How is fractional different from hiring a freelancer?

Freelancers execute tasks. I embed with your team for 1 month to 5 years and more so you don't re-explain your business every project.

Do you work remotely?

Yes. I'm Chicago-based and remote-friendly worldwide. We can plan and review remotely, and shoot on-site in Chicago, travel by project, or hire local crews.

Do you work solo or with a crew?

Both. Solo for efficiency (interviews, headshots, operating rooms). Crew when scale is crucial (commercials, documentaries, multi-camera productions).

What do I actually receive each month?

A set of edited videos, brand photos, and repurposed variations (short clips, vertical versions, selects) delivered on a predictable cadence.

A discovery call, then a simple monthly plan, first shoot, and weekly delivery rhythm.

Weddings - Daniel Tomei

Documentary-Style

Wedding,

Elopement,

Engagement

Photography

and

Films

Welcome! I’m a visual creator with 15+ years of experience in film and photography. Trained in three styles of imagery: classic, photojournalism, and fine art, I'm happiest creating cinematic landscapes with a non-traditional approach.

Weddings represent a lifetime in a day, and I love capturing the story as it unfolds with authentic moments of expression and love. There’s simply no need for cheesy clichés and disruptions. Of course, your vision plays a key role in our cinematic direction, and we’ll honor your objectives while running it through a professional lens.

Jenny & Tony

"Daniel's work shows how trustful, passionate, dedicated and talented he is. Daniel and his team captured our wedding vision perfectly and we had so much fun!"

Corina & Micky

"Daniel is an incredible photographer! He is professional, positive and down to earth. He has a way of making us laugh and feel super comfortable in front of a camera. Daniel and his team are so gifted."

Alvin & Andrew

"Daniel is an amazing visionary. He captured our anniversary session in the summer and the images turned out great. We have already printed and framed some and we made albums to share with our families"

This is your unique story. Allow me to translate it into a visual masterpiece you’ll always treasure.

Just as I do for documentaries and commercials, I start by taking the time to understand your background. Having the building blocks of your relationship and personalities allows me to craft a storyboard for the images we’ll capture and weave into the tapestry of your day’s magic

If I had to describe my approach to wedding photography, it would be: FUN. CREATIVE and ROMANTIC.

Ultimately, I love photography and people, and live for capturing genuine moments—and so when I say my services are for everyone, I mean it! You'll find no discrimination here and my prices are created to offer anyone an opportunity to have professionally captured and edited images for one of the most important days in their lives.

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