Business Details
Authentic Wedding & Lifestyle Photography
Par La Mer Photography is a professional wedding and lifestyle photography studio dedicated to capturing authentic, emotive, and artistic moments that reflect the true essence of our clients' most cherished experiences. With a deep commitment to storytelling through both digital and film photography, we specialize in creating timeless imagery that preserves the unique blend of emotion, detail, and atmosphere inherent in every event we document. Our approach combines a photojournalistic style with editorial direction, ensuring that every image feels both spontaneous and meticulously crafted. As a team led by Tonya, an experienced photographer with a background in vintage film techniques and a passion for capturing raw human connection, we bring decades of creative expertise to every project. Our work is rooted in a philosophy that values authenticity over performance, prioritizing the genuine emotions and personal narratives that make each client's story distinct.We serve clients across New York City, Connecticut, and the Hudson Valley, offering tailored guidance and seamless coordination to ensure every photographic experience is stress-free and deeply meaningful. Our dedication to quality is evident in our use of both modern digital technology and traditional film processing methods, including a dedicated darkroom studio for select projects. Client testimonials consistently highlight our ability to create images that feel both artistic and deeply personal, with a focus on composition, light, and emotional resonance. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our clients, understanding their unique visions, and delivering photographs that exceed expectations while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Services
Wedding Photography
Family Portraits
Boudoir Sessions
Film Processing
Editorial Photography
Newborn Documentaries
Engagement Shoots
Venue Coverage
Print Services
Digital Archives
Highlights and features
- We combine 20+ years of film and digital photography expertise with personalized storytelling
- Our unique blend of photojournalistic and editorial techniques captures genuine emotions
- We offer custom timelines prioritizing your experience and comfort
- Our darkroom processing ensures authentic film aesthetics
- We maintain a 100% client satisfaction guarantee through transparent communication
What people say
Stunning artistic quality
Authentic emotional capture
Seamless stress-free process
Exceptional composition skills
Film aesthetic mastery
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with a blend of photojournalistic observation and editorial direction. We capture authentic moments while ensuring artistic composition and emotional storytelling. Our approach combines digital precision with film aesthetics for timeless results. Clients receive both candid documentation and guided portraits.
Family Portraits
Creating authentic family memories through documentary-style photography. We focus on natural interactions and emotional connections in home environments or meaningful locations. Sessions preserve genuine moments while maintaining artistic quality and compositional integrity through both digital and film formats.
Boudoir Sessions
Empowering boudoir photography emphasizing confidence and personal expression. Sessions prioritize comfort and authenticity, using both digital and film techniques to create timeless imagery that celebrates individual beauty through artistic composition and emotive storytelling.
Film Processing
Professional film development using traditional darkroom techniques. We process 35mm and 120mm formats with archival standards, preserving the unique characteristics of film while ensuring consistent quality and color accuracy for both personal and commercial projects.
Newborn Documentaries
Documenting early family life through authentic, unposed photography. Sessions focus on natural interactions and emotional connections during the critical first weeks. We use both digital and film formats to create timeless records of these fleeting moments in home environments.
People
Tonya
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer specializing in wedding and lifestyle imagery with 15+ years of experience. Expert in blending digital and film techniques to create emotive, timeless photographs. Holds a BFA in Visual Arts with additional training in darkroom techniques.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We combine photojournalistic documentation with editorial direction, using both digital and film techniques to create emotive, timeless imagery that prioritizes authentic storytelling.
Do you offer both digital and film photography?
Yes, we incorporate both digital and film formats, including traditional darkroom processing for select projects to achieve authentic vintage aesthetics.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve New York City, Connecticut, and the Hudson Valley region, with experience photographing weddings and events at premier venues across these locations.
How do you ensure authentic emotional capture?
Our approach focuses on unobtrusive documentation combined with strategic direction, allowing us to capture genuine interactions while maintaining artistic composition standards.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, both digital and film photography, custom timeline coordination, and a private online gallery with high-resolution images.