Susan Shek Photography Reviews
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Jennifer G. Sent on 04/03/2021Incredible to work with!
Working with Susan was absolutely extraordinary. She's the number one person you want by your side on your wedding day because not only does she take the most incredible photos but her personality makes you feel at ease. She's beyond a pleasure to be around and helped our day go so smoothly. We had a virtual component and she helped manage the Zoom - our virtual guests said this was the best virtual wedding they had ever been to because of how seamless the technology was working (thanks to Susan). Her photos were so incredible that our photos were featured in major media outlets - highlighting her work! We picked Susan because of her talent, her personality and her experience in this industry. It was the best decision we made for our wedding and I can't recommend her and her team enough! -
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Rudy A. Sent on 05/09/2022Out of this world
I don’t even know where to start. Really. From the beginning to the end Susan save our buts more times than she should have. She truly is more than a wedding photographer, Susan is a friend you can lean on, a keen eye for all things detail in the wedding, the one person you can talk to help you resolve thing, all of our wedding guest though she was the planner. Everyone including us were obsessed with Susan’s attention to detail, kindness and skills. She was on top of everything at all times and stepped up for everything. She kept us sane, looked out for my dress and made sure I was always looking good. Never seen something like this. She loves what she does and takes care of the Bride and Groom. Thanks to her we avoided major disasters during our wedding in ITALY. If you’re getting married you NEED Susan. PERIOD. If there’s something you can splurge on let it be her because she’s amazing not to mention the photos. THEY’RE BREATHTAKING. -
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Alexandra Sent on 07/20/2022Vote for Susan!
My journey with Susan Shek started several years before my wedding in 2022.
She photographed our City Hall elopement in 2018 and captured the event flawlessly. Several postponements later, our wedding finally happened, and she was a resource through it all.
Susan executed and directed with the highest level of professionalism and care. She has an eye for detail, a knack for coordination, and was never anxious or worried (even when I was having a minor freak-out)! Instead, she exudes "I've got this" energy which is what you want (and need) from a wedding photographer.
We also worked with Sung June (videographer) and Kevin (second photographer), who are phenomenal in their own right!
The photos and video speak for themselves: we are thrilled by how they turned out. By capturing genuine emotion and unique moments, they tell the beautiful and true story of our wedding day.
I cannot recommend Susan enough. She is an absolute pro. I wish I could give her more than five stars! -
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Justine W. Sent on 05/13/2022Hire the Pros!
How do you describe perfection? I am almost lost for words to describe how truly perfect Susan Shek and her team is! She is more than a photographer, she is caring, innovative, a trailblazer and the friend you want in your corner!
Susan has an amazing talent for photography that’s unlike anything I ever dreamed of. Susan and her team captured all the best moments that were magical.
Susan Shek And her team were absolutely phenomenal. The best decision we made during the wedding planning processes was booking Susan Shek Photography for our wedding. Susan photographed our engagement photos, wedding photos, and edited the wedding video.
Susan has an incredibly fast turnaround for photos. The photographer chosen for a wedding is in my opinion the most important vendor and is worth every penny! Susan Shek is the best in NYC. I love her style of photography and I am always impressed and overjoyed by her immaculate skills.I highly recommend booking Susan! ( she also books up very quickly so don’t hesitate to inquire!)
My husband and I are happy to consider Susan a good friend !
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Kristen D. Sent on 11/03/2021Susan and her team are the best!
Susan and her team were highly recommended to me by a colleague, and I’m so grateful! We worked with Susan, Harrison, and videographer Sung June for our wedding at the Sea Shell Resort in Long Beach Island, NJ, and we could not have asked for a more amazing experience. From our first conversation, Susan took the time to get to know us and our vision for our wedding, and she was very responsive and helpful throughout the planning process. We really appreciated that her package included an engagement shoot, as it gave us the chance to meet in person and get a feel for working together before the wedding. She helped us put together a wedding day timeline, and on the day of she and her team went above and beyond to keep us on schedule, scouting out the best spots for photos, wrangling family members, and keeping us calm and making us laugh the whole time. Susan even put my veil on for me and got it to stay in place for our beach ceremony! She and her team are great at giving directions on how to stand, where to look, etc., and they made us and our families feel so comfortable. We received our sneak peek photos within a day or two, and our full batch of photos plus our wedding video only three weeks later—so fast! And they are all absolutely beautiful! We’re so happy with how they’ve turned out and can’t recommend Susan and her team highly enough. She is a true professional who cares deeply about her clients, and that really shines through in each and every one of her photos. -
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Gabrielle M. Sent on 11/15/2021She's the one!
Susan was a dream to work with! Though, it definitely helped that she knew our wedding venue well (620 Loft & Garden) she was helpful and willing to give suggestions on how to put together an entire wedding in an event space as unique as 620 Loft & Garden. We found so many great reviews on the knot but they were 100% validated when we did our engagement photo shoot with her. My husband and I are in no way photogenic people. She made the process a breeze and quickly found the best ways to highlight our love in the form of photography while making us look good too!
Susan maintained an open line of communication throughout the days leading up to the wedding and made sure to mark down all the important shots we needed.
Susan and her team were professional on the wedding day, and somehow managed to find every wedding party and family member needed for the shots we specifically asked for.
It's completely true when they say your wedding is a whirlwind and goes by so fast, but with our videos/photos from Susan Shek we'll have memories for a lifetime. -
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Rachel Sent on 04/26/2021Not your average wedding photographer..
To say that Susan and Harrison go above and beyond is an understatement. From the second I hired Susan she was way more than a wedding photographer. She helped me find other vendors, provided me with guidance during the wedding planning process (which for me was during COVID so was beyond challenging) and truly made every single effort to get to know me and my fiancé on a deeper level. Susan makes sure that when she shows up to your wedding, she’s not just a photographer she’s your friend. To have a connection with your photographers on your wedding day is EVERYTHING. After all, you spend the most amount of time with them.
Susan is also a “YES” lady. Anything you want for your wedding, anything you need her response is always YES. This doesn’t just apply to photography. When I reached out to Susan asking about hosting our wedding on zoom for guests that couldn’t show up, Susan’s response was “of course” and it was executed perfectly. During our wedding day shoot in Central Park, I was starving and really wanted a classic NYC pretzel from the stands in the park. Without any hesitation there was Susan handing us cash from her wallet to go purchase a pretzel. Need I say more?
Susan not only knocks it out of the park on a personal level she is also incredibly professional. She comes EXTREMELY prepared with a whole lot of photography “stuff” (I am unfamiliar with appropriate terms). Basically .. Susan brought an entire carful of things to our venue (The Foundry in LIC) to make sure the photos came out perfectly. You can tell she truly thinks about when and where your wedding photos will be taken and brings all the necessary equipment for those locations and times of the day/evening.
Susan’s turn around is like no other. I have received numerous texts from people saying how shocked they are that I already (the next day) have a handful professional wedding photo sneak peaks. Former brides have messaged me saying how jealous they are because they had to wait about 8 weeks for theirs! The email from Susan at 3:30AM after the night of my wedding saying, “Here are some sneak peaks!!!” just sums her up entirely. Don’t mistake this for her not putting effort into the editing of the photos… because they are flawless. She turned around my engagement photos wildly quick as well. I don’t think this lady sleeps!
Harrison was an incredible person to have with us on our wedding day. My husband fell in love with him. He keeps things fun, he’s hysterical and both him and Susan know how to work a large crowd. He also did an incredible job at capturing all the moments and he’s an expert at making sure you’re positioned well in photos and that you’re looking good! Both Harrison and Susan will not hesitate to fix your hair, or guide you on how to walk so the photos come out well.
Both Susan and Harrison really know how to work a large crowed. Family photos went flawlessly because Susan had her list prepared on her phone and just constantly shouted out who needed to step in next. It was quick and efficient.. Something I am incredibly grateful for! We did bridal photos later on in the evening… Yes once people were drunk. Susan and Harrison worked the drunk crowed amazing and captured the most incredible bridal party photos. It was something that many photographers could have found frustrating and overwhelming however Susan and Harrisons response at the end of it was, “that was so fun!” I am telling you this is the best wedding photographer duo there is. -
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Joanna W. Sent on 05/29/2019Thank you Susan!
As soon as we found Susan on Instagram, we knew we wanted her to take our wedding photos. She captured some incredible shots for us, we can't believe how beautiful some of them turned out! We'd highly recommend her, we love our photos. -
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Adam K. Sent on 04/03/2021The ULTIMATE Wedding Photographer
Susan is the ULTIMATE in so many ways.... the ultimate professional, creative, and kindest human who brought together such a special day for us AND captured it better than anyone could. As we look through the countless photos and videos that Susan took, we can't help but be so grateful for how much Susan helped make that day even more special for us. Her years of experience helped elevate every part of the day for not only us, but those in attendance. I can't recommend Susan enough! -
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Christine Sent on 01/21/2020Phenomenal Photographer
If you are still looking for a photographer, stop your search now and contact Susan Shek.
My husband and I got married on December 21, 2019 at the Cathedral Basilica in Newark, NJ and the reception was held at the Park Savoy in Florham Park, NJ. I was googling photographers that have photographed in those locations and came across a video from Susan’s team. We were instantly drawn to it. It just seemed so fun to watch – she clearly was able to capture the vibe of the evening.
I did a lot of research regarding photographers. To me, it was a major decision because the photographs/video are tangible memories that you will have forever. I wanted to make sure we hired the right person. We met with and spoke to so many photographers but none made us feel as comfortable as Susan.
She was knowledgeable, professional and easy-going all at the same time. And, of course, her work is simply amazing. The pictures on her Instagram are simply stunning.
She and her team exceeded our expectations. Susan was always responsive and informative (even after the wedding!) On the day of, she arrived on time and kept us organized. She made sure we got the shots we wanted in an expeditious manner so we had plenty of time to enjoy the party! We have gotten so many compliments on our photographs – not only how amazing they are, but also the speed in which we received them.
This was one of the biggest days of our lives and she seemed to actually care about our wedding – not as if we were just another one that she was photographing. That is a powerful thing. This is clearly her passion and it shines through her personality and work. It made us feel at ease and extraordinarily happy she was there to capture those memories for us to keep.
You will not regret hiring Susan. There is a reason she has so many five star reviews. She knows what she is doing and is clearly consistent.
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Leah G. Sent on 10/29/2019The best wedding photographer in NYC
Susan and her team photographed our classic fall NYC wedding this October with the ceremony at Saint Francis Xavier and the reception at the Dominick hotel. From the beginning of wedding planning, we knew our photographer and videographer were our biggest priority. We had our eye on Susan once we started looking and the more research we did, the more we wanted her. Just as we hoped, Susan and her team were the single best vendors we worked with throughout our tenure wedding planning process.
Susan caught our attention because of unique photos- capturing each couple in a way that told their own story. So many other photographers had their “style”, which made sense but took away from the unique qualities of the couple. We also quickly realized that Susan understands lighting in photos in a way that’s truly an art form. She captured our engagement photos in the snow and were still getting compliments on them a year later!
While planning, Susan was more of a wedding planner than any normal wedding planner. She recommended vendors, was easy to contact, and scouted out locations for us to capture our vision. On the day of, she seriously made the whole thing happen.
I cannot say enough good things about Susan and her team. My husband and I have been raving about her since our wedding day and won’t stop anytime soon. She was the best decision we made throughout the whole process and we are so moved by her work. Book her while you can!! Thank you, Susan! -
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Lauren B. Sent on 10/11/2019Exceeded expectations
I was drawn to Susan because of her reviews on The Knot and her website. Susan immediately responded to my inquiry and came over to our place in the city, with her gigantic sample albums, for a meeting the next day! We had interviewed three other photographers, but as soon as we met Susan, felt her warm presence, and saw her luxurious albums with such attention to detail, we hired her immediately. This was the only transaction we made because once we enlisted Susan for our wedding at Tribeca 360 she instantly became a friend.
She is a problem solver and so incredibly creative. It was important to me to have someone calming and detailed, who knew the city and the venue. This is Susan. She knows the city, how and where to get the right shots, and isn’t afraid of shooting in new places (Snark Park at Hudson Yards, pop-up flower installations in Chelsea).
Susan is also an incredible editor. She will remove exit signs and make sure the exposure is perfect. The video looks like a Hollywood produced film!
The added bonus for me was that Susan was married a year before my wedding so she truly understands what a bride is going through. She introduced us to our planner and my hair and makeup artists- which made for a worry-free day for me and a cohesive work environment for everyone who made our day so special.
Susan is able to capture feelings in her photos, and shoot angles that I didn’t even know were possible. I am still completely blown away by Susan’s creativity, professionalism and passion for her work. She always went above and beyond for us and we couldn’t be happier with our engagement photos, wedding photos, photo booth and video! We are so grateful to have worked with such amazing person and her team.
I recommend Susan Shek Photography a million times over and then some! -
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Sonya Sent on 09/22/2019Amazing experience
Susan is simply PERFECTION! From the moment we hired her we knew we made the right choice! She came with us to look at the venue beforehand so we can check out all the angles we wanted to get for photos- which showed us how dedicated she was to photographing our special day! We discussed the different shots we wanted to capture and she did an amazing job getting all of those shots! The day of she was amazing – capturing all the moments I wanted while also making sure that I had time to relax and just take it all in! She knows how to make the bride feel comfortable and relaxed and how to have fun with it! She even sent me sneak peaks of a few photos the day after because she knew that I wanted to post them. I received over 2,000 photos and they are AMAZING! There are soooo many cool and artsy shots and she did a fantastic job capturing the sunset during our ceremony! My friends and family all said my photos look incredible! Her whole team is wonderful to work with and I would say you will have NO regrets hiring her for your special day because she will give you everything you dreamed of and more! -
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Clare B. Sent on 09/11/2019Susan Shek and her team are INCREDIBLE!
We hired Susan for both photo and video at our Central Park Boathouse wedding last month and for our engagement shoot last September, and I am so glad we did. Susan is amazing - she is very talented in capturing the day and her calm demeanor soothed me during the day so I wasn't stressing. Not only was she there taking picture perfect shots of my husband and our bridal party in the park - but she was even helping carry my dress train as we moved to different locations and helped me make sure my veil didn't come out - above and beyond what was asked of her as she truly cares about her clients. Her and her team arrived when we were getting ready, helped us capture very important family photos at the hotel and then stayed the entire event continuously capturing photos. We are obsessed with all the photos (2k+ photos!) and are so incredibly happy with how they came out - making it actually quite impossible to pick favorites. In fact, I was so eager to see these amazing pictures that Susan even sent me a few sneak peaks at 2AM the night after the wedding - which was so nice of her to do before we headed off to our honeymoon. We are also thrilled with how the video came out - we received two versions. One longer version to share just with close family and friends and also a shorter 1-min clip that Susan so nicely put together so I could post that on social media (like I said before she goes above and beyond for her clients and is so sweet). If you are looking for a dedicated photo and video team that will go above and beyond what you hired them for and do AMAZING job - look no further than Susan Shek. I would recommend Susan to all of my friends in the NYC area getting married.
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Tara W. Sent on 08/25/2019
Phenomenal Photographer
Susan Shek is a phenomenal photographer! She has an amazing vision to create stunning photos! She knows all the places to take amazing photos. We thought doing an engagement photo shoot would be awkward, but Susan made us feel really comfortable. She told us what poses to do and guided us on posture, which was really good. Susan is really down to earth and very professional. She’ll ask you where you want your photos to be done for the wedding and if you want any specific pictures. She’s open to taking any photos you want. She goes above and beyond helping us out with the wedding planning. She brought me a dress form for my dress since the hotel didn’t have anywhere I could hang my dress up for photos. Susan is like a one stop shop which makes it so nice. She has a package that includes photography, videography, and a photo booth. We highly recommend Susan Shek! -
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Alina G. Sent on 08/12/2019A flawless experience
There are many elements that contribute to the success of one’s wedding day, and as a previous wedding planner, I am familiar with the importance of all these details.
Susan Shek provided the care and attention on my wedding day that I couldn’t have anticipated needing or lacking.
What a wonderful individual and team, for starters. Susan is genuine, patient, and kind. She is also thoughtful and anticipates one’s needs.
I can’t stress enough this woman’s artistry and professionalism.
Her team, who also provided videography and a photo booth, were an absolute pleasure. I highly recommend Studio Z photo booths; a nice touch, total upgrade to the guest experience, and fast, high quality real-time printing. All team members approached me and my family with a smile and went out of their way and call of duty to ensure my wedding ran smoothly.
Not one curt comment, not one moment of dissatisfaction.
I can tell you my wedding day was perfect. I owe a lot of that to Susan and her team...She knows what she’s doing. In this industry and on a day like your wedding- that is PRICELESS.
Her photo editing and video editing is LIGHTNING FAST...you will not hound down this woman for photos or video. She will deliver high quality work in a timely fashion.
My brother commented on my wedding video just last night, that it “looked like a movie”...but let me tell you that beyond the cinematic and beautiful documentation of my special day...every vignette reminds me of a dreamy moment at the Plaza hotel on July 27th. The memory recall is strong with the choices Susan makes in editing and storytelling is profound, and dare I say- transcendental.
I attribute her ability to connect with the heart of a couple and event whixh aids in her seamless translation of the nuances she captures.
Memories aren’t just made of photos and video- it’s about a feeling. I can remember feeling so secure and cared for by Susan...for that I am eternally grateful.
You will be hard pressed finding better documentarians for your special day, and if you’re blessed like me, you may even make a lifelong friend.
Thank you, Susan and her team, for memorializing and capturing the essence and spirit of the love I share with my husband, family, friends, and the greatest city in the world, New York City!
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