I'm so so happy that Karen was referred to me to take our family photographs! To start off with - the photos she took are Wonderful. She sent along an amazing variety of shots - it made me so happy to have so many great ones to choose from. I'm very particular about certain angles working better for me than others in photos, and Karen was extremely accommodating in helping me present myself in a way I felt comfortable without making a big deal about it. We all are looking our best in the photos she delivered, thanks to some magic of staging/lighting/composition that Karen had (I don't know much about photography), but we also look like US. We look comfortable, happy, and Karen captured a variety of moods - sweet photos, funny photos, etc - in a variety of settings. For photos this good, I'm amazed at how low-key the session was! It only took a little over an hour, and included photos at three locations in our neighborhood. The whole vibe was extremely casual and chill - Karen was easy to be with, and was great with our one-year-old daughter. Leading up to the shoot, she responded to all my communications quickly (including looking at photos of possible outfits for my young daughter and giving me advice on which ones might photograph well), and on the day of the shoot she arrived promptly with all her own equipment which she set up quickly. We had such a good experience with Karen, we're definitely planning on making family photos an annual tradition. read more

Karen took my engagement and wedding photos, and both will be keepsakes I will treasure daily for the rest of my life. Before the wedding, Karen helped me create the perfect shot list that made me feel like I could actually enjoy my wedding day and wouldn't get pulled away from the fun for a million unnecessary photos (and the plan really worked!). 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. 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. Also, Karen has been featured in prestigious magazines and blogs, so you know you're with a super talented professional. read more

Karen photographed our wedding in 2006. The photos are so classic and beautiful, we absolutely love them! We then hired Karen to photograph my maternity photos and newborn pictures of my daughter. Prints from this shoot are hanging in my daughter's bedroom. We just love them all and will cherish them forever. Late last year, we asked Karen to take more family portraits in Park Slope when my son was born. I worried that it would be too challenging to hire a family photographer and to coordinate two energetic young children and to get everyone posed and looking good, but Karen was amazing with the kids. She got everyone to look and smile simultaneously at the camera, a rare feat! It was such a smooth and easy experience, and the pictures are phenomenal! We used them for our holiday cards and gifts and many are framed in our home. I am so enthusiastic about Karen's work, I cannot say enough good things about her. She is so talented in every way! read more

Karen Wise Photography is terrific. I reached out a few months in advance, and Karen was extremely helpful - she was willing to be flexible with her hours and rate, and allowed for some ambiguity as my plans took shape. In the days leading up to the proposal, she was on a texting- basis with me and my mother-in-law, even preparing to move the photoshoot to abackup location if necessary. When we arrived at the location of the proposal, she pretended to be a nature photographer in order to keep it a surprise - above and beyond! During the photo shoot, she tactfully guided us toward the right photos without intruding on our moment. About a month later, we received the most beautiful photos we could possibly ask for! We've had people tell us they look like frames from a movie - so tastefully done. Thank you so much, Karen, for helping make our engagement a moment we'll never forget - we will treasure these photos forever! read more

First of all we want to say, Karen is not only a phenomenal photographer but also is an amazing professional with great personality. She was super responsive, kind and always open for requests/ideas. When we were finalizing the session details, she responded to any small question/concern we had, very promptly. On the day of the shoot, she was super fun and creative, definitely maximized our 2hr session to the fullest (we had SO many shots!). When we received the photos, we were beyond happy as they were exactly what we wanted, or even better. We especially loved very flattering lighting, creative posing/shots which she suggested, how Manhattan was beautifully captured, and stunning, antique-y touch of the photos. Overall we LOVED her work, and not just her photographing skills but her personality made the day really special and memorable. It's one of our best money spent and we strongly recommend her!!! read more

We chose Karen as our photographer because we fell in love with the vibrant photos we saw on her website, and she completely delivered! After we had to adjust the date, location, and size of our wedding twice because of COVID, Karen was completely flexible and communicative throughout the process. On the day of our small backyard wedding, Karen interacted seamlessly with the other vendors (and my family members!). Her style is quiet and methodical, and she left it up to us in terms of the number of staged portrait shots we wanted to do. The results were amazing - often it seems like wedding photos can be "washed out," but Karen's photos are full of color and vivacity. She has a real skill for capturing great candids, too, which we really appreciated. We've booked her for our big one-year-later celebration later this year, and we couldn't be happier to work with her again. read more

I needed some Headshots for an important project. I'm a senior citizen with no experience with professional photographers. Karen went out of her way to make me feel comfortable and devoted much time to getting the best shots. She changed locations several times and positioned me in several ways to achieve what she felt was the best result. I'm at a point in my life where I no longer photograph as well as the days of my youth. With Karen's patience, dedication, and multiple shots, I was able to display a professional, high-quality photograph. I highly recommend Karen Wise Photography and will use her services in the future as I am confident I will be pleased with several of the resulting photographs and that she will deliver an above-and-beyond effort. read more

I had the pleasure of having Karen photograph a party I hosted in the spring. She photographed beautiful images of the food, the flowers and the guests too - I was thrilled with the pictures! I run an established and successful Brooklyn catering company (Naturally Delicious), and I've worked with many photographers over the years... I've also worked with Karen a number of times - there is something uniquely different about her images. Karen's work is artistic, poetic. Her still life's sing, the color food images pop off the page, and her people pictures have so much emotion! She is also very friendly and kind, couples adore her. I highly recommend Karen to any bride and groom planning their wedding! read more

We hired Karen for our daughter's Bat Mitzvah and she was just what we wanted. My daughter had been to a bunch of friends' celebrations and had one request. She wanted someone who wouldn't be bossy! Karen fit that bill easily. Karen is kind and unassuming. She made sure to get the family shots we had requested and didn't impose on the important moments but was able to capture the essence of the event. Our event was jam packed and Karen had to navigate many people in a relatively small space and she made it work. We have many pictures that we will cherish forever thanks to Karen! read more

Karen is a natural master of her craft and truly one of the most artistic people in our industry! She is easy to communicate with and always delivers great work with the utmost grace and professionalism. She's uber talented and captures our clients vision in her own beautiful way. We absolutely love working with her and we'll continue to recommend her to capture our couples weddings and clients celebrations. We can't wait until our next collaboration to see her and her team in action again. Thanks Karen! - MR HOSPITALITY (Event Planning & Production Company) read more

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. read more

Karen photographed my daughter's Bat Mitzvah in July 2018. She captured all the special emotions and moments my family and friends experienced through the eyes of a true artist. My daughter is very shy and sensitive but Karen's calm demeanor and subtle presence put my daughter at ease and we have beautiful photos as a result. Not only is Karen extremely talented as a photographer, but she is also very professional, honest, and easy to work with. I highly recommend Karen and look forward to working with her again in the future. read more

Karen Wise is a phenomenal photographer! She helped out when I was in desperate need of a photographer for my proposal and was very easy to work with. Her and her coworker played into the surprise, and were very gracious by recording the proposal, even without me asking. I was provided with more photos that I had originally thought I was going to get, and all of them were fantastic. Karen is professional, hardworking, and eager to make your day as special as possible. I would highly recommend! read more

Last week, my husband and I eloped from the UK to get married in New York, and Karen helped me capture the moment. She was a dream to work with from start to finish. So helpful with my millions of questions, and on the day she was very subtle that I almost forgot she was with us. I've just received the photos and they are beyond stunning - each one so beautiful! I will treasure them forever and urge any bride wanting magical photos to contact Karen! read more

We had a family photo shoot with Karen in Prospect Park on a sweltering summer day. There were eight of us, ranging in age from 2 to 70. We had limited time and the kids had limited patience. And, yet, Karen got AMAZING shots. We have framed so many of the pictures from that day! Karen is easygoing and extremely talented. Highly recommended! read more

Karen photographed my daughter's engagement moment, formal engagement photos and wedding day. She captured every part and emotion of each event beautifully. An amazing job on each. And....she is still here patiently helping this Mother-of-the-Bride navigate "internet" photos. My highest recommendations to her! read more

Karen took our socially distant family photos for us and we absolutely LOVE the pictures! Not only did we have a 3 year old but we also had our dog with us and she managed to take many wonderful shots. Not only is she a great photographer but she's just a great person to work with! We highly recommend her!!! read more

Karen is warm, engaging and talented. She delivered us the most beautiful holiday family photos that I still cherish. She knew how to handle every member of my family to get the best results( and i have 5 kids) She is by far my favorite family photographer in NYC! I can't recommend her enough! read more

Loved working with Karen. Very professional, made us feel at ease in front of the camera, and chose some gorgeous spots for photos. She was also so patient as we tried to stir our sleepy newborn's eyes open for at least a few of the pictures. We loved how they came out! read more