I’m Sean, and here’s what you can expect from your experience with me -

You want the real moments – but also the right guidance.

Candid storytelling matters, but so does feeling confident in front of the camera. I’ll guide you through natural posing, family portraits, and timeline flow so you can be fully present and still look your best.

You need an expert, no matter the elements.
From the golden-hour glow to unexpected rainstorms, I know how to adapt and create stunning imagery in any setting, so your story is captured beautifully, no matter what.

You’re drawn to a photographer who feels like a guest – but acts like a pro.
I show up with warmth, connect with your people, and create a fun, relaxed energy, all while delivering polished, high-end work behind the scenes.

You value imagery that’s real, timeless, & true to life. 
No heavy filters. No fake AI BS. Just honest, vibrant images that feel like you, in your best light.

You love images that are Cinematic, Experiential & Vibrant
Photos that feel like a movie, immerse you in the moment, and radiate with natural color and energy. Nothing forced, nothing inauthentic.

I’m an Inclusive Photographer – All couples are welcome here
I capture all people from different cultures, backgrounds, nationalities, religions and sexual orientations. Everyone deserves to feel respected and comfortable on their wedding day. 

If you can vibe with this, then we’re a good fit. 
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AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Over the past six consecutive years, my work has been recognized by the Wedding Photojournalist Association as among the top photographers in the world, and in 2025 I was honored as the #1 Photographer in the World by Flashmasters, a prestigious photography organization. I’m deeply grateful for this recognition, but what matters most is how that experience serves you: providing calm guidance, a trained artistic eye, and the confidence that every moment is being captured with intention. The result is a collection of images that feel both timeless and distinctive, created to be shared, displayed, and treasured for years to come.

HISTORY – HOW I GOT HERE

Well, when two people love each other very much… Haha just kidding, we all know that story! What I mean is, how I got here as a professional wedding photographer.

I picked up my first camera at the age of ten, and ever since I was hooked. I’d grab a camera any opportunity I could and was always deemed the “family photographer” on our outings. While in college, I officially started my career in 2009 as a photojournalist with the Orange County Register in Southern California. It was an exhilarating experience that presented a variety of challenging situations and taught me how to quickly think on my feet. As I was elbow-deep into the world of news coverage, my friend Jared from high school (also a photographer, whom I still work with to this day) offered to allow me to tag along on to one of the weddings he was working. Through this experience, I learned I could combine photojournalism with artistic freedom and from there on out, I knew wedding photography is what I wanted to pursue full-time.

Since then, I’ve captured almost 700 weddings across the country with my signature look of cinematic, experiential and vibrant story-telling.

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MY PERSONAL LIFE AND PASSIONS

 

I believe the best photography comes from real connection, and I genuinely enjoy finding common ground with the people I work with. I’m a photographer first, but I’m also someone who loves life outside of the camera. When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me off-roading my Jeep, fly fishing in Alaska, camping and exploring Colorado’s outdoors, hiking Horsetooth Rock or paddleboarding with my husky–blue heeler mix, weight training to stay healthy, DJing electronic music, or adding to my watch collection. Those shared interests often make the experience feel easy, relaxed, and a lot more fun.

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In Loving Memory - Kelly

I dedicate my photography career to my late sister, Kelly. She faced extraordinary challenges throughout her life, including a heart transplant at a young age and ongoing health struggles, yet she met the world with joy, kindness, and an unwaveringly positive spirit.

Kelly found beauty in the smallest moments and had a rare ability to uplift everyone around her. She taught me to cherish life, never take a moment for granted, and choose gratitude even when things are hard. My goal is to pour the same love, beauty, and light into my photographs that she so freely shared with the world. I hope my work reflects the way she lived – fully, passionately, and with heart.

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