real moments & Epic portraits that feel as real as you are
Most couples don't want to stop to "pose" all day during their wedding.
I want to help you be present and enjoy every moment.
With my process, you'll get more than just breathtaking photographs.
We will create epic monuments filled with life and emotion.
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INQUIRE ABOUT YOUR DATE
Hey! I'm darien
I'm a wedding photographer based in Dallas, TX.
Photographs have always been a huge part of my life growing up.
For me, photography has been a way for me to really connect with people, stories, and memories.
I'm passionate about creating images that capture your story in a genuine way. It's the REAL moments and emotion that excite me the most. Like the wide-eyed look of pure awe when your groom sees you for the first look... the tear rolling down dad's cheek as he walks you down the aisle... or the energy of you and your bridesmaids crushing it on the dancefloor. The goal of my unique process is to deliver photographs that make you feel, and preserve memories that you want to re-live.
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Awards & Recognition
Top 20
in North America
"Best Wedding Photographers in Dallas"
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Resources to help you plan your wedding in Dallas!
The Dallas Fort-Worth area is so easy to fall in love with.
What's not to love!? Dallas has the absolute best sports, food, villages, food. (Did I mention the food?) And DFW is by far the best place to have your special day. I love all the wedding opportunities that this city has to offer, but I know that planning a wedding and picking your best wedding photographer in Dallas can be such an overwhelming task.
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Aaron Galceran
"Typically, I hate having my picture taken. But the experience was amazing from beginning to end, and I felt like our opinions really mattered."
Amanda Yang
"For him, being detail-oriented, responsive, and attentive is only the beginning. From the start, he truly understood our personalities, what we wanted from our wedding photos, and how he could use his incredible talent to really make our voices and character shine through his photos."
Kim Lawrence
"Darien is one of the best photographers we know! Not just in Dallas, but in the country! Darien is fun, creative, and easy to work with. He makes the whole photography experience feel relaxed and playful while still being professional and productive."
Yelitze & Adan
"He had a thorough process to get to know us as a couple and understand what we wanted him to photograph. We really couldn't have chosen a more talented and dedicated photographer."
Shanti & marcus
"He definitely exceeded our expectations and was always one step ahead."
Kevin & Taylor
"Not only did the pictures turn out better than expected, but we had a lot of fun during the shoot."
Amber & Ryan
"Throughout the whole process, he has been communicative, creative and understanding. Darien's photos are not like anything I have seen before. He was creative and really captured who Ryan and I are as a couple."
Emily & Nathan
"Darien was great to work with- from the initial conversation to the unveiling; we couldn’t have asked for anything more. He stuck by us, supported us, through THREE wedding dates."
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CAPTURING GENUINE MOMENTS & EPIC PORTRAITS
BEGINS WITH UNDERSTANDING YOU
Every bride and groom are unique. Your wedding is unique. Your values, needs, wants and desires. these all add up to your unique story.
By investing my time into knowing you, we’re able to accomplish three things:
1) Have peace of mind on your wedding day to enjoy it to the fullest
2) Preserve the sensational, lively moments into photographs you feel
3) Create bespoke, jaw-dropping portraits and artwork
ENJOY EVERY SECOND OF YOUR BIG DAY, KNOWING THAT YOUR MOST IMPORTANT MOMENTS WON'T BE MISSED.
It's your wedding day. Not a photoshoot. I won't be interrupting you every 5 minutes to pose and cheese. The best moments are captured beautifully when you're living your wedding day to the fullest.
I want your photographs to feel just like the moments they were captured in. When you celebrate your 10-year anniversary as husband and wife, I want your story to continue to shine through your photographs when you flip through your wedding album.
UNIQUE WEDDING PORTRAITS & ART NO ONE ELSE WILL HAVE
In addition to my documentary and photo-journalistic approach, I specialize in creating one-of-a-kind images and fine art that only you will have. I'm not your average wedding photography studio that runs through the same exact portraits for every single wedding. My goal is to also provide you with bold and unique portraits that you and your family would be proud to hang on your walls, or even see on the front of a magazine cover.
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you deserve the best for your wedding
I take on a limited number of weddings each year to ensure each couple receives the quality and attention they deserve. Plus, when you hire a Dallas wedding photographer, it’s important that we make sure we’re the right fit!
I'd love to chat more about you, your story, and your wedding day. Fill out this form, and I’ll be in touch soon.
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