Ceremonial Documentary

To photograph a ceremony is to enter into relationship — with the facilitator, the space, and the spirit of what’s unfolding. My role is to witness with reverence, not to interrupt. The camera becomes an instrument of authentic presence, not provoking performance.

Before the gathering, we’ll meet to align on your intentions and the energy of the space. Together we’ll discuss the range of emotional expressions and moments you’d like captured. We’ll also discuss how consent and communication will be honored — from participants who wish to be fully visible, to those who prefer selective or private moments. My approach centers clarity, respect, and emotional safety so that everyone can remain grounded in the ceremony itself.

During the event, I move intuitively between visibility and stillness — guided by energy, body language, our previous conversation, and Spirit. Sometimes that means stepping in close to honor a moment of raw emotion; sometimes it means lowering my camera to simply breathe with the room. These images are not meant to prove the depth of your ceremony, but to preserve its essence: the presence, connection, and transformation that naturally arise.

My Ceremonial Documentary Photography Includes:

• 1-hour pre-ceremony consultation (Zoom or in person) to clarify intentions, participant communication, and logistics

• Optional short follow-up call before the event for final coordination

• 2+ hours of photography coverage (customized to your ceremony’s needs)

• 50–75 edited, high-resolution photos per 2 hours of coverage, delivered via private online gallery

• 20-minute post-ceremony reflection call (optional extended photo-viewing or integration session available)

• Optional support in your social media and website integration of the photos

Starting at $600, then $100 for every additional hour