Jay Zhang Photography Reviews
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Anne K. Sent on 11/15/2020So flexible!
hello hello! like many folks, we canceled our wedding because of COVID. Jay was super flexible as we figured out our plans. We wound up having a super small 10 person wedding in our local community garden (everyone masked etc.) and Jay came to photograph that! He is ultra organized and helped us keep us on schedule and reminded us of the shots we had wanted to take. My parents couldn't be there but they were on Facetime and Jay was so great about trying to get them in the shots whenever possible. Also Jay was very safe! Masked the whole time and everything so if you are nervous about that don't be! The pictures turned out great and he really captured how DARN HAPPY we were to finally get married!!! Also he is very nice and friendly! And totally willing to go with the flow. I randomly asked him to take a picture of us with my avocado plants and Jay DID NOT BAT AN EYE. He was all "sure! stand here so you guys have better lighting etc." HIRE JAY! he is so nice and kind and will take nice pictures of you.Jay Zhang Photography's reply:
Anne! Thank you so much for leaving me such a wholesome review, this means the world to me! the day was full of great memories to talk about, a random stranger driving by to give marriage advice of loving your best friend, offerings to do photos in front of someone's beautiful stoop, free shots at the restaurant we passed by, shouts of congratulations all day. Your day was all about the kindness of strangers and the happiness that bubbles within you and the people you surrounded yourself with. Thank you for letting me share in your day, my heart is so full! -
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Naomi G. Sent on 03/26/2024Infinite stars
We can’t recommend Jay enough. We’re not usually a very photogenic couple, but the pictures turned out so beautiful. He captured all the emotions and moments perfectly. He’s very knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate about his work. He responded very quickly to our emails. He was so easy to work with, and super flexible. (I don't know how many times we had to change plans, but he was so accommodating.) It was raining all week before our wedding day, and although we’re grateful it turned out to be sunny, we have no doubts Jay would have done everything he could to get those beautiful shots. Those teaser pics came out so beautiful, we couldn’t wait for the whole thing, so it was a great surprise that it came earlier than expected. 1000000000 stars. -
Sarah Sent on 10/10/2023
A literal dream
We knew from the first interview that Jay was our guy. We were planning a wedding for September 2024 and within one meeting he knew details like our “sunset time” for wedding day photo ops and had an entire itinerary drafted to help keep the day/photos organized.
Talk about flexible!! We had some personal circumstances arise and had very last minute decided to turn our scheduled engagement shoot into an elopement and Jay was so amazing and responsive.
Jay is a true artist. He was so dedicated in ensuring that the “vibe” we wanted was achieved- and while we’re not necessarily a shy couple, he knew just the direction to give to ensure we got the romantic photos every couple dreams about.
Jay is an absolute treasure. If you have the opportunity to allow him to turn your wedding day into a masterpiece, do it. Full speed ahead.
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Mitch C. Sent on 10/25/2023
Amazing, Stunning, Incredible!
Jay was an absolute dream to work with, and his photographs are STUNNING. We met with Jay about 9 months ahead of our wedding, and from the first meeting we knew he was the photographer for us. He was very professional, well organized, and all-around fabulous to work with! Having never been part of a photoshoot, my now-husband and I weren't sure what to expect at our engagement photo session, but Jay put us at ease and made us feel comfortable through the whole thing - and the results were GORGEOUS! The same is true for the wedding, the photos came out incredible and all of our family and friends loved Jay! He took group shots & family pics for our guests, took some of the most incredible candids we've ever seen, and somehow also had time to take fabulous photos of all our flowers and decor! He always finds ways to take a photo to the next level and the results are incredible. Jay is truly an artist and we can't say enough great things about him. Highly, highly, highly recommend!! -
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Cynthia L. Sent on 10/09/2023A Jay Appreciation Post
There is so much to we are grateful to Jay for—he was at the core of making the happiest day of our lives possible! From the outset, we noticed Jay’s positive attitude, enthusiasm, and genuine interest in getting to know us and work with us. He went out of his way to recommend florists and makeup artists specifically experienced with doing Asian bridal makeup, when I mentioned offhand that that had been challenging to find. He was incredibly flexible with my husband and I’s timeline during the planning process, and also helped us tremendously with a ninth-hour search for a videographer. He took the time to do a beautiful engagement session with us just days before the wedding, which helped us get comfortable in front of the camera, and sent us pics the VERY next day!!! And on our wedding day, Jay was such a centering and comforting presence for us and the wedding party. We were struck by how well he collaborated with the other vendors, how he was familiar with our venue yet adaptable to day of-schedule shifts, and how he gave his 200% to capture moments we will remember forever thanks to his talented photography. His generosity of spirit, time, and heart all make him an exceptional photographer—and human being—and we feel beyond thankful for him!!! -
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Tom L. Sent on 09/05/2023Amazing photos! Thank you Jay!
We booked Jay to do our engagement photos, and we enjoyed the experience and the photos so much that we knew we wanted him for our wedding as well! He was very easy to work with, very professional and had a lot of great unique ideas for photos, and worked so well not only with us but with everyone else at the wedding too. So many of our guests had nothing but positive things to say about him. He was never intrusive but still managed to capture some really great moments throughout the whole night. Thank you so much again Jay for all your hard work and incredible photos! -
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Indiana B. Sent on 07/15/2023The best photographer!
Jay Zhang is one of the kindest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. He is very funny and a spectacular photographer. The first time we met, I immediately felt comfortable with him, which I do not often feel when meeting people for the first time, and it is a really special thing for a wedding photographer!!
He assuaged all sorts of worries and concerns we had throughout the whole wedding planning experience. We just looked through all of the photos he took on the wedding day and the album is full of gems and beautiful memories. Highly recommend Jay!!!! -
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Lindsay Sent on 01/06/2023Jay is the best photographer in the industry!
With so many options for photographers, it was definitely overwhelming at first. Then we came across Jay. The way he captures every moment and makes everyone comfortable ( he even brought hand warmers for my bridal party) because it was cold in December! We met Jay via Skype, told him what we wanted and what we were looking for and he accommodated anything we asked! Jay was an absolute pleasure to work with and makes that wedding day anxiety disappear. We love every single picture he captured on our day and can’t wait to show them to everyone! We are so happy that we chose him to capture our special and thank him from the bottom of our hearts. -
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Liza V. Sent on 01/07/2023Jay Zhang is the hardest working photographer in the business!
But more than that, Jay is:
1. Creative - Jay accommodated all our ideas and built upon them with suggestions and vision. After I had told Jay that my husband’s and my story had a lot to do with bridges and the bike trail, Jay had ideas. We had our engagement photos taken on the Hudson River Pedestrian Bridge and the adjoining bike path in downtown Albany. Jay was open to riverfront, bridge, park, and skyline photos, and he was always prepared when the scene was right.
2. Flexible - Jay is approachable, yet professional. He voiced concerns when I told him my husband and I wanted to stick to tradition by not doing a “first look”, knowing that our couples photos wouldn’t start until after the sun had set (our ceremony was at 5, and the sunset in NY in December is around 4:15). Jay was incredibly patient and responsive as we shifted the schedule and shot list around. Jay covered everything on my shot list and then some, and he was quick to post our photos on his website, which has been secure and easy for my family to use. The engagement and wedding day photo teasers on Instagram and Facebook were also an exciting bonus for us and our “fans”!
3. Everywhere! - It amazed everyone that Jay was the only photographer working our wedding. Jay managed to photograph all the special moments between my husband and I and our families. And in between those moments, he would capture photos of all our guests and everything in between. The engagement and wedding day photos were plentiful, yet thought out and unique. The photos were also a breeze to take, especially given my large and often distracted family (lolz). Jay made us smile even when we weren’t taking photos - he’s good-natured and simply fun to be around! -
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Lauren F. Sent on 12/10/2022I can't say enough good things about working with Jay Zhang Photography.
We booked Jay to be our wedding photographer in the spring of 2021 and every interaction we had through planning our engagement photo shoot (9/21) to our wedding day itself (10/22) was professional, personable, and helpful. Jay met with us on video chat to discuss what we were looking for, was easy to connect with via email, and responsive to our wishes. We especially wanted to work with a photographer who was skilled at photographing diverse communities and body types - and Jay hit the mark. Not only did we leave our wedding with beautiful photos of us as a couple, our family, friends, and guests were also captured well. We received our engagement and wedding photos back in a very reasonable timeframe, and Jay was responsive and helpful when I wanted a couple photos adjusted. Highly recommend Jay to help capture all your special memories. -
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Dianne W. Sent on 12/11/2022Easy-going, professional, talented photographer
We had the best experience with Jay. He was laid back, happy to come up with ideas for us, or to run with any ideas we had. His photos are beautiful - he truly captured our personalities and the vibe or our special day. We could not recommend him more highly. -
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Gabriela Sent on 10/04/2022Amazing Experience
Jay was everything we could have hoped for and more!! He was easy to work with, put order on our very loose plans, and was a partner through and through. His attention to detail and creative eye were so appreciated by us and our family members, and it really shows in the final result. We absolutely loved working with him and could not have asked for a better photographer. -
Cassie A. Sent on 07/01/2022
Jay is the BEST!
Jay was so amazing to work with. From our engagement photos to our wedding, he made us feel so comfortable. He's incredibly organized, responsive, and has an amazing creative eye. The day of the wedding he showed up early, helped ensure we were running on time, graciously fed our dog treats while trying to get her photo, and was just so comforting to have around. We also were so fortunate to have Kristin as our second shooter with Jay, who was just as awesome. Reading the other reviews of Jay, they're all so accurate that I don't know what else to add, other than, if you're considering booking with him, DO IT. We would recommended him (and already have!) to anyone. -
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Jackie C. Sent on 07/19/2020An incredible photographer & an even more lovely person to work with!
We had our engagement shoot with Jay and I could not speak more highly of our experience with him!! We were both somewhat nervous/new to the experience and Jay was exactly the right balance of reassuring and directive. He was an incredible photographer and an even more lovely person! I also so appreciated his carefulness & consideration around social distancing, as we did our photos outside during the pandemic. Lastly, I cannot say enough how much we appreciated Jay’s support and willingness to talk through being intentional around race, queerness, and representation of both in photography and beyond.
In terms of the actual pictures, there was a SUPER quick turnaround on our teaser photos as well as the entire set of photos from our shoot. We actually got our full gallery a week from the shoot! The pictures were stunning, it was a blast to work with Jay, and we couldn’t be more happy with our choice. -
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Robert G. Sent on 10/12/2021
A Wonderful Human Being Who Also Happens to Be An Amazing Photographer
My wife and I hired Jay to be our photographer for our wedding and it couldn't have been a more enjoyable experience. Jay is an awesome person who makes the sometimes awkward experience of posing for photos super fun and easy. The quality of his work is fantastic. He knows how to play with the environment to capture both sweet and intimate moments as well grand and bombastic displays of love. It's incredibly impressive. He also did an amazing job at scheduling the day with us so he can make sure to capture every special moment, from early morning to late at night. Our wedding day was totally made better with him there and my wife and I both had a wonderful time. -
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Katherine Sent on 08/11/2021I couldn't be happier!
Jay is totally amazing! We met at a wedding show and we felt like we clicked with him immediately. His photography is simply amazing! He's fast and we love how his dad runs the photobooth!!! He has a second photographer which is amazing! I'm totally in love with our photos and have no idea how to choose out of them to frame or whatever else with! Jay has responded to us super quick. Not only would I recommend him, but if he weren't our photographer - we would have invited him as a guest to our wedding! Much love to Jay!!! -
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