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

34 reviews

  • KN

    Karen Nicoletti

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Aug 23

    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!

  • MB

    Miranda Boes

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Aug 2, 2026

    We had an amazing experience with For The Taking Photography for our engagement photos. Toby was incredibly friendly and professional, and his work is excellent. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great photography service!

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    Hunter Dolphin

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Jul 28, 2026

    I am so happy I decided to go with For The Taking Photography for my surprise engagement shoot! Toby was super responsive during the planning stage of the proposal and captured the moment perfectly. When taking family and couple photos, Toby was extremely friendly and professional on top of having great vision for our photos. The photos themselves turned out amazing and there were many to choose from.

  • MT

    Marta Tessier

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Jul 24, 2026

    We have worked with Toby to capture our 10th wedding anniversary, and we can't recommend him enough. I had a vision of what I wanted the photoshoot to look like, and he was able to capture it so beautifully. His creativity and positive attitude made the whole process very enjoyable for us, and made us feel like we were having our pictures taken by an old friend. We're so happy we booked him, and we'll cherish these memories and photos forever.

  • FY

    Francheska and Yahbriel Roman

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Jul 21, 2026

    From the moment we met Toby, we knew we had made the right choice. One of the most important things to us was finding a photographer who would make us feel comfortable and genuinely capture the connection between us and he did exactly that. Our engagement session felt relaxed, natural, and never rushed. Toby took the time to guide us, made us feel at ease in front of the camera, and created an experience that was just as enjoyable as the photos themselves. He's been incredibly organized throughout the process, which has made wedding planning so much less stressful. When we got our engagement photos back, we were blown away. He captured our love and personalities so beautifully, and the photos feel authentic to us. We couldn't be happier with our experience and are even more excited to have Toby photograph our wedding. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented, professional photographer who truly cares about his clients.


Preferred vendors of For The Taking Photography

Venue
Eolia Mansion at Harkness State Park

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.