Honest, intentional wedding stories for couples who don’t want the fake stuff.


Connecticut Wedding Photographer

You’re not looking for perfect.
You’re looking for real.
The kind of photos that feel like YOU.

Connecticut wedding photographer TJ Ladzinski of Ladman Studios holding a camera in cinematic studio light.
TJ Ladzinski of Ladman Studios—Connecticut wedding photographer known for bold, cinematic, and candid storytelling.

Hello there, I’m T.J.

Your wedding isn’t just another day.
It’s your people, your connection, your story.

Too many couples look back wishing they’d slowed down and felt more of it.

This is your chance to do it differently.
To make the day yours.

Real moments.
Intentionally captured.
Made to last.

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How your story gets told

The best parts of your day aren’t planned. A look, a laugh, a quick touch no one else sees. Those are the documentary moments that carry the feeling.

Some moments ask to be crafted.

You get both. Honest, unscripted moments and crafted moments that make you stop and say, “that’s us.”

Bride smiling on a teal couch before the ceremony, photographed by Ladman Studios, a Connecticut wedding photographer known for bold storytelling.
Bride with blue hair getting ready for her wedding, captured candidly by Connecticut wedding photographer Ladman Studios.
Bride and groom embracing at sunset during their Connecticut wedding, photographed by Ladman Studios in a cinematic, candid style.

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Candid & intentional moments you can feel.

This is what it looks like when you stop treating your wedding like a check box and start living it!

Groomsmen singing and dancing on the wedding dance floor during the reception, captured by Ladman Studios, a Connecticut wedding photographer known for bold and candid storytelling.

Albums are essential!

Your story isn’t meant to live digitally. It deserves to be held, opened, and lived again.

An album is art you can pull off the shelf on a random Tuesday with a coffee in hand and instantly be back in the middle of it all, distraction free.

It’s not just proof the day happened. It’s proof it mattered. Proof these people, these moments, this love are worth revisiting for the rest of your life.

Luxury wedding albums with custom cover materials and printed pages designed by Connecticut wedding photographer Ladman Studios.

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LEX & CURTIS

From the moment we booked we knew we had found the perfect photographer for our wedding. We didn’t just hire a photographer, we gained a friend and memories that will last a lifetime!

“The final photos are beyond stunning and truly reflect who we are!”

Why This Experience Works!

STORYTELLING WITH PURPOSE

This isn’t about checking boxes. It’s about capturing who you are. Your people, your energy, your story. All told and crafted with intention.

Bride sharing a joyful first look with her father before the ceremony, captured by Ladman Studios, a Connecticut wedding photographer focused on storytelling with purpose.

NO TRENDS OR GIMMICKS

These photos will still hit 20 years from now. True-to-life color, bold honesty, and a timeless look that keeps your story from ever feeling dated.

Bride and groom sharing their wedding cake during a classic reception, captured by Ladman Studios, Connecticut wedding photographer known for timeless and authentic imagery.

FUN & NEVER FORCED

You don’t need to know how to pose. The good stuff happens naturally when you’re comfortable—guided just enough to let it unfold.

Bride and groom celebrating their Connecticut wedding by popping champagne at night, photographed in a bold cinematic style by Ladman Studios.
Bride and groom making their grand entrance at a Connecticut wedding reception, captured by Ladman Studios, a wedding photographer who documents full-day stories with bold, cinematic, and emotional storytelling.

Wedding Photography Experiences Starting At $4000

Your wedding day isn’t about stiff poses or rushing through a timeline. It’s about real moments, big laughs, and memories that actually feel like you. Every experience includes help planning your day, quick sneak peeks, and photos that tell your story the way it really happened.

This Day Won’t Happen Twice!

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Frequently asked Questions

Are you insured?

100%, like American Express, I don’t leave home without it.

Do you offer partial day coverage?

My wedding photography coverage starts with a minimum of 8hrs.

Do you offer wedding videography?

Have you ever tried to eat a salad with a spork? I like to do one thing really well and excel at it. For me that is photography. I do have a list of some fantastic videographers you can check out.

Do you offer wedding albums?

Yes! Some of my collections come with a wedding album or they can be added on.

How long until we Receive our photos?

Sneak peeks land in 48 hours, full gallery in 8 weeks. Real craftsmanship takes time, and your story deserves more than a rush job.

do you have a 2nd photographer?

Yes, some collections I offer include my 2nd or they can be added on.

Do you Retouch our photos?

Yep. I’ll clean up the distracting stuff, but I don’t believe in body warping. You’re not a mannequin, you’re a human—and that’s the whole point.

do you travel for Destination weddings?

Absolutely!! Although I am based in CT, I do travel anywhere within the United States.

i bet you have more questions

Guess what? I can answer all of them.