Photographed the way you'll
want to remember it
Documentary wedding & couples photography
on film and digital - for quiet, intimate, and honest celebrations of your love.
Why Film Feels Different
Nostalgia for Now
If you’re trading big weddings and grand gestures for something more intimate - city hall vows, backyard dinners, Finger Lakes sunsets - documentary style shots with film might be your vibe.
It’s lived-in, imperfect, nostalgic, and honest. That little bit of fuzziness and softness that comes along with actual memories.
Film lets me be fully present with you. I trust my settings, shoot intentionally, and don’t rapid-fire a hundred frames hoping for one. What you get is how it felt to actually be there.
Services & Offerings
Everyday Love
For anniversaries, dating, maternity, or just because. There is always a wonderful reason to celebrate your love.
1 HR Sessions
Starting at $450
Engagements
Playful, candid, and nostalgic portraits during the exciting chapter between the "yes" and the big day.
1 HR Sessions
Starting at $450
Elopements
Just the two of you (or a few close loved ones). Your private moments, no pressure. Courthouse, lakeside, or wherever matters most.
Up to 4 HR Coverage
Starting at $1200
Intimate Weddings
Backyard dinners, winery afternoons, and celebrations small enough to actually talk to everyone there.
(Typically under 50 guests.)
Up to 6 HR Coverage
Starting at $1800
Not sure where your day fits? Every celebration looks a little different - happy to help.
Finger Lakes → NYC → Rochester
What To Expect When Working With Me:
Relaxed direction, not rigid posing
Honest colors, and candid moments
A space where you can just be yourselves
Great photography is about trust, respect, and making sure everyone feels free to be their best self.
The first few times I photographed my now-wife, I realized film captures people the way I actually see them. (I even shot our own surprise proposal on film.)
I believe the best photos happen when two people trust each other - because you’re asking someone to share a bit of their soul.
I’m an open book on our consultation calls and during our shoots. I look forward to sharing more and seeing if we’re a good fit.
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Hello There,
Based in Rochester, NY - shooting NYC, FLX, and beyond.
Darren was a dream to work with! My fiance and I had so much fun spending time with him in the city that it almost felt like we weren't there to shoot...
Rance & Mary
