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Rick Helman Photography and Video

Rick Helman Photography and Video

New City, NY
4.8 out of 5 rating, 64 Reviews
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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    Stefanie Sent on 10/20/2018
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    Great photos and videos and experience

    Rick was extremely professional and helpful. He walked us through our wedding day photograph sessions. He was always quick to respond, whether it be questions via email or text. While talking with Rick, my husband and he bonded over drones, and Rick gave us the option of drone footage.
    We had an engagement photo session with Lauren, and the wedding photo sessions with Lauren and Eric. Videography was done by Fred. They were all super nice and helpful people, which was much needed on a stressful day like a wedding day. They all knew how to compose a shot and gave very clear instructions.
    We received a highlight video, which all our family and friends loved, shortly after the day, and the full video and photos a few weeks later. The photos came out amazing! The drone footage also turned out really well (thankfully it did not rain!). Everyone has remarked out how great they turned out. We're still in the process of picking and choosing photos for the photo book. Overall, we loved our experience with Rick and his team, and highly recommend them to anyone seeking photographers/videographers for weddings or other special occasions.
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    Jessica Sent on 08/05/2017
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    Rick and his team are incredibly talented and professional!! It was a pleasure to work with Rick as we planned our wedding. He was flexible and accommodating throughout!! Usually taking pictures in 90 degree weather isn't a pleasant experience, but Rick and his team knew exactly what they were doing and were quick to get the best shot on the first try. The MORNING after our wedding we woke up to Rick already posting an INCREDIBLE picture from our night and a video recap of special moments. Cannot give Rick enough stars and cannot wait to see the rest of our pictures!!!!
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    Jen Sent on 12/12/2017
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    Our wedding was July 1, 2017 and we couldn’t be happier that we used Rick Helman photography. As a newly engaged couple, we had no idea how important finding the right photographer was. As soon as we met Rick, we knew he was it! In our initial meeting Rick, we were incredibly impressed with the work that he showed us and we immediately were made to feel comfortable and heard due to his personable demeanor. Rick was not pushy, but rather he listened and made helpful suggestions. On the day of our wedding his entire crew was punctual, respectful, positive and energetic. We were thrilled to be surrounded by such wonderful people on our special day and beyond happy with our engagement photos, our wedding photos and our highlight video. We cannot thank Rick and his crew enough for capturing our love and happiness on our special day. I should also mentioned that a storm rolled in while we were taking our pictures and we got some INCREDIBLE shots, so there’s no need to panic if the weather looks rainy on the big day with Rick as your photographer.
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    Jordan Sent on 06/14/2017
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    I do not even have words for how amazing Rick and his team were on our wedding day. We got married on June 9, 2017, and from beginning to end we knew he would take care of us. Rick and his team were there for a total of 9 hours and they were always happy and willing to make sure we got every image we wanted If we requested it, he made sure we got it. He got shots that my husband and I could only dream about, which all turned out better than we imagined. We also had our engagement session with Rick, which was a blast. He really captured our love for one another, along with our personalities, in every image. We cannot wait to see the rest of our photos to come.
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    Gina Sent on 04/14/2017
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    Rick shot our wedding at Seasons on March 25th, 2017. Throughout the entire process, Rick was so above and beyond AMAZING! We even became good friends over the course of a year of planning! We felt completely and totally comfortable leaving the massive responsibility of photo and video of our big day in the capable hands of Rick Helman! If you are looking for the right guy to handle and and all of your photo / video needs for your big event - stop looking. You found your guy! He does not disappoint! :-)
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    Madeline Sent on 03/27/2017
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    Rick photographed our wedding March 19,2017.Not only was he professional and an expert in his skills,he was caring and so empathic that he captured nuances others would never be able to capture.We recommend him highly .He made the event very special
    Madeline and Stu
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    Tracy Sent on 11/23/2016
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    Rick and his crew captured our memories expertly. I recently received my photos, and I love reliving the day all over again. Rick made everyone at ease and got every shot that we requested. We had 2 photographers. I could not have asked for a better team to capture our day. We cannot recommend Rick Helman highly enough.
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    Kristen Sent on 11/27/2016
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    We had seen some of the photos taken by Rick at our venue, the New York Country Club. And we had heard of his reputation through them and our DJ. Anyone we talked to said the same thing “He is the best. He may be a little bit pricey, but it’s so worth it”. And they weren’t lying. My husband and I only had to wait about 3 weeks after the wedding to receive ALL of our finalized photos – touched up and everything. We went through each one, and both of us cried. The pictures were perfect. There’s no better word to describe them. They captured each moment of our day perfectly, and reliving each moment of that day was nothing short of bliss. Our photographers, Lauren and Joe, were patient with us (a somewhat rowdy bunch), came with great ideas, and even stayed until the end of wedding, even though that meant staying longer than originally contracted to, by a few HOURS. They were “ghosts” during the reception, but still got the perfect shots, and weren’t “in your face” during the reception, but still managed to capture the joy on each persons’ face. Every big and little moment that meant everything to us that day was captured in photos, and they were perfect. I would recommend them to ANYONE. Such nice people, so much fun, and they really make you feel so comfortable in front of the camera (for those like me who don’t like to be photographed). They may be a LITTLE pricier than some, but let’s be honest, for the photos that will last you forever, on the biggest day of your life, THESE are the guys you want!! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED, I PROMISE!
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    Monica Sent on 11/11/2016
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    We picked Rick for my daughters wedding and it was the right choice!!
    Rick was a pleasure to work with.
    My daughter had a fall wedding and most pictures were outside.
    The bride and groom looked wonderful in all the pics, we will have a hard time deciding which to choose since so many were great.
    You will not be disappointed choosing Rick.
    Thanks for a wonderful job!!
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/31/2016
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    Rick was amazing to work with, he is very detail oriented and professional. He was able to capture our personalities perfectly and have each pose look incredibly natural, which was important to me. All the photos from our wedding are incredible, Rick was able to capture each moment perfectly. Most notably, taking an 85 person family photo with everyone visible. I would definitely recommend Rick!
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    Gershni Sent on 10/15/2016
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    Rick is awesome, he is very personable. Anytime we had any questions or ideas he was very responsive and quick. He is on top of his game and goes above and beyond. Would definitely hire him for future services.
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    Aj Sent on 10/31/2016
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    AWESOME!!!!!!! KOOL!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!! My wife Jackie & I got married on Aug 7, 2016 at The View on the Hudson. Rick was recommended to us, as where two additional photographers. We met Rick at his home & immediately knew he was the one to capture our special day. He places you at ease with his professional & friendly demeanor, knows what the client wants & is extremely accommodating. From start to finish he works with you to capture some of the most memorable & magical shots that will eternally grace your wedding album for you & your family to enjoy. We couldn't stop smiling at how amazing he made us look. We're looking forward to framing several of his beautiful pictures to adorn our home with.
    Rick uses the latest in video technology to immortalize our wedding, giving us the blessed joy of reliving our fairytale wedding in HD quality whenever our hearts desire. Rick even suggested a DJ for us, which we are still indebtedly grateful for. I highly recommend Rick Helman for all of your photographic functions....especially your wedding. I believe true love can seen & captured on camera, so why not use the very best....Thank you Rick.
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    Marjorie Sent on 08/15/2016
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    Great photographer. He will provide you with the best. Glad I picked him for our wedding.
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    Loretta Sent on 08/08/2016
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    Exceeded my expectations in every way. Love our pictures.
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    Ron Sent on 10/30/2014
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    Rick was great in every way , professional and friendly. He made us feel comfortable and got all the perfect shots. During the ceremony I didn't even notice he was there and yet the pictures were perfect could not ask for more . The pics came out great and his fees were very fair.
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    Maria Sent on 10/30/2014
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    I have to say that Rick really listened to what i wanted. He was professional and the photos came out AMAZING!! He really made my dreams come true!!! He was very flexible and also did exactly what i wanted without having to remind him:) if i could do it all over again i would use him in a heartbeat! During the wedding i had guests telling me how amazing he was! Two thumbs up from both me and my husband.
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    Rick Helman is an amazing photographer. We chose him for both our wedding photos and and video and could not be happier with the decision that we made. From the moment we met Rick, it was obvious that he was a true professional and dedicated to providing the best service possible. Rick's kind and outgoing nature helped to make our wedding day perfect. The photos and album he designed are BEAUTIFUL and of outstanding quality. The video is exceptional and will help us to remember our wedding day forever. If you want the best, choose Rick Helman. You will not be sorry!
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    Kristen Sent on 04/21/2014
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    Rick and his team were amazing and so much fun to work with. They are very accommodating, I wanted certain photos and he made sure that happened. Can't say enough good things about them!!
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    Jennifer Sent on 02/17/2014
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    Our photos were phenomenal! We worked with Herman because Rick was not available that day. Herman was a pleasure to work with. He had a great personality and our guests liked him as well. He arrived early to begin taking pictures, was very polite, and had great ideas. We wanted pictures outside because we thought the winter scenery would look beautiful, and he withstood the elements with us and our pictures came out beautiful. We were impressed that Rick had our photos on disc before we even came back from our honeymoon--it was within two weeks of our wedding. Rick has also been a pleasure to work with. We changed our wedding date and venue but he was amenable to honoring our deposit and doing the photography for the wedding. We highly recommend Rick!
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    Kristine Sent on 11/01/2013
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    Words cannot express our gratitude for these amazing pictures! What Rick has captured in these photos is breathtaking and so moving. He went above and beyond to get the perfect shots. We will treasure these photos forever! Rick was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend him. Thank you Rick!!

    Kristine & Bernd
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    Christine Sent on 08/20/2013
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    Rick did a fantastic job photographing my wedding. Within three days of the wedding, he had already put together a photo montage of pictures from the wedding. He takes such creative pictures and he made sure to show the pictures to me right after he took them. He was so easy to work with and he was wonderful about organizing our large families for group pictures. I would definitely recommend Rick!
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    Tracie Sent on 11/25/2012
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    Rick Helman and his team really helped to make our wedding the amazing day that my husband and I had hoped it would be. They were punctual, courteous and thoughtful. Rick put at us ease and made us laugh even when I was stressed by all the other details of the wedding. The pictures truly look incredible. They came up with very unique poses and fun shots for us, and the videographer was there to capture every moment all day long so we could just enjoy the time. We’re so happy that we will have such great keepsakes of our special day. We highly recommend Rick and his team!
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    Rick and his photographer arrived on time - actually EARLY - and started to work right away. Between the two of them , they must've taken thousands of pictures. Our guests can't say enough good things about them and the pictures ( we only seen part of them ) turned out so beautiful. Rick is very talented and you won't regret choosing him.
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    Joni Sent on 09/17/2012
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    Rick was absolutely amazing! Rick and his staff made it a flawless day! Rick and his crew made us feel comfortable throughout the entire day, and the pictures were absolutely phenomenal! Every picture was spectacular, and in every picture the guests were all smiling. He truly made our day perfect, and I would recommend him for any event! He was wonderful!
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    Gina Sent on 07/25/2013
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    When my husband and I were planning our wedding we went to see at least 5 photographers and videographers. My husband wanted to use Rick Helman from the start. He felt that it was important for him to have a good connection with our photographer. Rick and his team were amazing. They were reliable and prompt, they listened to what we had to say and took photographs of anything we wanted. They made us laugh and definitely added to the enjoyment of our day. My husband and I were also impressed with Rick's professionalism, go with the flow demeanor, and his ideas for unique wedding photos. Thanks again for making our day so special.
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