Lifestyle & Wedding Photography

I am a photographer based in Connecticut and covering New England, New York, and beyond, and I have more than 20 years of experience as an editorial photographer in international magazines (VOGUE, IO Donna Europe, Forbes) and news agencies (Getty). Rather than a wedding or lifestyle photographer, I consider myself a photographer fascinated by life stories and celebrations of love. My work in weddings and life stories is deeply influenced by my documentary and photojournalistic work, which has trained me to respond to any kind of unexpected situation, to find the sweet light quickly, command attention when necessary, and make myself invisible when not… 

Instead of following a predictable shot list, I am most interested in capturing the moments that feel true to the spirit of your story. Each of my weddings and marriages is different, as it is each couple, but you will always find an editorial style based on my career as a documentary photographer in international media and press. Having a detailed conversation before planning the session is key for me, and I like to invest time rethinking your preferences and imagining the best way to capture your love, and the emotions of this unique day. Working closely with you before our session will result in images that do not miss the most significant details of your own story. These photographs will help maintain the most neat, beautiful, and faithful memory over time. I truly hope that my words, and my images, inspire your decision to work together and make long-lasting memories. 

Feel free con contact me by email or through the contact form below.

Sincerely, 

Aníbal Martel.

To reserve a date I require a $750 retainer with a signed contract. Once you send them, I will hold your date. The remaining balance is split into two payments; the first 30 days before the celebration or event, and the second 7 days before.

Additional coverage may be added at a rate of $250 per hour.

Travel costs may apply. Every wedding location and expense will be discussed independently. Traveling is one of my passions, and I try to be reasonable with the travel expenses. I keep things as simple as possible for you by providing a custom quote and taking care of all the arrangements.

Final images are fully edited and will be hosted on a private online gallery. Images can be downloaded from the gallery, and saved to any computer. The photos are yours to keep and are free of any watermarks or restricting copyright. The number of images delivered is subjective. For each package, there is an estimate based on hourly booked coverage. Every wedding or event is different, but I usually deliver as many hand-edited images as possible. I never outsource to any third-party companies.

I try to be as unobtrusive as possible. My style is photojournalistic and documentary during the preparation, the ceremony, and the reception, and I love editorial-style photos when time permits. All my photos are loaded with a great artistic contribution so I am also always happy to wander off for intimate portraits, so let's make sure we make time for that, too!

Before the wedding, you'll provide me with a list of family shots you want to capture. We'll make sure we get them all.

I offer high-quality fine art albums. The price varies from $400 to $1,000 depending on the design, size, and number of pages. Shipping is always included.