Meet, Austin Durand
Hello, I'm Austin Durand—a young man committed to working with genuinely amazing people, capturing real moments, and building a legacy through remarkable photography that is rich in imagination, real, and full of passion.
Where It All Started
I’ve always needed to create — it’s just how I’m wired. Creativity feels like one of those things where, if you have the bug, you’ll go insane if you don’t use it. Total blessing and curse situation. So I knew early on that I needed a career where my brain could just be itself.
Funny enough, I didn’t plan on being a photographer. For a while, I thought I’d be more of a sound guy or maybe a video editor. But I took a photo class in college, and I actually liked the editing process more than I expected. I started taking more photos just to have stuff to edit… and somewhere along the way, I fell in love with the whole thing.
A year or two before graduation, I realized photography was it — and from that point on, I went all in.
The Hustle Begins
Once I knew where I was headed, I became obsessed with improving — fast. My brain locked in on progress. I took extra classes, practiced constantly, and chased opportunities. Eventually, one of my professors — who also runs a photography company — noticed my work and invited me to assist at a wedding.
That one gig turned into an unpaid internship where I assisted at around 50 weddings. It was a grind — long hours, lots of gear-hauling, and not much sleep. But it gave me a crash course in real-world photography, and I kept getting better. After the internship, I started second shooting and earning my first bit of income. I used that to invest in real gear and kept reinvesting everything back into my growth.
Launching My Own Business
After graduating, I found myself in a situation no new grad wants — looking for a job in a market that wasn’t looking back. I realized pretty quickly that starting my own business wasn’t just my best option — it was the right one. Not just because it was tough to get hired with my degree, but because I wanted to shape my own future. I wanted to work on things that matter to me, with people who matter to me.
What I Do Now
These days, I shoot all kinds of work — portraits, branding, food & beverage, editorial, weddings, and more. My obsession with getting better led me to explore different styles, lighting setups, and creative approaches. I’m not locked into one “look” — I let the story, the client, and the vibe guide the final result.
Why I Do It
I love the creative process — not just during the shoot, but everything that leads up to it. Coming up with imaginative concepts, playing with light, experimenting with new ideas — that’s where I feel most alive. And nothing beats the moment when a client is genuinely overjoyed with the photos they receive. That reaction makes all the work worth it.
The impact I want to make depends on the person and the purpose. For couples, I want them to feel what they felt on their wedding day — all the emotion and connection that brought them together. For high school seniors, I want their portraits to reflect who they are — their real personality, not some forced version. And for brands, I want them to be ecstatic because the images don’t just look good — they feel like their brand.
I want to leave an impact on every client I work with. And I want to create art I’m proud of — work that means something, not just to them, but to me too.
Service Area
Durand Digital is based out of Lititz PA as seen on the map. Travel is never an issue and we frequently serve in the Harrisburg Area, Pocono’s and surrounding Philadelphia areas. If travel will be over an hour and a half away (calculated by google maps) there is a travel fee of $0.85 Per Mile. Destination Wedding and Events are always welcome. If you are interested in a destination shoot please include this information when contacting us!