Business Details
Award-Winning Wedding & Event Photographer in Sleepy Hollow, NY
Todd Shapera Photography is a globally recognized photography studio specializing in capturing life's most significant moments with artistic precision and emotional depth. With a career spanning four decades, our founder has documented stories across 56 countries for prestigious publications and organizations, including The New York Times and The Financial Times of London. This extensive photojournalism background informs our approach to weddings, mitzvahs, and events, ensuring every image tells a compelling story. Our work has been honored with the 2023 Larry Salley Photography Award and featured in major publications, reflecting our commitment to excellence.Clients benefit from personalized service, rapid turnaround times, and a team that combines technical mastery with an unobtrusive style. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships through integrity, creativity, and a deep understanding of our clients' unique visions. Our global perspective and local expertise in the Hudson Valley and New York make us a trusted partner for discerning clients seeking timeless imagery.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Destination Weddings
Photojournalism Projects
Family Portraits
Event Videography
Photo Booth Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of global photojournalism experience in 56+ countries
- Our team provides personalized, unobtrusive coverage of weddings and events
- We guarantee delivery of edited photos within two weeks of events
- Our photographers are fluent in English and Spanish for international clients
- We've received 50+ global WedAwards for wedding photography excellence
Associations and certifications
- Arts Westchester Larry Salley Photography Award
What people say
Exceptional photographer
Artistic eye
Professional and flexible
Quick turnaround
Captured every moment
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service combines photojournalistic storytelling with artistic composition to capture every emotional moment. We document ceremonies, receptions, and pre-wedding preparations with unobtrusive precision across New York, Connecticut, and global destinations. Clients receive over 1,000 edited images within two weeks, with options for second shooters and videography. Our expertise at venues like Tappan Hill Mansion and Lyndhurst ensures flawless execution.
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Specializing in Jewish coming-of-age celebrations, we document both temple ceremonies and reception festivities with cultural sensitivity. Our team captures candid moments at venues like Kol Ami and Bet Torah while maintaining formal portrait traditions. Clients benefit from pre-event consultations and rapid delivery of 1,200+ images. Our decade-long relationships with synagogues ensure seamless coordination.
Destination Weddings
We provide international coverage for weddings in locations ranging from Sedona to Savannah. Our experience navigating logistical challenges includes pre-venue scouting and lighting assessments. Clients receive comprehensive packages that include travel coordination and multi-day event documentation. Our portfolio includes ceremonies in Cuba, Maine's coastal islands, and New York's Botanical Gardens.
Engagement Sessions
These portrait sessions focus on capturing couples' unique relationships in locations meaningful to them. We offer guidance on wardrobe coordination and location selection while maintaining natural interactions. Sessions include digital galleries with 150+ edited images and options for cinematic slideshow creation. Popular locations include Hudson River vistas and Newport RI.
Photojournalism Projects
Our documentary photography spans four decades of global assignments for publications like The New York Times. Current projects focus on Cuban daily life and environmental conservation. We employ discreet observation techniques to capture authentic moments, with options for exhibition-quality prints and multimedia storytelling packages.
People
Todd Shapera
Founder & Lead Photographer
With 40 years of international photojournalism experience across 56 countries, Todd brings documentary storytelling expertise to weddings and events. His work has appeared in The New York Times and Financial Times, while his Cuban cultural project earned the 2023 Larry Salley Award. He holds an MA from Columbia University and BA from Vassar College.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in weddings, mitzvahs, engagement sessions, destination events, and documentary projects. Our packages include second shooters, videography, and photo booth services.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve New York, Westchester, Connecticut, and New Jersey, with extensive experience at venues like Tappan Hill Mansion and Lyndhurst. We also travel globally for destination weddings.
How quickly will we receive our photos?
We guarantee delivery of fully edited galleries within two weeks of your event, with preview images often available within 48 hours.
What sets you apart from other photographers?
Our photojournalism background enables authentic storytelling, while decades of experience ensure flawless execution at over 50 WedAward-winning events.
Can you accommodate multilingual clients?
Yes, our team is fluent in English and Spanish, with experience working in diverse cultural settings across 56 countries.
How do you handle unexpected weather on wedding days?
We proactively scout venues beforehand and creatively adapt to conditions, using alternative lighting and indoor compositions to maintain quality.
