Booking Karen to photograph our complete wedding journey (engagement, courthouse, ceremony and reception in Paris) was one of the best decisions we made. I could rave about her artistic vision and eye for detail for days on end, but what I found most incredible was how much I was able to trust her. She was consistent, understanding, and incredibly attentive to our creative vision. She knew how to not only be an amazing photographer, but also a friend, in the process. And during the wedding planning / day-of, there's simply no price tag to put on having someone you can count on. It's a blessing.
- Mia and Sean
“Versatile, talented, and a joy to work with.”
Karen took my engagement and wedding photos, and both will be keepsakes I will treasure daily for the rest of my life… Karen has such versatile skills! For example, she shot both film and digital throughout my wedding day, and she was wonderful with posed as well as candid photos. So many of my guests told me after the wedding that Karen (and her second photographer!) was super friendly and they enjoyed being photographed by her.
- Olivia
“Professional, kind, and incredibly talented.”
Karen was the first person we hired. We were so certain of her we hired her during our first meeting. She's kind, professional and extremely talented. She first shot our engagement party and the shots came out beautifully. Karen was really the quarterback of our wedding. Several of the vendors we hired were because of her recommendations – they were all fantastic! She and her assistant were professional and friendly from the moment they arrived until they finished. She was invisible during the ceremony and reception. We asked her to shoot both digital and medium format film. We can't wait to see the photos!
The final pictures stole our hearts and now adorn the walls of our home... full of memories we're able to so vividly recall, thanks to Karen. If I had to do it all over again, she'd be the first call I made. I absolutely couldn't be more thrilled and thankful for her commitment and her mesmerizing talent.
- Mia Everett, Creative Director
“Amazing to work with from start to finish.”
Karen is an amazing photographer and was a pleasure to work with in every aspect of the process from shooting the wedding to putting my albums together.
- Elizabeth and John
“Effortless talent with extraordinary results.”
While Karen made it appear effortless, it takes tremendous skill to capture each member of our family all together for a natural and happy portrait. We were blown away by all of our photos. All family photos are heartwarming and the quality of the images are superb!
- Debra
“A true professional and one of the best.”
Karen is an absolute pleasure to work with because of her professionalism, patience, and kindness. She captures beautiful photos and anyone would be lucky to have her photograph them. As a wedding planner, I work with many vendors and Karen is one of the best!
- Jen, Green Apple Weddings
“Kind, communicative, and endlessly talented.”
Earlier this summer, I was in search of a family photographer in the Berkshires. I was connected to Karen Wise who took beautiful family photos. She's based out of both the Berkshires and Brooklyn, and we couldn't be happier with the results. She's kind and communicative, and I highly recommend her.
- Simone
“A magician behind the camera.”
Karen is an absolute magician! My fiancé secretly hired her for our proposal, and by his accounts she was the most responsive and collaborative communicator possible. She even arrived at the proposal site an hour early just to make sure there were no snafus. I only got to spend time with Karen for photos in the immediate aftermath of the proposal (when I was very overwhelmed!) but she immediately made such a wonderful, warm impression. We definitely hope to work with Karen again. And in the meantime we are cherishing these UNBELIEVABLE photos!!!
- Brian and Katherine
“Stunning photos and incredible patience.”
Stop doing research!!!! Karen Wise is the photographer you’ve been searching for whatever you need!!! We hired Karen to do a 1 year family shoot for our daughter’s birthday, and let me tell you the pictures were STUNNING!!! We were absolutely amazed by the photos and not to mention how patient she was while trying to photograph a very active one year old!
- Erica
“Organized, communicative, and second to none.”
Karen is an outstanding photographer! She recently photographed [the proposal of] my now fiancée and me at The Mount in the Berkshires. She did a great job of getting both posed and candid shots of us. In addition, she was highly communicative and organized and made our engagement experience second to none. I would highly recommend Karen to anyone needing professional photographs in the NY and Western MA locations!
- Trevor and Gianna
“An expert eye with extraordinary taste.”
Karen has an expert eye, impeccable taste, and an uncanny ability to set everyone at ease. She knows how to make the most of the moment; she can see the forest for the trees (and all the branches & blossoms). I’ve known Karen for a long time, personally and professionally, and I’ve always admired her calm competence and abundant generosity. I’ve watched her craft a career for herself in event photography, portraiture, book publishing, and beyond. It’s exciting—and inspiring—to see what Karen is capable of. I can’t recommend her services highly enough!
- Betsy
“Natural, authentic, and full of heart.”
Karen did a family portrait session in Prospect Park for me and my family. Definitely captured the moment. Great quality, easy to work with, a true Brooklyn artist and excellent family portrait photographer. Would definitely hire again
- Noah
“Expertise that makes every moment seamless.”
I planned my surprise proposal at the Botanic Garden in Brooklyn this summer and with Karen's knowledge and expertise of the gardens everything happened without a hitch! Karen was even a little early which made things so much easier for the big surprise, as we also arrived early. She took so many amazing photos as we walked throughout the gardens after the proposal. Thank you so much, Karen for being everything I hoped for and so much more throughout this entire experience! You were a complete pleasure to work with from beginning to end!
- Steven
“Beautiful, natural photos that feel effortless.”
Karen took many wonderful shots of our family including our 3 year old daughter and our black lab! She takes very natural photos, capturing sweet moments that are not posed which I absolutely love! We highly recommend her!!
- Akiko
“Her artistry creates timeless keepsakes.”
The final pictures stole our hearts and now adorn the walls of our home... full of memories we're able to so vividly recall, thanks to Karen. If I had to do it all over again, she'd be the first call I made. I absolutely couldn't be more thrilled and thankful for her commitment and her mesmerizing talent.
- Mia and Sean
“Amazing talent, warmth, and care.”
Karen is absolutely AMAZING. She did a family photography session for me, my fiance and our puppy, Chili - and they turned out absolutely incredible. They are certainly something to be cherished for a lifetime. She was so careful to ensure she grabbed the perfect moment - even with our little guy!
- Samantha
“So talented, down to earth, and a joy to work with.”
Amazing! So incredibly talented, but also sweet and down to earth and great to work with. Karen shot our first family portraits along the promenade, and I still can't believe how well they came out. Totally get why she has such a great reputation as a wedding photographer.
- Joe
“She captures every detail beautifully.”
The photos are beautiful – we just love them! They truly captured every little detail (many of which we failed to notice at the time) of our special day. Thank you so much for everything you did during the wedding to create these amazing photos!! They are just lovely and we will cherish them for years to come.
- Julia and Scott
“Impeccable work and easy to be around.”
Karen managed to capture some of the most beautiful photos of my wedding despite the dark clouds, icy weather and early nightfall. Many of our friends and family have complimented us on the gorgeous color and fabulous images that Karen captured for us. Karen was easy to work with, calm, professional and flexible. Her work was impeccable and I can easily to recommend to another bride.
- Hanna and James
“Professional, detail-oriented, and truly gifted.”
I cannot say enough about Karen Wise Photography. With only a few weeks' notice, she was able to photograph my son's wedding in NYC and captured the most spectacular city and park backdrops imaginable! She is beyond professional and has an amazing eye for detail. I found her via my son's party planner but also loved the vibe of her Instagram. I could not be more pleased with the results. The photos are magnificent! Karen is a "10" and you can rest assured that whether your ceremony is large or small, she will capture amazing photos of your special day.
- Ellen
“Romantic, beautiful, and unforgettable.”
While planning our wedding, my husband and I knew we wanted to prioritize photography. We were thrilled when we found Karen! Karen's photography has a beautiful and romantic quality that is unmatched, and she truly captures moments, both big and little. We had Karen shoot our engagement photos, rehearsal dinner, and wedding day and we were incredibly happy with the results, as were our family and friends. A bridesmaid wrote "Although it's often hard to capture the true beauty and joy of an event on film, I think your photographer did an amazing job. I loved "reliving" the festivities!" I couldn't have said it better.
- Christine and Gaetan
“Detail-oriented and unforgettable results.”
Karen was amazing! She was so professional and helpful from beginning to end. Most importantly, we got so many gorgeous pictures. Karen is so detail oriented, she seemed to notice every detail when she was shooting and it paid off in the photos.. I really couldn't recommend her enough.
- Veronica and Nick
“A true artist who makes you shine.”
Karen Wise is a true professional and a true artist. She photographed our June 2011 wedding and our pictures are beautiful! She captured every moment perfectly. When my husband and I looked at our pictures he said, 'She made you look like a movie star!' and I think everyone bride should feel that great when looking at their wedding photos. I highly recommend her, she is worth every penny!
- Lindsey and Brian
“Flawless process, beautiful results.”
It was a pleasure working with Karen to get my surprise proposal photographed. Everything from coordinating time and location to the day itself, and getting our edited work back went off without a hitch, with our pictures coming back beautifully.
- Ani and Becca
“Photos that amaze long after the wedding.”
I loved spending the day with Karen, she made me and my wedding party feel very comfortable in front of the camera. It's been about a month since I've had my photos back, but I still have friends texting me their favorite photos of themselves and other guests and saying how amazing and beautiful the photos are.
- Olivia and Jed
“She captures both joy and emotion perfectly.”
I just wanted to thank you again for the beautiful and amazing wedding photographs! You and your second shooter were fantastic, and Joe and I couldn't be happier. You truly captured the emotions of the day. Each time I go through the pictures, there are a few that bring tears to my eyes, and others that have me doubled over in laughter. And, in particular, you captured some amazing shots of my parents that I will treasure forever. We'll be in touch to order prints. I just don't know how we'll narrow down the choices.
- Patty and Joe
“Her photos are both beautiful and timeless.”
I skimped on other parts of my wedding in order to be able to get the photographer I'd dreamed of for years -- Karen Wise. Her work is absolutely beautiful and timeless, and I knew that that photos are the one part of the marriage (besides the marriage!) that you'll have forever. It was the best decision I made, hands down. Karen was a dream to work with. Her photos speak for themselves, really. I was hooked after seeing her online portfolio (and of course she is all over the wedding sites). She was utterly unobtrusive, allowing her to secretly capture all of these amazing moments! I have a photo of my husband that I will treasure forever. I'm usually stiff looking in posed photos, but she even got great photos of me where I am smiling naturally. The photos of us saying our vows are so meaningful - and I didn't even realize she was there! Besides her photography, she also offers a calm, soothing (and yet hyper-competent presence.) I'm already planning to go to her for baby pictures! Now I just need to have the baby.
- Sarah and Travis
“Calm, cool, kind—and unforgettable images.”
Karen was amazing to work with. Professional, calm, cool and kind. I feel very grateful to have had her as our wedding photographer and equally grateful for her incredible photos.
- Katie and Zach
“Warm, creative, and incredible with kids.”
We had Karen come and do our Stoop Shoot and could not have been happier. We always talk about wanting to do family photons, but never seem to do so. Karen was warm and creative and our photos reflect her creativity and ability to work with a young child and a dog who do not always take direction. She took amazing shots of our family and we could not believe how many she got that we loved! The biggest issue is how we are going to choose which ones we are going to print. We were so happy working with her and with the end product, that we are already in discussion about working with her for another upcoming event.
- Erica
“Albums and memories that are simply perfect.”
We just received the albums yesterday and they are perfect! 🤩This comes at the perfect time for our Diwali holiday this weekend. We’ll gift them to our parents then. We always love your work!
