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As two people who feel awkward and uncomfortable in front of a camera, Stefan’s ability to make us feel comfortable and even enjoy the process is unbelievable. We had three separate events on two days. Stefan was the lone shooter on day one and was accompanied by Adam for the next.
Maybe it’s Stefan’s former life as a photojournalist, but the photos we received encapsulate the feelings that were felt on that weekend. We wanted more candids than posed photos and he delivered. He was receptive, super organized, quick to respond, and extremely professional. Post-wedding weekend, he was quick to get us a highlight reel and plenty of photos to choose from. He was even kind enough to make an edit request come to life.
Two of our events were cultural events that Stefan is unfamiliar with. He took our background info and directions and was incredibly respectful and captured all the important moments. At a time when many wedding vendors are criticized for their lack of preparation for cultural events, Stefan was wonderful to work with and was praised by guests for his ability to be a fly on the wall and capture what mattered most.
Highly recommend working with Stefan. The experience is enjoyable and the end result is something you will be bragging about for years to come.
Jeyandini F.
5.0
Stefan did an absolutely AMAZING job photographing our engagement session and our wedding! WOW. We first found him on Facebook after winning a free engagement photography session, and after recieving those photos immediately decided he was the perfect one to capture our wedding moments. The best choice! Him and a photography partner of his (Jessica Ahrens since we wanted two photographers) gave so many wonderfully captured photos that we will cherish forever. He even went above and beyond making us a little photo book after the wedding was over! Stefan is extremely talented and we recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing photographer
Serena L.
5.0
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Stefan Ludwig Photography, based in Buffalo, NY, is a wedding photography company. The most special moments of your day can be forever preserved in founder Stefan’s unobtrusive style. He doesn’t want to influence you or your loved ones to act unnaturally. This skilled artist is also happy to document your special day on film if you would rather remember your wedding through a video.
Stefan was born in Münster, Germany, and worked as a journalist for several years. He usually wrote for financial newspapers, websites, and magazines. Tech companies were a common topic. Through his work, he was introduced to the world of photography. It awakened an enthusiasm in him for documenting important stories and moments on film. When he discovered wedding photography, it fanned the flames of his excitement even further. Stefan Ludwig Photography was born out of this eagerness to share the love between each couple. He cherishes the opportunity to be involved in someone’s special day and witness the outpourings of emotion. He has since worked at over 150 weddings across the world, including in Canada, Brazil, and Germany. Location is not an obstacle, as he is happy to travel long distances for weddings.
Couples can choose from a range of packages from Stefan Ludwig Photography. The most minimalistic package offers either photo or video for up to 10 hours of coverage. Stefan’s candid style creates an honest time capsule of your day, catching moments you might not have even noticed. A second package promises a curated highlight video, complete with incredible drone footage. Stefan is accompanied by a second photographer, ensuring consistently high coverage of your day. The most comprehensive package produces photos, a short film, and a feature film that contains the speeches. The shorter film is perfect for sharing with your loved ones on social media. Stefan can tell the story of your relationship through interviews, or heartfelt letters.
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Stefan Ludwig
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Born in Germany. Worked as a journalist for various magazines, newspapers and websites for about 10 years. Started photographing weddings in 2013. Internship at Kai Pohlkamp Photographie in Münster, Germany in 2014. Moved to Buffalo, NY in 2015. Photographer and Videographer at Stefan Ludwig Photography.
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Serena L
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5.0
Stefan did an absolutely AMAZING job photographing our engagement session and our wedding! WOW. We first found him on Facebook after winning a free engagement photography session, ...
and after recieving those photos immediately decided he was the perfect one to capture our wedding moments. The best choice! Him and a photography partner of his (Jessica Ahrens since we wanted two photographers) gave so many wonderfully captured photos that we will cherish forever. He even went above and beyond making us a little photo book after the wedding was over! Stefan is extremely talented and we recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing photographer
Jeyandini F
5.0
As two people who feel awkward and uncomfortable in front of a camera, Stefan’s ability to make us feel comfortable and even enjoy the process is unbelievable. We had three separat...
e events on two days. Stefan was the lone shooter on day one and was accompanied by Adam for the next.
Maybe it’s Stefan’s former life as a photojournalist, but the photos we received encapsulate the feelings that were felt on that weekend. We wanted more candids than posed photos and he delivered. He was receptive, super organized, quick to respond, and extremely professional. Post-wedding weekend, he was quick to get us a highlight reel and plenty of photos to choose from. He was even kind enough to make an edit request come to life.
Two of our events were cultural events that Stefan is unfamiliar with. He took our background info and directions and was incredibly respectful and captured all the important moments. At a time when many wedding vendors are criticized for their lack of preparation for cultural events, Stefan was wonderful to work with and was praised by guests for his ability to be a fly on the wall and capture what mattered most.
Highly recommend working with Stefan. The experience is enjoyable and the end result is something you will be bragging about for years to come.
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Jasmine A
5.0
Dear reader of this review,
Stefan is amazing! The work he does really speaks for itself.
My husband and I were a little late in the game when it came to finding a photographer. ...
We wanted someone who could do both photography and videography, and that’s when we found Stefan. From the very beginning, he was so kind and such a joy to work with.
On our very first Zoom call, we already knew he was the one we wanted. At the time, he was in Germany—it was midnight for him, but 6 PM for us here in the States. Anyone willing to stay up that late just to get to know us is clearly dedicated to their clients!
Even though we had already taken our own engagement photos, Stefan offered us a free session with him so we could get comfortable working together before the wedding. I’m so glad he did, because it made our actual wedding day so much easier and more relaxed.
On the big day, Stefan and Colin were not only kind but also super attentive. Colin kept checking that we stayed hydrated (it was such a hot day!), and both of them made sure everything we needed was taken care of. Watching them work together was such a treat—they make a great team.
So if you’re on the fence about booking Stefan for photos or video—just do it! You won’t regret it.
Thank you again, Stefan, for everything you did. We’ll definitely be back whenever we need a photographer!
From two very happy newlyweds,
Jasmine & Sage Fiorucci
Jill J
5.0
Stefan was amazing to work with for our wedding at the Delaware Park Marcy Casino in September 2022. From the start he was responsive, fun, and great at guiding us through the proc...
ess. He was amazing to work with; our meetings with him were fun and put us at ease while also being incredibly informative. Even though we were planning our wedding from out of town, we never had a difficult time getting in touch. Day of, he went above and beyond, traveling with us to a few locations for pictures and walking us through a variety of shots. He even stayed a bit late to make sure he captured everything we wanted when the reception was running behind schedule. He had a few preview photos ready to see before the reception even ended and had all the rest available for us to view in an easily accessible online gallery a few weeks later. His giffy booth was also a hit with our guests.
Our photos turned out gorgeous! He has a great eye for the posed shots but was also great at capturing people smiling and having fun naturally, which is exactly what we wanted. I could not recommend anyone more highly.
Emily L
5.0
Stefan’s photography style immediately caught our eye when we were looking for a photographer. He prefers to capture the day in real, candid moments as opposed to posed shots. Don’...
t get me wrong, he will do all of the posed family/bridal party shots you want, but we loved the idea of being able to look back at our photos and really dive back into the feelings and vibes of the day. We hired Stefan for our engagement photos and wedding day and both days, along with all of the planning and communicating in the background, were seamless, relaxed and fun. Stefan (and his partner Heather, who was wonderful as well) is a pro and knew how to direct us and make us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Stefan listened to our wishes and feedback and we absolutely love how our photos came out. We also did a highlight video, which is a 5 minute video and is SO fun to watch. We didn’t want a full length video because we didn’t think we’d watch it, so we were really glad the highlight video was offered. And lastly, we had our dads officiate our ceremony and decided at the last minute to have Stefan do a full length ceremony video, and we’re so glad we did because we didn’t get to fully take in all of the words in that moment and now we can. Highly recommend Stefan!
Emily N
5.0
Stefan is such a talented photographer, as his Instagram can attest to...We have gotten so many compliments on all of our photos by him and we absolutely loved working with him! St...
efan is so kind hearted and easy to work with. I trust him and his abilities for both photography and videography. We received a beautiful short video from our engagement shoot and I cannot wait to see our final results from our wedding day! I highly recommend Stefan for any photography needs because of talents, his personality, and his value! Our price included an engagement shoot with photos and video, full day-of services with 2 photographers and 1 videographer, and GIPHY booth (our guests LOVED it and so did we!)
Stephanie C
5.0
My wedding was the first time I have ever hired a professional photographer. I spent a long time going through portfolios of local photographers trying to find the perfect one, and...
I thought Stefan’s work was by far the best. He interviewed me prior to the wedding to get and idea of who my husband and I were as a couple, and then touched base with me again to go over last details prior to the wedding day. He was punctual, kept me updated on guests and anything I needed to know before the ceremony began, and was focused on getting the best shots. Post ceremony, he made the process of getting mine and my husband’s couple shots painless, and we were comfortable in his presence. I feel like we received the edited photos in an incredibly timely manner, as well as our highlight video. The photos were absolutely beautiful, far beyond my expectations, and the video is such an important memory to hold onto. He did an amazing job of catching all the important parts of our special day. I highly recommend Stefan Ludwig Photography to anyone and everyone looking for a wedding (or any occasion) photographer.
Jessica D
5.0
Stefan photographed my brothers wedding years ago and we loved how their photos turned out so when it came time to pick a photographer for our own wedding, it was a no brainer. I ...
cannot find to words to really capture how well done our wedding photos turned out. Stefan and Libby did the most amazing job capturing the genuine happiness this day was filled with. Every single picture tells a story of what was happening in that moment. The highlight film was more than we could have asked for. Stefan did the most amazing job taking footage from the entire day and putting it into a 6 minute highlight film that brings back all the feelings from that day. I would 100% recommend him if you want the most stunning, not overly edited, candid photos from your big day.
Megan F
5.0
We were lucky to have Stefan as our videographer for our wedding. Stefan was easy to work with from our first meeting, we carried through our wedding day and through to the date h...
e provided us with our films. His work speaks for itself and we knew we were in good hands. His style of videography is unique and we were so excited to see what he would do with our footage. He was helpful and flexible during our wedding day and worked well with our other vendors and wedding party. He captured the most beautiful moments from our day and we are so grateful we will have them to cherish and remember long into the future. He used drone footage of our venue and first look locations, interviews, and audio from our ceremony alongside amazing video of moments throughout the entire day. Highly recommend Stefan to any couple looking for someone who can seamlessly create a film that showcases the story of the best day of your life.
Jackie F
5.0
My husband and I got very lucky to book Stefan! He arrived early on the day of our wedding, he captured images I didn't remember seeing the day of our wedding, so it was great to s...
ee the visual story he created afterwards! He has such calming presence and we felt very comfortable around him! Almost like a friend that we've known for years. He has such an incredible talent, and we loved every photo as well as our video he created of our special day. Hiring Stefan was one of the best investments! Thank you Stefan for everything :) -Jackie & Yann
Miller B
5.0
Stefan was wonderful to work with! He was incredibly timely with all replies to questions when planning our wedding and made us feel extremely comfortable throughout the day of our...
wedding. We could not be happier with the photo gallery and highlight video from our day. We really enjoyed Stefan's style of photography he did a great job capturing natural moments from the day instead of posed photos. Stefan could not come more highly recommended from us!
Kristen S
5.0
From the moment we got our proposal pictures, we knew we wanted to book Stefan to photograph our wedding day. His style and sensitivity to scenery composed the perfect pictures, an...
d we couldn't be happier with the results. Wedding day, he moved effortlessly and made sure everything ran smoothly—not to mention took the most stunning and breathtaking photos. His willingness to travel was also very appreciated. We highly recommend Stefan!
Jamie M
5.0
Stefan was so easy to work with! I would 1000% recommend him for any wedding or event. I could not have been more happy with how my photos and highlight video came out! If you are ...
looking for natural photos that capture the emotion of the day, which I didn’t know was possible until I got my wedding photos back, he is the photographer for you! I loved that he didn’t spend a ton of time making the wedding party pose it allowed me to enjoy the full day. It helped that he made the whole experience down to our engagement shoot a ton of fun. I promise you won’t be disappointed if you choose Stefan to work with ask pretty much any vendor or prior client he has cause all my vendors knew him and raved when I told them who my photographer was!
Ashley B
5.0
From the moment we hired Stefan Ludwig Photography everything was very clear and organized. We got wedding day photos, the highlight film and the Gifyyy booth. Our photos are abs...
olutely amazing and we love the candid style photography. We did first look photos and then we were able to spend more time with our guests and our group shots didn't take the entire cocktail hour so our wedding party was able to mingle too. The highlight film is everything! It captures our whole day in 5 minutes, it's beautiful and perfect! The Gifyyy Booth was a huge hit with our guests and those photos are so fun, I'm so glad we had it! We highly recommend Stefan!
Michael and Dana C
5.0
Incredibly professional and very quick moving. Stefan was able to capture photos of every key moment, and gather video clips for our wedding video with no assistance. The photos ar...
e very creative and we were blown away by the video he put together. He was very nice to talk with during the wedding reception. Worth every penny, we would highly recommend!
Lauren F
5.0
Stefan and his assistant were very professional and great at posing beautiful shots. They really went above and beyond by showing us a preview of our photos in slideshow form at ou...
r sweetheart table. There was even a moment during the wedding that the sunset was going to be perfect for a background, and Stefan came and got us so we didn’t miss it. This is something I would’ve never thought of! I can’t wait to see all our professional photos and video. I highly recommend using Stefan as your wedding photographer!
Jessica H
5.0
We hired Stefan to capture our wedding through photo & video. He also took our engagement pictures which we love so much. Stefan and his team are super talented, very creative, and...
professional. It down poured on our wedding and they made our pictures still look incredible. It also helped that all our vendors knew Stefan and love working with him! Stefan captured our day perfectly and we will cherish these photos and videos forever. The video is a nice touch and I highly recommend getting a video of your day! You won't regret it ! Thank you again Stefan and team!! - Jess & Marc Heintzman
Lauren K
5.0
Stefan was perfect and professional from start to finish. He truly wanted to get to know us and who we are as a couple. Both Stefan and his associate, Denny, are passionate about c...
apturing every detail and do it in such a beautiful way. My husband and I felt completely comfortable and had absolutely no issues while working with him. Stefan got our photos back to us in less than two weeks and they turned out GORGEOUS. I cannot wait to see the videos, but I already know they’ll be perfect as well. I HIGHLY recommend Stefan Ludwig Photo & Video.
Kristin G
5.0
Stefan did such a fantastic job at our wedding! He was soft spoken and had a ton of patience with our wild families (Lol). He was incredibly nice and even went into bushes filled w...
ith mosquitoes just to make our pictures that much more perfect. But what really made him the best was his generosity...
A week after our wedding, my grandpa passed away and Stefan captured my very last moments with him. When I reached out to Stefan requesting those photos sooner than the rest, he immediately sent them to me so I could share them with my family at his funeral. That is above and beyond exceptional service. Thank you for making our wedding a day filled with endless smiles and happy tears!
Ann K
5.0
STEFAN (ste-fahn) IS SIMPLY AMAZING. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! He is extremely professional, punctual, TALENTED, funny, kind, and responds very quickly! Oh, and he's a cat lover like m...
yself which automatically makes him a great person. I thoroughly did my research to make sure I chose the perfect photographer for our personalities. Stefan is the absolute MASTER of candid photos. He is also very willing to take all the group photos you want!! He managed to make me feel SUPER comfortable in front of the camera when I am normally a super awkward person!! He had our photos ready less than a week after our wedding day, amazing! Our photos and video are spectacular and I bawled like a baby going through them with my husband, it felt like it was our wedding day all over again!! He also shot our engagement photos and it felt like we were just casually hanging out with a good friend. Stefan is a great, down to earth guy and I think everyone should hire him for their wedding!!!!!
Response from Stefan Ludwig Photography
Wow Ann, I am blown away by this review! It means so much to read something like this! It ...
makes me so happy to see how you like the photos and your videos. You both were fantastic to work with and it felt so great working together again after the engagement photos!
Hannah W
5.0
I can't say enough good things about Stefan. Our wedding was in November in upstate NY. You would have no idea nearly everything outside was dead! Stefan has such a great eye for c...
omposition; all of our pictures are incredibly vibrant and extremely thoughtful! Candids and posed pictures alike, everything is laid out wonderfully and creatively. We chose the most basic package (1shooter, 9hrs, $2100) and we have more lovely pictures on our hands than we know what to do with! We were sent a link to an online gallery where we can easily download a high-quality version of any picture we want, so easy and simple to print and share with others! Stefan was also a huge pleasure to work with, he made everything easy, stress-free, and it was an honor to work with him!
Response from Stefan Ludwig Photography
Hi Hannah, thank you so much for all the kind words about my work! Glad to hear you have m...
ore lovely images than you know what to do with, that makes so happy. You two are definitely in the top 5 of the the most laid back couples of 2019, thank you so much for giving me all this creative freedom to create images that you cherish and love!
Victoria C
5.0
Stefan was such an amazing addition to our wedding. He was fun to work with and very professional. We had a lot going on the day of the wedding (ie. performances, changes in outfit...
s) and Stefan captured every important moment beautifully. He also got the wedding photos back to us much sooner than I expected, and they were all perfect! I love his style of mostly unposed photos, I feel like they represented the actual wedding day really well. Thanks so much Stefan!
Response from Stefan Ludwig Photography
Thank you so much Victoria, I'm glad you enjoyed working with us! You both were amazing on...
the day and I'm always thankful to be part of spectacular weddings like yours!
Emily M
5.0
Stefan was amazing to work with from the beginning, since I live in Albany and he is in Buffalo we spoke over FaceTime and I had no trouble with communicating my wishes. Going abo...
ve and beyond Stefan and his assistant Libby drove 4 hours and stayed in a hotel overnight to make it to my remote wedding. Once arrived they set about turning a surprise rainy day into a stress free and fun photo shoot. Stefan even took it upon himself to help the venue relocate the ceremony to the most picturesque spot. The pictures came out so beautiful and crisp looking, their dedication to the perfect shot was very clear. We were able to relax and be ourselves and were not harassed to smile and there was the perfect mix of pictures our families wanted and pictures that allowed him to have creative control.
Adam H
5.0
Stefan was our videographer and very knowledgeable and helpful during our wedding day. He is very experienced and friendly.
Emily W
5.0
From the very beginning Stefan was reliable and professional. We planned our wedding from half way across the country and Stefan made communicating easy whether it was FaceTime, e...
-mail, phone calls, or texts. This was so helpful to keep us both on the same page beforehand. On our big day Stefan and his second photographer (Libby) were talented, fun, and punctual! We are so thankful that grabbed us at just the right time for our sunset shoot. Within 3 weeks we had all our photos and within 1 month we had both videos (short and feature) and are beyond thrilled with the quality. Your wedding day goes by in a flash and all you have left is your photos and video -- choose wisely! Thanks, Stefan! :)
Anna Lisa D
5.0
We are thrilled that we chose Stefan as our wedding photographer. He is thoughtful, professional and efficient. We love that our engagement session photos, shot during a very cold ...
March rain, capture our love for each other (and the beautiful environment) without appearing unnatural or staged. Our wedding day photos are full of light and movement. Stefan managed to be present for so many special moments, including many we missed on the day itself. In addition to his role as photographer, he was exceptionally helpful in guiding us through the logistics of our wedding day. We give our biggest recommendation!
Kimberly C
5.0
Stefan was amazing to work with. He was punctual and got a lot of great shots. The pictures we received looked so good. He captured the love that my husband and I have for each ot...
her on camera, all the fun on the dance floor, and all the sentimental moments. He got all those candid moments in there too. Don't forget to use his Photo Booth. That was a hit at our wedding. Our day was nothing short of amazing. We would highly recommend Stefan for your wedding. You won't be dissapointed.
Preksha A
5.0
My husband and I came across Stefan last year when searching for wedding photographers in the the Buffalo area - one of the perks that drew us in was that he offers both video and...
photography packages which makes for a consistent product! We met with a few photographers and chose Stefan after a meeting with him and could not be happier!!
We scheduled our engagement session with him to get a feel for how he works - since we chose the highlight video package we also received an engagement video! Working with Stefan during our engagement session was so much fun! He helped put us at ease which helped us be more natural and not as awkward in front of the camera! We loved how our engagement pictures and video both turned out!
Fast forward a little more than half a year later Stefan covered our two day wedding. I took his advice on the flow of the day - he made it very easy we had a meeting before the wedding. I also chose a couple of my vendors after looking at other weddings he had covered (thanks Stefan!). Our two wedding days could not have been more perfect - again he approaches the day in a way that feels natural and less posed. He tells a story - and after staring at our photos - I can re- live each moment as it happened and feel the emotions all over again!!
Also during the 2nd day, Stefan put photos on an iPad from our ceremony day (the day before our reception) and placed them for our guests to see - it was awesome! Since we had a smaller ceremony guests stated how nice it was to see other photos!
Stefan and his second photographer, Libby, both worked together seamlessly. They were AMAZING! Will and I could not be happier with the end product and would choose him again in a heartbeat!
Chelsea P
5.0
We wanted someone who did photography and video together so we knew there would be no tension the day of the wedding. After an online search we found Stefan. Stefan his team work...
ed so well together and we couldn't be more ecstatic with the results. Stefan is so easy to work with and has such talent when paying attention to detail. During dinner Stefan worked to upload some of the pictures he had taken of us onto a tablet so they could be displayed for our guests to see. That was a huge hit with not only my husband and I but all our guests! Our wedding videos made everyone who has watched them tear up, Stefan and Denny captured all the special little moments perfectly. Now we have them to watch forever. I recommend Stefan and his team to anyone who is easy to work with, professional, and captures the most beautiful shots via camera, drone, and video!
Kaitlin S
5.0
Stefan is an amazing photographer! We love our pictures! Wonderful to work with.
Kimberly T
5.0
I happened to find Stefan during an online search after I was either disappointed in my Rochester options or the photographers I was looking at were already booked. Everything happ...
ens for a reason. We could not have been happier with him and the products he produced. He was very professional, personal, and easy to work with. He took our personal style into consideration and used his artistry to create stunning pictures. His turn around time was fast and he even had some pictures ready to display on the bar the night of our wedding. Our family and friends constantly compliment us on how our pictures look and we love them. The perfect memories of our amazing day.
Liz W
5.0
We actually found Stefan on The Knot. The reviews don’t do his work justice, his photos exceeded our expectations. Not only is he a great photographer, but works in a way that allo...
ws you to interact with your partner and wedding party in a way that feels natural and not like you’re being forced into uncomfortable positions for the sake of a photo. He’s incredibly efficient and takes photos quickly so you’re not standing around. He had a strong eye and vision. He also returns photos extremely quickly.
Jesse H
5.0
We went with Stefan for both our photos and our videos and we couldn't have been happier!! From start to finish all of the photos were truly magical.
We also did our engagement se...
ssion with Stefan, and those winter time photos are some of my favorites.
He truly captured the most special moments of our day and every tiny detail from kids dancing, to flower petals falling, and the drone footage of our venue was absolutely exquisite!
We're planning on doing an anniversary session with him as well, we couldn't have been happier or more appreciative, I can't recommend Stefan enough, he captures the true emotions of your special day!
Response from Stefan Ludwig Photography
Hi Jess and Kurtis, thank you so much for this amazing review! I can't wait to work with y...
ou again for your engagement session! I love that we have photos of the two of you at your venue in the winter with snow and in the summer. Thanks, Stefan
Anonymous
5.0
Stefan was awesome! We booked him because he did our best friend's wedding and we loved their photos. You get so much bang for your buck with Stefan. Each photo he takes is beautif...
ul, there's not a bad one in the bunch. He is great at capturing people in the moment, knowing exactly when to snap that picture. He was kind, patient, and calm. He did Knox Farms with us for engagement photos in the winter, and those photos came out unique and beautiful. Then for our wedding we were in the Roycroft Inn. He was able to make the photos look bright even though the venue is dark. We are so impressed with all our photos and would definitely hire him again!
Tara M
5.0
Stefan is an very talented artist, friendly and fun photographer to work with. He is very patient, open to ideas and also he is a perfect director at what he does. Stefan by giving...
perfect tips and increasing our confidence took the most beautiful and natural look pictures of us. We love our pictures and all the memories that you captured for us! Thank you!
Nadia K
5.0
Stefan did a fabulous job capturing beautiful moments from our May wedding. He was fun to work with and had our pictures ready for us in a timely manner. I highly recommend him!
Response from Stefan Ludwig Photography
Thanks a lot, I had a ton of fun working with you two and your guests!
Candice B
5.0
I hired Stefan for my wedding in September, 2017 and can't say enough great things about him and his work! Like all brides, I had a budget to stick to and Stefan was flexible and ...
willing to work with my needs which my husband and I truly appreciated. So I was pleasantly surprised when he and his team of videographers showed up early on the day of my wedding and were eager to get started on our photo/video as we got ready. Stefan is professional, down to earth, kind, patient, trustworthy and so easy to work with. My photos and video turned out incredible, and the quality can't be matched for the price. I tear up every time I watch our wedding video and am still stunned by how beautiful all of the photos turned out. You can tell he takes pride in his work and I would hire him again in a heartbeat.
Lauren N
5.0
Stefan and his team were such a joy to work with. We hired Stefan after seeing the very impressive results of a friends' wedding video. Stefan was punctual, warm, and easy going. H...
im and his team worked amazingly with our photographer, whom he only met that day. We would recommend him to anyone looking for a professional that knows the shots they need to create a beautifully crafted and emotional video.
Response from Stefan Ludwig Photography
Thanks for all the kind words about our work! You were a joy to work with as well and I ca...
n’t wait to edit your videos!
Jessica R
5.0
We first met Stefan when he did our engagement photos. We had no clue on where to even start looking for a photographer, but we found him on Thumbtack, where you can bid on gigs. ...
Of all the photographers, his photos truly stood out. We had a great time shooting our engagement photos, and as soon as we received them, we knew that we would hire him for our wedding. Although he is relatively new to the city, Stefan knows a lot of great spots in and outside of the city to take photos. Our engagement photos were a mix of cityscape and nature. For our wedding photos, we had our first look in the same spot where we shot some of the engagement photos, which was fun, and then walked around the city until we made our way to our venue. We were literally stopping traffic! It was great. Stefan even brought a drone, and got an aerial view of our venue. During the reception and the ceremony, he got a lot of great candid shots that I don't think I could have posed for if I tried. He got our photos back to us very quickly, about 3 weeks. If you are looking for artful photos that stand out and are not cookie cutter, I would recommend Stefan for your engagement and wedding.
Natalie M
5.0
Stefan and Kai did the video for our wedding, and they were patient, diligent, and kind, and we truly appreciate that. They worked very hard to get all the best shots, and also lis...
tened to our requests when filming. Stefan is excellent at communication, and is always quick to respond to any questions. We got married in Rochester, and they were willing to travel. They also used a drone, which captured some amazing shots. The videos are breathtaking and heartwarming, and they tell a story. I got many compliments from family and friends, saying how unbelievable the video was, and how it made them cry all over again. It did the same for me : ) as if I were reliving my wedding day. Thank you!
Response from Stefan Ludwig Photography
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It was a pleasure working with you two!
Jenna H
5.0
Stefan Ludwig photography was wonderful! His photos captured the magic and he knew how to curate the magic. We were extremely happy with working with him, the quality of the photos...
, and the videos. He was easy to work with through out the ceremony and for our engagement and wedding shots. He worked through dinner editing photos so he could put a tablet display of photos from the ceremony. Terrific! Would recommend. 10/10
Robert O
5.0
Knowing I wanted a true artist as our wedding photographer, we searched online for local talent. My now wife found Stefan Ludwigs page and I knew he was it. As I also consider myse...
lf an artist; I pay attention to detail, angles, lighting, etc. Stefan has a great eye and utilizes the light angles and his array of cameras and lenses to capture the moments. We are ecstatic about the quality and originality of our photos from our special day. Stefan is a true artist, a professional, and a gentleman. Thank you sir for sharing and memorializing our special day.
Sincerely,
Robert Ouellette
Corin C
5.0
Stefan was amazing on our wedding day! He was so friendly and easy to work with. His videographer, Andy, was also very friendly. Stefan takes amazing candid photos. I can't believ...
e how many great shots he got from our wedding day. I feel like I am reliving the day each time I go through the photos!
Nihada R
5.0
The most important part of the whole wedding experience for me when planning the details was the wedding photographer. I wanted to be able to look back and see all the small things...
you miss during the day when it gets so hectic. I think that there are many wedding photographers out there who can shoot well, who can learn to use a camera and take certain structured photos, and that's great for some people. I chose Stefan because he is truly an artist in his photography. Instead of capturing those textbook moments, Stefan actually captures REAL moments from the entire day of your wedding. . We are so happy that we went with him! Looking at my photos, I have no idea how he even managed to capture such special moments and expressions on peoples faces. My photos are AMAZING. He shoots with a photojournalistic approach, and when I look back at all of the photos I can feel like I'm back at my wedding again! Only instead of me just focusing on my husband, I get to see everyone else's reactions in the photos and it's just the most amazing thing. He caught all of the little moments that express so much and really captured the feeling of the day. I would recommend him to anyone wanting the best. Stefan also was so comfortable to be around and fit right in with our bridal party :) The pictures are clear and beautiful not to mention delivered a week in a half after the wedding !!!
Sincerely,
One Happy bride
Response from Stefan Ludwig Photography
Thank you so much! I am so happy to hear that you like your photos!
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