Steven Rosen Photography

Best of Weddings (10x).

Serving Greater NY Metro

About this vendor

Steven Rosen Photography | NYC Elopements, Engagements & Intimate Weddings Steven Rosen Photography specializes in elopements, proposals, engagement sessions, and intimate weddings in New York City, while continuing to offer select full-day wedding coverage for couples who value experience, artistry, and intention. Steven’s approach blends documentary storytelling during ceremonies and candid moments with carefully crafted, expressive portraiture, resulting in photographs that feel authentic, elegant, and timeless. Whether photographing a NYC Marriage Bureau elopement, a proposal, an engagement session, or a larger wedding celebration, Steven creates a photography experience that is fun, relaxed, and thoughtfully guided, allowing couples to enjoy the moment while creating beautiful images. Experience With over 25 years of professional experience, Steven Rosen has worked with over 1,000 couples throughout New York City and beyond. He is proud to have been a pioneer in marriage equality, capturing some of the first legal same-sex weddings in NYC, and has since worked with over 200 same-sex couples. Steven’s work has earned numerous awards, including First Place in the Top Knots International Wedding Photography Contest and The Faces International Portrait Photography Contest. His photography has been featured in The New York Times, CNN.com, New York Magazine, Shutterbug Magazine, Wedding Pride Magazine, Passport Magazine, NYC Pride Guide, and Offbeat Bride. Photography Services Steven Rosen Photography offers customizable photography coverage for celebrations of all sizes. Elopements, Proposals & Engagement Sessions Steven is especially sought after for NYC elopements, proposals, and engagement sessions, where there is time and space to create intentional, beautifully lit portraits alongside natural, unscripted moments. Elopement coverage is available for weekday and Sunday ceremonies, including: NYC Marriage Bureau weddings Park and outdoor elopements Courthouse and city-hall ceremonies Elopement packages begin at $700 for two hours and include: High-resolution digital images A private online gallery A print credit Intimate & Full-Day Weddings Steven also photographs small weddings and select full-day weddings, offering coverage that balances candid storytelling with refined portraiture. Wedding packages begin at $2,500 for four hours, with extended coverage available for larger celebrations. All wedding packages include: High-resolution digital files A private online gallery A print or album credit A custom slideshow Engagement sessions included with six hours or more Why Couples Choose Steven Rosen Couples choose Steven Rosen Photography for a photography experience that is fun, personal, and intentional—one that honors the intimacy of smaller celebrations while still bringing the confidence, creativity, and professionalism required for full wedding days.

Details

Business Attributes

LGBTQ+-owned Business

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party

Awards and Affiliations

10-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.2024.+7 more.

Hall of Fame

Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.

out of 5.0

160 reviews

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Tracy B

Despite snafus, Steven did the best job EVER and didn't hold us responsible for the shortcomings of service we chose for eloping. The pictures were GORGEOUS!

Carla S

Steven is amazing! We were from out of state trying to plan an outdoor wedding. His communication was above and beyond discussing options as the weather was not cooperating that d...

ay. He was great to work with and we absolutely love our photos! He captured our day perfectly and we couldn’t be any happier!

Jack M

Steven was absolutely the Best! On time ! Very creative and has an eye for that Great Shot! We knew what we wanted and he blew us away! If you need The Best look no further, -Jack

Jaclyn S

Having an LGBTQIA+ friendly wedding photographer was really important to us. Steven was the perfect choice. He was incredibly responsive, went above and beyond with answering our q...

uestions as we reviewed photographer options, did an incredible job day of navigating challenging weather, and delivered our final photos before we could even get back from our honeymoon. I would highly recommend him to any LGBTQIA+ couple getting married in the NYC metro area and/or anyone getting married in Central Park given his extensive experience photographing in the park.

Gracie D

Such a nice person and wonderful photographer!! He made our wedding day very special by getting to work with him!!

Julie S

Working with Steven was great! My husband and I got married at City Hall and had in mind wandering around the city streets and City Hall Park, etc. This was a bit of an "on the fly...

" photo session and Steve was not only flexible and down with what we wanted, he found some terrific locations we wouldn't have thought of. When we got our file with the photos we made a short list of ones to order that was anything but "short"! It took us a while to finalize our list because there were so many photos that we loved. You can't go wrong using Steven. He is talented, friendly, flexible and we are thrilled with our pictures!

Nevin C

Steven Rosen Photography delivered exceptional quality with a calm, professional approach. Every moment was beautifully documented.

Christopher C

My husband and I are still raving about our experience with Steven. He went far above and beyond the call with his honest, creative, and highly professional approach to our wedding...

. His rates were reasonable and his ideas about photos and locations were spot on. We could not recommend him more highly for anyone seeking a photographer in New York.

Mary T

Sensitive supportive care for bride and groom of a certain age + children and grandchildren in the wedding party

Kai El G

Steven is a hidden gem for sure. I was just browsing for wedding photographer in New York when i saw Steven. I sent him a message and within 10 minutes he replied and after 30 minu...

tes we had a zoom meeting and booked him directly. We are a couple from Norway going to New York to get married and we wanted to take the photos in the city we both love so much. To have a photographer that know the secrets of the city aswell as the hidden gems around is truly amazing. From the first encounter to the final good bye there was true professionalism, passion and dedication to get the best photos. We would truly recommend Steven for all future events. This is not the last time we will use his services.

Benjamin C

Steven was amazing and helped our proposal become a reality. Steven helped me with the entire process of finding a location and answering all of my questions. Steven is the best an...

d I will recommend him to everyone.

Matt E

Steven was our photographer for our wedding in the fall of this year. He was a pleasure to work with and handled all our requests well. He was very courteous and we had several g...

uests comment how nice he was. Our photos also turned out great and we were able to get excellent portraits and iconic NYC locations near our venue. We definitely recommend Steven!

Nicholas N

Cannot recommend Steven enough! He was amazing and extremely helpful throughout the day for my wife and I. We had some changes made last minute throughout the day and he helped us ...

through each situation and was accommodating. One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was hiring Steven to be our photographer.

Emily M

Steven is an excellent photographer and a wonderful person to work with to get the best possible photos. He was verprofessional in his prep work on a location he hadn't worked with...

before to produce a shot list that gave us some really wonderful pictures. He was also very friendly and flexible in dealing with our very large and often unruly families. We highly recommend Steven for your big day!

Meredith D

We had a great experience with Steven. He was not afraid to make decisions and he pushed us to think about exactly what shots we wanted leading up to the wedding. He was open to ou...

r ideas but also had great ideas of his own, including making some suggestions about the positioning of the ceremony that resulted in not only making the pictures better but made sure all our guests could see. He was punctual on the day of the wedding and took time to come out to our venue in advance of the wedding to see how we might optimize the photos. His assistant was also very helpful at our pre-ceremony Central Park shoot.

Victoria M

We recently had the most incredible experience with Steven during a surprise engagement photoshoot. From the very start, he was the epitome of professionalism and kindness, making ...

what could have been a nerve-wracking event into a joyous and memorable occasion. His warm demeanor and genuine enthusiasm for his craft made us feel at ease, allowing us to truly enjoy every moment of our special day. He seamlessly blended into the event, capturing candid moments and orchestrating stunning shots. The quality of the images we received is nothing short of exceptional. We cannot recommend Steven highly enough. His professionalism, kindness, and outstanding photography skills make him an absolute joy to work with. If you're looking for someone to perfectly capture your special moments, look no further!

mary c

He was very detailed and made sure to follow up before and after. The pictures were amazing and he was so easy to work with,

Sarah H

Where do we start. Firstly let us say that we would highly recommend Steven for your wedding photographer, the photographs he captured for us on our special day far exceeded what ...

we expected. From our first Teams meeting with Steven to his replies to the numerous e-mails we sent, Steven was always a pleasure to work with and nothing was too much trouble for him. On the actual day, himself & Dan (his assistant) put our nerves at ease and being the perfectionist Steven is, he would always make sure he 'got the shot'. We provided Steven with a 'wish list' of places we would like photographs taken, on the day we managed to do them all. Besides being our photographer (and witness), Steven also recommended Brooklyn Promenade as the location for our wedding ceremony, having Manhattan skyline & Brooklyn Bridge as your back drop was stunning. All in all we couldn't have been happier so only have one more thing to say 'book Steven as your photographer' :-)

Inessa S

I want to express how incredible Steven Rosen was as our wedding photographer! Steven went above and beyond to capture the most precious moments, and the result was absolutely stun...

ning. His talent and hard work made our wedding photos truly unforgettable. Thank you, Steven, for making our special day even more amazing!

Richard G

Steven photographed our wedding and prepared photos and an album for us. His work throughout was excellent, from input on a schedule for photos during the event, to posing the fami...

ly and guests, suggesting positive changes to some steps of the ceremony, capturing great moments, keeping the day on track, and working with us on the album. His layout and editing for the album were terrific, very professional, attentive to themes and telling the story through images, and with a great eye for combinations. We recommend Steven without hesitation for your special days!

Pamela D

Steven helped to make our engagement day extra special. It is obvious that he truly cares about his craft and takes beautiful photographs. He helped us feel comfortable in front ...

of the camera and captured the moment authentically! Thank you Steven!

SANDIE C

From the initial consultation online from the UK to America to the final product, Steven Rosen exhibited unmatched expertise and pure passion for his craft. He took time to under...

stand our expectations and needs ensuring that every aspect of our wedding aligned with our vision. His detail and commitment delivered exceptional results and this was evident throughout the entire process. The most impressive aspect of Steven's service was his ability to create a comfortable and relaxed environment in which then could be used to allow genuine moments showing true expression and emotion to shine through within each photograph. The friendliness shown and approachable demeanour resulted in photographs that felt natural and authentic. Each photograph felt unique surpassing our expectations. The professionalism shown extended above and beyond the initial photo shoot. Punctuality, reliability and clear communication throughout the process were commendable exceeding expectations in all areas. We would highly recommend Steven Rosen and his first class photography. The images captured during our session are truly priceless, capturing cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Steven Rosen would definitely be our recommendation for special events or professional shoots to anyone seeking a top-tier photographic experience. In conclusion, our experience was first class photography which provided an outstanding service that surpassed all expectations. The professionalism shown and technical expertise alongside the creative vision sets him apart from all others. His ability to to capture unforgettable moments was exceptional and we are confident in recommending Steven Rosen to anyone seeking timeless, professional and magical photographs.

Steven S

We decided to work with Steven after a glowing referral from a good friend of ours. He was helpful, flexible, and ready to go the extra mile to capture our special day. His experie...

nce at the NYC marriage bureau was so helpful to make everything move smoothly. We appreciated his dedication to getting the perfect shot. We also loved that he understood that added nuance of photographing two grooms to make sure that we looked our best. All in all, a fantastic experience and would recommend to others.

Lauren M

We wanted some photos after our courthouse ceremony along with some family photos. We didn’t give Steven much more direction than that and he did an excellent job!

Andreea A

We had a wonderful time working with Steven. He was very professional and brought equipment for every kind of lighting and weather. We loved the result! He was also very friendly a...

nd recommended great settings for shots. It felt like a breeze to work with him!

Ella M

Steven shot our engagement photos as well as our wedding, which was in the back garden of a restaurant on a sweltering July evening. It was super easy to deal with him because he a...

nticipated everything and adapted when unexpected things came up on the day. Instead of doing the traditional stuff during our reception, we had a big, long dinner in a low-lit space crowded with tables. There wasn't a lot to photograph during this time, but Steven took the initiative to grab guests one-by-one and take their portraits in the garden. These photos turned out beautifully and make for lovely mementoes. Steven also went well beyond his job duties to make sure we were set up for success. For example, right before I was meant to walk down the aisle, he noticed the venue staff had hung a few of our paper lanterns too low above the aisle. Had he not noticed, and roped our mercifully tall celebrant into raising them, I would have walked through an obstacle course instead of walking down an aisle! I totally recommend Steven. He is charming, prepared for anything, and a great guy to have in your corner on your wedding day.

Lizzette W

Mr. Rosen was on time and very professional. He captured every special moment and understood my vision. He was very affordable. I love my wedding photos. I’m so glad I chose him to...

capture my special day.

Dmitry O

Steven definitely has the eye of an artist and it shows in his work. For our wedding last October; we had Steven do our engagement photos and entire wedding. He is very professiona...

l and on time. Very open to collaboration and at the same time we felt very comfortable and confident in his vision and decided upon letting him do his own thing and try to capture the event without much direction from us. We were very happy with the results. He also did great portraits for our guests (instead of having a photo booth) and will be doing professional photos for us soon. So he's kind of become our go-to photographer of sorts. Will continue recommending him to friend and strangers for this work.

Charlotte B

Steven helped us to make our wedding truly unforgettable! The communication was extremely fast and always very kind - Steven did such a great job in helping us to pick the right pa...

ckage. The shooting itself was so mich fun with great ideas and wonderful pictures - Thank you so much again!!

Anita P

You can't go wrong with Steven as your event photographer. He is very experienced and knows how to get the perfect shots for your special day(s). He comes well-prepared with mult...

iple cameras, lens, etc and is very prompt. He is easy to work with, flexible, and the quality of his photographs is top-notch. Everytime I show photos to friends/family, the first comment is a comment on how the pictures are beautiful. His pricing is very reasonable. Highly highly highly recommend!

Dan W

Steven is a friendly, professional photographer, who was able to get great photos in a dark setting on a compressed schedule. Highly recommended. Our wedding location was a lovely,...

but rather dark, nineteenth-century NYC church. Attendees who snapped shots of us with their phones during the ceremony and reception all failed to capture a clear image. However, on a compressed schedule, Steven's images were spectacularly lit in the dark church, and he was able capture all the moments--even redoing a few when attendees prevented certain shots. Steven came with an assistant and wore a bright jacket that proved decisive in being able to wrangle and pose the two diverse family groups (not all of whom spoke English or otherwise listened to instructions) into the desired . Weddings are stressful enough and I'm sure many feel that a professional photographer is not needed when guests will have good enough cameras on their phones. Having been so fortunate to have Steven at my wedding, however, I could not now imagine not having these great photos that captured moments and rare family groupings. I am very grateful to Steven and would highly recommend him.

Charles T

Steven did a phenomenal job as our wedding photographer. With his artistic eye, creative ideas, patience, and professionalism, he captured candid and intimate moments of us and our...

friends and family and created long-lasting memories for us and our guests. We are naturally nervous in front of a camera, but Steven really made us feel at ease. Thanks to Steven, we got some really unique and beautiful couple's pictures at the Strand. We genuinely enjoyed working with Steven for our wedding and would highly recommend him!

Csenge B

Steven made us feel the most beautiful cuple in the world during the photo shoot. We felt ourselves in good hands and believe me as a couple on a destination wedding in NYC from Eu...

rope it was very important. If we had to choose again we would choose again Steven. Great photographer with a great personality. Professional, creative, smart and patient.

Steven L

Steven was a fantastic photographer for our wedding at the New York marriage bureau. He was very communicative ahead of time and provided honest advice to ensure we could maximize ...

our time with him for photos. On the day of, despite the summer heat, a few rain downpours, and our large family, he ensured we had amazing photos both as a couple and with our family. We'd highly recommend Steven!

James R

Steven not only has a brilliant "eye" - capturing perfect pictures; but has an outstanding, but comfortable personality that make the guests at ease!

Jennifer O

Steven is by far the best photographer I've worked with!! He is indeed professional and so wonderfully creative. His work surpasses the typical humdrum you might find with other p...

hotographers, and he has been immediately responsive to all of our questions or concerns. He took the shots I would have taken myself, and that says A LOT!! We could not be happier with his work and absolutely recommend him for photos you will fall in love with!

Lisa W

Steven was so amazing for our engagement photo shoot in NYC! We are doing a Broadway themed wedding and wanted to get some photos at the Broadway theaters and time square. Steven h...

ad great recommendations for locations and poses. He was so committed to getting great shots. At one point he was lying on the ground in the middle of time square to get the perfect angle. He was so fun to work with and made the whole shoot great.

Gurpal S

Steven is an absolute pleasure to work with and a phenomenal photographer. He was very patient with me in the planning stages, which included dealing with 2 separate flight cancell...

ations due to weather issues and a lost ring! He made us feel incredibly comfortable while shooting photos, and the photos he showed us on the spot were incredible and demonstrated his ability to work with natural light. I could not be more impressed with the high quality of work and professional showed throughout and would definitely use Steven as our photographer again!

Pamela J

Steven was fantastic. He captured out special day with perfection. He was puntual, talented and has a great eye. My husband and I were so happy with all the pictures Steven took of...

us and our family on our special day. He took wonderful pictures that captured how we felt in the moment and he is also charges fair prices. I highly recommend him!!

Jae R

My now husband and I reached out to Steven on short notice (just a few days) for our wedding pictures in Prospect Park. We reached out because his portfolio had dream-like qualitie...

s that set him apart from all other photographers that we reviewed. Steven was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was kind, friendly and a consummate professional. He gave extremely clear directions about poses and settings, so the pictures came out beautifully. I'd highly recommend him to anyone!

Rishabh K

Great time and package for our elopement. Steven was very accommodating and we did several set ups in our time. Thank you Steven

Alicja L

We hired Steven as our courthouse wedding photographer and he exceeded our expectations. We are hoping we can have him do our maternity photoshoot and he will definitely be our go ...

to for all of our family photoshoots in the future! We are so happy we found him. He was very communicative, professional, and was clearly very experienced and knowledgeable about NY courthouse weddings. He kept track of the weather for us and even proactively made alternate arrangements in case of rain. On the day of, he went above and beyond in finding the best spots around the courthouse, and taking amazing photos of our unphotogenic selves! He even stopped to tell me I had a hair out of place. We’ve never had better photos and we are so happy we made the decision to go with Steven. Thank you again!

Shomaree H

Steven got to be my photographer for both my engagement and wedding. I loved how comfortable he made me and my wife feel. Very accommodating and professional. He made our vision co...

me to life My wife and I are so pleased with the photographs! He made the entire process super easy for us and would recommend him to anyone looking to capture their precious memories.

Carlyn Maia G

I am so eternally grateful for the work Steven did for us. The engagement photoshoot, the wedding, the album, everything was perfect! I would absolutely recommend hiring him! We ha...

d a very unique polyamorous triad wedding and he met our every need and made our day and our memories spectacular. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Leilani D

We loved working with Steven! We got married in Central Park on a brutally cold day, but Steven made the day a great one. His photography style fell in line with exactly what we we...

re looking for. We couldn't have been more pleased with the experience!!

Lauren B

Steven was fantastic as our wedding photographer! He captured our day beautifully and was a joy to work with. He has a unique eye for getting just the right shot and we are so ha...

ppy with how our photos came out. Would highly recommend Steven!!

Jenna S

We are incredibly happy to have chosen Steven as our wedding photographer! We booked Steven’s elopement package just a few weeks before our wedding, and he was very communicative a...

nd quick to reply, which was great because we did everything last minute. Steven’s prices are very reasonable for NYC, and his photographs are absolutely beautiful! We only had about an hour to take photos, and he did a great job getting all the family photos, couple portraits, and even some candids. He is particularly talented at portrait photography, and he really knows how to work with the space (we got married at the Merchant’s House, and he framed us superbly against the backdrop). He took his time setting us up in exactly the right position, and the photos are very artistic and well-composed. We’re super happy with his service, and we would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants unique and beautiful wedding photos.

Cher B

Steven was made us feel instantly comfortable for our engagement photos and has an amazing eye for photography. We had close to 200 amazing edited photos that has made it difficult...

for us to even decide between them. Best and easiest decision I have made so far in the wedding planning process.

Nicholas G

Steven was a pleasure to work with. He was on time and had an amazing sense of humor that kept everything light and fun. The end results were gorgeous! I highly recommend!

Glenn B

More than pleased. When I saw the pictures, I was taken back on how beautifully they done. Photographer has a wonderfully artistic eye for ensuring beautiful pictures. He was on ti...

me. Very professional, and very prompt with answering any questions you may have. If you want the best, look no further.

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