For The Taking Photography

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $1,500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $725

About For The Taking Photography

For The Taking Photography

Hi, I’m Toby, the photographer behind For The Taking Photography, based in Niantic and serving southeastern Connecticut and the shoreline. I photograph weddings, engagements, portraits, and special events with a natural, heartfelt, and storytelling approach. My style is a mix of candid moments and gentle direction so you can feel comfortable, present, and fully yourself in front of the camera.

I’m passionate about capturing the moments that matter most — the real emotions, quiet in-between moments, and details that make your story unique. Clients know me for being easy to work with, responsive, and committed to creating a smooth, enjoyable experience from start to finish. If you’re looking for timeless, meaningful photos and a photographer who genuinely cares about your story, I’d love to connect and hear more about your vision.

Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Photo box
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Wedding album

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

37 reviews

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    Emma Sked

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 12

    Toby is amazing!! He has photographed our engagement and elopement and we plan to use him for our formal wedding in 2028. Toby is personable, kind, creative, and captured us so well. We love every single photo!

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    Alfredo Perez

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 8, 2026

  • MM

    Melissa McLeish

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 8, 2026

    My fiancé and I did an engagement shoot with Toby. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with him. He offered lots of suggestions for pics and asked if we had any ideas we’d like to implement. He was very friendly and conversational. We LOVE the way our pics came out.

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    Alisha

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 5, 2026

    Toby did an amazing job with our family photos. He was warm, professional, and perfectly executed our goal of having photos that captured fun family moments on the beach. We are beyond happy with how the photographs turned out. I highly recommend Toby!

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    Karen Nicoletti

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Aug 23, 2026

    We are so happy that we booked with Toby! He was friendly, professional, and super easy to work with. Our session was a family photo shoot with 15 people ages 1 to 71, and Toby made the whole process efficient and fun for everyone. We received our gallery quickly, and everyone was thrilled with the quality of the photos!

Preferred vendors of For The Taking Photography

Venue
Eolia Mansion at Harkness State Park
Waterford, CT
Definitely. I edit all photos I take. Final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful.
My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 3-4 weeks after your wedding. I do offer sneak peeks a day or two after the wedding.
I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.
You can expect about 100 to 120 images per hour of photographing. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors.
No, I prefer focusing on photography only, so you can get the best wedding pictures possible.
Typically, couples book me about 8-12 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.
Sometimes, I’ll bring one or more assistant photographers depending on the size of your wedding.

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