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    Oktavia M. Sent on 09/12/2019
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    Monika is quite simply the BEST

    Monika is quite simply the BEST. We loved having her capture and be part of our special day. I can't express how professional, organized, and prepared she was during the wedding planning process and on our wedding day. Do not hesitate to hire her to capture your wedding day!
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    Chelsea S. Sent on 11/24/2019
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    The most amazing photographer

    My husband and I feel truly blessed after our experience working with Monika and seeing how beautiful and tasteful our wedding photos came out - they exceeded our expectations and have found a special place in our hearts. We could not be more grateful to Monika and her assistant, Olivia, for their hard work on our special day.
    Monika is not only an amazing photographer, but she is amazingly organized and confident (and such a sweet soul!). She really listened to what my husband and I wanted out of our wedding photos, creating a perfect blend of portrait and action shots.
    Her passion for her work is evident. She is amazing at what she does - not just in being able to capture amazing and intimate moments but in her professionalism and wealth of experience - she was truly priceless in helping to organize the timeline of the day. On your wedding day you need a leader - and Monika was that for us. We did not have a wedding coordinator and I could imagine having pulled off our day without her. (Not to mention, she was a much needed shoulder to cry on when there was a spell of bad weather, and gave me a much needed pep talk!) Our pictures turned out beautifully and our family and friends are still raving about them. Seriously, Monika's photos are just drop dead gorgeous. Three months later, and my family cannot stop talking about how our wedding pictures should be in a magazine. They are so elegant and truly breathtaking. I could not have asked for anything more or been any luckier to have such beautiful wedding photographs to cherish for a long time to come.
    Also, Monika gave us a sneak peek the next day - which was seriously such a wonderful gift to have after our wedding - and our full album was ready when we got back from our honeymoon a few weeks later - plus, a very generous and sweet surprise. The wedding album is easily accessible and easy to share with family & friends, which everyone loved - and I still find myself scrolling through the pictures every day.
    Thank you Monika for helping to make our wedding perfect!
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    Robyn Sent on 10/10/2018
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    I got married at the Highlands Country Club in October 2018. I reached out to a photographer on the recommended vendors list who I thought closely matched our style. They were booked, and recommended we look at Monika's work. That is probably one of the BEST things that happened to us during wedding planning. When I spoke to Monika on the phone, I felt so at ease. She worked with us on our budget, got to know us, took FABULOUS engagement photos and the day of our wedding, no words. She was awesome. Both of our families LOVED her, one of my guests asked for her number ("for photography?" I asked "UH NO, TO HANG OUT" she replied - yes Monika is that cool), and she made me feel beautiful and comfortable. The DAY AFTER our wedding, sent us 30 preview photos, and they were all so insanely perfect. I can't deal with how much I appreciate you Monika! Stalk her Instagram and you will fall in love too. THANK YOU!
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    Nicole Sent on 06/26/2018
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    Monika photographed my wedding in the Hudson Valley last month and was a joy to work with in every respect. My husband and I were interested in finding a thoughtful photographer who would capture our wedding day in an authentic and beautiful way and Monika provided precisely that and then some. She also was a fantastic and clear communicator in coordinating everything in the days leading up to the wedding. We couldn't believe the gorgeous first look photographs she delivered to us less than 24 hours after our celebration. In addition, Monika delivered all of our photos within a month's time, amazing! If you are looking for a photographer you can place your trust in as well as someone who brings a winning combination of breeziness and utmost professionalism, Monika is your woman!
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    Theresa Sent on 10/16/2016
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    Hiring Monika to be our engagement session and wedding day photographer was the best wedding planning decision we made! My husband and I got married in the Hudson Valley on 10/8/16. Monika took engagement photos of us in Prospect Park, Brooklyn last year, and we were so thrilled with her photos. She is an absolute joy to work with and made both of us feel so relaxed and comfortable. Her photos look relaxed, candid and absolutely stunning. We included our dog in our engagement and wedding photos and Monika was so sweet about it. She took amazing shots of us and our dog, which are so special and touching. On the wedding day, Monika and her assistant, Magda, were a pleasure! They are so fun, relaxed and calming. They made everyone feel comfortable. They blended seamlessly into the ceremony and reception and captured some amazing shots. Monika sent us previews of the wedding photos the day after the wedding, which truly took my breath away. We can't wait to see the rest of the photos and get our wedding albums! Thank you so much to Monika and Magda for capturing these special moments that we will treasure for a lifetime!
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    Kirsten Sent on 11/20/2016
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    Monika Photography was the best decision I made in planning our wedding!!! From the engagement session to wedding day, every moment working with her was a joy! She was so kind and flexible on the day of our wedding and truly felt like one of my girls in making sure that the day was stress free and wonderful. So many guests approached me through out our reception raving about the photographers! Of course my response was "I KNOW I LOVE HER TOO!". Now jumping forward a few more weeks to receiving our PICTURES...WOW! I've already watched our slide show 10+ times and feel so grateful to have the memory and emotion of the day captured so beautiful and purely.

    If you are considering Monika and she is available on your day, just know that you will thank yourself over and over again. My Husband and I are now expecting and plan to ask Monika about scheduling a maternity shoot!
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    Suzanne Sent on 07/31/2016
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    I'm not sure that I could say enough good things about Monika to really capture how great it was to work with her - From the first email chain and her quick replies, to meeting with my then-fiance and I to get to know us better over drinks, to checking in via email and with a thoughtful holiday gift, to her professionalism the day-of and great choice of 2nd shooter, to the post-wedding follow-up with an absolutely amazing, robust gallery of photos and the surprise of receiving a set of beautiful prints - her work is amazing as-is, and then she also goes above and beyond to make the whole experience great. We are so happy to have such an amazing set of photos that will allow us to re-live the day again and again!
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    Marianne Sent on 11/24/2015
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    Monika is simply the best! We really appreciate all of the extra touches and effort she extended. In addition to the welcome and Christmas gifts and multiple Facetime sessions, she even came to our neighborhood and took the time to have coffee with us to get to know my then-fiance and I and get an idea of our personalities. It's so special.

    On our wedding day, she was very professional and commanded everyone to their proper places (as a photographer ought to amidst the chaos) but she was warm all throughout. It rained pretty much the entire day of our wedding and it was very cold up in the Catskills but Monika maintained her calm; she and Magda were such great sports!

    Most importantly, the pictures came about absolutely stunning; they were exactly what we wanted. My fiance and I aren't very good at posing in front of the camera so we requested that she take as many candid shots possible and she definitely delivered. Each and every photo captured the emotions from our special day; we're very happy with them!
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    Laura Sent on 07/09/2017
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    We are so thankful to have found Monika. After searching through hundred of vendors on the knot and other websites. Her portfolio was by far our favorite. Monika photographed our wedding day with vivid and artistically stunning photos. The creativity and attention to detail from her, Magda, and Patrick were outstanding. Her and her team were professional, a pleasure to interact with, and she delivered our full album within 3 weeks! We had such great mixture of journalistic and traditional photos that captured the event in the way we have anticipated. We are very happy with our photographs and highly recommend Monika photography for any professional photography needs. We are more than fortunate to have found Monika photography to ensure visual memories of our wedding day for years to come.
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    Cristina Sent on 07/31/2015
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    We just worked with Monika for our wedding and we loved her! From the very beginning Monika had such a warm spirit and was always available for conversation. She sent us a really cute little welcome package after we signed our contract with her- a very nice detail that made our experience feel special. The day of the wedding she was take-charge yet always professional and positive to ensure all of our pictures were taken according to schedule and based on the checklist of what we wanted. I never had a doubt about Monika's creative ability to deliver and we are super happy with our pictures- she truly captured the spirit of our wedding and its theme! I also know people who've had to wait months to almost a year to receive their wedding pictures. Monika sent us sneak peeks almost right away and we received our full edit only a couple of weeks after the wedding. So she was not only a pleasure to work with, but we had the luxury of getting our pictures much faster than the norm. We absolutely recommend working with Monika for a great working experience and stunning pictures!
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    Ambar Sent on 09/11/2015
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    I don’t know where to start because Monika is simply AMAZING!!!! Like all brides I knew that besides having a great husband, the wedding day is all about a fabulous dress and fabulous photos. I am so happy Monika was the photographer for that day. I was a nervous wreck the day of my wedding, it was misty and looked like it would pour any minute, but Monika’s positive energy helped me stay calm. She is extremely professional and communicated with all the other vendors in order to make sure we were on schedule and of course the photos were stunning. Monika is the type of photographer you want to keep as a friend because she makes you feel important and is truly a genuine person. You will love her work, her prices and her remarkable personality.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 07/14/2015
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    I can not describe how wonderful Monika is! She's so easy to work with and her photos are stunning. Shortly after booking her for our wedding she sent us a little thank you for booking with her and she even sent us a Valentine for Valentine's Day! The day of our wedding it was a little cloudy but then started to pour. She just went with the flow and we have absolutely beautiful photographs despite the rain. She was on time and both she and her assistant were so easy to work with. I highly recommend Monika!
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    Michele Sent on 06/14/2015
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    Monika is amazing; we are so happy we chose her to be our photographer. She went above and beyond to make the photos at the wedding fantastic. She put me and my husband at ease and we are so pleased with her work! I highly recommend Monika!
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    Steven Sent on 10/12/2014
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    Monika did a fantastic job photographing our wedding and engagement. She is very friendly and personable which made us feel very comfortable and at ease throughout the process. Monika took the time to get to know us and our style and it was evident in her photos. Her photos are artistic and beautiful and she captures amazing shots when you least expect it. We had so much fun during our engagement shoot that we felt completely at ease during the wedding. During the wedding we barely even noticed she was there because she unobtrusively managed to capture all the most important moments. We were extremely satisfied with our experience with Monika and would highly recommend her services to anyone!
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    Oscar Sent on 09/14/2014
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    We are so thrilled to have met Monika during a previous wedding of our great friends, Jazmin and Jef. We were able to see the passion and amazing works of Monika. And as our special day soon arrived, it was our goal to hire Monika as our wedding photographer as well. She was eager to meet with us at our home to discuss the locations of our wedding, plans for each hour and any personal touches. Each photograph represented a captured memory on that day. Monika truly cared to provide the best quality for us! WE DEFINITELY RECOMMEND MONIKA PHOTOGRAPHY!!!
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    I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Monika as our wedding photographer! She was attentive, helpful, flexibly, informative, professional, and artistic on documenting our special day. She put in the leg-work with us beforehand to understand our vision for the big day, and made sure that she made it happen. She also added many lovely touches along the way to make the experience even more enjoyable. The result was a collection of beautiful photos that we will always cherish! Would definitely recommend Monika as a photographer for any special event as she will certainly do a fantastic job.
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    Nelson Sent on 11/26/2013
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    This photographer, Monika, was truly artistic, especially talented, and a delightful person to work with. She was organized, professional, and timely. Her counterpart was also very pleasant and professional. They blended into the occasion and made the most wonderful product any couple could ever dream of having for their occasion! Fantastic resources were provided in a timely manner and we could not have asked for anything more!
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    Mag Sent on 12/03/2013
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    Monika is an amazing photographer. We met with her before our shoot just so she could learn more about us. Together we decided on where our photo shoot was taking place. It was for our 10 year wedding anniversary. Monika was wonderful to work with. She made us relax and just enjoy the time together while she took these incredible pictures of us. Few days later she sent out couple images to show us and they were just brilliant! She has an amazing eye and she is so fun to work with. You should definitely consider hiring her!
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    The perfect touch and artistic eye . All the pictures have a sole . You can not stop locking over and over again through all and best of all you always look good on each of them even you feel you can be not photogenic .
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    Martyna Sent on 12/10/2013
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    ME Photographia is truly wonderful. Monika the photographer has the ability to making simple pictures look magical. There aren't an comfort barriers between the customer and the photographer. Before the shoot, Monika makes a real effort to get to know you and fit the shoot towards your personality. Without a doubt as a customer, you will be satisfied with the final prints.
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    Molly Sent on 01/21/2014
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    Monika did an amazing job taking our wedding photos. She truly captured every important moment on our special day. Everyone has complimented our photos over and over again. She truly surpassed any of our expectations. From the moment we contacted her, Monika was so helpful and eager to help us get the pictures we would love at a price that worked for us. She and her assistant were nonintrusive but somehow seemed to be everywhere at the ceremony and reception capturing each moment. We were also so delighted to receive a few beautiful photos just 2 days after our wedding; it was the perfect start to our honeymoon. We received the rest of our photos just a couple of weeks after that! We highly recommend Monika and plan to have her take photos of us and our family in the years to come!
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    Monika is a very professional, creative, fun, and easy to work with photographer. We have come to appreciate her skills, experience, and expertise at our wedding. Being so, we would definitely recommend her to anybody seeking to capture that unforgettable occasion.
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    Diandre Sent on 12/05/2013
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    Monika was awesome. Very professional and she made us feel so comfortable. We love our photos and the story they tell. We plan to use her again!!!!
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    Margaret Sent on 11/27/2013
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    The session was very professional, care free and easy going, the photographer made us feel very comfortable. She was open to our suggestions and feedback during our photo session. Overall it was an enjoyable experience.
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