Documentary Wedding Photography NYC

Capturing life’s special moments in candid, honest images you’ll treasure forever

  • Documentary Wedding Photography in Brooklyn, NY - capturing the couple's intimate moment with a stunning cityscape background.

    Unique, Genuine, Unforgettable

  • A bride and groom ascend the stairs at Bethesda Terrace in NYC

  • The bride and groom share a quiet moment in the waiting room of the Marriage Bureau in NYC

  • A bride and groom exit the church after their wedding in Montauk, NY

“Thank you for capturing our special day and being a wonderful and calming presence.. your energy made all the difference in the overall mood of the afternoon.

Your wedding experience and ability to guide us throughout the day was something we didn’t know we needed.

All in all you were amazing and we were so grateful to have you in our supporting cast.”

— Ed & Leighana

“The photos are incredible. We are so grateful to have had you with us for the celebration!

Your calm and relaxed energy made everyone feel comfortable and easy, and our wedding photos reflect the joy and soaring spirit of the day.

Thank you!”

— Michael & Maria

A little something extra

Photofilms are a great way to get a glimpse of a beautiful day and a feel for my aesthetic. Michael and Maria’s wedding was the perfect wedding to feature here. This is a highlight film, but each couple will receive a full length photofilm of the best images from their wedding day in addition to the online gallery.

“Thank you so much for helping to make the day so special. We all loved hanging out with you and the photos are gorgeous!”

— Colin & Andrew

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I’m a Documentary Wedding Photographer

But I’m not the only one. Why should you work with me?

  1. My #1 comment from couples is that my presence was calming and reassuring. Weddings can be hectic and stressful (even amid the joy), and being told I helped alleviate that stress is something I’m proud of.

  2. I’m good at reading the room. In other words, if the vibe is chatty and upbeat, I’m right there with it. If the bridal party is quieter and more reserved, so am I. I’ll never impose my own ideas of what “should” be onto a couple. The wedding day is yours - I’m just there to document it!

3. No shot lists. I don’t work with a shot list. I find they interrupt the flow of the day and are pretty much the antithesis of what documentary wedding photography is all about. The venue, the details, the dress and your families are all awesome, and will be featured in photos taken as the day unfolds, naturally and with no artifice.

4. I’m at your wedding because I want to be there. No packing the schedule for me! Ideally I shoot no more than 12-15 weddings a year, which means I can give your wedding the energy, time and attention it deserves.

5. The images, of course. Every wedding is different, and the images should be, too. I have no preconceived notions of what your photos need to look like. As spontaneous moments occur and the events of the day unfold, I’m there to capture them. My style mixed with your style and personality will always equal unique, individual images that look like no one else’s.

If this sounds good to you. If something resonated as you were reading this list, and if my images feel like you, contact me. I’d love to speak with you about your plans and your vision for your wedding day.

Documentary Wedding Photography Tells the Story You Create

Couples often ask me what’s the one thing I would suggest to make their wedding (and therefore the photos) great. My answer is always, “Have the wedding you want. Not the wedding someone else wants for you.” As a true documentary photographer I don’t manipulate the day. I’m just there to experience it with you and capture as many real moments as I can.

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    Wedding

    The moment when two lives become one, and all the emotions that go with it - that’s what documentary wedding photography captures. Unique, genuine, unforgettable.

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    Two become three, and often four and more! Kids grow up in seconds, seemingly in the matter of a blink or two, which is why family sessions are among the most popular documentary subjects. Never static, ever changing, always beautiful.

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