In Conversation with US Wedding Photographer Eryndae
Eryndae approaches wedding photography with a focus on emotion, presence and honesty. Her work is documentary at heart, capturing relationships and moments as they naturally unfold, without force or expectation. We spoke with Eryndae about intentional storytelling, creative freedom and photographing weddings in a way that feels true to the people at the centre of the day.
THEODORE Mag: When did you start wedding photography, and what inspired you to become a wedding photographer?
Eryndae: I started wedding photography in 2022. At the time, I had been working in the outdoor industry for 10 years, and my brother had just shared that he and his partner were expecting their first child. Becoming an aunt really clarified things for me. My values were clearly rooted in family, freedom, and intentional living, and I realised the path I was on no longer aligned with that.
Photography had always been part of my life. I picked up a camera in 2009 on a family trip to France and have had one around ever since. After more than a decade of loving it in a personal way, I started to wonder if it was something I could pursue professionally. Weddings were also something I was intimately familiar with. As the youngest of sixteen cousins, weddings were yearly events, and I loved everything about them: dressing up, celebrating, sharing good food, and being surrounded by people I love.
Around the same time, I had decided I needed a career change; I noticed how wedding photography itself was evolving. It was moving away from rigid traditions and heavily staged moments and toward something more documentary and art-driven, work that focused on emotion and connection rather than perfectionism. That shift really spoke to me, and I felt like there was space for the kind of work I wanted to make.
I went full-time in my first year and photographed 37 weddings, which was a lot. But it confirmed what I already felt: that this work is my calling. I’m incredibly grateful to build a life and career that align so closely with what matters most to me.
THEODORE Mag: How would you describe your style in your own words?
Eryndae: I’d describe my style as honest, creative, and beautiful. It’s vibrant without being loud, and intentional without feeling forced. I’m drawn to quiet moments just as much as expressive ones. At its core, my work feels like a piece of art made from an honest moment, a reminder of how the day truly felt, not just how it looked.
THEODORE Mag: What inspires you outside of photography and weddings?
Eryndae: Honestly, people. Humans inspire me more than anything. I love people-watching, sitting in a café, watching films, observing my friends, or simply being in relationship myself. Human interaction feels endlessly meaningful to me, and I’m always struck by how much can be communicated through the smallest moments and the choices people make about how to express themselves.
Self-expression in all its forms is a huge source of inspiration for me. I’m intentional about how I build my own space and how I show up visually in my everyday life. I’m constantly taking in information, noticing how people move, how environments feel, and how design influences emotion and emotion influences design.
THEODORE Mag: What can couples expect when they book you as their wedding photographer?
Eryndae: Couples can expect someone who takes the time to truly get to know them, who they are, how they love, and how they show up for one another. It’s important to me that their photos reflect that honestly, not just between the two of them, but also in how they connect with the people they surround themselves with.
On the wedding day, many couples describe me as calm in the chaos. I bring a grounded presence and approach the day as an observer first, able to pivot quickly without making things feel stressful or drawing unnecessary attention. My goal is always to keep things moving smoothly while protecting the energy of the day. At the heart of it, I care deeply about the people in my life, and I’m very intentional about who I bring into it. That includes my clients.
THEODORE Mag: What’s your favourite part of a wedding day to capture?
Eryndae: This honestly changes from season to season. I try to approach each year with a slightly different focus, so it’s hard to name just one moment.
That said, I am drawn to the first moments when the couple sees their family. There’s something incredibly meaningful about that. Proud parents, supportive siblings, and every person who helped shape who you are are walking into this marriage. It’s less about one specific moment and more about the relationships unfolding naturally.
THEODORE Mag: How do you approach telling each couple’s unique story?
Eryndae: For me, it comes down to preparation before the wedding day. I spend time learning how the couple sees each other, how they interact, and how they naturally express love.
Rather than prompting or directing couples on how to love one another, I create space for them to be themselves. I let them move, connect, and interact in ways that feel natural. My role is to observe and respond, allowing their real dynamic to shape the story rather than imposing a version of what love is supposed to look like.
THEODORE Mag: Has your work changed and evolved since you first started?
Eryndae: Absolutely. I’m much more confident now in leaning into artistic moments and taking creative chances. Early on, I was focused on capturing every quote-unquote “important” moment, the ones the wedding industry tells you matter most. Over time, I realised those expectations don’t always reflect what’s most meaningful to couples. Now, I spend more time talking with them ahead of the wedding day, understanding what they truly want to remember.
Sometimes that looks like a handful of images they want to print and live with, rather than checking off every traditional moment. It’s not always the first kiss or first dance. Often, it’s grandma holding your hand or a quiet look shared across a room. Those subtle moments tend to hold the most weight.
Another major evolution has been bringing film photography more fully into my work. Film has always been part of my personal artistic practice, but for a long time, I kept it just for myself. Integrating it into my professional work has been one of the greatest joys. It’s allowed me to slow down, trust my instincts, and make images that feel even more intentional and emotionally grounded.
THEODORE Mag: Looking back, what’s a moment from a wedding that really stays with you?
Eryndae: One moment that really stays with me happened during the ceremony of a micro-wedding this past summer. As the couple exchanged vows, the bride cried more during the groom’s vows than during her own, and the groom did the same when she spoke.
It felt like such a clear reflection of how deeply they felt seen and understood by one another. There was so much emotion in their words, and you could feel how fully they were receiving each other in that moment. I felt deeply grateful to be invited into such an intimate moment and trusted to be part of it. That trust is never lost on me. Being present for moments like that is one of the greatest honours of this work.
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