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Dane Nelson Weddings

A night time photo of a wedding couple kissing at Whitby Castle

Memories should last a lifetime.

Wedding Photo + Video for Couples Who Love Real Moments.

Let’s capture all the magic of your special day.

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Hi Im Dane, a Jamaican-born, Long Island Wedding photographer capturing the in-between moments.Those fleeting, honest seconds that happen when you think the camera isn't looking.

An Lgbtq couple having a liberty state park wedding

Photo + Video — One Seamless Experience

Your wedding deserves more than scattered clips and random snapshots; it deserves one cohesive, emotional story. I offer both photography and videography so you can relive your day exactly as it felt.

One creative direction. One consistent style. One calm presence guiding everything behind the scenes.
Instead of juggling multiple vendors, you get a unified, cinematic retelling of your big day, the colors, the emotions, the moments in between. All captured seamlessly.

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Long Island Wedding Photographer Dane Nelson

Hey, I’m Dane, Your Photographer / Videographer

I’m Dane, a Jamaican-born, Long Island Wedding Photographer. I picked up my first camera to photograph flowers in my backyard, and that small moment sparked a lifelong love for preserving memories and color. Years later, when I captured my first wedding and saw the gratitude on the couple’s faces, I knew this was what I was meant to do.


New York became my home because it allows me to experience different cultures and connect with people from every walk of life, something I deeply enjoy and value.

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Your Photographer

Two women in elegant red outfits embrace with sparklers in the background.
A newlywed couple walks arm-in-arm through a crowd of wedding guests outdoors on a sunny day, with bubbles in the air and a city skyline in the background.
Couple dressed in white, embracing and kissing outdoors, surrounded by trees and greenery in central park
Bride and groom kissing under a tree; groom in military uniform, bride in white wedding dress in central park
A diverse group of people celebrating a wedding outdoors, throwing confetti, with some dressed in colorful traditional attire, greenery in the background, and a bride and groom at the center.
A bride and groom standing close together on a lush green lawn in front of a large, castle-like stone building with multiple turrets and red-trimmed windows, during their wedding photoshoot.
A couple in traditional Asian attire sharing a moment outdoors, facing each other.
Couple embracing under arched walkway, stylish dress and suit, scenic background with stairs in bethseda terrace central park
A couple dressed in wedding attire sharing a kiss beneath a stone archway at night at whitby castle in long island, illuminated by warm yellow and purple lighting outside a large stone building with windows and potted plants.
A bride and groom dancing on a city street, surrounded by pedestrians, with a restaurant sign in Mandarin and a busy urban background.
Bride in an elegant lace wedding gown and veil standing under an ornate archway.
Bride and groom holding hands at wedding ceremony outdoors with guests seated in the background.
Bride and groom kissing under umbrella near Bethesda Fountain in Central Park on rainy day
Bride in a white wedding gown standing outdoors in a park with leafless trees.
A newlywed couple in white wedding attire sharing a kiss on a snowy outdoor pathway between modern metallic buildings at the 9/11 Memorial at Liberty State Park
Person holding a book with two rings on finger
A bride and groom at their wedding outdoors near a fountain. The bride is holding a bouquet and wearing a long white lace wedding dress with a train, her veil blowing in the wind. The groom is sitting on the fountain's edge wearing a black tuxedo wit
Couple kissing on grass with flowers, wearing white clothes, outdoor setting with blue sky.
A couple in wedding attire standing outdoors, the woman in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet, and the man in a military uniform smiling.
A couple dressed in white wedding attire holding hands on a snowy field with a city skyline in the background.
Couple kissing outdoors on grass with flowers, both wearing white.
Man and woman sitting on stone steps looking up, wearing formal attire in Bethseda Terrace Central park
A bride and groom standing on an old train caboose, sharing a kiss on the railroad tracks under a clear blue sky.
Smiling couple in wedding attire sitting on chairs with a bouquet on a table.
Bride and groom walking in a park with city buildings in background in central park
Man in pink tuxedo playing piano, woman in white dress leaning over piano, elegant staircase background.
Couple holding hands near ocean, woman in red dress, man in tuxedo, elegant seaside setting.
Couple in traditional Indian attire embracing outdoors
A couple dressed in traditional Indian attire embracing each other. The man is wearing a beige sherwani, and the woman is in a pink lehenga with intricate embroidery. They are standing outdoors against a white railing.
Couple in white attire standing on outdoor staircase, surrounded by trees.
Bride and groom holding hands on outdoor stairs at Bethesda Terrace, New York.
Bride and groom kissing under an ornate archway at Bethesda Terrace, Central Park.
A bride and groom in traditional Indian wedding attire holding hands in a grassy outdoor setting, with open sky and a lone tree in the background.
Diamond engagement ring and wedding band on reflective surface with green bokeh background.
A bride and groom in wedding attire standing close together outdoors, smiling and looking into each other's eyes, with modern building walls in the background.
A newlywed couple sharing a dance and kiss, surrounded by guests holding sparklers at night outside a building with stone walls and hanging lamps.
Close-up of a person in a black suit holding a white cushion with three gold rings tied on top, possibly for a wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom kissing under a clear umbrella with a bridal bouquet in central park
Two people standing in front of a decorative black wrought iron gate outside on a grassy area with trees in the background. The woman on the left is wearing a black dress with a high slit and has tattoos on her arm, while the man on the right is dres
Floral centerpiece on a table with a sparkly rose gold table runner and gold charger plates.
A couple wearing traditional Indian wedding attire holding hands in front of a decorative iron gate and lush green trees.
A couple dressed in traditional South Asian wedding attire, walking hand in hand on a gravel path in a lush garden with colorful flowers and tall trees.

Make it stand out.

Weddings are a once in a lifetime moment, so we ensure to capture all the amazing memories so we can provide you with a movie-like recap of your day

  • Couple in formal attire holding hands near ocean.

    Trisha & Jayesh

    “ We were just so pleased with everything, Dane’s professionalism, his personality and the content was amazing”

  • "Our photographer didn't just snap pics; they caught the vibe! The day was a blast, and every shot screams fun and magic. Big props for making our wedding so unforgettable!"

    Debbie & Shan

    Our Photographer didnt just snap pics, he caught the whole vibe”

  • Laurie’s customers, Fernando and Kate embracing by the lake on their wedding day.

    Danielle & Mark

    “ Dane paid attention to every detail, We love rewatching every moment”

  • Couple kissing outdoors, wearing white clothing, sitting on grass with flowers.

    Jodi & Jason

    “ Working with Dane was a dream come true, we felt so at ease, everything was just natural”

  • Bride and groom kissing outdoors, groom in military uniform

    Rudolf & Kadian

    “Dane was warm and professional, from the start to the end. We are in love with our photos.!”

What our customers say

Our wedding services start from $3500, we also offer elopement and engagement services

Let’s bring your dream wedding to life !


I'm dedicated to ensuring you have an amazing experience, which is why I limit the number of weddings and elopements I take on each year. I love working with couples who appreciate the beauty of photography and videography as well as the special friendships, intimate moments, and endless adventures that weddings and elopements bring. If this resonates with you, please complete my contact form, and I'll reach out via text or email within 24 hours to schedule a meeting!

Availability for 2026 is extremely limited, so don't wait. Looking forward to connecting with you!