SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA • WEDDING & ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Bold, Cinematic Wedding Images With Real Weight
For couples who want something more honest than tradition and more human than perfection.
I document weddings with intention, atmosphere, and truth. Nothing forced. Nothing exaggerated. Just the real moments, exactly as they felt.
Not Your Typical Wedding Photographer
If you’re looking for light & airy, I’m not your guy. If you want something moodier, more cinematic, and more intense… keep scrolling.
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Atmosphere Obsessed
From weather to location to tiny details, I’m hunting for images that feel heavy in the best way.
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Cinematic Mood
Layered light, deep contrast, and compositions that feel like a movie — not a Pinterest board.
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Guided, Not Stiff
I give direction when you need it, then step back and let the real moments hit. No plastic smiles.
Who I Am Behind The Lens
Your wedding day isn’t a styled shoot. It’s loud, raw, emotional, and fast.
My work leans darker and more cinematic than the typical “light and airy” look — because I want your photos to feel like the day actually felt.
I’m here to keep you calm, read the room, and create images with weight and atmosphere… not just proof that the day happened.
Simple, Straightforward Wedding & Elopement Coverage
No hidden fees. No confusing add-ons. Just coverage that fits the way your day actually runs.
$650
Micro Wedding
For short, intimate celebrations
$1500
Classic
Most popular for full ceremony + reception
$2,600
Full Day
From getting ready to the final send-off
$600
Engagement/
couples session
Cinematic, editorial sessions for couples
What Couples Say
Real words from people who trusted me with their day.
He captured the tension, the laughter, and the quiet moments in a way that felt like our day — not a styled shoot.
Megan & Paul
We wanted darker, moodier photos and he nailed it. Every image looks like a movie frame.
Ashley D.
Professional, calm under pressure, and obsessed with the details most people miss.
Jordan & Claire
NEXT STEP
Ready for wedding photos that actually look like art?
If you’re drawn to bold, intense, cinematic imagery… we’ll get along just fine. Tell me about your date, your people, and what kind of story you want your photos to tell.
Contact Me to Book Your Date
I don’t do “prom poses.” I don’t force you to smile or pretend. My approach is documentary wedding photography. I guide you into the right light, give you space, and let the moment happen. If you’re awkward, be awkward. That’s honest. I’d rather capture a real nervous laugh than a fake smile.
No. My work is moody, cinematic, and shadow-rich. I believe bright, washed-out editing erases the atmosphere of the day. If you are looking for traditional, bright white photos, I am not the photographer for you. I am for the couples who want photos that feel like film stills.
No. The raw file is just the ingredients; the edit is the meal. A huge part of hiring The Faded Lens is the color grading. I treat your photos like a movie. The deep greens, the grain, and the shadows are part of the art. I deliver the finished, cinematic story, not the rough draft.
Yes. I am a Lake Charles wedding photographer, but I shoot all over SWLA and beyond. Whether it’s an industrial venue downtown or an outdoor ceremony in the woods, I know how to work with the humidity and the light in Louisiana.
prefer them. Big weddings often turn into a performance. Elopements strip away the noise. If you are planning an intimate ceremony in Southwest Louisiana or a backyard gathering, I want to be there. Less timeline pressure means more time for honest photography.
Only for the family formals (because grandma needs that shot). For the rest of the day, I work unscripted. A shot list kills creativity. I focus on candid moments and unexpected details—the things you didn’t even know happened until you see the gallery.
That is where I thrive. Most Lake Charles photographers rely on natural light and struggle when the sun goes down. I hunt for shadows. Low light creates atmosphere and intimacy. I don’t kill the mood with massive flash setups; I preserve it.
Look at the portfolio. If you feel something, we are a fit. If you are looking for a vendor to just check a box, look elsewhere. If you are looking for an artist to witness your marriage, let’s talk.