Bob wrote:

We were just married this April 4th and had the distinct pleasure to have Todd photograph our big day. It couldn't have been a better experience, from the first phone call to the presentation of our photos! It was such a seamless process and Todd knows how to get the best from people and the knowledge he has of our venue - Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown, was amazing!

You can't make a better choice than Todd! He will capture the best of the event! It was stress free process, with all that goes on during a wedding we had the best time working with Todd, he adds such excitement and fun to the day. He cares so much about his subjects that it shows in the style and grace he captures so effortlessly. We can't say enough wonderful things about working with Todd. He is a true artist!

If you want the best than Todd is it! He will give his best and it shows in all his work.

We highly recommend Todd for anyone wanting an exceptional experience from beginning to end, with a style and humor that will make it such a great experience!

Lyndhurst Wedding, April 2024

Rebecca wrote:

Todd is an INCREDIBLE, fun, kind, highly professional, and charismatic photographer! He helped make our wedding day incredible and all our guests (and myself and my husband, of course) had an amazing time having our photos captured at Tappan Hill!

Tappan Hill Wedding, October 2023

Justin wrote:

Todd was able to capture our wedding party with style and grace. He's a true artist who genuinely cares about the people he's working with, their event, and his art/photos. His responsiveness and attention to detail, before/during/after the event is top class. Would certainly recommend working with Todd.

October 2023, Tappan Hill Wedding

Jessica wrote:

Todd is great person and an authentic artist. It was a blessing to find him, and to have him agree to photograph our wedding day. While it has become easier to find photographers these days, it seems MUCH harder to find a true artist who wants to capture the story, and not just the images. We were so lucky to work with Todd. He was honest, clear, adaptable, and patient. He was focused, not just on the logistics of the event, but on the vision of what we wanted in our pictures. I truly appreciated his time and his artistry! I recommend Todd to anyone who wants the story of their event or moment documented in a beautiful way. You won’t regret it :)

October 2023 Hudson River Waterfront Ceremony and Reception at Hudson Valley Books For Humanity

Lana wrote:

Todd is a wonderful photographer! If you want someone on your wedding day who is fun to work with, efficient, and creative - Todd is your guy. He worked very fast to set up all of his equipment and to have it ready to go at the venue. We took all of our portraits with family before the ceremony began to ensure that we would have more time to socialize with our guests during the wedding. He got EVERY iteration of the photos we wanted and made my vision come to life! He listened to the important shots I wanted and executed them perfectly. He also managed to get such great candid shots of us and our guests throughout the night, which was equally important to me.

I also appreciated his expertise suggestions on location based on the time of day. Natural light can be very hard to work with as a photographer, and Todd managed to get shots with the PERFECT lighting.

Lastly, Todd was very calm, kind, and patient with me. I am a very particular bride (and a picky person in general haha), and Todd spoke with me through all of my concerns and questions. His presence made me feel very calm and taken care of on our special day :) I have worked with MANY photographers before, and none have gotten us our photos back as quickly as Todd!! Thank you Todd for preserving these precious memories!

Lyndhurst Wedding, September 2023

Anthony wrote:

Not only was Todd a lovely person to work with, but he also did a phenomenal job of getting every shot my wife and I wanted on our wedding day. Our wedding was at Lyndhurst Mansion, and Todd was very familiar with the area - his expertise and his eye for great photo ops meant we had tons of fantastic photos to choose from. He also got us our edited photos very quickly!

Overall, working with Todd was a wonderful experience and I’d highly recommend him to anyone who needs a detail-oriented and fun photographer.

September, 2023

Jim wrote:

I highly recommend Todd Shapera Photography to capture the memories of your special events. We hired Todd for our daughter's wedding and we couldn't be more happy and satisfied with the experience and the results. Todd met with us before the wedding and helped us to understand the alternatives that fit out budget.

Todd was with us throughout the day of the wedding capturing the many special moments, from the bride and her attendants getting ready, the photos of the wedding party, the video of the wedding ceremony, the reception, and the photo booth was a huge success with the guests.

Todd's photos capture not only the people and places, but also the emotions of the moment. The wedding is over, but Todd's photos will help us to keep those special memories alive for many years to come.

August 2023, Tappan Hill Mansion Wedding

Arthur wrote:

Todd is a wonderful photographer! We have hired him for the past two years for our charity luncheon events, and he does a great job of unobtrusively capturing the spirit and atmosphere of our events as well as highlighting people of interest and lively crowd interactions. We look forward to working with him again!

June 2023, Sleepy Hollow Country Club

Keri wrote:

Working with Todd has been amazing!! From the beginning he made my fiancé and I beyond comfortable and at ease! We did our engagement shoot with him in Newport RI prior to our wedding in Westchester in the Fall and we just had the best time. The photos are beyond beautiful and he delivered them so quickly with the most tasteful retouches!! Can’t wait to work again with him for our wedding! Could not recommend more!!

May 2023, Newport Engagement Photography - September '23 Tappan Hill Wedding

Ten Years After I Photographed Her Daughter's Wedding At N.Y. Botanical Garden, Melodee Became A Bride. She wrote:

Todd Shapera is an exceptional photographer whose sensitivity and creativity shine through all his work. His photos of our late-in-life garden wedding captured the joy and depth of feelings of all those present and the beauty of the environment. Todd is well known for more than his work with weddings and family events, in particular his stunning photographs of indigenous people and nature. He is also wonderful to work with.

May 2023 Garden Wedding, An Armonk Home

Bri anne wrote:

Todd is a fantastic photographer and produced beautiful photos that my family raved about. He really captured beautiful moments and was able to communicate in both English and Spanish, which was helpful for our combined families in this small elopement ceremony. I'm very pleased with the end result, and would absolutely recommend him for another couple looking for a wedding photographer :)

January 2023, Tarrytown House Estate Wedding

Leah wrote:

How can I begin? We just received the wedding photos for my daughter’s wedding from Todd and I am absolutely blown away. He literally captured every detail and every moment from this momentous celebration, from the couple’s first kiss, to the party favors at the end of the night. He was able to do all this without being intrusive. He orchestrated photos of everyone in the wedding party, family, etc. He captured pictures of my daughter and her bridesmaids getting ready, the sweet moments of the first look, the ceremony and cocktail hour where the sun was just starting to set. We never knew he snuck the couple away to grab the most beautiful pictures next to a rustic barn. The photos of the reception perfectly highlighted the vibe of love, laughter, and happiness. Todd was professional and caring throughout the entire day. He curated the pictures within two weeks of the wedding and gave us DOUBLE the number of photos he promised. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend Todd Shapera as a photographer for any special occasion!

September 2022 Wedding, Candlelight Farms, Lichtfield County, Ct

Melanie wrote:

Todd was wonderful throughout the process of planning our wedding - super responsive, easy to talk to, and creative in his vision! He helped us make the wedding a dream, from finding us a videographer (who went above and beyond) and a fun yet elegant photobooth to creating beautiful pictures on the day-of. His turnaround in getting us our photos was extremely fast, and we appreciated how detailed, creative, and unique his vision was! Would definitely recommend Todd to anyone.

September 2022, Tappan Hill Mansion

Kimberly wrote:

Ten years ago we met Todd while rafting the Grand Canyon. I have loved his work ever since then. When it was time for our daughters wedding I had to ask!

We came together in Sedona AZ for a magical wedding. His professionalism and talent just topped off the perfect day. He is amazing photos will be cherished for the rest of our lives.

September 2022, Sedona, Arizona

Hayley wrote:

We cannot recommend Todd highly enough. He photographed our wedding over the summer. Every part of the process was fantastic - it was easy to talk with him when we were first picking a photographer, then he kept on top of dates and coordinating the day-of details, he knew the perfect timeline for portrait/family photos, and throughout the actual day he was so on top of things that we never had to wonder if we'd get the photos we wanted. He even brought along an assistant photographer to ensure he got all the right moments. And then the photos of course were fantastic -- everything we could have imagined and then some. He caught every special moment beautifully. They will be our favorite photos of us and family and friends for forever. Thank you Todd!

July 2022, American Yacht Club Wedding

Caroline wrote:

Todd was amazing. Eddie planned a whole surprise proposal and Todd captured it without me even noticing! The pictures are incredible. I’m so impressed with how well he captured the moment and all the emotions that came with it! He truly makes a picture say 1,000 words. I highly recommend Todd for your special events!

Sleepy Hollow Country Club, August, 2022

George wrote:

Todd's photos of our daughter's wedding were just spectacular. Todd, who is a very personable guy, worked closely and easily with us in all aspects of the wedding day, and the results showed his exceptional skill. He was very unobtrusive throughout the day and made sure to capture more views of the event than we could have imagined. We have a prefect record of our joyous occasion.

Father of Tappan Hill Bride, July 2022

Bob wrote: Todd was the photographer for our wedding and we couldn't have asked for a kinder or more professional individual to help us capture all the memories of our big day! He seemed to be everywhere at once, always snapping photos, helped us to not feel nervous ,and put us at ease. He gave us over 1000+ beautiful photos with a very quick turn-around time. We highly recommend Todd to capture all your special events!

May 2022, Tappan Hill Wedding

Ben wrote:

The most amazing photographer and artist. We hired Todd for both of our daughter's Bat' Mitzvah and wouldn't change a thing. There's no other person that goes to the lengths Todd does, and his energy is boundless. Professional and magical experience to see the photos after the party. AMAZING JOB TODD!

April, 2022 and May 2019 Kol Ami Bat Mitzvahs

Kira wrote:

My wedding was originally scheduled for April of 2020. It was then postponed three more times until April of 2022. Throughout it all, Todd was understanding and supportive. He was so patient and kind every time the wedding had to be rescheduled.

When the wedding finally happened, Todd and his assistant were fantastic. He gave clear direction during the portrait sessions before the wedding and captured candid photos throughout the rest of the evening. All of the pictures are wonderfully staged and lit. Even the candid photos have a polished, professional quality.

My husband and I love every single one of the photos.

If you're looking for a photographer, you should absolutely give Todd a call!

Dan wrote:

For the past decade, Todd Shapera has been our go-to photographer for events at Making Headway Foundation. He has been especially valuable at our large family events, taking amazing formal and candid photos. Many of our families have disabled children, and Todd’s patience, kindness, and flexibility always makes our guests feel welcome and special. Todd is very responsive before events, shows up ahead of schedule, is completely prepared, and works hard every moment he is there. From a technical standpoint, his photographs are excellent and really capture of essence of each family. He also does a great job quickly editing any photographs, as needed, to ensure the best possible framing and color. Finally, he provides the photos very quickly after the event, which is critical for our work. We have used Todd's photos so many times, including on the cover of our most important newsletters and reports. More than anything, Todd has earned our complete trust, and has been an example of integrity and professionalism. I would highly recommend Todd for any event.

May 6, 2022

John wrote:

It was an absolute pleasure working w/ Todd! I had very specific instructions and timing for my engagement shoot, and Todd was punctual, set up on time, and captured the very best moments of our engagement at The Abbey. After the moment, Todd helped Jackie and I capture more bliss by doing a mini-photoshoot. Communication was easy. Retouching, color grading, and delivery was extremely quick. Thanks again for the hard work and quick turnaround - would HIGHLY recommend!

April Wedding Proposal At The Abbey Inn

April 2022 Abbey Inn & Spa Wedding Proposal

Alyson wrote:

We had such a fantastic experience with Todd as our wedding photographer. From our Hudson River engagement shoot, to our twice-rescheduled wedding at Lyndhurst, to helping us create a beautiful album, Todd was an absolute pleasure to work with. We are so grateful for all of his time, flexibility, and expertise and will forever cherish the memories he helped us create.

October 2020 Lyndhurst Mansion Wedding & December 2021 album

Carolann wrote:

Todd is an absolutely gifted photographer, but he is so much more than just a photographer. We booked Todd back in 2019 for our “May 2020” wedding in NY. Needless to say, our wedding was canceled due to covid. With the world turned upside down, Todd was our saving grace throughout our whole wedding journey. He went above and beyond for us, at times almost acting as our marriage counselor. When we chose to find a new venue and pick our new date, we knew we wanted to make sure Todd was available. We ended up rescheduling our wedding for 11/13/21 in Savannah, GA and Todd flew down to capture all the magic of our special day. Todd is truly a passionate professional who not only has an incredible eye for photography but also really understands brides and is patient, understanding and eager to help in any way.

November 13 Savannah, Georgia Estate Wedding

Katelyn wrote:

Absolutely fantastic experience! Todd is professional, inspired and fun! We love our wedding photos and would highly recommend him to other couples.

October 2021 Tappan Hill Wedding

Donna wrote:

Todd is the absolute best in photography! My daughter Nicole and her husband Kevin were right on target selecting Todd for not only their engagement pictures but wedding pictures as well! The pictures captured the beauty and love surrounding these wonderful moments in their lives. Each picture is just as spectacular as the next while not only capturing the loving bride and groom but the outstanding grounds and venue. As an added surprise, my husband and I were presented with a thank you from our daughter and son-in-law....... the most outstanding album with photos of this joyous day! We are overwhelmed with the quality of the pictures and layout of this album and will cherish it forever. Todd Shapera, you are a class act and thank you so much for creating our forever keepsake!

October 2 Parent Album for a May, 2021 Tappan Hill Wedding

Lindsay wrote:

Absolutely remarkable. You captured US! Me and Sean, our families, and all of our loved ones! You, Ed and Jason have captured the memories that we will all cherish for the rest of our lives. You have no idea!

July 12, 2021 Tappan Hill Wedding

Steve wrote:

After meeting Todd at his home in Westchester, choosing him as our photographer was an easy decision. We could tell right away that if the end result matched his enthusiasm, he would turn out a beautiful product. His passion as a photographer, after so many years working his craft, was evident. He was diligent, professional and caring through the entire wedding process, making us feel comfortable every step of the way. We are so happy we found him. We would highly recommend him. And, by the way, the pictures turned out beautiful!

June 26, 2021 Tappan Hill Wedding

Shanti wrote: It was a pleasure working with Todd. We hired him to photograph our civil ceremony and he captured some wonderful moments of me and my husband along with our 2 dogs. He was professional, flexible, easy to work with, and shared his thoughts and suggestions when he thought it necessary. We would definitely work with Todd again.

July 6, 2021 Farmhouse Wedding

Nicole wrote:

Todd is WONDERFUL. We first met Todd in 2019 where we discussed our wedding and engagement photos. Our engagement pictures were taken at Pocantico Lake right in both of our backyards, and they could not have come out better. He listened to exactly what we wanted and made us feel so comfortable every step of the way. We unfortunately had to postpone our wedding due to COVID and Todd was reassuring and right by our side the entire time. We just got our wedding photos back and I cry every single time I browse through them - they tell our wedding story beautifully. Todd is such a professional and so skilled at what he does. We are so beyond happy with our experience and will absolutely use Todd for any future photographs we may need.

May 16, 2021 Tappan Hill Wedding

Leslie and Mike wrote:

Todd was a pleasure to work with! We are thrilled with his photography and the way he captured our event. Several of our guests commented about how respectful, non-obtrusive and fun our photographer was during the party. We highly recommend him and have only positive things to say about the photographs and Todd himself!

May 8, 2021 Chappaqua, Pizza Truck Bar Mitzvah Celebration

Matthew wrote:

It was a pleasure working with Todd! Booking him was simple. At our event, he was easygoing in his manner and made our whole group (ranging in ages from 10 to 82) feel comfortable in taking pictures. At the same, he was very efficient in getting a lot of beautiful shots, both posed and more candid, in a relatively short time. His turnaround in getting the pictures back to us was very quick. We would certainly use him again!

Kol Ami, Westchester Bar Mitzvah, April 2021

Giulia wrote:

Getting married was very difficult due to all the COVID restrictions, adding additional stress to the planning process. Todd stuck with us the whole way. We were forced to reschedule two times. Todd made himself available for each event, making it easy to work with him. When the new date was finally set in December. Todd was still willing to be a part of the wedding, even with news channels claiming COVID outbreak was at it’s worst. We reduced our wedding numbers drastically to adhere to “some” of the requirements. Todd came to the wedding ready to work and ultimately took beautiful photos. I was more than pleased with the selection of photos Todd presented. I also had him create our wedding album which came out fantastic. I would absolutely recommend Todd.

December 26, 2020 Wedding At Il Villagio, New Jersey

Stacy wrote:

Todd was an extraordinary photographer and person. He took the time a few days before our daughter's bat mitzvah to really listen to WHO our daughter was and what kind of energy we wanted to see in our photos. Even in these hectic times, as things changed with planning our daughter's bat mitzvah last minute, we now have the most intimate, beautiful moments preserved of our daughter and family, to remember this happy event during such a trying year.

December 2020, Kol Ami Bat Mitzvah, White Plains, New York

Kira wrote:

My fiancé and I had a fantastic engagement photo session with Todd. He made the entire process a lot of fun and took stunning photographs. He also made a slide show we could share with family and friends! This session took place during the pandemic. Todd observed the masking mandate and took us to a setting where social distancing would be possible and we would feel safe. I can't wait to see what photos Todd takes during our wedding!

December 1, 2020, October 2021 Wedding At Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill Mansion, Tarrytown, New York

Marnie and Scott wrote:

We can’t recommend Todd enough to photograph a milestone event or special memory. Todd did both a casual shoot for us and also captured our daughter’s Bat Mitzvah day. The photos are AMAZING! Todd took the time to get to know our family and shot photos that really captured us and – most important – our daughter’s unique nature and joy. Todd takes pride in creating special memories and not just taking cookie-cutter photos. He has a demeanor that makes the photo shoot fun and a great eye for capturing details that create perfect photos that feel natural and beautiful. Todd also operated with the most integrity of any of our vendors during the COVID crisis. Unfortunately, we had to pivot our plans for our Spring event and Todd was as flexible as we needed during a stressful time. We look forward to working with Todd again for future celebrations.

November 2020

Meredith wrote:

Todd’s creativity coupled with his professionalism and caring demeanor made for for an incredible experience. He captured our event better than we could have imagined and left us with beautiful memories that will last a lifetime (our album was spectacular)!!! We already booked him for another event!

October 2020

Suzanne wrote:

I recently got married in Westchester, NY amidst the covid pandemic, and Todd Shapera was absolutely incredible! He captured our day so beautifully, came up with really interesting ways to use the few people we had in attendance to create interesting shots, and was really easy to work with! We are so incredibly happy with our photos and are so glad he was there to help us remember this special day in our lives. Would definitely recommend him to any couple looking for a photographer!

September 2020

Jess wrote:

Selecting Todd Shapera as photographer for our daughter's wedding was a perfect choice! Due to COVID-19, our daughter's wedding size and location changed. Todd was so flexible and so easy to work with before the big day and on the wedding day itself. Most importantly, Todd delivered incredible photos of every aspect of the day. The only hard part of working with Todd will be selecting the album photos as there are so many gorgeous ones from which to choose. I recommend Todd Shapera with complete confidence!

July 2020

Jessica wrote:

My husband and I are so very grateful that Todd was available to photograph our wedding. Not only is each one of the photos he took that day more beautiful than the next, but working with Todd all the way through from the early days of planning until the day we received our photos was a pleasure. Todd went out of his way to set up our event for success by visiting the venue ahead of time to orient himself with the property and lighting. He is a clear communicator and his creativity & professionalism ensured that despite many last minute changes in plans (venue closed due to Covid, rain on the wedding day) he did not miss a single opportunity to get the photos we wanted, keeping us laughing and energized throughout. I highly recommend Todd Shapera for your next event! You will not be disappointed.

July 2020

Liz wrote: Can’t get enough!

We've hired Todd Shapera for both of our sons bar mitzvahs (May 2018 and March 2020) we have also hired him for our temples gala (May 2019). Todd is a master at the art of photography. In regards to our bar mitzvahs he is professional, artistic and easily engages with the child he’s photographing and the entire family. He is swift and detailed! He gets all the shots but never misses the special moments that only an engaged photographer captures. One of the qualities we like most is while Todd blends into the background, his positive energy and demeanor brings out the best of the guests. He is charismatic and fun and our guests loved to be photographed by him. When we hired him for our temple gala, which had a totally different vibe then the bar mitzvahs, Todd was a true partner and collaborator. His suggestions based on the crowd were spot on. Todd photographed a sophisticated black and white photo booth. We look forward to hiring Todd again for December 2024!

Kol Ami Bat Mitzvahs

Alyson wrote:

We could not be more in love with these photos! Thank you for going above and beyond for us and for turning these around so quickly. We are beyond grateful and will cherish them forever. I'm currently narrowing down our favorites for our Save the Date card - they are all so wonderful it makes it so hard to choose.

September 29, 2019 Engagement Shoot

Brit wrote:

Todd. You are incredible. You are honestly the best decision we made for the entire wedding. Albert and I are LOVING the images!! We are so happy with your work, and beyond that, you are a special person and wonderful to be around. We had so many family members and wedding guests compliment you!!

September 14, 2019 wedding

New York Athletic Club, Travers Island

Alaina wrote:

Todd photographed our wedding at Tarrytown Castle. We met with him months before the event, and he got our vibe. His work as a journalist helped convey our story, and it showed in the pictures. We did the obligatory family shots (LOVE), and lots of candid moments (LOVE). Looking at the pictures (QUICK TURNAROUND!), it was fun to see us how we are, just, at our wedding! He arranged a surprise shoot at the pool around dusk, and was a hit! He is punctual, works hard, and gives you something to share and experience again and again. Would not have wanted the night to go any other way. Thank you!

August 30, 2019

Lorraine wrote:

By chance our family met Todd. He and his friend Moira rented our cottage on Vinalhaven Island off the Coast of Maine. Immediately we became friends and they were on our lobster boat taking photos. Lucky us - Todd said he would love to do an Island wedding and our son's was only a month away. We grabbed the opportunity and I cannot tell you how very fortunate we feel. We have the most enchanting photos to share, and for memory keepsake, that you can imagine. Todd and Moira blended into the crowd almost like they weren't even there and captured everything right up to the fireworks at the very end. Thank you, we feel blessed for all our treasured photos. Magazine quality to say the least!!!

August 14, 2019

Julie wrote:

Todd is not only an event photographer but a true artist. From the time I met him and he showed me his photo journalist work as well as wedding & Bar & Bat Mitzvah work, I knew he was the one I wanted to hire. He has a calming, professional presence and wants to satisfy his customers. There were so many niceties and so much attention to detail along the way….On the day of the event, he was amazing! He arrived for family photos at the temple early. He took the most amazing photos of the Hora with a panoramic lens. He captured so many of the unscripted, candid moments by being unobtrusive. He delivered the proofs and flash drive in a timely manner, packaged beautifully. Later, he guided me through the album process and he helped me create the most beautifully, tasteful album, all without rushing me or being pushy. He is a true professional, extremely talented and a kind and creative soul, too. I highly recommend Todd.

Sent on August 1, 2019

Michelle wrote:

Todd is a very gifted photographer. He photographed all four of my children’s Bar and Bat Mitzvah’s and captured the most beautiful, emotional, natural and heartfelt moments. He was a pleasure to work with and made us all feel calm and comfortable. We are all grateful to have had Todd accompany us on these very memorable milestones and celebrations. Thanks Todd!

Sent on July 20, 2019

5.0 Thank you Todd!

Working with Todd for our wedding was an enjoyable experience from the beginning till the end. We chose Todd not only because we found his work to be artistically beautiful, but also because of his kind and calming personality. We wanted to work with a photographer who could truly capture our personalities on our wedding day. Todd did just that. We felt extremely comfortable with him and were able to be completely ourselves in front of the camera. Thank you Todd!!

Amanda, December 5, 2018

Dear Todd:

Last night, I saw the attached black and white picture of Jamie & Matt having their "first look" at the Tarrytown pond before exchanging their vows. My daughter is simply beautiful, elegant, gorgeous, majestic and stunning.

Todd, in this father's humble opinion, this single photograph could have been an oil painting made by one of the great artists of the Victorian era. But it is your artistic genius that created this without the aid of a brush, oils or a canvas . You documented their special wedding day, and very special moment, by brilliantly capturing Jamie & Matt's feelings of love and devotion to each other with magnificent art.

My maternal grandfather was a "perfectionist" professional photographer and he would be so proud to see this incredible picture of his great-granddaughter and her soon to be husband.

Thank you for all your creative, outstanding work.

Most sincerely, Michael

P.S. A million thanks to Ed Steinberg of Abigail Kirsch for introducing us.

We are so happy that we hired Todd Shapera for our September 2018 wedding. Todd was so fun to work with, he kept our whole wedding party smiling the entire time. Todd has a great eye for composing breathtaking and romantic shots. In addition, Todd captured so many fantastic candid moments throughout the day that I felt like I was reliving our wedding through the photos. We highly recommend Todd to anyone looking for an amazing photographer.

Anne G, September 15, 2018 Wedding, Tarrytown House

5.0

Todd Shapera, and his phototography and videography crew, are beyond masterful, in every imaginable way possible! They are unobtrusive, respectful, courteous, efficient, and aim to get the storytelling job done right, the first, and only, time. A consummate professional in every way, we would definitely recommend Todd Shapera Photography without hesitation. He's the absolute ultimate, as well as a calming influence on an otherwise most hectic day in one's life! We contracted for a certain number of photos, and he delivered almost 3x that number.....amazing!!!

Doreen, MOB, 9/2/18

5.0

Quality of Service: 5.0 Responsiveness: 5.0 Professionalism: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Flexibility: 5.0

We are so glad we chose Todd as our wedding photographer. It has been over a month since our wedding, and we (and our guests!) can’t stop raving about how fantastic Todd was and how amazing all of our photos are! We are so grateful that a close family friend (who used Todd for both of her sons’ bar mitzvahs) recommended him to us. From when we first met with Todd, it was clear he would be easy to work with, and he absolutely was. Todd was very respectful and sensitive to our wishes and those of our family, and knew just the right time to suggest or not suggest an idea. We are so pleased with the beautiful and creative photo ideas he presented to us, which have turned out to be fantastic – several of which have won Todd international Wedawards for outstanding wedding photography! His talent and passion for what he does is evident as he seamlessly photographed our whole day, including running outside our Rolls Royce after our ceremony to capture a moment and suddenly climbing up on a ladder (on several occasions) in order to get the perfect impromptu shot (even late into dancing the night away). We and our family are so excited with how our wedding photos came out (and how quickly Todd returned them to us). We are forever grateful to Todd to have such special memories on film forever, and we are confident that anyone who hires Todd will surely feel it was one of the best decisions they make in planning their wedding or other special event!

Kimberly, 6/23/18 (Central Park, St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York Athletic Club)

5.0

Todd was amazing to work with. We met with him before the wedding and fell in love with his photos and storytelling take on photography, which was exactly what we wanted for our wedding - the photos to tell the story of the day. He was brilliant on the day of the wedding - especially when the weather was less than ideal (pouring all day!) - and he worked with the venue to arrange a way to still get all the shots that we wanted - we really wanted nature in the background and had been planning for an outdoor wedding. He captured everything so beautifully. We loved working with Todd and are SO happy with the photos from our wedding! I've included a few below as an example of his incredible work. We would highly recommend him.

Nicole, 8/11/18

Todd was one of the very best decisions we made during our wedding planning. Photography was my highest priority on our wedding day checklist and Todd did nothing but impress. He was able to professionally and artistically capture our love story so much so that the photos transport me back to one of the happiest days thus far in my life. He also skillfully arranged my large blended family for all the photos that each family member wanted from the day. Additionally, his instincts and experience knew when to move on or when to stay shooting seamlessly throughout our wedding day without the need for verbal communication. I can’t thank him enough for everything he did for us on that day, as well as planning before the wedding and sending our edited images to us after the wedding quickly. We cherish our wedding photos so so much. I highly recommend that anyone reading this hires Todd for their special day.

September 2017, American Yacht Club Wedding

Todd Shapera photographed two weddings for my son and his bride – the trip on the New York subway to City Hall in June and the more traditional wedding and reception in Westchester three months later. Both times, Todd captured the story, the fun, and the joy. He is very sensitive to the wishes of the bride and groom – and the parents, too! Working with him is a pleasure and his photographs are gorgeous. Mother of the groom - September, 2017

My husband and I absolutely adore Todd! From the very first stages of planning our wedding, Todd was extremely communicative, flexible, and responsive. Todd is clearly very passionate about what he does, and this came through both in his interaction with us and with the final product. My husband and I are so happy with our wedding photos, and could not have asked for a better photographer!!

Tappan Hill Wedding, October 8, 2017

Todd photographed two Bar Mitzvahs for us over the past two years. He was personable, professional, and we were thrilled with the results! He and his team captured the joy on everyone's faces and the fun that everyone was having at the party. They were a pleasure to work with.

December 21, '18 from Alan, Chappaqua Dad

Todd is an absolute pleasure to work with--friendly, and full of creative ideas. He takes stunning photographs. My family has been working with him for over a decade to capture our most important moments. He photographed my Bat Mitzvah years and years ago, as well as my sister's, and most recently, he photographed my wedding! It was a long day with two ceremonies--one Hindu, one Jewish--as well as a reception; beginning to end, he captured everything exquisitely. I can't wait to work with him again!

Tarrytown Wedding, September 4, 2016

Todd was an absolutely amazing photographer for our wedding and pleasure to work with. He made the trip down to my parents house before the wedding (where the bridesmaids and I were getting ready) and spent his time there making sure he photographed everything that was important to me. At the venue itself, his photography was absolutely stunning and unique, despite the fact that he has photographed that venue countless times before. Additionally, he was extremely efficient during the wedding; he managed everyone participating in the bridal party photos extremely well so that the process was not long and painful. During the event, we hardly noticed he was there as he captured all of the important moments without being intrusive. Overall, he was very easy to work with and was always available to answer any questions we had. If you are looking for an excellent photographer whose pictures will capture the beauty and essence of your wedding for years to come, Todd is the perfect choice.

September 23 wedding, Tarrytown House

Todd is an exceptional photographer! His artistic eye allowed him to capture beautiful moments from our wedding in a unique way. He was patient with us and strived to make our day as stress- free as possible while coordinating relatives and friends so that we could get all the shots we desired. He promptly responded to e-mails and phone calls leading up to the event so that we could seamlessly plan our day. I would highly recommend him for your wedding! You will not be disappointed!

August 6, 2016 Wedding, Tappan Hill Mansion

Todd Shapera is a wonderful photographer in every sense of the word. He was wonderful to work with, always called back if we had a question, was funny and very personable, had great compositional ideas, and captured our daughter's wedding to a tee. From the getting ready pictures, the first look, the ceremony, etc. until the very end, Todd captured the joy, excitement, love and spirit of my daughter's wedding. His pictures told the story of the wedding in such a beautiful way. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer to work with. His assistant and videographer were, needless to say, wonderful as well.

July 23,2016 Wedding,Tappan Hill Mansion

Todd and his assistant Emma were amazing. They were always there at the right moment to capture all the most important shots, and they turned the formal portrait sessions into super fun photo shoots. Less than three weeks after the wedding, Todd gave us a USB stick with 1200 edited digital images from the wedding. They were organized into "chapters" so that they are easy to sort through, and I can always find what I'm looking for pretty quickly. To say that the images came out beautifully is an understatement. Scrolling through the photos, I find myself transported back to the emotional high of my wedding day. Plus, with his background in photojournalism, Todd produced striking, unexpected images that are a far cry from the cliche snapshots you get with a lot of wedding photographers. Besides doing an amazing job with the photography, Todd was professional, respectful, responsive and all around a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him unconditionally for anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer.

June 19, Brooklyn wedding

Todd was amazing to work with. He spoke to us before the wedding to get to know us and he captured every detail of out special day. He is truly and artist and goes above and beyond! He captured both the traditional wedding pictures but also unique and creative photos. We couldn't be happier! You won't be disappointed with Todd!

May 2016 Tappan Hill wedding

Todd was wonderful and went above and beyond to get special beautiful and unique photos. He really listened to what I wanted during the ceremony and reception, and had some brilliant ideas about locations and lighting for photos. I was able to enjoy my wedding and didn't feel as though someone was always taking pictures of me. I would highly recommend Todd.

Blue Hill at Stone Barns Wedding, August 2015

Todd was a pleasure to work with. He was very easy going and flexible and was not one of those "in your face photographers" but was still able to get the shots we wanted and did a terrific job. I would highly recommend Todd and we plan to use him for other upcoming celebrations.

Studio 450 Bar Mitzvah, NYC, September 2015

Our wedding day was amazing – from the beautiful New York Botanical Garden location, to the flowers, friends, family, sunshine etc. – it was beyond anything we could have dreamed of. We were lucky to have Todd Shapera capturing those memories for us to enjoy for years to come. Todd’s pictures are stunning and he puts his whole heart and soul into each event. His pictures highlight not only each part of the evening, but also the many wonderful personalities that were there, the spirit on the dance floor, and the joy we felt. We received our pictures quickly, and Todd took time to sit with us to go through them and highlight many he thought really captured the day. We really enjoyed such a personal touch. He also organized a photo booth that was an unqualified success – our guests loved goofing off and the team at the booth was fantastic.

New York Botanical Garden Wedding, August, 2015

Todd is amazing!! From the moment we met him, he made us feel so comfortable and seemed genuinely interested in getting to know us. Our engagement photo shoot in the fall was so much fun and we loved the photos we received. Todd has a great eye for light and movement and our wedding photos really reflect his talent. He has shot weddings at Tappan Hill before so he knew just where to position his many cameras to get the best shots. We are so glad we chose Todd to document our special day and would recommend him to anyone looking for an incredible photographer!

May, 2015 wedding, Tappan Hill.

We are so grateful that we chose Todd Shapera Photography for our daughter's bat-mitzvah. From the moment we met with Todd, we were taken by his work. Todd is an artist and as such, he brings a creative eye to event photography. His portraits of our daughter from both before and during her bat-mtizvah were just beautiful. Furthermore, Todd is a true professional. He is communicative, responsive and flexible. He did a great job capturing the memories we shared with friends and family and we are happy to have had the opportunity to work with Todd and his team.

June 5, 2015 Bat Mitzvah

"Dear Todd, I hope I said it last night, but in my delirium I may have forgotten!!! THANK YOU!!! You were an absolute pleasure to work with, and it was so wonderful having you for our special day! I can't imagine anyone else being as efficient, professional and fun as you! All of our family and friends (along with us) were so impressed with your style....you blended right into the crowd. I saw briefly the photos you set up at the cocktail hour and at the bar during the reception and they were stunning! Thank you for working so hard- I know you're always going going going, but you were 110% present and enthusiastic for us, and it was greatly appreciated!!!

We truly can't thank you enough!!!!

Zoey & Marc

October 18 Fairview Country Club wedding

Greenwich, CT

If we could give Todd 10 stars across the board, we would. We had the pleasure to have Todd shoot for our engagement session and wedding day, having the absolute best experience with him. Todd's technique is flawless and his ability to capture natural emotion in each picture is uncanny. He truly tells a story throughout the day with his pictures. From the first time we met Todd to the sit down to review all of our photos, it has been an amazing experience.

Todd has a very calming presence about him which makes you feel comfortable on one of the most important days of your life. He has such a special talent and it is so transparent with all of the beautiful photos. We are so very lucky to have found Todd and while this review is a little sad to write since it means our engagement and wedding are over, we have the memories captured in photographs. I know we will be using Todd again in the future to capture our other life moments.

Rachel

Tappan Hill Mansion

My daughter had her wedding at the beautiful Raphael Vineyard on the North Fork of Long Island. We loved how Todd captured the moment and the feeling of the wedding from the house to the church to the beach to the vineyard! His perspective was unique and his pictures artistic and emotional! Todd's pictures definitely recreate the mood and the happy memories of this special day every time we view them.....great job, Todd!!!!!! DL - March 2015

Todd photographed our engagement shoot and our wedding and he was amazing for both! For our engagement session, we wanted to bring our huge and exuberant puppy to be part of it and Todd couldn't have been happier, flexible and more patient with our rambunctious pup! Neither of us had professional pictures taken before and Todd immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease. He explained what he was doing while he was doing it, but not having us do anything that we did not feel was "us." We loved our pictures and Todd even had a reel of them playing at the wedding!

For our wedding, our beautiful pictures aside, people were constantly coming up to us impressed with how they noticed that Todd was on top of everything we were doing. Whether it was hiding behind a bush behind the chuppah or running to the back of the ceremony to get us during the recessional, he was ALWAYS there, and never in our faces! We would love to know the magic of how he is able to pull that off, as we've been to so many weddings where the photographer has a bright light in your face or is blocking your view of the couple. Not Todd! He gets all the pictures in a completely unobtrusive manner. This was especially apparent at the end of the evening, as it was pushing 1am and our friends spontaneously made a huge circle around us while we danced. Todd made a bee-line for a step stool so that he could capture the special moment from all angles and the gorgeous pictures brought us right back to it.

When our pictures arrived, it really brought us right back to the moments of the day. They were beautiful and captured everything that was important to us. He has been reliable and resourceful and we have LOVED working with him!

Kimberly

Wedding: 07/19/2014

Todd was a joy to work with. We immediately clicked with him; we enjoyed his sweet and calm manner throughout the wedding planning process and especially on the big day. He came armed with a ton of creative ideas that resulted in photos that we absolutely love!

We received so much great feedback from our guests - everyone loved Todd! A photojournalist, Todd is able to capture intimate moments and frame creative shots while being completely unobtrusive. At some points, I forgot he was there but he most definitely was -- we have pictures from every minute of the wedding!

Importantly, he respected that we didn't want to spend hours posing. We did a really fun pre-ceremony session that took about an hour, and about 30 minutes of family photos. From those alone, we have hundreds of amazing shots.

In addition, his rates are very reasonable and you get to own the all of the prints - we have 1000 images that we can print on our own. The albums style he offers are all beautiful and we can't wait to get started on that project with him!

Mary Kate

New York Botanical Garden Wedding

August 2013

Working with Todd is a dream. He is very considerate and he has a special eye for photography. What is more important is that Todd is very patient, caring and simply a joy to work with.

Dance company director, August 14, 2013

I never thought a photographer could make so many people look absolutely beautiful. Todd Shapera was prompt, efficient and a pleasure to deal with. His pictures captured not just the face but so many emotions on those faces. He is an artist and not only that, he is one of the kindest people I have met in a long time. I would definitely hire him for any occasion where a photographer is needed. He is truly the BEST in his field!!!!

Tarrytown House, June 2013 Wedding

Todd is amazing to work with and we couldn't be happier with our pictures from our wedding. He is a true professional in every sense of the word and was the most personable of all the photographers we met with. His work speaks for itself and the photos he was able to capture were better than we ever dreamed. We would highly recommend Todd for any special event and choosing to work with him will be the easiest - and best - decision you will ever make!!

April 2013 wedding

Todd is a magnificent photographer. He is patient, creative and it was a pleasure to work with him. His professionalism is fabulous. He immediately returns phone calls and promptly returns proofs and pictures. He genuinely cares. He takes the time to become familiar with the venue so that our pictures have beautiful backgrounds. He knows the best times to photograph outdoor pictures so that the lighting is amazing. He not only takes traditionally posed pictures, but also captures spontaneous moments of the day.One of the best parts about working with Todd is that he captured every moment of our day, but never interfered when getting a shot. He cares about what he does and it definitely shows!We highly recommend Todd Shapera to photo your event.

Michelle and Frank, Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club, September 2012

Todd has photographed two beautiful events for our family. Both of daughter's bat mitzvahs were captured forever by an artist's eye. We feel so incredibly lucky to have worked with Todd. In addition to his incredible ability to catch the perfect, priceless moment he is also a pleasure to work with. Todd has patience for the old and young and has unbridled energy to consider the opportunity of an expected situation. When the weather turned differently than forecast he found a way to make the clouds into the perfect background.

December 2012 and April 2010 NYC Bat Miztahs at the Pierre Hotel Ballroom and Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Todd was worth every penny! Our wedding photographs are BEAUTIFUL & very unique. Yes, there are the obligatory, formal family shots but there are soooo many other incredible, candid moments he caught. He managed to be everywhere at once, catching all the fun moments (even on the dance floor), but without ever getting in the way. I have been to several weddings since, & was really disappointed for my friends & family about how poorly THEIR photographers stacked up against Todd. They were distracted, slow to react, & missed so many great shots. Quite frankly, I have seen no other photographer WORK as hard as this man did at my wedding, nor have I seen anyone produce as beautiful a product. We also were glad we chose NOT to have our wedding filmed. It would have been unnecessary as Todd captured every moment (even some that we didn't see) beautifully.

July 2012, Tappan Hill Wedding

Todd is amazing. He photographed my son's and daughter's weddings six months apart in New York. He was wonderful ,making the wedding days come to life. His work is outstanding. He is creative and professional. The most important people were in the pictures. We highly recommend him.

Susan, May 25 and August 26, 2008

Todd Shapera is the standard by which others should be measured. Todd gives very personal service - no factory approach. He is very prepared, ready for candid as well as planned shots. Kept good mental track of shots still needed. Wonderfully inventive. No cliche poses. NEVER interfered with the mood or happenings in getting his shots, and captured natural expressions. Excellent lighting. Caring, unruffled manner, which helped reduce normal jitters and tensions. Our wedding book is outstanding, and captures perfectly the joyous celebration (and outshines every other one we've seen).

Florence, June 11, 2011 wedding, Sleepy Hollow Country Club