Hey there,

I'm Eric Cousineau, a documentary and fine arts photographer with a passion for capturing love stories. After seeing too many of my friends' wedding photos that didn't do justice to the beauty of their special day, I felt called to bring my artistic eye to wedding photography.

Whether you're planning a Santa Fe wedding or tying the knot in a far-off destination, I'm here to make sure your magical moments are captured for a lifetime. I've been fortunate enough to work with couples who appreciate the artistry and beauty of wedding photography, and I can't wait to create a unique and stunning collection of images that reflect the emotions and joy of your big day.

Let's work together to create wedding portraits that will transport you back to that special day every time you look at them. Get ready for a collection as vast and breathtaking as the Southwestern landscapes and skies that make Santa Fe such a magical wedding destination.

Thank you for showing me a vision of my wedding that exceeds my own memories.
— Natalie
  • Eric Cousineau—has completely exceeded our expectations. He keeps us up to date on the timing of each component (album, slideshow, proof book, etc.), but what has been so great is the quality of everything he sends. He created a slideshow set to our first dance music that we could forward to friends. I didn't even realize we got this, but I got a leather bound box with a customized case with a hard copy video of the slideshow. Everything has been like that—better than we expected. Plus, he was great to work with on the day of the wedding as he is so comfortable to be around.

    Emily

  • The pictures you took are really amazing. Thank you for showing me a vision of my wedding that exceeds my own memories....

    Natalie

  • Just wanted to let you know I got everything you sent over. I love them—they’re beautiful. Makes me want to run out and get engaged so I can hire you. :)

    Kristina

    Wedding and Social Catering Manager

  • Just wanted to thank you so much for your hard work yesterday—we had a great time, and are looking forward to seeing the photos! Many people commented on how proficient & professional you were—we all appreciated being able to shoot pics quickly, & enjoy the evening!

    Heather

  • Brad and I wanted to thank you so much for coming to FL to shoot our wedding. Hope that you had a great time. I know you definitely got some great pictures at the end of the night—hope you had fun. Thanks again!! We can't wait to see the pictures! You are the best photographer!

    Jessica and Brad

  • The pictures are fabulous. Thanks for doing such a wonderful job at capturing the nuances of our special day and all with a great sense of humor!

    Kristen

  • "They are amazing!! You are amazing!! I just left a message with my friend getting married in Sept. about you!! You captured soooo many amazing moments, thank you! I will let the guests know about this so they can order any prints they would like. Let us know when we could get the digital files, as you can imagine we are VERY excited about all of this." You rock!

    You rock!

    Love, Taran

  • "Jeffrey just forwarded me your new blog & I just had to say how awesome it all looks, bonkers I tell ya, bonkers!! I am so psyched for you to do our wedding & of course to finally meet you in person!"

    YYAAHHOOOOO!!!!!-

    Heidi

  • "ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! You're the best Eric. I love the one with me posing with my sisters and cousin. Thank you so much!!"

    ~Gena

  • "Eric, These are phenomenal. I can't tear myself away and should have waited until the end of the day to take a peak because now I'm afraid I won't get anything done today. You did an incredible job and captured so much of the spirit of the evening... THANK YOU!

    Description goes herThanks again! And a very merry Christmas to you and your family!"

    ~Kathleene

  • "LOVE THEM! LOVE YOU! Thanks. They are ALL just great. You rock." ~Blakeley

    ~Blakeley

  • "Dan and I have managed to look through about the first 500 photos so far, haha. It's taking a while. Dan thinks you are some sort of superhero whose superpower happens to be omnipresence . . . and maybe invisibility too. Needless to say, it's going to take a lot of thought to decide what pictures we'll be ordering."

    ~Rebecca and Dan

  • "Dear Eric, Thanks for capturing our special day, and for being so flexible. Mike and I have had fun working with you and we look forward to seeing the final pics. Let's hang out again the next time we're in SF - hopefully we can meet Hunter and Milo!"

    ~Joanie & Mike

  • "Hola mister, i have to tell you I LOVE THE PHOTOGRAPHS ( i keep on saying pictures :) you really did a great job!!! I'm kinda sad now, I have no more reasons to harrass you :( Hopefully we can find someone getting married out here in Tucson so we can have another reason to bother you :) Thanks again !!"

    ~Robin and Dustin

Who We Are

  • Eric Cousineau is a documentary wedding and fine arts photographer located in the American Southwest. Eric obtained his BFA in photography in 2003 from the College of Santa Fe, and began his wedding photography career in 2007. Eric Cousineau's recent body of commissioned work, Essential Workers, highlights his award-winning black-and-white portrait techniques. Visit Eric’s fine-art collection here.

  • Hunter is a skilled lighting technician with a passion for athletics and STEM. When he's not setting up equipment for events, he enjoys participating in sports and solving complex math problems. Hunter is particularly inspired by the way engineering and mathematics can be utilized to create cutting-edge lighting designs.

  • Milo is a talented PA and lighting tech with a passion for food and entertainment. When he's not setting up equipment for events, he loves to watch "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Milo is particularly inspired by Guy Fieri's kindness and how he helps mom and pop restaurants by featuring them on his show in a positive light.

Contact us

cousineaustudios@gmail.com
(505) 795-8158

How we’re different

By working with a fine arts photographer you get a wedding collection centered on award-winning portrait techniques and practices.

FAQs

  • I started studying black-and-white darkroom techniques back in 1999 with David Scheinbaum and Janet Russek. Since then, I've studied with documentary and art photographers like Steve Fitch, Nancy Sutor, Tony O’Brien, and Debbie Caffrey while refining my practice. What that means is that by working with a fine arts photographer, you'll get a wedding collection that's focused on award-winning portrait techniques and practices.

  • I use Fujifilm mirrorless cameras. They are excellent.

  • Short answer, we offer both! Additional fees may inccur for film depending on how many rolls you would like used throughout your wedding day.

  • Within 72 hours after your wedding you will get 5 teaser images for sharing with family, friends and socials. All wedding images will be delivered between 4 to 6 weeks after the wedding date. Expedited service is available for a 2-4 week delivery, with an additional rush charge fee.

  • All our services and a la carte options are available here.

  • Engagement sessions are an excellent way to get comfortable with the cameras before the big day, and give our team ample time to see how you and your spouse interact. $800 covers all engagement session photography services, within a 50 mile range to Santa Fe, NM. Additional fee for travel over 50 miles.

  • Of course—this is your special day! Let me know what your must-haves are and we will work those in.

  • Join me for a 15 minute free consultation to make sure you have all your questions answered and get the right package for your wedding. Schedule here. Your wedding date will be confirmed upon receipt of a non-refundable retainer fee of 50%. Balance is due one month prior to wedding date.

  • Submit here. Please allow 3 days for email response due to high volume.