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    HI, I'M AIDAN👋

    I’M A WEDDING, EVENT, & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN NEW JERSEY WHO ALSO MAKES FREQUENT TRIPS TO THE NEW YORK CITY / LONG ISLAND AREA!

    What makes me different from other wedding photographers?

    1. 1. Customer Service: As a testament to this, I'm proud to say I've NEVER had a dissatisfied client!
    2. 2. Authentic & Emotional Storytelling: My style of wedding photography is photojournalistic, meaning I focus on documenting the genuine emotions, natural interactions, and spontaneous moments as they unfold. This approach helps authentically tell the unique story of your wedding day as well as evoke emotions that transport you back to the moments captured in the images.
    3. 3. Emphasis on People & Relationships: Your photos will place attention to the interactions, emotions, and connections between family members, friends, and yourself.
    4. 4. Timeless & Natural Aesthetic: By avoiding excessive or artificial styling, the images represent meaningful and unadulterated moments that look and feel like what you experienced.
    5. 5. Delivery of Unedited Photos: To capture 100% of the day, I provide the unedited JPEG photos in a password-protected gallery free of charge.

    Want to know more about me?
    I’m a grad student who enjoys hiking, making life tracking spreadsheets, and watching nerdy YouTube videos about urban planning and geopolitics! If there's anything else you would like to know or ask about, feel free to reach out at aidanmaphotography@gmail.com!

    Portfolio:

    Wedding

    Ceremonies, Receptions, & Portraits

    Events

    Parties, Birthdays, Performances, & More

    Portraits

    Solos & Couple/Engagement


    Graduation

    Individual, Group, & Family

    Street

    Streets of NYC, D.C., and London

    Film

    American & Canadian Cities

    Testimonials:

    These are STUNNING Ahhh I'm so in love 💕. The pictures came out beautiful 😍🥺🥺. Thank you so much for everything. We're so happy to have worked with you and would love to work with you again! I really appreciate how natural these pictures came out. Daiyan and I really wanted to capture our authentic reactions and just glimpses of the moment with an emphasis on the nature, and you captured everything we asked for so perfectly!!! Also, the goat pictures are sooo cute 🥰

    - Umama & Daiyan

    OMG TYSM THE PHOTOS ARE AMAZING! TYSM UR AWESOME THEY'RE AMAZING OMFG TYSM. Also, I’m giving ur # to my friend idk if ur taking more grad pics after graduation but everyone is obsessed with ur work! I didn’t do anything king they all love ur work!! Everyone’s asking for you!

    - Christina Girard (2x Client)

    Aidan was an absolute pleasure to work with. From the pre-wedding talk about photograph ideas to understanding what we were looking for, he was super friendly and easy to work with. On the day of, he came early, worked vigilantly, and captured all the right shots, from emotional moments to all the right family members and friends. All his pictures captured the love and happiness from that day and I can't imagine having a better photographer, we genuinely love his work as well as his amazing character!

    - Faiza & Tasnim

    See more testimonials!

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    You'll recieve an online gallery via email typically between 1 to 3 weeks (depending on the length of the event and how busy a particular time of the year is).

    I'm based in New Jersey and yes, I'm more than willing to travel to pretty much any location! Almost half of my trips are in the New York City and Long Island areas! I'm also open to destination weddings (in other words, if would like to have your event/session far from New Jersey and you can pay for my flight, the rest would be free of charge!)

    Of course! Many people feel the same way! It's part of my job to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera and I try my best to offer a mix of poses that feel natural and fun where it hardly feels like you’re posing at all!

    I can work with you on that! Just let me know when first reaching out! I understand not everyone wants their intimate moments or family members on a photographer's website or social media. I usually ask clients if they're comfortable with the photos before I share them on Instagram. However, please know that sharing photos on our social media or on our websites is how photographers are able to showcase their work and reach new clients. To offset these costs, I may have to ask for a small fee.

    Yes, I offer paper/fine prints, wall art, albums, greeting cards, desk art, blankets, magnets, mugs, buttons, tags , and more through my gallery website!

    Around sunrise and before sunset! It's perfect for golden, dreamy photos! Sunrise is also great because there are no people at popular locations and the temperature is perfect during warmer seasons to avoid sweating.

    I never expect tips (and don't feel pressured to leave one), but they are always appreciated!

    I use a Sony a7iv, Sony a7ii, Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art DG DN, Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens, Rokinon/Samyang FE 18mm f/2.8 Lens, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens, Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens, Godox V860ii[s], Godox XPro-S, Godox 32"x 32" Softbox with Grid, Westcott 45" White Umbrella, Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter Lens Adapter, 2x Geekoto Softboxes, a few Prograde SD cards (UHS-II 250 MB/second 128 GB and 64 GB), Kodak Ektar H35 Film Camera, and much more!

    Contact me via email (aidanmaphotography@gmail.com) or the contact form on my website!

    NEXT STEPS:

    (When booking for most weddings, events, and photo shoots)

    1. Get in touch with me!


    Contact Me

    Contact me via Instagram, email, or the contact form on my website!

    If possible, please include the location name/address, date/time, your budget, and your name

    2. Call, Zoom, or Email

    A quick meeting where we could cover any visions/ideas/expectations surrounding the photos, basic logistics/scheduling, and anything else you would like to discuss!

    For smaller or more straightforward events/shoots, an email or two can most definitely do the job too!

    3. Sign and return contract

    Once the contract is returned, we're all set to go

    4. Any communication before the event

    A final check-in and any other communication before the day of

    5. Day of the Event/Shoot

    I'll be sure to arrive early and work with you to to capture every moment!

    6. Recieve your photos!

    I typically deliver the photos to you within 10 days (but expect 2 to 3 weeks just in case)!

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