Lead photographer & filmmaker
Dan
Rochester-raised, coffee-powered and a little obsessed with the newest cameras. Dan hand-edits every single image himself.
Get to know
the team with
the vision.
Hey! We're Dan and Lydia, a husband-and-wife team capturing weddings with authenticity, artistry and heart.
(01) — Our approachA true team effort
The business carries Dan's name, but it's truly a team effort. We complement each other's strengths so you can be fully present while we capture every emotion, moment and memory.
(02) — The teamPhoto · Film
Meet the
two of us.
Cinematic films and timeless images from Dan; a keen eye for detail, organisation and creative input from Lydia.
Photographer & creative partner
Lydia
The calm in the room. Lydia keeps the timeline flowing, spots the details everyone else misses and makes every guest feel at ease.
(03) — Our storySince Rochester
My story
began with
Kodak.
From a Kodak town to Ireland's coastline to wedding days across the Midwest.
- Strong coffee
- Travel
- Fresh, seasonal food
- Our cats
- New camera gear
- Golden hour
Chapter i.
Rochester, New York
I grew up in Rochester, a city with a deep connection to photography, thanks in part to Kodak. My dad worked there. I didn't realise it at the time, but being surrounded by a culture of imagery and innovation planted a seed that would later shape my career.
Chapter ii.
A trip to Ireland
The moment came when I bought a nice camera for a trip to Ireland. I just wanted better photos of the landscapes and history I'd always dreamed of seeing. Instead, I fell in love with photography: composition, light, and the way a single frame can hold so much emotion.
That trip changed everything, and soon a hobby became something much more meaningful.
Chapter iii.
Today, together
Over the years, Lydia and I have built a full photography and video production team, capturing everything from weddings to commercial projects. Weddings have become our passion: the energy, the emotion and the once-in-a-lifetime moments.
We've grown into a team couples trust to capture their day exactly as it happens.
(04) — Favourite venuesIllinois
Places we
love to shoot.
From Chicago ballrooms to Central Illinois farms, spaces we know inside out, including where the best light falls.
- SarabandeChicago
- OvationChicago
- Joliet Union StationJoliet
- Haven on the FarmIllinois
- Sanctuary EventsIllinois
- Le Fleur — 905 RoomIllinois
“I just wanted to express how grateful we are for what an incredible experience it was. Thank you for your professionalism, but also for being so personable.”
— Manny + Karina