I’m Eric. I’m a documentary photographer and I photograph people and the work they do by paying attention, staying out of the way, and letting things be what they are. I’m not interested in creating moments or directing experiences. I’m interested in noticing what’s already happening and preserving it honestly. Most of my work lives in real environments, real time, and real situations. Weddings. People. Businesses. Long days. Quiet moments. The parts that don’t ask to be photographed but matter anyway. I work best when I’m given space to observe. I don’t over-direct, perform, or insert myself more than necessary. I believe good photographs come from presence, patience, and restraint, not from control.
How I work
My approach is simple. I show up prepared, stay aware, and let things unfold naturally. I don’t chase reactions or force energy. I pay attention to light, body language, pacing, and the in-between moments that usually get missed. For weddings, that means documenting the day as it actually feels, not staging it to look a certain way. For people, it means photographing them as they are, not how they think they should look. For businesses, it means showing the reality of the work, the environment, and the people behind it, not a polished version that doesn’t exist.
What to expect
If we work together, you can expect a calm presence and a thoughtful approach. I won’t ask you to perform or pretend. I won’t interrupt moments unnecessarily. I’ll give direction when it’s helpful and step back when it’s not. The goal is photographs that feel accurate. Images that still make sense years from now.
Why documentary
I’m drawn to documentary photography because it respects what’s real. I believe there’s enough meaning in everyday moments without adding anything to them. The work doesn’t need to be loud to be strong. It just needs to be honest.
If this resonates
If you’re drawn to photography that feels natural, grounded, and unforced, we’ll probably work well together. You can reach out through the inquiry page to start a conversation.