2026 DJD EVENT PROPOSALS
Darin’s work is built on intention.
Every detail is deliberate. The work is almost sculptural.
Color, texture, and scale are never incidental - they’re composed.
Photography in this context isn’t just documentation. It’s translation.
The venue, the planner, the photographer shape how a wedding is experienced.
Light moves differently through spaces.
Guests gather naturally in certain rooms.
Darin sets the vibe where beauty and function intersect.
The role of photography is to understand this
and work within it, quietly.
I work with an eye shaped by travel, culture, and constant observation.
I look for beauty in place, in light, and in people—never forcing, always refining.
Every image is carefully polished. Not to change what is real, but to elevate it.
Guidance is calm and unobtrusive, allowing you to feel natural and present.
My work is rooted in art and informed by study—of photography, of trends, of timeless visual language.
Lighting is intentional. Color is classic, film-inspired, and enduring.
Weddings move quickly. Experience brings stability.
I’ve worked at the highest levels, in complex environments, where discretion matters.
People come first.
The images that last are not only beautiful—they are meaningful.
This is not about excess.
It is about clarity, craft, and quiet confidence.
Presence without noise. Direction without force. Beauty without excess.
Calm, always. Experienced, quietly. Trust over visibility.
People first. Images that endure.
Direction without interruption. Ease, not posing.
GUIDANCE
INSPIRATION
Informed by culture, fashion, and the evolving language of photography.
EFFICIENCY
Early previews, beautifully finished—while the feeling is still alive.
HUMAN FOCUS
Because the people matter more than the party.
EXPERIENCE
Global work. High-level events. Discretion always.
DISCRETION
Trusted by planners for and in and high-profile settings.
ARTISTRY
Images with intention, cohesion, and vision.
LIGHT PERFECTED
Natural when possible. Flash when necessary.
COMPOSURE
Calm energy. Clear direction. A grounding presence throughout the day.
ELITE TALENT
Blaine plus lead photographers.
COMPREHENSIVE
Bride, mom, planners….something for everyone to remember. No details missed. Because every person plays a part.
POLISHED
Good images refined. The difference lives in the details.
PROPOSALS
Photography coverage with DJD Events is shaped by the pace, scale, and flow of the event. Single and Multi-day celebrations move across rooms, grounds, and moments of gathering, requiring an approach that is calm, observant, and structured. Coverage is designed to integrate seamlessly with planning teams, protect the rhythm of the weekend, and maintain a consistent visual language—while keeping people and relationships at the center.
PROPOSAL I: 27,000
Principal Photography: Blaine Siesser
2 Associate Photographers
1 Assistant
12 Hours of Coverage on the Wedding Day with a 4 Person Team - Noon to Midnight
1 10x12.5 400 Page Couture Book Album
Location: TBD
1500+ Digital Photos on a Thumb-drive With a License For Any Personal Use
License For Any Personal Use
Digital Archive Download of All Wedding Photos
Private Online Proofing Gallery - Live for 1 year
10 Hours of Photoshop & Beauty Enhancements
Analog Film & Digital Wedding Coverage (Medium Format, 35mm Half Frame and Full frame - Contax 645, Contax G2, Contax T2)
Sneak Peaks within 6 Days and full gallery within 90 days.
Personal Consultations
Optional Extra Hours: 2000/Hour
Optional Rehearsal Dinner or Welcome Party Coverage for 4 hours Blaine Siesser $4000
PROPOSAL II: 20,000
Principal Photography: Blaine Siesser
2 Associate Photographers
1 Assistant
12 Hours of Coverage on the Wedding Day with a 4 Person Team - Noon to Midnight
Location: TBD
1500+ Digital Photos on a Thumb-drive With a License For Any Personal Use
License For Any Personal Use
Digital Archive Download of All Wedding Photos
Private Online Proofing Gallery - Live for 1 year
10 Hours of Photoshop & Beauty Enhancements
Analog Film & Digital Wedding Coverage (Medium Format, 35mm Half Frame and Full frame - Contax 645, Contax G2, Contax T2)
Sneak Peaks within 6 Days and full gallery within 90 days.
Personal Consultations
Optional Extra Hours: 2000/Hour
Optional Rehearsal Dinner or Welcome Party Coverage for 4 hours Blaine Siesser $4000
PROPOSAL III: 15,000
Principal Photography: Blaine Siesser
1 Associate Photographer
1 Assistant
10 Hours of Coverage on the Wedding Day with a 3 Person Team - 1pm to 11pm
Location: TBD
1500+ Digital Photos on a Thumb-drive With a License For Any Personal Use
License For Any Personal Use
Digital Archive Download of All Wedding Photos
Private Online Proofing Gallery - Live for 1 year
10 Hours of Photoshop & Beauty Enhancements
Digital Wedding Coverage and Signature Color Grading.
Sneak Peaks within 6 Days and full gallery within 90 days.
Personal Consultations
Optional Extra Hours: 1500/Hour
Optional Rehearsal Dinner or Welcome Party Coverage for 4 hours Blaine Siesser $4000
PROPOSAL IV: 12,000
Principal Photography: Blaine Siesser
1 Associate Photographer
8 Hours of Coverage on the Wedding Day with a 2 Person Team - 1pm to 9pm
Location: TBD
1500+ Digital Photos on a Thumb-drive With a License For Any Personal Use
License For Any Personal Use
Digital Archive Download of All Wedding Photos
Private Online Proofing Gallery - Live for 1 year
10 Hours of Photoshop & Beauty Enhancements
Digital Wedding Coverage and Signature Color Grading.
Sneak Peaks within 6 Days and full gallery within 90 days.
Personal Consultations
Optional Extra Hours: 1500/Hour
FILM PROPOSAL : 50,000
Principal Photography: Blaine Siesser (All Analog Film)
2 Associate Photographers (All Analog Film)
1 Assistant
Full 35mm & Medium Format Analog Film Coverage - No digital.
12 Hours of Coverage on the Wedding Day with a 4 Person Team - Noon to Midnight
Location: TBD
1000+ Digital Photos on a Thumb-drive With a License For Any Personal Use
License For Any Personal Use
Digital Archive Download of All Wedding Photos
Private Online Proofing Gallery - Live for 1 year
10 Hours of Photoshop & Beauty Enhancements
Sneak Peaks within 14 Days and full gallery within 90 days.
Personal Consultations
Optional Extra Hours: 5000/Hour
A LA CARTE
Stylist: $3000
Photoshop 150/Hour
ALBUMS
11x14 20 Page Album...Starting at $2500 Extra Pages..........$100
Couture Book....Starting at $7500
• Queensberry Album.....Starting at $7500
Presence without noise. Direction without force. Beauty without excess.
Calm, always. Experienced, quietly. Trust over visibility.
People first. Images that endure.