Diane Stredicke
Hudson River Wedding Photographer
Hudson River Photographer Blending Artistry, Storytelling, and Moments
Diane Stredicke is an accomplished New York wedding photographer with over 15 years of professional experience, specializing in authentic, documentary-style storytelling along the scenic Hudson River. With a creative background in filmmaking and art direction, Diane blends artistry and technical skill to capture the real emotions and unique moments of each celebration. Having photographed more than 350 weddings, she is known for her thoughtful approach and calm presence. Outside of photography, Diane enjoys filmmaking, painting, and exploring the Hudson Valley. Her passion for storytelling and dedication to her clients make her a sought-after choice for discerning couples.
Diane’s signature style is best described as documentary wedding photography with an editorial twist. As the heart of her work lies in authentic storytelling, Diane expertly captures unscripted moments: a father’s tearful glance, a couple’s clasped hands, and the joyful laughter that defines wedding celebrations. Her unobtrusive approach ensures she anticipates and documents emotions as they naturally unfold, skillfully blending into the background while remaining attuned to every spontaneous, heartwarming interaction. Diane’s documentary style is complemented by natural, subtly posed portraits—offering couples a perfect balance of real, candid memories and striking editorial images that stand the test of time. For couples seeking to build confidence and comfort before their big day, Diane’s New York engagement photographer services offer both engagement sessions included with wedding packages and standalone options for those marrying outside the Hudson Valley. Engagement shoots are an ideal opportunity to become at ease in front of the camera, resulting in a beautiful collection of pre-wedding images. Diane’s relaxed and supportive demeanor helps couples discover their best angles and authentic personalities, ensuring that every shot reflects the couple’s true bond and individuality.
3 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography
6 Client Letters
The following letters are from the clients of Diane Stredicke.
Married: 16 years ago
Kerri & Craig
Thank you for being so easy to talk to, for being so professional, so energetic and so flexible. The photos you took of our wedding are beautiful. You made us feel so comfortable. If you need any recommendations please let us know.
Married: 16 years ago
Liz & Colin
Thank you for your professionalism, your energy, and your relaxed attitude. You were such a pleasure to work with! I absolutely knew from the start that we were in very good hands! You took the time to get to know us, find out what we were looking for, and then took us through your plan/vision for our day. Simple as that! You were so easy to communicate with, and open to our ideas, and very capable. Thank you for doing the group shot of all of our guests in front of the barn. I couldn't believe it when you climbed up your ladder! The photos you took of us on our wedding day are absolutely gorgeous. You were able to capture all of the subtle moments of our wedding that I would have never seen. I've looked at many wedding photos of friends and have never seen any that capture all of the little moments that make up what a wedding is truly about. All of our friends and family were blown away by our photos and we couldn't be happier with them! Thank you Diane.
Married: 16 years ago
Mika & Nick
You were an absolute breath of fresh air!! Amidst all the vendors we were trying to coordinate with, our meeting with you was a pleasure and kick started our wedding excitement. It was great to work with someone so organized, who asked all the right questions yet was completely relaxed. Because we live in New York City I was so afraid communication would be difficult. But you made it so easy - answering our every email. Nothing was lost in translation! I am glad we went with your suggestion of a combination of candids and formals. Our photographs are stunning and the formals are a big hit with the family just like you said they would be! I wish we could have flown you out to India with us to photograph our ceremony in Mumbai!! Most importantly we danced the night away, we have pictures that make us look like we were in a beautiful movie and we never even realized we were being photographed. Thank you so much Diane.
Married: 16 years ago
Kerry & Rich
You were a wonderful photographer, and we could not have asked for anyone better to have documented our wedding. You have an infectious energy about you which you bring to your work. You went out of your way to take the time to get to know us so that you could tailor your work to our personalities and needs. Thank you for being so very easy to communicate with. You really listened to our responses, and worked with us to provide excellent photographs of our wedding combining our desires with your experience, imagination, and more than considerable skill. You never grew tired of answering our questions which was great. You worked tirelessly on our wedding day to get every shot we wanted and many we had realized we should have wanted. We have a tremendous amount of fantastic pictures! Thank you for being so flexible and responsive. We got both journalistic and traditional shots which we wanted. The quality and craft of your work are exceptional. I enjoyed working with you and have recommended you highly to friends who are getting married. Thank you!
Married: 16 years ago
Gretchen & Kevin
You were a joy to work with at our wedding! Your pictures are incredible! We couldn't have asked for more beautiful, expressive, intimate and artistic photographs to remember our special day by! Thank you for being super flexible too, incorporating a wide variety of shots, ranging from portraits and group/family photos to spontaneous ones where we didn't even know you were taking the picture! You do a really great job of being subtle and unobtrusive while photographing. You are thorough and professional, but totally sweet, creative and, to be honest, really fun to have at the wedding! I have been recommending you to anyone who is engaged and looking for a photographer with a personality and artistic flair!
Married: 16 years ago
Jess & Andrew
You were such a find! I was so nervous as I planned my New York wedding from Indiana where my husband and I currently live. You were so wonderful in the way you kept communication with us by email and telephone. Thank you for understanding exactly what we wanted. You just got our theme and style from the very beginning. Thank you for being so excited by my idea of taking photographs at a local carousel. I knew at the time your were taking some amazing shots, but when we received the DVD of all of our photographs we were blown away! The results far exceeded our expectations. Thank you Diane.
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