Not so perfect PHOTOGRAPHY


"One of my favorite photography quotes from Ken Rockwell is that 'Photography is the power of observation, not the application of technology.'  When I played competitive tennis my coach would always instruct us to be poaching, anticipating where and how play was developing with the aim to be in the right place at the right time. Photography is the same, having the mindset to observe and feel when a moment that is unique to a couple comes to the surface and being you’re there and ready to capture it."


.With fifteen years of experience as a wedding and portrait photographer in NYC, Bobby captures natural, authentic moments as they unfold at weddings. He's known for his thoughtful demeanor, putting couples at ease. With a candid and journalistic style, along with a strong love, appreciation, and skilled eye for photography, his images are renowned for their honesty and ability to represent the connection between his subjects. He’s photographed wedding celebrations ranging from large multi-day events to micro weddings across the USA, as well as internationally in destinations such as New Zealand, Switzerland, Italy, Mexico, the Caribbean, and beyond, always bringing a unique editorial and artistic sensibility to the wedding world.


Bobby's photographic curiosity started early, growing up in Vermont with five siblings. He could frequently be found with his dad, an avid photographer, developing photographs in the home darkroom of pictures of himself and his siblings. However, it was not until moving to NYC to pursue a career in finance (and meeting and getting married!) that he realized photography was his passion.


Bobby has been named one of the top photographers in New York by Conde Nast, and his work has been featured in New York Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, The Knot, and many other publications.


Bobby Wagner - New York Wedding Photography
Bobby Wagner - New York Wedding Photographer

"The best choice we made, other than marring her of course"

Harry // New Jersey

Outside of the pictures themselves, which are stunning, we loved how low-key Bobby was. It felt like he blended into the wedding and the photos all feel organic and natural as a result, which is exactly what we wanted. I cannot say enough good things!

Jessica // New York

Going through the photos, I find myself unable to stop smiling. Bobby managed to encapsulate the essence of our wedding day, allowing us to relive those beautiful moments and experience the same emotions all over again. Bobby's ability to capture not just images but the feelings and atmosphere of the day is truly remarkable. His attention to detail and creative eye shines through in every shot, creating a collection of memories that we will cherish for a lifetime.  Full Review here.

Rachel // New York

Bobby is as good as it gets in this industry. The planning leading up to the wedding was professional, flexible and very seamless. Photographs on the wedding day itself ran smoothly despite having to mobilize 16+ friends in the rain & 40+ family members and when we saw the preview of the photos, we were SPEECHLESS. The photographs were beautiful and captured the laughs, smiles, love & pure joy that was felt throughout the evening, not to mention the perfect midnight pictures on NYE!

Alison // Vermont

Bobby truly exceeded our expectations. He put everyone at ease, had great suggestions working with portrait and group photos we wanted while working them painlessly into the schedule of events. He also blended in to the event in a very low profile way, in capturing great moments when you didn’t even realize he was there and put together a collection of photos that I know we will enjoy and cherish for many years to come. Great photographers make a difference and it was a pleasure working with him!

Cara // Connecticut

Finding a photographer was probably the most difficult of all of our planning.- we needed photographs that were able to truly capture the feeling of the room, the emotion & the excitement. With all of that in consideration, we combed through tons of websites & friends recommendations - none of which lived up to what we were truly looking for. Then at another recommendation we met Bobby. At first meeting it was clear that Bobby was professional, friendly & truly a believer in his work, not to mention he passed the wedding photographer personality test with flying colors (ie - would this person annoy us, our friends or our moms at the wedding?) ... we had great rapport as we sat and talked through our vision - carefully explaining all the nuances and pieces that were the most special to my fiance and I. Then he showed us his work and the rest was history! Bobby's photographs leaped off the page, making you feel like you were there at someone else's wedding you never met - you were in the moment with them, crying with them, dancing with their dad ... I don't know how he does it but his work captures the essence of the very vision each bride and groom are after on that special day. So we signed right then and there! Planning with Bobby was a breeze; he's incredibly responsive & worked with us on some specific requests in regards to later timing, family photos, etc. Fast forward to the big day - Bobby had checked out the place in advance so from the minute he arrived he was able to get to work - capturing the perfect shot / details and all. He had timing down to an exact science to ensure the light that we captured was the most ideal, and somehow made taking pictures outside in December 100% worthwhile - they ended up GORGEOUS! He and his team were fun, easy going and the product was pure perfection! We would highly recommend him!

Giving Back


Bodyart-In-The-Park on waterfront to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

We donate our services to a few events/projects for charity each year. If you know of an event or person in need please let us know we'll evaluate how we can help. In addition, a few of the organizations we contribute to include:


Stone Barns Center For Food and Agriculture - Contributing Member

Nature Conservancy - Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends - Contributing Member

Pilates in the Park / I Love Stanley NYC/ Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- Photographer

Popup Chapel with the Knot - Celebrating marriage Equality - Photographer

KIVA - Connecting people through lending to alleviate poverty - Contributing Member and Lender

God's Love we Deliver - Preparing and delivering nutritious meals to people who, because of their illness, are unable to provide or prepare meals for themselves - Volunteer

March for women NYC, Volunteer Official Photographer


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