Camp Mark Seven Wedding Photography: Capturing a David And Ashley's Story

Camp Mark Seven Wedding

As a photographer, I can capture some of the most memorable moments in people's lives. And when David and Ashley approached me to photograph their wedding at Camp Mark Seven (CM7), I knew it would be a unique and beautiful event.

David and Ashley met at CM7 as teenagers, and it was only fitting that they would choose to return to the place where their love story began to exchange their vows. CM7, located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, offers programs for deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals of all ages and welcomes people of all faiths. It focuses on enhancing the lives of deaf and hard-of-hearing children, youth, and hearing children of deaf adults. In addition, it offers the opportunity to use American Sign Language. The atmosphere was electric when I arrived at the camp on the wedding day.

Guests were milling about, chatting and catching up with old friends. David and Ashley's parents, both deaf, were beaming with pride as they watched their children prepare for their big day. The ceremony itself was genuinely moving.

As David and Ashley exchanged vows, a sign language interpreter translated each word for their deaf parents and guests. And as they were pronounced husband and wife, the entire camp erupted in cheers and applause. After the ceremony, we walked around the camp to take some photos. Then, we stopped by the lake where they first met and the cabin where they stayed during the camp.

The camp was the perfect backdrop for the wedding, and it was a joy to capture the love between David and Ashley and their family and friends in such a special place. As the day ended and the guests said their goodbyes, I couldn't help but feel privileged to have been a part of such a special day.

David and Ashley's love story began at CM7, and it was only fitting that it would come full circle with their wedding. And as a photographer, it was a joy to capture all the memories of this special day.

The Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch: A Rustic and Laid-Back Wedding Location for the Adventurous Couple

The decision to marry at the Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch in Arizona was easy for one couple. This laid-back, rustic venue perfectly matched their personalities and vision for their wedding day.

Yuan and Ray first met in college and have been best friends ever since. Despite living in different states and countries, they have always stayed in touch and made time for each other. So when they decided to go on a camping trip together, they knew it would be a memorable experience. And it certainly was - they ended up getting chased by a grizzly bear and running out of gas. But through all the mishaps, they stuck together and realized they were better than apart.

Almost four years later, this couple is now ready to make it official. They have chosen the Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch as the perfect location to celebrate their love with family and friends. The ranch's stunning Sonoran Desert setting, welcoming staff, and endless activities make it the ideal place for a laid-back, fun-filled wedding.

One of the highlights of the wedding was the 10 p.m. silent disco party that the couple planned. This allowed their guests to dance and have a great time without disturbing other guests on the ranch. It was just one of the many unique and memorable touches that made this wedding one-of-a-kind.

So if you're looking for a wedding location that is as laid-back and fun-filled as your relationship, consider the Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch. You and your partner will love the beautiful scenery, the welcoming staff, and the endless opportunities for laughter and silly adventures.

Ponte Vedra Beach Florida || Wedding || Jonas + Ruhi

Destination Wedding Photographer

Jonas and Ruhi are both really enthusiastic, easy-going, beyond happy, fun-loving team players. The happy couple met in college. Their love survived long distance as she’s from Seattle and he’s from Chicago.
We‘ve had their engagement session in Chicago Millennium Park and I‘m truly happy I was able to witness their beautiful journey together as I was the photographer at their wedding as well.

Jonas is from Lithuania and Ruhi is from India and it’s so great that their paths cross in the United States so they could finally get together. Their fascinating Indian wedding took place in Ponte Vedra Beach in Florida.

I adore what I do. And it’s not just a job for me, believe it! Please contact me , if you want to get a photo session for any occasion of yours. It can be taken in any place of the world, just name the location and destination and I will be there! Believe me, I will be glad to help you in all the ways that I can!

Ponte Vedra Beach Florida

Ponte Vedra Beach’s 40-foot sand dunes are among the highest in Florida. From their peak, they race down to white sand beaches made from Appalachian quartz and ancient coquina.

Seaside resorts and private escapes can be found in the twisted oaks and hammocks of the wild palmettos.

Miles of fresh-water streams, creeks and lagoons course through the natural area of Ponte Vedra Beach.
Many couples recommend this awesome place as one of the best possible locations to enjoy the most important day of your life to the fullest.

Kyle + Neringa || Engagement || Las Vegas

Engagement Photographer

Kyle and Neringa are a happy and joyful couple originally from two different continents. Neringa is from Lithuania and Kyle is from the United States of America. They’ve been together for a bunch of years to make sure they want to tie the knot and grow old together.

As Neringa is a photographer herself we’ve had a lot to talk about:) She’s a huge fan of swimming, really artistic (graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Painting & Drawing).
This couple for sure knows how to enjoy life with all her hearts, believe me!
While making their engagement shoot in Las Vegas their laughter filled in the streets of this fabulous city.

Please contact me if you want to get, photo session for any occasion of yours. It can be taken in any place of the world, believe me, I will be glad to help you all the ways that I can!

Las Vegas

Las Vegas is wildly known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. The Las Vegas Valley serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center for Nevada. There are millions of nice places you can take sessions and much more places to explore!

Eric + Brenna || Wedding || 4 Hands Brewing Co St Louis

Destination Wedding Photographer

Eric and Brenna are both really enthusiastic, easy-going, fun-loving team players. They’re just a perfect match! Brenna is working in the military field and Eric – in medical field. Their wedding took place on one really beautiful autumn day in 4 Hands Brewing Co in St Louis as it is the place where they’ve met each other. As you’ll see in their wedding pictures – everything for them is an adventure and they both love to laugh. :)

I adore what I do and it’s not just a job for me, believe it! Please contact me if you want to get photo session for any occasion of yours. It can be taken in any place of the world, I will honestly be glad to help you all the ways that I can!

4 Hands Brewing Co, St Louis

4 Hands Brewing Company is located in the Lasalle Park neighborhood of St. Louis, MO. It’s a unique place for any occasion of yours.

Ali + Emma || Wedding || The Basin Harbor Resort & Boat Club | Vermont

Documentary Wedding Photographer

Sometimes true love can come to your life just like that. It might be just right in front of you. That‘s exactly what happened to Ali and Emma. They have always been within 100 feet of each other more than 90% of the time for the past year as they were work colleagues. Actually, Ali confessed that he was at first afraid to ask her out especially for that reason. But who can stand in the way of true bond? Exactly – „we have no problems just challenges“ attitude is the best! Congrats to Ali that he finally did that which led them to becoming a couple and now – a new family. I‘m grateful that I was in charge of capturing that moment on their biggest day.

If you want to get your own photojournalistic wedding just give me a note and I will be glad to help you with no doubt. I can take your wedding session in any place of the world – just let me know where and when and I’ll be there! All you have to do is contact me.

The Basin Harbor Resort & Boat Club | Vermont

Basin Harbor is an extraordinary lakeside setting, absolutely perfect for your special day. Many couples recommend this awesome place as one of the best possible locations to enjoy the most important day of your life to the fullest.

Jonas + Ruhi || Engagement || Chicago Millennium Park

Engagement Photographer

Jonas and Ruhi met in college and their relationship had bumpy days at first as they had to try long distance in the begining. She’s from Seattle and he’s from Chicago. Despite that they’ve made it! You can truly see their connection and how they’re perfect together in these pictures of their engagement session which I’ve captured in Chicago Millennium Park. Jonas is from Lithuania and Ruhi is from India and it’s so great that their paths cross in the United States so they could finally get together. I trully hope they will remain this joyful & happy couple for a long time (fingers crossed)!
I’ve shoot their wedding session in Florida later on. Can’t wait to share these pictures too! Please contact me if you want to get photo session for any occasion of yours. It can be taken in any place of the world. Believe me I will be glad to help you all the ways that I can!

Chicago Millennium Park

Millennium Park is a public park located in Chicago, Illinois. In 2017, Millennium Park was the top tourist destination in Chicago and the Midwest, and placed among the top ten in the United States with 25 million annual visitors. As you can imagine Millennium Park perfectly suits for the sessions and it‘s always truly joyful to go there!

Gintis + Kristina || Destination Wedding || Nida Lithuania

It was an honor to document my childhood friend's Gintis and Kristina wedding. By the way Gintis was my Breakdance teacher just 17 years ago.  Wedding took place in one of the most unique places in the world called Nida which is located in Lithuania. Nida is a part of the Curonian Spit which is declared as a national park and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.


Camera gear Nikon D750 and Sigma 35mm 1.4 artSigma 24mm 1.4 artSigma 85mm 1.4 art

David + Bethany || Carillon Weddings || Panama Beach

One of my favorite part of photography are Destination Weddings. This time I have a honor to fly to Panama Beach, Florida to document David and Bethany wedding. Wedding took place at Carillon Beach Weddings by Carillon Weddings. Big thanks for Avis Glenister  from Peach and Pearl Events  who did an amazing job by putting all peaces together and my friend Joseph Victor Stefanchik whom helped me to photograph these amazing weddings. 

Photographed  Nikon D750 and Sigma 35mm 1.4 artSigma 24mm 1.4 artSigma 85mm 1.4 art

Kody + Stef || Redeemer Church Chesapeake || VA Wedding

Few months ago I had an amazing time with Kody and Stef in Shenandoah national park during their engagement session. This time I had a huge honor to document their beautiful and really special wedding day at Redeemer Church. I had really great time during their wedding and I am happy that I was able to meet really amazing people and to take a lot of beautiful pictures. 

Pictures was taken with my beloved  Nikon D750 and Nikon D4 with Sigma 35mm 1.4 artSigma 24mm 1.4 artSigma 85mm 1.4 art lenses.