a non-traditional documentary wedding photographer based in brooklyn, new york

gif rotating through many documentary, happy, colorful, and energetic wedding photos

honest,
inventive,
& carefree

(photography for real life)

hello!!!!!!

In the sea of Brooklyn-based wedding photographers, you’ve made it to my little corner of the internet so I’ll do my best to keep this short: I love weddings, and I love photography. But you probably already figured that out.

It’s important to me that your wedding day doesn’t feel like a photo shoot. I want you to focus on spending time with your favorite people and experience the day with them as I quietly flit around in the background documenting all of the sweet, silly, sad, sentimental, and strange moments, people, and details with the utmost care and creativity, all day long.

I’m acutely aware that there can be about 5 million feelings and complex relationships and family dynamics wrapped up in a wedding day, and I’ll be there to gently guide, reassure, protect, and encourage you with my 12+ years as a professional wedding guest to help, if you need it.

So get cozy, wander around my website for a bit, and let me know if anything grabs your attention: I would love to photograph you with the ones you love the most.

when in doubt, dance it out

bride in short pink party dress and sparkly shoes and groom in rust red velvet suit dance at wedding reception in front of a tuscan mural
older man with white hair and mustache smiling while looking at camera and holding baby in his arms
gif of bride and groom in front of blue building with string lines doing a secret handshake and laughing during wedding ceremony

make up a super secret handshake to seal the deal,

and don’t forget:
the best moments
are unposed.

double exposure of groom in white cowboy hat during dance party making silly prayer hands

film

questions &

answers

My 2026 schedule is nearly filled but I have availability for ~2 more Full Day Weddings taking place in November or December. I have availability for up to 6 more Full Day Weddings throughout 2027. Please confirm I have your date available by selecting it in the calendar below before reaching out.

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I offer full day photography, meaning there’s no time limit on the day to worry about or coordinate around (yes, really) so however long you need me on the day, I can be there. ๐Ÿ™‚

Full Wedding Day, includes engagement session + 2nd photographer : $8200

Full Wedding Day, no add-ons : $5950

Intimate + Micro Weddings : $3500

Elopements : $2100

a la carte portraits : $1800


Each wedding includes full day photography coverage with Caitlin; your professionally edited high-res images to download, share, or print; preview images within 2 weeks; and film photos (10-20% of your gallery) throughout the day. You can add on extras (engagement session, second photographer, Super 8, welcome parties, city hall ceremonies, etc) if needed.

There’s no travel fee for weddings within ~60 miles of Prospect Park in Brooklyn (Beacon isย usuallyย my Upstate anchor point) locations beyond that will likely include a travel fee of $250+. Weddings requiring flights or 5+ hours driving from Brooklyn, NY will likely include a travel fee of $1-2k.

In order to secure your date, a signed contract and non-refundable 25% retainer will be required with the remaining balance due one month prior to the wedding day. Flexible payment plans are available, just ask.

Yes! Within two weeks of your wedding Iโ€™ll send you a hefty selection of previews, with the full digital gallery arriving in your inbox 4-12 weeks after your wedding date. From the gallery you and your loved ones can order prints or download them to print elsewhere. This gallery is guaranteed online for 1 year from the delivery date, at which point I safely archive everything on my end and ask that you do the same.

Yes! Since my first wedding in 2012 Iโ€™ve zipped across the country many times to photograph weddings. Iโ€™m now based in Brooklyn and adopted two cats, so Iโ€™ve become a bit pickier about leaving home too often.
Weddings that require a flight or 5+ hours driving from Brooklyn, NYC will include a flat travel fee ($1k-2k), and Iโ€™ll include a quick travel quote when you inquire.
Local-ish weddings that are ~60 miles from where I live near Prospect Park in Brooklyn (Beacon is usually my anchor point for Upstate, but this depends) will likely require me to stay overnight near your venue and include a travel fee of $250-900, depending on your schedule and other logistics. Iโ€™ll include a quick travel quote when you inquire.
Weddings near Minneapolis, MN; Cedar Rapids, IA; and Portland, OR may receive significantly discounted travel fees since I have family nearby.

Yes! And it’s included every time you book me, no extra fees or charges. I average 1-2 rolls of film (medium format + 35mm) per hour of photography.

Iโ€™ve used Canon digital bodies since the first camera I purchased in high school (a Canon Powershot A620!!) and spent a few years in the Fuji camp (super affordable + great color science; I still carry an x100v) but now shoot with full-frame mirrorless Canon bodies, L-series lenses, and Godox flashes.

For film, I carry a few film cameras around (current lineup: Fuji GA645i, Canon EOS 3, Bronica 645, assorted Olympus + Yashica 35mm point + shoots, and a Holga) to use periodically throughout the wedding day. I like to try out new film stocks but often carry Portra, Gold, and Cinestill.

I spend most of the wedding day working in a candid style, so I want it to play out as if Iโ€™m not even there. I spend a lot of time observing and anticipating the magical and mundane moments and try to avoid replicating specific photos from other weddings. During portraits, I offer simple, light direction focused in natural movement and your connection with each other, but weโ€™re not gonna do a lot of awkward or stiff posing because I want you to feel comfortable being yourselves and to be able to experience this very real day.

Visit my contact page to send a message + automatically receive my full pricing guide. If Iโ€™m available for your date, weโ€™ll hop on a call for a vibecheck, chat details, and to answer any questions. When youโ€™re ready to book Iโ€™ll send over a contract and invoice for the non refundable 25% retainer to secure your date!

Dates arenโ€™t held without the signed contract and retainer, and while I try my best to follow up if youโ€™ve inquired but havenโ€™t yet booked, this may not always be possible and dates may get booked by others in the meantime. Unless thereโ€™s been some communication, I typically archive unbooked inquiries if I donโ€™t hear back after one week.

as seen on the internet

recently on the blog

a woodsy house party in oregon

Greer + Daniel gathered together their (many, many, many) favorite people at Loloma Lodge in central Oregon to throw one of the best house parties I’ve ever been to.

“caitlin captures the warmth and light of a love event.”

NICKI – a FORMER BRIDE

kind words from kind clients

Caitlin is absolutely a dream.

Her work, her demeanor and her creative eye just made our wedding day the most amazing day of our lives. Pre-wedding we could feel how excited she was for us and it got us even more excited. Day of, she was fantastic at communicating and keeping us calm and organized. I would recommend her time and time and time again to anyone looking for an outstanding professional with an eye for style.

an angel with a camera.

Caitlin is a dream. From the time she arrived to the beginning moments of our wedding, right away she was comfortable with everyone. She brings an ease which allows people to be calm and we honestly forgot she was there, snapping away. There were many moments where she would check in and make sure everyone was good, the energy was so sweet. The work Caitlin does captures the warmth and light of a love event. We will treasure the photos forever. Highly, highly recommend her!

You have blown us away!

We cannot thank you enough, you are truly a genuine gift to us. These pictures are beyond anything we could have dreamed of having as a remembrance of our very favorite day. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thankyouthankyouthankyou for the INCREDIBLE pictures and your friendship. Our hearts are FULL.

One of the best decisions we made.

Hiring Caitlin as our photographer is one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. She completely captured every vibe we were going for. We didnโ€™t think the day couldโ€™ve been any more beautiful but Caitlin somehow made it even breath taking through her photos, all while being an easy going friend to us on our wedding day. We didnโ€™t even know she was taking pictures until we saw the beautiful shots afterwards. So thankful for this gem human!

I can’t say enough good things.

My partner and I wanted more non-traditional portraiture for both our engagement photos and wedding and Caitlin just immediately understood the vibe we wanted. She’s great at getting to know her clients and making you feel comfortable in front of the lens. Similarly, she just melts into the background during the wedding and captures everything you wanted and more, all without being front and center. You won’t regret hiring her and I’d say book her while you still can, because she’s only set to blow up more.

Thank you for being you.

You have made those memories unshakable and absolute. You have made it so that every photo of that day is imbued with a little happiness magic. Thank you, Caitlin, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for having the eye to see a great photo and, more so, for having the heart to recognize a great moment. Thank you for working tirelessly on the requests of photos for groups of strangers. Thank you for ringing in 2020 with us. Thank you for being you.

PLANNING GUIDES

After photographing weddings for more than a decade I created these free guides with tips + tricks from a photographer’s perspective. You’ll find schedule guidance, lighting info, whether or not you need a shot list, my favorite vendor recs and more, to help wedding planning go as smoothly as possible!

01WEDDINGS

02ENGAGEMENTS &PORTRAITS

03ELOPEMENTS coming soon!

curious if i’m available for your date?

let’s chat!

I only have a few dates left for weddings in 2026 but my 2027 dates are wide open. Visit my contact page to see exactly which weekends I still have available and send a message to automatically receive my full pricing guide!