We sincerely thank you so very much for the beautiful photos!! The photos were so exceptionally amazing! They brought tears to my eyes. That feeling came back to me of the first time I saw your work the first time we spoke. You have such talent and are in a league of your own. Perhaps because you give yourself emotionally to the process which does show and makes you unique.

– Andrea & Joe

They’re AWESOME! It was like a flood looking through them, the emotions and memories were overwhelming. I’m so glad you shot our wedding. The character you capture in every shot is priceless. I can’t wait to look through them again. I will prepare myself for the phone calls. Everyone is going to love them. Will call later tonight to say thanks again. Thanks a million!

– Kelly S.

The pictures are so amazing! I am completely blown away by how you were able to capture exactly what I had envisioned. My parents think that they are reminiscent of Diane Arbus’s work. I can’t thank you enough…you are truly an amazing and extremely talented man!

– Sydney

Thanks again for all of the great photos. We treasure them. I have to tell you again how amazing you are…you certainly have a creative eye!  By the way, I LOVE your new work!

-Jim + Katrina

We love every shot you took, and the care, not to mention the talent it took to capture them!

– Erica W.

I am sitting here back home in WY, dogs at my feet, and we have just seen all your photos!  We love them!! The W. Village rooftop at dusk, our ceremony at Grand Central, the cozy restaurant, the late-night dive bar.  I love the shots of Teresa’s tattooed back and her smirk, and my Dad drinking his Yuengling.

Your beautiful, personal photography brought back all the fun and deep emotions Lee and I felt that day. THANK YOU for an amazing job, your pics are beyond what I had hoped for!!!   We love you!! 

Lana and Leeeeeeee 

 Your photography is inspiring, so impressive! And you manage to make both wedding parties and wedding photography seem cool, which is quite the feat!

– Natalia O.

We really love the photos! So many special ones, hard to pick our favorites! Thank you again!

– Hedda and Jerry

The pictures are beautiful! Thank you so much for everything, we’ve been reliving the day through your images – wonderful. Hope all is well with you, and keep us posted on your shows, etc. All the best!

– Andrew and Jeanine

Grazie Molto!  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!

– John & Barbara

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About Stephen

I began my professional career in New York City, specializing in fashion/beauty, documentary and celebrity photography. Collaborating with some of the top fashion and beauty brands and design teams, I developed a deep understanding of lighting, styling, hair/MU and the art of working with models.

I actively incorporate my fashion, beauty and documentary insights into my wedding photography, delivering beguiling and contemporary images for couples around the world. I love photographing weddings and take great pride in knowing my work will be a part of your family’s legacy for many years to come.

You are welcome and encouraged to explore my commercial work here.

“Award-winning New York City-based
global photographer and filmmaker
Stephen Churchill Downes’s

work is not only timeless and

graceful, it’s exhilaratingly

human. I love working with him.”

– David Waggoner

Editor-in-Chief,

Art & Understanding Magazine

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