Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer
Joshua Brown Photography is a Hudson Valley-based wedding photography studio with over 25 years of experience in capturing authentic, unposed moments. Founded by former photojournalist Joshua Brown, the studio specializes in storytelling through candid imagery that preserves the emotional essence of weddings. Our team prioritizes natural lighting, unobtrusive documentation, and fast turnaround times, delivering galleries within days rather than months.We serve clients globally while maintaining deep local knowledge of Hudson Valley and Catskills venues, offering expertise in both large weddings and intimate elopements. Our approach emphasizes genuine human connection over staged aesthetics, ensuring clients receive timeless images that reflect their unique celebration.
Services
Wedding Photography
Videography
Elopement Packages
Family Portraits
Headshots
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of wedding photography experience with a photojournalistic approach
- Specialized in unobtrusive documentation of authentic moments
- Global experience with deep local knowledge of Hudson Valley venues
- Fast turnaround with galleries delivered within days
- Comprehensive packages including photography, videography, and photo booth
What people say
Genuine moments
Unobtrusive approach
Fast turnaround
Beautiful lighting
Captured emotions
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures authentic moments using natural light and photojournalistic techniques. We document ceremonies, receptions, and candid interactions without intrusive posing. With 25+ years of experience, we focus on storytelling through emotional expressions and environmental context. Clients receive high-resolution digital galleries within days, with optional album design and print services available.
Wedding Videography
We create cinematic wedding films that complement our photography services. Using silent cameras and natural lighting, our videographers document key moments without disrupting events. Packages include ceremony vows, speeches, and curated highlights edited into a short film. Clients also receive vertical clips suitable for social media sharing while maintaining the same unobtrusive approach as our photography.
Elopement Packages
Specialized elopement services include location scouting, officiant coordination, and photography coverage. Packages start at $1,800 for 2-hour sessions in scenic Hudson Valley locations. We offer forest ceremonies, private estate options, and assistance with vendor connections for flowers, catering, and accommodations while maintaining our signature authentic documentation style.
Family Portraits
Natural light family photography sessions available in Hudson Valley locations or our Newburgh studio. Options include 20-minute mini sessions ($450) and full-hour sessions ($1,000) with multiple outfit changes and locations. We specialize in candid family interactions while offering posed elements upon request, with digital downloads and print options included.
Headshots
Commercial and personal headshot photography services for professionals, seniors, and online profiles. Sessions range from quick 5-minute ($99) to full-hour ($1,000) packages with location options in scenic Hudson Valley parks or controlled studio settings. Includes basic retouching and multiple digital file formats.
People
Joshua Brown
Lead Photographer
25-year wedding photography veteran and former photojournalist specializing in authentic storytelling. Based in Newburgh, NY, with global experience. Known for calm demeanor and ability to capture candid moments without disrupting events.
Questions
What wedding photography packages do you offer?
Packages start at $4,000 for photography, $3,500 for videography, with elopements from $1,800. All include digital galleries and editing.
Do you photograph weddings outside the Hudson Valley?
Yes, while based in the Hudson Valley, we travel globally for weddings and have experience working in diverse locations.
How long does it take to receive wedding photos?
Galleries are typically delivered within 3-7 days after your event, with some delivered as quickly as 24 hours.
Can we customize our wedding package?
Yes, we customize packages to include specific hours, locations, and services like photo booths or engagement sessions.
Do you offer elopement packages?
Yes, we offer specialized elopement packages starting at $1,800 that include location guidance and officiant services.
