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First of all, this review is long overdue. Brittania Drew is a husband and wife team and when I say they are the best- THEY ARE THE BEST! They offer videography, photography and even a photobooth option. They were our photographers for our engagement shoot back in May 2018 and they made it so fun and easy for us. My husband and I are not the “let’s pose for a picture” - most of our own pictures are silly, random and this is something we told them since the beginning - that we just wanted natural photos and they delivered. After our engagement shoot, we knew we didn't have to look anywhere else. Within a week of our engagement shoot, we received an email saying we could view our photos. We loved all of them! We hired them for our November 2019 wedding and not even a month passed when our pictures were available. Laura and her team are not pushy, they listen to what you want, and are worth every penny!
I arranged a photo booth for my wedding through Brittania Drew. They arrived on time, set up quietly during dinner, and provided us with great entertainment for the night. Our pictures look great and they were posted in an online gallery about a week after the wedding! I was a bit nervous, having arranged everything via email (my own preference/doing), but everything turned out great!
I don’t even know how to start this review. Brittania Drew is great. Our first meeting was via phone- we had 3 photographers lined up to have calls with and the energy and enthusiasm that Laura and Stephen showed was unmatched. We immediately felt that right connection and moved forward with the process! Next step: engagement photos.
We did some photos, did a quick outfit change, then did some more into the sunset.
I should mention that from the time we signed our contract in June to the time we took our engagement photos in September, I had been back and forth over whether or not to add video to our package. I’ve always read that it ends up being a big regret- and I just wasn’t sure!! So Laura and Stephen offered to chat with us after the shoot to see if we could make it work. Because we had been running late, they had to get home to take care of their son, but invited us to their house to discuss- what a nice gesture (especially when we were the jerks for being late)! We went over and they were able to slice and dice our photography package so our photography addition didn’t kill our budget. We were at their house for a little over an hour and the photo/video conversation was probably 5% of it. They were just great hosts and it was wonderful to get to know them a little better!
We left knowing we made the right choice in who we hired... until we got the pictures back. Then we ABSOLUTELY knew we made the right choice.
The pictures came back with quick turnaround and every one seemed to be better than the last.
The week before the wedding we had our final call with them where we nailed down the final timeline and the things most important to us to photograph. They had a worksheet we had filled out to assist with this that was super helpful. It also included the family photos we wanted to have taken. They were, as always, calm and friendly during the final call- and we were so excited for the big day!
So the day comes and Laura and Stephen are there on time, with bells on, and we are, of course, late (however long you think is enough for hair and makeup, add an hour!). As soon as we got there, I felt rushed because of the lateness but Laura and Stephen kept me calm and insisted we still had plenty of time to remain true to our timeline. Phew. I won’t bore you with the details of the whole day but Laura and Stephen were there shooting for a whole 6 hours of it!
They left as the party started (we decided we didn’t need photos of everyone getting drunk- that’s what the photo booth was for), and my husband and I danced into the night.
As the wedding date passed and we enjoyed our honeymoon, smaller details of the day started to escape us. We were so excited to get our pictures back to remember every detail.
It took about a month and every single photo is so worth the wait. The photography part seems to go by so fast, but they manage to capture every photo you could want! We made an event out of going through all the photos- it was like reliving the day! We remembered the emotions we felt in those photos- and we laughed and cried all over again. Can you ask for anything more from your photographer?
We haven’t received the video yet, but my expectations have been set! I cannot wait to see it, and I imagine it will be as wonderful as everything else they do. I’ll be sure to update if not. :)
Laura and Stephen were a dream to work with and I’m so glad we found them!!! Stop looking, you found them too!
I cannot say enough about Laura & Stephen Drew! Before my Fiancée and I even got engaged, we knew that photography and videography was the most important thing to us on our wedding day! We looked at dozens of photographers in the area and none captured our vision like the work we saw from Brittania Drew. From first meeting them, until even after our wedding, they both have been nothing but kind, warm, professional, understanding, and most importantly they are amazing at what they do! Our mini engagement shoot photos were beyond wonderful and even more so, they both are so incredible to work with. On our wedding day they really took charge (in a good way) and told the wedding party and family where to stand, how to pose, and even followed the shot list that I provided! It was so helpful that they instructed us on what to do for photos, it made sure we all were in the right position and getting the best photos possible! We received a 75 photo preview of our wedding photos and they are more than we could have ever hoped for! Every single photo is incredible I literally cannot choose a favorite!!! We cannot wait to see all the photos and video from our day! Invest in your wedding photos and video, it’s the only thing that you will have left from your wedding day! I would recommend Brittania Drew to EVERYONE and will be using them for any photography needs in the future. Thank you Laura and Stephen for being so incredible and for capturing our wedding day to perfection!!
Brittania Drew filmed our July 2017 wedding at the South Shore Cultural Center, and their footage absolutely blew us away. We have had it for several months and I still watch it each week because I love it so much. They provided direction throughout the day, suggested places to take photos, helped us stand in the right place, and made us laugh. My photographer struggled to do this, so having them take the reins was very helpful. From the beginning of the booking process they made it easy. We were not able to meet them in person due to our hectic schedules, but were able to Facetime with them and it immediately felt like chatting with friends. I had confidence in them from the start, and they exceeded my expectations entirely. They were very professional, and dressed for the occasion so they looked nice and fit in with the rest of the wedding guests. We received the video ahead of schedule, even during busy summer. My only regret is that I didn’t have them do the photography as well, because I think they would have been excellent as they really understood my vision. I’d highly recommend doing the combo package with photo and video! Worth every single penny and more!
I will definitely update my review once the pictures and video are back, but I'm too confident in Laura and Stephen that they deserve a review before!!
My sister used Brittania Drew so I know I will love the results, and we also did our engagement session with them... couldn't be happier.
Most of all, I appreciate the upbeat vibes and confidence they give you in making sure that every detail gets captured and that your story is displayed in the truest and most beautiful way possible. They encourage you to be yourself, and it's easy to forget they are even there because they make you feel so comfortable in front of the camera!
My now husband is not a huge fan of taking pictures (I have to beg for a selfie together!) and of course the day is long and full of thousands of pictures, and they were so good at encouraging him and ensuring that every smile would be worth it which really gave him the endurance to keep on saying yes (which i appreciate beyond words!!!) He also really trusted them and felt confident in their ability to make sure he looked great, which really shows up in pictures! I am beyond excited to see our pictures and video, and couldn't be more grateful for Brittania Drew that we get to relive the most special day of our lives together!! Highly highly recommend the investment that choosing Laura and Stephen are ... you don't get a second chance when it comes to choosing your wedding photographers!
Wow what can I say? Laura and Stephen drew our attention from the very beginning and we knew they would not disappoint when we hired them for our wedding. They are incredibly friendly people, but not only that, they are also very professional and very "on top of it." Not only did they manage to capture all of the important moments during a wedding such as the dances (father/daughter, mother/son, first dance, etc.) but they captured the vibe of the whole day and were able to exhibit it perfectly in our wedding video. Our complete wedding video (DVD and Blu-Ray) along with all of the clips and raw footage were delivered to us a little over a month after our wedding and we were pleasantly surprised with the adorable package that it came in! After we binge watched everything, we can't help but brag to all of our friends and family about it. Now we have the perfect wedding video to show our children someday and we can relive our wedding and all of the emotions we felt that day time and time again. Hire these two wonderful people now! You will not regret it. Best decision we ever made for our wedding.
Stephen recently was our videographer for our wedding. Working with Stephen and Laura throughout the planning process was so easy and they are both so wonderful! Stephen fit right in on the wedding day. He worked perfectly along side our photographer and was so fun to have around! We couldn't have had a better videographer or sweeter people to work with throughout the planning. I highly recommend Stephen and Laura, I cannot wait to see what they come up with!
Laura and Stephen did our engagment photos and they were absolutely beautiful. This made us even more excited about our wedding photos. They were so easy to work with and made us feel very comfortable. I would highly recommend the same photographers complete your engagement and wedding photos. We haven't seen our wedding photos but from the sneak peak I know we will love them!
If you are looking for a professional, creative, and personal team, Brittania Drew is the right choice. They went above and beyond to make our day special and put special touches in our initial video. Their work is touching, well-done, and so creative.
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