A black-and-white photo of a couple embracing, with the woman looking over the man's shoulder and the man kissing her cheek, outdoors with houses in the background.

A black-and-white photo of a couple embracing, with the woman looking over the man's shoulder and the man kissing her cheek, outdoors with houses in the background.

Black and white photo of a birdcage with several white doves, some flying and others perched inside, against a building with a shingled roof and three doves sitting on top.

Black and white photo of a birdcage with several white doves, some flying and others perched inside, against a building with a shingled roof and three doves sitting on top.

A bride holding a bouquet of flowers, walking on a wooden dock beside a lake, with a groom in the background. The scene is outdoors with trees and nature, and the image is in black and white.

A bride holding a bouquet of flowers, walking on a wooden dock beside a lake, with a groom in the background. The scene is outdoors with trees and nature, and the image is in black and white.

Black and white photo of a joyful group of people dancing and celebrating indoors, with a woman in a sleeveless dress in the center, and a chair suspended in the air against an ornate brick wall background.

Black and white photo of a joyful group of people dancing and celebrating indoors, with a woman in a sleeveless dress in the center, and a chair suspended in the air against an ornate brick wall background.

Six young girls walking away in a park at dusk, holding fans, dressed in light dresses.

Six young girls walking away in a park at dusk, holding fans, dressed in light dresses.

A wedding couple, the bride in a white lace dress and the groom in a tuxedo, walk out of a church holding hands while guests applaud and throw confetti. The scene is black and white.

A wedding couple, the bride in a white lace dress and the groom in a tuxedo, walk out of a church holding hands while guests applaud and throw confetti. The scene is black and white.

Back view of a woman with her hair in a bun, wearing a ruffled top, holding a mirror, with her hand raised, in a room with curtains and a bookshelf.

Back view of a woman with her hair in a bun, wearing a ruffled top, holding a mirror, with her hand raised, in a room with curtains and a bookshelf.

Fine Art Documentary Wedding  Photography

NEW YORK & WORLDWIDE

Black and white photo of a woman with dark hair, wearing dark lipstick, wrapped in plastic, resting on a surface, with a person's arm partially visible in the foreground.
A woman in a white dress with a large bow on her back is walking through a field, with a man in a dark suit helping to hold her dress.
Black and white photo of a woman sitting inside a taxi holding a bouquet of flowers, smiling, as a person outside the car takes a picture with a smartphone. The woman appears to be celebrating, possibly a wedding.

The   Dream is Different Here

There's a quality to weddings that exists nowhere else—time slows and speeds simultaneously, emotion sits on the surface of everything, light becomes mystical. I've learned to walk through this space with one foot in the conscious realm and one in the dream, feeling my way through the rhythm of your day.

I work quietly, intuitively. My presence is steady but unobtrusive—you'll feel held, not directed. I'm watching for the fleeting: how you move together, where the light falls, the moments that will become memory. When something calls for it, I'll step in with clear vision and direction: Come stand right here; dance for me in this patch of light.

The images I bring back with me feel like the wedding itself—sensual, sophisticated, suspended between dream and waking. Proof that it all really happened, and that it felt exactly this beautiful.

PORTFOLIO
Young girl wearing a dress and a flower crown holding a small bag, with a group of smiling adults seated behind her in a church pew.
People at a wedding ceremony, a woman in a pink dress smiling, an older man in a suit, and a woman in a blue dress holding a bouquet of white flowers.

Carey MacArthur is a documentary wedding photographer and fine artist

Her images reflect twenty years of experience and a fine artist's eye for light, composition, and emotion. She captures natural candid moments, moving through your day like a quiet witness, preserving the story as it unfolds. Her work balances the epic and the intimate: sweeping, beautifully composed scenes alongside quiet, tender details. The result is fine art that honors the truth of your wedding day. Based in New York City and available to travel worldwide.

INQUIRE
A young man in a tuxedo with a bow tie standing in front of a large stone archway with decorative columns and statues, in an urban park setting.
A bed with a white sheet and pillow, with black hanger clips and a pair of glasses placed on top, in a dimly lit room.

“Carey’s photos are simply works of art.

She has the ability to create exquisite, photojournalistic images that are so full of emotion, the feeling of the moment simply leaps off the page.” — Jen & Ben

A bride in a white lace wedding dress standing outdoors among green bushes, holding hands with someone.
A bride in wedding gown and veil sitting in a tuxedo lounge, looking happy, with friends in the background.
A woman lying on a white bed with pink dress, two women in pink and white dresses standing beside it, one smiling and the other sitting on the bed with a gentle smile, in a bedroom with a painting of a ship on the wall.

“It reminded me of Bernini’s idea of a ‘speaking likeness’

— the idea that capturing someone just as they’re about to speak, or when they’ve just spoken, reveals their character. You managed to capture the people we love most in the world truly being themselves, and I can’t thank you enough for that.” — Anne & Nick

ABOUT
Bride and groom entering a church or ceremony space, with the bride in a long wedding dress and veil, and the groom in a suit, surrounded by a few people, including a woman holding a tray or book near the entrance.
A woman in a white wedding dress looks upward with tears and a distressed expression, surrounded by other women and a man, possibly at a wedding.
White flowering plants surrounded by green leaves.
A newlywed couple holding hands, smiling, standing in front of a group of wedding guests on the steps of a church.
A wedding party inside a converted van outdoors, with the bride holding a bouquet, bridesmaids smiling, and an older man driving the vehicle.
A young girl in a white dress with a white bow in her hair sitting among adults in a dimly lit vehicle or bus.
A black and white photo of a newlywed couple standing close, with the sun shining behind them, inside a natural outdoor setting.
A young boy in a suit and bow tie standing on a brick pathway surrounded by bushes. Black and white photograph.
A young person with short hair playing a double bass in a black and white photo, possibly performing at a live music event.

Not to be understated is just how calming a presence Carey was to us on our wedding day.

She can take two stressed humans and work her magic

so they are having nothing but the best time ever (and feel like subjects of a Time magazine/Vogue cover story).”

— Jen & Ben

A black and white photo of a wedding scene outdoors with the bride wearing a white dress and veil, holding a bouquet of flowers, and three men in tuxedos, one adjusting glasses and another with hands in pockets, while a young girl with her back to th
Two men sitting on outdoor sofas with a table and chairs on a large grassy field, smiling and relaxing in a rural setting.
A large group of people gathered in front of a brick residential building, some standing on stairs and beneath a large tree, celebrating a wedding with the bride and groom in the center.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom outdoors, holding glasses of champagne, smiling, with trees in the background.
A black-and-white photo of children and adults inside a fabric tent, with a young girl in a white dress at the center, holding hands with another child, and two boys in suits standing behind her.
Group of people playing sack race outdoors on grass, participating in a game, with a large old building and trees in the background, in black and white.
A woman wearing a sequined dress with a deep V neckline, seen from behind in black and white.
People in formal attire embracing each other at an event, with some crowd and activity in the background.

We are stunned by not just the moments you captured

but the fantastic artistic style with which you did so.”

— Claire & Jake

A couple dancing closely at a wedding reception, with guests watching in the background.
Black and white photo of a group of people dressed in formal attire, celebrating in an ornate room with decorative ceiling and chandeliers. In the foreground, a person's legs and shoes are lifted in the air, suggesting they are being held up or danci
A woman in a black dress is being lifted on a chair during a celebration or award ceremony, with a crowd of smiling people around her and a red-lit stage background.
A three-tier wedding cake decorated with flowers, with figurines of cartoon dogs on top, set against an outdoor sunset sky.
A black-and-white photo of a wedding reception showing a bride and groom sharing a kiss while surrounded by guests in an industrial-style venue.
People gathered around a bonfire at dusk with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
Black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo with a bow tie and boutonniere, with his eyes closed and a slight smile, standing against a plain background.