Hello, I’m Ethan
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to explore my work. I’m Ethan, and I have been photographing weddings for 10 years. A decade of doing anything is going to shape who you become and I am so glad that I have stuck with this for as long as I have. Growing up with cameras in a small town outside of Columbus, Ohio, I often found myself inspired by the process of photography but always in short supply of inspiration. Upon moving west, my focus in photography also moved around. I dabbled in a number of different fields with a 4 year stint in the music industry. I photographed my first wedding in October of 2014 with my long time friend, Jacob Reynolds. Him and I were both incredibly nervous but we were excited. I knew then that this was the beginning of a long journey.
Incase you came to this page hoping to learn more about me. Here’s what I shoot in my free time.
My Promise
Photographing a wedding is a task that should always be treated with care and reverence. I understand how important it is that your ideas and needs are heard and I am committed to collaborating with you to make your vision a reality.
Process and Style
How can you benefit from my 10 years of wedding photography experience?
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I bring a calm and confident energy to every wedding. My greatest strength is my ability to read the room. In heavy and emotional moments I remain hands off as to savor those moments and capture them authentically. When it comes time to take a pause and pose for portraits, I shift gears to take control of the moment and clearly communicate. If you are concerned that you may be awkward in front of the camera, you are not alone. The majority of the couples you see featured here felt the same way. I take pride in my ability to empower people in front of the camera and I strive to capture a sense of passion and confidence in my subjects.
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Despite how much you plan, curveballs happen. In fact, I would argue that mishaps are a reliable part of a wedding day. Having photographed over 500 weddings, I am equipped with the confidence to quickly adapt and help us stay on track all while making sure we get the most out of your photos.
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I have a strong conviction in how I do things. I don't believe in taking any shortcuts, nor do I feel comfortable in faking any moments. You will never be asked "fake it for the camera" and you won't have to because on the day of your wedding you have my full and undivided attention. Following the wedding, each photo is individually edited without the help of presets or AI. All of the images you see here are the results of real weddings as I do not take part in any styled shoots (Mock wedding photoshoots).
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Ultimately, all of this does feed into the final results. When we are intentional about the posed portraits and present for the candid moments, you will receive a collection of images that are vibrant with inspiration and accurately depict the way that you felt in the moment.
Dual Approach
A one size fits all approach doesn’t really work with wedding photography. Your wedding gallery will be made up of candids, portraits, and some photos of your wedding’s details. I have spent the past decade fine tuning how I approach weddings and I think I have found a way to get the most out of each event.
Candids
I believe the candids are the most important part. They are the visual retelling of organic moments. This is going to be the bulk of the wedding gallery. For most of a wedding day I am very hands off as to preserve the authenticity of these moments.
Portaits
Portraits are a creative and collaborative process and I am here to help with clear and concise communication. This is a part of the whole process that gives most couples some degree of anxiety. I am here to help you to feel confident, relaxed, and inspired throughout your portraits.
How it works
Interested in setting up a consultation for your wedding?
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Let’s schedule a call or a meeting to get to know each other a bit. I am happy to answer any questions you may have about the process. We can also discuss which package may fit your needs the best.
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Following our consultation, If you would like to book me for your wedding. We would just need to sign the contract. A deposit of $750 would also be due at this time. Once that is completed you will have me locked in for your date. (You will be locking me in as your photographer. I do not hire other photographers to shoot weddings on my behalf)
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If you choose a package that includes an engagement session, we can start planning that shoot immediately if you would like. Most couples do their engagement session 9-12 months out from their wedding.
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Sometime in the two weeks leading up to the big day, I would like to hop on a call with you to go over the timeline and make sure we are all on the same page about everything. The more information I gather in this meeting the better. (I typically do not recommend we do this meeting earlier as timeline details tend to move around a lot leading up to that two week period.)
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On the big day, you do not need to worry about anything. I am there to photograph your day in it’s entirety and I will make sure we stay on time in the process.
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Following the wedding, you will receive your finished photo gallery within 21 days via a private online gallery. This gallery will be password protected and you can easily share this with your friends and family.
If you have booked an Adventure Session we can set that up whenever is most convenient for you.