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This is where I share stories from the incredible couples I've had the honor of working with, plus helpful tips to make your wedding planning journey a little easier. Whether you're looking for inspiration, advice, or just want to see some beautiful love stories unfold—you're in the right place.
Sometimes the most magical photography moments happen when you’re not behind a wedding camera, but creating memories for an entire community celebrating together. This year’s Italian Fest at Magnanini Winery reminded me exactly why I love what I do. What a day July 27th turned out to be! After missing the 2024 Italian Fest due […]
Hey there, beautiful souls! As your Hudson Valley wedding photographer, I’ve had the incredible honor of capturing hundreds of brides on their wedding days – and let me tell you, I’ve learned a lot about what makes a bride feel absolutely radiant in her dress. While I haven’t been there for the actual shopping experience, […]
As a Hudson Valley wedding photographer who specializes in authentic wedding photography, I’ve documented countless intimate weddings over the years and witnessed every possible approach to the bridesmaids’ hair and makeup question. And here’s what I’ve learned: there’s no single “right” answer, and the laid-back couples who embrace that flexibility often create the most authentic, […]
Why Every Love Story Deserves to Be Told Authentically When I first picked up a camera to document a wedding, I thought my job was to capture the perfect shot—the flawless pose, the magazine-worthy moment, the picture that would make everyone say “wow.” But somewhere between the choreographed group photos and the carefully arranged bouquet […]
NYC Anniversary Photography | Rob Charles Photography | LGBTQ+ Love Story Some love stories come full circle—and this one brought me right back to where it all began. A year after photographing their wedding at The Venue at Winding Hills in Montgomery, NY, I had the absolute joy of reconnecting with Cassandra and Nicole for […]
Rob has an incredible eye and will go out of his way to make sure to capture the perfect shot. Rob was incredibly accommodating and so easy to work with. Mostly, Rob is a very kind and patient person. He was a pleasure to spend our day with. We cannot recommend Rob enough! You will not be disappointed with your final products. Rob, thank you for preserving our memories so beautifully and giving us something wonderful to share with our family.
LAURA ANJOS
"I can't say enough nice things about Rob. Not only is he very talented behind the camera and made my husband I feel super comfortable, but he also brought a level of warmth and light to our wedding."
When we told Rob we wanted our engagement photo shoot at a brewery, he knew exactly where to take us and made us fall in love even more with his work. My husband is not too comfortable in front of the camera & Rob managed to make him feel relaxed & confident. On our wedding day, I was a nervous wreck but, Rob brought a calmness that I needed. He kept us on schedule, answered all the random questions I had, & made our special day a million times better. He was truly able to capture the true essence of my husband and I. It makes my heart happy to have such wonderful memories captured. We are extremely grateful for all of Rob's work that helped make our special day so amazing!
VICTORIA
"We had no clue what style we wanted for our wedding pictures but, from the minute we saw Rob's work we knew he was the one for us!"
He was everything we could have asked for in a photographer for this special time in our lives. Rob was so understanding when it came to out budget and never pressured us but after just one phone conversation with him, we booked him immediately for photo and video. We had the best time during our engagement shoot. It was the first time my husband and I ever had professional photos taken so we were a bit nervous in the beginning. Rob made us feel so comfortable. The shoot was natural and fun! We got to be our silly selves and Rob really ran with that. Our photos came out
amazing. When it came time for wedding timelines and details, Rob took every text and email of mine. He worked with us every step of the way even when at times, we were unsure of what we were doing! We had very specific requests for the day of and he made sure to make those happen for us. The day of our wedding was absolutely perfect. When things got a bit crazy with timing and the bridal party, he reassured me the whole time and handled what needed to be handled. We never had to worry about a thing! We wanted the day to be candid and fun. Rob delivered. We are so grateful that he was there to capture the most perfect day of our lives. He helped make our dreams come true and we will continue to use Rob in the future for any other special moments that come our way!
ALYSSA KLEISTER
"I do not even know where to begin! From the moment we booked our wedding with Rob, we knew we made the right decision!"
Not only is he incredibly talented, but he is SO fun to be around, and adds such an amazing and fun energy to your day. He was incredibly organized (even more than the bride) the day of the wedding and because of him, we were able to get every family shot we wanted and STILL enjoy our happy hour. Incredibly efficient and his vision is so perfectly laid out. We got married on a flower farm in NY at peak bloom, and Rob did an amazing job capturing all the colors and aspects. We did a photo shoot at golden hour which are my FAVORITE photos. I cannot believe how beautifully he captured all the colors and moments between my husband and I. It was an absolute masterpiece. Between our getting ready and ceremony, Rob noticed we had sunglasses that could have “J&B” written on them. He stopped at a CVS and wrote on the glasses and created a montage of our guests wearing them. It was an AMAZING idea and was so cool - and he thought of this on the fly!!! Finally, Rob shot our family whiffle ball game in lieu of engagement photos and I’m so happy he was there. We have gotten so so so many amazing portraits of our family through Rob. His work will literally live with our family for years and years. Thank you Rob for being SO fun and so so creative. You are simply the best out there!!!
JULIA ROLLA
"We are SO happy we found and we’re able to reserve Rob for our wedding day."
He is upbeat, kind, respectful, creative, and very organized! We were amazed at how he seamlessly moved through the party without being intrusive, and his professionalism was apparent, capturing both authentic and personal moments. We didn’t do an engagement shoot, so we weren’t familiar with being in front of
the camera; however, Rob helped us with instructions, creating a natural sense of intimacy in all our pictures. His selected second photographer, Steve, matched Rob's proficiency in every way and was just as pleasant. We are absolutely in love with our wedding pictures! We could not have imagined a better photographer or person to have shared this experience with us. If you are wondering if Rob is the right photographer for you, do not hesitate. You will not be disappointed!
FRANZISKA JURISCH