susan Stripling Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Susan Stripling Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Susan Stripling Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Susan Stripling 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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