Amy Sims Photography

Artfully Candid | Deeply Human

I believe that great photography is made when our humanity is revealed. My clients have called me easy-going, and say that I bring a calming energy to the day. I strive to make everyone feel comfortable and at their best. My style is warm and candid, and I try to capture the essence of the moment. My documentarian approach is designed to artfully preserve the emotional memory of your day while not impeding on your genuine experience. From the excitement on the dance floor (where you will almost certainly see me busting a move) to the small moments in between the big moments, my goal is to cultivate a photographic experience that will awaken your emotional memory of this monumental event for decades to come. Your job is to get married & stay in the moment. My job is to bring those moments back to you.

An engagement session is included in wedding day packages because it gives us an opportunity to develop a rapport, so when your wedding comes, we’ll already be in sync. I send a worksheet a couple of months before your wedding to get answers to important logistical questions, and I can be easily reached by email to communicate and create a wedding day schedule with you or your planner.

I’m based in Queens, New York. I’ve lived here for over 16 years. Being a wedding photographer in NYC is such a gift. We have such a rich history built into the bricks of every building, and with every wedding I shoot, my couples weave themselves into that story and define the next chapter.

Based in
New York, NY
Works with couples
across the US
Elopements
$2700
Weddings start at
$5000

Anyone who would devote themselves to another person through marriage deserves to be supported, celebrated, and championed. Amy Sims Photography is dedicated to serving and celebrating all couples of any background, sexuality, gender, or other expression of identity by providing an inclusive and safe environment with us in every aspect of your photography experience. We believe that all people deserve safety, privacy, happiness, and love.

Based in
New York, NY
Works with couples
across the US
Elopements
$2700
Weddings start at
$5000

Anyone who would devote themselves to another person through marriage deserves to be supported, celebrated, and championed. Amy Sims Photography is dedicated to serving and celebrating all couples of any background, sexuality, gender, or other expression of identity by providing an inclusive and safe environment with us in every aspect of your photography experience. We believe that all people deserve safety, privacy, happiness, and love.

How do you ensure that a wedding runs smoothly?

A mixture of preparation and flexibility. I communicate with my clients before the wedding to make sure we’re on the same page about the schedule and desired group photos so it runs as smoothly as possible on the day. However, life happens and things don’t always go according to plan. That’s where flexibility comes in. I’ll adjust as necessary to get the groupings, moments, and photos that are most important to my clients.

How can lovers make their wedding day special?

A wedding is a celebration of YOUR love, so make it your own. If there’s a wedding tradition that makes no sense to you or doesn’t feel like you, then don’t do it. Choose traditions that mean something to you, or create your own. There’s nothing like hearing your guests say “This wedding is so you”!

Do you collect anything?

Yes, vintage Playbills/show programs. I have been collecting programs since I was little. I have one at my parents’ house that dates back to the early 1990s when I saw a children’s theater production of Wind and the Willows.. 

Featured Work

The brides share a kiss at the end of the ceremony, surrounded by applauding guests in a beautifully decorated venue with string lights and greenery.

A Wedding that Incorporates their Chinese and Jewish Backgrounds

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Amy Sims Photography