Berit Bizjak Photography

Every person deserves to be seen.

As Pride Month begins, I’ve been thinking less about labels and more about people.

At the end of the day, every human being wants many of the same things: to be loved, to feel safe, to belong, to celebrate life’s milestones with the people who matter most.

It has always been difficult for me to understand why anyone should be treated differently because of who they love, how they identify, their background, their beliefs, or any part of what makes them uniquely themselves.

Over nearly three decades of photographing weddings, I have witnessed one truth again and again:

Love looks remarkably similar.

The laughter.
The nerves before a ceremony.
The tears from parents and friends.
The promises made in front of the people who matter most.

Those moments transcend categories.

I am honored every time a couple trusts me to document their story, including the many LGBTQ+ couples whose celebrations I have had the privilege of photographing.

This month, and every month, I believe every person deserves dignity, respect, opportunity, and the freedom to live authentically and be loved fully.

That should never be controversial.

Happy Pride Month 🌈

What 25 Years of Photographing Weddings in New York Has Taught Me

New York weddings have a rhythm entirely their own.

The timelines move quickly.
The lighting changes constantly.
Traffic becomes part of the conversation.
The weather can shift in minutes.
Historic venues each have their own cadence, restrictions, and flow.

And yet somehow, when a day is thoughtfully planned and approached with calmness, everything begins to feel effortless.

Over the years, photographing weddings throughout New York City, from intimate celebrations to large black-tie evenings at venues like the Rainbow Room, The Plaza Hotel, and The Pierre, I’ve learned that preparation matters just as much as creativity.

A luxury wedding experience is not only about beautiful design.
It’s about ease.
Trust.
Adaptability.
And creating enough space for people to actually feel present inside one of the most important days of their lives.

Some of the calmest wedding days I’ve photographed were not the least complicated. They were simply supported by experienced teams who understood how to navigate the day thoughtfully together.

That collaboration is one of my favorite parts of this industry.

NYC couples and planners: what’s one thing you’ve learned about wedding days in the city?

The photos that matter most are rarely the obvious ones.

The images couples return to most often are not always the big, expected moments.

They’re usually the quieter ones.

The way your mother looked at you before the ceremony. Your friends are laughing at dinner. Someone is reaching for your hand without thinking.

Beautiful design absolutely matters. I love thoughtful details and incredible environments as much as anyone.

But over time, it’s the people, the emotion, and the atmosphere of the day that hold the most value.

That’s always what I’m watching for.

The moments in between everything else.

The quiet moments often become the ones we treasure most.

Your Timeline Sets the Tone for the Day

A well-built timeline does more than keep things on schedule.

It creates space, space to breathe, space to be present, and space for moments to unfold naturally.

While I take timelines very seriously, I also understand that wedding days are dynamic. They include quick pivots, unexpected moments, and the need to pause and take it all in.

The most beautiful celebrations aren’t rigid; they’re thoughtfully structured with room for real life to happen.

That balance is what allows a day to feel both seamless and meaningful.

Are you building your timeline yet, or still in the dreaming stage?