Every frame is captured with intention

New Jersey + New York Wedding Photography Available worldwide

I believe the most powerful images are created with purpose and presence. Each frame is thoughtfully composed to capture genuine emotion, subtle details, and the energy of your day as it naturally happens.

With a calm and unobtrusive approach, I document your wedding in a way that feels effortless and true to you. The result is a collection of images that are both beautiful and meaningful, preserving your memories for years to come.

the investment

"The quality of his work speaks for itself, and his light, airy photo style immediately stood out to me — I absolutely loved the look. On the wedding day, he made us feel relaxed, comfortable, and confident in front of the camera. The photos are stunning. He captured all the important shots we wanted as well as the candid, in-between moments we now look back on with so much joy. I highly recommend Derek and his team if you want photographers who are not only professional, but also incredibly talented, thoughtful, and kind.

- Talia Fioretti

"Derek and his team are truly unmatched"

Hey there,

I'm derek

I approach weddings with a calm presence and a storytelling eye

I’m all about capturing honest moments, real emotions, and the little details you didn’t even realize mattered. I’ll be there to guide you when needed and step back when it counts, so your day unfolds naturally and beautifully. Serving New Jersey, New York, and wherever your love takes you.

get to know me!

Elegant Wedding at The Palace in Somerset, NJ

A Fairytale Wedding at The Rockleigh

Timeless Art

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John + Amanda Wedding

The

architecture

of your love,

captured with

refined

elegance.

"I knew he would be from the moment we first chatted on the phone! His vision for capturing the most romantic photos truly came to life on our wedding day. Not only is he wonderful at giving guidance to capture the perfect shot, but he truly knows how to make everyone he is working with feel so confident and comfortable. Our photos were turned around so quickly, and not a single moment of our special day was missed! Best in the the business!"

- Sabrina Mastrangelo

"Derek was an absolute delight to work with"

"We got married in October and we used Derek for our engagement shoot and wedding photos, Derek and his team were so professional but also so much fun, which is nice because it’s your wedding day, and you want to have fun on such a special day! They brought great vibes for sure. His photos came out beautiful and his work speaks for itself. Derek and his team were very detail oriented, and so attentive. So happy we went with him & his team!"

- Lexy Balkjy

"Derek and his team were very detail oriented"

"Working with Derek and his team was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! From the start, he made us feel so comfortable and genuinely excited to be in front of the camera. He has such an amazing way of capturing real moments. Beyond being insanely talented, Derek is just a joy to be around, calm, kind, and so much fun throughout the day. We’re so grateful for how beautifully he captured our love story. Couldn’t recommend him more to anyone looking for a photographer who truly cares and makes the whole experience feel effortless."

- Dzeneta Pajazetovic

"Derek and his team were very detail oriented"

"Derek was INCREDIBLE, my husband and I are so happy that we went with him for our wedding. The day of the wedding, him and his team were so professional. They ensured we were both comfortable and fixed our hair, dress, veil, etc., all the details to capture the beautiful moment. I can’t express enough how wonderful Derek is. Even our families made comments the day of how great he was and attentive to capturing all the best moments. He is so talented, the easiest decision we made was to go with him."

- Russo

"Our photos are everything we have everything dreamed of."

It’s not just about timing, It’s About Being Ready.

You can plan every detail of your day, build the perfect timeline, and rehearse every moment, but the most meaningful memories often happen in between.

- A quiet breath before you walk down the aisle.
- A hand squeeze you didn’t even notice.
- The way the light shifts, the emotions change, and everything unfolds in real time.

That’s where we come in. I don’t just follow a schedule, I read the room, anticipate moments before they happen, and know when to step in and when to disappear. So no matter what the day brings, you can be fully present, knowing every moment is being captured with care, intention, and experience.