My Approach
My docummentary approach to photography
A documentary approach doesn’t mean being invisible at all costs. For me, it means being sensitive, knowing when to step back, and when to sense that a moment is forming and deserves to be captured. It’s a blend of intuition, experience, and the ability to anticipate what will happen a few seconds later. And it’s also the courage not to photograph everything, only what truly matters.
I don’t promise you a “perfect” wedding or family album. I promise you an honest one. One where you laugh a little more than you expected, where you’re moved by people you might not have anticipated, and where small details remind you that the beauty of a moment isn’t in grand gestures or perfectly arranged settings, but in the quiet moments in between.
My style is for those who want to fully live their day . not be constantly directed for the sake of photos. If you’re looking for a wedding that flows naturally, and photographs with soul, story, and genuine atmosphere, we’ll be a great match.
Unobtrusive, not passive
Documentary photography isn’t about letting things “just happen” without intention, nor is it about only photographing whatever randomly appears in front of the lens. It’s not passive waiting. On the contrary, I’m constantly observing how the light changes, who meets whom, what’s unfolding - and what might happen in the next few seconds. When it seems like I’m simply standing and watching, I’m actually reading the situation, looking for an expression, a gesture, or an emotion that might appear for just a moment.
A documentary approach doesn’t mean being invisible at all costs, or hiding behind a pillar. It means knowing when to step back and when not to be afraid to come closer. It means not interfering with what’s happening, while still staying fully engaged and ready to react at the right moment.
And most importantly: it’s not chaos. It’s intention. The intention to capture you as you truly are, not just what “looks good.” It’s work driven by sensitivity, attention, and experience. And that’s exactly how photographs are created - images with story and authenticity that simply can’t be staged.
Will you take posed photos for us?
Of course I will. It’s part of the job, and I know you’ll want a few beautiful photos of the two of you - the kind you’ll hang at home or send to family. I see it as a short pause in the middle of your day, not an hour-long posing session. We’ll find a moment when it makes sense, you’ll stand together naturally, I’ll guide you just a little, and within a few minutes we’re done. I don’t want to pull you away from the wedding you actually want to experience.
I approach details the same way - decorations, styling, and small elements that shape the atmosphere and character of the place. But I’m not the kind of photographer who spends fifteen minutes on a single plate. I capture details quickly and naturally, and devote most of my time to people. Because they are the ones who create the story of your day — and that’s the story I want to tell as honestly as possible.
