DETAILS

TIMELESS, PERSONAL,
AUTHENTIC & ENTIRELY YOU.

Nobody loves hours of photo posing. More love, less pose, right?

Don’t worry, we’ll keep it stylish and make it a blast. The rest of the day? We’ll be in documentary mode, capturing everything from the "getting ready" excitement to your final dance moves.

We blend editorial & natural posing while leaning into classic documentary photojournalism.

New York Wedding Photographer | Rhinebeck, New York

Over a Decade of Experience • 350+ Weddings

Meet Diane Stredicke

Diane has been a New York Hudson Valley wedding photographer for over 15 years. She blends her background in graphic design and filmmaking to create fun, energetic, and timeless documentary wedding photos.

Diane’s work has been featured in places like the New York Times, Over the Moon, Junebug Weddings, and Bride’s Magazine, and in 2023, she was named one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the USA & Mexico by Masters of Wedding Photography.

She is incredibly proud of her featured LGBTQ+ weddings in Out Magazine, New York Magazine, and even in two best-selling books, The New Art of Capturing Love: The Essential Guide to Lesbian and Gay Wedding Photography and Capturing Love: The Art of Lesbian & Gay Wedding Photography, both available on Amazon.

Diane lives in Rhinebeck, New York, with her wife and Bini (rescue from Wonderdog Rescue) on three beautiful acres. When she’s not behind the camera, you’ll find her at the movies, exploring the Hudson Valley, or taking art classes at the Woodstock School of Art.

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There Are No "Have-Tos"

Let's have a heart-to-heart here: your wedding is YOURS. Full stop. All those "traditions" and "must-dos"? They're totally up to you!

The only real "must" is that your day feels authentically you.

documentary meets style

We specialize in a blend of documentary (real candid moments) and editorial images. This gives you the best of both worlds: all those genuine, heartfelt moments captured beautifully, plus some drop-dead gorgeous portraits that still feel 100% like you. We will guide you with some posing cues so you look your very best, but we will keep you moving and energized so that nothing looks stiff or unnatural.

The best portraits really are photographed moments.

HOW WILL YOU PRESERVE YOUR WEDDING DAY STORY?

We know you love seeing your images online: on social media, on your phone. And we know it’s hard to believe that these things in the span of your lifetime might disappear. Who remembers Betamax, or Firewire drives, or, for that matter, DVDs?

Analog never really goes out of style no matter what the tech influencers might say. The printed image is as old as photography, and at its very essence IS photography. There is nothing quite so wonderful as flipping through printed photographs in a box, or better yet, in an album.

We offer heirloom-quality wedding albums, handcrafted in the United States, with beautiful leather and linen covers. These are legacy quality. Taken care of, they will last your lifetime and more.

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WHAT CAN WE

EXPECT TO SPEND?

No two couples are exactly alike.

We tailor custom packages for most of our couples, but we understand you need an idea of where it starts.

Our typical wedding photography coverage includes Diane with a second professional photographer for maximum coverage.

Most days include 8-10 hours of coverage.

Our packages include unlimited consultations, timeline creation, an online gallery for one year, and delivery of your wedding images in less than 30 business days! We also process all delivered images in our clean, modern style. And, lastly, our commitment to the best customer service you can expect.

We offer exceptional communication throughout the process and level up with our pre-planning to create a stress-free photography experience on your wedding day.

We offer extras such as pre-wedding (engagement-style) sessions, first anniversary sessions, welcome drinks or dinner coverage, wedding brunch coverage, wedding albums, extra hours, additional travel/destinations etc.

Prices

WEDDINGS

Full wedding day coverage, with two photographers, from getting dressed to cutting the cake starts at 7500.

We also provide welcome party coverage, day after coverage, engagement sessions, and wedding albums.
ELOPEMENTS

Elopement coverage in the Hudson Valley starts at 2500. For NYC 3500.

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TESTIMONIALS

“We are so thankful for such an incredible experience. Diane is the best in the business! She loves her profession and is willing to listen. Above all, she is humble and affectionate.”

ASHTON + TANNER | BASILICA HUDSON
“Whether you’re gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, or a trans couple, you want her to capture your big day! Diane is a pro and total joy to work with. She was truly everything we were looking for, and she defied expectations.”

JAIMIE + MEGHAN | RED MAPLE VINEYARD
"A photographer who got us. Diane =not only captured our energy and vibe, but most of all, I swear you can feel love when you look at our photos.”

KATIE + LUCAS | GREYWACKE MEADOWS
"Thank you so much for being a part of our big day! You were such a critical part in making our dream wedding a reality and we cannot thank you enough. We feel so lucky you shared your amazing talents with us.”

COURTNEY + CAIT | OUTLIER INN
"We are so thankful that we chose Diane as our wedding photographer! Her beautiful photos exceeded our expectations. Diane captured the magic and love of our wedding perfectly. We highly recommend Diane!”

MARISA + DAVID | BARN AT LIBERTY FARMS
"We could not have been happier. Diane’s work is beautiful but also authentic. She captured our day perfectly. She’s a real pro, and she knows exactly what she is doing and how to do it well.”

JESSE + WILL | DEER MOUNTAIN INN
"We’re grateful for your experience and your calming presence! Thank you for making our pictures feel so easy and stress-free.

TAYLOR & TATE | ROUNDHOUSE BEACON
"As a gay male couple, we had some disappointing conversations, feeling like a portfolio novelty when looking for a photographer. When we found Diane, she made clear her only point of view was to capture the beauty and truth of our wedding day.”

SEAN & ERIC | HUDSON, NEW YORK
“Diane was able to capture the love and energy we felt in every single picture. Diane’s kind and easy nature made photographing the day simple. Her work is incredible! Diane is the best, and we highly recommend her.”

BROOKE + JOSH | L’ESCALE DELAMAR GREENWICH
"If a picture is worth 1000 words, then we have one million wonderful words from our wedding day. We had such a terrific experience working with Diane.”

LAUREN + JEREMY | THE GARRISON
"Diane operates with such energy and ease. We feel so fortunate to have found you! Diane can find beauty anywhere. She was a pleasure to work with, and the photo results are incredible!”

HEATHER + JACLYN | FULL MOON RESORT

DETAILS

TIMELESS, PERSONAL,AUTHENTIC & ENTIRELY YOU.

New York Wedding Photographer | Rhinebeck, New York

Over a Decade of Experience • 350+ Weddings

Meet Diane Stredicke

There Are No "Have-Tos"

documentary meets style

HOW WILL YOU PRESERVE YOUR WEDDING DAY STORY?

WHAT CAN WE

EXPECT TO SPEND?

WEDDINGS

ELOPEMENTS

“We are so thankful for such an incredible experience. Diane is the best in the business! She loves her profession and is willing to listen. Above all, she is humble and affectionate.”

“Whether you’re gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, or a trans couple, you want her to capture your big day! Diane is a pro and total joy to work with. She was truly everything we were looking for, and she defied expectations.”

"A photographer who got us. Diane =not only captured our energy and vibe, but most of all, I swear you can feel love when you look at our photos.”

"Thank you so much for being a part of our big day! You were such a critical part in making our dream wedding a reality and we cannot thank you enough. We feel so lucky you shared your amazing talents with us.”

"We are so thankful that we chose Diane as our wedding photographer! Her beautiful photos exceeded our expectations. Diane captured the magic and love of our wedding perfectly. We highly recommend Diane!”

"We could not have been happier. Diane’s work is beautiful but also authentic. She captured our day perfectly. She’s a real pro, and she knows exactly what she is doing and how to do it well.”

"We’re grateful for your experience and your calming presence! Thank you for making our pictures feel so easy and stress-free.

"As a gay male couple, we had some disappointing conversations, feeling like a portfolio novelty when looking for a photographer. When we found Diane, she made clear her only point of view was to capture the beauty and truth of our wedding day.”

“Diane was able to capture the love and energy we felt in every single picture. Diane’s kind and easy nature made photographing the day simple. Her work is incredible! Diane is the best, and we highly recommend her.”

"If a picture is worth 1000 words, then we have one million wonderful words from our wedding day. We had such a terrific experience working with Diane.”

"Diane operates with such energy and ease. We feel so fortunate to have found you! Diane can find beauty anywhere. She was a pleasure to work with, and the photo results are incredible!”

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TIMELESS, PERSONAL,
AUTHENTIC & ENTIRELY YOU.