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Based in Dauphin, PA, Aperture Insight is a business specializing in wedding photography and Photobooth services. Whether you're hosting a big celebration or an intimate gathering, this professional can capture all your joyous moments. From exchanging vows to dancing with your new spouse, the camera will be focused on preserving your precious memories.
Nicholas McDade is the owner and operator of Aperture Insight. He has a background in landscape photography and loves working in the great outdoors. Nicholas has spent a lot of time hiking in the mountains of Pennsylvania, exploring natural surroundings to create the perfect shot. He has turned his talents to wedding photography and aims to make the most of any setting with careful attention to detail.
At Aperture Insight, we work hand in hand with Benjamin Greenwood, an experienced photographer, as my primary second shooter and videographer. Together, we form an unstoppable team, committed to delivering exceptional service and stunning visuals for your special day. With years of collaboration behind us—whether photographing school events like sports, proms, and senior portraits, or crafting beautiful memories through our storytelling photography at Aperture Insight—our goal is to capture your moments with precision and creativity.
Aperture Insight offers a variety of services, including Weddings, Engagements, Video and even Photobooth! Whatever your preferences, Nicholas can help you find the best option for your budget and style. He follows a one-event-per-day policy, allowing him to focus solely on you throughout the big day. Once your images are ready, you will receive them as a gallery of high-resolution digital files. Portraits and printed enlargements are also available by request.
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Meet the team
Nicholas McDade
Owner
Before my wedding career, I got started photographing waterfalls and overlooks in the mountains all across this beautiful state. I have also spent time doing candid work for sports and events at many schools in Central to North Eastern PA. With my attention to detail, keen eye with surroundings, and experience with candid's and portraits, I am able to catch those special moments that you will cherish for a lifetime. I also offer Photobooth Services including both digital and printed products.
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Nick from Aperture Insight receives glowing reviews for his photography services for engagements, weddings, and other special occasions. Reviewers appreciate his clear communication, flexibility, affordability, creativity, and talent in capturing beautiful moments. They praise his professionalism, kindness, and ability to make everyone feel comfortable, resulting in stunning images that exceed expectations. Nick's dedication to his craft, attention to detail, and knack for capturing candid and staged shots make him a highly recommended photographer for any event.
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Annmarie V
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5.0
11/04/2024
Nick is literally 12/10 stars. Not only did his photography skills show no bounds, but he just made you feel comfortable and was definitely a part of the family. I am kind of creative, I can at least provide what I’m looking for (which I did to Nick) and he took my ideas and made them even better. If you’re not choosing him as a photographer, it’s honestly a mistake. CHOOSE HIM, and you will fallllll in love with each photo, I promise you. Nick, I look forward to working with you in the future! Thank you thank you thank you for it all!
Madeline P
5.0
12/27/2024
Nick was fantastic throughout the entire process! I truly appreciated his clear communication and flexibility with plan changes. The photos turned out absolutely stunning, and I can't wait to cherish these memories for years to come. He perfectly captured every special moment of our engagement night, making it even more memorable. Thank you, Nick, for being such a wonderful part of our love story!
response12/31/2024
I had such a good time sneaking around longwood gardens until your fiancé popped the quest...
ion!
Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of this special day! Can't wait for the wedding 🙃🫡
Any questions?
Emily S
5.0
12/17/2024
Nick did an amazing job taking photos of our elopement! We adapted to the rain and have received beautiful images. Nick is a great communicator and has made everything so easy up to the day! I loved the 2 Polaroid photos that we received right after we were done with our session.
Highly recommend!
Jenna B
5.0
11/20/2024
Nick did such an amazing job with our wedding photos. He truly captured the moment as we lived it. Nick captured so many great photos and was well worth the money!
Heather D
5.0
11/03/2024
We can’t recommend Aperture Insight enough. Nick did both our engagement photos and our wedding photos. Our wedding was Halloween themed and he captured all the fun details that went into our day. He communicate with us often and made sure he knew what we wanted.
As we all know, wedding days can get hectic and stressful , but Nick made capturing the moments fun and easy. We will continue to use him for our big events.
response11/03/2024
Thankyou guys 🥹🥹 the halloween themed wedding was the highlight of my fall season! I had...
such a good time photographing your event and look forward to working with you again!
Faith L
5.0
10/04/2024
Nick is an amazing photographer! I’ve worked with him multiple times & he is very knowledgeable in his profession. He always knows how to capture the perfect image & make his clients happy. I definitely recommend hiring him for all your photography needs, you will not be disappointed!
Alexander V
5.0
10/03/2024
When we were searching for a photographer, we wanted someone who wasn't just going to take the same type of picture 300 times and then send them to us as is for $3000.
Nick was reliable and affordable. We weren't too picky on photos we wanted, but Nick made sure we got the ones we didn't know we wanted. From black and white to different saturation levels Nick got us a diverse selection of moments from our day.
If you are looking for a photographer who is genuinely just a great human being with an absolute talent at finding the perfect moments to capture, you'll want Aperture Insight.
Darrian G
5.0
10/03/2024
Nick was great! He was very professional. Took tons of photos and got them back to us pretty timely. His pricing isn't outrageous, it's very reasonable and so worth it! He even stayed later to take after party pictures. Definitely looking forward to getting more done with him in the near future! Highly HIGHLY recommended.
response10/03/2024
Thankyou Darrian and Nick! You both had a beautiful wedding and the golf cart full of kid...
s was hilarious! I'll see you again for Christmas photos!
Hope S
5.0
7/26/2024
Nick is absolutely amazing! He was easy to work with from start to finish! Professional in every way, kind and extremely talented at his craft! I will be using Aperture Insights for many special occasions to come!!! Strongly recommended!!!
Leslie M
5.0
7/08/2024
I had an incredible experience with Aperture Insight during our family session. They made us feel comfortable and captured our moments beautifully. The photos exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Aperture Insight to anyone looking for a talented and professional photographer.
Brandon M
5.0
7/06/2024
Fantastic pictures of food for my restaurant.
Lindsey M
5.0
7/05/2024
Nick is great! He’s got such an eye for lighting and is so wonderful to work with. I’d recommend Nick for any photo needs!
Benjamin G
5.0
7/02/2024
Aperture Insight is a master of their craft! They captured the beauty, laughter, and tears of our wedding day with such precision and artistry. Their ability to capture candid moments and staged shots with equal skill is truly impressive.
Their communication, flexibility, and enthusiasm made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. The final photos exceeded our expectations, and we're so grateful to have such beautiful memories to treasure.
If you want a photographer who will deliver breathtaking images, exceptional service, and unforgettable experiences, look no further!
response07/02/2024
Omg thankyou so much you guys!! The whole gang was amazing to work with and photograph!! C...
an't wait to work with you all again for those family portraits!
Jessica W
5.0
6/03/2024
Nick was incredible! He went above and beyond, not only was he the photographer he helped relay messages to the groom and took the forgotten boutonnieres to the groomsmen! The Pictures turned out amazing, he was super Creative! Family and friends raved about his photos and how nice and helpful he was! Such a great experience!
response06/14/2024
Thankyou both for being such easy subjects to photograph! I wish you both the best, please...
reach out if there is ever anything extra I can do!
Sydney C
5.0
1/04/2024
We are so pleased with our wedding photographer. We searched for a photographer through Facebook and Nick was so kind to reach out to us. We reviewed his work and loved his photographs from previous weddings he has done. Nick offered us engagement photos as well as captured our entire wedding day. Along with the beautiful moments he captured he was flexible, friendly, professional, creative, all the things you look for when searching for a wedding photographer. We highly recommend Nick!
Candice A
5.0
12/11/2023
We enjoy working with Nick. He is definitely a rare gem that knows how to capture those moments that mean the world to you. Hands down the best wedding decision we made was hiring Nick and his crew to shoot our wedding. We can’t wait to book future photo opportunities with him. Thank you so much for capturing the best moments of our big day!!
response06/14/2024
You were the best couple a photographer could ask for! I cannot wait to photograph your k...
ids weddings someday! All 9 of them!!!
Meghan S
5.0
1/20/2023
Nick was awesome to have shoot our wedding! We have a great combination of shots that help us relive such a special day. He was incredibly easy to work with and personable. We’re so happy with our experience. Highly recommend for your wedding or special events!
response01/20/2023
Thankyou Meghan! You guys were so much fun and easy to work with! Hope you two have a wo...
nderful honeymoon!! 🎉
Jenna D
5.0
11/20/2022
Personable and professional! Nick managed to capture beautiful moment and some great candid shots! Some gave us quite a chuckle! Love that we can look through all those pictures and relive every moment of that day, down to all the little details of the decor to the accessories! Had no worries with him and we got back our pictures in a very timely manner! Glad we didn't have to wait months for our shots. Plus he dressed up so snazzy, not all stiff and businessy so he fit right in with the vibe of the day so it helped with the feeling that we could just relax and be ourselves!
Samela M
5.0
11/08/2022
Nick was thorough, asked and did exactly what he wanted. Great price, captured great memories. He came early to capture all the set ups, and stayed late to get the crazy dancers on the floor. Everyone loved the photo opportunities! Thank you Nick!
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