Salt & Sonder Studio

se-y people and in scrolling through the insane amount of options for photographers I kept getting frustrated because I couldn't imagine posing like that and having it actually look like a real or good picture. JD's magic is that he captures the DAY and all of the emotion and wonderful moments that you actually want to remember. He was amazing to work with, and really took the time to get to know the two of us and what we wanted out of the day. I hardly even realized he was there on our actual wedding day because he was so unobtrusive, too. His personalized delivery of our pictures and album too was above and beyond, but I shouldn't have been surprised. He is truly an artist and his pictures amazed us and everyone we've shown them to. JD, you are incredible and were the best decision Dave and I made. I couldn't be happier with our decision and we LOVE having your pictures to look back on to remember our amazing day. Thank you!! Book him ASAP if you are reading this, you won't be sorry :)

tart to finish, and our final results were truly magical. His photos are real and intimate, capturing all the emotions of the day (the nerves, the celebration, the joy, and the love) with his trained photojournalistic eye. Everything from the months of lead up prep, the day-of management and direction, to the post-wedding thrill of seeing our photos was a joy with Salt & Sonder. We can't recommend them enough! We approached JD about capturing our small, pandemic wedding (backyard at our home with close family members) and he instantly gave us brilliant ideas for not just how to photograph the day but also how to position and time our events for the best images. He checked in with us often, taking time to talk though specifics and the run of the day, and also working with us on weather contingencies. We also appreciated that he was incredibly safe and conscientious, and not only knew all the COVID-19 guidelines but worked with us to make sure everyone attending was 100% protected. On the day, JD was a brilliant director, working with us to make sure we got every single shot on our wishlist. He was also great with our family and made them feel comfortable while also being flexible when they had extra photo requests. And after the day, JD was communicative and speedy with our final photos, delivering a beautiful gallery of images as well as a moving slideshow of the day for us to enjoy again and again! Thank you JD for helping us make such beautiful memories of our special day!

y in awe of the moments they captured and the memories they were able to frame. We knew they had the talent but we didn't expect the over-communication, detailed inquiries required for personalized shots, and most of all, professional care and patience. All of which is impossible to come by in such an unreliable year. JD took the time to understand us so well that come day-of, when you're pulled in every direction, they knew where to be, who to communicate with, and how to maneuver around a 20+ person wedding party. JD and his assistant, Tom's calmness was infectious, which put us at ease and I'm sure, captured a perfect cycle of emotions as the day went on. When 2020 gave us every excuse to lower our expectations, Salt and Sonder was sure to keep raising the bar.

ork and the couples that he is working with and he goes above and beyond to meet your needs throughout the entire planning process. He is excellent at communication and never left us waiting. He answered all of our questions throughout the 2 year planning process and was always willing to give us honest advice on any questions that we had. I have a lot of anxiety and I wanted everything to be perfect. JD was such a calming presence throughout our entire planning process and on our wedding day. We trusted him 100%. We felt like we knew him for years so we were completely comfortable with him being there for every important moment of our wedding day. JD worked with us ahead of time to get an idea of the most important aspects of the day so he could be sure to capture all of our most important moments. He is a true photojournalist so he does an excellent job at capturing all of the amazing moments happening throughout your day to tell your story rather than wasting time staging pointless photos of inanimate objects. He worked well with our videographer and all of our other vendors. Once things were rolling, we barely noticed him throughout the ceremony and reception...which is his goal. He lives for candid shots but will do all of the portraits that you want. He did a great job keeping our portraits moving in the church so we could waste as little time as possible. Our couples portraits in the city are breathtaking. He put together a highlight video that brought me to tears the first 20 times I watched it. I've shared it with people that weren't at our wedding and they said they felt like they were there...which is another goal of his...to tell your story from beginning to end so those that missed it will feel like they were there and you can relive your day forever and ever. JD knew how important the famous City Hall shot was to my husband and I and he captured the most epic City Hall shot we've ever seen! It is the perfect representation of us and I will cherish it for the rest of my life. We will cherish all of the photos for the rest of our lives. I could go on for another 20 chapters about how much we appreciate JD. He is kind, genuine, professional and beyond talented. His work is high quality and he will always make you feel like you are his number one priority. You only get married once and your photographer is one of the most important vendors you will book because they will preserve all of your memories so you can relive your wedding day for the rest of your life. JD is the best there is! If you want beautiful, amazing wedding photographs, don't hesitate...book him today!!!! Thank you so much for everything, JD!!! You rock!!!!!!

and help, like warning us that the flowers would be wet, so to be prepared with paper towels before taking out of the box, or helping us put the boutineers on the men. I didn't care much for portrait photos but our parents did. He did a great job accommodating us both. Our day was colder than planned, he was able to get photos of our bridal party outside, in city hall, as fast as possible, while also getting all the necessary photos. JD and Tom were so easy to talk to and have our photos taken by them. My husband and I can be a little awkward in front of the camera but the guys did a great job putting us at ease, even with the below 40 degree weather. JD stayed in communication with our Videographer, who was late to the photoshoot, but it was so nice that JD covered this communication so I didn't have to nor did I have to appoint anyone in my bridal party to handle. They captured over 1000 photos for us (after we requested they stay an extra hour, which was well worth the additional money). Tom was a great addition to the event. Many of our guests commented to us how much they loved Tom. JD had our photos to review in 2 months, which was much quicker than a lot of people I know had to wait. The pictures were gorgeous. He walked us through the entire process to pick out photos for our albums. Gave us pointers, advice, and direction to ensure we get the album to really tell our story. We are very grateful for all of our vendors, but photos were a top priority for me and we are so please that we went with Salt & Sonder. We cannot wait to get our albums back. Thank you JD and Tom.

enue we chose. After looking at those photos, I noticed he was my friend’s wedding photographer and I loved her photos. I would recommend JD to anyone that wants a relaxed and comfortable wedding day! He has a great eye for cool shots and he is not intrusive at all! He also was super helpful and organized which made family formal photos go really smoothly and quickly!! My husband and I enjoyed working with JD and we also enjoyed his assistant, Tom!

ching moments that didn’t sink in at the time. JD promised us we wouldn’t notice he was there and it was absolutely true - aside from formal shots, we truly forgot we were being photographed. That led to stunning photos of private moments between myself and my husband (with permission given in advance to shoot anything and everything) that look like they belong in an art gallery, as well as amazing candid shots which truly captured people’s raw emotion. The photos are breathtaking. JD’s photos are more artistic and creative than most wedding photographers by a long shot. JD is also really easy to work with and attentive, making sure to cover all the important people and details you want. I would highly recommend JD for your wedding, we are so happy we used him!

e is extremely friendly and attentive. From the moment we met him, we had complete confidence that he was taking the time to understand our vision. JD has a special talent for being able to anticipate and capture the most intimate and candid moments of your wedding day. If you want natural photos that capture the raw emotion of your day without seeming posed, he is hands down the photographer you are looking for. Some of our favorite shots were pictures we didn't even knew that he took, as he manages to blend into the room seamlessly. When it was time for posed family photos, JD was able to effectively corral family members in a friendly and efficient manner so that we could get back to celebrating as soon as possible. Finally, we can't say enough good things about the care he puts into the photo reveal. Champagne, a beautiful slideshow, and a detailed conversation about package options without ever trying to up sell or pressure you into buying products that you're not interested in. This is where his artistic talent shines -- he was extremely effective in helping us develop a vision for our album and explaining why some photos were better than others (when they're all great, it's hard to pick!). Would recommend JD in a heartbeat.

t what matters most to them. On the day of, JD was professional and captured all the best moments. BOOK SALT AND SONDER... you won’t regret it.

emely personable and easy to work with. He will advocate for whatever you need to make your day special and his work is absolutely incredible! Highly recommend Salt & Sonder!

. One in a million! Check out his photos then get him! Worth it and every time you look at your photos, you’ll agree with yourself that you made the BEST CHOICE!

old friend. He was really fun to be around and gave us great direction since we are on the awkward side. He kept us on schedule and the day after we had multiple people give us compliments about him. We received our preview pictures are were absolutely blown away. He completely captured the journalistic style we were looking for and were thrilled with the thank you card pictures he sent. He is extremely talented and I would highly recommend hiring him for your day. Thanks so much JD! We are your biggest fans!

ding photos, and even he cannot stop looking at the result. JD took the time to learn more about each of us and what was important to us about our day, and to capture all the little moments and people that truly mattered. I would highly , highly recommend!

task. The process that he followed to get to know us as a couple and hone in on the little details that were most important to us was amazing. He truly captured the ambience of the day and was hardly even seen and was never in the way. I am astonished at the stunning photos that encapsulate the genuine energy and love shared with our family and friends. The photos that you have once your wedding day is over are some of the only tangible memories that you have to look back on from the most special day of your life, and we are so thrilled to have JD’s artwork decorating the walls of our home. I would highly recommend Salt and Sonder Studios to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.

ecial because they happen organically. Our wedding day was beautifully photographed because JD has an eye for capturing the best, most special moments. He is honest, personable, and only wants the best for his couples. It is evident he is a master at his craft and we can't thank him enough for helping make our memories last forever.

ut also his amazing personality, he was very honest and just so relaxed about everything, ensuring me he could get all the elements we were looking for on our wedding day. Our photos came out absolutely stunning, I can’t even say how many times I have gone through them, and he also made the process of designing an album with him so incredibly easy. Everytime we look through our photos we relive our wedding day and it’s the best feeling in the world. We are so happy we chose Salt and Sonder to document our day, I can’t wait for more reasons to book him in the future! If you want stunning, genuine photos definitely use Salt and Sonder, my maid of honor even tried to book him for her wedding after spending the day with him and seeing his photos but he books up fast!!! Most people say a wedding day is only one day, and it really is the best day ever, but when you can relive it through your photos you feel like it never ended, thank you so much JD you are the best!!!

natural later. And this is exactly what we got. Our photos are incredible. They provide a true look at the nervousness, the joy, the tears, the laughs and everything in between. I am able to relive every moment of our day looking at our photos. And amazingly, JD was totally unobtrusive the entire day. He caught some of the most amazing moments and I don't know where he was when he captured them. He is truly talented and has an eye for a shot that I've never seen in wedding photography. I highly encourage you to check out his instagram account @saltandsonder because those pictures are truly representative of how he shoots. I can't thank him enough for the way that he captured such a momentous and important day for us. Would recommend over and over again.

well which made the whole process so much easier. JD has such a unique style that I instantly knew I wanted to capture my day. He doesn't just pose you to look picture perfect, rather he captures the raw emotions of the day and all the moments that go beyond the surface. The overall quality of his photos are nothing short of outstanding. He traveled to NY for our engagement photos and we were in total communication leading up to the day to make sure everyone was on the same page. There is such a comfort with JD that you can truly just enjoy the day and know that he and his team will capture each moment that makes the day special without being intrusive. I highly recommend JD to any bride and groom that want more than just wedding photos, JD truly goes above and beyond in telling your unique story of the day.

single photo I received back made me laugh, cry, and completely relive the day. He caught moments that I didn’t expect and that I didn’t remember happened, all while being completely out of the way. Seriously, I didn’t know he was even around during these moments. JD captured my husband and I being our complete, truest selves. He followed through with my small requests and the rest I just let him do his thing. JD really knows how to tell a story through photos. These aren’t just wedding photos, they’re works of art. If you are looking for a photographer to give you all the “traditional” pictures, the beautiful little candid moments, AND the epic shots, look no further. Oh and he even makes an amazing slide show for you to keep!! Hands down a true professional photo journalist and artist!!

knew we wanted to book him immediately because of how easygoing, good-natured, and professional he was in talking us through our options and giving us a preview of what working with him throughout the wedding process would be like. JD was integral in helping to craft our pre-wedding timeline, and he did a fantastic job suggesting ideal spots for our first look and bridal party photos, as well. At the wedding itself, JD was so relaxed in the bridal suite, allowing my bridesmaids and me to have a fun morning while still capturing all of the important shots. During the ceremony and reception, it was like JD wasn't even there - in a good way. Unlike most weddings we've been to, where it is impossible to look in any direction without seeing a giant tripod and an intrusive photographer, JD documented the night as it happened. While we of course have our fair share of formal photos and group shots, we also have unbelievable candids that truly capture how much fun we and our guests were having. JD did not miss a trick, and we were so thrilled that all of the most vivid moments that were in our heads after the wedding were also captured by JD's camera. Maybe most importantly, several of our guests told us that they didn't feel the need to take out their phones to take selfies because JD always seemed to be in the perfect spot to get the shot. Post-wedding, JD sent us our photos very quickly and helped put together an amazing album that we are very proud to show off to family and friends. We would not hesitate to recommend JD. He is a phenomenal photographer and was a great presence to have on hand the day of the wedding.

why we selected him, as we had the New York City skyline as our backdrop. He did not disappoint. The photos are amazing as he managed to capture both the dramatic skyline and the emotion on everyone’s faces. We were also surprised by the photos captured throughout the day. At times it looks like we were posed in perfect lighting, but we were completely in the moment and didn’t even know he was there. In addition, JD was easy to work with and calming and helpful with advice on what can be a chaotic day.

or me, but kept reassuring me that rainy days make for the best photos. He proved that to be true as some of the outdoor shots are absolutely breathtaking. JD has been extremely helpful and hands-on with us figuring out our wedding album and even created a beautiful slideshow with music for us to share with our friends and family. JD's positivity, creative eye and ability to capture truly special candid moments set him apart from other wedding photographers. We love JD and would highly recommend him to anyone searching for an awesome wedding photographer with a unique perspective!

d relive the day and maybe discover some moments we missed ourselves! JD of Salt and Sonder Studio (previously Two15 Photography) specializes in photojournalism and is an expert in candid photography. Unlike other self-proclaimed photojournalists, JD actively frames and composes shots as they are happening without interrupting the action. I believe he's developed this exceptional skill from his time taking wildlife photography (where you can't exactly walk up to the grizzly bear and politely ask it to shift a foot or two to the right). Even though the photos are candid (and we’ve all seen some pretty unflattering candid photos of ourselves), I’m amazed with how handsome/beautiful everyone looks in our photos. And to be completely honest, I don't remember even seeing JD during the wedding - you will not be interrupted so that you can live your perfect day. But rest assured – you will look natural and beautiful! JD’s wedding photos are not only beautiful, but they emote – they make you FEEL. JD really takes his time to get to know you and your wedding party and even your guest list, all in the pursuit of “hunting” down the most special moments on your day. By understanding the special relationships that make up your wedding day, JD is able to prioritize which moments to look out for and capture. So BE HONEST with JD and really think about who are the important guests at your wedding – he will genuinely take it to heart in constructing the story of your day! Keep in mind that JD is masterful at photojournalism and absolutely favors this style. I am thoroughly pleased with all of the portrait photos from our wedding, but there isn’t a lot of variety because we breezed through the formal portraits. If I’m being completely honest, I think I would’ve liked a little more time to try different poses during this session BUT this is NOT JD’s fault! JD stuck to the schedule we discussed and agreed upon. Again, JD is flexible, accessible, and exceptionally talented, so be honest, communicate, and embrace his approach - I promise you’ll end up with the most beautiful visual retelling of your wedding day.

ith a vision. If you are looking to capture all of the beauty from your day, all the little things, he is your guy. For us, our wedding day was a blur, a beautiful blur, & JD captured it perfectly. A million thank you's, JD! Justine & Ryan