Your Wedding,
Beautifully Captured.
Award-worthy wedding photos and cinematic films by a dedicated team — so every honest, in-between moment lives with you forever.
Hey, I'm Dane — and creativity is everything to me.
I'm a Jamaican-born, Long Island-based creative director, photographer, and the founder of Dane Nelson Weddings. I've always been deeply in love with the creative space — movies, anime, art, storytelling. The way a great film makes you feel something you can't quite explain? That's what I want your wedding to do when you watch it back.
Our team isn't here to give you a cookie-cutter wedding album. We're here to be your creative outlet — to bring out the most cinematic, fun, and memorable version of your day. The ideas you think are "too much"? Those are exactly the ones we want to run with.
We want you to look back at your wedding photos and films years from now and feel completely amazed. Not just "these are nice" — but genuinely floored that your day looked and felt like that. That's the standard we hold ourselves to for every single couple.
"We don't want you to forget your day when it's over. We want you to relive it forever."
Check My AvailabilityOne vision. One story. Zero compromises.
Photo + Video Together
One creative team, one vision, across your entire day — no clashing styles, no coordinating multiple vendors. Just one seamless, cinematic story.
Real, Honest Moments
Candid storytelling that captures the emotion, the laughter, the tears — the real stuff. Not just posed portraits.
All Cultures Welcome
South Asian, Caribbean, LGBTQ+, intercultural weddings — I love working with couples from every background and bringing their story to life.
2026 & 2027 dates are filling fast — is yours still open?
Why settle for photos OR video when you can have both?
Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime day. Photographs freeze the moments — video brings them back to life. Together, they give you the full emotional experience of your day, forever.
With Dane Nelson Weddings, you get one dedicated team handling both photo and video, one consistent cinematic style, and one calm presence so you can focus on each other — not managing a crew.
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See it move.
Wedding films that feel like a movie — because your story deserves nothing less.
What they're saying
"We were just so pleased with everything — Dane's professionalism, his personality, and the content was amazing."Trisha & Jayesh
"Our photographer didn't just snap pics — he caught the whole vibe. Every shot screams fun and magic."Debbie & Shan
"Dane paid attention to every detail. We love rewatching every moment — it feels like living the day all over again."Danielle & Mark
"Working with Dane was a dream come true. We felt so at ease — everything was just natural and beautiful."Jodi & Jason
"Dane and his team was such a pleasure to work with! Everyone I've shown the highlight video has said it makes our wedding celebrations look like a movie. Dane understood my husband's nerdy side and embraced it for our reception — we would highly recommend Dane and his team!!"Mohini — Google Review
"He's very professional but also a lot of fun! His vibes and direction were perfect. Our family and friends were amazed at how beautiful the pictures came out — and we got them back so much sooner than our friends who recently got married. 10/10 recommend!"Tyler & Carlie — Google Review
Simple, honest pricing.
All packages include my full creative direction — no hidden fees, no upsells on the day.
Photo Only
Full-day edited gallery · Sneak peek delivery · Online gallery · Multiple coverage tiers available
Get My Custom QuotePhoto + Video
Full-day photo & cinematic film · Highlight reel · Drone available · One unified creative vision · Multiple tiers up to full documentary
Get My Custom QuoteVideo Only
Cinematic highlight film · Pro audio · Teaser clip · Documentary edit available · Multiple coverage tiers
Get My Custom QuotePackages are tailored to your date, venue, and vision. 50% deposit reserves your date. Let's hop on a free call and I'll send a custom quote within 24 hours.
Booking me is easy.
Let's Start Something Beautiful
Reach out below or book a call directly. Tell me about your day, your venue, your vision — this is where the magic begins.
We Craft Your Vision Together
We hop on a free call to talk through how to make your wedding day unforgettable. I learn what matters most to you, we see if we're the right fit, and I send a custom quote within 24 hours.
Sign, Secure & Breathe Easy
Everything sounds amazing? Sign your agreement and place a 50% deposit to lock in your date. Then put it out of your mind completely — your wedding memories are in good hands.
Takes 20 minutes. No pressure. Custom quote within 24 hours.
Everything you're wondering about.
Yes — travel is a big part of what I do. I'm based on Long Island but regularly shoot weddings across New York City (Central Park, Brooklyn, Manhattan), New Jersey (Liberty State Park, Terrace on the Park, The Envue Hotel), and beyond. I've covered destination weddings in Jamaica and for couples all over the world. If your venue is outside Long Island, just mention it when you reach out and I'll include any travel details in your custom quote. Most local NYC and NJ weddings have no added travel fee.
When you hire two separate vendors, you get two different artistic styles, two crews coordinating shots at the same time, and two sets of editing choices — which can make your photos and films feel disconnected. When our team handles both, everything looks and feels like one story. Same color grading, same emotional approach, same eye for the moments that matter. You also have one point of contact, one contract, and one unified team running your day — instead of two crews trying to stay out of each other's way. Couples who book both consistently say it's one of the best decisions they made.
Totally fair question. Here's the honest answer: you're not just paying for the hours on your wedding day — you're paying for the expertise and years our team has spent mastering this craft. Knowing exactly where to stand, when to move, how to read a room, how to coax a genuine laugh — that doesn't come from a cheap camera and two weekends of practice. It comes from shooting over 200 weddings.
You're also paying for a guarantee of quality no matter what happens. Bad lighting, unexpected rain, a venue that runs 90 minutes late, a family member who won't cooperate — our team has seen it all and knows how to deliver incredible results anyway. A less experienced team at a lower price point may not. Your wedding day gets one shot. There are no retakes.
Finally, we limit the number of weddings we take each year so every couple gets our full attention — not a tired crew grinding through their 60th booking of the season. The couples who've worked with cheaper vendors and come back to us say the same thing every time: "We wish we'd found you first."
Most couples book 9–18 months in advance, especially for peak season dates (May–October). That said, we occasionally have last-minute availability for off-peak dates or elopements — it never hurts to ask. If your date is 2–3 months away, reach out immediately. The sooner you lock in, the better peace of mind you'll have heading into the most important day of your life.
You'll get a sneak peek within 48–72 hours of your wedding — so you're not waiting weeks to relive it. Full edited photo galleries are typically delivered within 4–6 weeks. Wedding films take a little longer due to editing complexity, usually 8–12 weeks. All timelines are confirmed in your contract. Rush delivery is available on select packages.
Absolutely, and I genuinely love it. I've photographed South Asian, Caribbean, Chinese, Indian, LGBTQ+, interfaith, military, and multicultural weddings. Being Jamaican-born and based in New York, I've grown up around beautiful cultural diversity and I bring real enthusiasm to traditions I photograph. Every couple deserves to see their love story told authentically — whatever that looks like for them.
Our team has shot weddings in rain, wind, snow, and at least one fire alarm. Unexpected things happen and we plan for them. We carry backup camera bodies, lenses, audio equipment, and lighting to every wedding. We're also fully insured. In the extremely rare event that an emergency prevented us from covering your wedding (something that has never happened), our network of trusted professionals means you'd have a replacement — not a blank wall. You'll have all of this in writing before you book.
Yes — and we actively encourage it. We offer a free 20-minute intro call before any booking. It's not a sales pitch; it's a real conversation so you can ask anything and so we can understand your vision. A lot of couples tell us that call is what convinced them — because you can feel within 5 minutes whether a team's energy is right for your wedding day.
Yes, and we highly recommend them — especially if you're camera-shy. An engagement session lets you get comfortable with our team before the wedding, so on the big day you're relaxed, natural, and not stiff in every photo. We can shoot anywhere that feels meaningful to you — Central Park, a beach, a city block, your backyard. Engagement sessions start at $500 and are available as a package add-on or standalone.
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Serving couples across Long Island, NYC, and New Jersey — and destination weddings worldwide.
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