About
About thE collective
Thank you so much for visiting my site, little about us, after shooting weddings for over 7 years both for other companies and myself I decided to start my own small boutique wedding photography collective. I have always been a lover of fine art photography and photo journalism, it meant a lot to me to source genuine artists for the collective.
Similar to how you found me, I found Jules and Ignacio online. I love Jules and Ignacios work and think they bring really unique backgrounds to the table. Jules work is super fun, she specializes in funky colorful film portraiture and shooting bands. Ignacio comes with a heavy documentary background and spent many years shooting indigenous cultures on medium format film, as well as working in video production.
As a collective we all specialize in 35mm film and digital fine art photography and have a deep love and passion for the visual arts. We are story tellers, lovers of vintage inspired work, photojournalism, anti cliche weddings, artistic intentional design, and classic portraiture. I currently take a limited number of weddings each year (20-30) while running the administrative aspect of the collective and handling all of the post production and editing of clients galleries. I am an integral part of your experience even if I am not directly shooting your wedding. Im here to support.
Gianna Leo Falcon
My grandfather got me my first film camera at age 13. I remember I would walk around shooting anything and everything. I didn’t know it yet but this would become my life long passion. I spent my twenties shooting fine art photography and black and white self portraiture, finding deep inspiration in work that spoke to human emotions. At my core I am an artist, I found wedding photography by chance and it gave me a real opportunity to make a living doing something I love.
My wedding photography and portrait style is documentary styled I love classic portraiture and not into corny imagery. I am a child of the 80s and remain enamored by the graffiti and mural scene and urban landscapes, always finding ways to weave that into my work. I believe in going with the flow and telling honest stories, capturing everything I see. Above all else I want couples to feel moved and connected with the work we create together, look back in 10 years and be like that was actually us. I also “love love love” florals and believe full heartedly they are a super significant part of any wedding or elopement, whether you source and arrange them yourself or hire a company, intentional florals are always worth it.
In addition to photography I attend NYU for Mental Health counseling. I live in the Poconos with my husband Ralph, an arborist, and my two children, Odin and Luchiana Aruna. We spend a lot of time talking about the world, trying to cultivate a deeper relationship to the land and nature. In the vein of mental health I also spend a great deal of time working on my own personal journey, trying to find more peace in meditation and being aware of myself in this totally techno reality.
Jules
Jules is a dynamic fine art photographer with an extensive back ground in shooting live music and 35mm film portraits. Jules is a, Puerto Rican, New York City based, self taught photographer who specializes in creative 35mm film photography "I pride myself on creating timeless photos, and making my clients feel super comfortable in front of the camera. We’ll have so much fun, you’ll forget it’s a photoshoot. " Jules has been a creative her entire life, and after years of dancing, singing, acting, and overall arting, she has fallen in love with taking film photos, When Jules isn’t working with clients, She loves using her creativity in other ways, such as making zines, and playing music. Jules mainly specializes in 35mm film but also shoots digital as well. Jules is the photographer in our collective who can offer all 35mm film weddings for couples.
Ignacio
I'm Ignacio Leonidas — a documentary style photographer and videographer with a deep appreciation for storytelling. Influenced by my background as a film director and a photojournalist, I blend film and digital media to deliver a product that’s as unique as it is timeless. I want my clients to feel unrestricted in terms of their ultimate vision and have developed the skills necessary to bring complex ideas to life. As a photographer, I offer 35mm film, medium format film, Polaroid, and digital. I aim to tailor my work according to each client’s specific needs and I enjoy the process of learning what my clients envision. As a filmmaker, I offer fine cinematography, using Super 8mm and 4K digital cameras to create a broad palette of memories and feelings. I specialize in layering nostalgia and modernity to create a visual narrative that reflects the essence of our human experience. My work has been featured in film festivals and exhibits around the world. I live in New York City with my wife where we continue to draw inspiration from the city’s colorful images and inhabitants.