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Black and white candid of guests laughing during toasts
57 FR / 19A
Two brides walking a coastal trail at golden hour
Groom in a gold sequin jacket on a red velvet theater stage
57 FR / 04A
Black and white portrait of a guest in a dark hallway
57 FR / 08
Guests cheering on a deck with the coastline behind them
57 FR / 15A

Utah documentary wedding photographer

Real moments over pretty set-ups.

Film + digital. Based in Salt Lake City, travel included anywhere in the US.

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Documentary style wedding photography

Your day, as it actually happened.

57 Frames was born with the desire to do things differently. Couples want their wedding photos to truly document their wedding day, not just a pretty set of photos to hang on the wall. They want the real moments, the magic, the heartfelt, all the emotions.

I'm a true documentary wedding photographer: I anticipate instead of pose. I shoot film and digital side by side, and travel is included anywhere in the domestic US.

Wedding photography portfolio

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Black and white portrait of a groom by a dressing room mirror
Two brides holding hands during their coastal ceremony
Black and white view of a historic estate during a rehearsal dinner
Black and white kiss between two grooms backstage
Black and white candid of guests laughing during toasts
Guests cheering on a deck with the coastline behind them
A hand reaching through a red theater curtain
Moody reception under the trees with long tables
Black and white of silver bridal heels on a card table
Editorial
Two brides dancing in the middle of their guests
Guest in feathers at the reception, close and candid
Black and white of the bride laughing on a balcony
Editorial
Dance floor in full swing at a theater wedding reception
Green plates, linen napkins and garden flowers on a styled table
Editorial
A cat on the windowsill during an at-home engagement session
Couple portrait during their at-home engagement session

Real weddings

Three couples. Three kinds of light.

Two grooms together on stage at their theater wedding

Adam + Phoenix

A theater wedding.

Black and white portrait of a groom by a dressing room mirror
Adam + Phoenix / 01
Groom in a gold sequin jacket on a red velvet theater stage
Adam + Phoenix / 02
Close-up of a groom adjusting his embellished jacket
Adam + Phoenix / 03
Detail of a gold patterned wedding jacket
Adam + Phoenix / 04
A hand reaching through a red theater curtain
Adam + Phoenix / 05
Wedding guests seated in a historic theater
Adam + Phoenix / 06
Two grooms together on stage at their theater wedding
Adam + Phoenix / 07
Black and white kiss between two grooms backstage
Adam + Phoenix / 08
Guest in feathers at the reception, close and candid
Adam + Phoenix / 09
Dance floor in full swing at a theater wedding reception
Adam + Phoenix / 10
Outdoor ceremony with white chairs and a floral arch below the mountains

Stephanie + Peter

Estate rehearsal dinner and a mountain wedding.

Long rehearsal dinner table set in an estate garden
Stephanie + Peter / 01
Black and white view of a historic estate during a rehearsal dinner
Stephanie + Peter / 02
Historic estate at dusk with string lights
Stephanie + Peter / 03
Black and white of guests mingling at a rehearsal dinner
Stephanie + Peter / 04
Black and white candid of guests laughing during toasts
Stephanie + Peter / 05
Brick path under string lights at night
Stephanie + Peter / 06
Outdoor ceremony with white chairs and a floral arch below the mountains
Stephanie + Peter / 07
Moody reception under the trees with long tables
Stephanie + Peter / 08
Black and white portrait of a guest in a dark hallway
Stephanie + Peter / 09
Two brides walking a coastal trail at golden hour

Madison + Natasha

A coastal wedding.

Officiant leading the ceremony for two brides on a grassy bluff above the ocean
Madison + Natasha / 01
Two brides holding hands during their coastal ceremony
Madison + Natasha / 02
Guests cheering on a deck with the coastline behind them
Madison + Natasha / 03
Two brides walking together through a coastal meadow
Madison + Natasha / 04
Film light leak in warm orange tones
Madison + Natasha / 05
Two brides walking a coastal trail at golden hour
Madison + Natasha / 06
Wedding dinner in a wood-paneled room glowing at sunset
Madison + Natasha / 07
Sunset over the ocean during the reception
Madison + Natasha / 08
Two brides dancing in the middle of their guests
Madison + Natasha / 09

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Documentary art. Let's make it happen.

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Wedding photography collections

Three ways to tell it.

Engagement session, drone and travel in the domestic US included with every collection. I take on a limited number of weddings each year.

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Two grooms together on stage at their theater wedding

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Collection One

  • Engagement session prior to wedding
  • Up to 12 hours wedding day coverage
  • Up to 3 hours of rehearsal dinner coverage
  • Up to 3 hours of welcome dinner coverage
  • Travel included anywhere in the domestic U.S.
  • Drone coverage (location and weather permitting)
  • + 8 more inclusions

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Moody reception under the trees with long tables

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Collection Two

  • Engagement session prior to wedding
  • 10 hours of wedding day coverage
  • Travel included anywhere in the domestic U.S.
  • Drone coverage (location and weather permitting)
  • 500 to 700 curated images
  • 50+ film photos
  • + 4 more inclusions

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Two brides walking a coastal trail at golden hour

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Collection Three

  • Engagement session prior to wedding
  • 7 hours of wedding day coverage
  • Travel included anywhere in the domestic U.S.
  • Drone coverage (location and weather permitting)
  • 300 to 400 curated images
  • Sneak peeks within 3 days
  • + 3 more inclusions

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Kind words from couples

There are not enough good things I could say about 57 Frames, including their professionalism, hard work, and AMAZING quality and production.

They are so easy to communicate with, extremely kind and personable, and were beloved by everyone at our wedding. I had multiple guests go out of their way to tell us what a positive experience or interaction they had with 57 Frames, and all of our fellow vendors said the same and that they hoped to work with them again!

57AReyna & Jacob
Jacey & Joe
Two words: BOOK. HIM.

If you want your wedding to feel like a movie and capture the intimate moments throughout the day, 57 Frames is the photographer! They pay attention to the small details you don't typically see in your traditional wedding photos. They also are extremely welcoming and will make you feel very comfortable in front of the camera. You won't even realize they're there. We cannot recommend 57 Frames enough!!

Irene Co Events
57 Frames was the best decision we made for our personal elopement in the woods.

Their attention to detail, amazing attitude, and impeccable editing style perfectly captured our day without a single flaw. Not only did they document our memories beautifully, but they also enhanced our entire experience. As a wedding planner, I've also had the pleasure of hiring 57 Frames for my brides. I've seen them manage everything from intimate gatherings of 2 to large celebrations of 200, and in every instance, they are exceptional. I couldn't recommend them more highly!

Lexxi & Brad
57 Frames was a true God send.

They are creative, kind, and patient, with a great personality (they worked so well with all our vendors). I could go on and on. If you're on the fence, do it. You'll be so thankful that you did.

Dylan & Jo
57 Frames was honestly incredible.

I have a lot of friends and family who are photographers/videographers, but my wife and I made the decision to go with a true professional, and I could not be happier we went with 57 Frames. They were great at organizing the big group photos, and snagging those candid photos you'll probably have up in your house for the rest of your life.

Tanner Castro, 57 Frames photographer, smiling in a dark suit

Meet your Salt Lake City wedding photographer

Hi, I'm Tanner.

Salt Lake City based, shooting weddings since 2019, and the filmmaker behind Tanner Castro Films. I shoot weddings like a documentary because that's how I see them: as stories, not set-ups.

More about Tanner

Utah wedding photographer FAQ

Questions, answered.

What is documentary wedding photography?

It means I anticipate moments instead of posing them. I follow your day as it actually unfolds and capture the real moments, the magic and the emotion, not a set of photos that look like everyone else's.

Do you shoot film or digital?

Both. Collection One includes a dedicated film photographer and 150+ film photos, and Collection Two includes 50+ film photos, delivered alongside the digital gallery.

Do you travel outside of Utah?

Yes. I'm based in Salt Lake City, and travel is included anywhere in the domestic U.S. on every collection.

Is an engagement session included?

Yes. Every collection includes an engagement session prior to the wedding.

How long until we get our photos?

Collections One and Two deliver the full gallery within 1 month, Collection Three within 1 to 2 months. Sneak peeks arrive the next day (Collection One) or within 3 days (Collections Two and Three).

How much does it cost?

Pricing depends on the collection and your day. Reach out through the contact form and I'll send current pricing. I take on a limited number of weddings each year.

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