I'm definitely not a morning person but Amber's creative and charismatic personality definitely got the best expressions out of my wife and I during our 7AM photoshoot at Central Park. She was extremely professional and her experience was a huge plus. She's friendly and engaging which made it very easy for us to work with. The pictures are amazing...she made it extremely hard to choose a favourite. Would highly recommend, definitely worth every penny. 5 stars isn't enough. I wish I can give Amber all the stars on the Flag. read more

Amber Marlowe Blatt is a nice person who needs to find a new line of work. I'll post a full review of my experiences with her, but here is the quick summary: - We hired her twice. The first time, she did great work. We were happy. - We hired her again a year later, to take family photos. She did the shoot. She showed me some of the work through the viewfinder and said it was wonderful. And then she called me a week later and told me that she had LOST *ALL* OF THE IMAGES! Gone. Zero. I do marketing for a living and have hired perhaps twenty photographers in my life for over a hundred photo shoots. This is the first time I had ever heard of someone losing the work for a day's session. It just doesn't happen, because it is the ultimate badge of disgrace for a photographer. So what happened? She said she was sharing her studio with some folks doing a different project, they had taken a memory card from her desk, thought it was blank, etc. There are some serious issues here -- why is someone who bills as a professional letting other people grab memory cards from her desk? Why is she selling her time for hundreds of dollars and then pulling the memory card out -- representing not just her efforts but the time and energy a family takes to coordinate schedules and dress the kids -- and then not bothering to push the write protect tab? Why is she shooting on digital media and not bothering to make a copy of the work before charging in on other projects? Or, if she is running to an emergency, can't make a copy, you might at least write on the card with a Sharpie and say "do not use" or write the date of the session or write anything? Anything at all? We could debate this over and over. But someone who can't secure their digital work should not be shooting events for a living. You cannot "redo" a wedding. You cannot "redo" a birthday or bar mitzvah or other major life event. If you care about getting quality work, you should not be hiring this person. So that was the worst phone call ever -- "Hi, it's Amber, whoops, sorry, nothing left." And then, to add insult to injury, she apologized and offered "to do the shoot again without charging us." Are you f'ing serious? That was basically offering nothing. Of course she can't charge us for a second shoot. We had paid for the first shoot, spent our time and energy, and gotten zip out of it. Through her clear and pure incompetence. And then she did the second shoot and the images were poor. We couldn't and didn't use any of them. There were even instances in the second shoot when I said things to her like "are you sure we are centered under the sign" and Amber said yes, yet we were not. Bad image. Same thing with the sunlight -- "are you sure there won't be too much shadow at this time of day?" Amber said we were okay. We were not. She clearly didn't want to do the shoot a second time, or take the time to make it right, when she knew we weren't going to use her again. So -- sorry Amber. Nice person. Needs a new job. Ben read more

I had Amber take some headshots for me in March 2011. She was very professional, while making me still feel really comfortable. The photos are beautiful and I feel that they are a very accurate representation of me. I would highly recommend Amber to anyone looking to get professional photographs taken. I will work with Amber again. read more

I NEVER thought I'd do maternity photos. I personally find them to be cheesy and just plain weird (google "weird pregnancy photos" and you'll see what I mean). However, I wanted some photos of my husband and me at this special time, so I decided to look for a local photographer that we clicked with. Amber was really, really great to work with. From scheduling a date to delivering the processed photos, Amber was super responsive and an absolute joy to work with! I really can't state this strongly enough - after working with various photographers for weddings, etc, Amber was such a nice change of pace! The pictures turned out great, and we had a lot to choose from. Not all of them were perfect, but I like that Amber only edited out the ones with closed eyes, leaving it to us to choose which shots we liked the best - I often find that photographers will select the technically best shots, which are not necessarily the most attractive shots or the ones that best reflect the people in the photos. The photo shoot itself went very smoothly - we had a lot of fun with Amber taking photos in our apartment and in our neighborhood. It felt much more like spending an hour with a friend than having our picture taken (and that's saying a lot, as my husband HATES pictures). I also like that Amber totally respected my request for less traditional maternity photos, but also encouraged me to take some shots I may not have otherwise done - all of which I'm extremely happy with upon review. All and all, I'm a very happy customer - Amber did a great job of capturing our li'l family. I would not hesitate to hire her in the future or recommend her for a photo shoot or event! read more

Amber was referred to me by a friend and I asked her to do a shoot for my surprise proposal to my girlfriend (now fiance) of 2 years. She was very patient and flexible as I communicated to her exactly what I needed to be done on the big day. I planned it at the scenic uptown Cloisters museum and Amber was punctual, arriving on time and well ahead of my fiance's arrival, and was not only professional with her photography, but complimented that with a very friendly demeanor. She was there to shoot pics of the nervous moments leading up to the big question and was a part of the surprise by planting the prop that I used for the proposal. She told me that this was her first professional shoot of a proposal and she was very supportive and even almost got emotional (thankfully there was no excessive crying from anyone that day, only smiles!). She got many great angles and shots of the special moment and then took pictures for us that took in the amazing view from the museum grounds. She is passionate about her work and the pictures we expected to arrive in a week or two, came in a few days! That's how excited she was! I have already referred her since that day in March and would do so again! read more

My husband and I asked Amber to shoot our NYC elopement a few days before Christmas and it was the best decision we made! We are currently living abroad, so we really relied on good reviews of vendors to plan our elopement. I'm so glad that we chose Amber, she was not only super helpful, but she made the whole experience fun and relaxing. Normally, we hate being in front of a camera and taking pictures, but Amber was able to capture images without posing us or making us feel uncomfortable. We had also decided to get married outside in December (super cold)! Amber and her assistant were super good sports about braving the cold with us. We had also decided a day before our wedding that we were going to hire a car service, and Amber immediately used her network to come up with a few recommended car services. We can't thank Amber and her assistant enough for capturing a day. Thank you, Amber! read more

I cut off my hair and needed new portraits, Facebook photos, and all that. Because this is a pretty practical need, I wanted photos that were staged well but still looked "normal" rather than arty. They had to look good without retouching. I found many people on Yelp, but Amber was the one whose portfolio was full of typical New Yorkers rather than models and actors. Of course models look good in photos under studio lighting! Everything went smoothly. I showed up at her place in Park Slope, had some quick portraits taken, then we walked around and got some standard "me in Brooklyn" shots. She knew exactly where to stage shots so it looked better than standard Brooklyn, though, and she was very relaxed and fun about the whole thing so there wasn't any stress. I just received a disc of photos, and they're good! I mean, I made a funny face in a few of them, but there were quite a few really good photos even though we didn't go all that many places and I wanted "normal" photos rather than crazy angles and crazy lighting. She applied a few effects to some of them for variety, but nothing too arty. I'm quite pleased, and turnaround time was good too. Five years from now, when I'm posting a picture to make myself look five years younger, it'll probably be one of these. read more

Here's the thing about Amber Marlow Photography: you're not just getting photos, you're getting an amazing person. Someone that truly cares a lot about the person, thing, animal, edible she's photographing. Her photos feel so genuine because she is so genuine. Amber took some headshots of me for her Blogger Special, and I was amazed. In twenty minutes, she had me easily smiling, tilting my head in the most flattering directions, giggling, trying out different accessories & background options and heights at which to take photos. Amber is truly skilled at making you comfortable in front of the camera and creating a variety of beautiful, useful photos in a short (or longer) period of time. read more

Great experience...and I just passed Amber's information along to a friend. I booked a special portrait session and was amazed at the time, attention, and skill Amber put towards the afternoon. My (rather amazing if I do say so myself) photos arrived edited as promised just a few short weeks later, and I could NOT believe how many options she gave me. Really so pleased, and can't wait to think of another reason to work with Amber! read more

Amber shot our Central Park elopement last weekend (May 11, 2014). She did a great job of capturing the excitement and emotion of our wedding. Very few of the pictures were formally posed which we both liked - more of the photojournalism style to keep it real. She was fun to work with, prompt in sending us our photos, and reasonably priced for her skill. read more

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Amber is fantastic and we highly recommend her - she's energetic, delightful, and easy to work with, and we're incredibly happy with our photos from our wedding last summer! We had a very small wedding - not quite an elopement, but not really a full on traditional wedding (an intimate ceremony at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens in the morning with just immediate family and two friends, followed by brunch nearby). Amber came up with a few options and tailored a package proposal for us that matched our event, style, and wants, since we didn't exactly fit into the standard elopement or wedding packages. We landed on two hours of photography for the wedding morning (covering the ceremony, family photos, photos at brunch, and some of just the two of us at the Gardens) and another two hours the following evening for photos of the two of us in Riverside Park and the UWS, and we feel the price was totally reasonable. She was easy to communicate with from the start - we had an introductory phone call after a first round of emails, and throughout the process communication was clear, timely, and just all around easy. She sent us some previews of a handful of photos the evening of our wedding day, which was really fun and our family loved seeing so quickly. She turned around the full set of photos quickly for us as well, because she knew we had another family event shortly after the wedding weekend where everyone would want to see photos (and they all really enjoyed looking through them!). Post-wedding weekend, we went back and forth via email about details on the album and she was thorough in explaining the various options and helping us land on something that we're very happy with. It arrived recently and is so gorgeous. As for the experience the day of the wedding, she was again totally fantastic and easy to work with. My husband and I both feel a little awkward being the center of attention and so we had some trepidation about being the subject of a morning of photography, but Amber's directions and style was fun and easy. We have wonderful photos of us laughing and looking like our normal, natural selves, not awkward posey versions of ourselves. Her directions of "hold hands, walk towards me, ok...now smooch!" made the experience light and fun, and made for lovely photos where we look relaxed and natural. Amber is a warm, bright, positive, and energetic person, and you can't help but feel excited and happy when you're around her and talking with her. We were totally at ease working with her the whole time, and I think that's very important, especially if you're like us and not really used to being the subject of photos. Thank you for a wonderful experience, Amber! read more

My (now) husband (!) and I are so thrilled to have had the opportunity and honor of working with Amber for our wedding. For us, the most important element was actually the photographer's personality. Posing for the camera is not really something we're good at, and there was no way we'd have good wedding pictures if we didn't enjoy the company of the person taking the shots. So we wanted someone fun and lighthearted, with minimal intervention. And yet, we were also looking to have some of those classic wedding shots, as well as photos of our (huge) families. An insane number of hours of searching allows me say with great confidence that this combination is extremely hard to find in a single photographer--understandably, as it takes a person of many talents--but at last we found Amber, and she was the perfect fit. She is, to steal a word of her own invention, "amaze-balls." From our very first conversation, when I explained these things with some degree of exasperation to Amber via Skype, we clicked. She got what we wanted, and even articulated it better than I could. We talked about things like authenticity, simplicity, and honesty in the photography. I loved that she had a fun and laid back vibe, and simultaneously not only understands but embraces the magnitude of the task that a wedding photographer is charged with. My husband enjoyed talking with her too, and we felt that we she was a person with whom we could spend some of the most intimate moments of our wedding day. Our predictions proved true and then some. Not only were we comfortable with Amber, but what was amazing was how much she shared the emotional experience of the moments she was capturing right alongside me, my husband, and our families. She was a part of the incredibly special moments of our wedding day. And this is important to a degree I hadn't anticipated, because as she shared our emotions, it made it so much easier to connect with her, as she became more than just the person on the other side of the lens. All of this shows in the photos themselves, which my husband and I, and our friends and family, adore. She caught moments of pure joy, and it is palpable in the photos. They make us relive the moments, evidenced by the number of people who called to say they teared up looking at them. In addition to the slew of diverse 'requirements' that I listed in the first paragraph, I should add that the aesthetic was important to me too. I wasn't looking for anything too edgy, but rather specifically for fresh and crisp light, beautiful color, and the occasional fun and quirky composition. We talked about this a lot too, and she delivered on all of the above. All of this may sound a bit overbearing--I wanted a lot, and yet Amber, as promised, offered unlimited support in all things (including helping us through what seemed at the time like a crisis over what color tie the groom should wear), and never made me feel that I was asking too much or being too picky. There is nothing "run-of-the-mill" about Amber's operation; she knows that no two couples are the same, and therefore no two weddings are the same. As a result we were never treated like clients, or like a cookie-cutter "bride and groom;" instead she connected with us as real people, and that is exactly what we wanted. All of this is to say that ultimately, Amber deeply loves her work, and it shows in every way. read more

We selected Amber very late in the wedding planning process for our November 2019 wedding. Amber's photos really captured the spirit and delight of our wedding! A good friend of my fiancé's (now wife) had used Amber for her own wedding some years earlier and had enjoyed her work greatly. Negotiating with Amber for our wedding package made a few things very clear right away. First, Amber's pricing is higher than other photographers we considered, in some cases dramatically so. However, Amber brings an uncompromising artistic integrity to the process and a guarded protectiveness to her creativity that really sets her apart from other photographers. Her approach to the color/composition/design of her shots really is different from the "run of the mill" and that's very exciting to work with and worth the cost. There are two types of wedding photos: the expected, rote shots that are "must haves" and the unexpected, candid pictures that make photo-sets truly special. Where Amber's work really shines, and where the pictures become exceptional, are the candid photos. The photos of the two of us as a couple are simply stunning in a way that frankly I didn't realize either of us could look. There are several photos which are almost unreal in the way Amber captured the wedding venue, the two of us and the sky together. While the posed photos of our guests are expected and well done, the candid shots of our guests on the dance floor are just remarkable. As one guest put it "I've never seen such an expression of the joy of dancing." Our Ketubah signing photos are shot very dark and dramatically, almost sacred in atmosphere. Really special work. One of our favorite memories of the wedding is actually receiving the first "preview" candid days after the wedding and instantly and vividly reliving the whole experience! Nearly all of our "expected" shots were handled well: the in-focus shot of the rings with a blurry background, the staged "first look," etc. Everything looks great, although there were a few missed shots along the way. I put an extraordinary amount of time into creating a multi-dish vegetarian menu with the catering team and would have really liked pictures of all of the food rather than just highlights. While we have really nice shots of our first dance, it would have been better if we coordinated exactly where we would all be in relation to each other to capture every dip and twirl perfectly. And while we have some nice photos of our uncut cake, during the cake cutting the cake itself was turned away from the decorated front side. These are relatively minor nits in an otherwise very excellent photo-set. In retrospect, even at a relatively small 125 person wedding we likely should have gone with a second photographer as well just to ensure that all of the "expected" shots came out as expected. But overall we are very pleased we chose Amber to capture our special day. read more

I hired secretly hired Amber to shoot a Central Park engagement. It was difficult because I didn't want my fiancé (then girlfriend) to find out. My plan: A surprise proposal in central park while on a run. Amber helped me narrow down the location and work on the details with me. When the day finally came she was waiting in belvedere castle in her red-knit cap, pretending to be a tourist. She quietly signaled to me where to stand, I guided my girlfriend in that direction, bent down to "tie my shoe" then *Pop!* out comes the engagement ring from my sleeve. Amber caught the whole thing, then took us for a walk around the park while snapping pictures. Needless to say - She said YES. Thank you Amber! read more

My wife and I traveled to New York to be legally married as same sex marriage is not yet allowed in our home state. We wanted a photographer to capture our special day and wanted one that was supportive of two women getting married. Thanks to Pinterest and Google , we found Amber! In reading about her we found that her views matched ours in so many ways. Beyond the standard contract, she recommended a place to have dinner after the ceremony and took us on a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. She was very accommodating in taking pictures of our family and friends in addition to typical wedding photos. She even joined us for pizza. Thank you Amber for beautiful pictures as well as priceless memories! read more

Amber Marlow was the photographer at me and my wife's wedding just this past September. From the very start she was so helpful, kind, and excited! Her energy was amazing. She was excellent and coordinating with us (even though we live in Dallas and she was in ny) and also great with follow up! She answered any questions we had very quickly! On the wedding day she was beyond fantastic. She helped us stay calm while we were getting ready, reassured is that we were beautiful, and was ready to take charge in the event that emotions clouded our minds. Honestly, I doubt we would have been ready in time without her! In terms of the actual photography she was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! Our shots were so beautiful and really captured our feelings. Every picture just radiates love and happiness. It was great also that she's from New York, so we didn't have to worry about knowing where to go to get the best views/backgrounds. My wife and I are beyond pleased with the results. We cannot wait to order our prints!!! Amber we love you!!!! read more

Amber Marlow - This was the sneak peak photo she "leaked" us the day of! So gorgeous! - Photographers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My wife and I decided to elope in New york just the two of us. We decided to get hitched in the city where we got engaged. Not knowing New York well or having anyone else there with us, it was important to have those moments to keep, and to have them to share with our friends and family so they too, could feel as if they were. Googling/Yelping lead us to decide on City Hall and Amber, who not only has an abundance of information on the process of getting married at City Hall, but she was extremely fun to work with. read more

My husband and I took a trip to New York to elope, and we hired Amber as our photographer (and witness)! Amber is a great person and has a wonderful energy about her. She accompanied us to the New York Marriage Bureau and memorialized our wonderful day. She was a pleasure to work with and was very punctual with excellent communication. We were a little concerned coming from out of state and not knowing anyone in NYC, but Amber was a lifesaver! Thanks to Amber, we had a wonderful time, and have the photographs to remember it by! We would highly recommend to anyone in need of a great photographer! read more

We had such an awesome experience with Amber! She was professional, punctual, and prepared (paint and wipes). She made us feel really comfortable in a somewhat awkward situation :) We did an outdoor paint session (we covered ourselves in paint for the camera) in December. We wanted to make sure we ruined the least amount of clothes so he wore a t-shirt and jeans and I a summer dress. It was FREEZING. Amber was super efficient in her direction and very considerate when it was time to wrap up. She documented the entire process from no paint to absolutely covered. It was really fun and the pictures were great! She did a great job at making non graceful moments (shivering) look awesome on camera. We got a CD with a huge number of pictures and are very happy with them. Thanks Amber! read more

We had a great experience working with Amber to capture our wedding at the Clerk's office in NYC. We live in North Carolina, so we had to hire a photographer for our wedding without meeting him/her first. We decided on Amber after extensively researching elopement photographers in New York. She was always prompt , professional and easy to work with. We signed a contract online and the contracting process was a breeze. We met at the Clerk's Office and she was ready to take pictures right away. Amber was warm, fun, and easy to interact with. Most of the shots were candid pictures of our family waiting for our ceremony, embraces, kisses, funny moments and family pictures. She was able to capture very deep moments right after the ceremony, particularly of our parent's emotional embraces and our kids' emotions. After the ceremony, we walked across the street to a small park/gardens area where we finished up with magnificent pictures of all attendees. Finally, we received ~150 pictures about a week after our ceremony. My wife and I are happy we chose Amber to be our photographer, and would recommend her to anyone. read more

Amber was a pleasure to work with! I hired her for some headshots. Having such a fun person to talk to felt like I wasn't awkwardly getting photographed around Brooklyn. (And I'm a super awkward person!) I had a great time, and it showed on my face in the photos. The follow-up selection process and minor edits was easy, and the work was done timely. (It wasn't "quick," but you either get quick or quality in life, not both.) I'd definitely work with her again! read more

Amber shot our wedding in October 2014 in Manhattan and was delightful to work with. She spent time getting to know us before the ceremony, scouted locations for us near the hotel where we got ready, and helped us to relax and have fun in front of the camera. We chose Amber because we wanted both formal portraits and candid shots, and she delivered. Also, she was great with the young children in my family, which I appreciated. When my little nephew was cranky during the family portrait, she got down and talked directly to him and made him feel special, and he let her take his photo. He still wasn't smiling, but at least he stood still, which is a lot to ask of a jet-lagged two-year-old! We are very happy with our photos. --Catherine and Chen-Yong read more

We had a really lovely photo shoot with Amber in the fall of 2010 -- an afternoon rambling around Central Park finding creative fun places to shoot with me, my husband and our little dog Walter. Amber has an easy going and open personality that makes it easy to get comfortable in front of the camera. I was surprised to find out later we were actually her first paying customers because she was so professional and the quality of the shoot was so good. We are super pleased with how the shoot came out and used the shots for our holiday cards. I look forward to working with Amber again in the future read more

We hired Amber to shoot our NYC Elopement in Central Park on a recommendation from our officiant, Judie Guild. We selected her very affordable elopement package and Meghan and I couldn't be happier with the results. Five months later I find myself looking through the photo album thinking that things couldn't have gone any better. Amber is very friendly, funny, and extremely professional and knowledgeable. She made us feel at home in front of the camera and it shows in our photographs. She doesn't rush or make you feel as though you're just another shoot for her. Amber also had a very quick turnaround to get our edited photos back to us. We would definitely use her again should we find ourselves back in NYC for a visit! read more

I wish I could give Amber more than five stars. Her photography was excellent--we have many beautiful pictures of our wedding day, both posed and candid. In addition to her photographic skills, she has a friendly and professional demeanor which was a pleasure to work with. She is easy going, and was flexible in accommodating my requests and questions. I recommend her highly. read more

There are photographers....and then there's Amber Marlow. She gets it...and she captures it. She has a great way of bringing out the BEST and the REAL in her subjects. We invited Amber to spend a few hours with our staff and take random, real-life fun shots for our website and social media. The shots are AMAZING. She managed to capture everyone's essence AND make them look really good. She is that perfect balance between letting it all happen and tweeking just enough (in a calm and not-at-all-overbearing photographer way) to get great photos. We will be using Amber again. And again. read more

We were looking for a local photographer to do some maternity shots for our first baby. After reading some yelp reviews, we decided to call Amber. She ended up being great. She was professional but fun and super easy to work with. We got shots that were unexpected and fun and some more revealing ones of myself and my belly that I would normally not have been comfortable enough to pose for. The DVD that we got ended up having some pics we didnt love but mostly beautiful memorable pics that we will forever cherish. All in all, we had a wonderful experience with Amber and highly recommend her. read more

We just got our photos from Amber for a City Hall Wedding + family photo shoot, and I can't be more happy. I hate being the center of attention, and Amber made the whole process so natural that it just happened. She also gave us GREAT advice before going into the room for the wedding, preparing us for how fast the ceremony would go. We also had a great chat with Amber about egalitarian ceremonies -- Amber really matches our values. At the end, she even generously added photos in the East Village (near our lunch spot), and we got to take those in front of our first date spot. And the photos were back in exactly two weeks! The whole experience was seamless and we just love the photos. read more