Thank you for considering me to be a part of your extraordinary day.
Hi, I'm Harry.
Photographer, husband & father
To continue the story...I spent 14 years working as a first responder in different capacities. I have a desire to help people and be there for them. I've worked as a Firefighter, on an ambulance, and as a police officer. While doing that, I spent time as a nightclub DJ, dancing the night away with people up and down the East Coast.
Something so special about portraits to me is how they freeze that moment and make it live forever. For years, I took thousands of photos with whatever medium I could to freeze time on some moments I was blessed enough to be a part of. During the holidays one year, my wife, who was my girlfriend at the time, purchased a small Canon digital camera for me. It felt like I had hit the lottery; I was immediately hooked. A large portion of the focus was on documenting landscapes and scenic views. Growing up in a small town in somewhat impoverished conditions, I dreamed of being able to see the world one day. So, when the chance to travel presented itself as I got older, I ran with that opportunity. With a camera in hand, I began to take portraits of any and everything I saw that made me feel something. I wanted to savor every moment!
Fast forward a few months, a close friend of mine asked me to document his wedding day. With no previous experience with this at all, I initially declined. After some begging, I told him yes but ensured that he understood that I had never done this before, but he had faith. For months, I practiced and studied everything possible regarding wedding day flows, portrait photography basics, understanding lighting conditions, and so much more. And when that wedding day came around, I was as ready as I could be anyway.
The day began, and I dialed in my settings for the first portrait, pressed the shutter, captured the picture, and showed them the result. I was immediately overtaken by the joy the moment provided, with them ecstatic about my photo. From that day on, I wanted nothing more than to be the one to be there for these special moments in my couple's lives.
I have a genuine emotional connection with my couples; on their wedding day, when they say their "I do's," it warms my heart and makes me feel like we've been friends for years.
Nothing fills my cup more than learning about my couples, working alongside them during the planning journey, and executing their vision for the wedding day. With my music addiction, every moment deserves a good soundtrack, and I encompass that throughout our journey together. During engagement sessions, first looks, etc, I find a way to incorporate music that you love and music that I know will draw out emotion.
Suppose you are interested in learning more about the experience of working with me and my team. In that case, I'd love for you to check out the experience page.
- Stephanie & Ivan
"There are not enough words to describe how amazing Harry is . He puts all his passion and love for what he does into his work and our wedding pictures are proof of that ."
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