My review has been a long time coming!
Brass Key was the first vendor we chose during our wedding planning process - I think even before our venue?! We met Ryan and Nicole at a Panera by their home for an initial chat and they asked us about... our wedding vision, budget, colors, etc. but also fun questions like, “Where are you honeymooning?” Nicole actually said, “Well, you know about Zika, right?” Actually, no, I had no idea what Zika was at that time. Lol. I remember thinking at that moment, “I want these people to be my photographers.” Thankfully, my husband was on the same page!
We really enjoyed our engagement session with Ryan and Nicole. I was glad it was included in the package because we likely would not have done engagement pictures otherwise and it really helped my husband and me become comfortable in front of the camera. We also LOVED how our pictures turned out.
A short while after our session, we found out Nicole was pregnant and due literally five days after our wedding. I was devastated. In all honesty, we thought about finding another team.
In conversations with Ryan, he made me and my husband feel reassured that even if Nicole was not available, he would command the day. Ryan and Nicole always responded to my consistent emails to reassure me.
I am so glad we stuck with Brass Key. Although Nicole had given birth two days prior to our wedding, you would have never known because Ryan was absolute perfection on our day. Ryan and Nicole chose a second shooter who was lovely and professional too; however, you could tell Ryan was totally in his element and in control.
My bridal party, my picky parents, and my guests continually commented on his composure, professional dress, direction, and skill. He had amazing ideas and we got pictures that are better than I dreamed they would be. The editing on our images is great - “there” but still natural - Ryan and Nicole obviously care a lot about the “post-production” too.
We received 1,500 images in eight weeks and I would put Brass Key’s work up against many other Cleveland photographers who come at a higher price point.
If they’re available for your day, you are guaranteed amazing pictures.