20+ Years Experience and Over 600 Weddings

A True Expert
Photo­grapher

With more than two decades behind the camera and at least 600 weddings under her belt, Karen Wise is a true expert in both digital and film photography. Each event she captures is infused with her unique blend of elegance and emotional depth, creating memories that stand out from the crowd.

Extensive
Experience

After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design, Wise learned the ropes from top New York photogs before diving into her own business. She’s captured moments at high-profile weddings like those of Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer and Yo-Yo Ma’s daughter, as well as extravagant Indian celebrations, beachy destination receptions, and unique New York nuptials.

Recognized by renowned publications

Acknowledged by American PHOTO magazine as one of the “World’s Top 10,” a 2 time “Top Knots Winner”, and recognized as Photo District News Magazine’s “Top Wedding Photographer in New York City”. Her work has graced the pages of renowned publications such as New York Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, VOGUE India, BRIDES, Business Insider, ELLE, and more.

Behind
the lens

Besides weddings, Karen photographs families (check out her Brooklyn Stoop Portraits – a project she lovingly started in April 2020), and food/cookbooks. She’s into vegetarian cooking, yoga, hiking, skiing, and traveling. Originally from Montreal, she speaks French and splits her time between Park Slope, Brooklyn, and the Berkshires with her husband and their 7-year-old son.
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Our Team

horacio

Horacio

Associate Photographer

Horacio has been Karen Wise Photography’s Associate Photographer for the past six years and has become a natural extension of Karen’s artistic vision. When Karen isn’t available, clients can feel confident knowing Horacio will photograph their wedding, mitzvah, or surprise proposal with the same care, creativity, and attention to detail.

With a background in street photography and fashion portraiture, Horacio brings a thoughtful, photojournalistic approach that beautifully complements Karen’s style. His warm personality, intuitive eye, and calm, unobtrusive presence allow him to capture authentic moments while putting our clients at ease.

Karen trusts Horacio completely and relies on him for many of the studio’s most important events. His talent, professionalism, and positive energy make him an invaluable member of the Karen Wise Photography team!

amanda

Amanda

Marketing Manager

Amanda is the creative force behind Karen Wise Photography’s social media, bringing our projects to life through engaging posts, stories, reels, and newsletters. She has a wonderful eye for selecting the perfect images to capture the emotion behind every wedding, engagement, and family session.

Amanda especially loves sharing stories about love, heartfelt proposals, and the beautiful couples and families Karen photographs throughout New York City and the Berkshires – in their homes, at prestigious wedding venues, in the city’s parks, and in stunning garden settings.

Like Karen, Amanda is the proud mom of a bright, active 10-year-old, and they share a passion for balancing fulfilling careers with quality time spent with family. A former D1 track athlete and licensed Athletic Trainer of 14 years with a background in HR, Amanda loves channeling her energy into helping businesses stay organized and thrive. Her creativity, versatile skills, and enthusiasm make her an invaluable part of the KWP team.

Places Karen has Photographed

We have experience
at these venues

501 Union
Angel Orensanz
Aquavit
Blackbarn NYC
Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Boscobel
Bowery Hotel
Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Winery
Buttermilk Falls Inn
Ci Siamo
Cipriani
Culinary Institute of America
Daniel
East by NorthEast, Montauk
Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Barbados
Four Seasons Hotel, San Francisco
The Foundry
Frankies 457
Gansevoort Hotel
Garrison Golf Club
Gedney Farm
Gramercy Park Hotel
Highlands Country Club
The Hoxton
Irish Historical Society
Jedidiah Hawkins Inn
The Kaaterskill
Hotel Le St-James, Old Montreal
The Lake Palace, Udaipur, India
Liberty Warehouse
Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers
Mandarin Oriental, Manhattan
Manhatta 

MASS MoCA
Metropolitan Building
Montauk Club, Brooklyn
The Mount
MyMoon
Hotel Nelligan, Old Montreal
Navy Beach, Montauk
New Leaf
New York Botanical Garden
New York City Hall
New York Historical Society
One Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
One & Only Palmilla, Mexico
The Park Hotel, New Delhi, India
Per Se
Pleasantdale Chateau
Pratt House
Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach
The River Cafe
Rockhouse Hotel, Jamaica
Roundhouse
Saddlerock Ranch, Malibu
SoHo Grand Hotel
Stonover Farm
St Ignatius Church
Tappan Hill Mansion
Tribeca Rooftop
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Wainwright House
The William Vale
The Williamsburg Hotel
Wythe Hotel
Udaivillas, Udaipur, India
Yale Club

Kind Words

What Our
Clients Say

Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what clients have to say about working with Karen — her calm presence, her eye for the moment, and the photos they’ll treasure forever. 

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