Who am I?

THE MAN BEHIND THE CAMERA

Hi, I'm Destin! I live in Hamlin, NY with my beautiful wife Caitlin and our dog Colden. Our lives are built around chasing new adventures—whether it’s a day trip to the Finger Lakes chasing waterfalls, a weekend in the Adirondacks climbing high peaks, or even a doors-off helicopter ride over a volcano in Hawaii.


The thrill of exploring the world together is what brought us together, and it continues to fuel our marriage through life’s ups and downs. Looking back at our own wedding photos for the first time was an emotional experience we’ll never forget. Those images capture the love and joy of our day, and I truly understand the significance of preserving those moments.


That’s why I’m so passionate about helping couples relive their own special memories through their photos. I love creating images that aren’t just beautiful—they’re full of meaning and emotion, just like the ones Caitlin and I cherish from our own wedding. While my main focus is on capturing the authentic beauty and emotion of traditional weddings, I’m always looking for opportunities to combine my love for adventure with my passion for capturing love stories.

Destin, a Rochester NY wedding photographer, poses with his wife and dog.
A panoramic landscape/portrait image where a couple stands atop a cliff within a vast autumn mountain wilderness

Philosophy


My approach as a wedding photographer centers around capturing authentic moments and telling each couple’s unique love story. I believe that every love story is deeply meaningful, and your photos should reflect the real emotions and connections that make your day unforgettable. I’m passionate about documenting love in both classic settings and more unique venues, where the beauty of your surroundings enhances the intimate moments you share.


Whether you're planning a traditional wedding, a unique celebration, or simply want to capture the special moments with your partner, I’d love to chat with you about how I can help bring your vision to life.

Yes, I photographed my own proposal.


The most important thing to Caitlin for our proposal was that it be just the two of us with no-one else around. This meant that my original plan of bringing a friend along to photograph the big question wasn't an option. I could have given up but it was important to me to have a great photo of our special moment, so I went to work planning not only the proposal, but also a method to photograph it myself.


With lots of courage, a tripod and a little creativity I'm happy to report that I got the girl, and the shot. There was no-one else around, and it was absolutely perfect. This photo now hangs in our living room and means the world to us. I'd love to help you create an image that means just as much to you as this one does to us.


Destin proposes to Caitlin in front of Taughannock Falls