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North Island Photography

North Island Photography

East Setauket, NY
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    Erin H. Sent on 11/27/2023
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    Amazing!!!!

    Hi Brides!!! If anyone is still looking to book their wedding photographer, I highly recommend North Island Photo + Films!! They have been nothing but great to work with. Deb (the owner) is an absolute doll, very easy to communicate with, and open to suggestions/feedback/inspiration. My fiancé and I just had our engagement shoot with their lead photographer Courtney, who met all our expectations. She was fun, made us feel comfortable, and genuinely was great to be around. Her work speaks for itself! Our shoot was on Monday (11/20), and we received edited sneak peaks AND our entire engagement album of 600+ pictures by Saturday (11/25) evening which is super fast considering that week was a holiday! We’re so so so pleased and excited for our wedding day (few samples attached) 🥹 📸🤍✨
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    Kate C. Sent on 01/24/2024
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    Book immediately!

    I would highly recommend booking north island for photo and video. The process beforehand was so easy. Communication was great. The day of the photographers and video went above and beyond with not only taking photography but just overall so helpful. They made every shot I requested happen. We got our gallery back super quick as well!
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    Allison H. Sent on 01/16/2024
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    Absolutely Amazing!!!

    Where do I even begin?! Deb and the entire North Island team were an absolute dream come true to work with! From the first time I spoke with Deb over the phone when researching photographers, I felt at ease and knew she had to photograph our wedding. Extremely easy to contact and was always prompt and detailed in her responses! She even helped us with our wedding day timeline! North Island was hands down one of our favorite vendors to work with. They are super professional, artistic, and creative. Cannot recommend them enough! They made our day truly unforgettable!
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    Ashley H. Sent on 11/26/2023
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    Absolutely Blown Away by the Talent of North Island Photography

    To Deb, the North Island Photography Team, and our favorite girl Courtney,

    Words cannot begin to express our gratitude for you and your team on our wedding day. Courtney and her team were amazing to work with and had such a fun, light-hearted, and calm energy that kept us upbeat throughout the day. We were, and still are, in awe of the team's ability to engage us and our family throughout all the photos and videos, but also the pure talent and passion you have for your work.

    We cannot begin to tell you how much it means that you- the North Island Photography team- were a part of our wedding day. Your ability to execute everything with such detail, respect our wishes for candid photos, and how efficiently everyone worked together the entire night was the best gift we received. On the most important day of our lives, you and your team brought our memories to fruition. We actually ate at both cocktail hour and dinner reception BECAUSE of the team.

    You executed every single vision we had for our wedding day and it is clear that Courtney, her team, and your company as a whole paid attention to every minute detail, timing, and wishes we had. But most importantly, your attention to detail and commitment to our wedding day made it feel so personal and sentimental. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your hard work and dedication to making it the best day of our lives.

    We truly are counting down the minutes until we can see all of the photos and videos because we know after having a wedding day as seamless as ours, they will be just as perfect. We are so so blessed to have worked with a team as special as yours and wish we could get married all over again to witness your talent once more.

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    Ashley and William
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    Erika Sent on 12/28/2022
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    Courtney was amazing!

    From the moment I found north island photography online I knew I wanted to use them for my wedding. From the beginning communication working with deb to book them was effortless. We ended up working with Courtney as our photographer on our actual wedding day and she was amazing! From the moment she showed up she was professional and fun to work with! She came in and asked for my dress and the next thing I knew my dress was hanging from the trees outside to capture insane photos! I was shocked! They made sure everyone was comfortable and that it was a stress free environment that was laid back, relaxing and most importantly fun!! She was amazing when it came to taking photos with my huge family and everyone was so impressed with how smoothly everything went. It was also great to be shown photos as we went along to make sure I was happy with how they were coming out! I cannot recommend them enough. If your looking for a photographer for your wedding look no further and ask for Courtney! You will not regret it! To say my photos came out amazing is an understatement! Everyone is beyond impressed when they see them!
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    Michelle T. Sent on 08/21/2022
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    Look No Further!

    I do not even know where to begin with this review!
    North Island Photography and Films was absolutely outstanding on our wedding day. We had Michael and Karen as our photographers and Kursad as our cinematographer, and let me just say that they all 3 went above and beyond to get the best shots! After waiting 2.5 years due to covid and going back and forth about a photographer/cinematographer, I don’t think we could’ve made a better choice. We got married July 2, 2022 and it was so hot and humid out, but this did not stop them from capturing the best day of our lives! I would also like to add that Deb helped us set this all up behind the scenes, she is such a lovely person to work with and knew all the ins and outs of how to perfectly plan our day when it came to timing. She took every detail into account and I cannot thank this team enough! Not to mention our digitals were ready about a week after our wedding day!
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    Victoria Sent on 06/25/2015
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    From start to finish (and we're not even there yet!) our experience has been nothing but incredible. To say that we are very happy with North Island's work doesn't even begin to express the amount of joy or happiness we truly feel. Getting our proofs the other day only affirmed that we made the right choice by going with them as our photographer. Being lucky enough to have an early preview of our video with the "at a glance" teaser only has us all on the edge of our seats waiting for and wanting to see more. If you want a truly one of a kind and unique wedding photographer/videographer, North Island is who you need! Thank you so much for the amazingly gorgeous photos, Stephanie! Looking forward to working with you again in the future!!
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    Alyssa Sent on 02/17/2020
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    Did not speak to anyone else!

    My fiance and I only went here for a consulation and immediately knew that they were who we needed! Their grounds are adorable and the studio is so homey. Once you are greeted you feel like you are apart of their family. I love their work and cannot wait to work with them!!!
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    Sandra R. Sent on 03/31/2021
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    North Island Photography Inc.

    WOW! They will make you feel like movie stars. From our first consultation we knew had a match. Their ease with making you feel comfortable while being in front of the lens is truly an art.
    Carol and Michael are phenomenal to work with. They are both very attentive to detail -From our engagement photos to the day of our wedding we knew were in good hands. I love their work and I cannot wait to continue capturing moments with them.
    Everyone who saw our photos were in awe of how breathtaking they were. North Island Photography team will capture the most honest and best imagery for you and your loved ones.
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    Nicole B. Sent on 10/14/2020
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    Incredible and unique photography

    Honestly it hard to know where to start with this review. They were professional and very attentive. Every picture they took is unique and beautiful. We could not have asked for better photos. Honestly I can not stop staring at the photos. It is going to be hard to pick out photos for our albums and thank you cards. Thank you so much. Hopefully will get to work with them again in the future. They are very artistic with the photos, and the nicest people to work with....
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    Erica D. Sent on 10/11/2020
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    Such amazing, creative professionals!

    North Island Photography and Films was absolutely amazing! Our pictures are unbelievable! Michael and Carol were so professional, creative, and patient! We were so grateful for their commitment to capturing so many special moments. We will definitely be using them again!
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    Eydie Sent on 03/11/2019
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    First Meeting

    From the moment my fiancé and I walked into the studio, we knew North Island Photography & Films was going to be the photographers for us. Mike provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere. He took the time to get to know us as a couple and explain how our photographs would be personalized just for us. Mike & Debbie have brought us even more excitement as we anticipate our wedding day! So much so we ran back into the studio to reserve them right away! North Island Photography and Films is our first and only choice! We are beyond excited to work with them as we know they will capture our special day perfectly. PS Their daughter is adorable too!
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    Trish S. Sent on 11/22/2019
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    Incredible photos

    From the moment we met Michael and Deb we knew we wanted to work with them. They were both so warm and welcoming and made us feel right at home in their beautiful studio. The day of the wedding Michael and his team were incredible. Their talent is beyond compare. Our photos are spectacular. They were so kind and patient and went above and beyond to get the most amazing shots and video. I gasped when I saw the first group of pictures. Truly breathtaking. On a day that goes so fast I am so happy that I have every amazing moment captured in the most beautiful way.
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    Christina Sent on 01/07/2019
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    Above and Beyond

    We are beyond happy with our decision to book North Island Photography for our engagement shoot, wedding and wedding videography. We have had our engagement photos done at their studio and their team worked with us to make sure we had everything we wanted and envisioned for the shoot. Not only were the pictures amazing, they made us feel super comfortable. We cannot wait for our wedding!
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    Marissa Sent on 01/12/2019
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    Honor and dedication

    We are so excited and happy with our decision to book North Island Photography for our wedding. After years of hearing about their amazing reputation and all of our friends who have worked with them, we are psyched to be part of that group soon! we are so looking forward to our very special wedding day as their team worked with us during our consult make sure we had everything we wanted and envisioned for our day. Not only were the pictures amazing that they showed us from their portfolio but they welcomed us like family and made us feel like we could have magic on our special day. They worked with our budget and they are super flexible. We cannot wait for our wedding!
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    Samantha Sent on 10/31/2018
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    Amazing Photography and Company!

    I went through every single photographer I could find until I came across North Island Photography. Their pictures blew me away and after meeting with them in person I knew we had to have them. We were lucky enough to have Stephanie and Nydia for our wedding day who are both incredibly kindhearted and beyond talented. Leading up to the big day I would manically send Stephanie e-mails with inspiration and she always responded quickly, taking notes along the way. I was blown away by her attention to dedication to make my dream photo's come true. I truly feel they captured our couple style and created these photogenic moments unique to us and our day. I was really impressed that they came prepared with the photo's I had been sending to her to make sure we captured every moment and more. The real beauty and gift for detail came while we were taking photo's. Stephanie perfectly directed each hand, turn and look to make sure every photo was flawless. When we received our stunning sneak peek photos, not even a week later, I was just blown away, I could have never pictured everything to look so perfect. I really appreciated the time they took to capture the details of my accessories, decor and the little things as a bride you don't have the time to really take in. You can never plan for how quickly a wedding day really flies by and having these beautiful pictures to look back at forever is exactly why I needed to have North Island on our very special day. North Island Team, Stephanie and Nydia thank you so much for everything!
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    Danielle Sent on 04/08/2018
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    I can not give them enough credit in words. Stephanie was absolutely amazing the entire process. She answered all questions I had throughout wedding planning. I was able to pay the remainder of the cost, over the year, with smaller payments which was beneficial to my husband and I. Stephanie went over the timeline and photos that we wanted two times the week of wedding to make sure everything was correct and we were on the same page. We had a lot to get through (getting ready photos at grooms house, brides house, church, firehouse, Vanderbilt musuem, and then our venue) I got a sneak peak of 115 photos 5 days later and they are the best photos I’ve ever seen! The fast response was very exciting and professional. All photos are done within a month which is way faster than other photographers. Stephanie was on schedule the entire day and captured every photo I wanted that I sent to her prior to the wedding day (some photos I forgot I even asked for!) She only took us from the reception on two occasions to capture photos we requested that night, as we wanted to dance all night. The assistant photographer Nydia was great as well. She helped me with my dress and veil the entire day during pictures. She also captured candid shoots all night on the dance floor! I typically do not like being in fronton the camera and get nervous. Stephanie made me feel so comfortable and at ease the entire day! I have received so complaints on the photos she has taken and many previous brides wished they had used her as well! Worth every Penny!
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    Beth Sent on 11/23/2017
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    Initially I was having a hard time choosing whether or not we wanted a videographer for our wedding, mainly because of the cost. However, I absolutely loved the quality of the photographs that North Island took for other weddings and I was absolutely blown away by the videos they put together. Ultimately, I knew that I would regret not having a video from the day of our wedding; so I caved and booked North Island for Videography services and I have not looked back. I spoke with Stephanie at the company and she helped me so much by going over pricing and what we would get for each package. Our videographers, Ray and Rich, were absolutely amazing, and really fun to work with. Not only were they professional and punctual, but they helped to keep my husband and I calm, especially when we had a little hiccup prior to the ceremony. They had some amazing ideas about what to put into our video, and were really understanding and patient because I am not the most natural when photos and videos are being taken of me. Ray and Rich also were super creative and asked our opinions on some of their ideas. We got to preview a few of their shots of the video and I am so excited to see the final results in a few weeks. If you are looking for an amazing videography team, look no further. North Island Photography and Films is who you want to book!
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    Patrice Sent on 12/31/2017
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    Back on October 27, 2017, my wife and I were married in Great Neck Long Island. There was no doubt we were going to use North Island Photography to capture our day, especially after our beautiful engagement shoot done with a close friend of ours Stephanie Scapellati who is an essential part of their team. Even though Stephanie would be a guest at our wedding, we were confident in the remaining crew at North Island to not only do our photography but our videography as well. As we were two brides getting ready at the same hotel the morning of the wedding (along with our bridal parties), North Island made sure we each received equal attention for both our photo and video opportunities.
    We each had one photographer and one videographer with us the entire time. I was blessed to have had Nydia and Rich (as well as Stephanie directing some early shooting) by my side and my wife was lucky enough to be graced by Kelli and Ray for the morning. These superheroes were not only a blast to be with for the entire day but they allowed us to bounce ideas off of one another for some really fun and unique shots! The crew was with us from the hotel, to the venue, through the ceremony and straight into the reception party. There was never any doubt in either of our minds that day that we were going to be let down by anything that they did.
    About a week or so later, we were proven right as our sneak peek photos were edited and uploaded to social media where the compliments kept pouring in (and still do!). Additionally, a few weeks ago we were able to pick up our prints. We have no idea how we are going to decide on what ones get to make the “cut” for our wedding album! This is only the pictures so far….we are beyond anticipating the “wow” factor when the images come to life when our video is completed! Overall, North Island was a pleasure to work with and we recommend them 110% to anyone looking for an admired, skilled, and enjoyable photography company.
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    Keren Sent on 10/19/2017
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    if there is one thing i know for sure, picking north island for my photography was the best decision i made. Starting from our first session with Stephanie, to our jaw dropping engagement session. I knew when it came to the wedding day they would come through! It was very easy to communicate with stephanie throughout the entire process. She heard my concerns and request and followed through. If you do not know who to choose for photo, choose north island. you will NOT be let down!
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    Lianne Sent on 01/14/2019
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    Would highly recommend!

    My wedding on 9/15/17 was captured beautifully. I have received tons of compliments on both my photos and wedding video. This company was incredible to work with every step of the way. They may seem on the pricey side, but it is worth every penny to capture one of the most exciting moments of my life. The customer service is fantastic and they met every single one of my needs and wants. Would highly recommend for any wedding or special occasion.
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    Kristina Sent on 09/12/2016
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    So far all I had was my engagement shoot. My jaw continues to drop at how beautiful the photos came out. I expected the best with North Island but they far exceeded my expectations. As a matter fact they blew them out the water. Stephanie is the most talented photographer I've ever seen and I am a bride on a mission to get the best of the best. So I have done my fair share of research and I guarantee she is the best out there. Her imagination and creativity is truly one of a kind Never mind the fact she is a total sweetheart and puts you at ease within minutes of the shoot. Going into the shoot I was a nervous wreck! Knots in my stomach! It literally went away within minutes. And that truly showed in my photos. Stephanie made my fiancé and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera and we were in a crowded area!! . But just seeing all the photos North Island posts I've never seen a bad one. You guys are incredible and I truly cannot wait for my wedding. I can't believe how amazing just the engagement shoot photos were. Thank you so much!!!
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    Amanda Sent on 08/24/2016
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    North Island did an amazing job on the photography from my engagement shoot all the way up to my wedding!!! Great team of artists with a amazing eyes for beautiful pictures !!! Highly recommend.
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    Megan Sent on 07/24/2016
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    My husband and I used North Island Photography for our wedding at the Old Field Club on 6/25/16. They are really really amazing! Stephanie was our photographer through the whole package which included engagement photos. We had a great time taking our photos and our friends and family can't stop talking about how great they are! On our wedding day Stephanie was patient with our large wedding party and really captured the day perfectly. Carol was our second photographer and was also great. We can't say enough good things about North Island and Stephanie! They were amazing through the whole process and our pictures are awesome! Also the turn around for the pictures is so fast. They posted pictures on Facebook the Wednesday after our wedding! Loved North Island and will definitely use them again for future events.
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    My husband and I decided to use North Island after seeing their amazing work. We could not be happier they were part of our special day and our photos came out absolutely beautiful. We had no doubt about their work after we saw our engagement pictures. Everyone is so kind and professional, Stephanie made everything so easy for me, as a bride you don't need extra stress added while planning a wedding and Stephanie made sure everything was taken care of for us. Richard created the most beautiful save the dates and thank you cards, he was very patient and revised our thank yous about 3 times. Kelli and Cecelia shot our wedding and I cannot thank them enough for such beautiful photos that we will cherish forever. We have received countless compliments on our wedding photos, they look like they came out of a magazine. We cannot wait to see the rest of our albums. Michael has such a great team of artists and we are looking forward to using them in the future.
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