Natural, story-driven wedding photography across Western Mass and the Pioneer Valley — from the getting-ready nerves to the last dance. I catch the moment before it happens, and I turn your gallery around fast.
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Years on the sidelines of fast-moving games taught me to read a room and never miss the frame that matters. That's the same instinct your wedding day needs.
The laugh, the first look, the quiet second before the aisle. I shoot the story of your day as it actually unfolds.
Every wedding comes with a planned family shot list, so the formals move quickly, nobody's missed, and you get back to the party.
Previews soon after the day and your full gallery without the months-long wait. The excitement shouldn't have to wait.
Get comfortable on camera before the big day — and get images for your save-the-dates and website.
Send me your date and venue. I'll confirm availability and walk you through coverage options and pricing.
We build a timeline and a formals shot list together — optional engagement session included in most packages.
I capture the whole story, then turn your gallery around fast so you can relive it and share it right away.
I love building relationships with Western Mass planners and venues. If you're looking for a reliable, fast-turnaround photographer to recommend to your couples, let's talk.
Nolan Lessard of ShotByLessard is a wedding photographer based in West Springfield, Massachusetts, shooting weddings and engagement sessions across the Pioneer Valley and Western Mass. His style is natural and story-driven — real moments over stiff posing — backed by years of fast-paced event and sports photography experience. He's now booking 2027 weddings.
Wedding coverage with ShotByLessard starts at $399.99 for ceremony coverage, with packages that add couple and family portraits and full reception coverage. The exact price depends on hours, coverage, and locations. Reach out through shotbylessardmedia.com for a straightforward quote with no pressure.
Book 12 to 18 months out. Couples planning 2027 weddings should reach out now — prime dates and peak-season weekends go first, and booking early locks your date and rate. ShotByLessard is booking 2027 weddings and engagement sessions now.
Yes. Engagement sessions are a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding, and they give you images for save-the-dates and your website. ShotByLessard shoots engagement sessions on location across Western Mass and the Pioneer Valley.
Yes. ShotByLessard is based in West Springfield and photographs weddings throughout Western Massachusetts — Springfield, Northampton, Amherst, Holyoke, Longmeadow and the whole Pioneer Valley — and travels across New England for destination weddings.
Depending on your package, coverage can include the ceremony, couple and family formal portraits, and the full reception. Every wedding comes with a planned formals shot list so the family photos move fast and nobody is missed, plus fast gallery turnaround. Tell ShotByLessard what you need and he'll build the right package.
Fast. ShotByLessard turns galleries around quickly — you'll see a set of previews soon after the day and your full gallery without the months-long wait some studios require.
Send me your date and venue and I'll get right back to you with availability and pricing — no pressure.
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