Hey there, I’m Redden.

I’m a photographer working with people to capture portraits, weddings, and beyond. More than that—I’m a lifelong observer, a collector of human moments, and someone who’s always been drawn to the layered stories told through portraits and scenery.

It is through the art of photography that I first started to really connect with the world around me. I photograph not for spectacle or social media, but to hold still and bring light to the people that already exist in front me. I hope to meet my subjects in the honest, unfiltered parts of their story, and return what I find with color and life. I feel most alive in spaces that honor vulnerability, where joy and chaos are welcome, and where the human experience is held with the awe it deserves.

I have two cats, Raleigh and Ophelia, who are as devious and delightful as their names suggest. When I’m not working, you’ll find me crafting with miniatures, making people laugh, and saying yes to any excuse to be around my people. I love animals, pasta, and being present for the small, sweet rituals that make life feel full. I never take for granted a deep conversation, a belly laugh, or time spent with family.

Originally from Chicago, I have a groundedness and a deep appreciation for people from all walks of life. My approach is natural, human, and intuitive, guiding gently where needed, and letting the day unfold as it was meant to.

At the heart of it, my work is about joy. I see it as an exchange: to notice all things meaningful, and to return them with the artistry and intention they deserve. That’s what I hope to give every couple, individual, and project I work with.

Meet Raleigh & Ophelia:

From airplane ears to midnight zoomies, these two will get up to just about anything they’re not supposed to. Please feel free to send me pictures of your own pets; there’s not an animal i’ve met that I didn’t love.