Couple kissing in a field at golden hour
Couple lying on a blanket with their hands raised to the sky
Bride, groom and wedding party laughing together in a field
Couple sitting in the grass at sunset, foreheads together
Groom kissing the bride's head at the reception

Christian Baduria

your photographer, your Kuya

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Weddings & elopementsCouples & familiesLifestyle portraitsManchester, New HampshireAvailable to travel

Hi, I'm Christian, and you're welcome to call me Kuya.

It's Filipino for big brother, and it's how I try to show up: warm, patient and looking out for you. Based in Manchester, I photograph couples, weddings, families and lifestyle portraits.

More about me
Christian Baduria raising his camera on a granite mountaintop in golden light
Couple kissing as she shows her ring to the camera
Couple touching noses and smiling in soft backlight
Bride sharing a warm hug in the barn
Guest book and an instant camera on the reception table
Bride smiling during a dance in the barn
Couple walking hand in hand by the water

Recent stories

Bride and groom laughing together at the reception
Rows of white chairs set for a vineyard ceremony

Plate IThe wedding

Raquel & Logan

A barn wedding beside the vineyard, from rows of white chairs in the sun to the last dance under string lights.

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Couple lying on a blanket with their hands raised to the sky
Hand held up to show off the engagement ring

Plate IIThe engagement

Joanna & Dylan

Golden hour, a picnic blanket, a dock on the water, and a ring they couldn't stop looking at.

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Kuya

koo-yah  /  Filipino for big brother

The one who looks out for you, keeps the mood light, and makes sure you feel taken care of. It's how I show up for every session.

A big brother behind the camera

Patient

Nerves are normal. We'll take our time, and I'll guide you through every moment so you can relax into it.

Joyful

I keep things light and easy, so the laughter in your photographs is the real thing.

Looking out for you

From planning the timeline to the last dance, I'm thinking ahead so you don't have to.

Sessions

From a full wedding day to an hour that's all about you.

Weddings & elopements

Starting at $1,800

Barn receptions, vineyard ceremonies and quiet vows, with a 48-hour sneak peek and an engagement session in the larger collections.

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Couples & families

Starting at $250

For two or more of you: engagements, anniversaries, or the whole family together.

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The experience

  1. I

    Say hello

    Tell me about your plans in a short inquiry. I'll reply with my availability and a few ideas.

  2. II

    Plan together

    We'll choose the place, the time and the light. For weddings, I'll help shape the day's timeline.

  3. III

    Receive your gallery

    Hand-edited, high-resolution photographs, delivered in a private online gallery to share and keep.

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@kuyabaduria
Her hand, with the engagement ring, resting on his head as they embrace Framed family wedding photos on a memory table Couple sitting in the grass at sunset, foreheads together Bride smiling during a dance in the barn Couple running through the field in a blur of motion Wedding party striking playful poses in the field Her ringed hand resting in his open palm

Let's make something you'll keep

Tell me your date and what you're dreaming of. I'll take it from there.

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