Jon Pivko

tography style to make sure we were comfortable - and having fun. He was easy-going and personable, yet extremely professional. During both the welcome event and wedding day, Jon seemed to be somehow every where, making sure that every photo and moment was captured. Kudos to his team for doing everything possible to block the sun, even if that meant holding a heavy lamp up in the air for way too many photos.

ove, joy and good vibes from our day, and we feel so lucky to have such a beautiful gallery from our wedding day to treasure. Even beyond our photos, Jon is an awesome person to work with. Any time we were with Jon, he was so kind and professional, but also made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. We sincerely loved having Jon with us to capture our wedding day and adore all of our amazing photos!

so having someone we were comfortable with and with a great sense of humor was huge for us. Our day was a little chilly and he made sure to get all of the beautiful shots with his second shooter Michael. Jon has a great eye for portraits, editorial photos, and candid moments that make you relive the day over and over!

talented and captures everything so beautifully. Not only is he great at what he does but he is amazing to work with. He is so nice, understanding, professional, the list goes on and on. Wedding day can be hectic but he made sure we stayed on schedule and took all the pictures on our shot list. He has not only captured my wedding but my two sister's weddings as well and we wish we had another sister so we could work with him again. Long story short, if you want the best pictures for your wedding day, book Jon.

e cannot WAIT to see how the photos come out!

the day. I truly do not know how he captured it ALL. Oh, and he happens to bring a calm, easy going energy to the day that makes everyone feel at ease. I cannot recommend him enough. I’d say my husband and I are tough critics… and we’re blown away by his work. So glad we went with Jon, would hire him 100 times over. Go with him.

le. He captured our special day perfectly. He was professional and very accommodating. He guided us and made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. He made sure we were stress free and went above and beyond with the photos he delivered. Thank you so much Jon!

ress our sincere gratitude and thanks to Jon for capturing our special day. Jon is personable, provides excellent cues for us awkward folks that need modeling help, and is also able to capture the candids flawlessly. He has a great eye, and, above all, is a fantastic photographer. I am so thankful to Jon for capturing every second of our special day.

tos to keep in mind. On the day of our wedding, he was so easy to work with and truly captured the beauty of our wedding. We recently got all of our photos back and we are so happy with the outcome. These photos will last a lifetime. Thank you, Jon!

ding party is still commenting on how great they were. Jon especially is super personable, kind, patient, and quick to respond. There is no other photographer I would hire.

isma during the wedding. Thanks to Jon and his team, we now have a beautiful portfolio of photos and video that we can remember our special day by!

ur minimony last year, and this year’s wedding. Although I haven’t received the video yet, I know it is going to be amazing because of his video from our engagement and last year’s minimony. Great, great person to work with and he makes you look stunning even while we were dripping in sweat! Cannot recommend enough.

band and myself reviews hundreds of photographers portfolios, specifically looking for a certain aesthetic. We cant stand the generic wedding stills that most people end up getting. We wanted the photos to still breathe and capture the little moments. Jon's work captures just that. Even in the photos that are standard shots, Jon's work capture the life of the moment, his eye for these minute details truly makes his work stand above any other portfolio that we found. During our wedding which was planned for outside, mother nature decided to rain, and not only rain POUR. We had to work around the new landscape and were able to move our wedding photos to a romantic rain drenched first look, to stunning photos that have a renaissance vibe full of lush elegance. These photos are so stunning that all of our photographer friends are in awe of the photos. Jon's work, his ethic and his easy going nature make him such an amazing photographer. We cant wait to work with him for other family shoots as we grow our family.

eaking with Jon, that he was the one for us! We had already LOVED his work (and his photo-style, which really stands out from your classic 1,000-I'm so bored-posed-pictures wedding album) but and speaking to him was the icing on the cake (no pun intended). Jon is a class act, a pleasure to work with, and above all else an incredibly talented photographer. We were lucky enough to do an engagement shoot last summer with Jon too and it was a treat to spend time together before the big day. He also fully submerged himself in June ocean water (not so warm yet, as any North East coast beach-goer knows) to get *THE SHOT*. I could go on for days honestly, but will chalk it up to this: if you want to enjoy every aspect of this process from start to finish, end up with the most stunning wedding pictures, and have a few good laughs along the way, look no further. We feel so very lucky to have worked with Jon.

e for making this decision. Like many couples whose weddings were in jeopardy because of the pandemic, my husband and I were forced to rethink what our wedding would look like for the safety and well being of our guests. We ended up pivoting towards shooting a creative, "love story" short film with Jon that we would premiere virtually to our guests (*think not your average wedding video*). It was the most challenging yet fun and adventurous projects we've ever endeavored on and we honestly would not have wanted to venture on this journey with anyone other than Jon. Throughout our time working with him, we've experienced first hand how hard working and driven by passion he is. He will go above and beyond for his clients and is truly a master of his craft, taking just the right amount of creative risk to add something special to his art. But not only is his work so thoughtfully crafted; Jon is also just a genuine, laid back, no-bs type of guy. He is incredibly professional, looks out for your best interest, and is sensitive towards others. Even in the toughest of situations like what we've all faced in 2020, he was selfless, willing to be flexible, and gave 110%. I cannot stress enough how worth it and positive of an experience you'll have working with Jon. Seriously, you will not regret it.

hs are representative of them. I was nervous to take the engagement photos, but Jon made us feel so comfortable and he gave us the right amount of direction so that we didn't look or feel awkward. Jon was super accommodating during our Covid postponements/angst and accommodated our backyard micro wedding on only three weeks' notice. He was unobtrusive and found all the best spots for photos. He was 100% willing to work with us to make sure we captured our wedding properly. He got our digital gallery to us in exactly one week. Amazing. We could not be more pleased with the photos and with the service. We hope to have our big wedding in July and during all of the rescheduling, making sure Jon could be the photographer was always the top priority.

compliments about our engagement pictures, wedding photos, and highlight video. Our wedding lasted 2 days and 3 events and he came fully prepared for the task at hand by taking copious notes beforehand and knowing exactly how the days would play out. Our wedding was larger than most and he handled all our guests and family members professionally. We're so excited to enjoy these photos and videos for decades to come!

ce. The videos are breathtaking, the photos make you relive every moment - it exceeded any expectation we had. We can’t thank him enough!!

r complained and he went above and beyond taking outdoor shots without being asked. We were so grateful of his professionalism. Jon also communicated and coordinated well with our photographer, and I learned how important it is only because he did it so well. Jon really helped our day amazing and we can't thank him enough!

as able to capture in every picture. His candid shots are what really drew me in. After I picked my venue and wedding date (I was engaged now) I immediately contacted Jon and quickly after that, was a phone call to my now husband of me screaming into the phone "Jon Pivko is going to shoot our wedding!" We had a little meet & greet where Jon went over all of his packages with us and we just got to know each other better. Jon is so laid back (which helps if you're a nervous bride) but also professional and passionate about his work. He listens to what you want and he makes it happen. Fast forward to my wedding day and Jon was there prompt and prepared to live up to my expectations. After receiving my photos I can honestly say Jon went above and beyond for us. The photos are more amazing than I ever could have imagined and I am shocked at how he was able to capture every moment perfectly. I highly recommend Jon. There isn't a single thing I would change or add to my photos, he took care of it all.

ur pictures back within 6 weeks. All the pictures were put on the cloud and it was really easy to download and save to our external hard drive. Jon and second shooter Beth were very professional and made pictures so much fun. Jon made sure that we kept to our schedule, got all the photos we requested and I especially loved all the candid shots at the reception. I wish we could do it all over again!

actly what my husband and I wanted for our wedding. Not only did Jon deliver, he DELIVERED. Jon has an eye for amazing shots - and really captured the essence of our wedding! My husband and I could not be more thrilled with the photos, and working with him on our wedding day was a blast! He was super professional, extremely organized and made sure all the shots that we wanted were taken! He was always willing to answer any questions we had and made himself available to us throughout the process. He even met us at our venue to do a pre-wedding walk-through. On our wedding day, Jon felt a part of our family, and kept us laughing and smiling throughout the day. If you’re looking for an amazing photographer and an all-around great guy, look no further!

r photographer for our 6/14/19 wedding after seeing some previous pictures he took at our venue and it was the absolute best decision we made! Then, when we got the pictures back that he took for our engagement shoot, we knew 100% that we could not have chosen anyone else. Jon takes the kind of pictures that are classic, timeless, and genuine. He doesn't over-edit with stupid effects etc. - he takes real pictures, with real emotion and will do whatever it takes (lie in a thick bed of bushes) to get the perfect picture. He was an absolute pleasure to work with - very easygoing and calm - which is what you need when you're going 1,000 miles a minute on your wedding day. During the entire process, he was responsive and always willing to answer any question I had - you deal directly with him which I really appreciated as a consumer. Jon, thank you SO MUCH for making our day picture perfect - you are the absolute best. People, you will NOT GO WRONG with Jon for your photographer - look nowhere else!!!

sy to get along with. My wedding day went smoothly through the picture taking process. Jon did not waste a bit of time as he was constantly taking pictures from the moment he got there to the moment the night was over. During the reception, you hardly knew he was even there. He moves swiftly through the crowd without interrupting a single moment and captures genuine and authentic moments. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer for my wedding day. Jon is simply amazing and by far the best decision I made when it came to my planning. He is organized and straightforward in every step of the process from booking him to receiving your photos. He responds to emails in a timely manner and extremely helpful. My pictures turned out absolutely stunning and I will cherish them forever. Thank you, Jon, for all your hard work! Don't hesitate to contact Jon!

was to work with. He is very professional, has an excellent eye, and can't recommend him enough.

good ideas for photos. His attention to detail was clear in our engagement shoot in Hoboken, where he followed us all around town for hours capturing important parts of our life together. He stayed for hours that day and even ended the session on top of the roof of our building to capture our final shot. Jon captured the vibe and energy of our wedding perfectly, without ever interrupting the flow of the night. He managed to get every shot we wanted and more, and all of our friends commented on how great he was and how he seemed to always be capturing the moment. Post-wedding, his edits were fantastic. All of our shots look incredible and exactly what we wanted - every shot looks authentic and the details are perfect. Jon was extremely helpful throughout the finalization of our albums as well. He cares so much about his subjects and his craft - it's clear in everything he does. Most importantly, Jon made us feel so comfortable every step of the way. He is a fantastic photographer, but an even better person - and someone we'll call a friend for years to come. We could not recommend Jon more, and hope to see him at a wedding soon!

wedding day. I cannot thank Jon enough. He is personable and professional. His style of photography is simply beautiful. The photos we have our amazing quality and we are so happy with the selection. He’s the best. On the day of your wedding you want to be surrounded by cool people - people who exude warmth and joy. Jon has a passion for photography and paired with his personality- it’s just great to have a photographer like him.

t bride to work with - a bit neurotic at times but Jon always stayed calm and made sure that my husband and I were always comfortable in the pre-wedding process and during the wedding itself. He sent us 12 photos the day after my wedding so we could post on social media - thats a lot of photos!! fully edited too. They were all gorgeous. I could not have asked for a better photography team. He was kind and gentle with me and my bridal party all day & the pictures all came out stunning because everyone was so relaxed in his capable hands. His pricing is very reasonable - I hired him, a secondary photographer and a videographer for under 5k total. Book fast because he is a rising star! His team didn't miss a beat - they caught all of the beautiful moments throughout the day but they never got in the way or felt like a nuisance. I cannot recommend Pivko Photography enough - check out his website!! His work speaks for itself - the crisp and colorful pictures will make your wedding album a huge success. All of my guests were in awe of how stunning the photos came out from my wedding and how quickly I got them back. I can't wait to see the rest of the photos & video in 6-8 weeks - which is the turn around time for the album & highlight reel. Don't wait - book now. You won't regret it.

ot and knew right off the bat our decision to bring on the Pivko team for our wedding was the best we'd made. If you're looking for a photographer - he's your guy! Jon keeps the energy up, but natural. His team on the day of our wedding (photo and video) were all so professional and truly FUN. We loved having them as extra people to share our wedding day with. We can't say thank you enough to the Pivko Photography team for being so great - we wish we could use them over and over again!

when there are 8 bridesmaids and 9 groomsmen! He was such a dream to work with and so professional. My husband and I felt like we could be ourselves in front of the camera and Jon embraced it all. This was the best day of our lives and we could not have asked for a better photographer. We would HIGHLY recommend Jon to anyone!

on a personal level as well. Jon is laid back and easy going, which made us feel so comfortable during both our engagement shoot and wedding day shoot with him. Our friends and family can’t get over how fantastic our pictures came out and we couldn’t have picked a better guy for the job. You can’t go wrong by choosing Jon!

ble. Jon is a true artist; book him for your wedding and it’ll be the best decision.

ke a priority—and who doesn’t want to feel like a priority when planning their wedding? After our first phone meeting I knew he would be our photographer. He was confident, professional and able to provide a sense of ease and calming to the situation. Being a great guy most definitely helped, but the most important piece was his impeccable eye! He is super creative and loves to take risks that pay off with excellent pictures. He makes sure you are having fun and creates an awesome energy to keep the photo shoot moving. It’s not every day you find someone who is respectful, talented and stays true to themselves. Jon ended up doing our engagement shoot, wedding photos and video. He doesn’t know yet but I look forward to having him do our maturity shoot and whatever else the future holds. I’ll just call him my lifetime photographer! Thanks again Jon!

hour day at our wedding. At our engagement shoot, Jon was so kind, funny, and professional. We felt so nervous about posing, but Jon was a blast to be with, and put us at ease immediately. He has an amazing knack for making his clients comfortable, and has an incredible, artistic eye for beautiful settings and shots. We were absolutely over-the-moon about our engagement photos- and I really can't stress that enough - they are GORGEOUS! One of the things that drew us to Pivko Photography was the journalistic, candid, and artistic sensibility that Jon has as a photographer. Jon drove out-of-state for our wedding, and agreed to be there for the entire day. His professionalism and dedication to his work was apparent from the moment he arrived with his assistant. He took the perfect combination of candid and posed shots, as we had requested, and was so easy-going and fun to be around! The finished wedding photos are absolutely STUNNING. Dreamy, romantic, artistic, beautifully composed, and beautifully shot. We were blown away by Jon's work and cannot recommend him enough. He is an incredibly talented photographer and a truly wonderful person! Thank you, Jon, for making our day amazing, and for giving us such gorgeous photo memories!!

mely professional and was a great addition to our wedding. We had so many guests complimenting his work throughout the day and even more amazed when we got the pictures back. Wedding planning is very stressful, so to have someone come in and be helpful instead of more stress, is a blessing. If you have the opportunity - work with him!!

️ was concerned about the lighting at our venue and he started going off about words I️ didn’t quite understand, but I️ knew he was passionate which was perfect. Even before anyone saw a picture, we got tons of compliments on him. During our wedding, he seemed to be everywhere! Every time someone tried to take an iPhone photo, he was there to get a better version. We didn’t have too many requests for photos. We just wanted candid coverage of the day and I’m so glad we didn’t put any restrictions on him and trusted his eye. I️ did have one photo request and that picture turned out amazing! While it took a bit to get our photos, it was well worth the wait. We can not recommend him enough! Hiring him for our wedding was one of the best decisions!

considering... I wanted to make sure I was getting the best photographer in our price range so I did lots of research! Jon fit the style I was looking for and the budget. He was the second photographer my fiancé and I met with (out of our long list). As soon as we saw his work and got the chance to talk with him, we knew we had found our photographer and scrapped the rest off our list! I can't say enough good things about Jon. We just had our engagement shoot and we had so much fun. Mind you, we were both kind of on edge because we thought it would be this weird/awkward process... not at all. Jon made us feel so comfortable, like we were hanging out with a friend (seriously Jon, change your name to "Not Awkward Photography" like we discussed). We were always talking, cracking up and having such a good time that time flew by. After the engagement session, my fiancé and I couldn't stop talking about it. We haven't seen our engagement pictures yet (dying to!) but that's how much we trust him. Jon has such amazing talent to capture beautiful moments and I have no doubt that our pictures are going to come out wonderful. And for the price point? Look no where else. He should be charging so much more for his work and I am thrilled we were able to find such an amazing photographer in our budget, because this was very important to us. I've heard some horror stories where people decided to cheap it out and ended up having horrible photos of their wedding day, or where their photographer was rude and literally yelling and giving guests/bridal party attitudes... You will not get this with Jon. He really is just a great guy. Trust me, book him...you will not regret it.

or itself. On our first meeting he showed us some of his work and his use of light and capturing non-staged moments really highlighted what we were looking for. He also made it very comfortable to take photos in what could be an awkward situation. He captured our engagement photos at the same location we were engaged 2 years prior and when it came to our wedding day he found all the iconic spots in Brooklyn we wanted to take pictures. We would high recommend!

y can sometimes be difficult to handle but he was kind, courteous and respectful and got everyones attention without a problem. He made my wedding day go so so smoothly! I HIGHLY suggest the photo booth- it was a huge hit with my friends and family and they were all able to email the pictures and get it on social media/ online, etc. He is also INCREDIBLY talented. The pictures from the wedding came out amazing and captured our personality/ emotions perfectly and never felt staged. I.could.not.recommend.him.enough!

ntive, down to Earth, and most importantly, he was creative and has a great eye for catching the best shots. He was extremely professional, reliable, prompt and very kind. I can't wait to book him again for another shoot in the future!

ing photographer - and Jon came in like a knight on a white horse to save the day. Being in events for last 7 years - I have never experienced services from a vendor the way we did with Jon. From our engagement shoot at 6AM (because he insisted that was the best time for photos as the sun rose), consistent contact in between then and our henna night and then our wedding - we spent a great deal of time with Jon and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. He set up a meeting with us the week prior to our wedding in order to go through all "must-have" photos for the day of - and didn't miss a single shot. He went on top of patios and under trees to shooting from literally the ground. He (we think) had a great time shooting our special days and it showed in his demeanor and energy while shooting. He gave us every bit of effort that he had. Normally people wait until after receiving the product before reviewing (we can't wait to see it all!) but we felt it was important to leave this review based on our overall experience of working with Jon and his team. Because as stressful and as hair-pulling of an experience that planning a wedding can be - Jon made it that much less stressful for us and we truly enjoyed every minute of working with him. We are forever grateful that our paths crossed and wish we had more events to throw just so we can work with him again! I/we could go on for days of listing reasons to work with him, the most important thing to note - you will be nothing short of beyond satisfied and happy should you choose Pivko Photography to capture your special day. Thank you a million times over to Jon and his team!

Let me tell you - this guy is phenomenal. His ability to capture moments that pass in the blink of an eye is uncanny. His eye for detail, his professionalism, and his awesome personality - you will not regret booking him even for a second. Our venue failed to mention that we could use golf carts for photos, but that didn't stop Jon from sprinting all over the golf course up and down ridiculous hills making sure he got the best shots for us. Booking Jon was hands down the easiest part of the wedding planning process. His video team was also outstanding. It was like they weren't even there! The video they provided to us feels like a produced documentary/movie. Our friends and family were in complete awe, as were we. Looking back at our photos and videos, he truly captured our day perfectly. Thank you so much Jon!

from our ridiculously hot outdoor engagement shoot to our hectic wedding day. It really felt like having a (talented) friend taking our pictures. We trusted him 1000% in everything that he did because we knew he knew what he was talking about. On our wedding day there would be a certain lighting for a picture or a pose that was fun and Jon would get super excited which made us excited! You can tell he has such enthusiasm and passion for what he does. He also did the video for us which we can't wait to see. We waffled back and forth on if we even wanted to do video, but I'm so excited we decided to! There are so many memories from the wedding day I can't wait to play back again and watch. I'll recommend Jon to anyone who'll listen. He was amazing!

before they would share their pricing. Jon was transparent with his pricing, and wasn't pushy. I had a feeling that Jon was going to be easy to work with - and I was right. We booked engagement photos with him as well so that we could meet him before our wedding day. After that short session we could tell that we made the right choice. It was actually FUN! For our wedding day, we were going for more candid than posed, and we wanted pictures that looked like us but not so edited that it didn't look natural. He captured our personalities and went above and beyond with everything he promised. Also, we took a chance and hired a young film maker that he works with as part of our package and WOW he exceeded our expectations. It was a short film! We get so many compliments on our pictures and wedding film. We couldn't be happier with the finished product. He truly cares about getting it right. THANK YOU, JON! Pivko Photography = A++