In Conversation with US Wedding Photographer Daniel Silbert
Daniel Silbert has been photographing weddings for over 15 years and his work is rooted in a documentary approach that values restraint, emotional honesty and the moments that often pass unnoticed. Less concerned with spectacle and more with how a wedding truly felt, Daniel creates images designed to be returned to, not just admired.
THEODORE Mag: When did you start wedding photography, and what inspired you to become a wedding photographer?
DS: I photographed my first wedding 15 years ago, and I knew instantly that this was where my photography talents would shine. I didn’t go eagerly into my first wedding, but I knew right away that there was something really special about documenting such a special day for others.
THEODORE Mag: How would you describe your style in your own words?
DS: My style is documentary at its core. Always intentional, restrained, and emotionally honest. I’m less interested in spectacles and more interested in preserving how the day actually felt, so the photographs hold meaning long after the wedding is over. I work with both film and digital because film slows me down and adds a sense of permanence. It softens the edges of the day and helps the images feel lived in, not trendy or overly polished. I’m drawn to emotion, quiet interactions, and the in-between moments that often matter most.
THEODORE Mag: What inspires you outside of photography and weddings?
DS: My Family is the biggest source of inspiration. They are the reason I am able to do what I do with such compassion and intention. I can see weddings from a different perspective, and it has given me great insight as to how parents must feel on their child’s wedding day.
THEODORE Mag: What can couples expect when they book you for their wedding?
DS: When Couples book me, they can expect to get undeniable first-class service. The entire process should be an easy and exciting experience that starts with booking me all the way through to the delivery of their photographs.
THEODORE Mag: What’s your favourite part of a wedding day to capture?
DS: There really is no one part of the day that is my favourite, rather it is all the in-between moments that weave throughout the day that I anticipate. I love grabbing moments as they are fleeting, and if I can make those moments permanent with my camera, then I feel like I did my job well.
THEODORE Mag: How do you approach telling each couple’s unique story?
DS: I don’t try to recreate images or follow a formula. I stay present and let the day unfold as it is. By listening first and responding honestly, each wedding naturally becomes its own distinct, unrepeatable story. On the wedding day, I stay flexible and read the room constantly. Every group of people has a different energy, and I adjust how I move, how close I get, and how much I step back based on what the moment calls for. Some days ask for quiet observation, others invite more presence, and I let that guide how I photograph and document each story.
THEODORE Mag: Has your work changed or evolved since you first started?
DS: As I grew as a photographer, I learned to slow down and lean into what I do best: sensing the energy of a room and knowing how to move within it. Now my process is slow, calm, and deliberate.
THEODORE Mag: Looking back, what’s a moment from a wedding that really stays with you?
DS: I actually don’t have one moment that stands out for me; it's just the knowledge that I am giving my family's photographs that they will look back on for generations to come and feel like they were a part of all the laughter and tears.
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