Hi there! My name is Jesse Rinka, owner of Jesse Rinka Photography and one of the luckiest men you will ever meet. Why? Because unlike so many others, I am blessed with the opportunity to wake up each and every day and do what I truly love for a living. It's an amazing blessing made possible by those closest to me...especially my wife & Studio Manager Maria who is my rock and number one supporter along with my two sons. I've got a huge responsibility to set a great example for my kids and that's
It's not just about capturing moments; it's about crafting an experience that resonates with your unique story. As your photographer, I specialize in freezing not just images but emotions, weaving a narrative that transcends ordinary photography.
For me, it's about the laughter, the joyful tears, and the surprises. The moments that you didn't plan to be captured on your wedding day. The out of the box, untraditional, let's-just-get-married weddings. More about the moment, less about the perfection.
I am so dedicated to my work and my clients. I hear this about myself a lot. I am determined to provide an experience that is exactly what they are envisioning. I think the way that I edit photos is very unique in that I wouldn't consider myself either light and airy or dark and moody. One of my clients mentioned that my style has a vintage feel to it and I loved that!
We limit our bookings to deliver exceptional service from first contact to final gallery. Every session is tailored, every shoot is directed with purpose, and every client is treated like an artist’s muse.
Almost 20 years in the event photography industry means I have the real world experience to navigate the most challenging shooting situations, while keeping it all serene and effortless. A classical, fine arts background means your images will look as timeless today as they do on your 50th wedding anniversary.
Easy going, energetic and fun with a photo journalistic shooting style largely focused on capturing real emotions without being intrusive, my goal is to capture people as they are, not by anyone standards but themselves.
As a wedding photographer, I capture more than moments—I tell your love story. What sets me apart is my focus on authenticity, creativity, and personal connection. I immerse myself in your celebration, capturing candid, unscripted moments that reflect the real emotions of the day. My relaxed yet intentional approach ensures you're comfortable, while I focus on timeless, heartfelt images. Your wedding is unique, and I’m here to preserve its beauty in a way that feels natural and true to you.
As for our style, we don’t take things too seriously. We prefer smaller, more intimate affairs. We prefer outdoor weddings, tented weddings, beach weddings and barn weddings over ballrooms. We prefer using natural light versus off camera flash. We prefer candid photography and prompting versus classical portraiture.
I look at the world through the lens of a camera and have always appreciated everything it has to offer. I make sure to capture the defining moments at your special celebration, where each photograph is timeless and unforgettable. My photographers and I don't miss a single moment on your wedding day…our obsession with detail is what helps us ensure every single moment captured!
But, most of all, we promise that no matter what happens on your wedding day (and, yes, things sometimes do happen), we will insure that the wedding photography you receive will be ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. As an internationally-acclaimed wedding photographer residing in NY, though I consider different types of photo sessions, I take pride and specialize in fine art boutique wedding photography with a documentary style. You’ll also find that I have an extremely easy-going demeanor, appropriate to my c
It was a huge goal of mine to start photographing weddings. Nobody realizes what goes on behind the scenes. It's a lot more than just me photographing special moments. A wedding day, from start to finish along with all of the love that goes in and comes out is such a joyous moment in time. I am so lucky to be able to capture memories that will be cherished forever from one generation to another.
My work is rooted in storytelling. Rather than chasing trends, I focus on moments that matter—the glances, the laughter, the quiet pauses. Every image is composed with care so your wedding photos feel just as powerful decades from now as they do today.