About this vendor
Darren is an artist who approaches the day as a humble witness, a documentary photographer in search of capturing genuine moments. He strives to tell each unique story and it's many layers in a creative and authentic way, always looking for the moments in between moments, the unexpected, the intimate and candid interactions that arise within the fluidity of the day. Darren and his entire team bring the highest quality, integrity, craftsmanship, and kindness to the process and hope to be a gentle presence and trusted source of ease on your wedding day.
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Film Photography
- Photo
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Darren was hired as our photographer for our wedding this past september, and looking back we could not have made a better choice, in fact I would go as far as to say Darren was the best vendor that we had. He was clear and precise in the time leading up to our wedding, and went over shots that we wanted and also incorporated his ideas. We had done research on his photography style and knew he would give us incredible photos, and be such a great presence for us on our special day. I just truly cannot state how lucky we were to be able to hire Darren, with his attitude and skills and even just his care for making sure everything was right. You’re going to know you made the right call bringing him on your team real quick.
As someone who has worked in digital media and documentary production, I am very particular about photography, film, and visual design. I spent significant time reviewing portfolios, and once I found Darren's... I knew I found my match.
From the start, Darren was exceptionally easy to work with. He understood the nuances of my expectations and communicated transparently about what he could deliver. He never over-promised, and he certainly over-delivered.
On the day of the event, he went above and beyond to capture not only the key moments, but the emotions that made the day truly unforgettable. His ability to work seamlessly and efficiently while maintaining a calm and professional presence was remarkable. His attention to detail is unmatched, and he made me feel at ease and confident throughout the entire process. And let's be real... I've never looked better in a photo... that's thanks to him!
His ability to design the album of my dreams was not lost on me, either -- even when it took me a couple years (!) to get my act together. Thanks for being so, so wonderfully patient with me, Darren... I will be cherishing your work for decades to come!
Darren and his team are so talented and a pleasure to work with. Darren helped us find a package that fit within our budget without sacrificing quality. Alycia and Hayley shot our wedding day and were incredible and so kind. They captured every major moment so candidly and beautifully. We are so so happy with our photographs. Would recommend Darren and his team to anyone and everyone!
Darren is truly one of a kind! From the minute we started our engagement session I knew we made the right decision. He made us feel comfortable and relaxed and truly became a friend in the process. And the photos are epic :)
Know you’ve made the right choice with Darren and his team as your wedding photographers with zero hesitation.
Darren’s talent is unmatched—he captures love and joy on your special day in a way that transports you back to special small moments even years later. He is incredibly responsive and easy to communicate with. He is reliable, professional and helps make your loved ones feel safe and comfortable.
Being the center of attention and the subjects of the many photos that comes along with a wedding day is not really our thing, but Darren’s warmth and kind presence made us feel so comfortable. He intentionally built moments of quiet for us to be together on our day and we are forever grateful for that.
Darren has become our go-to for capturing our family milestones and we cannot say with enough confidence and love that you should trust him with your most important moments as well.
That Darren is a talented and inspired photographer goes without saying. It was the ease of his nature that I didn't realize was so important on my wedding day. It honestly felt like I was working with a friend. This is so valuable when the nerves kick in and you are wanting to look natural.
A close family friend who has been to many high end weddings paid an additionally high compliment, when she made a point of letting me know, as a guest she didn't even realize he was there. He was very unobtrusive.
The photos are beyond what I could have hoped for and the album far exceeded my expectations. Darren was wonderful to work with from start to finish.
I cannot express how happy my husband and I are that we went with Darren Ornitz Studio for our wedding photography. From start to finish, Katia and Darren provided exceptional service and truly went above and beyond to capture our special day.
Their quality of work is outstanding – the photographs are absolutely stunning, and they managed to capture every moment beautifully. All angles that we wanted to see from our wedding day were captured and the attention to detail was evident in every shot.
The professionalism of Darren and Katia was also outstanding. They were responsive, courteous, and thoughtful throughout the entire process, from the initial consultation to the final delivery of the photographs. They were also incredibly organized, and took the time to listen to our needs and preferences, ensuring that every aspect of the photography process went smoothly.
Overall, I would highly recommend Darren Ornitz Studio to anyone in search of a truly exceptional and talented photographer. We were blown away by their skill, professionalism, creativity, and willingness to go above and beyond, and I have no doubt that our wedding photographs will be cherished for years to come.
Darren and his team made our wedding day perfect. They were very accommodating and we are so happy with the outcome of our photos. The team had a great eye for capturing the night just as we imagined. Highly recommend working with Darren and his team for your wedding!
As parents of the bride, we were very impressed with all aspects of working with the Darren Ornitz Studio. Planning was seamless and Darren was very responsive to questions and concerns. Katia was everywhere yet very unobtrusive with her camera through the day and evening. Her wedding photos captured important personal moments as well as group dynamics. The end result is a beautiful and comprehensive collection of photos we will treasure always.
You would never know by how down-to-earth Darren is that he was taught by celebrity photographer John Dolan (the choice of Gwyneth Paltrow, Will Smith, Ben Stiller and many, many others) or that his photojournalism work has been featured by the New York Times, but that's what makes him so special. He has an easy talent of putting you completely at ease to the point where you forget about the photos at all. It just was an afternoon spent laughing (even my very shy fiancé said he had an amazing time), and wow the photos turned out to so wholly authentic and stunning. Darren is the real deal. And artist and a consummate human being. You will have his photo hanging over your mantle for years to come and think 'now THAT was an amazing day'.
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