St. Louis born and raised, and with over a decade behind the camera, my work straddles the line between elevated documentary and editorial storytelling. Whether your celebration is in the heart of the city or an intimate collection of your closest people somewhere more remote, my approach remains the same: honest, instinct-driven, deeply human.
I’m here to witness, to interpret, to create space for what’s real — then frame it with care. The way your dad hugs you a little too tight. The moment the music starts and everything else fades. The tears. The stillness. The unexpected. My job is to know when to step back and when to step in.
My background in both film and digital photography allows me to shoot with intention. I lean on film for it's nostalgic warmth, something that feels like a familiar memory, pairing that with high-resolution digital images to ensure every fleeting moment and every finely-crafted detail is preserved, even if it's a little messy. The result? Wedding photographs that feel as timeless as they are emotional — editorial in style, personal in spirit.
You deserve more than a photographer. You deserve someone who pays attention. Someone who sees you.
Derek IS the best. He will give you photos you didn’t even know you wanted. He has the best personality that can get along with anyone and he will make you feel like the most beautiful, unique, and creative bride/groom. You want him as your photographer and genuinely as a friend.
- Maggie + Parker
Kind Words
I believe the most meaningful photographs come from the quiet, unscripted moments — the ones you didn’t plan, but feel like everything when you look back. Those are the ones that end up meaning the most.
Information
Wedding Collection includes up to Eight Hours of Coverage, Online Gallery and a Pre-Wedding Consult. Weddings begin at $4000 with an average investment between $6000-$8000.
With options for a second photographer, multi-day coverage, engagement session, hand crafted albums and fine art prints, you can rest assured knowing that each and every aspect of your wedding day is covered.
I would love to hear about your celebration.
