Moments framed in time
 
 
Before you share your story,
Let us tell you ours.
 
 
Meet the Team
Perspective, intention and the art of noticing.
Melinna DeMartini
Photographer
Melinna is an editorial wedding photographer with a heart for storytelling and a love for 35mm film. With a background rooted in art and a life shaped by connection, she’s drawn to all unfiltered moments — the messy, beautiful realness of everyday life. Her work is deeply personal: honest, nostalgic, and full of soul. Whether it’s a soft glance, a child’s laugh, or the warmth of home, Melinna captures what it feels like, not just what it looks like.
Kai DeMartini
Videographer
Kai is a wedding filmmaker & super8 lover who leads with intention and heart. An observer by nature, he’s drawn to the quiet, undercurrents of a wedding day — the subtle glances, the nervous smiles, the unspoken moments that say everything. With a background in visual arts, he crafts films that are intimate, thoughtful, and deeply genuine. He doesn’t just document — he connects. His work is about depth and preserving the feeling behind every frame.
Our Story
We’re so stoked you’re here — truly. We’re Mili & Kai, newlyweds who just planted fresh roots in New York after running our creative business in Texas for the past nine years. We were both born in California (South for Mili, North for Kai), but New York holds a special kind of meaning for us — it’s where we met, where our story began, and now, where we’re building our life together.
We’re endlessly drawn to the outdoors — the ocean, camping trips, surf sessions, long hikes, paddle boards at sunset — especially when they’re shared with our family, closest friends, and our dog, Bruno. That sense of connection, movement, and presence shapes not only how we live, but how we create.
Photography and filmmaking began as creative outlets — a way to hold onto fleeting moments. With both of our families rooted in the wedding industry, it didn’t take long to realize this work felt familiar… and deeply aligned. Weddings, in particular, hold a special place in our hearts. There’s nothing quite like a day where all the people you love most gather with intention — where time slows, emotions are worn openly, and every moment carries meaning. Being trusted to witness and preserve that — the quiet glances, the nervous laughter, the unplanned magic — is something we’ll never take lightly.
What started as a passion project grew into a full-time calling — one that continues to light us up every single day. Mili’s work is nostalgic and emotive, centered on the real, the raw, and the beautifully imperfect. Kai’s filmmaking brings depth and intention, blending cinematic storytelling with emotion, movement, and a strong sense of place. Together, we create honest, soulful visuals that celebrate connection in all its wild, tender, and in-between forms.
After a decade of building our business in Texas, stepping into this next chapter on the East Coast feels both grounding and full-circle. We’re deeply grateful to do what we love — documenting love stories in a way that feels lived-in, intentional, and true. Whether we’re creating here in New York, along the California coast, or wherever the road leads next, we’re always ready to adventure alongside you. So… where to next?
What we are:
- Editorial photographers who curate moments with intention—guiding light, shaping atmosphere, and directing gently without ever overpowering the moment. We lean into natural connection and romantic prompts, not awkward prom poses.
- Drawn to real connection over perfection
- Observers of the in-between moments—the quiet, the chaotic, and everything in between
- Storytellers who follow emotion as it unfolds naturally
- Collaborators who want you to feel comfortable, seen, and at ease
- Passionate about preserving how your day felt
- People who care deeply about connection—between you, your loved ones, and your day as a whole
What we're not:
- About stiff posing
- Here to turn your day into a over-rehearsed, staged photoshoot
- Chasing perfection or overly curated versions of your story
- Trying to make you look like someone else in your photos
- Detached observers; we’re fully present and emotionally invested in what’s unfolding
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Ready to connect?
IN THE PAST 10 YEARS, WE'VE WORKED WITH HUNDREDS OF COUPLES, ASSISTED THEM WITH PLANNING, PICKING LOCATIONS, CREATING A TIMELINE, AND SO MUCH MORE.
So, are you ready?