Yelp on 7/2/2015
My wife and I chose Jay Seth to photograph our casual engagement shoot and then our wedding reception on April 4, 2015. We couldn’t have been happier with him. Jay has decades of experience, and he has a great eye. Our engagement shoot was in New York City, and the photographs are absolutely beautiful. Jay and his assistant Elvis captured our silly as well as our romantic sides incredibly well. The backdrops of his photographs are stunning. We are also thrilled with our wedding reception pictures! He captured the essence of our party, and we remember that day so well when we look back at his pictures. Jay has a fun and easygoing personality, and we felt so comfortable with him. He has our highest recommendation, and he will do a fantastic job for your event!
Yelp on 5/26/2015
If there were a gazillion stars on yelp I would give it! Jay Seth and his team are beyond amazing. I had been following his work for the past 10 years and knew I wanted to hire him for my wedding. As I got older and got engaged I took another look at his work and it was so refreshing to notice that his portfolio has evolved as the generations needs have evolved. My husband and I decided to do a destination wedding and we knew we wanted someone experienced in that category and so glad that Jay Seth & his team met all of our needs. They’re kind, professional, and extraordinary in what they do. The big day just goes by and becomes a blur but we’re more than delighted that they were able to capture all the moments we felt and experienced. Ps their humor is a huge plus!
Yelp on 10/26/2014
Jay Seth is a legendary photographer! We were so lucky to have him photograph our special day. He is beyond brilliant and talented. From our engagement photo shoot to our wedding photos, each and every picture came out absolutely stunning. We have been complimented by just about everyone on how amazing our photographer was and how beautiful our pictures came out. He is so down to earth and so easy to work with! He made our photo shoots effortless and fun! We got married on July 5, 2014 and he sent us the link to our photos on July 25, 2014!! I was shocked to see how quickly the photos were ready for us!! He is the best photographer out there and we couldn’t have imagined working with anyone else! We are from NY but got married in Atlanta, and we flew him out to work with us. It was worth every penny! We know exactly who to turn to if we ever need a professional photographer again! Thank you for capturing our special moments, Jay!
Yelp on 10/16/2014
My husband and I got really lucky with Jay Seth. We got married a week before we took a red eye into NYC for a company party. The day before we flew in I decided to do a spontaneous trash the dress shoot in Central Park. I emailed a few photographers on Yelp and Jay was the first to respond so I appreciated that. He was very accommodating with me constantly changing the time of shoot since we were very tired from the previous flight in. We met at the fountain in front of plaza hotel and Jay and his assistant were very punctual and professional. They are great at what they do and made us feel very comfortable from the very beginning. It was a fun day and we’re very happy with the pictures. We received our pictures in less than 24 hours. I’m shocked because my photographer in CA that did our wedding won’t be done with wedding photos for over 2 months. You won’t be disappointed with the quality and professionalism of this photographer. Good job Jay Seth!
Yelp on 10/15/2014
We booked Jay shortly after our engagement. He was the photographer for quite a few family weddings, and he was highly recommended, and now we know why. Picking a photographer to capture one of the most important days in your life is one of the biggest decisions you will have to make, and Jay and his team exceeded all of our expectations. Jay’s prices are competitive, and is definitely worth every penny!
We had our engagement photo shoot, which gave us an opportunity to establish a great rapport with him and his team. Both my husband and I are not used to the photography experience and felt awkward in the beginning. Jay was able to make us relax and laugh after a few minutes. When we saw the photos, we couldn’t believe that was us. The background, composition, and colors are like art work, while we still look happy and real in them.
Yelp on 10/1/2014
I never wrote comments in Yelp before, but this time, I have to do that for Jay — because I think he is so great! and it is my first Yelp post. 😀
This is how I found Jay–
After several weeks’ research (oh yes, I do mean research, I made a comprehensive document around 10 photographers that I narrowed down to, with notes about their styles, price, ratings, studio location, some samples, available dates, etc) on photographers in NYC area, my husband helped me to further narrow the list to 5. Jay is the second photographer we visited, and I decided there is no need to keep researching any more. 🙂We met Jay and Elvis three times for shooting, two times in casual outfit, and one time in wedding dress! Most of all, all of the pictures are not only really artistic but also conveys the really true us. I think I am pretty picky in photos, but I love Jay’s work very much! I am extremely happy with all of the pictures, so we schedule shootings with them time and time again!
Yelp on 12/26/2013
Jay did our wedding back in September 2013. The pictures came out absolutely amazing and everyone that has seen our book has said that they’ve never seen anything quite like it. Also, our relatives in India that couldn’t make the trip over here were in absolute awe of the photos. The final product was definitely A++. Going with Jay, you know you are going to get a great final product. But I think the reason why our pictures came out so great is because Jay did a great job of making us feel comfortable and ensuring that we were having fun. We had a fun time taking pictures with him and it definitely shows. Also, he keeps a tight schedule which is a huge plus on the big day.
Yelp on 11/25/13
We met four photographers who were all talented, but it was Jay’s personality that drew us in. He was so easy to work with and his work is incredible. We had our engagement photoshoot in Brooklyn and he knew exactly which locations and what poses would make us look our best. On the actual wedding day he was patient, respectful, and all around fun to work with. If anyone looked tense during photos, he knew how to put them at ease. Even though we would question certain poses, the results were nothing short of amazing. Our photos look beautiful that we have so many favorites. We truly enjoyed working with Jay so much we gifted my sister and her husband a photoshoot with him as an anniversary gift. I would recommend his services to anyone.
Yelp on 9/20/2013
After interviewing several photographers in the NYC area for our wedding, my husband and I went with Jay Seth Photography for several reasons:
1) Jay’s been in the business for 30+ years and it shows. His vast experience translates to memorable and unique photos, interesting angles and perspectives, and an end product that will quite frankly blow your mind!
2) He’s incredibly professional and reliable – we’ve all heard the horror stories but you can rest assured that Jay and his phenomenal crew will be there, ready to capture every moment of your special day. Jay was actually rather ill on the day of our wedding and yet he still managed to bring his A game – I kid you not when I say that just about every proof we received was frame worthy!
3) It’s of paramount importance to have a good rapport with your photographer. Unless you’re either a working model (or a ham), strain will inevitably begin to show, especially with more posed/formal shots. Jay is extremely personable and will say/do just about anything to get you relaxed, happy and in the moment – a critical skill for someone trying to capture that moment in an aesthetically pleasing yet realistic way!
4) This man has the patience of a friggin’ saint. It’s usually the client pushing the photographer for the final album(s), photos, etc. ASAP – in our case, roles were decidedly reversed and Jay very gently goaded us to make decisions, edit, etc. I’m sure there were times he just wanted to shake us but he somehow remained graceful and tactful throughout!!?!
5) There’s an elegance to Jay’s work that makes it less niche wedding photography and more artistic photojournalism. Our album doesn’t look like a kitschy, pedestrian mess…there’s a timelessness to it that I think will have friends an family oohing and ahhing for generations to come.
Planning a wedding is a highly stressful endeavor but if you’ve got the best vendors – a photographer like Jay Seth for instance – you can confidently leave it to the pros and know that you won’t be doing anything except enjoying one of the most important milestones of your life!! 🙂
Yelp on 9/10/2013
If you’re looking for the BEST in class photographer in the wedding industry, LOOK NO FURTHER. We highly recommend Jay for the job. He took the time to get to know our immediate family and bridal party and went the extra mile to capture hundreds of photos, many from various angles and points of view. For instance, when we were looking back at our wedding photos we found that he had taken one of our mandap on the beach from a birds eye view. Our family thought he rented a helicopter to take it…it was that breathtaking!
Jay’s assistants are skilled in their own right. They’re down to earth and gave direction that everyone understood. When the team works together, it’s as if their thoughts are in synch and they stealthily capture shots in tandem. One assistant says “chin up and turn around” while the other was already prepared to take the shot that the other was planning. It’s uncanny how they operate in tandem.
Since we had a big Indian wedding, there were naturally family members and friends we forgot to take photos with. Jay and his team of experts photoshopped photos for us that looked so REAL. We all tried to think back to when those were taken, but later Jay told us it was his little gift to us since he knew we had missed out on those shots.
Lastly, Jay is the REASON my husband and I are together. We met at a photo shoot 8 years ago and he paired us up to do shots as a couple. He said, “You two look great together. I want to take photos with both of you.” Years later, here we are, happily married, re-living our special day as we look back at the photos Jay took of our wedding. Thank you Jay for being our matchmaker and freezing this moment in time in our lives with beautiful photos. You’re the best!
Yelp on 8/12/13
Jay and his team were amazing to work with!! My husband and I really felt like we found the perfect photographer for our wedding. Jay was very timely, professional and has a special way of making everyone feel at ease during pictures. I would highly recommend Jay to anyone looking for an amazing photographer who is also a delight to work with.
Yelp on 1/3/13
Jay Seth was our wedding photographer and videographer and he was just wonderful! He kept the day going on pace, kept everybody focused and laughing, and was able to capture all our family portraits within the short time frame we had. He got a good mix of very traditional shots to some more modern/abstract photos.
I would highly recommend his services!
Yelp on 12/24/2012
Jay did all the photography For our wedding weekend events. He was timely, professional, and easy to work with. He knew how to keep all our family and friends laughing so the pictures came out natural. It’s less than a month since our wedding and we already have all our photos to review with our families over the holidays!
WeddingWire by Sairam 4/4/2015
My wife and I chose Jay Seth to photograph our casual engagement shoot and wedding reception. We couldn’t have been happier with him. Jay has decades of experience, and he has a great eye. Our engagement shoot was in New York City, and the photographs are absolutely beautiful. Jay and his assistant Elvis captured our silly as well as our romantic sides incredibly well. The backdrops of his photographs are stunning. We are also thrilled with our wedding reception pictures! He captured the essence of our party, and we remember that day so well when we look back at his pictures. Jay has a fun and easygoing personality, and we felt so comfortable with him. He has our highest recommendation, and he will do a fantastic job for your event!
WeddingWire by Lauren 10/25/2014
Where do I even start?! To put it simply, Jay & his team are amazing! I had seen some of Jay’s prior work so I knew we would be getting quality pictures but had no idea that we would be getting so much more than just good pictures. Good is an understatement – the photos from our wedding are breathtaking! The best surprise was how much fun Jay was to work with! They gave us the perfect amount of direction to help us pose and they gave us an amazing blend of candids, portraits and artistic shots. My biggest dilemma now is trying to narrow down which photos to print and hang since I love every single one! Jay helped us from start to finish by suggesting timelines and we are so happy we gave him full control of where/how/when to take our photos throughout the day- we let Jay go with the moment and ended up with some unexpected sunset shots by battery park and some unexpected shots from the roof of our hotel. My suggestion is for the bride & groom to let go a little and let Jay do his thing! Other points worth noting are that he has the ability to get family/friend portraits done quickly and easily, he knows how to direct you when posing (we’re not all models so we need the help!), and he somehow manages to capture every single moment without you noticing him or his assistant! By far the most passionate and talented photographer : )
WeddingWire by Namrata on 08/30/2014
We booked Jay shortly after our engagement. He was the photographer for quite a few family weddings, and he was highly recommended, and now we know why. Picking a photographer to capture one of the most important days in your life is one of the biggest decisions you will have to make, and Jay and his team exceeded all of our expectations. Jay’s prices are competitive, and is definitely worth every penny!
We had our engagement photo shoot, which gave us an opportunity to establish a great rapport with him and his team. Both my husband and I are not used to the photography experience and felt awkward in the beginning. Jay was able to make us relax and laugh after a few minutes. When we saw the photos, we couldn’t believe that was us. The background, composition, and colors are like art work, while we still look happy and real in them.
At the wedding, Jay knew exactly what kind of pictures he wanted to shoot: from traditional, posed photos to romantic, artistic and creative photos. All of them came out well. He was very quick and was able to take all family pictures within the short time frame we had. It was wonderful to work with him and his team and we would recommend Jay to all our friends and family.
WeddingWire by Akrati 07/05/2014
Jay Seth is a legendary photographer! We were so lucky to have him photograph our special day. He is beyond brilliant and talented. From our engagement photo shoot to our wedding photos, each and every picture came out absolutely stunning. We have been complimented by just about everyone on how amazing our photographer was and how beautiful our pictures came out. He is so down to earth and so easy to work with! He made our photo shoots effortless and fun. We got married on July 5, 2014 and he sent us the link to our photos on July 25, 2014!! I was shocked to see how quickly the photos were ready for us!! He is the best photographer out there and we couldn’t have imagined working with anyone else! We are from NY but got married in Atlanta, and we flew him out to work with us. It was worth every penny! We know exactly who to turn to if we ever need a professional photographer again! Thank you for capturing our special moments, Jay!
WeddingWire by Priya on 02/22/2014
Jay Seth and his team photographed our wedding in February 2014 in NJ and Philadelphia. He came highly recommended from my colleague who used his services for their wedding 4 years ago. My entire experience was outstanding with Jay and his team and they all displayed tremendous professionalism!
He injured his dominant wrist in an accident shortly before our wedding but was able to reassure me that he would be there with additional assistants to capture our wedding moments. He had a plan for our wedding day events and had prior learned our family tree in our to construct photos. The photos were outstanding and also the video. The man has talent and created an experience through photos for us to remember. He and his team has my highest recommendation from me, my new husband, and families!
WeddingWire by Kinjal on 06/29/13
Selecting your wedding vendors is a tedious process and probably the most important in the wedding planning process. Once you select your vendor, you are not just working with them on the day of your wedding but throughout the planning process and many times even after. Choosing Jay Seth Photography was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! They were prompt with their email responses before and after the wedding. They never made us feel like they didn’t have time for us or we were asking for too much. From the engagement shoot to the wedding day, every detail was captured so beautifully. My husband is not a huge fan of taking pictures and thinks it’s a waste of time so I was a little nervous about the engagement shoot but he actually had so much fun taking the pictures..thanks to Jay and Elvis!
For our wedding day, this staff was amazing and did not have to be directed for anything. They were professional and prompt for every big moment throughout the day. Their high spirit was commended by many of our friends and family members. Jay’s humorous personality made everyone feel comfortable during the picture taking process. Every single person was captured in their own element.
Planning an Indian wedding can be extremely time consuming because you want to make sure every detail (traditional and other) is executed properly. We spent a year and a half planning the small details that went into our wedding day and are so happy every time we look at the pictures that ALL of those details were captured by our photographers. When I look at my vidaii pictures, I can still feel that emotion. When we look at the picture of when we first saw each other, we still get goosebumps. When we see the pictures of the first dance, speeches, dance floor wildness…we relive the experience all over again. This is all thanks to Jay, Steve and Elvis for making sure these moments were captured to be our everlasting memories.
WeddingWire by Avni on 06/01/2013
Jay was an absolute pleasure to work with. He helped us become more comfortable in front of the camera, and truly had an amazing vision for the photos he took.
We had a great time during our pre-wedding shoot and he truly went above and beyond to make sure they were perfect.
During the wedding, he made us feel at ease and calmed our nerves to make sure we were always smiling. He was efficient in making sure we got photos with all our family, and was nearly psychic when it came to capturing the perfect candid shots.
He’s responsive, understanding, and extremely professional. We highly recommend him.
WeddingWire by Nirali on 11/24/2012
Jay and his team kept us smiling the whole weekend. We have only seen our preview pics so far but they look awesome and we can’t wait to see the rest! He also traveled to Baltimore for our wedding which was a huge plus.
WeddingWire by Hiral on 10/27/2012
I had an engagement shoot in NYC with Jay Seth. He was patient, and gave my fiance and I great instructions on poses. I’ve worked with other photographers, and I have never been as impressed as I was with Jay. He took so may shots (different poses, locations, lighting, angles, etc.). The photos were super creative and looked great.
WeddingWire by Elie on 02/08/2011
One of the most creative and Professional persons I’ve ever dealt with
WeddingWire by Morgan on 06/10/2010
Jay Seth photography was very professional and a pleasure to work with. I would definitely use again !!