Cinematic Photography
for the nostalgic at heart
COURTNEY
LEE MIENER
is a film and digital photographer documenting weddings for modern couples who are planning personalized and curated celebrations that ring true to them.
She fosters a sense of ease and connection with couples, which allows her to capture an honest essence of their special day.
Courtney first discovered the beauty of visual storytelling through cinema, and her background in filmmaking influences how she observes the beauty and complexity in each moment on a wedding day. Her work has been seen in publications such as Anti-Bride, The New York Times, British Vogue, and Rangefinder Mag.
Values
Your wedding day is a once in a life time experience.
As your photographer, i value connection, understanding, and clarity, so that you are able to walk into your wedding day feeling ready to experience its magic.
my goal is to capture images that feel thoughtful, dynamic, and, above all, lived in.
KIND WORDS
“Planning a wedding requires hundreds of decisions, and no decision was easier than the one we made when we picked Courtney to be our photographer. She was our number one choice before we met with vendors. After our meeting with her, I felt 1) she understood who we are as a couple 2) she knew what we envisioned our wedding to be 3) she would be fun to hang out with all day. Those feelings were cemented after our engagement session with her and Samuele in Big Sur. We had a blast during the shoot, and the photos are breathtaking--more beautiful than we ever imagined! The two of them are supremely talented and wonderful to work with. I call them our magic makers.”
- Amanda & Justin
“We were beyond thrilled Courtney was our photographer. We had a very specific desire for lots of film photography that matched our lives (queer artists in Brooklyn) and Courtney and Sam got us exactly what we wanted and more. They helped us feel supported and safe on a very vulnerable day. I can honestly say that hiring them was one of the best decisions we made!” - Lauren & Sarah
“Where do I begin? I got a recommendation for Courtney from a few mutual friends once I got engaged and I am so incredibly happy I choose them. Courtney and Sam are a fantastic duo and they were the most prompt vendor I have dealt with during this whole process. From our first phone call to get to know each other better, to emailing to find the perfect engagement photo site it felt like we were old friends . Once my fiancé and I met with Courtney and Sam at our engagement location (which was beyond beautiful her recommendations are phenomenal) we all hit it off and it didn't feel staged or pressured at all. They were able to capture our emotions and relationship perfectly .” - Megan & Evan
“When we started looking for wedding photographers, the one thing we knew is that we wanted to work with someone who was a true artist--someone who wouldn't just take the posed photos of our families, but someone whose work would capture the emotions and feelings of our wedding day. With Courtney, we got all of that and more. Our wedding photos are now cherished artwork. And if a great product wasn't enough, Courtney was easy to work with, positive, accommodating, and communicative. I would hire Courtney again in a minute!” - Alyssa & Marcus
INFO
I work alongside couples and planners to create a bespoke experience, with wedding day coverage starting at $10,000.
This includes up to 10 hours of photography on both film and digital cameras, one photographer, and travel within the United States.
Other services include: wedding weekend coverage, rehearsal dinner, engagement session, and second photographer.
Elopements start at $6,500.
I take on a limited number of weddings each year so that I am able to most thoughtfully dedicate myself to each celebration.
THANK YOU
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