HOULGRAVEGRAY Photography is a New York City based "boutique style” photo studio that specializes in shooting weddings, portraits and events.
Our Story
Six years ago fashion and portrait photographers, Lisa Houlgrave and Katie Gray turned their cameras away from the glitz of fashion photography … focusing instead on true love! Now they have the best of both worlds, finding great joy and inspiration in the beauty of real life. With their unobtrusive style and commitment to creative excellence, HoulgraveGray have become the go-to team for weddings and events wherever the call of true love can be heard!
"We love what we do...these occasions are some of the happiest and most important in peoples lives; to be a part of that, to capture moments that will tell their stories for a lifetime and beyond, is a fantastic feeling."
Lisa Houlgrave has been in the fashion business for 25 years. She worked in front of the camera as a model for 15 years, learning about photography from some of the world’s leading fashion photographers. Her experience on and off the set has given her the ability to create beautiful images of weddings and events on the spur of the moment. She has a great rapport with her subjects and easily communicates her vision. Some of her favorite clients include Vera Wang, EMI Records, Darby Scott, City Magazine, Self Magazine and Italian Bazaar.
Katie Gray’s career began in Munich in 1983. She is best known for her magical work with children. She numbers among her clients Vogue Bambini, Parents Magazine, and Child Magazine. Katie is an accomplished portrait photographer as well, who excels at putting people at ease in front of her camera. Her work has been published nationally, internationally, and has been featured in several gallery shows.
Katie and Lisa have known each other for over 20 years and both live in New York City with their husbands and children. Their individual styles blend seamlessly to create elegant, intimate, lighthearted images that are the perfect combination of portraiture, fashion and whimsy. “….They have an ingenious flare for story telling … their photos clearly show the heartbeat of the day by preserving the treasured moments … a giggle…a tear just as it unfolds…"
Our clients have said:
"Katie and Lisa were by far our favorite wedding vendors. Our pictures are beautifully rich and dynamic and successfully capture the essence of who we are as individuals and as a couple. At no time during the ceremony or reception were they in any way intrusive but rather blended well to quietly capture special moments and emotions. Most importantly, they were so much fun to be around and brought the perfect combination of professionalism, talent and kindness to make our day truly incredible. "
Shelly Wall-Lanning
“The word superlative comes to mind when I think of the photographs taken at my daughters wedding in Harbour Island. Lisa and Katie beautifully recorded one of the most important events in our lives, and during the few days we spent together they blended seamlessly into our family. Their combined wit and professionalism was a huge comfort to us all, and we will treasure the resulting images forever.” I can’t wait to invite Houlgrave/Gray back for an encore photographic performance!
Dr. Laura Justice and Mr.David Slone Lexington, Kentucky
"Spectacular!!! Seriously, we gave them very little direction and they did such a fabulous job shooting our Valima . I highly, highly recommend!! Their background with magazine work is apparent. The portraits of us, the candid shots, the still-life shots, we loved the proofs... our only regret is that we wished they had shot our wedding also. Katie's experience with kids is obvious... she took unbelievable shots of my 4 yr old nephew. Lol... can you tell I loved these guys? "
Nadia Kathwari-from the message board written on 'The Knot'
Our Story
Six years ago fashion and portrait photographers, Lisa Houlgrave and Katie Gray turned their cameras away from the glitz of fashion photography … focusing instead on true love! Now they have the best of both worlds, finding great joy and inspiration in the beauty of real life. With their unobtrusive style and commitment to creative excellence, HoulgraveGray have become the go-to team for weddings and events wherever the call of true love can be heard!
"We love what we do...these occasions are some of the happiest and most important in peoples lives; to be a part of that, to capture moments that will tell their stories for a lifetime and beyond, is a fantastic feeling."
Lisa Houlgrave has been in the fashion business for 25 years. She worked in front of the camera as a model for 15 years, learning about photography from some of the world’s leading fashion photographers. Her experience on and off the set has given her the ability to create beautiful images of weddings and events on the spur of the moment. She has a great rapport with her subjects and easily communicates her vision. Some of her favorite clients include Vera Wang, EMI Records, Darby Scott, City Magazine, Self Magazine and Italian Bazaar.
Katie Gray’s career began in Munich in 1983. She is best known for her magical work with children. She numbers among her clients Vogue Bambini, Parents Magazine, and Child Magazine. Katie is an accomplished portrait photographer as well, who excels at putting people at ease in front of her camera. Her work has been published nationally, internationally, and has been featured in several gallery shows.
Katie and Lisa have known each other for over 20 years and both live in New York City with their husbands and children. Their individual styles blend seamlessly to create elegant, intimate, lighthearted images that are the perfect combination of portraiture, fashion and whimsy. “….They have an ingenious flare for story telling … their photos clearly show the heartbeat of the day by preserving the treasured moments … a giggle…a tear just as it unfolds…"
Our clients have said:
"Katie and Lisa were by far our favorite wedding vendors. Our pictures are beautifully rich and dynamic and successfully capture the essence of who we are as individuals and as a couple. At no time during the ceremony or reception were they in any way intrusive but rather blended well to quietly capture special moments and emotions. Most importantly, they were so much fun to be around and brought the perfect combination of professionalism, talent and kindness to make our day truly incredible. "
Shelly Wall-Lanning
“The word superlative comes to mind when I think of the photographs taken at my daughters wedding in Harbour Island. Lisa and Katie beautifully recorded one of the most important events in our lives, and during the few days we spent together they blended seamlessly into our family. Their combined wit and professionalism was a huge comfort to us all, and we will treasure the resulting images forever.” I can’t wait to invite Houlgrave/Gray back for an encore photographic performance!
Dr. Laura Justice and Mr.David Slone Lexington, Kentucky
"Spectacular!!! Seriously, we gave them very little direction and they did such a fabulous job shooting our Valima . I highly, highly recommend!! Their background with magazine work is apparent. The portraits of us, the candid shots, the still-life shots, we loved the proofs... our only regret is that we wished they had shot our wedding also. Katie's experience with kids is obvious... she took unbelievable shots of my 4 yr old nephew. Lol... can you tell I loved these guys? "
Nadia Kathwari-from the message board written on 'The Knot'
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