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 :)

ctly our style. Fast forward to 2020 pandemic chaos, JD was by far our BEST and most accommodating vendor when it came to rescheduling our wedding, we couldn't be more grateful for his character and integrity during this time. When we finally got to have our 2021 NYE wedding, he and Tom couldn't have done a better job capturing everything from the most intimate and special side moments to the important formalities and the party. I 15/10 recommend Salt and Sonder Studios! We now have the most incredible collection of photos to look back on for a lifetime.

is all about telling your day how it happened. No acting. Jd also does family portraits and a good amount of couple portraits. He tells you exactly how to stand without feeling awkward. Jd has a great personality and is a very calming photographer. He really knows how to handle the day with the perfect timeline. Book jd now. You won’t regret it. He is the real deal. No cheesy sit on the bed photos with him.

al smile that you have to catch in the moment. JD did just that with so many amazing photos! JD’s attention to detail and being able to capture the big and little moments of our day has meant so much to us and we will be able to keep those memories forever with these photos.

dating in offering openings, was always available to talk and honored his contract to a T! On top of that, he was incredible engaged with us, learning OUR love story, our family history, things we NEEDED, things we wanted, and things we didn't. On top of being the nicest guy there is, his photos are amazing! Every. Single. One. He has an amazing artistic eye, so listen to whatever he says, and you will never regret having him capture your special day. 12/10 would recommend.

where the photos captured moments in time, locking in those memories forever. We decided to book our engagement photos with him as well, which was wonderful. The day of the engagement photos was so hot and humid, but he made the experience fun and we both felt very comfortable in front of the camera. JD’s direction on poses were so easy to follow, we had such a hard time selecting just one picture for our save the dates! Fast forward months later, we found ourselves making the tough decision to postpone our big wedding until 2022 due to COVID. But after being together for almost 10 years, we decided we still wanted to get married and celebrate with immediate family and close friends on our original date. JD was ready to pivot with us! He made the whole process so simple and easy and we were happy to have him there for our minimony. Just like our engagement photos, we flipped through our wedding photos over and over, remembering instantly that day even months later. There were so many photos where we asked each other, “did you even know he was there?” JD captured our wedding day like a fly on the wall, and we were amazed at his creativity and eye for capturing wonderfully sweet moments. We are so excited to have him as part of our vendor team for our I Do Part 2 next year! JD takes the time to get to know you as a couple and help you plan out the photography from start to finish. If you are in the process of looking for your wedding photographer, look no further, you found him!

n that JD cares very much about his craft and making sure he's capturing the moments that mean the most to you. Me and my husband filled out many surveys and had detailed conversations with JD about our families, our vision, and what the overall day would and should look like. I felt extremely confident going into our wedding day that, despite never meeting him, JD understood and knew me & my husband, and he was going to produce a really solid story for us. Our wedding day was awesome. JD and the second photographer, Megan, were on top of their game. They were there—but never in the way. JD paid attention to all of the little things I mentioned (i.e. I prefer to stand on one side over the other, make sure my strapless dress was positioned correctly, etc.) and made sure all the little details were set. One of my favorite and most appreciated things about JD on our wedding day and during the planning process was his opinions. I know that may sound weird, but we worked with so many vendors that would reply with, "whatever *you* want" when I asked a question/their opinion. I always wanted to be like, "aren't you the professional!?" JD, on the other hand, always confidently and appropriately gave his professional opinion. This was SUPER helpful in general - and especially on a day as crazy and nonstop as your wedding day when you have to make tons of spur-of-the-moment decisions. I truly can't say enough awesome things about Salt & Sonder. We received a few photos back so far, and they are just as I expected: beautiful, emotional, and tell a story. His photo journalistic approach is timeless and will never go out of style. We whole-heartedly recommend hiring JD for your wedding.

are different than the traditional wedding photos and that is what we loved about him. Our absolutely favorite part was our sunset photoshoot at our wedding venue. It took less than 15 minutes out of the night and it was SO worth it. We were also appreciative by how accommodating JD was to the amount of pictures we wanted to have. We had many groups that we wanted to be photographed with and JD ensured that we got the shots that we wanted. He is extremely organized and helped to make this possible by having a meeting with us a few weeks before the wedding detailing his timeline and the types of pictures we wanted to include. Another component that we loved about JD and his services was how transparent he was. He was very honest about the length of time it would take to do certain shots and that helped us to make a decision as a couple on what mattered most to us. When it came time to make a decision he was extremely accommodating and kept reminding us that he was there for us and we could take as many or as little "formal" portraits as we wanted. This is a quality that we truly admired for our wedding day. An additional trait that we loved about JD and working with him is his creativity. What sets him apart from any other photographer is his attention to detail. When we received our photos, we loved how he was able to capture candid, and "true moments" of the day such as people laughing, hugging, dancing, talking, getting "teary eyed" etc. Those raw emotions that you feel on your wedding day can easily slip away with time, and JD was able to capture these moments that we now can look back on forever! These types of photos say so much more about your special day than the traditional "get together and pose" pictures. We had an absolute blast looking back at these photos, especially the dance floor pictures at our wedding reception. JD and his team completely captured the electric atmosphere! All in all JD is extremely flexible as he was able to capture both the traditional/formal as well as the candid moments of our wedding. We really loved how much he valued us as a couple and appreciated that he "checked in" on us throughout the day to ask how we were feeling. Very few vendors do that! He worked with us to make the vision for our photographs came to life. He is extremely talented and takes great pride in his work. This is shown by how immaculate our photos have turned out from the "getting ready" part of the day down to the very last song on the dance floor. He captured it all so that we can relive our dream day forever. We are so grateful that we have these memories captured and accessible to us thanks to JD and his team!

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ied!- you’ve made your decision and have those photos for life now! Pretty stressful stuff! Enter JD.. from the first contact my(now) wife (whoahhhh) and I had with JD we felt super comfortable, not only are all of his previous works amazing, and the exact photo journalist/non posed/not sweet 16 style we were after; but his attitude, attentiveness, and overall demeanor definitely helped us make our choice to “marry” JD! Every detail was spoken about and worked through, every option was presented and explained, and every small mention we made was thought through and presented back to us next time we spoke with a completed “how about this” concept. The forms and questionnaires he had us fill out were easy to understand, easy to complete and very thorough in their content. Fast forward to wedding day, there I am... pacing back and forth in the groom suite, nervous with anticipation for what is to be the biggest day of my life so far. In walks JD, cooler than the other side of the pillow, he introduced me to Nelly, (his second shooter for the day) and they got to work. Blending into the background, just as promised “you won’t even know I’m there”. JD went over to the bridal suite, and Nelly stayed with us guys, she also was able to answer every question, every concern and knew the days schedule like the back of her hand! You could tell they were totally prepared and had gone over every detail before arriving. Their preparedness relaxed me and made me less stressed. Our first look was amazing, both because of my stunning wife and because JD handled the situation in a very calm manor, explaining to us how the look works, and once we got to “normal” photos was very explanatory with how we should pose to make the shots the most appealing. Making funny faces along the way to ease our nerves. Photos with the bridal party were efficient and easy, he could read the vibes of each group, giving us direction he knew we’d be comfortable with. At no point with JD did I feel awkward or like he was asking us to do a pose that wasn’t “us” At the ceremony, JD once again lived up to his “you won’t even know I’m there” promise, the man moves around like Michael Jackson, Michele Kwan and Mohammed Ali combined. Amazing stuff! He knew exactly who we wanted those posed classic shots with after we said our “I do’s” and we ran through those like lightning allowing us to get to our cocktail hour and be able to enjoy it! Thus keeping another key promise JD made to us “you will make it to your cocktail hour” The rest of the night, honesty was a total blur, someone, somewhere sped up time and hours turned to minutes and I can’t say that I remember actually seeing JD besides for photos we had specifically asked for with family and friends. Which is EXACTLY what we were looking for, a photo journalist style wedding photographer to capture our day organically, not forced. To capture true emotion, reaction, love and interactions between our guests and us. I will recommend JD to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer. An amazing photographer, and amazing person and truly a pleasure to work with, and have capture our day in photos that we’ll look at for the rest of our lives.

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.