documentary-style photography

An interracial couple enters their wedding ceremony, underneath a pholoon ki chadar held by both of their male relatives (B&W).
A couple stand at a reception window, smiling and laughing, while checking in for their city hall wedding (color version).

an approach that:

* is prepared for anything

* embraces  moments as they unfold

* documents emotions as you experience them...


...Ish. because a little guidance is nice every once in a while.
A bride participates in Tamil traditions at her wedding.
A couple face and embrace each other under archways and a chandelier inside Chicago's City Hall (vertical orientation).
Family and friends stand in the shade and watch their loved ones get married at a rooftop wedding on a sunny day, while wiping away tears.
A queer, interracial couple reclines on velvety seating during their reception, and one kisses the other on the temple.
A queer, newlywed couple greets their guests at dinner, in between two long tables.
(B&W) One woman shows three other women something on her phone, eliciting one smile and two "awww" faces.
Standing loved ones throw flower petals over a seated newlywed couple at a South Indian (Tamil) wedding.
A woman pours turmeric water over her son-in-law's head at the end of his Haldi celebration.
(B&W) A woman artist does henna on another woman's hands.
A newlywed couple together on the dance floor surrounded by friends.
Two wedding guests sit and converse in a cellar lounge with bottles of wine on shelves lining the wall in the background.
A woman walks down a wide and long brewery space lined by stacks and rows of kegs. The stack 4 high.
A groom follows his bride up outdoor stairs. He holds her bouquet in one hand and her hand in the other, she looks back at him as they climb
Bouquet on the table, a couple stands facing each other, hands held in the middle, flanked by the US and Illinois flags, at City Hall.
The waiting area outside Chicago's City Hall Marriage Court is revealed to be a dim basement hallway full of people (B&W).
A group hug photo of a newlywed couple and their wedding party in the streets under a blue sky.
A couple descends stairs at a train station, the bride is wearing a white dress and her husband's coat with a bow in her hair.
A peak through the doorway of two groomsmen getting ready for the wedding - one looks into a mirror and the other gets help from a woman.
Closeup of an emotional hug between bride and officiant - he cries while they hold each other (B&W).
A nearlywed couple laugh at the altar during their ceremony, in front of two floral half arches and under star lights hung from trees.
A couple hold hands and walk forward while smiling at each other (B&W).
Two brides share their first kiss at their rooftop wedding in Chicago
A couple shares their first kiss at their courtyard wedding, in front of two floral half arches and under star lights hung from the trees
Closeup as a couple brings their faces closer for a kiss underneath her bridal veil, bathed in warm afternoon light.
Lesbian wedding group photo - guests are cheering and looking in while the two brides smile at the camera
A sitting bride surrounded by her party as they help her get ready - one holds towels, one applies jewelry, two other offer support.
Bride and groom holding hands while they light a candle during their ceremony (B&W)
A bride and groom smile at each other in a secret exchange during wedding rehearsals, standing in front of the altar with their party.
In a round bathroom mirror, a bride looks back at her friend. The two are surrounded by a dark floral print wallpaper (B&W)
A bride holds her bouquet and walks away from the camera on a Chicago rooftop with a striking blue sky and the skyline in the background.
A wedding couple stands under a dome, backlit by windows behind them, holding and smiling at each other (B&W).
A bride and groom stand together, faces turned out slightly, while bathed in dappled sunlight (BW).
(B&W) Photographed from shoulders down and from behind - a couple kneel in front of a church altar. Lace detailing visible on skirt.
The Father of the Bride holds his hand over his heart while he watches his daughter get married (B&W)
A man twirls his bride during their first dance, in a courtyard with red brick paths, vines, and uplighting. She wears a mini dress and hat.
Reception space featuring a B&W checkered dance floor, disco balls, and a decorated table in front of floor-to-ceiling curtains (B&W)
A couple sharing their first smoke as a married couple. She holds it to her lips, they both look up and away in the same direction.
Two women embrace each other as they watch a newlywed couple enjoy their first dance in a dimly lit Los Angeles courtyard (B&W)
A sever walks past a table of guests eating dinner in a courtyard underneath string lights hung from trees (B&W).
Guests watch two brides get married, one guest has her arm around another, and the brides are just visible over their shoulders.
A newlywed couple shares their first dance on a checkered dance floor - her dress skirt twirls around her slightly.
Candid photo of guests right after taking a group photo - they're looking at each other, talking, and laughing.
Photographed from shoulders to knees - a newlywed couple sits on a train. She holds a bouquet of greens and wears a handmade dress.
A couple dip and kiss in the middle of their recessional, while guests smile and cheer (B&W).
Two brides smile at each other, photographed from waist up. They each have one arm around the other. The Chicago skyline is visible in back.
A groom (center) and his groomsmen cross the street in downtown Chicago.
A wide shot looking down the table at night, during a courtyard wedding reception. Candles light the table as guests talk and mingle.
The mother of the bride wipes away a tear with a tissue during speeches at her daughter's reception (B&W).
A lesbian couple slow dance together at sunset under string lights at their wedding reception.
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A groom kisses his bride against a wall - his hand on her waist, and her hand on his cheek (B&W).

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