Hi, I'm AJ

I am an Award-Winning & Published Wedding Photographer in Harrisburg, PA. I enjoy seeing people smile and creating memories in front of my camera. I am passionate about making people laugh and cry with tears of happiness through my photos and videos. I aim for an end product that you will continue to cherish for many years to come. One of my brides told me that she watched her wedding videos on repeat from lunch time when it was uploaded, till her phone ran out of battery later that same day. If I can make you cry happy tears while you replay all the moments that made that day so special, I know that I've done my job well.

My goal is to capture timeless art and create long lasting friendships. I want to make my clients feel like friends or family and really get to know them so I can give them exactly what they are looking for.

Every job is different. No two days are ever the same. Photography and videography have allowed me to work with some of the most amazing people and I feel blessed to have the opportunity to help them create memories that will last a lifetime.

Meet My Vendors

Mau Creative Studios

Annie and Jeremy, partners in life and photography, find joy capturing moments together through their cameras. Based in Washington D.C., but travel all around the world, they specialize in portraits, engagements, and weddings.

Niki Penola


Graphic designer and photographer from FL, Niki Penola has worked alongside AJ Pastor since college. Being a graphic designer, Niki specializes in branding, custom labels, invitations, menus, etc., the list goes on and on. If you can think it, Niki can bring your wedding's vision into reality.

Justin Niere


Based in Florida. Head of video production and broadcasting for Orlando Filipino SDA church, Justin Niere is an experienced filmmaker and videographer with a talent in visual storytelling.

GallerieQ


Lindsey & Erick Quinones, the husband and wife team behind Gallerie Q, have always been creatives at heart, even planning their own wedding. Together they branded and designed every part of their wedding from planter boxes made from pallets, to faux mercury glass votives, to custom labels for their wedding favors, to all their paper needs–invitations, menus, programs, signage, you name it.

Mahani Events


Mahani Events is the one-stop resource for unique, beautifully designed, and expertly executed events. With close partnerships with amazing vendors, Mahani Events aims to interpreting your vision and ideas, seamlessly bringing them to life. From logistics and layout to entertainment and timelines, they will take care of every detail.

Cedrik Principe


Locally based in Portland, Oregon, Cedrik finds that nature and creativity have good chemistry. A photographer by day, and a nurse (RN) by night. "I’m all about details & authentic moments. That’s why my work has that cinematic & documentary style feel to it, because I love to tell a story."