My name is Amber Marlow, and I’m a wedding photographer.
As a teenager, I fell in love with photography and deepened that love in the college dark room, developing cheeky, fun nude portraits of my friends shot with cheap expired film. It was a slow, careful process that shaped my thoughtful point of view as a wedding photographer and established my love of making traditional portraits with a touch of off-beat irreverence.
I lived in New York City for most of my adult life, then moved with my family to Hudson, New York, in 2022, shortly after our second baby was born. My husband is a published horror writer; together, we own a 19th-century farmhouse that leans slightly to one side.
We will be renovating until the end of time.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
For my 15 years as a wedding photographer, I’ve been an outspoken champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential principles in the industry. I've spoken at several conferences and written many b2b articles about DEI as it pertains to the industry.
The couples and wedding planners who hire me know that I’m not only hiring the best talent I can for my team but also fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and like they belong.
Since 2024, I have been the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for In Trusted Company, a connection experience in a retreat-like atmosphere for wedding professionals.
W & L
“Amber brings an uncompromising artistic integrity to the process and a guarded protectiveness to her creativity that really sets her apart from other photographers.”
M & J
"These are INCREDIBLE!!! I can't thank you enough for the beautiful photos and helping us to celebrate the day. It was such a long time coming and I'm so glad we have these gorgeous photos to look back on for years to come."
"We are totally in love with our photos and very happy! Thank you so much. It was amazing working with you and we are beyond thrilled with the results."
The Process
01 Let’s Connect
Reach out via the contact form; you’ll hear from me quickly. From there, we’ll schedule a consultation. You’re welcome to send me a direct email, too, or text or call me.
03 Save the date
As soon as I get the email saying “Yes!”, you’ll receive a digital contract and options for digital payments to hold the wedding date. It’s extremely easy to work with me. In the months and weeks leading up to the wedding, I’ll be available for meetings with the planning team.
05 Digital Witness
You’ll receive your photos beautifully edited in a digital gallery in 4 - 6 weeks, in a URL photo gallery for ordering prints and sharing with family and friends.
Every image is delivered in my signature true-to-life tones, and you’ll receive a few creative black-and-white alternatives as well.
02 Your People, My People
We’ll talk with all of the major decision-makers. On this quick call, you can share all of the wedding plans, and I’ll introduce you deeper into my process. We can meet via phone or video call, whichever you’d prefer. You’ll receive a custom proposal immediately after.
04 The Wedding Weekend
I’ll be there with the whole Amber Marlow team, blending in, taking photos, creating magic. For larger weddings, we’ll have a second photographer and production assistant at minimum to ensure everything goes smoothly.
You made it all the way down here? Fantastic. This is my manifesto:
I believe:
…there are a lot of perfect wedding photos and not enough soulful ones.
…in setting intentional parameters and then letting creativity bloom within them. Like a sonnet.
…in wedding photos that nod to tradition and have an irreverent streak.
…in thoughtfully handcrafted wedding albums, expertly curated.
…that Black lives matter, trans people are the fucking coolest, and queer love is amazing.