Story-Driven Photos & Films
For couples who value presence, honest emotion, and imagery that feels true to you
Oklahoma • Beyond
A blend of candid storytelling and gentle direction, created to feel like home.
You’re looking for an experience where you can be yourselves without feeling like you’re posing for the camera. You want gentle guidance that helps you feel comfortable and confident, but not so much direction that the moments start to feel forced or staged.
You’re drawn to visuals that carry emotion — the real smiles, the quiet pauses, the genuine connection that happens naturally when you’re fully present. You want wedding photos and films that look and feel like your relationship, not something recreated from someone else’s idea of a perfect day.
More than anything, you want a wedding day that feels relaxed, meaningful, and grounded in the people you love. You want a photographer and filmmaker who understands your dynamic, reads your energy, and blends into the day so you can stay focused on each other. You want a wedding experience that feels calm, intentional, and aligned with the way you naturally connect.
“The day of the wedding she was such a relaxed and calming presence. She didn’t make us act for the camera. She just captured our genuine interactions with each other. We watched it at least 5x in a row. We laughed we cried. It was amazing!”
- The Pettijohns
Thoughtfully Crafted Films,
designed to honor your story personal to you.
She brought a much needed calmness to a crazy day
and we couldn’t appreciate it more!
When we got our wedding film back, we cried
because it was so PERFECT!!
We highly recommend Dorothea!!
— Hallie M · The Springs Event Venue
Hi, I’m Dorothea. I am a wedding photographer and filmmaker based in Oklahoma with an approach rooted in emotional honesty, natural direction, and film-inspired storytelling.
You deserve photographs that feel personal, meaningful, and true to your relationship. Your wedding day is not a performance and your photos should never feel like one. You should be able to relax, enjoy your people, and feel confident in front of the camera without needing to remember how to pose or worry about how you look.
My role is to create an environment that feels calm and natural so you can be fully present. You will receive gentle direction that helps you look and feel like yourselves, along with space for real emotion and real moments to unfold.
Your photos should reflect how your day felt, not just how it looked. The goal is imagery that feels honest and cinematic, with emotion you can experience again every time you see it.
A Thoughtful Approach to Storytelling
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Before The Wedding
We help you create a relaxed, realistic timeline that gives you space to slow down and be present. Together we talk through your priorities, the people who matter most, and the moments you want to feel fully. We want you to step into your wedding day calm, confident, and excited for what’s ahead. You will feel prepared and supported every step of the way.
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On The Wedding Day
We blend into the day so you can stay present with your people. With a calm and unobtrusive approach, we capture the real emotion, the genuine connection, and the unscripted moments that unfold naturally. When it is time for portraits, we offer simple editorial direction that feels relaxed and natural. You get to enjoy the day as it happens while we document it with care and intent
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After The Wedding
We gather everything we captured and shape it into a story that reflects the heart of your day. This includes the emotion, the voices, the atmosphere, and the small details that might have passed by in the moment. Our goal is for you to press play years from now and be transported right back into the warmth, joy, and connection of your wedding day. You will have a film that feels true to who you are.
Dorothea is truly one of a kind. She is so professional yet enjoyable to be around. She adapts to the wants and needs of each of her clients and truly captures the best moments! Thank you Dorothea!
THE DIDIUKS • The Lodge at Bridal Creek
Inquire By Filling Out The Form Below
We take on a limited number of weddings each year to ensure every couple receives our full attention and care. If you value genuine, authentic storytelling through photos or films that make you feel, we’d love to hear from you! Fill out the form below to lock in your date!
Collections start from $2300
