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About Matthew Sowa Photography
Matthew Sowa Photography brings photographer services to weddings across New York City, New York, working from New York. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Tribeca Rooftop + 360° and The Dumbo Loft. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in New York City
How much does a wedding photographer cost in New York City?
Most couples in New York City budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in New York City?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Matthew Sowa Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Tribeca Rooftop + 360° | 0.5 mi |
| The Dumbo Loft | 1.3 mi |
| 26 Bridge | BK Event Venues | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Matthew Sowa Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
New York City weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40° | 28° | 20% | 4:11 PM | 4:53 PM |
| Feb | 42° | 30° | 21% | 4:52 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Mar | 50° | 36° | 24% | 6:26 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 46° | 22% | 6:58 PM | 7:35 PM |
| May | 71° | 55° | 24% | 7:27 PM | 8:06 PM |
| Jun | 80° | 64° | 23% | 7:47 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 70° | 22% | 7:45 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 69° | 21% | 7:16 PM | 7:53 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 62° | 21% | 6:28 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 51° | 18% | 5:38 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Nov | 54° | 42° | 19% | 3:57 PM | 4:37 PM |
| Dec | 44° | 34° | 24% | 3:45 PM | 4:29 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at New York Cntrl Pk Twr (1.7 mi from New York City). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in New York City.
Photo spots around New York City
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| The Channel Gardenstourist attraction | New York | 0.4 mi |
| Greenacre Parkpark | New York | 0.9 mi |
| Tudor City Greenspark | New York | 1.0 mi |
| Cherry Hillscenic spot | New York | 1.3 mi |
| Shakespeare Gardengarden | New York | 1.7 mi |
| Jefferson Market Gardengarden | New York | 1.8 mi |
| Elizabeth Street Gardengarden | New York | 2.5 mi |
| Conservatory Gardengarden | New York | 3.0 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central New York City first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to New York City
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| LGA LaGuardia Airport | 6 mi | 10 min |
| TEB Teterboro Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 83 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 88 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Providence | 153 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Baltimore | 172 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central New York City; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 265 Canal St Ste 206, New York, NY 10013, USA
- Where
- New York · 3 miles south of central New York City
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In New York City
- One of 398 wedding photographers we list · 44 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (917) 488-1989
- Website
- Visit site
From Matthew Sowa Photography's website
“Capture your special day with Manhattan Wedding Photographer | Matthew Sowa NYC Wedding Photographer like no other. Stunning, unique photos & unreal experience.”matthewsowaphotography.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Heirloom albums, Boudoir, Elopements, Destination weddings
- Style, in their words
- Documentary, Editorial, Candid, Timeless
- In business since
- 2006
Read from matthewsowaphotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Matthew Sowa Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around New York
- Nearest venue
- Tribeca Rooftop + 360°, 0.5 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 140 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 44 within 3 mi, 108 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 571 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Brooklyn, Long Island City, Jersey City, Hoboken
Distances are straight-line from Matthew Sowa Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around New York City.
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