Hudson Valley & NYC Wedding Photographer & Videographer

Candid, documentary-style coverage on film and digital. Serving the Catskills and beyond.

It’s all about joy.


My approach is built entirely around you, because no two love stories are the same. I love meeting couples exactly where they are, with warmth and genuine care from our very first conversation and throughout the planning process! I capture real, unscripted moments through the warmth of film and the precision of digital, letting the day lead and stepping in with grace when the moment calls for it. Most importantly, I strive to make you feel comfortable so you can enjoy your day with ease.

Outdoor wedding ceremony beneath a garden arch in a sunlit field
Lisa Bettencourt, Hudson Valley wedding photographer, shooting on a rooftop with the city skyline behind her
Lisa Bettencourt, Hudson Valley wedding photographer, smiling at a cafe counter

ABOUT ME

HI, I’M Lisa – YOUR VISUAL STORYTELLER

NYC – Hudson Valley – WORLDWIDE

Since 2014 I’ve been a professional photographer in many different industries across the art form, from dance competitions to press events, corporate headshots to editorial shoots. Weddings are by far my favorite because there’s nothing like the joy in capturing love stories across cultures, traditions, and legacies.

EXPLORE

So… how does it all work?

Let’s connect!

In-depth Consultation

Consider this your official invitation to overshare! How you met, what you’re planning, the ongoing family debate about the seating chart… all of it. Then I’ll pull back the curtain on my style and workflow, so we’re on the same page before anyone signs anything. When you’re ready to book, I’ll set you up with an online portal and we’ll go from there!

Bride holding a wildflower bouquet against warm autumn foliage
Black and white photo of a bride in an open-back gown getting ready before the ceremony

You’re booked! Now what?

Pre-Wedding Planning

I coordinate my arrival time and scout the venue to capture the best light and locations. Together, we figure out the details and talk about what is most important to you on your wedding day! Pre-wedding planning ensures that your day is filled with joy and ease.

It’s all happening!

On your wedding day

On your wedding day, the photos are my job to worry about, not yours! In fewer words, I gotchu. My goal is to help make the day feel as easy and comfortable for you as possible so you can be fully present throughout the party, which is pretty much the whole point!

Newlyweds walking back down the aisle as guests celebrate under a tented pavilion

Your photos are here!

The End Result

I shoot film alongside digital, and the pairing is what makes a gallery sing. Film for its warmth and softness, digital for its range and precision. What comes back is a set of images full of life, the kind you’ll pull up on a random Tuesday and end up scrolling far longer than you meant to. Galleries are usually ready between 6-8 weeks, depending on the time of year, sent via downloadable digital gallery.

Let’s do this.

Ready to book?

It doesn’t matter if you are ready to book or just want to say hello, I would love to hear from you! What’s your vision? Let me match it. What’s your vibe? Let me match it. What’s your wedding day or engagement goal? Let me achieve it.

Photography is my way of preserving life’s beautiful, unscripted moments. Let’s tell your story together!

Couple walking hand in hand outdoors as the bride’s veil catches the wind

KIND WORDS

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ready to say hi?

I want to hear what makes your relationship unique and how I can best capture your day! Give me all the juicy deets and let’s make it happen.

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*open for 2027 booking inquires