Jose Melgarejo is a wedding photographer based in New York City. He has photographed across the country and abroad and his style is inspired by the diversity he’s found in his travels.
Jose was a savior for our wedding day in New York! He stepped in on very short notice and we are so happy things worked out the way they did. Jose was understanding and compassionate. We have repeatedly been told that our photos look like they are straight out of a magazine. I'll have to practice some restraint in printing them because we love them all. I would absolutely give Jose more than 5 stars if I could!
Titilayo and Drew’s wedding session in Harlem, New York City just moments after their City Hall wedding in Downtown Manhattan.
Jose is simply amazing. He put together a beautiful shoot for my girlfriend and I who had never had our photos taken professionally before. Within minutes Jose had morphed from a stranger I had never met into this amazing friend, support, encourager, and someone who knew exactly what to do to get Rachel and I in the “zone”. The pictures we had taken were absolutely breathtaking and something that we will cherish forever.
A romantic sunset on the beach at Cape Henlopen in Delaware. Nestled between lighthouses and the surf.
I don’t know where to start because we cannot describe with words what we feel for you. Life brought us together by simple chance and this is just incredible; you first took our photographs in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona - from there we built so much trust in you that with closed eyes we wished you would be at our wedding. A simple photograph could be captured in a few seconds, but this is not the case. It is your opus, your artist’s eye, the trust you convey and still more, the way you play with light. You’ve entered our hearts to never leave.
Nina and Greg’s wedding in the heart of Monserrat, a natural wonder outside of Barcelona, Spain. We spent three days at an antique rustic villa La Masia for their wedding in the rolling hills of Catalunya.
Jose & his wife Jen, were absolutely awesome! They shot our wedding on Oct 13, 2018 in New York and having them a part of our day was the best decision ever! From the moment we spoke, I knew that Jose Melgarejo Photography was the right choice. On the day of of our wedding, they were both super relaxed and cool, everyone loved them at the party, they took beautiful photos of us and honestly, they were the sweetest people to work with. Not only do they take awesome photos, they really care about their clients. I would recommend 100% and I already mention them to everyone I know!
Paulina and John’s wedding – an intimate gathering of family and friends in Long Island, New York.
I was lucky to have Jose as a photographer when I got married. He has captured for us some of the most beautiful photos that we have ever been part of. He has a lot of talent, and he is also a lovely person. I would choose him again and again for any kind of photography work!
Irene and David’s wedding on the along the cliffs in Asturias, Northern Spain.
Jose and Jen were amazing from the minute we met them. Jose met with my husband and I for coffee over a year before our wedding in Brooklyn NYC and we felt extremely comfortable with him and were impressed with his work. Little did we know that the day of our wedding both Jose and Jen would go above and beyond our expectations. Everyone from our family and friends were impressed and thrilled with them.The candids and the portraits are both amazing. We are in love with them all. His use of lighting and angle are spectacular. Jose put me at ease throughout the morning and both he and Jen caught the most wonderful moments. Their presence at the wedding made all the difference!
Helen and Tom’s Wedding and rooftop sunset reception at the Greenpoint Loft in Brooklyn New York City
Jose perfectly captured my fiancé and me in a fun, engaging and comfortable engagement photo session on Asbury Park Beach! His laid back, easy-going personality made it comfortable to be ourselves and is evident in the photos. Jose has a way of telling a story through photography that is unmatched and his artistic style is beautiful! If you have an opportunity to work with him, don't pass it up!
Jon and Kris – a heartfelt engagement on the beach as the sun set into the night in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Simple wins. Most important is the story between two people in love and the people that love them. I focus on this beautiful element.
People first. I get to know people genuinely. I am part of your team and I create with everyone.
Different is cool. I embrace our world of diversity and the million different ways you can celebrate your day. Love is for all people.
Clear as day. I communicate, clarify and double-check. The time to have the map is before the journey.
Honest to you. Never forced. Photographs should represent your energy. That’s what you’ll look back on years from now.
Contact me via my contact form and I’ll get right back to you in less than 24 hours. I’m happy that you see me as a part of your vision for your wedding day. Please be honest and as detailed as possible on the contact form.
These days it’s best to hop on a call or chat and dig further into the details of your day. We talk about your vision, your budget and discover the things that make us tick. You can ask me all the questions you’d like about photos or weddings in general.
An engagement session helps you find your comfort zone in front of a camera in a natural way. They could be in a special place that is close to your heart or somewhere you’ve yet to explore. We’ll plan your session way beforehand so that you’re confident you’ll have the best photos.
A few weeks before your wedding I send out a detailed survey to finalize your timeline. I like to make sure everything is organized and calm leading up to your wedding day. The goal is to be both organized and flexible as the person photographing your wedding.
A day of memories and a thousand emotions. Everyone together at once in the same place. I’ll be there to tell the story. This is the celebration you’ve been waiting for!
In four week’s time you will get a link in your email with a full gallery of images from your wedding. They’re yours to keep. Download them, share them, create books, prints, notes for loved ones. Now you’ve got photographs to cherish for generations to come.
