Business Details
28 Years
experience
Authentic Wedding Photography in the 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 moments that tell meaningful stories. Our team prioritizes emotional authenticity over staged imagery, serving clients in the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and globally for destination weddings. We offer comprehensive packages including photography, videography, and photo booth services, emphasizing unobtrusive techniques and rapid turnaround times. Our commitment to natural lighting and candid storytelling has earned recognition at prestigious venues like Hasbrouck House and Spillian.Clients appreciate our low-key demeanor and ability to document weddings without disrupting the organic flow of events. We maintain a 7-acre forest in the Catskills for elopements and portraits, combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of local landscapes. Our work has been featured in numerous Hudson Valley weddings, consistently delivering galleries within days rather than months. We focus on capturing interactions between couples and their guests, ensuring images that resonate emotionally across generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Videography
Elopement Services
Family Portraits
Headshots
Photo Booth Rental
Destination Weddings
Engagement Sessions
Newborn Photography
Couples Portraits
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- All-inclusive packages for photography, videography, and photo booth services
- Hudson Valley local with 25+ years of wedding photography experience
- Focus on candid moments over Pinterest-style staged photography
- Private 7-acre forest in Catskills available for elopements
- Rapid turnaround with galleries delivered within days
What people say
Authentic candid moments
Professional and calm demeanor
Fast photo delivery
Unobtrusive presence
Beautiful natural lighting
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures authentic moments using natural light and photojournalistic techniques. We document ceremonies and receptions without disrupting the organic flow, focusing on emotional interactions between couples and guests. With 25+ years of experience, we deliver galleries within days, emphasizing timeless compositions over trendy filters.
Videography
We create cinematic wedding films that complement our photography services. Using unobtrusive equipment and natural lighting, our videos capture audio and motion to tell complete stories. Packages include social media clips and full-length films edited to highlight key moments from ceremonies and receptions.
Elopement Services
Specializing in small weddings and elopements, we offer flexible packages for couples seeking private celebrations. Our services include location scouting in the Catskills, officiant coordination, and comprehensive documentation of intimate ceremonies. The 7-acre forest property provides a unique natural backdrop for these events.
Family Portraits
We offer on-location family photography sessions throughout the Hudson Valley. Services include mini sessions for quick portraits and full sessions allowing multiple locations and outfit changes. The approach emphasizes natural interactions over rigid posing, with options for newborn and milestone photography in our Newburgh studio.
Photo Booth Rental
Our digital photo booth provides interactive entertainment for weddings and events. The kiosk-style booth offers print capabilities and customizable backdrops. This add-on service integrates seamlessly with our photography packages, capturing candid guest moments throughout celebrations.
People
Joshua Brown
Owner & Lead Photographer
25-year wedding photography veteran and former Tennessee photojournalist. Specializes in candid storytelling and natural light techniques. Based in Newburgh, NY, with a 7-acre Catskills property for elopements. Prioritizes emotional authenticity over staged photography.
Questions
What wedding photography packages do you offer?
We offer full-day photography packages starting at $4,000, including album creation and optional engagement sessions. Weekend weddings May-November typically start at $5,000. All packages include high-resolution digital files.
Do you photograph weddings outside the Hudson Valley?
While based in the Hudson Valley, we photograph weddings globally. Our experience includes destination weddings across the US and international locations, with travel fees applying for events beyond our local service area.
How long does it take to receive wedding photos?
We deliver edited wedding galleries within 3-14 days, significantly faster than industry averages. Elopement packages often return within 48 hours, with full wedding edits completed during our standard processing timeframe.
What's your approach to family portraits?
Our family sessions emphasize natural interactions over rigid posing. We offer on-location shoots in the Hudson Valley and Catskills, with options for mini sessions (20 minutes) or full sessions (1 hour) allowing multiple locations and outfit changes.
Do you offer videography services?
Yes, we provide cinematic videography as an add-on to photography packages. Our approach mirrors still photography techniques, using available light and unobtrusive equipment to capture authentic moments without disrupting events.
Can we use your Catskills forest property for weddings?
Our 7-acre Catskills forest is available for elopements and portrait sessions. The property offers unique natural backdrops for ceremonies and photography, with coordination support for officiants and small guest lists.
