A couple with foreheads touching on a bridge with a large stone tower in the background, black and white photo.
A man and woman sharing a joyful moment at night, the woman wearing a shiny, sequin dress and the man in a white shirt, embracing and smiling.
Black and white portrait of a woman with a veil, wearing a dress with spaghetti straps, with a peaceful expression.
A man in a green velvet tuxedo jacket, white dress shirt, black bow tie, and black dress pants standing in a doorway, smiling.
A diverse group of friends in wedding attire celebrating outdoors, with a woman in a pink floral dress holding a bouquet and a man in a green suit with a pink bow tie, surrounded by palm trees and confetti.
Bride and groom celebrating outdoors at their wedding, holding hands and smiling, with wedding guests clapping in the background.
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling on a rooftop, with the bride in a white wedding dress and the groom in a dark suit, during their wedding day.
Black and white photo of a couple kissing on a balcony, with the bride wearing a lace wedding dress and veil, and the groom in a suit, city skyline in the background.
A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception, seen from above through a floral arch with pink flowers.
Two women in wedding dresses smiling and embracing outdoors, holding large bouquets of flowers, with a sunny natural background.
Black and white photo of a smiling couple in formal attire standing outdoors and looking at each other.
Two women dressed in white skirts with headbands and a young girl in similar attire sit on a dark floor, viewed from above, engaged in a dance or ritual.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom on a rooftop, leaning their foreheads together, with city skyline in the background.
A newlywed couple dressed in wedding attire walking hand-in-hand along a sunlit forest path surrounded by green trees.
Person holding a decorative tray with two small painted bowls, one yellow and one red, containing powdered substances, in traditional Indian attire.

I’m Amber Marlow, a wedding photographer based in New York. I take creative wedding photos that nod to tradition and are vibrant, soulful, and a little bit sexy.

A bride and groom hugging and smiling in a dimly lit room with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

For those about to wed, I salute you.

The couples and wedding planners I’ve been privileged to work with are progressive, creative, and thoughtful individuals, living intentional lives full of travel, art, and good food. They have great taste (and killer dance parties), creating weddings that feature great music, beautiful florals, immersive experiences, and a weekend full of emotionally authentic moments.

The difference is huge.

Black and white photo of a bride and officiant at a wedding ceremony, both smiling and the bride holding a paper, outdoor setting with blurred bokeh background.

My Approach and Style

Since 2010, my priority has been to create wedding photographs that couples recognize themselves in, highlighting their unique connection. My posing is extremely gentle and unfussy, leaving them grounded and real.

My greatest strength is that I wholeheartedly accept people exactly as they are in front of my camera - reserved, emotional, or wavering in between.

My goal as an artist is to create a body of work that has you saying, “We felt so comfortable, we cannot believe how damn good we look in our wedding photos! We couldn’t have hired anyone else.”

Studio Values & Ethics

Running an honest business based on the values I hold personally is important to me. I carry my whole heart into my work as an artist, woman, mother, African American, and citizen of the world. I also align myself carefully and thoughtfully with excellent and principled fellow vendors.

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    Humanity

    Every wedding guest deserves respect. My team and I photograph everyone with dignity, and all of my team members are screened and sign a code of conduct.

  • A bride and groom dancing in an art gallery with sculptures and artwork displayed on pedestals.

    Sustainablity

    The printing companies I partner with have exceptional sustainability practices and use recycled and eco-friendly packaging materials.

  • A floral centerpiece with pink, purple, yellow, and white flowers on a table setting.

    Philanthropy

    My business donates to the Innocence Project. Each year, I volunteer my services to local non-profit fundraising endeavors, including the Hudson Public Library.

  • Close-up of a bride holding a bouquet of white flowers with yellow centers, wearing a white off-the-shoulder wedding dress.

    Boundaries

    My studio politely declines weddings using captive wild animals or horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, as well as weddings taking place on plantations or Trump properties.