The Experience
Here's a little more about how I do things differently.
Imagine your wedding day unfolding exactly as it should:
raw, real, present — and deeply felt.
This isn’t about awkward poses or checklist photography...
This is about capturing your story with rhythm, presence, and intention.
I don’t just document moments — I interpret them.
My couples don’t just want beautiful images —
they want imagery that feels like memory.
How This Experience Is Different
Connection Before Camera
The best photos come from trust, not technique.
When I meet you, we create something beyond client + photographer —
we build creative partnership.
That trust allows you to be unfiltered, unguarded, fully you.
Artistry Over Aesthetic
Everyone can make a pretty picture.
Few truly see the nuance — the light, the laughter in silence, the in-between.
Your imagery becomes emotional art, not documentation.
Shared Vision, Creative Flow
You. Are. Art. Your love is art.
We co-create your vision. From timeline guidance to lighting awareness, from quiet moments to wild ones —
I’m there to anticipate, protect, and elevate the experience.
Love is Love
This is a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ couples.
Not just documented — celebrated.
Your love will never be minimized here. It will be honored, protected, and artfully captured exactly as it is.
It's deeper...
than just photos and films.
It's about a real friendship, and sharing artistic vision.
Connection is why I can document your wedding celebration in a way that reflects the unique love story + shared values that you have with your partner.
Connection is why I can capture your essence, spirit, + individuality through captivating and unconventional portraits.
What Makes Me Different
It’s not just how your photos look...
It’s how they feel.
My couples consistently tell me they forgot the camera was there. That they felt calm. That they looked like magazine covers without ever feeling staged.
That doesn’t happen by accident.
I don’t overbook.
I don’t treat weddings like content days.
And I don’t believe in stiff, performative posing.
I accept a limited number of weddings each year so every couple receives my full presence — not a rushed version of it.
Because you should have more than just a photographer or videographer.
When you work with me, you are handled.
Guided when you need it.
Left alone when you don’t.
Protected in the moments that matter.
I blend in like a guest but create like an art director.
And this is always an affirming space for LGBTQ+ couples. Your love is never treated as an exception here — it is celebrated, honored, and documented exactly as it is.
If you want safe and traditional, I’m probably not your person.
If you want imagery that feels artsy, romantic, cinematic — and unapologetically you — we’ll get along just fine.
My Process
Phase one
We start with real conversation—because the best art begins with trust, not a transaction.
Phase two
We co-create the vision, blending your story with my expertise to make the experience feel effortless and true to you.
Phase three
We show up fully, let the moments unfold, and create living art born from connection—not poses.
phase four
You receive a gallery that feels like you, made to be felt, cried over, and cherished on your walls for a lifetime.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
A damn good time
Connecting to the moment
Your own kind of nostalgia
Creating art together
This is what its all about.
what they're saying:
“Final results aside, my favorite thing about her services was her ability to integrate into the event. I love how personable and bubbly she is, and her ability to mingle with people and fit in with friends/ family to the point that she felt like a guest. I love that her vision wasn’t clouded by what is the “norm”, and rolled with the punches to capture so many different things incredibly!”
— Stef & Greg
— Marissa & Nick
“Justene was a great photographer, and even a better person. She was fantastic with listening to what we wanted, while also putting her twist into it. Very professional with our meetings leading up to our special day. If you want to see her dance moves just play a Michael Jackson song or two at the reception...lol! Would highly recommend Justene!”
— Ashley
“She will do absolutely anything for the perfect shot.”
“She went above and beyond before the wedding, throughout, and after, to make sure that everything was running smoothly and that all of our ideas + expectations were met. Justene certainly has an eye, and will go the extra mile to get the perfect shot. She strives to understand what you have in mind for your special day and succeeds in making it a reality. There isn’t a single photo I don’t love.”
— Kat
