Let me capture the moments

so you can be in them.

Tender and important moments deserve to be remembered. Discreet and professional photography will preserve the moments respectfully. I NEVER USE A FLASH, AND OFTEN USE TELEPHOTO LENSES TO CAPTURE AUTHENTIC INTERACTIONS.


Three friends hug tightly at a funeral
A man lays his hand on the top of the casket of his friend. Two others stand near him.
The son of the deceased and his wife stand in front of the casket, sharing a moment.
A piper plays hymns on the bagpipes
A woman laughs while telling stories about her mom
An officiant hands the folded American flag to a son of the deceased.
two men put an arm around each other's shoulders
A full shot of a flower arrangement with sunflowers and lilies.
The son, uncle and friend of the departed talk together
Pink flowers
Three people talk after the graveside service
Holding hands for comfort
A woman has a quiet moment at the viewing of her cousin
A man speaks about his mother in heartfelt stories, holding a microphone.
A man places his hand on the casket by the opening, spending a moment with his departed mother
The younger son stands at the casket of his father after they place his casket over the grave.
A man and woman stand in front of the open casket of a loved one, giving their final farewells
A group of people stand looking on at the graveside
The husband stands and speaks at the pulpit of the church
A woman shares her thoughts at a graveside service
A tearful woman shares a moment with a young girl
Roses are standing in a vase in front of the casket.
The father of the woman tilts his head back, eyes closed, listening to the music at his daughter's funeral
Friends look on at the viewing gathering
A friend hugs the woman who lost her mother
A man casts a shovel full of dirt on top of the lowered casket
Two young men embrace in support at a funeral
A great grandmother holds her newest great grandchild at the funeral of her late husband.
An elder son lays his boutonniere on the casket of his father
a beautiful arrangement of flowers sit atop the casket in a chapel.
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It might sound a little strange to have photos from a funeral, but they ended up meaning so much to my family. He really captured the feeling of the day in such a thoughtful way.

Kristi Montrose

Testimonials

Jarom

A man places sentimental possessions into the vault for his brother's ashes

James took many pictures of the funeral and then, what really shook me the most was that he took a video of the graveside service, where my father dedicated the grave. I am so grateful for this video. You never think about having someone come and perform this because you are stuck in your grief and so overwhelmed with it during the day. James Gates is very professional and a very caring person. We will be forever grateful for him performing this service for us. I highly recommend him. Thank you James.

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Orange and yellow flowers