Tom Schelling Photography

Tom Schelling Photography New York & SoCal based wedding photographer with a love for traveling. Hey there! I'm Tom - I'm a photographer based on Long Island, New York.

I love photographing people, especially weddings. I consider myself to be a fine arts photographer, capturing moments in an artistic, timeless manor. In my spare time, I also love to travel and go on adventures.

There’s a difference between being guided and being posed.Heather and I will step in when you need direction, then give ...
09/10/2026

There’s a difference between being guided and being posed.

Heather and I will step in when you need direction, then give you room to settle into the moment and be yourselves.

We might find the best light, make a small adjustment or give you something simple to focus on. From there, we let the two of you take over.

The goal is not to manufacture a moment.

It’s to create enough space for a real one to happen.

Because beautiful photographs should still feel like you.

Photography: NYC & SoCal Wedding Photo & Video | Tom Schelling
Venue: RGNY Vineyard
Bride’s Dress: Vivienne Westwood

Hi there, we’re Tom & Heather 👋We’re a husband-and-wife photo + video team who care deeply about how your wedding day fe...
09/08/2026

Hi there, we’re Tom & Heather 👋

We’re a husband-and-wife photo + video team who care deeply about how your wedding day feels.

Our approach is warm, calm and intuitive. We’ll guide you when you need us, step back when you don’t and create space for the real stuff—the joy, connection and beautifully unguarded moments in between.

So when you look back, you don’t just remember how it looked. You remember what it felt like.

Photographs by the wonderful Vanessa Rose Photography

The real luxury of a wedding day is having space to actually feel it.Space to take a breath before the ceremony.Space to...
07/08/2026

The real luxury of a wedding day is having space to actually feel it.

Space to take a breath before the ceremony.
Space to hug your parents without rushing.
Space to sneak away together for a few quiet minutes after you’re married.

That kind of space rarely happens by accident.

It comes from thoughtful planning, clear communication and a team that understands when to guide and when to step back.

That’s what Heather and I care so much about.

Not just creating beautiful photographs and films, but helping the day feel calm enough for you to be fully in it.

Photography: NYC & SoCal Wedding Photo & Video | Tom Schelling
Venue: The Briarcliff Manor

Sometimes there’s this unspoken pressure to “perform” on your wedding day.To be the most relaxed, photogenic, perfectly ...
07/05/2026

Sometimes there’s this unspoken pressure to “perform” on your wedding day.

To be the most relaxed, photogenic, perfectly composed version of yourself all day (gah!).

The thing is, you’re allowed to feel nervous. Emotional. Giddy. Overwhelmed.

It’s all just part of the beautiful whirlwind of getting married.

Our job is to guide when guidance is helpful, create space when you need to breathe and photograph the day honestly as it unfolds.

The most meaningful images usually come when you give yourself permission to let go of trying to “do it right” and simply let yourself be in the moment.

That’s where the real magic is.

Photography: NYC & SoCal Wedding Photo & Video | Tom Schelling
Wedding Venue:
Florals: wild and birch
Wedding Planner: Alongside Annie | NY • Destination Wedding & Event Planner
Makeup & Hair: Jessica Ciofrone / Lauren | Bridal Makeup Artist
Bride’s Dress: Eve of Milady
Catering: East End Events Catering
Videography: Wedding Cinema Video

The longer Heather and I do this work, the more seriously we take it.Not in a heavy way.In a grateful way.We get invited...
07/02/2026

The longer Heather and I do this work, the more seriously we take it.

Not in a heavy way.
In a grateful way.

We get invited into one of the most emotional, meaningful, fast-moving days in a couple’s life.

We stand close during moments most people only experience once.

That responsibility shapes everything about how we work.

Yes, we want the photographs (and video) to be beautiful.

But more than that, we want them to feel like a true reflection of the day you lived—and the people you were in that chapter of your gorgeous lives.

Timeless photographs aren’t timeless because they avoid every trend.They’re timeless because they honor something real.T...
06/30/2026

Timeless photographs aren’t timeless because they avoid every trend.

They’re timeless because they honor something real.

The way your partner looked at you during the ceremony.
The relief in your shoulders after the vows.
The joy of everyone you love packed onto a dance floor.

Styles will shift. Platforms will change. Trends will come and go.

But honest emotion has a way of lasting.

That’s what we’re most interested in preserving.

We give gentle guidance because we want you to feel free.That may sound like a contradiction, but it’s really the heart ...
06/28/2026

We give gentle guidance because we want you to feel free.

That may sound like a contradiction, but it’s really the heart of our approach.

A little direction can help you stop wondering what to do with your hands.
A thoughtful timeline can keep portraits from feeling rushed.
A calm presence can make the day feel less overwhelming.

The goal isn’t control.
The goal is support.

So when the unplanned, emotional, wonderfully human moments happen, you’re present enough to feel them…

And we’ll be there to capture them.

Photography & Videography: NYC & SoCal Wedding Photo & Video | Tom Schelling
Wedding Planner: Rita Ellis Events
Flowers: Nicole Troncone
Venue: Brecknock Hall
Band: Hank Lane Music
Bride’s Dress: Galia Lahav
Makeup: BRIDAL MAKE UP ARTIST
Hair: Long Island Bridal Hair

When you find the right wedding photographer, it’s a huge relief.Like, Okay, these are people we can trust.That feeling ...
06/25/2026

When you find the right wedding photographer, it’s a huge relief.

Like, Okay, these are people we can trust.

That feeling matters.

Because on the wedding day, you shouldn’t be wondering if your photographer understands your priorities or if your videographer is on the same page.

You should be free to be fully in it.

That’s what we’re hoping to create for every couple we work with: beautiful photographs and films, yes, but also a sense of ease from the moment we start working together.

Wedding Photography & Videography: NYC & SoCal Wedding Photo & Video | Tom Schelling
Wedding Planner: Lauren Zizza Events
Venue: thechatwallodge
Florals: Christa Quigley
Makeup: Melissa Formica Makeup & Hair
Band: Atomic Funk Project
Cake: Cuppie Cake Desserts

Calm doesn’t mean free of emotion.It doesn’t mean the day is quiet, perfectly organized or free of nerves.To us, calm me...
06/23/2026

Calm doesn’t mean free of emotion.

It doesn’t mean the day is quiet, perfectly organized or free of nerves.

To us, calm means you feel supported enough to be in the moment, even when the moment is big and emotions are high.

That’s the kind of presence Heather and I try to bring to every wedding.

We’ll help create space in your timeline, keep an eye on the light and give gentle posing guidance when needed.

That way you can stay connected to what matters most: each other and all your beloved people around you.

Photography: NYC & SoCal Wedding Photo & Video | Tom Schelling
Wedding Planner: Wedding Planning Plus
Wedding Venue: Wedding Venue on the Hudson
Wedding Flowers: Sprig & Social
Hair / Makeup: Bridal Makeup & Hair Services
Bride’s Dress: ALEXANDRA GRECCO
Catering: Nicole’s Catering
Videography: Story Box Film

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