MORE THAN A PHOTOGRAPHER

A WITNESS TO WHAT MATTERS MOST

Your wedding day moves fast. There's a lot of feeling in a short amount of time. My job is to make sure none of it gets lost, while making sure you actually get to live it.

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What it’s like to work together - and why you are trusting me with your memories

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DRIVEN BY CONNECTION,

INSPIRED BY LOVE

I grew up in the Dominican Republic, where celebrations were big, loud, and full of people who actually meant it. Weddings felt like the whole neighborhood showing up. That energy never left me.

I came to photography through music. Years as a professional musician taught me how to read a room, feel rhythm, and know when something is about to happen before it does. That instinct is what I bring to a wedding day.

My work is documentary at its core with an editorial eye. I'm drawn to the in-between moments, the ones nobody planned, the ones that tell you everything about who these people are. I guide when it matters and step back when the moment is already there.

I'm based in New York and shoot weddings across the East Coast and internationally. Most of all I want you to actually live your day. I'll take care of the rest.

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WHAT IT FEELS LIKE WHEN I'M YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

my approach

You won't constantly feel pulled out of the moment to pose or perform. I create space for you to be present with your people while I document what's actually happening around you.

My approach is documentary first, with an editorial eye, guided by intuition and the energy of the day. I have a deep love for film, which I shoot alongside digital, and I use flash when the moment calls for it. Every creative choice is intentional.

The result is images that feel honest. Like you could look at them ten years from now and remember exactly how it felt to be there.

What couples say

"The planning process was made so easy with Penelope. She saw our vision right away. We aren't ones to pose for a photo and didn't want to feel like photos were forced on our wedding day. We wanted to feel present and not pulled away.

Even when the weather tried to dull our light, Penelope managed to keep my spirits high and find the light for us - literally and figuratively. With her, nothing felt forced or staged.

After our wedding, one of the biggest feelings I can recall is how much love was there in that tent on that cozy, rainy October day. And every single photo that Penelope captured for us exudes that same feeling of love."

— Elizabeth & Max

"Penelope is truly incredible. From the very first message, she made us feel comfortable, excited, and completely at ease. We hired her for both our Welcome party and Wedding day at Casa de Campo.

On our wedding day, she blended in so naturally — it honestly felt like having a close friend with us rather than a photographer. She captured every emotion, detail, and candid moment so beautifully that when we got our gallery, we were both in tears reliving the day.

Her eye for light and emotion is unmatched. Every photo feels timeless and full of heart. We can't recommend her enough, she gave us memories we'll treasure forever."

— Amy & Brian

Penelope! The amount of compliments I heard from my friends about you was insane. We couldn't have picked someone better to fit with the vibe we were looking!

I've looked at the photos every day and every time I think that I was so lucky to have found you. You captured all the special moments while immersing yourself in celebrating those moments with us. You will forever have a special place in our hearts and I hope our paths cross again!