Bride and groom portrait by George Pompilio Photography
Brooklyn, New York

The Photographer

The story behind the photographer.

πŸ† Top 5 in the World Flash Masters 2024
πŸ₯‡ Top 100 Photographers WPE Awards 2025
✦ ISPWP Recognized Intl. Society of Wedding Photographers
✦ PROWED Award Professional Wedding Recognition
β˜… Flawless 5-Star Record Across Every Wedding
George Pompilio, award-winning NYC wedding photographer
The Photographer

He captures the day.
Then he elevates it.

George’s deep experience in the wedding industry shows in everything he shoots. He knows when the light is going to change. He knows when the tears are coming. He reads the real moments as they unfold β€” and he's there, ready, before they do.

Then there's the artistry. His signature is off-camera flash β€” light built from scratch, bold and intentional, the kind that wins international competitions. Candid moments documented honestly, portraits crafted like fine art. You get both.

Today, George is one of the most decorated wedding photographers in the world β€” among the Top 10 Wedding Photographers at Flash Masters 2025, Top 5 in the World at Flash Masters 2024, and Top 100 at the WPE Awards 2025. A flawless five-star record built over years of weddings. Clients call him "the Thomas Kinkade of photography" β€” for the warmth, the depth, the feeling that his images almost glow.

20 Years in the Wedding Industry
5β˜… Flawless Star Record
1 Wedding Per Day β€” Always
#5 In the World β€” Flash Masters 2025
Wedding reception moment β€” George Pompilio Photography
"I document the real moments and I craft the beautiful ones. Nothing's left to luck."
β€” George Pompilio
In George's Words

Hi, I'm George.
Here's the honest version.

I'm the owner and photographer behind George Pompilio Photography, and I'm all about creating an exceptional, personalized experience for every couple I work with. Honestly? My entire business is built around my own pet peeves. When I hire someone, I want to feel like I actually matter β€” timely replies, clear communication, and knowing that the person I spoke with is the same one showing up to do the job. That's been at the core of how I work for as long as I've been in this industry.

People sometimes ask how I got into photography. I actually started out in the wedding industry as a DJ β€” but once I picked up a camera, there was no turning back. What hooked me was the ability to create images that weren't just snapshots. They were bold, dramatic, and looked nothing like what the eye typically sees. That's still what drives me today.

My approach is simple: document the real moments as they happen, and craft the artful ones with intention. Some clients have jokingly called me "the Thomas Kinkade of photography." I take it as a compliment. When I'm not shooting weddings, I'm usually entering β€” and winning β€” photo competitions: WPE, PROWED, ISPWP, and in 2025, Top 5 in the world at Flash Masters.

If you want a photographer who's hands-on, responsive, and obsessed with the craft, you're in the right place. Tell me your story.

Golden-light wedding portrait β€” George Pompilio Photography
Limited Availability

Dates go fast.
Yours doesn't have to.

George books up to three years in advance. Serious couples reach out early β€” your date is one of a kind, and once it's gone, it's gone.

Check Your Date
The Promise

One wedding per day.
Always.

George built his business around the single most important thing he learned from years of watching couples get let down: the person they booked is rarely the person who showed up.

That will never happen here. When you book George, you get George β€” your date is the only date on his calendar.

01
Never Double-Books

Your date is your date. Full attention, full day, no exceptions.

02
No Associate Photographers

The photographer you spoke with is the photographer who shows up. Every time.

03
2–3 Week Turnaround

Finished photos delivered within 2–3 weeks. No six-month waits.

04
Books Up to 3 Years Out

In-demand couples plan early. Dates go fast and don't come back.

What Couples Say

The record speaks
for itself.

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"George was the perfect photographer for our wedding. His professionalism, creativity and artistic talent made every cent worth it. I would recommend him to anyone with confidence he'll produce breathtaking pictures."
β€” Dannel & Shyanne
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"We were blown away by the level of craftsmanship and artistry. Each image was a work of art, evoking the joy and tenderness we experienced. #5staraboveandbeyond"
β€” Neshi & Anthony
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"George is so talented and fun to work with! He has a great eye to capture the best shots and his editing skills are unmatched. I am extremely camera shy, but was blown away by the final products."
β€” Alexandra & Mike
Bride and groom at Brooklyn Bridge with NYC skyline β€” George Pompilio Photography

Your date won't
wait forever.

George books up to three years in advance. If your date matters to you, check availability now.

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