Kelly Prizel Photography

Kelly Prizel is a wedding photographer based on the Upper West Side of New York City, with a strong focus on LGBTQ+ weddings. Her style is natural and photojournalistic, built around real emotion rather than staged poses.

Why she suits LGBTQ+ couples

Kelly Prizel Photography is LGBTQ+-owned, and Kelly came into wedding photography partly because she wanted to see more gay people and people of color in wedding images. Her galleries are full of two grooms and two brides. She is drawn to couples who do things their own way, the nerdy, the pet-obsessed and those who could not care less about a shot of the shoes. Past couples describe feeling completely at ease in front of her camera.

What she offers

• Wedding day photography
• Engagement sessions
• A second photographer
• Additional hours of coverage
• High-resolution digital files
• Albums, including flush-mount designs

How she works

The easiest way to check her availability is to send a text. From there she will talk through your plans and the coverage you need. On the day she looks for moments as they happen, from the vows to a hora on the dance floor at a queer Jewish wedding. The engagement session gives you a chance to get used to her camera before the wedding, so you feel relaxed when it counts.

Where she covers

She is based in Manhattan and photographs weddings across New York City, including Brooklyn, as well as in the Hudson Valley. Couples have also booked her for weddings in New Jersey and Washington, DC.