Bride and groom kissing in the grand foyer at the Mansion at Glen Cove, George Pompilio Photography

NJ & Long Island Wedding Photographer · Based in Brooklyn

New Jersey & Long Island
Wedding Photographer

The held breath before the doors open. The first look. The last dance. Kept for the people who will one day ask what it felt like.

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1 wedding per day2–3 week galleries105+ five-star Google reviews5.0 rating

★★★★★ Top 5 in the World, Flash Masters 2024 · 105+ five-star reviews

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The Photographer

Not just present.
Intentionally there.

Your wedding moves fast. The quiet glance before the doors open, the people who traveled to be there, the way the whole day actually felt. George’s work is to hold all of it, so that years from now you can open your gallery and be back in the room.

Behind that ease is a calm, prepared approach and an obsession with light. The recognition earns the first conversation. What couples remember is that the photographer they spoke with is the one who showed up.

George's Story
20 Years in the Wedding Industry
5★ Google Rating
105+ Five-Star Reviews
2–3 Weeks to Your Gallery
Bride and groom embracing on the Bethesda Terrace stairs in Central Park — George Pompilio Photography Joyful wedding couple grand entrance — George Pompilio Photography Outdoor wedding couple portrait — George Pompilio Photography Bride's green eyes peeking over a colorful bouquet, close-up bridal portrait — George Pompilio Photography Artistic wedding portrait — George Pompilio Photography Romantic veil portrait — George Pompilio Photography Black and white wedding reception moment — George Pompilio Photography Classic wedding couple portrait — George Pompilio Photography Groom in a white tuxedo jacket leaning on a blue Corvette C8, Long Island wedding portrait — George Pompilio Photography
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The Work

Three layers.
One unforgettable story.

Natural, flattering portraits, dramatic evening images and fine-art moments, all from one photographer on one day, without losing the real moments in between.

Bride and groom portrait with flowing veil and fairy lights — Modern Style, George Pompilio Photography
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Modern Style

Beauty lighting, flattering skin tones, clean and timeless. Works in any condition. The backbone of every gallery, 95% of your wedding day, rendered with care.

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Dramatic wedding portrait — couple silhouetted in circular light, George Pompilio Photography
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Dramatic Style

Lighting with intention. Deep shadows. Editorial edge. Portraits built for the moments that call for drama, and made to last.

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Creative wedding portrait — champagne spray with blue night lighting, George Pompilio Photography
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Creative & Fine Art

Rich color, glowing warmth, painterly compositions. Romantic. Layered. Almost impressionistic, images with a glow you feel as much as see.

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Bride and groom embracing during the reception at the Estate at Florentine Gardens — George Pompilio Photography
"George took the most amazing photos of our wedding. Breathtaking, so natural, and so creative. We could not be happier with the work he did."
— Arianna & Andrew
The Right Fit

George doesn't book dates.
He books couples.

George takes on a limited number of weddings each year. So an open date on the calendar is never the whole answer. Fit is, in both directions: George has to feel like the right photographer for you, and your wedding has to feel like the right fit for him. It's why every booking begins with a conversation, not a contract.

The couples he works with tend to share four things.

01
They Come for the Work

They reach out because George's images move them — not to recreate photographs they've already seen somewhere else. Inspiration is always welcome. The goal is portraits that exist nowhere but your gallery.

02
They Start With a Vision

George listens to how the two of you see the day first — then adds what twenty years of weddings has taught him: recommendations on locations, timelines, light, wardrobe, and posing. Nobody needs to know what to do with their hands.

03
They Care How It Feels

You don't need to be a model or have it all planned. George guides wardrobe, light, and timing. All you bring is the willingness to enjoy it.

04
They Make Room on Their Walls

The best images don't stay on a screen. They become the album on the shelf and the frames on the wall — the version of the story your family actually lives with.

You bring your story. George brings the experience, direction, and vision to photograph it in a way that's entirely yours.

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The Work

Wedding & Engagement
Photography.

Bride and groom with a cathedral veil blowing in the wind at Gatsby on the Ocean, Jones Beach — George Pompilio Photography

Wedding Photography

Full-day coverage from preparation through reception, built around your day in a consultation.

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Engagement session couple kissing under stone arches — George Pompilio Photography

Engagement Sessions

Your love story, captured in the locations that mean the most, before the big day arrives.

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Collections from $3,499  ·  tailored to your day in a complimentary consultation

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At a Glance

George Pompilio Photography, in brief.

Photographer
George Pompilio leads every wedding day himself.
Based in
Brooklyn, NY (Sheepshead Bay)
Serving
New Jersey, Long Island, Staten Island, Brooklyn and greater NYC
Investment
Collections from $3,499. Most couples invest $3,999–$4,999.
Coverage
Most full wedding days need 10–12 hours. George leads and photographs every wedding himself, with a second shooter alongside him at most weddings.
Every collection
A wedding album, and the Portrait Experience before the wedding day
Delivery
Finished, fully edited gallery in about 2–3 weeks
Travel
No additional travel fee for most tri-state weddings
Recognition
International awards for wedding photography. See the full list.
Reviews
105+ five-star reviews, 5.0 on Google
Availability
2028 dates are now open.
Next step
Check your date through the form. George usually replies within minutes.
Award Flash Masters 2025 Top 10 Wedding Photographers
Award WPE Awards Top 100 Photographers 2025
Award Flash Masters 2024 Top 5 in the World
Member ISPWP Recognized International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers
Google 5-Star Google Rating Across 105+ Reviews

Flash Masters ranks wedding and portrait photographers against a global field, and the WPE Awards are among the largest international competitions in wedding photography. About the awards.

George's Story

Every wedding.
Led by George.

Across 20 years in the wedding industry, George has built a distinctive body of work and a five-star record. That experience shows up in the work: he reads a room, anticipates a moment before it happens, and knows exactly where the light is going to break.

His signature is light. He works with natural light when the day is soft, and brings his own light when a moment calls for drama. The result is editorial and timeless, and it stays true to how the day felt.

And his business is built around his own pet peeves as a consumer: slow replies, bait-and-switch photographers, day-of surprises. George answers fast. George shows up. George is the same person you spoke to on the phone.

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George Pompilio, award-winning NYC wedding photographer
In His Own Words

Meet the
photographer.

Award-winning work. A five-star record. But numbers don't tell you what it's actually like to work with him. This does.

George is the same person on your wedding day as he is in this video.

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Meet George Pompilio, award-winning New Jersey & Long Island wedding photographer
The Promise

One wedding per day.
Always.

George doesn't just shoot weddings, he commits to them. Every decision he made building this business came from one belief: you deserve the undivided attention of the person who earned your trust.

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His Complete Focus

George doesn't double-book. Your wedding receives his complete, undivided focus from start to finish.

02
The Person You Spoke With Shows Up

No associates. No rotating staff. No day-of surprises. You booked George, George is there.

03
2–3 Week Turnaround

Your finished gallery delivered in about 2 to 3 weeks, not months. Life doesn't pause for your wedding photos, and neither does George.

04
Books Up to 3 Years in Advance

Each date belongs to exactly one couple.

The Approach

How it works,
from hello to album.

Personal, hands-on support from start to finish. Here's exactly what to expect when you work with George.

01 Getting Started

It starts with a complimentary consultation, a quick 10-minute chat or a deeper dive, whatever you prefer. We'll talk through your vision, answer your questions, and check that your date is available. When you're ready, we lock in your date with a simple contract and a small deposit.

02 Building Your Timeline

Once your date is booked, George builds your wedding-day timeline with you on a dedicated call. He draws on years of weddings to set realistic expectations for every part of the day, so nothing is missed, without ever getting in the way of your celebration.

03 The Portrait Experience

Before the wedding, every couple George photographs takes part in the Portrait Experience, a session in formal attire at a location you choose together. It’s where your work together begins, so the wedding day isn’t the first time you stand in front of his camera. The session fee is included with your wedding.

04 Final Touch-Ups

About two weeks before your wedding, we have one last planning session to nail down every final detail. The whole point is making sure you can actually enjoy your day instead of stressing about logistics, and that George, the same person you met, arrives fully prepared.

05 After Your Wedding

About two weeks after your wedding, not months, we host your photo reveal: a private gallery of fully finished images, plus a chance to talk through your album and any wall art. The moment you open it, you'll understand why his couples say what they say.

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Gallery wall of framed wedding portraits from The Rockleigh displayed above a sofa in an elegant cream living room, by George Pompilio Photography
The Artwork

Made for the walls
of your home.

A photograph in a folder is a file. At your reveal, your favorites are designed for the walls they will live on: framed fine art, handcrafted Italian albums, and matted prints made to be passed down.

Every reveal begins with one question: where will it live? We design the collection around your answer, so the story of your day becomes the centerpiece of your home.

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Client Love

What couples say
after the day is done.

★★★★★ 5.0 from 105+ reviews on Google
★★★★★
George was nothing short of exceptional. His eye for detail is unreal, he notices the tiny things most people would miss and turns them into the most meaningful parts of a photo. He guided us effortlessly, made us feel comfortable, and captured moments we didn't even realize were happening. Our photos are beyond anything we imagined.
— Lisa & DavidEstate at Florentine Gardens
★★★★★
We cannot say enough amazing things about George! From the very beginning, his communication, professionalism, and attention to detail were incredible. We had the idea to do our engagement photos on the boardwalk, and George completely embraced it, capturing the atmosphere and little details so beautifully. He felt like a partner throughout the entire experience, not just someone taking photos.
Read full reviewHe made the entire process feel smooth, organized, and stress-free, always making sure we felt comfortable and confident every step of the way. What truly stood out was how much he genuinely cared about making our memories special, and it shows in every single picture, his talent, creativity, and eye for detail are unmatched. We are beyond grateful for these beautiful photos that we will cherish forever, and would recommend George to anyone looking for someone talented, professional, creative, and genuinely passionate about what they do. 5 stars all around!!
— Kristy & KenCrystal Point Yacht Club
★★★★★
George was amazing. He was professional, accommodating, and made our day run smoothly. His work ethic shows in his final product. The turnaround time for pictures was amazing and the quality was out of this world.
Read full reviewCommunication is key for George and he makes sure to answer all questions, concerns, and inquiries in a timely manner. He brings a personable approach and calms nerves with his photography instructions. We couldn't have asked for a better experience using George, highly recommend utilizing his services.
— Manisha & ToddPark Château
In Their Own Words

Hear it
from the couples.

Kristy & Ken wedding video testimonial, Crystal Point Yacht Club
★★★★★ Kristy & Ken Crystal Point Yacht Club
Manisha & Todd wedding video testimonial, Park Château
★★★★★ Manisha & Todd Park Château
Zahra & Joe wedding video testimonial, The Rockleigh
★★★★★ Zahra & Joe The Rockleigh
★★★★★ Allison & Luke Gatsby On The Ocean

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Service Area

Your venue.
Your city. Your day.

George serves couples across New Jersey and Long Island, from the Brooklyn neighborhoods he calls home to destination weddings beyond New York. Wherever your celebration takes you, he's there.

Bride and groom walking in garden at Park Chateau Estate — George Pompilio Photography
Bride and groom first dance with fog effect at Crystal Point Yacht Club — George Pompilio Photography

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