My Journey to Capturing Your Happily Ever After

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My Journey to Capturing Your Happily Ever After

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From Dream to Reality

The Story Behind LT2 Photography

Hey lovebird— 👋🏾 I’m LaDonna Takyi Taylor, wedding photographer and videographer, and the heart and soul behind LT2 Photography. I’ve always loved capturing moments. As a little girl, I’d wander around with disposable cameras, fascinated that I could freeze time with the click of a button. I saw beauty in people and places others overlooked and I wanted to hold on to that magic forever. But life doesn’t always follow the script we imagine. Encouraged to take a more “practical” path, I spent 13 years working in the mental health field—serving children and families with care, empathy, and deep presence. I don’t regret that work. It shaped me. But in the background, photography never stopped calling.

The Turning Point

Finding My Way    

LaDonna and Shannon Smiling Together in College

Everything changed in 2022, when I lost my best friend, Shannon, to COVID.

Shannon and I had big dreams. Along with our other best friend, Maribeth, we were planning to start a luxury wedding and event business together. Shannon was brilliant with design—colors, textures, details that made people feel something. Maribeth, a culinary artist, wanted to cater. And I? I promised to build us a portfolio of clients—even though I wasn’t fully confident in my photography yet.

We never got to start that business.

And losing Shannon broke something wide open in me.

In my grief, I did what I’ve always done: I got to work. I said yes to every couple, every family, every client who came my way. I didn’t breathe until 2024—when I looked around and realized I had accidentally built a business that was waiting for me to finally show up.

It took loss to wake me up to what really mattered. And when I picked up my camera again, I realized: this is how I keep the promise.
Not in the way we imagined.
But in a way that still honors the dream.

Why Wedding Photography?

I know it may be hard to tell from scrolling social media, but weddings are more than just events.

They’re turning points.
They’re legacy in the making.
They’re the beginning of something sacred and worth remembering.

There are few better reasons to hit the shutter button and stop time. 

With every story I get to capture, I bring the heart of a counselor and the eye of an artist. I look for the quiet moments, the squeeze of a hand, the proud glance from a parent, the joy that can’t be posed. My work isn’t about perfect photos. It’s about honest ones.

What Sets LT2 Photography Apart?

At LT2 Photography, every couple is seen, celebrated, and supported. Whether you’re planning an intimate beach ceremony or a multi-day celebration, I’m here to make the experience feel effortless and meaningful, from our first consult to the final heirloom album.

If you’re looking for a photographer who cares as deeply about your experience as your images, you’re in the right place.

Onward toward Happily Ever After

Starting LT2 Photography wasn’t just a career shift. It was a soul-level decision to live in full color, honor the people I love, as well as the ones that I’ve lost, and help others preserve the moments that matter most. I’m so honored to be part of your journey.

If this story resonates—if you’re looking for a photographer who sees the beauty in your real, unfiltered moments—

I’d be honored to learn more about your love story. Let’s hop on a quick call and see if we’re the right fit. No pressure—just a conversation rooted in care, curiosity, and connection. 🩵 Click here to schedule your connection call

📞 This is a relaxed, no-pressure call where we can get to know each other, talk through your vision, and see if it feels like a good fit—simple as that. 

Oahu Wedding Photographer, LaDonna Taylor of LT² Photography smiling in a bold geometric dress during a branding portrait session in Hawaii

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