Food is one of the most important elements of any celebration!  For many people, booking a caterer for a milestone event such as a wedding or a bar mitzvah can be an overwhelming process. Here are some basic questions that can help you to home in on the best fit for your affair. We have also included a list of recommendations, followed by featured images from recent events for inspiration!     Format – When and how you want to serve food at your event While the most traditional format (a cocktail hour with passed hors devours followed by a sit-down dinner) is still the most popu ..read more

It was a picture-perfect June day in Connecticut for Ellie and her family as they celebrated her all day. Our photographer Liel met this amazing, fun, and loving family very early in the morning at Temple Sholom in Greenwich.  The sun was shining, as Liel captured photos of the family that looked like beautiful watercolor paintings.  He is a true artist, and we love these portraits. Next stop that day was at Burning Tree Country Club for the celebration.  Ellie and her mom decided the theme should be a play on “Coachella” and Jessie from JW Designs created the most incredible d ..read more

2/13/24 Voters in New York’s 3rd Congressional District head to the polls today for a special election between former Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat, and Republican Mazi Pilip. The winner will replace disgraced rep George Santos. Stormy conditions are expected to impact voter turnout complicating an exceedingly close race.   Last week, our company was hired by the Carpenter Union (NASRCC North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters) – representing carpenters in New York State – to photograph a rally in the Long Island district.   There was a crowd of 500 rank and file carpe ..read more

Central Synagogue is the most beautiful place to photograph Mitzvahs…especially if your dad is also one of the Rabbis. Central Synagogue is a Reform synagogue in Midtown Manhattan.  Here’s just a few fun facts.   It was built from 1870 to 1872 and designed by Henry Fernbach in the Moorish Revival style. It was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1975 and is one of the oldest synagogues in the United States. It was a crisp day last December as Sarah made her way to Central Synagogue with all her camera and lighting gear.  Sarah was so excited for so many reasons. S ..read more

We at Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company want to wish you a happy holiday season. We love this time of year as all our clients and friends are enjoying time off, travels and family time. If it’s been a while …please reach out to us in the new year to schedule your NEW family portrait!   This is one of the photo shoots that Sarah Merians enjoys doing the most and we love reconnecting with all our families and seeing how you have grown! Some of you have children going off to college soon and a senior portrait is needed, and some may just want a new updated family portrait. L ..read more

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Short-Form Videos are now the most engaging type of social media content!   1-2 minute “sizzle reels” that need to be hosted on websites or shared as a file or link, are a thing of the past. Short clips (one minute or less) are fun to watch, easy to share, and a great way to increase your reach without increasing your spend!   The most popular platforms this year,  all of which have slightly different tech specs and length requirements, were tik tok instagram stories instagram reels facebook stories YouTube shorts   A one time investment in shooting/editing your next meet ..read more

For 3 decades, Sarah Merians Photography has provided high-quality professional headshots and office photos for law, financial, real estate, advertising, and design firms in New York City. These industries, in addition to medical and dental practices, have hired us this year, post-pandemic, for an entirely new style of photography and video capture. Companies are updating their websites to share so much more than standard headshots of their staff. They want to share their brand and the vibe of their business and team – their company culture. Mission and values are more important to potential c ..read more

As I sat at my desk this past Saturday morning, I find myself thinking about Valentine’s Day and all our past, present and future couples and families who will celebrate their love. We are in the business of capturing this love and all the happy occasions that celebrate it. After 30 plus years I feel energized, passionate, and still in love with what I do for my career and all our clients! I started Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company as a young ambitious 23-year-old. How lucky am that I get to continue shooting Mitzvahs and celebrations for our clients!  These days we are ..read more

It was a perfect day in July last summer for Samantha and Eric’s wedding upstate in Cortlandt, New York.  When Sarah arrived the bride and her bridesmaids were out on the balcony and greeted Sarah with smiles and fun.  The girls were hanging out in their cool pajamas…a gift from the bride.  Sam had the cutest three flower girls EVER!!!  We love their matching hairdos. Guests gathered outside for the ceremony that took place on a breathtaking lake with speed boats and sail boats for great eye candy and a perfect romantic setting for the Chuppah created by the talented team a ..read more