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Darren is an artist who approaches the day as a humble witness, a documentary photographer in search of capturing genuine moments. He strives to tell each unique story and it's many layers in a creative and authentic way, always looking for the moments in between moments, the unexpected, the intimate and candid interactions that arise within the fluidity of the day. Darren and his entire team bring the highest quality, integrity, craftsmanship, and kindness to the process and hope to be a gentle presence and trusted source of ease on your wedding day.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Darren Ornitz Studio

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Claudia Sent on 09/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Photographer

Working with Darren at Darren Ornitz Studio was a joy from start to finish. His clear and prompt communication made every step of the process easy. He was incredibly helpful in guiding us through photography-related decisions and provided thoughtful input on our timeline, which helped the day flow smoothly.

Darren has a real talent for his craft. The way he approached our wedding showed artistry, care, and a natural ability to capture life as it happens. He brought a calm, confident presence that made us feel at ease while still capturing every special moment with intention.

What really stood out, beyond his talent, was Darren’s warm and genuine personality. He is the kind of person who not only captures a wedding beautifully but also adds to the joy of the day simply by being there. We feel so lucky to have had him as our photographer and could not recommend him more highly.
Liza
Liza Sent on 04/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer!

We truly can’t say enough wonderful things about Darren. We had seen his work from a few friends’ weddings and were immediately drawn to his journalistic style—the way he captures the in-between moments, the emotions, the energy. We knew right away we had to work with him.

From our engagement shoot to our rehearsal dinner and wedding day in Manchester, VT, Darren was an absolute dream to work with. We were looking for someone who could tell the story of our day with authenticity and heart, and he did just that—beautifully. He brought such a calm, easy energy to every part of the process and made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera.

On our wedding day, it poured rain during our ceremony! I'll never forget the day after our wedding, Darren reaching out and telling me that while he knew that wasn't the ceremony I had originally imagined...that looking back I'd remember it as such a special moment and that the photos were going to be INCREDIBLE. He was right- they are magical! Darren captured the joy, the emotion, and every meaningful moment so naturally. Looking through our gallery feels like reliving the entire day from start to finish, and I'm so grateful that we have these moments captured on film.

Darren has an incredible gift for storytelling through his lens, and we feel so lucky to have had him document our wedding. We can’t recommend him enough, he's really the best. Thank you Darren!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 04/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Darren is the BEST!

I cannot say enough about how amazing it was to work with Darren for our wedding! We adored him and his entire team. Not only did he capture our wedding day beautifully, but he is overall just a joy to be around - he has such a kind, warm presence and made my husband and I feel completely at ease. He and his team are exactly the kind of people you want around you on your wedding day. We are are forever grateful for Darren and would recommend him to anyone!
Nealy
Nealy Sent on 04/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision we made!

Darren is truly one of a kind! From the minute we started our engagement session I knew we made the right decision. He made us feel comfortable and relaxed and truly became a friend in the process. And the photos are epic :)
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Alaria Sent on 03/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Booking Darren is the best wedding planning decision you’ll make!

Know you’ve made the right choice with Darren and his team as your wedding photographers with zero hesitation.

Darren’s talent is unmatched—he captures love and joy on your special day in a way that transports you back to special small moments even years later. He is incredibly responsive and easy to communicate with. He is reliable, professional and helps make your loved ones feel safe and comfortable.

Being the center of attention and the subjects of the many photos that comes along with a wedding day is not really our thing, but Darren’s warmth and kind presence made us feel so comfortable. He intentionally built moments of quiet for us to be together on our day and we are forever grateful for that.

Darren has become our go-to for capturing our family milestones and we cannot say with enough confidence and love that you should trust him with your most important moments as well.
Betsy
Betsy Sent on 03/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Photographer

That Darren is a talented and inspired photographer goes without saying. It was the ease of his nature that I didn't realize was so important on my wedding day. It honestly felt like I was working with a friend. This is so valuable when the nerves kick in and you are wanting to look natural.

A close family friend who has been to many high end weddings paid an additionally high compliment, when she made a point of letting me know, as a guest she didn't even realize he was there. He was very unobtrusive.

The photos are beyond what I could have hoped for and the album far exceeded my expectations. Darren was wonderful to work with from start to finish.
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Caroline Sent on 03/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommended!

I cannot express how happy my husband and I are that we went with Darren Ornitz Studio for our wedding photography. From start to finish, Katia and Darren provided exceptional service and truly went above and beyond to capture our special day.

Their quality of work is outstanding – the photographs are absolutely stunning, and they managed to capture every moment beautifully. All angles that we wanted to see from our wedding day were captured and the attention to detail was evident in every shot.

The professionalism of Darren and Katia was also outstanding. They were responsive, courteous, and thoughtful throughout the entire process, from the initial consultation to the final delivery of the photographs. They were also incredibly organized, and took the time to listen to our needs and preferences, ensuring that every aspect of the photography process went smoothly.

Overall, I would highly recommend Darren Ornitz Studio to anyone in search of a truly exceptional and talented photographer. We were blown away by their skill, professionalism, creativity, and willingness to go above and beyond, and I have no doubt that our wedding photographs will be cherished for years to come.
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Martelle Sent on 03/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended photographer!

Darren and his team made our wedding day perfect. They were very accommodating and we are so happy with the outcome of our photos. The team had a great eye for capturing the night just as we imagined. Highly recommend working with Darren and his team for your wedding!
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Ginny Sent on 03/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent experience

As parents of the bride, we were very impressed with all aspects of working with the Darren Ornitz Studio. Planning was seamless and Darren was very responsive to questions and concerns. Katia was everywhere yet very unobtrusive with her camera throughout the day and evening. Her wedding photos captured important personal moments as well as group dynamics. The end result is a beautiful and comprehensive collection of photos we will treasure always.
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Caity Sent on 02/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Photographer with A-list credentials

You would never know by how down-to-earth Darren is that he was taught by celebrity photographer John Dolan (the choice of Gwyneth Paltrow, Will Smith, Ben Stiller and many, many others) or that his photojournalism work has been featured by the New York Times, but that's what makes him so special. He has an easy talent of putting you completely at ease to the point where you forget about the photos at all. It just was an afternoon spent laughing (even my very shy fiancé said he had an amazing time), and wow the photos turned out to so wholly authentic and stunning. Darren is the real deal. And artist and a consummate human being. You will have his photo hanging over your mantle for years to come and think 'now THAT was an amazing day'.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner

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Darren Ornitz Studio frequently asked questions

Darren Ornitz Studio includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Darren Ornitz Studio includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Darren Ornitz Studio offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Darren Ornitz Studio offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Darren Ornitz Studio offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Darren Ornitz Studio is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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