My name is Adam Gori, the owner and sole photographer of First Person Photography. I photograph weddings and families, taking all the photographs on location—in your home or any place meaningful to you.
The guiding principle of First Person Photography is the preservation of the integrity of the moment. I do my utmost not to direct what happens. To me, respecting the integrity of the moment includes relying on the light that is naturally available on location, so I don’t use flash or lighting equipment. I do this mainly out of respect for the natural harmony of your environment, but also to encourage an environment that is relaxed and comfortable. This approach often results in spontaneous pictures that could never have been planned or staged.
I photograph with black and white film and use classic film cameras and lenses manufactured during the heyday of black-and-white film photography. The pictures that result stand out for their classic quality, simplicity, and the serene dignity that shines through the finished print, allowing the personality and atmosphere of you, your home, or your event to emerge naturally. I still do enlargements by order in a traditional wet darkroom, carefully crafting a print that honors the classic hands-on craft of photography and that is a nuanced and unique work of art.
Member of Professional Photographers of America