Hi there.
I’m Steve, and here’s what I’m all about
I think there’s a real absence of authenticity in today’s world. Everywhere we look, people are polishing themselves into this perfect image for the internet. But that’s not where the beauty is. The beauty is in the real moments — the big, loud, messy, emotional, human moments you can’t stage or script.
That’s what I chase.
Since 2016, I’ve been documenting weddings for couples who want to feel present, relaxed, and themselves. I gravitate toward the candid, the unplanned, the way a glance turns into laughter, the way a quiet moment becomes unforgettable. I notice when someone is uncomfortable in front of the camera, and I’ll do whatever I need to get you grounded and okay in the moment — because that’s when the real magic happens.
My style is documentary first, guided only when necessary. I want you to remember what your wedding felt like, not how stiff a pose looked.
I show up fully. I work fast. I adapt. I stay curious.
I believe the best photos aren’t constructed — they’re lived.
That’s why I want to be at your wedding: to witness it as a guest, to feel the heartbeat of the day, and to capture the moments you didn’t even know were happening.
The story deserves to be real.
And you deserve to remember it that way.
Here’s my process
Schedule Your Discovery Call
This is a chance for us to connect and talk through what you’re planning — the vision, the priorities, the things that matter most to you. I want to understand your story so I can photograph it honestly and intentionally.
Plan Your Engagement Session
Engagement sessions are about connection — not practice posing. It’s time for us to get comfortable working together, figure out what feels natural for you, and create images you can actually use, from save-the-dates to your reception.
Pre-Wedding Check-In
About two weeks before your wedding, we’ll reconnect to walk through the timeline and make sure everything we discussed still feels right. No surprises — just clarity and confidence heading into the day.
Photograph Your Wedding
This is where it all comes together. I’ll show up present, observant, and ready to adapt — documenting the day as it unfolds while giving guidance only when it truly adds value.
Deliver Your Photos
You’ll receive a carefully curated digital gallery — honest, emotional images of you and the people you love, captured as the day actually felt.
Beyond the lens
Much like a teacher does not live at school and sleep under their desk, I too have a life outside of wedding photography.
Welcome to… Beyond The Lens: Steve Nisotel
I’m a professional musician. I’ve been playing music ever since I can remember. I started on the piano when I was 5, switched to clarinet in elementary school, and then found my true calling on the drums in middle school. I’ve even managed to pick up the guitar over the years. I’ve been playing in bands since I moved to Boston in 2011, and have been fortunate enough to play some of Boston’s most famous venues like Great Scott and The Middle East. If you want to see me in action you can come catch my band Wario Speedwagon sometime at a show around Boston!
I love to cook. When I can make the time, few things make me happier than throwing together a nice meal for the people I love and care about. One of my favorite things is getting people to try new foods and exposing them to different cuisines. I’ve traveled all over and like to think my cooking has been influenced by all of the places I’ve been. My favorite dish to make is shakshuka. I’m also an expert meal prepper, so if you need advice, ask me!
I started a Mario Kart club. The time was March 2020. The world had changed overnight. Three weeks into the pandemic, I was craving human interaction of any kind outside of my roommates at the time. A simple Facebook post about Mario Kart on Nintendo Switch led to a group of friends who met online every week to race and hurl shells and obscenities at each other over Zoom. Three years later and we’re still doing it, same time every week.
I am a nationally ranked Chess player. I never said I was good, but I am nationally ranked. I learned how to play chess from my dad as a kid, and got caught up in the post-pandemic Chess hype and decided to hone that skill a bit. I competed in a few local tournaments and managed to place 3rd in one of them. You can find me on Chess.com as St3vo7988, or hanging in Harvard Square with the chess bums.