We cannot say enough about how great Brittany was throughout our entire wedding process! From the engagement session to getting ready and the ceremony/reception, she was able to make us feel comfortable and relaxed. She had an amazing ability to keep everyone smiling and capturing all the precious moments that we want to remember forever. Also, her being available to travel to us made our day so much easier! We are so grateful that she was able to capture our day and would highly recommend her to anyone needing a photographer!
Whitney P.
5.0
Brittany was there for us every step of the way from booking to photo delivery. She did a great job! I just wish I would have hired her to do our engagement photos too!
Trisha P.
5.0
About this vendor
Brittany Schnell
OWNER
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Brittanyography is a business based out of Lemmon, SD, that provides coverage of weddings. Brittany Schnell is the owner and lead creative behind this company, and she strives to provide couples with photos they can cherish for years to come. She delights in capturing the emotional highlights and charming moments so that partners can relive everything whenever they leaf through their wedding album.
When couples book the services of Brittanyography, they are sure to appreciate the manner in which all the high points are preserved. Her approach is defined by a careful yet streamlined technique which allows her to commit as many happy smiles and candid expressions to file as possible. She enjoys expertly clicking her camera into action so that the choreographed moments can be chronicled in no time. As such, she ensures that the couple can spend their day enjoying the once-in-a-lifetime ambience. Of course, she is happy to adapt her approach to suit. She can devote the entire day to taking photos if that is what the couple would like. Ultimately, she is there to put her clients’ preferences first. Her versatility is equally clear to see in the varied approaches that contribute to her work. She can change her outlook to focus on artistic, documentary, and lifestyle styles with effortless ease, ensuring that a myriad of images is produced.
Brittany feels lucky to cover a whole host of events, including the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and after-party. She prides herself on being quick, precise, and attentive to couples’ needs as she works. Brittanyography loves documenting the heartwarming smiles, passionate embraces, happy guests’ expressions, and romantic twirls that make each day special. Her work can be made available as digital files and wedding albums, making it easier for newlyweds to share some of their favorite pictures with those who couldn’t attend. Brittany also delights in using her high-end equipment to cover engagement sessions and boudoir photoshoots.
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Meet the team
Brittany Schnell
Owner
Hello! Nice to meet you.
I'm Brittany- a North and South Dakota based wedding photographer with a photojournalistic meets fine art photography style. I’m a veteran and a student: looking at every experience with the enthusiasm of a young pupil and understanding of a seasoned vet.
I believe wedding photography should be quick and efficient so you can spend the day with those that matter most- your friends & family. Because I cherish those connections, I work quickly- getting all the angles and looks in a short time. No need to spend your entire day looking at the camera- Let’s celebrate
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
7 reviews
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Whitney P
5.0
5/01/2024
We cannot say enough about how great Brittany was throughout our entire wedding process! From the engagement session to getting ready and the ceremony/reception, she was able to ma...
ke us feel comfortable and relaxed. She had an amazing ability to keep everyone smiling and capturing all the precious moments that we want to remember forever. Also, her being available to travel to us made our day so much easier! We are so grateful that she was able to capture our day and would highly recommend her to anyone needing a photographer!
Trisha P
5.0
6/17/2020
Brittany was there for us every step of the way from booking to photo delivery. She did a great job! I just wish I would have hired her to do our engagement photos too!
Response from Brittanyography on 06/17/2020
Thank you for taking the time to review us! We should get together for family photos this ...
summer!
Any questions?
Lynsey B
5.0
6/12/2020
Brittany was wonderful. I was a little self conscious about my weight since I gained a bit before, but Brittany helped me feel confident. She kept telling us how great we looked. S...
he was always telling me to have good posture and where to put my hands.
We went on a short walk downtown for our pictures. We stopped two or three times on every block- but have loads of different photos. I'm so happy with them. Thank you Brittany!
Hanna D
5.0
6/12/2020
Brittany had so many photo ideas. We had no clue what or where we wanted to take pictures, but Brittany helped us out big time. In one place she got so many photos.
I love looking ...
back at our pictures and reliving the big day!
Response from Brittanyography on 06/17/2020
Oh, you sell yourself short! You had a few wonderful photo ideas. It was great collaborati...
ng with you!
Mariah H
5.0
3/10/2020
Brittany was so amazing to work with during our wedding. She kept me at ease while we were taking pictures and made it a fun experience for everyone involved. One of our groomsmen ...
even said he had more fun taking pictures during our wedding than his own. Friends and family have not stopped raving about her attention to detail and taking family photos. She made our day even more special and wonderful. My husband and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer!
Response from Brittanyography on 06/17/2020
Thank you for the review Mariah! I'll see you in July!
Liz S
5.0
2/12/2020
Brittany did a great job with our wedding photos!
Her communication is great- leading up to the wedding I had all sorts of questions. Her timeline made the day run smoothly.
My hus...
band and I hate taking photos but she actually made it fun and the photos turned out great.
Our gallery is stunning.
Thank you Brittany!
Response from Brittanyography on 02/12/2020
Oh, thank you, Liz! Your wedding day was so much fun. I'm glad you love your photos!
Kaitlin H
5.0
2/12/2020
Brittany and Spencer were absolutely wonderful to work with! My entire family and wedding party commented on how smooth everything went and how good Brittany was at directing peopl...