Business Details
Authentic Wedding Photography in Hudson Valley
Joshua Brown Photography is a Hudson Valley-based studio specializing in authentic wedding and portrait photography. With over 25 years of experience, our founder Joshua brings a photojournalistic approach honed during his career in Tennessee, capturing unposed, emotionally resonant moments. We serve clients globally while maintaining deep local knowledge of Hudson Valley and Catskills venues, offering tailored guidance for venue selection and logistics. Our services include full-day wedding coverage, elopement packages, family portraits, and videography, all emphasizing natural light and unobtrusive storytelling.We prioritize client comfort, delivering galleries within days rather than months, and maintain a low-key presence to let your celebration unfold organically. Our team extends Joshua's philosophy through associates trained in the same candid, people-focused style, ensuring consistency across all services.
Services
Wedding Photography
Videography
Elopement Packages
Family Portraits
Photo Booth Rental
Drone Services
Engagement Sessions
Headshots
Newborn Photography
Couples Portraits
Highlights and features
- We offer all-inclusive wedding packages combining photography, videography, and photo booth services
- Our Hudson Valley local expertise ensures access to premier venues and hidden gems
- Specializing in genuine candid moments rather than staged photography
- Delivering wedding photo galleries within days, not months
- 25+ years of combined experience in capturing emotionally resonant storytelling imagery
What people say
Genuine candid moments
Fast turnaround time
Unobtrusive presence
Beautiful natural lighting
Authentic storytelling
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures authentic moments through unobtrusive techniques. We focus on candid storytelling while providing guidance for essential portraits. With 25+ years of experience, we work across diverse venues from rustic farms to urban settings. Our approach prioritizes emotional authenticity over staged shots, using natural light to create timeless images that reflect your unique celebration.
Videography
We create cinematic wedding films that complement our photography services. Our team uses discreet equipment to capture natural interactions without intrusive lighting. Each film preserves key moments in a storytelling format that highlights emotional highlights and ambient details. Packages include social media clips and full-length edited films delivered promptly after your event.
Elopement Packages
Specialized elopement packages include venue recommendations, officiant coordination, and comprehensive documentation. We help plan small celebrations at our private Catskills forest location or your chosen site. Services cover logistics support, photography, and optional videography to create lasting memories of your intimate ceremony.
Family Portraits
We offer relaxed family portrait sessions in Hudson Valley locations. Our approach accommodates children's needs with flexible timing and natural settings. Sessions range from quick mini-sessions to comprehensive hour-long shoots allowing multiple outfits and locations. Images focus on genuine interactions rather than rigid posing.
Photo Booth Rental
Our modern photo booth provides interactive entertainment for weddings and events. The digital kiosk offers print options and customizable backdrops while maintaining a discreet presence. This add-on service complements our photography packages, creating additional memories for guests while integrating with your event's aesthetic.
People
Joshua Brown
Owner & Lead Photographer
With 25+ years of wedding photography experience, Joshua brings a photojournalistic approach to capturing authentic moments. A Hudson Valley resident and former Tennessee photojournalist, he specializes in unobtrusive storytelling while maintaining deep local venue knowledge.
Questions
What wedding photography packages do you offer?
We offer full-day wedding coverage starting at $4,000, elopement packages at $2,000, and add-on videography services starting at $3,500.
Do you photograph weddings outside the Hudson Valley?
While we specialize in Hudson Valley and Catskills weddings, we travel globally for destination weddings with additional travel fees.
How long does it take to receive wedding photos?
We deliver edited wedding galleries within 3-7 days, significantly faster than the industry standard of weeks or months.
Can we customize our wedding photography package?
Yes, we offer customizable packages combining photography, videography, and photo booth services to match your specific needs.
Do you offer engagement or rehearsal dinner photography?
Yes, engagement sessions and rehearsal event coverage are available as standalone services or add-ons to wedding packages.
What's included in the photo booth rental?
Our digital photo booth includes backdrop options, instant print capability, and seamless integration with your event's theme.
Reviews (5)
Lauren Kelly
Jun 14, 2022
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Joshua took absolutely beautiful photographs of our wedding. He knew all the tricks in the book to get our stunning photographs done quickly and without taking up too much of our precious wedding day. Beyond our gorgeous photos, the best thing was the turnaround time. He got us our photos so quickly that my friends were shocked. He is fantastic and we would highly recommend him.
Sarah Avon
Jan 12, 2022
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Feel very lucky that Joshua Brown Photography took beautiful photos of my daughter at her preschool. I never imagined *school pictures* to bring me to tears. His photographs captured her WHOLE 2 year old personality and we loved them! He was professional and his turnaround was shockingly fast. Even ordered Christmas cards directly from his website!
Lindsey Speirs
Apr 07, 2021
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Joshua was the absolute perfect choice for our intimate elopement in Hudson Valley. He gave us tons of recommendations on great places to stay, flowers, where to do the ceremony, locations for great photos, etc. The day went perfectly and the photos really show it. He has a great authenticity and charm to his work that makes it really beautiful and unique. Highly recommend!
Danielle G.
Mar 14, 2021
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I highly recommend Joshua Brown Photography for your micro wedding photography. We are very happy with the photos he took at our tiny, outdoor wedding. Many have described the photos as a fairytale when they see the pictures and its true - the way he captures the environment, lighting, and mood is perfect. In addition to his beautiful pictures, Joshua is kind and personable. We discussed the kind of setting and ambiance that we wanted for our ceremony and he delivered with some excellent options in the Hudson Valley area. Finally, he posted a quick sneak peak of highlights from the ceremony the next day which was a nice treat to wake up to!
Carrie Abels
Jul 26, 2019
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We chose Joshua as our wedding photographer because he has a journalist's eye for capturing small moments and the essence of people. At our wedding, he photographed quiet or hidden moments that might otherwise have gone unnoticed, and his photos of our friends and family are so true to their personalities that it looks like he's known them for years. Joshua is also very skilled at dealing with unusual lighting situations -- and he uses light in such a way that some of his photos look like paintings. He also has a keen ability to herd family members into posed photos within minutes. even seconds. and take beautiful portraits in a flash. We are so grateful for his talent and skill!
