About this vendor
Brigette Burgman Photography is based in Chicago, IL, and offers wedding photography services to couples in the surrounding areas and beyond. I'm all about the adventure in life & love! Candid, adventurous, and natural are 3 words to describe my approach to photography! I'm fascinated by the constant natural beauty we find every day outside and focus heavily on bringing landscapes and nature into your photographs as much as possible.
To me, experiences are far greater than anything we can buy in life. I value experiences more than anything and want to help you create your dream experience wedding day through photos. I also put a strong emphasis on the relationship and bond we will have with each other, and I want to help you every step of the way!
I use natural light to create breathtaking images that will last you a lifetime. My approach is to not pose you into stiff, awkward stances, but rather direct you in a way that gives you a meaningful and memorable experience! I am based in Chicago but will be moving to Fort Collins in the spring. I am so excited to start documenting my favorite thing ever: mountain weddings! Capturing you celebrating in mother earth's beauty is my jam! Say hello, and let's start planning your dream wedding!
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Vintage
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2020 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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We had the absolute BEST experience with Brigette!!! We decided to search for an elopement photographer last minute, found her, and couldn't be happier with our experience! She was...
very accommodating with our tight timeline and made the entire experience so seamless and easy. We received a gallery of preview photos so fast and are beyond happy with how they turned out! She was so fun to work with and made us feel comfortable the entire time. I highly recommend working with Brigette for any of your photography needs!!!
Brigette is the best! She is exactly the type of person and photographer you want for your wedding. She is detailed in finding the best spot. She is always prepared - she was check...
ing the weather the day of to prepare for backup and communicated all of this with me. She has such a calm and positive presence about her that is exactly what you want for your special day. I have gotten SO many compliments on our pictures.
If you are looking for photos that are UNIQUE and customized to your relationship- look no further the photographer of your dreams does exist! Brigette rocks for many reasons, she ...
has an amazing personality, awesome sense of style and of course an eclectic yet modern approach to photography that is unlike anything I’ve ever seen!
When I started looking at wedding photographers I researched a ton! The price ranges were from $699 all the way up to 5k (just to see what that was all about). When I found Brigette she stood out to me because her photos stood out from the rest! A lot of the photographers I researched were good but they all had the same “posey” & “A-Typical” look to them- even the higher priced photographer just had the same look and everything blended together.
Brigette’s photography captures the essence of the people in the photo and builds around that. No couple will ever have the same photo because she brings out that individuality in that moment- which to me is priceless!
She was very accommodating and met with my husband and I first for coffee and went over the vibe I was going for. After meeting with her that sealed the deal and we booked her for our wedding!
We also booked an engagement session with her which was amazing! She surprised us and brought along a little Bluetooth speaker and played out first dance song “Golden Hour” during the golden hour we were taking pictures in! Talk about going the extra mile! If I ever need professional pictures done again I will defiantly be using Brigette. She really sets the bar for wedding photos and when you check out her Instagram and website you will see why- let her photos speak for themselves!
Brigette did an absolutely incredible job shooting our wedding. From making sure we were organized before the big day, to being flexible getting to different locations, to making e...
veryone comfortable and encouraging a fun shoot, Brigette was perfect. Our pictures turned out so much better than I even expected. She captured some sweet more serious moments, and also everyone having a total ball. She was also able to get a second shooter that made it possible to get more quality shots. Her second shooter Claire also was a great hype woman! They both made us crack up which helped ease the anxiety that comes with the big day. I would recommend her a million times over. I owe her a big thanks for displaying my boho wedding so beautifully!!
Working with Brigette Burgman has been such a pleasure and joy. I was super surprised to get engaged and had the thought, oh boy... now I have to plan a wedding and where do I star...
t? How should my engagement photos look? Where do I go from here? Etc. If you are like me and haven't thought a ton about your vision months post-engagement, Brigette will help you curate that vision overtime.
Brigette is one of the kindest, *soulful, and happy people I've ever met. She shines smiles, great energy, and relaxation. At the same time, she is an amazing business owner. She is quick to respond to questions, diligent with my emails and texts, takes my calls anytime I need her and is more than a photographer...she is a friend and partner in our relationship. Bridgette is more than a photographer, because she is a helpful wedding consultant. Brigette helped me quickly identify which outfit choices and color schemes will help the photos really pop in nature.
Brigette is a soul mama which means she is not effected by stress or chaos. She is relaxed, she is calm in the moment and quick to capture the most beautiful moments. I.E., When I am freaking out, Brigette is calm and composed and making me smile and laugh. Brigette is flexible when things change quickly and has a willingness to adapt to any atmosphere or environment. She's also very in tune with how I'm feeling and find herself leveling out in balance.
Brigette is a sun chaser. If you are interested in seeing gorgeous photos of you and your partner with tons of natural light around sunset, Brigette is for you. Brigette is the best at chasing the sun and getting the lighting you need for that fluffy, golden hour look everyone is looking for. Brigette was also willing to try out weird and funky ideas that my fiance had, and was totally willing to try things out she hadn't thought of before.
For being a new photographer and a new business owner, I was beyond pleased with her engmnt/wedding package pricing as well as her playbook of photography resources. Also, BB was very flexible in my negotiations in terms of budget, was willing to work with me and meet me where I wanted to be $ wise. Brigette was also willing to change and adapt in terms of hours needed on the day-of ceremony, and told me "we can always add hours, even on the day of the wedding". I feel so supported.
One of my favorite things about Brigette is that she plans to be at my wedding a minimum of 2 days early just to ensure she gets settled into the space, sets ample time to explore and can observe any great natural areas (outside of my venue) to really capture the beauty of the nature scenes themselves.
Brigette has prioritized me and Blake, over my family photos or friend photos. Yes, getting photos of my guests is very important but she's aware that couples are very likely to be separated with all going on at a wedding ceremony. Brigette has committed to making the focus about Blake and I in nature, versus my family only and a few shots of us.
If you are interested, set up a call and discuss the options with Brigette. Send her an email and check out all this amazing work she's created in the last year. You won't be dissapointed!
Sincerely,
JQ
Brigette is a MUST HAVE addition to your special day. Her ability to bring your specific vision to life is incredibly special! Brigette’s attention to detail and enthusiastic perso...
nality put everyone at ease during one of the hotest days of the year!
I highly recommend her for your special day!
Three words: Brigette is PHENOMENAL!
She is great at communicating, professional, and willing to go the extra mile to make the shoot be just right for you.
My fiance and I are rec...
ently engaged and were in the process of moving out of state when it all happened. I wanted to get our engagement photos done before we moved, which didn't give us a lot of time. I found Brigette on The Knot and immediately fell in love with her creativity and style! I reached out and was immediately impressed with her response time and her content from the website. She is the BEST at communicating with you and making sure your ideas are all heard. She worked with us and thankfully we were able to set a date before we completely moved to our new place. We had some odd, nerdy ideas for our session and she made them come to life. In the few short weeks we were in contact before the shoot, Brigette was there helping through outfit planning, new potential ideas, and making sure the location would be perfect for what we wanted. I could not be more in love with our pictures. They came out AMAZING and we had such a wonderful time. Brigette is fantastic at making the photo shoot fun with just the right about of silly to get the most candid, real smiles and laughs. I highly, highly recommend Brigette for future photo needs!
Brigette Burgman was the perfect choice of photographer for my Bridal Shower. She listened carefully to what and who I wanted photographed and captured the day in a charming way wi...
th love and light in each photograph. She was professional, yet warm and friendly through the planning prior to the event and during the short time I was lucky enough to have booked her for, during prime wedding season in the summertime. The gallery I have of her work are amazing memories of a day I'll look back on for a lifetime now. Book Brigette, you won't be disappointed!
Brigette is the definition of amazing. We had a crazy big wedding party, but she still managed to take beautiful pictures. She has amazing patience, which helped with my big crazy ...
family. We couldn't be more grateful for her and all of the beautiful work she did! Thanks, Brigette!
Brigette is simply amazing! What first drew us to her was her incredible work, of course. It stands out above the rest and there are many photographers out there. And not only does...
she take breathtaking photos but she radiates wonderful, positive energy. Everyone at our wedding was raving about how great she was and when they finally saw our actual pictures, they were floored, as were we! The only negative thing we would say is that it was too difficult deciding on our faves as they were all.so.stunning. The passion Brigette has for photography is fully evident and that same passion is felt from her throughout your special day with every click of the cam!
Brigette did a spectacular job taking our wedding photos. She is very professional, organized, artistic and FUN too! She helped me organize our whole wedding day and offered so m...
any creative, fresh ideas. She has such an eye for beauty. Brigette was also flexible as to what we wanted and rolled with the punches. We absolutely love our wedding day photos!!!
Your wedding day, to most, is one of the most intimate and special days in your life. Whether you are eloping or have a huge venue and guests, you want someone you can trust to cap...
ture your day perfectly. This photographer will be documenting delicate details and intimate events throughout your wedding day. You’ll need someone who is talented and has vision when you simply have a million other things on your mind. You’ll want them to capture your day in a way that is all your own and unique to you as a couple. You’ll want someone who can get your family to smile and be ready when it’s their time to take a photo. People underestimate the power of a wedding photographer but I am here to tell you it will be one of the most important wedding decisions you make. Brigette is not only a talented photographer, she is passionate about making your day special. She truly cares about her clients and she works to make sure that when you get your photos you are in awe from how beautiful your day was. The last thing you will want to do is create and plan your special day, spending months or years planning and not have someone you can trust to capture all your hard work and celebration perfectly. Brigette is incredibly thorough and she will want to discuss your timeline to ensure that she can use her time to your advantage. If you’ve been looking for a wedding photographer and can’t make a decision I strongly urge you to reach out to Brigette. My husband and I agree that it was by far the best money that we spent. You realize that your wedding photos are an investment and we know we invested our money in the right photographer! Thank you Brigette for making our day so special!
Working with Brigette was one of the most enjoyable parts of our wedding day. In the months leading up she led us through the planning process and helped us to create a seamless ti...
meline that guided us throughout the day. Brigette is great at capturing the unique and intimate moments and is always open and excited to try something new that you may suggest. Brigette will do whatever it takes to ensure your wedding photos are exactly what you envision. We are so happy with our decision to hire Brigette and would do it again in a heartbeat!
Brigette is an amazing photographer! Looking through her portfolio, you can clearly see how beautiful her photos are, but you can’t see what a pleasure she is to work with. From st...
art to finish, she caters to the individual needs of the couple. Brigette photographed our engagement shoot and wedding day, and we are so happy with her work. She is very easy-going, fun to work with, and incredibly professional. Her creativity and artistic mindset make it easy for awkward posers (such as myself!) to come out with beautiful and natural-looking photos. She truly cares about her craft, and her preparation is outstanding! We were worried about unpredictable October weather for our ‘first look’ pictures, but Brigette suggested multiple location options and even reached out to these locations for us to ensure everything went smoothly on our wedding day. And because we had a bit of an unconventional ceremony, we were short on time and worried we would not get all the pictures with our family and friends. Brigette was so efficient and organized with this process, and we actually had extra time after all of the posed photos! I sincerely can’t say enough good things about Brigette. She is the best!
Shooting with Brigette was an incredible experience. She is friendly, adventurous, and so knowledgeable about finding the perfect natural light! These were the best photos I have...
ever taken! She captured my family and I so well I will cherish them forever! I can not wait to work with her again✨🌿
She was very personable! Brigette helped get us out of our shell and captured great moments. The price was affordable and she was punctual with everything! I was very pleased with ...
her great work. Everyone loved our photos!
Brigette captured exactly what I wanted for my engagement photos. They turned out so natural and beautiful. Her photo editing is spot on. She is a wonderful outdoors photographer a...
nd knows just how to capture earth's beauty! I highly recommend Brigette! I will forever cherish the photos she took for me.
I would highly recommend Brigette! She’s personal yet professional. She works with you to find your own unique style and to feature your best traits. Her photos show how comfortabl...
e each person she photographs is and it’s all due to Bridgette's style and personality!
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