Ladman Studios · Connecticut
Your Experience & Investment
Your wedding is a story in motion. I’m there to notice, to craft, and to translate it into photographs that carry the truth forward.
The short version
12
Hours, every time
True Full Day coverage. Not a tier you upgrade into.
3
People in the room
Lead, second shooter, assistant. Nothing comes down to what one person could reach.
5,500
Where it starts
Most couples land between $5,500 and $6,500.
24
Hours to a reply
You send the form, I answer. That’s the whole first step.
Documentary at its core. Art when it counts. Both working together to give you a wedding day you get to live, and photographs that last.
01 — The experience
what to expect from the experience
- 01Time built around people, not clocks, or check-boxes.
- 02A photographer who feels like a friend and actually gets you.
- 03Being treated as human, not as a transaction.
- 04Coverage that feels collaborative, not like a countdown.
- 05Candid, intentional photographs that let you relive how the day felt.
- 06An heirloom album that deserves a voice like James Earl Jones.
02 — Trust
Why connection matters
I limit the number of weddings I take on each year so every couple gets my full creative and emotional attention. But it’s not just about time. It’s about trust.
The best photos happen when you can actually relax around me — when you know I’ll step in to guide when you need it, and step back when it matters. Because when you’re comfortable, the real moments come alive.
Coverage
True Full Day coverage. Every time. I’m there for the full arc of your wedding. Most couples don’t need more than 12 hours. Your day does not deserve to feel rushed because of a restrictive time limit.
Most couples invest between $5,500 and $6,500, depending on album upgrades, artwork, and how fully they want their story preserved.
The goal is simple. Remove the pressure. Protect the experience. Document it honestly.
03 — Included
What Every Experience Includes
Nine things. None of them optional, none of them an upgrade.
- 01Up to twelve hours of coverage, no clock
- 02T.J. as lead, plus a second shooter and an assistant
- 03A road map built around your day, not a shot list
- 04Sneak peeks inside 48 hours
- 05Signature editing on every final frame
- 06Full gallery in eight weeks
- 07Album design — the printed book from the Saga up
- 08Virtual photo premiere
- 09One year of private gallery hosting and a print store
04 — The experiences
Four experiences
The coverage never changes — only what you keep.
Journey
From $5,500
Where we start
Saga
Most booked
Album included
Chronicle
Adds a side quest
Anthology
Your complete story
Every one of them is the same twelve hours and the same three people. What moves is what ends up on your shelf — the album, the artwork, whether there’s a side quest in front of it. I’d rather walk you through that on a call than have you pick a row off a chart, so the numbers past the starting point are a conversation, not a menu.
05 — Start to finish
The Ladman Studios process
Eleven steps, most of which happen without you having to think about them.
01
Reach Out
Tell me about your plans and what matters most.
02
Meet & Greet
We see if we click and shape an experience that lets you actually live your day.
03
Lock It In
Contract signed, retainer paid, date secured.
04
Planning Support
Private guides, timeline help, and check-ins so nothing feels overwhelming.
05
Side Quest (Optional)
An engagement session that feels like you, not a photoshoot.
06
The Wedding Day
You stay present. I capture it as it unfolds.
07
Sneak Peeks (48 Hours)
A few favorites, fast.
08
Full Gallery (8 Weeks)
Your full story, edited and ready to share.
09
Photo Premiere
We relive the day and design your album and wall art together.
10
Final Design & Order
We lock everything in so it’s crafted exactly how you want it.
11
Enjoy the Art
Albums. Wall art. Real memories you get to keep.
06 — Add to any of them
Customizations to enhance Any Experience
- 01Side Quests
- 02Wall art
- 03Heirloom albums
- 04Family albums
- 05and more
07 — Booking
What to Expect
Three steps between here and your date being yours.
01
Say Hello
Fill out the form below, and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours for availability.
02
Meet & Greet
We’ll schedule a meet & greet to run through the things you’re planning and the options.
03
Secure your date
To reserve your day requires two things: A signed contract & a non-refundable retainer.
Start here
Tell me when, and where.
Send the date and the venue. I’ll tell you within 24 hours whether it’s open, and we’ll put a meet & greet on the calendar from there.
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