Long Island’s Best Wedding Photographer & NY
Weddings here move fast.
The venues are layered. The light changes constantly.
We know this environment because we’ve spent decades photographing it.
Often referred to as Long Island and NY’s best wedding and event photographer. Our team understands how to work gracefully in complex spaces, stay calm under pressure, and create imagery that feels natural—not staged.
Long Island New York Wedding Photographer with a Full-Time Team
If you’re searching for a Long Island New York wedding photographer, you deserve more than someone who shows up and “takes pictures.” You need a team that can manage a timeline, guide portraits efficiently, and anticipate moments before they happen—without interrupting the experience.
Because we’re full-time and structured like a studio (not a one-person side business), we bring consistency to every wedding day: clear communication, reliable coverage, and a calm presence that keeps things moving.
Timeless Wedding Photography That Feels Real
Our style blends refined portraiture with candid storytelling. We step in when you need direction—family formals, wedding party photos, and portraits—then step back so the real moments unfold. The result is a gallery that feels elevated, emotional, and honest.
You’ll never hear “just be awkward over there.” We guide you in a way that feels comfortable, so you look like yourselves—only better.
Experience Across Long Island Venues
Long Island venues are beautiful, but they’re not always simple. Ballrooms, estates, waterfronts, outdoor ceremony spaces, tight bridal suites, dark reception lighting—each one comes with its own challenges. Our team is trained to handle all of it while keeping the day smooth.
Whether you’re getting married in Nassau County, Suffolk County, the North Shore, the South Shore, or bringing the celebration into New York City, we know how to adapt quickly and protect your timeline.
Cultural Weddings and Multi-Day Celebrations
We proudly photograph weddings of every culture and tradition. From Jewish weddings to South Asian celebrations, Chinese tea ceremonies, Catholic ceremonies, and blended multicultural events—our approach is respectful, organized, and experience-driven. We plan around the moments that matter most, so nothing gets missed and the story stays complete.
What You Can Expect Working With Patken
1. Calm leadership and clear direction
2. Efficient portraits that don’t take over your cocktail hour
3. Natural moments captured as they happen
4. A full-time team built for consistency and reliability
5. Professional editing with timeless color and clean retouching
Explore Our Work
Take a look through recent weddings and galleries to see the style, consistency, and storytelling you can expect:
Long Island Venues We’ve Photographed
Let’s Talk About Your Date
If you’re looking for a Long Island New York wedding photographer who can handle a fast-paced day with confidence and care, we’d love to connect. Reach out to check availability and talk through your venue, timeline, and priorities.
A Team, Not a Guess
Our photographers and filmmakers are trained in-house.
No outsourcing. No surprises.
That consistency shows in how smoothly the day unfolds and how relaxed couples feel being photographed.
It Should Feel Easy
We guide when needed, step back when it matters, and stay aware of what’s happening around us at all times.
The result is imagery that feels honest, elevated, and timeless.