The wedding experience

That is something we can talk about before the wedding. I will give you simple direction, help you find good light, and make room for you to settle into being together. You can expect guidance throughout portraits, with space for your own gestures and interactions.

Absolutely. Before the wedding, we will put together a group-photo list and agree on where those photographs fit into the timeline. Having a clear plan helps us make them efficiently and gives everyone more time to enjoy the celebration.

A second photographer is included in my eight- and ten-hour collections. It can be especially helpful when you are getting ready in separate locations or would like coverage of different things happening at the same time. We will talk through what makes sense for your plans.

Yes. I photograph weddings throughout New England and travel farther for celebrations. Wedding driving travel within 150 miles of Portsmouth, New Hampshire is included. For celebrations farther away, any additional mileage, lodging, or other travel costs are outlined in your proposal before you book.

You will receive a sneak peek within 48 hours and your full wedding gallery in four to six weeks. Your edited, high-resolution photographs are delivered in an online gallery for downloading and sharing, with personal printing rights included.

Start by sending an inquiry with your date, location, and a little about your plans. We will arrange a conversation and I will send a proposal. A signed agreement and a one-third retainer reserve your date.

Documentary wedding photography focuses on the people, interactions, and events of your wedding as they happen. I follow the day with attention to its atmosphere and relationships, making photographs that tell the story of your celebration. Planned family photographs and gently guided portraits have a place within my approach, too.

Read my guide to documentary wedding photography.

The main difference is how much of the day is directed for photographs. Traditional coverage often emphasizes planned portraits; editorial work often involves more styling and direction. My documentary approach centers on observing your celebration, with simple guidance for portraits and family photographs. When choosing a photographer, ask how they balance those parts of the day.

A family-photo list and a conversation about your priorities are helpful. Through our planning conversations and questionnaires, you can tell me about important people, relationships, traditions, and details. That preparation gives me context as I photograph the day, while leaving room for the unexpected moments that make it yours.

No. Documentary describes the approach to photographing the day; it does not prescribe a color treatment. My galleries include true-to-life color and black-and-white photographs, with each image edited to work as part of the complete collection.

Look through complete wedding galleries as well as individual highlights. Notice how the photographer documents guests, quieter interactions, and different parts of the day. Ask about portrait direction, preparation, and working in changing light. Reading client experiences and having a conversation can also help you decide whether their approach feels right for you.

Yes, I shoot both film and digital. My ten-hour wedding collection includes two rolls of film, and film can be added to any package. Explore my film wedding photography for photographs and details about adding film to your collection.