Thaddeus Ladzinski

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A tattooed coffee connoisseur and Wookiee linguist with a set of chops that make Wolverine cry. I’m TJ, the photographer behind Ladman Studios, based in Connecticut. I work with couples who care more about being there than performing for the camera.

Believe it or not, most wedding days are quietly built around pulling you away. Just five minutes here. Just one more thing there. And while you’re gone, real life keeps happening. That is the cost I refuse to accept.

My approach is candid and intentional. Documentary at the core, with guidance when it actually matters. That means you stay present with your people, your moments stay real, and your photos feel like your day instead of a reenactment of it.

I’m not here to choreograph every second or turn your wedding into a photoshoot. My role is to protect the experience so nothing meaningful happens without you in it.

If you want photos that feel honest, emotional, and lived in and an experience that lets you actually enjoy your wedding, we’ll probably get along just fine.

Where are you located? Do you charge a travel fee for weddings not in your location?

Based in Brooklyn CT, i travel to all surround states and destinations all over the US.

How long have you been in business? How many weddings have you photographed as the main photographer?

6 years

Describe your "style" of wedding photography.

Colorful, creative, energetic, and true to humanity. Think documentary & Cinematic.

What's the typical wedding coverage package that you offer? What is the price?

Included in every experience:

T.J. as lead photographer with assistant
Timeline planning and PDF guides
Sneak peeks in 48 hours
Signature editing & retouching on all final photos
Virtual photo premiere
Album design
8 week full gallery delivery
1 year private online gallery with print store
Nothing meaningful happens without you promise!

Starting at $3200

Do you have a studio where we can meet in-person?

Yes!

What are your professional degrees, credentials, affiliations? Have you taken any recent educational workshops or classes?

I have been fortunate over the years to invest in education. I have taken workshops from the likes of Jeff Tisman, Esteban Gil, Ralf Czogallik, Erica and Lanny Man from 2Mann both their 2Mann-U class and Photography 4 Life. I have also had mentorships from Jesse and Moira La Plante. I have taken Two Mann U. I am also a member of Flash Masters.

Is there anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

I'm not gonna lie, growing up I had zero interest in photography. I was more about video games and MTG. If you know what that is, were going to be a great fit lol.

It wasn't until two combat deployments and raising a family of my own that I understood how important the role of photography plays in our lives.

Time is our most valuable asset, you use it or you lose it. To me, photography is the only way to ensure every meaningful moment will be there when you need them the most.

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