DETAILS

TIMELESS, PERSONAL,
AUTHENTIC & ENTIRELY YOU.

Rhinebeck • New York

HUDSON VALLEY
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

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Award winning wedding photographer, Diane Stredicke, holding a camera and a man holding a glass of red wine at a social event, standing inside a tent with a scenic outdoor view in the background.

Meet Diane

Diane has been a New York Hudson Valley wedding photographer for over 15 years. She blends her background in graphic design and filmmaking to create fun, energetic, and timeless documentary wedding photos.

Diane’s work has been featured in places like the New York Times, Over the Moon, Junebug Weddings, and Bride’s Magazine, and in 2023, she was named one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the USA & Mexico by Masters of Wedding Photography.

She is incredibly proud of her featured LGBTQ+ weddings in Out Magazine, New York Magazine, and even in two best-selling books, The New Art of Capturing Love: The Essential Guide to Lesbian and Gay Wedding Photography and Capturing Love: The Art of Lesbian & Gay Wedding Photography, both available on Amazon.

Diane lives in Rhinebeck, New York, with her wife and Bini (rescue from Wonderdog Rescue) on three beautiful acres. When she’s not behind the camera, you’ll find her at the movies, exploring the Hudson Valley, or taking art classes at the Woodstock School of Art.

Client Testimonials
A bride in a wedding dress sitting on a chair on a balcony, adjusting her shoe. The balcony has glass railings with a cityscape view in the background.  This photo was taken in Williamsburg Brooklyn by Diane Stredicke - Hudson River Photographer

There Are No "Have-Tos"

Your wedding is yours. Full stop. All those "traditions" and "must-dos"? They're totally up to you! The only real "must" is that your day feels authentically you.

documentary meets style

We specialize in a blend of documentary and editorial images. This gives you the best of both worlds: all those genuine, heartfelt moments captured beautifully, plus some drop-dead gorgeous portraits. We will guide you with some posing cues so you look your very best, but we will keep you moving and energized. The best portraits really are photographed moments.

Digital or Film

We photograph your entire wedding day using digital cameras. This approach ensures we capture every important moment and deliver complete, reliable coverage of your celebration.

For couples drawn to the aesthetic of film photography, we offer it as an optional add-on. We'll shoot a few rolls using our favorite point-and-shoot cameras, adding that distinctive film quality to your wedding gallery alongside the digital images.

Wedding Portfolio
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Packages range from 6,000-11,000.
Elopements please inquire.

We are committed to providing the best customer service you can expect with exceptional communication throughout the process and creating a stress-free photography experience on your wedding day.

All packages include unlimited consultations, timeline creation, an online gallery for one year, and delivery of your wedding images in less than 30 business days. Options include: second photographer, welcome drinks/dinner coverage, engagement sessions, and wedding albums.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

HOW WILL YOU PRESERVE YOUR WEDDING DAY STORY?

We know you love seeing your images online: on social media, on your phone. And we know it’s hard to believe that these things in the span of your lifetime might disappear. Who remembers Betamax, or Firewire drives, or, for that matter, DVDs?

Analog never really goes out of style no matter what the tech influencers might say. The printed image is as old as photography, and at its very essence IS photography. There is nothing quite so wonderful as flipping through printed photographs in a box, or better yet, in an album.

We offer heirloom-quality wedding albums, handcrafted in the United States, with beautiful leather and linen covers. These are legacy quality. Taken care of, they will last your lifetime and more.

Show Me Albums
A walnut wedding album box with a luxe leather wedding album, engraved with 'CAROLINE + MATT'.  Order a wedding album from Hudson River Photographer.  Our albums are handcrafted in the USA.
Close-up of a wooden album box and linen wedding album.  Order a wedding album from Hudson River Photographer.
  • Gay wedding at Deer Mountain Inn

    "We could not have been happier. Diane's work is beautiful but also authentic....she's a real pro and knows exactly what she is doing and does it very well."

    Jesse & Will | Deer Mountain Inn

  • Lesbian wedding at the Outlier Inn Woodstock, NY

    "Thank you so much... you were such a critical part of our dream wedding... we feel so lucky that you shared your amazing talents with us."

    Courtney & Cait | Outlier Inn Woodstock

  • A bride and groom holding hands, standing in front of a wooden barn door, during their wedding.

    "a photographer who got us. Diane not only captured our energy and vibe, but.... i swear you can feel love when you look at our photos."

    Katie & Lucas | Greywacke Meadows

  • Wedding at the Basilica in Hudson New York

    "diane is the best in the business! she lovers her profession and is willing to listen. above all, she is humble and affectionate.

    Ashton & Tanner | Basilica Hudson

  • Gay wedding at Red Maple Vineyard

    "Diane is a pro and a total joy to work with. She was truly everything we were looking for, and she defied expectations."

    Jaimie & Meghan | Red Maple Vineyard

  • Queer wedding at the Roundhouse in Beacon

    "We are grateful for your experience and your calming presence! Thank you for making our pictures feel so easy and stress free!"

    Taylor & Tate | Roundhouse Beacon

  • Gay wedding photographer in Hudson New York

    "as a gay couple, we ....we started feeling like a portfolio novelty....until we found diane...she captured the beauty & truth of our wedding day."

    Sean & Eric | Helsinki Hudson New York

  • Wedding photographer Connecticut

    "Diane was able to capture the love and energy we felt in every photo. her kindness and easy nature made the day simple. her work is incredible."

    Brooke & Josh | L’Escale Delamar Greenwich Connecticut

  • Wedding Photographer at the Garrison Event Venue

    "if a picture is worth 1000 words, then we have one million wonderful words from our wedding day. We had a terrific experience working with Diane."

    Lauren & Jeremy | The Garrison

  • Gay wedding at the Full Moon Resort in Big Indian New York

    "Diane operates with such energy and ease. She can find beauty anywhere. She was a pleasure to work with and the photo results are incredible."

    Heather & Jaclyn | Full Moon Resort