Thao Colucci is a New York-based photographer focused on creating a candid feel with an editorial twist for weddings and portraiture. Her imagery is inspired by the lightheartedness of vintage editorial campaigns, the elegance of fashion, and the intimacy of classical music. Her approach is guided by warmth, thoughtful consultation, and playfulness. She craves authenticity, finds beauty in the raw and candid, and loves to stay experimental. When she’s not behind a camera, she’s romanticizing her Brooklyn neighborhood, cooking with her husband, or curating a Spotify playlist.
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“Thao photographed an intimate wedding ceremony that we had so that my grandmother could be present. It was held in my parents’ backyard and from the first time I talked to Thao her inspired ideas made me build a new level of excitement for the event. She brought a level of creativity and point of view I hadn’t considered and with this I knew she was the best choice! When it came to the day of- she was the perfect integration into a small group, thoroughly capturing authentic found moments in the chaos of getting everyone ready. Engaging with everyone to be sure it was known what she was there for and making even the little kids the most comfortable. We had a bit of a delay and in a time crunch to do couple portraits at the end but Thao so kindly gave us a bit more time to get portraits just right. Which really showed how good of a person she is!
When I got the images back, I was absolutely blown away- like REALLY. We had a long list of family portraits and I had a fear of them being very posed, and WOW I actually couldn’t believe the emotive and feeling in each image. The amount of genuine joy and love in all the photos was so impressive. She captured funny moments of the kids that will forever be some of my favorite photos. Thao’s images were candid but thoughtfully timed, framed with an artful quality to them. I can’t say enough good things about Thao and her fabulously curated style and technique. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!!”
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“We relived the day again looking at the photos, laughed and cried. We love all the photos and can't thank you enough for your dedication in getting to know us, our story, our connections with friends and family. You put a lot of thought and heart into your craft and your clients and it really shows. The photos have the love, sophistication and style we were looking for. They genuinely reflect us, our connection and our story. We made the right choice choosing you as our photographer for this meaningful moment in our lives. We will definitely be framing some of these!”
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“Thao 🤍 It’s been hard to even find the words! These photos are everything we could’ve ever wanted and more. They truly show the joy and love we felt on our day so perfectly. I normally don't like looking at myself in photos and can be self critical and I feel like you captured my best moments and I actually feel so beautiful in every. single. picture. Our pictures are so timeless and natural, and will be with us for the rest of our lives!!! I cannot thank you enough for making this work for us and being such a beautiful and happy soul throughout the whole process!! I feel SO lucky to have found your page last year, thank you for being a part of our special day. Lots of love!”
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“Thao, I don’t even know where to start —THANK YOU for the coolest and most natural pictures and also for your patience, guidance, and direction throughout the process. You made me feel more comfortable in front of the camera than I’ve ever been before, and the photos are a testament to that. They are incredible (which I fully expected). You’re so unbelievably talented and I’m so, so honored to have been shot by you.”
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“OMG Thao. I have been screaming and crying over these photos since last night. I still can't believe that is us-- the lighting, the texture, the angles, the movement-- you are seriously so talented! I can't wait to bombard my whole feed with these amazing photos.
No doubt-- booking you was one of the best choices we made in our wedding. Thank you for bearing through the cold with us, being flexible, and ultimately delivering the vision. Thank you so so much.”
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“From the start, Thao’s friendliness and energy made it easy to stay relaxed and fall into pictures that we loved taking. We had a blast exploring the city with her, walking down streets, taking subways, Thao had ideas for every setting. Her ability to capture candid moments while keeping the atmosphere fun ended in photos we'll cherish forever. Thank you so much!”