Referral | Christopher Duggan Photography

Congratulations on your engagement!

A referral from a trusted friend is the best way to find the best fit for you! 👇

Wedding planning has changed dramatically this year. That’s why it’s so important to focus deeply on what you really want out of your wedding day and specifically your photography experience. And to choose a photographer aligned with common values.

In the lead up to every wedding, I learn what’s most important to YOU. I want to follow your agenda, and I can create an easy experience for you to make meaningful photos.

Any photographer can make pictures of a couple on their wedding day, but it takes careful planning and dialogue and loving focus to make photos that are reflective of your personalities—photos that speak to your relationship together and tell an intimate story about your family.

I’d love to get to know you and your vision for your wedding day.

Email me directly to learn more.

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I'm photographing a micro-wedding at @ridgewoodcou

I'm photographing a micro-wedding at @ridgewoodcountryclub this weekend!⁠
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I haven't been to the venue since last year – I can't wait to see the new renovations and scout out some new spots to make portraits! ✨ // #ridgewoodcountryclub #ridgewoodcountryclubwedding #septemberweddings

I sat down for a Zoom interview with this beautifu

I sat down for a Zoom interview with this beautiful bride last week.

Due to the pandemic, Becky’s dream wedding didn’t go as planned, but that didn’t stop her from reimagining the day to line up with social distancing protocols.

In fact, she changed things up in about 8 weeks, and still managed to have the most gorgeous wedding day. 🌻

The way Becky handled everything was so impressive, and I think our interview will provide comfort and inspiration to any couple who is currently in the process of planning their wedding during this challenging time.

Can’t wait to share it with you! Stay tuned. 😀 // #covidwedding #microwedding #minimony #covidbride

Engagement photos in @riversideparknyc. 😍♥️

Engagement photos in @riversideparknyc. 😍♥️

Why make family portraits right now? That feeling

Why make family portraits right now?

That feeling you have when you’re thinking about the people you love is exactly what I aim to capture in photographs when we make family portraits together.

When those feelings are documented, and turned into art, they become heirlooms and memories that you’ll cherish forever. Years will pass by, and still, whenever you look at these portraits, you’ll be reminded of what you felt for that person all over again.

More on this at the link in bio. // #familyportraits #familyportraitphotographer

Postponed wedding? I wrote a blog about things yo

Postponed wedding?

I wrote a blog about things you can do to honor your original wedding date.

New York City-based world renowned wedding planner and luxury event designer (and friend!!), @lindsaylandman suggests that you write a love letter to your soon-to-be-spouse to reminisce on memories and remind them why you’re marrying them in the first place:

“For those who want to be sentimental, I think it would be beautiful for couples to write a set of letters to each other on their original wedding date that they read on their new wedding date. I always find that couples want to write letters to each other to read on the wedding day, but then the morning of the wedding they are rushing to finish them! It will be interesting and special to write the letters from a current point of view and then they can decide if they will add on a second letter next year when they marry.”

More ideas at the link in bio. ❤️ // #covidwedding #covidweddingplanning #postponedwedding #postponedwedding2020

These two got married at @onteoramountainhouse a f

These two got married at @onteoramountainhouse a few weekends ago, and their wedding was beautiful– even if their original plans had to change.

Find their wedding portraits on my blog. Link in my bio. 💍 // #microwedding #weddingplanning #engaged

One of my core values is not getting in the way of

One of my core values is not getting in the way of the joy of the day. 📸

More than anything else, my clients tell me they were amazed at how seamlessly my team and I blend into their weddings.

A lot of couples worry that hiring a team of photographers and videographers will feel like being followed around by paparazzi.

My team and I work efficiently and calmly during family portrait time. We do our best to keep things moving so everyone can enjoy themselves. And during the ceremony, the reception and while you’re getting ready, we pride ourselves on being unobtrusive and not interrupting your enjoyment of the day.

Find more of my core values at the link in bio. // #themount #weddingsatthemount

New on the blog: Becky & Blake’s wedding portrai

New on the blog: Becky & Blake’s wedding portraits. 🌻

This was a wedding reimagined for COVID 19 – B&B moved from their original venue and planned a whole new wedding in about 8 weeks.

Link in bio to see more photos from their big day! // #weddingday #weddinginspiration #microweddings

That feeling you have when you’re thinking about

That feeling you have when you’re thinking about the people you love is exactly what I aim to capture in photographs when we make family portraits together.

Learn more at the link in bio. // #familyphotographer #familyportraits

Alexis is a ballet dancer who I’ve photographed

Alexis is a ballet dancer who I’ve photographed at @jacobspillow. 😍

I love when my two worlds of weddings and dance collide!

Find more of Alexis and Pat’s engagement photos at the link in bio. // #engaged #shesaidyes #engagementportraits

I’m so proud of my wife @nelshelby. Her busines

I’m so proud of my wife @nelshelby.

Her business, like many others, shifted big time back in March when live performances were forced to cancel their events. She has handled that shift with such grace.

Since then, she has been producing virtual events left and right. First it was @teacherscollege’s Convocation, then it was (and still is!) @jacobspillow’s Virtual Festival, and now it is Vail Dance Festival: The Digital Edition.

My family and I have made it a nightly routine to pop some popcorn and sit together in our living room to enjoy @vaildancefest’s performances while they’re streamed live.

Dance brings our family together. The arts bring everyone together.

If you want to tune in, you can watch at the link in bio!

📸: @cduggandancephotos (the last dancer is my favorite dancer)! // #vaildance #cduggandancephotos #supportthearts

Planning a wedding during a pandemic is tough. It

Planning a wedding during a pandemic is tough. It requires flexibility and the willingness to be open to change. From the couple, and from their photographer.

My heart goes out to you if you are planning your wedding right now. ♥️ // #covidbride #covidwedding #weddingplanning

Currently happening: Mr. and Mrs. Hyatt!!! 😍💍 // #onteoramountainhouse #justmarried #weddingday #thehyattstieit

These just make me smile. 😄 Thanks for the behi

These just make me smile. 😄 Thanks for the behind-the-scenes snap, @laliz83! // #familyphotos #familyphotoshoot

During quarantine, I gave myself a personal challe

During quarantine, I gave myself a personal challenge to make a photo-a-day – a nudge to pick up my camera with intention, curiosity and love. I was able to make pictures (almost without exception) for 70 days in a row!

I wanted to make sure I continued to make opportunities to express myself creatively, but I also wanted to be able to capture my family from different perspectives and continue to tell our family story during this very unique time.

Out of this I created the #cdugganfamilyproject - a 6 week video series teaching how to make better photos of your family.

I sent prompts each week via email, and the participants shared the photos they made together in a group.

This project was a little about mastering your camera, but mostly it was about using what we have to document real moments with our families and save these memories for future generations.

It's a beautiful thing to see so much commitment in creating more photos with family. In fact, I'm thinking about running this program a second time! // #familyphotography #familymoments #lifeinquarantine

My clients, Ria and Anthony, were set to get marri

My clients, Ria and Anthony, were set to get married in April of 2020. Their wedding date fell on what felt like the very beginning of the stay-at-home order.⁠
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Ria is a nurse in a New Jersey hospital, and on the frontlines of the pandemic.⁠
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Anthony called me and told me they wanted to keep their wedding date. He told me, “Ria just wants to be in her wedding dress, and I want to give that to her.”⁠
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So, on their original wedding date, I met up with Ria and Anthony in Brooklyn.⁠
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What was supposed to be a wedding celebration at a restaurant in the West Village with less than 50 people turned into a beautiful, intimate elopement under the Brooklyn Bridge.⁠
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The best part? Some of Anthony’s family members surprised them and showed up to support, in socially distanced fashion. = ) // #covidwedding #covidweddings #covidbrides

Alexis and Pat met at @princeton, so we had their

Alexis and Pat met at @princeton, so we had their engagement session there.⁠
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Having an engagement shoot in a special or significant place makes the photos that much more meaningful for the couple.⁠
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Because of current events, we had to reschedule the session a couple of times. Once it was safe, we had a social distance engagement shoot together – a first for me!⁠
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More photos on my blog. Find it at the link in bio. // #engagementportaits #princetonengagement #collegesweethearts

New on the blog: the cutest family portrait sessio

New on the blog: the cutest family portrait session, ever. 😍

Thank you, @dschu82, for introducing me to Lizzie and her beautiful family!
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Find more photos at the link in my bio! // #familyportraits #connecticutphotographer #familyphotos

I really do think everyone should do an engagement

I really do think everyone should do an engagement session. And there are a few reasons why... 💍⁠
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Read them at the link in my bio. // #engagementphotos #engagementportraits #longislandcity

Virtual Pillow starts today!⁠ ⁠ If you're a da

Virtual Pillow starts today!⁠
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If you're a dance fan, love @jacobspillow, or have never had a chance to visit this very special place in the Berkshires, I recommend tuning in!⁠
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My wife, @nelshelby and her team have been working so hard to produce this virtual festival. I'm so proud!⁠
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Link in bio to RSVP to as many events as you'd like.
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📸: @emmaportner // #virtualpillow #limondance #jacobspillow #dancephotography

I'm photographing a micro-wedding at @ridgewoodcou

I'm photographing a micro-wedding at @ridgewoodcountryclub this weekend!⁠
⁠
I haven't been to the venue since last year – I can't wait to see the new renovations and scout out some new spots to make portraits! ✨ // #ridgewoodcountryclub #ridgewoodcountryclubwedding #septemberweddings

I sat down for a Zoom interview with this beautifu

I sat down for a Zoom interview with this beautiful bride last week.

Due to the pandemic, Becky’s dream wedding didn’t go as planned, but that didn’t stop her from reimagining the day to line up with social distancing protocols.

In fact, she changed things up in about 8 weeks, and still managed to have the most gorgeous wedding day. 🌻

The way Becky handled everything was so impressive, and I think our interview will provide comfort and inspiration to any couple who is currently in the process of planning their wedding during this challenging time.

Can’t wait to share it with you! Stay tuned. 😀 // #covidwedding #microwedding #minimony #covidbride

Engagement photos in @riversideparknyc. 😍♥️

Engagement photos in @riversideparknyc. 😍♥️

Why make family portraits right now? That feeling

Why make family portraits right now?

That feeling you have when you’re thinking about the people you love is exactly what I aim to capture in photographs when we make family portraits together.

When those feelings are documented, and turned into art, they become heirlooms and memories that you’ll cherish forever. Years will pass by, and still, whenever you look at these portraits, you’ll be reminded of what you felt for that person all over again.

More on this at the link in bio. // #familyportraits #familyportraitphotographer

Postponed wedding? I wrote a blog about things yo

Postponed wedding?

I wrote a blog about things you can do to honor your original wedding date.

New York City-based world renowned wedding planner and luxury event designer (and friend!!), @lindsaylandman suggests that you write a love letter to your soon-to-be-spouse to reminisce on memories and remind them why you’re marrying them in the first place:

“For those who want to be sentimental, I think it would be beautiful for couples to write a set of letters to each other on their original wedding date that they read on their new wedding date. I always find that couples want to write letters to each other to read on the wedding day, but then the morning of the wedding they are rushing to finish them! It will be interesting and special to write the letters from a current point of view and then they can decide if they will add on a second letter next year when they marry.”

More ideas at the link in bio. ❤️ // #covidwedding #covidweddingplanning #postponedwedding #postponedwedding2020

These two got married at @onteoramountainhouse a f

These two got married at @onteoramountainhouse a few weekends ago, and their wedding was beautiful– even if their original plans had to change.

Find their wedding portraits on my blog. Link in my bio. 💍 // #microwedding #weddingplanning #engaged

One of my core values is not getting in the way of

One of my core values is not getting in the way of the joy of the day. 📸

More than anything else, my clients tell me they were amazed at how seamlessly my team and I blend into their weddings.

A lot of couples worry that hiring a team of photographers and videographers will feel like being followed around by paparazzi.

My team and I work efficiently and calmly during family portrait time. We do our best to keep things moving so everyone can enjoy themselves. And during the ceremony, the reception and while you’re getting ready, we pride ourselves on being unobtrusive and not interrupting your enjoyment of the day.

Find more of my core values at the link in bio. // #themount #weddingsatthemount

New on the blog: Becky & Blake’s wedding portrai

New on the blog: Becky & Blake’s wedding portraits. 🌻

This was a wedding reimagined for COVID 19 – B&B moved from their original venue and planned a whole new wedding in about 8 weeks.

Link in bio to see more photos from their big day! // #weddingday #weddinginspiration #microweddings

Or browse wedding photos on my blog:

Why Wedding Films Are Important

Why Wedding Films Are Important

Your wedding portraits and wedding film work hand-in-hand to allow you to relive one of the most special days of your life.

Becky & Blake | Wedding at the Onteora Mountain House

Becky & Blake | Wedding at the Onteora Mountain House

Becky & Blake had their wedding at the Onteora Mountain House, a beautiful venue in Catskill State Park, about 100 miles north of New York City. This was a wedding reimagined for COVID 19.

Postponed Weddings | Ways to Honor Your Original Wedding Date

Postponed Weddings | Ways to Honor Your Original Wedding Date

If you have had to postpone your wedding in 2020, this blog is for you. I wanted to share with you a few ways you are still able to honor your original wedding date.

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