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No couple is the same, no wedding is the same, and therefore, no album is the same. We at W8 Photography offer an artistic and creative touch while thoroughly documenting every detail of your wedding. As opposed to many other photographers, we do not rely on a set formula for the day. Each and every wedding is unique, and we work to photograph each one in a beautifully distinctive way to perfectly suit the couple's style and personalities together. We unobtrusively capture everything, including the spontaneous smiles and tears from various angles while still focusing in on the key moments. We develop a comfort level with the bride and groom, their wedding party, and guests so that the pictures we take truly document the real moments and memories that will last a lifetime.

About Alex:

Alex has taken photography classes at NYU and studying photography and media at New Jersey City University. In 1998, he started professionally photographing weddings.He was selected to be a participant at the prestigious Missouri Photo Workshop sponsored by the University of Missouri, Nikon, and Fuji and the Eddie Adams Workshop. Both workshops focus on fostering the craft and art of photojournalism.

He has been professionally photographing weddings for over 20 years now, and his enthusiasm is just as strong if not stronger than it was the day he picked up his first camera.

About Nicole:

Nicole majored in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from Rollins College. At the same time as enjoying literature and writing, she focused quite a bit on photo and art history classes. After college, she took a number of photography classes at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in NYC. The ICP was a great way to expand my photography knowledge even further.

In 2004, she started in an assistant/second shooter role for a studio in Montclair.

About Alex and NIcole:

After meeting, they discovered that they worked unbelievably well together and even better as a couple. In 2008, they developed W8 Photography and started building the business. In 2009, they got married and have continued growing and building the business together.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

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

Reviews of W8 Photography

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Christina Sent on 12/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Alex was amazing! My husband and I were beyond pleased with his professional service, infectious personality, and most importantly, his amazing photography skills at our wedding. Alex went above and beyond for our special day and it shows in our pictures. From the start, Alex took time to get to know us, what we did like and didn’t like, and offered his expertise when needed. The day of the wedding was perfect, he blended right into all the festivities and somehow got ALL the perfect shots and still made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed. Our guests kept telling us how much they loved Alex!
W8 is the complete package – amazing photos, good value, and great service from start to finish. I highly recommend them!
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Janeth Sent on 11/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I loved his professionalism and attitude. He made us feel very comfortable and beautiful during our wedding shoot.
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User2869372 Sent on 11/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Alex is a class act and very talented! I'm so happy with my photos!!
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User2593621 Sent on 05/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We are so glad we went with W8 Photography for our wedding! We had looked at other photographers but W8 definitely had the best value. We ended up with over 1500 pictures whereas other photographers would only give us a limited number. Alex was so friendly from the beginning and he really took the time to get to know us and our vision. Even our guests complimented how personable and professional he was. Our photos (engagement and wedding photos) came out amazing, and it didn't take him long to get them to us either, which was great because I couldn't wait to see them! We now have such a variety of pictures, and they all look like they came out of a magazine! Pictures were the most important thing to us, so we are so glad we went with W8 Photography!
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Kelly Sent on 03/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Alex was an absolute pleasure to work with and our wedding photos came out beautiful and perfect!! He was so easy to work with and his amazing personality made us feel so comfortable and relaxed on the day of our wedding. I would absolutely recommend Alex to anyone and would use W8 photography again.
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Stacey Sent on 03/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
There is no one else I could ever have wanted to shoot my wedding than W8 Photography. From the moment both Alex and Jose got to our locations, my husband and I were made to feel relaxed, at ease, and completely focused on enjoying our day. There was no shot that Alex would not persevere to take, and after our formal portraits with family, we barely knew he was there!
From our initial interactions with Alex to the receipt of our pictures, every second was professional, personal, and perfect!
We recommend him to everyone! Two years later, we had him return to us to shoot my stepson's wedding. No question that he is the best out there.
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Maria Sent on 03/24/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Alex was FANTASTIC!! He gave us exactly what we requested; tons of great candids and non commercial looking portraits. We took all of our portraits before the ceremony and Alex was quick and professional. Our guests kept commenting at how you never even noticed he was around...yet he was everywhere. We were very pleased with his work.
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Stacey Sent on 03/21/2013
5 out of 5 rating
There is no photographer in the world like aLex Rodrigues. He makes you feel incredibly beautiful and his charm and charism are indescribible. I would recommed him to anyone for any occasion. Once you are in his presence you will understand exactly what i mean.
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Patrick Sent on 03/21/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We hired Alex to do a family portrait shoot for us on the beach as a gift to our mom for her birthday last summer and it could not have gone any better. Alex knew exactly what color clothes would look best for the setting, where we should be positioned with the ocean/sand and what time of day would produce the best pictures. Alex was very professional, but also made the shoot very fun and relaxed. He can really connect with children and was able to get a ton of great shots of my nieces (ages 2 and 4) and nephew (age 5) which is always a tough feat. The pictures all came out wonderful, and Alex went out of his way to make sure he captured every possible photo that we would want. I would recommend Alex as a photographer for any kind of event or just a family photo shoot. You will not find anyone who is more passionate about their work and your happiness with it than he is.
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Mike Sent on 03/19/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Alex is an amazing photographer. There is definitely and art to capturing a moment and Alex has that "X" factor for getting it beyond right. I could not be more happy with the photos and album that he created.
I show them off every chance I get. It is worth noting that I was the groom and not really one to get excited over pictures. He will blow your mind!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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W8 Photography frequently asked questions

W8 Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
W8 Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
W8 Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
W8 Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
W8 Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
W8 Photography is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value and 4.6 in average response time.
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