Dan Reynolds
Lead photographer & filmmakerRochester-raised, coffee-powered and a little obsessed with the newest cameras. Dan hand-edits every single image himself.
About us
Get to know
the team with
the vision.
Hey! We're Dan and Lydia, a husband-and-wife team capturing weddings with authenticity, artistry and heart.
Hey! We are Dan & Lydia
A true
team effort.
I'm Dan Reynolds, the lead photographer and filmmaker behind Dan Reynolds Photography. My wife and I work together to capture weddings with authenticity, artistry and heart. The business carries my name, but it's truly a team effort: we complement each other's strengths so every detail is beautifully preserved.
With years of experience in photography, filmmaking and storytelling, I focus on crafting cinematic wedding films and timeless images. Lydia brings her keen eye for detail, organisation and creative input to help the day flow seamlessly.
Together we create a relaxed, enjoyable experience, so you can be fully present on your wedding day while we capture every emotion, moment and memory.
Lydia Reynolds
Photographer & creative partnerThe calm in the room. Lydia keeps the timeline flowing, spots the details everyone else misses and makes every guest feel at ease.
Our story
My story began
with Kodak.
i.
Rochester, New York
I grew up in Rochester, a city with a deep connection to photography, thanks in part to Kodak. My dad worked there. I didn't realise it at the time, but being surrounded by a culture of imagery and innovation planted a seed that would later shape my career.
ii.
A trip to Ireland
The moment came when I bought a nice camera for a trip to Ireland. I just wanted better photos of the landscapes and history I'd always dreamed of seeing. Instead, I fell in love with photography: composition, light, and the way a single frame can hold so much emotion and story.
That trip changed everything. Soon after, I was diving deeper into photography and video, turning a hobby into something much more meaningful.
iii.
Today, together
Over the years, Lydia and I have built a full photography and video production team, capturing everything from weddings to commercial projects. Weddings have become our passion: we love the energy, the emotion and the once-in-a-lifetime moments that unfold throughout the day.
We've grown into a team couples can trust to capture their day exactly as it happens, and to preserve those memories for a lifetime.
Off the clock
A few things
we love.
- Strong coffee
- Travel
- Fresh, seasonal food
- Our cats
- New camera gear
- Golden hour
- Happy tears
- A great first dance
Some of our favourite venues
Places we
love to shoot.
From Chicago ballrooms to Central Illinois farms, here are a few spaces we know inside out, so we already know where the best light falls.
- SarabandeChicago
- OvationChicago
- Joliet Union StationJoliet
- Haven on the FarmIllinois
- Sanctuary EventsIllinois
- Le Fleur — 905 RoomIllinois
“I just wanted to express how grateful we are for what an incredible experience it was. Thank you for your professionalism, but also for being so personable.”
Manny + Karina
