PHOTOGRAPHER | Travis L. Collins

Travis L. Collins is based in both New York City and California and photographs primarily on film, blending in digital as needed to create imagery that feels timeless, tactile, and artful. His style is editorial and elevated, capturing real emotion, thoughtful details, and the nuances that make each celebration unique. Travis L. Collins loves working along the U.S. West Coast, while also traveling wherever a couple feels connected to his work. He especially enjoys photographing fashion-forward couples who bring intention and style to their celebrations.

Tell us about your business!

Based in New York City and California and available to travel worldwide, I photograph weddings with a focus on emotion, texture, and thoughtful details. I work in both film and digital, and I am inspired by editorial and fashion-forward aesthetics, bringing a sense of style to real, meaningful moments. I take an unobtrusive approach, blending into the day and capturing moments as they unfold, while knowing exactly when to step in and provide guidance. I strive to create a gallery that feels timeless, personal, and true to each couple, all while making the experience relaxed, joyful, and seamless.

What would you like couples to know about you?

I care deeply about capturing the emotion and nuance of a wedding day. I notice the small details, the atmosphere, and the light, and I work to make sure everything a couple has carefully planned comes through in their photos. Having recently gotten married myself, I understand both the couple and vendor perspective and what it takes to make a wedding feel seamless and joyful. I’m a huge dog and music lover, and my background in fashion informs the way I see and capture style. I photograph primarily on film because it translates light, texture, and emotion in a way that feels timeless and immersive. When I look at a film photo, I feel transported back to that moment and am living through it again. Your wedding photos are the one tangible thing you get from your day, and creating images that bring you back to that feeling is something I truly love. I love collaborating with couples to create a gallery that feels intentional, personal, and full of personality.

Where are you based?

NYC and California.

Do you travel for weddings?

Absolutely. While I am based in New York City and California, I am open to traveling anywhere. One of my dream locations is Colorado, where I grew up and also got married.

How would you describe your style?

My approach is grounded in emotion and intention. I’m drawn to color, texture, and the kind of real moments that unfold naturally. I photograph primarily on film for its depth, softness, and sense of nostalgia. It allows every image to feel timeless and tangible. With an editorial eye, I focus on the atmosphere, light, and thoughtful details that make each celebration feel distinct. Creating imagery that’s artful, honest, and deeply personal.

What inspires you?

I’m inspired by the stories woven through each relationship and the thoughtful details that make a day feel personal. I’m drawn to honest emotion, effortless moments, and the beauty found in how people naturally move through their day. Light, color, and connection shape how I see and photograph everything.

How would you describe your working style?

I approach weddings with a balance of direction and intuition. I guide couples with ease and confidence while allowing genuine moments to unfold naturally. My focus is on capturing intentional, meaningful images that feel effortless while honoring the story of the day and the thought put into every detail. I also view the wedding as a collaborative experience—working closely with my couples and my team, and recognizing the important role that vendors, the couple, and everyone involved play in creating the day and the photos. Collaboration is essential to achieving a gallery that feels both authentic and elevated.

Do you shoot digitally, on film or both?

I shoot both film and digital, with film as a key part of how I capture weddings. I love working with 35mm and 120 formats for the depth, texture, and timeless quality they bring, while using digital where it best serves the story of the day.

Do you have custom packages according to individual needs?

Yes. I have a starting price, but all packages can be tailored to fit each couple’s vision and needs. I don’t believe in one size fits all, and every package includes full-day coverage of up to 12 hours.

Where would you love to travel to for work?

I’d love to travel anywhere a couple feels connected to my work. Some of my dream destinations include Colorado, the Grand Tetons, Carmel-By-The-Sea, and Big Sur.

Who is your dream client?

My dream clients are couples who care about storytelling, real emotion, and images that feel both artful and true to them. They notice the little details, love thoughtful design, and value the depth and warmth that film brings. They enjoy collaborating to make choices that will make their photos shine and trust me to help capture their day in the best possible way. I especially love working with couples who put intention into their wedding, because every detail, moment, and bit of atmosphere becomes part of the story we create together.

Travis L Collins

Website: travislcollins.com

Instagram: @TravisLCollinsPhoto