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
Follow me @SaschaReinking
One of my favorite things about photographing NYC elopements is how quickly the city changes the mood. One minute you are tucked away in Central Park, the next you are standing in the middle of Manhattan with yellow cabs, buses, crosswalks, and skyscrapers all around you. Maria & Timo made it look effortless.
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photo | @saschareinkingphoto
officiant | @jackiereinkingofficiant
team | @jackieandsascha
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We are so honored to be featured in Bold Journey Magazine! In this interview, we got real about who we are behind the scenes (hint: we’re puzzling like we’re 80 and gossiping about The Traitors).
We also talked about our journey building our business, why we never want to hide behind a fake online persona, and what it really takes to capture candid, honest moments for our incredible couples. Check out the full article at the link below to read about our story, our life lessons, and the legacy we hope to leave behind. 👇 (LINK IN BIO)
https://boldjourney.com/jackie-sascha-reinking-of-nyc-on-life-lessons-legacy-highlight/
photo by @happyphotography_sj
If you’re planning an NYC elopement, who says you have to stick to just one vibe? 🤫
Capturing Kaitlyn & Mike’s wedding day was the absolute best of both worlds. We started with a timeless, romantic Central Park wedding ceremony, surrounded by the classic stone architecture and greenery. But to bring in that modern, industrial contrast? We wrapped up their photo session across the river at Domino Park in Williamsburg.
As an NYC elopement photographer, I always tell my couples that your timeline should reflect your style. Mixing the elegance of Manhattan with the gritty textures and skyline views of Brooklyn gave them a wedding gallery that feels effortlessly cool and uniquely New York.
Drop a comment below to chat about mapping out your own New York City elopement!
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Meryl and John had the ultimate full-circle moment, eloping at The Met - right where they had their very first date.
Getting to this moment may or may not have required a bit of secret-agent-level planning 🤫, but looking at this stunning, timeless photo, it was so worth it. They are practically part of the museum now!
To many more dates and a lifetime of love. 🥂✨
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photo | @saschareinkingphoto
officiant | @jackiereinkingofficiant
team | @jackieandsascha
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Cinematic city romance meets... A Sociopath’s Guide to a Successful Marriage? 😂📚
Sheila and Nick’s NYC elopement was the absolute perfect mix of epic, moody drama and real-life laughs. From stealing kisses in the shadows to hitting the local bookstore, they did their wedding day exactly their way.
So incredibly happy for these two. Cheers to a lifetime of love and excellent reading material! 🥂🗽🖤
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photo | @saschareinkingphoto
officiant | @jackiereinkingofficiant #
team | @jackieandsascha
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Gemma & Leigh got hitched y’all!!
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photo | @saschareinkingphoto
officiant | @jackiereinkingofficiant
team | @jackieandsascha
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How do you know you *really* hit it off with your wedding couple? When you find yourselves playing a round of golf together two days after they say “I do”…right in the middle of their NYC honeymoon! 😂⛳️
Leigh & Gemma flew in from the UK to tie the knot, and from our very first video call, we knew they were our kind of people. By the time we met on the big day, it felt exactly like reuniting with old friends.
We knew we were truly meant for each other when we spent the entire time together quoting *Step Brothers*. (“Did we just become best friends? YEP!”) 🚁🥁
After hitting the greens, we brought them back to our house to treat them to some traditional, old-school cheesesteak sandwiches to cap off an epic day.
So honored to be part of your beautiful NYC love story. Cheers, guys! 🇬🇧🚕🥪🥂
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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
