Eileen Meny

Hi! I'm Eileen - a curious New York based photographer who appreciates the fine art of a delicious sandwich, chaotic cities, and the ocean. I graduated from Brown University with a degree in Theater Arts and went on to pursue acting in Chicago and NYC. I transitioned from theater to photography while discovering the ability to express the beauty, tension, emotion, and celebration of life more readily in photography than theater.

I am a bit of an adventurer who is also deeply rooted to NYC - I love fighting it out in this glorious mess of a city. Favorite wanderings include a solo trip exploring Vietnam and convincing three friends to celebrate New Years Eve in Russia. My family also occupies an enormous place in my heart. I am often with them, either in West Hartford, CT, or Chatham, Cape Cod.

"They say the recipe for Sprite is lemon and lime.

I tried to make it at home.

There's more to it than that."

- Mitch Hedberg

Thoughts on Weddings

A wedding is a collective gathering of loved ones celebrating two people making a commitment to give it a go together in this crazy world. Weddings can be joyful, scary, hilarious, and serene, often all at the same time. They are beautiful, complicated, and diverse celebrations of love and commitment. To me, weddings are a gift to photograph.

I create images that capture the spirit of the day, not only the appearance. I find honest moments to take truthful pictures. Quiet and loud, anxious and hopeful, stoic and silly - love comes in so many shades. Every wedding is a mix of choreography and improvisation in how I photograph the day. I lean more towards a documentary approach--capturing each moment organically as it happens--but I also love chasing down beautiful light and directing couples to create unique portraits.

I seek out the observational comedy of daily life, (let’s be honest the dance floor can be hilarious, and also #kidsatweddings...my favorite) but I don’t approach this job lightly. Weight and levity coexist on every wedding day and it’s always an honor to be trusted with the role of photographer.

If my words and photos resonate with you, send me a note. Let’s talk about working together and making some beautiful photos.

Cheers,

e