Your New York City Elopement Photographer
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My adventure begins in an itty-bitty village in the northwest of Germany. A beautiful place. So beautiful that it inspired musicians to write songs about it. Together with my parents and two younger siblings I grew up on a working farm. Raised on beer, brats, and soccer I graduated as an Architect from the University of Applied Sciences. New York City became home at 29 for an internship in one of Soho’s architectural practices.
And it didn’t take long until I fell in love with a girl named Jackie. It was a real-life movie moment where my world turned upside down. And it turns out, that cute redhead’s world turned upside down too. –She is the best thing that could have happened to me.
(Have a look how, when and where I "popped the question" to Jackie.)
Fast forward two years and we’re tying the knot in our tiny church in Germany. First, we adopted a puppy. Then, a couple years later, our daughter Lucy arrived, completing Team Reinking. .
I studied photography while still working as an architect in the Big Apple. I didn’t realize it at first, but it turns out, the two are intertwined for me. Light and shadow appear differently when I capture images and the leading lines play a big role in my art. Combine that with my love of capturing emotions and human beings like you, and you end up with genuinely one-of-a-kind wedding photography.
I’m ready to capture your love story, your hand-squeezes and secret smiles, against the backdrop of the best city in the world. Are you game?
This page might be about me, but it’s you that we’re really here for. Giving you your best day ever, with gallons of personality and not a drop of stress, right here in New York City – that’s what I’m all about. I create authentic images that capture not just the visuals, but the feelings. And I do it with all the love and laugher you’d want for your wedding day, from sun up to starry skies. Unscripted & genuine.
Trust is at the heart of every relationship, and as your elopement photographer it’s no different. Love is love, science is real, black lives matter, all bodies are beautiful and all beliefs are valid. I can’t wait to discover what makes you, you.
01 - My FAMILY is my 'SUPERPOWER'.
02 - I’m an ARCHITECT turned ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER.
03 - I'm a sucker for good British crime shows, Broadchurch anyone...?
04 - My daughter LUCY and I are kind of a big deal on TikTok.
05 - I live in New York City but my heart belongs to the beaches of the Baltic Sea in Germany.
06 - Most life lessons, I learned from the best movie ever made…GHOSTBUSTERS.
07 - I'm a total THEATER buff. It’s easy when you live in NEW YORK CITY!
08 -What happens at DISNEY, stays at DISNEY.
09 - I celebrate Christmas 365 days a year. No joke.
Vanessa & Carl
"Sascha was met with huge odds, serious rain on our wedding day! However Sascha not only created incredible shots but made the whole experience fun, exciting and memorable."
-Dug from Disney's UP
My elopement photography is going places. See my photos featured.
You can see more of my New York City Elopements on Instagram
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🌸💍 The Perfect Spring Elopement in NYC - Matt & Andrea’s Iconic Wedding! 🏙️
Spring in New York is pure magic. Clear skies, fresh blooms, and the city buzzing with new energy! ✨ Matt & Andrea embraced it all for their stylish Rockefeller Center elopement. From saying “I do” at Top of the Rock with the Manhattan skyline behind them to exploring NYC’s most iconic spots - Radio City Music Hall, the New York Public Library, and Grand Central - every moment felt straight out of a classic film. 🎬
If you’re dreaming of a spring elopement in NYC, where timeless style meets the energy of the city, this one’s for you! 🌆💕
https://love.saschareinking.com/rockefeller-center-wedding-spring-elopement-nyc-matt-andrea/
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Kalyn & Vitto understood the assignment: dance, love, and look effortlessly iconic under the Bethesda arches. 🖤✨ NYC elopement goals, right here.
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photo | @saschareinkingphoto
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#MarriedInManhattan #BethesdaTerrace #JackieAndSascha
Spring is almost here, which means cherry blossom season is right around the corner! 🌸
Donna & Jamie timed their elopement perfectly, catching Central Park in full bloom - just the two of them, saying “I do” under the pink petals.
If you’ve ever thought about eloping in NYC, this is your sign. Check out their story here: https://love.saschareinking.com/cherry-blossom-elopement-central-park-donna-jamie/
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photo | @saschareinkingphoto
officiant | @jackiereinkingofficiant
team | @jackieandsascha
flowers | @starbrightnyc
makeup & hair | @missharlequinmakeupandhair
couple | @mrsdonnataggart22 & @jamie_taggart88
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You want cherry blossoms? Oh boy… you are getting cherry blossoms!!! 🌸✨ With spring just around the corner here in New York, it’s the perfect time to soak in the beauty of cherry blossom season. And let me tell you - Riverside Park is the hidden gem that can stand up to Central Park’s cherry blossoms with no issue! 😍🌿
Let’s kick things off with Sarah & Antuan’s dreamy engagement session in this magical spot. 💕
Who else is excited for springtime sessions?! 🌸💫
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photos | @saschareinkingphoto
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Krisi and Mario, from Portland to the iconic Chelsea Hotel staircase in NYC. 🖤 #TeamReinking #ChelseaHotel”
The Chelsea Hotel has a rich history of hosting renowned artists and personalities. Notable guests include writers Mark Twain, Jack Kerouac, and Arthur Miller; musicians Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin; and artists Andy Warhol and Robert Mapplethorpe. The hotel’s famed staircase has been a backdrop for many, including Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe during their residence in 1969.
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photo | @saschareinkingphoto
officiant | @jackiereinkingofficiant
team | @jackiereinkingofficiant
hotel | @hotelchelsea
makeup & hair | @missharlequinmakeupandhair
The Pier 15 Elopement of Louise & Jay | An East River Esplanade Wedding The Pier 15 Elopement of Louise & Jay. Love knows no boundaries and sometimes it takes you to new and exciting places. Just like it did for Louise and Jay, who traveled from Scotland to New York City to elope. As a New York wedding photographer, I had the pleasure of capturing their special day and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience....
https://love.saschareinking.com/pier-15-elopement-east-river-esplanade-wedding/
✨ We’re beyond grateful and thrilled to share that Jackie and I - individually - won the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award 2025! 🏆
But here’s the thing. This award isn’t about us. It’s about YOU guys! The incredible couples who have trusted us with your love stories. From sunrise ceremonies to rooftop vows, from laughter-filled portraits to teary “I do’s,” you’ve let us be a part of something truly magical. ❤️
Every review, every kind word, and every shared moment led us here, and we can’t thank you enough for that. You make what we do more than just a job!
So to all our past, present, and future couples, this award is yours, too. 🫶 Here’s to more love, laughter, and unforgettable moments together in 2025 and beyond!
#WeddingWire #CouplesChoiceAward #NYCElopements #GratefulHeart #LoveStories #JackieAndSascha
Happy Valentine’s Day my wife, my rock, and the heart of our family. 💕
I still love her 85 times to the moon and back. She’s the calm when things get chaotic, the one who sees the good in every situation, and the glue that holds us all together. Her laugh can brighten any day, and her support is the kind of magic you don’t take for granted.
I love our trips to the Baltic Sea, our Disney adventures, and the simple, everyday moments that make life with her so special. She’s my business partner, the love of my life, and my best friend - and I’m endlessly grateful for her, for us, and for the life we’ve built together.
This October, we’ll celebrate 20 years of marriage, and I swear I love her more with every passing year. ❤️
And, fun fact: our daughter took this photo. The talent clearly runs in the family. 😉📸
Sascha@SaschaReinking.com
New York City based Wedding & Elopement Photographer
+1.347.200.5513
Love is Love | Black Lives Matter | Science is Real | All Bodies are Beautiful | All Beliefs are Valid
