Photography that brings your wedding day
into focus.
So you won’t be left saying,
“It was all a blur.”
Let’s slow down time through careful planning and candid pictures.
Let’s craft a day that feels like your love and a deep exhale.
Maybe you’re not a “wedding person,”
But now you’re getting married!
You want to be fully present for it.
You want to remember every detail.
Golden Door Photography is queer-owned Boston-based wedding photography with a big scoop of true-to-you wedding planning advice on top.
We capture unique and beautiful love stories with less posing and
more magic.
"Shay is our 'family member' behind the camera.
My favorite gift is watching the years of your
- Hirner-Reed Family
2017
Engagement:
Maynard, MA
2022
Maternity:
Crane Beach
2023
Fall Foliage:
Menotomy Rocks Park
2018
Wedding:
Lord Thompson Manor
2024
Christmas:
holiday tree farm
2022
Newborn:
Ames Studio
Your wedding is just the beginning.
life unfold.
She has photographed nearly all of the major milestones in our relationship. She gives us beautiful, honest, and intimate portraits of all of the important, but fleeting moments in our lives. 'Thank you' feels inadequate."
Melissa Rabbitt Photography
it is the privilege of my life to capture a piece of your life’s legacy. I also take it really, really seriously.
Can I get sappy for a minute?
Here’s how I’ll prove it:
The story of your life is about more than where you go and how you get there. It's about who you choose to walk with. Your love is your legacy.
Regular check ins! When I get to your wedding, I’ll simply be another friend cheering you on (with a camera).
Nearly a decade of experience and advice. We’ll structure your day around what matters most to you.
Gentle guidance. You’ll look hot AF without posing or performing.
Wedding Advice
How to Include Important People in your Wedding When You Don’t Have a Wedding Party
Should You Have an Engagement Session?
Why I Wish I Had Done A First Look
The Post-Wedding Podcast
Once upon a time, I made a podcast!
Listen in on conversations with six real couples as we discuss how they crafted authentic marriage celebrations.
Listen now:
True to You
How to Plan a Wedding That’s
Wedding planning can be overwhelming, but I want this to feel easy for you.
Are skeptics getting in the way of your laid-back or non-traditional wedding plans? This guide will help you manage their expectations
