No shot list. No details. No timeline. A request from the bride and groom to bring my film cameras. A nasty weather report and a complete power outage at the reception restaurant. One big, beautiful blended family with lots of little ones. A couple that rolled with all of it and invited me to dine at their table. That’s my dream wedding photography assignment!

Endlessly grateful for couples like Blythe & James that generously welcome me into the fold of family and closest friends and trust me completely to do what I do. It makes for my favorite kind of pictures. 

Whether you’re camera-shy, confident, or somewhere in between, if you value presence over performance, this post is for you. I’m here to celebrate real connection, not force perfection.

venue: Chimney Hill Estate Inn | hair & makeup: Bridal Makeup by Meli | reception: Brian’s, Lambertville, NJ

“They’re so, so good. The moms can’t stop raving about them. As expected, your style is precisely what I was looking for and you did a phenomenal job despite horrible weather, no power, et al. You made two of the least photogenic people feel so much more comfortable in front of the camera.”

— Blythe

If you’re camera-shy or anxious about being photographed, this approach might be perfect for you. Let’s talk about you wedding!