Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding & Event Photographer in Albany, NY
Elario Photography has been capturing life's most important moments since 1984, combining decades of experience with a passion for storytelling through imagery. Our team of skilled photographers and videographers specializes in weddings, events, and portrait sessions, serving clients across Albany, Saratoga Springs, and Lake George. With a documentary-style approach and a commitment to authenticity, we prioritize creating timeless visuals that reflect each client's unique story. Our founder, JP Elario, brings over 30 years of professional experience, having started his career at age 11 under the guidance of his father, the company's original founder. We pride ourselves on our flexibility, offering both photography and video services while maintaining collaborative relationships with other creative professionals in the wedding industry.Our team's expertise extends beyond technical skills to include personalized client service, ensuring every project receives individualized attention. From intimate elopements to large-scale events, we combine artistic vision with technical precision to deliver exceptional results. Our work has been featured in multiple venues including the New York Public Library and Sagamore Resort, demonstrating our ability to adapt to diverse settings. We maintain active social media presence through Instagram and Vimeo platforms, showcasing our portfolio and creative process. With a family legacy in photography and a modern approach to visual storytelling, we continue to build upon our reputation for reliability and artistic excellence.
Services
Wedding Photography
Event Photography
Engagement Sessions
Video Services
Portrait Photography
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of professional photography experience since 1984
- Documentary-style approach capturing authentic, unposed moments
- Full-service team offering both photography and video production
- Proven expertise in weddings at iconic venues like the New York Public Library
- Family legacy of photographic excellence passed through generations
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures every significant moment with artistic precision and emotional authenticity. We specialize in documentary-style coverage that tells your unique love story through natural, unposed imagery. With decades of experience photographing ceremonies at diverse venues, we combine technical expertise with creative vision to produce timeless keepsakes that preserve your special day for generations to come.
Event Photography
We document special events with professional expertise and artistic sensitivity, creating lasting visual records of important occasions. Our team skillfully captures candid moments and structured elements at corporate functions, celebrations, and social gatherings. Using advanced equipment and lighting techniques, we ensure high-quality images that reflect each event's unique atmosphere and significance for future remembrance.
Video Services
Our professional video services complement photography with dynamic storytelling through motion imagery. We create cinematic wedding films and event documentation that capture both visual and auditory elements of your special moments. Our videographers employ advanced techniques to produce high-quality productions that preserve the emotional essence and memorable details of your celebration in a compelling format.
Engagement Sessions
We offer pre-wedding photography sessions that create beautiful imagery while helping couples become comfortable in front of the camera. These sessions capture romantic moments in meaningful locations, providing both cherished keepsakes and valuable practice for wedding day photography. Our photographers work closely with couples to create personalized sessions that reflect their unique relationship and style.
Portrait Photography
Our portrait photography service creates professional images that capture individual personalities and relationships with artistic flair. We offer both studio and location sessions for families, couples, and individuals seeking high-quality images for personal or professional use. Our photographers combine technical expertise with creative composition to produce timeless portraits that highlight our subjects' unique characteristics and connections.
People
JP Elario
Lead Photographer
With over 30 years of professional experience since starting at age 11, JP specializes in capturing authentic moments with a documentary-style approach. He combines traditional techniques with modern technology to create timeless wedding imagery.
Kailin Curtin
Stylist
As a key team member, Kailin brings creative expertise to ensure every client looks their best during photography sessions. Her attention to detail and understanding of visual composition contribute significantly to the final results.
John Webb
Photographer
John contributes his photographic skills and technical knowledge to capture high-quality images across various events and sessions. His versatility allows him to adapt to different shooting environments while maintaining artistic integrity.
Jamie Davenport
Album Designer
Jamie specializes in creating cohesive visual narratives from captured imagery, focusing on technical precision and artistic composition. Her expertise ensures that final deliverables maintain a consistent aesthetic quality that meets client expectations.
Josh Rask
Lead Videographer
As head of cinema, Josh creates compelling video content that complements our photographic services. His storytelling approach captures emotional moments and narratives, bringing technical expertise and creative vision to every project he oversees.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We offer wedding photography, event photography, engagement sessions, portrait photography, and complementary video services for special occasions.
How long have you been in business?
Elario Photography has been operating since 1984, with founder JP Elario gaining professional experience starting at age 11.
Do you serve areas outside Albany?
Yes, we regularly photograph weddings and events in Saratoga Springs, Lake George, and surrounding areas of New York's Capital Region.
Can we book just video services?
Absolutely! While we offer combined services, we're happy to provide standalone video coverage with our experienced cinematography team.
How do you handle different photography styles?
Our documentary-style approach focuses on authentic moments, but we also incorporate posed shots and creative compositions to meet client preferences.
What's your team's experience level?
Our team includes photographers with decades of experience, certified professionals, and specialists in various aspects of event documentation and post-production.
Reviews (4)
Kathryn Comer
Jun 02, 2022
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You know those people that just make you feel calm yet joy? That's JP. He brings so much realness into his work and photos but what we appreciated the most when looking for a photographer is how he talked to us like a friend - making us feel comfortable from day 1.
Rebecca Kimmelstiel
May 25, 2021
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JP is not only extremely professional but insanely talented. He did a photoshoot for our E-commerce business, photographing garments on a models as well as product. He out did himself with the final product and I can't wait for our next shoot. It completely exceeded my expectations. Highly highly recommend.
Kelly Mateja
May 16, 2021
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JP's reputation is incredible - for good reason. I scheduled a business headshot with Elario after hearing great reviews from friends, and found the entire process to actually and surprisingly delightful, as someone who does not enjoy having her picture taken. - easy scheduling, accessible studio - very responsive - JP replied to texts quickly and helpfully - in the studio he was friendly, helpful and charming, making me feel safe and relaxed, sharing great advice for getting the most out of the session - the pictures were wonderful and I had a link to my gallery within hours of finishing up. I cannot recommend Elario Photography more highly - he was absolutely worth every penny.
Gabriella Preston
Apr 26, 2021
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We used JP Elario for our maternity, newborn and first year photo shoots for our first two children to date. Our experience working with JP could not have been better. He is a top-notch photographer who is incredibly responsive and extremely easy to work with. He is exceptionally talented at his craft and always seems to catch the perfect shot. We have been extremely pleased with all the work he has done for us. Simply put - he is one of the best in the business! If you are thinking about using him, do it, you will not be disappointed.
