A married duo based at the border of Southern Vermont, we're two artists and storytellers with a penchant for the sacred, the absurd, and the unexpected. Sometimes a bit irreverent, always intimate and immersive, our work seeks to celebrate the poetry of modern romance artfully and honestly.
Our first “date” was shooting a wedding in Santa Barbara together and having every guest ask how many years we’d been married and shooting weddings together. We took it as a sign and 8 years ago we officially became Kindred and 7 years ago we became husband and wife.
Connection is at the heart of what we do. The work we feature here did not simply arise from who we are but who we are when we are connected and in alignment with our clients. With that said, we aim to work with creatives with a fondness for film and who treasure fine art in all its forms — the sacred, the poetic, and the strange; kind folks that don’t take themselves too seriously but orchestrate things with intention and tender lovin’ care. Ultimately, clients that approach life artfully, recognize our artistry and seek to collaborate with us.
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We’re inspired by the street photography of Vivian Maier and Daniel Arnold, the portraits of porch life by Nicholas Nixon, the Americana of Robert Frank and Richard Avedon, and William Eggleston’s color. With degrees in fine art and philosophy, we also have hearts for the classics, of Caravaggio and chiaroscuro. And ultimately, we’re enchanted by the big and small displays of love, light and movement on a wedding day.
With nearly 200 weddings under our belt, we continue to hold a relentless curiosity about human beings and their behavior; how they love simply and spectacularly, how they hug, cry and cackle. And, of course, the creative process — forever a hot damn mystery we’ll never solve.
and because we ask you, here are our current-as-a-couple three favorite movies...
Yi Yi
Ikiru
Bicycle Thieves
Unobtrusive and uncontrived, we find our way inside the moment without disrupting it. Being a wedding photographer, to us, means learning to let go of control and bear witness to what is arising in each moment, ready and willing to capture it artfully. We’ll help find the best light for key moments and will occasionally whisk you aside for sunset portraits or a quiet, intimate moment at the end of the night.
However, ultimately, we keep a pulse on what’s happening and what you might want or need in a moment.
Each couple’s needs are different. If guidance is needed, Elle is the first to jump in with direction and encouragement. She is also the one to typically be enmeshed in the small and often overlooked exchanges happening throughout the wedding day. Zach provides a peaceful and grounding presence; a fly on the wall, zooming out to capture landscapes, long exposures and guest reactions during speeches. Together we’re rarely in the same place, bringing our two unique perspectives to every moment.
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The best way to connect with us is by sending a message HERE. You can also find us on Instagram.
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