"We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one."

Grief has been the guiding through-line of my life. I lost my dad to his battle with alcoholism at the age of 13 (he was 44). Then I lost my only grandparent to his battle with cancer and he died on my 16th birthday. There's a lot more story in between those two sentences, but the people I've lost, the life I might have had, or my parents might have had and their parents before them, has all held an unfathomable impact on how I interact with the world. I was dealt a hand that has uniquely shaped me, and now shapes my intention, my art, and the profound importance I place in documenting these moments for you. 

A personal note

My mom, sister, and I dropped everything in 2013 and left our trailer park in Illinois to run off to Colorado to start over. It made all the difference.

I'm a first generation polish-american, second generation italian-american, from a long line of immigrants turned entrepreneur, and from a single-parent household that taught me there is more to life beyond just surviving it. The good is in the every day, and these are the moments we fight for. This is what I aim to preserve, and why I'll never take it for granted. 

♥ steph

I'm all in. I firmly believe that your celebration of life and love deserves more than an hourly limit. Let's live it up.

Rather than offering a collection of traditional coverage options, I offer one signature experience: full-day documentation. Every proposal is thoughtfully tailored around that foundation, with additional offerings customized to your unique celebration with an emphasis on full wedding weekends documented heavily on film.

My heart is yours for the day, allowing me to create a complete and honest record of your celebration with the care, intention, and artistry it deserves. The result allows you to plan the celebration you actually want, without having to worry about the limits of a traditional hourly timeline. 

My approach requires time and space: the freedom to observe, anticipate, and document the emotion and connection that unfolds naturally while immersing myself as a participant to the day instead of as a director. I'm a big fan of 2 hour cocktail hours, backyard weddings at your grandparent's house, and heartfelt decisions that would make your inner child smile.

This work personally means so much, and I take your trust in me seriously. I'm so honored to document this next chapter alongside you, if you'll have me. 

i don't have "packages"

I'm based in Loveland, CO (yes, really) and actually travel for 80-90% of my events each year. I frequent Chicago (hometown), Orlando (family here) and the UK & EU (favorite travel spots) most often, but I'm happy to follow you wherever you've chosen to say your vows. My starting rate is already all-inclusive of my domestic travel within the United States. 

DO YOU TRAVEL?

This is heavily dependent on the weather, the flow of the day, and the light, but your documentation is always film-first and my primary medium of choice. I always have a trusted second documentarian with me that primarily uses digital while I focus on film, and together this creates a layered, hybrid gallery full of mixed medium between 35mm, medium format, polaroid, and digital. 

Together, I'm hoping we don't get too hung up on the medium itself. My goal is to choose the right tool for the moment, regardless of medium and I'm hoping you love the work for what it is, and not only what was used to create it. 

HOW MUCH FILM DO YOU USE?

Yes, and I firmly believe a cohesive team benefits your wedding experience heavily. Videography is offered as analog only on both Super8 and 16mm, in a range of options based on your celebration. 16mm is offered as a video-only service, if you choose to book without photography alongside. 

DO YOU OFFER VIDEOGRAPHY?

My core offering is one full day of documentation, which includes photography in a range of mixed medium and heavily shot on film, a second documentarian, and travel anywhere within the domestic United States. Proposals are built from this foundation, with a heavy emphasis on full wedding weekends (my favorite way to time capsule your celebration) with both photo and Super8 motion picture. You can find more info here.

What are your rates?