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Windcatcher Photography is a professional wedding photography service in New York City. Chao, the photographer, has worked as a professional photographer since 2012, capturing the best moments of over 500 couples’ wedding days. He has an innate eye for candid shots, capturing the intimate and affectionate moments of couples that tell their story for them. Working with Windcatcher Photography will be one of the easiest and best parts of your wedding day.

Services Offered

Windcatcher Photography offers a variety of services that you can enjoy on your wedding day. You can trust Chao to deliver beautifully shot and edited images that detail your union. He can also offer trash-the0dress sessions, engagement shoots, and wedding portraits. When your celebration is over, he will deliver the images in digital files, albums, prints, or flush mounts.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$250

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$999

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
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Joie Sent on 11/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer we could have asked for!

We will try to write succinctly all of the reasons we LOVED Chao as our wedding photographer. He was an absolute pleasure to work with before, during, and after our big day, and we are so grateful we found him.

Initially we found Chao because we liked the quality and style of his portfolio better than the other photographers we considered (not to mention all of the other 5-star reviews!). From the time we reached out to him leading up to our wedding day, he was very communicative and made coordinating everything frictionless and stress-free.

When he arrived on our wedding day, the first thing that struck us was how friendly and calming he was, which made US feel so much calmer. I (groom) have always felt a little awkward posing for photos, so I was a bit nervous about that. However, Chao’s experience working with couples really shone through as getting us to pose for all of our shots felt natural and effortless. Throughout the event, he took the initiative to figure out what spot and angles would yield the best photos, and suggested exactly where to go and what to do, which was exactly what we needed.

We had a very small, intimate wedding, and we are so glad to have had Chao take part in it. After everything was said and done, he edited and sent the perfectly edited photos (and all raw/unedited photos) MUCH more quickly than he initially promised. Needless to say, we were very pleased with the final results!

Though our wedding was on the smaller side, I can say with confidence based on our experience (and based on other stellar reviews) that Chao would produce excellent photos for any sized wedding or event. He exemplifies the perfect combination of professionalism, expertise, and friendliness. We highly recommend Windcatcher Photography!
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Natasha L. Sent on 10/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

To catch us, was his real test.

We decided to pick Windcatcher as our engagement photographer due to response time and flexibility. He was able to let us know when was the best lighting. We were not expecting his enthusiasm level while taking our pictures. He also was very clear in directions and what angle was working at the moment. He let us be as natural as possible even with props.
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Uni Sent on 02/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

Chao was an absolute pleasure to work with both before and during our wedding. After checking out a variety of other photographers, we found him on Weddingwire and couldn’t be happier with how things turned out. During our preliminary correspondence, he was very patient and truly listened to our vision for the event. He was extremely professional, efficient, and flexible, executing our desired shot list and accommodating guests even when our initial timeline was altered. In addition to his professionalism and hard work, Chao is an amazing photographer who was able to perfectly capture even the most difficult shots we requested, including night pictures in the cold of winter. Throughout the evening, he did a great job of circulating around the room, taking beautiful shots in addition to the ones we had requested, while always being available whenever someone needed a photo to be taken. Also, Chao did an outstanding job of giving us direction to ensure we would look our best, while at the same time keeping the mood relaxed. Within a day of our wedding, he reached out to us and sent some sample pictures with the rest to follow shortly. This added a nice personal touch to his service, as it allowed my wife and I to get a glimpse of his skill and remind ourselves of all the fun and joy of the night before. We cannot recommend him highly enough and are so happy he was there to help us capture moments from our wedding which we will look back to forever. Thanks so much, Chao!
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We've had so many positive experiences with Windcatcher Photography. Our couples always have a great time with them and the photos that we've seen are beautiful! Always a pleasure.

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