Dark Moon Photography

11/04/2026

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🥀🥃 A LITTLE BOOZE, A LITTLE HISTORY & MAYBE A FEW GHOSTS... 👻🖤

POURfection Bartending had the absolute pleasure of pouring drinks for Joanna & Max's beautifully dark, romantic, and wonderfully spooky wedding at the historic Hamilton Mansion in Ripley, NY!

Now, as a bartender, I have to geek out for a second...

Built in 1925 during Prohibition, this mansion has hidden passageways and even a secret speakeasy-style bar! 🥃 There's something SO COOL about bartending somewhere that cocktails may have been poured in secret a century ago. Who knows, maybe a few bartenders from the past were still hanging around, judging my pours! 👻🍸

Joanna & Max, your wedding was the perfect combination of gothic romance, moody elegance, and personality! Thank you for letting us be part of such a unique celebration. 🖤

And the GUESTS?! You guys were an absolute BLAST! The conversations, laughs, and energy made the night unforgettable. You definitely kept the spirits flowing... both kinds! 😉

A HUGE shout out to Dark Moon Photography 📸 Not only did I truly enjoy our conversations throughout the evening, but her work is absolutely STUNNING! She captured every bit of that hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.

Special thanks to The Hamilton Mansion for such an incredible venue!

Here's to love, cocktails, and the bartenders of the past who hopefully approved of my work! 🥃👻

Cheers to Joanna & Max! 🖤🥂

📍 The Hamilton Mansion | Ripley, NY
📸 Dark Moon Photography
🍸 POURfection Bartending LLC

11/02/2026

Bride & Groom Request: “I want dark and moody vibes the whole way through the wedding.” Okay, hold my Diet Coke. I got you. 🖤

Joanna & Max have set the tone for me this entire year. From the moment Jo told me they wanted to do their engagement photos at the Watson-Curtsey, I knew their wedding day would be nothing short of incredible. A perfect combination of fun, personality, and the creative freedom to bring a vision to life. Not to mention, sharing this beautiful space with the ghosts.

Sneaks have been delivered, and I am genuinely in awe of these. Wow. Just wow. The atmosphere, the details, the moments, and every bit of that dark and moody goodness. I couldn’t be happier with how these came together.

Thank you both for bringing me along as you celebrated your entry into forever. Here’s to a love that embraces every shadow, every adventure, and every moment in between.

Til Death Do You Part. 🖤

Vendor List -
Photography - Daяk Moon | NW Pennsylvania Photographer | kamikyze
Bartender - POURfection Bartending
Venue - Hamilton Mansion

Equipment List
Camera(s) - Sony | Sony | Alpha
Lenses - SIGMA America | Sony
Flash - Godox Global
Editing Software - Adobe Lightroom | Adobe Photoshop
Content - Unscripted App | Posing + Galleries + CRM for Photographers | Canva
Booking & Gallery - Session | Pixieset
Others - apple

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10/28/2026

N & M 🖤

Couples maternity sessions have my heart. Documenting this chapter before you both meet the beautiful little human you’ve created — the anticipation, the closeness, and a love that’s already growing.

My hope is that one day you’ll look back on these images and remember that exact feeling. A feeling you can almost touch through a still image. The love. The way you look at one another. The happiness of this big moment and everything in between.

Earth beneath your feet, the moon above you, and your whole world about to change. 🌙

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10/28/2026

I’m going to need a whole contact list just for all the Stutz’s in my phone! 😂

As photographers, we strive to get the “perfect” pose or shot. Sometimes, perfect means something completely different.

When I photograph family sessions, I go with the feeling. I let the kids direct me a little, too. Sure, I’ll put you in what I’m hoping will be a cute pose, but it won’t always turn out like the Pinterest board, and THAT’S OKAY.

I want you to come to your session, bring your family dynamic, and let the kids have fun. The snuggles, the belly laughs, the little hands reaching for yours—that’s where the perfection comes from.

Real smiles. Real giggles. Real, raw emotion. Family photos that feel like YOU.

Because those candid moments often become the memories you’ll treasure most. 🤍

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10/28/2026

Miss Bree for her second Senior Sesh 🖤

I mean look at HER.

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10/28/2026

Noah | Senior

Transitioning into adulthood is such a beautiful step in life. Everything begins to change, and in my opinion, it’s for the better. You’re about to graduate, and your whole life is ahead of you, filled with opportunities, adventures, and possibilities.

Senior portraits are a chance to celebrate who you are right now and capture the excitement of everything still to come.

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10/25/2026

The wedding of 2026 that brought ALL the fun, the good vibes, and a dance floor that never stood a chance. 🔥

Fun fact—I met Rickki years ago while she was working at Chick-fil-A. From the moment I met her, I begged her to come join me at my full-time job. A few years later, she finally did. Who would’ve thought those conversations would eventually lead to me standing behind the camera, capturing her wedding day?

Rickki and Richard, you have an aura about you that words don’t quite capture. Your love is contagious, your connection is beautiful, and your dedication to one another is unmatched. I liked Richard the moment I met him during your engagement session, and seeing you two together made it easy to understand why you chose each other.

Being trusted to document this chapter of your story means more than you know.

More photos to come. Stay tuned!

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Vendor List -
Venue - Bear Ridge Destination
Hair & Make Up - ERIE PA,OH,NY BRIDAL MAKEUP & HAIR STYLISTS
DJ - Steve Maffei Jr
Photographer - Daяk Moon | NW Pennsylvania Photographer

Equipment List -
Camera - Sony | Sony | Alpha
Lenses - Sony | SIGMA America
Booking - Session
Editing Software - Adobe Lightroom | Adobe Photoshop
Content - Canva | Unscripted App | Posing + Galleries + CRM for Photographers
Gallery - Pixieset

10/22/2026

M & K | Motherhood 🖤

Motherhood is a beautiful connection. One that deserves to be captured, documented, and celebrated for everything it truly is.

Watching this beautiful woman become the mother she is today has been something special. I’ve known M for a few years through our work as first responders, and working alongside her has always been a blast. I’ll never forget responding to a call together when she was about nine months pregnant with K, walking down by the lakeside and handling whatever came her way. This woman was doing it all. Even then, I knew she would be an incredible mother.

Now, seeing her with her beautiful little girl, a girl overflowing with personality, makes capturing this chapter even sweeter. We finally had the chance to create something together, and I’m forever grateful she trusted me to document their connection.

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