About this vendor
OH S**T ,YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED! You've talked to dozens of photographers and none of them quite itched that scratch of wanting someone awesome, until now. I mean come on- you have a job and a life and want some couch time with a drink, some snacks, and Netflix. (Hello, same.)
Picking the right people to have next to you and trust to help you pull off your day so you don’t have to worry about a damned thing is time-consuming.
You want to be surrounded by love, have a kick ass wedding day, and a really f****n’ good time. It doesn't matter if we're running through the streets of Los Angeles or trekking our way through the forests and mountains, no doubt we'll rock it.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Reviews
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Bryan Hudson was our first and only choice from the moment we saw his website. His work had that spark—emotional, artistic, and effortlessly cool—and once we met him in person, we ...
knew we’d made the right call. When he walked into the bridal suite and heard the dubstep I had blasting, he didn’t miss a beat. Just smiled and rolled with it. That moment set the tone for the whole day: relaxed, joyful, and full of trust in someone who clearly knows what he’s doing.
Bryan has that rare ability to capture both real, unfiltered emotion and create images that feel like fine art. The photos are not only stunning—they're alive. Looking through them, we felt everything all over again: the nerves, the laughter, the deep joy. He didn’t just document the day—he told our story with light and shadow and color and heart.
He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, even though we’re normally awkward photo people. Every interaction was easy, affirming, and filled with genuine care. He guided us when we needed it, disappeared into the background when the moment called for it, and delivered magic every single time.
If you want wedding photos that are breathtaking and deeply personal—Bryan is your guy. Book him, thank yourself later. We honestly couldn’t imagine our day without him.
We are NOT photogenic by any means. And yet, somehow, Bryan continues to work his magic! We could have never imagined us taking such grand, epic, and beautiful photos! Bryan himsel...
f is fun, chill, calming, and humble which is rare to find with someone with decades of photography experience.
One thing I was worried about as a bride was my stress on the wedding day; Bryan's vibes and personality was one of the main reasons we hired him. He kept me and everyone else around really calm and the day went on seamlessly even though we had last minute changes due to the unexpected storms in LA. His flexibility and experience in wedding photography really shows as he staged one of our best photos in the rain at the end of the night. He really knows how to scope venues and capture the moments that naturally come. We absolutely enjoyed every second of his photography sessions for both our engagement and wedding! We highly recommend Bryan if you're looking for some epic posed and candid photos. Yes, he will absolutely help you pose and do it in a way that's helpful but also fun! 20/10 stars!
You know when a photographer did such an amazing job that you can't stop raving about them and showing everyone you meet your wedding photos? That's Bryan!!
My wedding was Sunday...
10/30/22, and we were so lucky that Bryan (plus his excellent associate, Gustavo), were available on a short month's notice. Even before our first meeting, I admired how his portfolio was chock full of beautiful artsy fartsy (not the technical term, lol) photos with creative angles, poses, and lighting that were actually different from all the typical wedding photos, though those standard pictures were there as well.
Bryan's passion for photography, dedication to details, and technical expertise was all immediately evident to me within the first few minutes of our video consult. He was understanding and engaging, actively listened to our numerous requests, and confidently provided keen suggestions based on his past experience.
For example, I told Bryan that although my venue was a ballroom, I wanted my wedding party photos to be in an outdoor garden setting. Right then and there, Bryan suggested a park a few minutes from our venue, which ended up being absolutely perfect.
Later on, when I mentioned that we needed to do table visits and a tea ceremony for our Westernized Chinese wedding/reception, Bryan once again provided insightful tips that when incorporated into our timeline, became integral in ensuring that each event ran smoothly.
That was the theme of working with Bryan - his guidance and presence elevated our wedding day experience to everything that we hoped for and more.
From the moment he arrived at our hotel (30 minutes early in fact!) to the end of a super long day, Bryan made our wedding day just so much better. His positive energy, encouraging words, and fun personality set the tone for everyone in our large 12 person wedding party - conscious of the time constraints but still focused on having a great time.
Like another reviewer mentioned, working with Bryan was like reconnecting and hanging out with a long-lost best friend who happens to be a pro - he is just that great at keeping everyone at ease, especially during stressful moments. He and Gustavo were so patient with the endless photo requests from our wedding guests and managing the indoor lighting situation at the venue, all the while still managing to be at the right spots at the right times to catch amusing candids. I swear they were magicians or genies or something!
A mere four days after the wedding, Bryan provided us with our sneak preview album. Holy smokes, these photos are gorgeous!! When we shared the pics with friends and family, some of whom are professional photographers themselves, all were blown away and impressed with how he captured our emotions on camera. Just see for yourself!!
TL;DR: Not only is Bryan incredibly talented as a photographer, he is extremely helpful in all aspects of the wedding and so much fun as a person. His associate Gustavo was awesome as well, and I highly recommend them both.
Choosing Bryan Hudson Photography was one of the best wedding decisions that we made; if you book with Bryan, I guarantee that you'd say the same!
Bryan is a true professional that is organized, fun, and very easy to work with. I do not normally like taking photos of myself, especially from a photographer but Bryan made me fe...
el very very comfortable taking photos. Our wedding landed on a historic heat wave in southern California and Bryan was so organized that we were able to take all our photos comfortably despite the heat.
His photography is striking yet intimate. He captured us and our wedding beautifully.
He captures the people and the moment as they are. Beautiful photos, excited to get large prints of his photos of us!!
So if you're looking for a photographer, look no further!
How do I begin to review one of the most kick ass photographers that there ever was?
When we first met Bryan, it was as if we were talking to a long-lost friend. He was friendly,...
engaging & most of all extremely knowledgeable in his field. We took our engagement photos in Sep 2021, and they came out amazing. Bryan knew the area so well that he had an awesome hidden spot where we took the most amazing sunset photos we’ve ever had taken with our pup.
When the wedding day rolled around, we had a blast shooting all our photos. There was a great number of Jokes told, lots of laughter and Bryan captured every moment. I swear he was a ninja with his camera!
Everything ran smoothly even when the family threw a few curb balls his way. I would hire Bryan to do any other photos we ever take! He was able to capture the feelings I felt for our wedding. The love we felt in person can be felt in each photo and to capture that, it takes someone special… If you’re looking for a photographer look no further, Bryan is your man!
We were lucky enough to work with Bryan twice as he shot both our engagement session (2021) and wedding (2022). His work is absolutely stunning and he knows just how to make you fe...
el comfortable in front of the camera.
Our engagement shoot was at the Pasadena City Hall building, but didn't look like every other set of photos that are taken there. He has such an eye for detail and delivered some of our favorite photos together. He made both my husband and I feel so comfortable throughout and gave the perfect combination of prompting us for specific poses/etc. but allowing us to be natural and catching true moments of our relationship.
His relaxed nature was EXACTLY what we were looking for the day of our wedding - after all, you are paying this person to follow you around for 8-10 hours. Bryan's calming energy helped keep us on track every step of the wedding - even when I completely failed him by not bringing a family shot list. He went above and beyond at every turn and delivered another STUNNING gallery of photos.
On top of all this, his turn around time is extremely quick (sneak peeks almost immediately and full galleries well before a month after the event). He listens to what you are looking for and can deliver anything from the standard posed shot to the craziest use of lighting to get that unique, edgy feel. If you are looking for someone to give you some really rad photos he's your guy.
Can't wait to keep using him in the future for family shoots, etc. to keep getting amazing photos of our lives. Thank you, Bryan!!
Bryan was amazing!! I hired him for my wedding in October. He is super easy going, fun to work with, and incredibly talented. He takes beautiful and creative photos that truly capt...
ure the moment. I would 10/10 recommend Bryan Hudson!
Bryan was so easy to work with. He knows EVERYTHING about permitting in Pasadena and helped us through the process. His pictures are so unique - I feel so fortunate that we chose h...
im to make sure we remember our day forever.
Bryan Hudson is an artist. My parents cried when they saw the first batch of photos he sent over. And on top of that, he's cool, collected, and makes you feel great on the day of...
your wedding when stress and nerves can get in the way. I would recommend him to anyone!!!
Bryan was so awesome to work with, easy-going, kind, patient, and humorous. He was relaxed and professional. He's up for any ideas or requests you may have while also offering up v...
ery cool and creative concepts. Pictures are amazing. Would definitely recommend him to anyone for any occasion!
Bryan had a difficult job. He had to make two awkward photo subjects look amazing. On top of that, he had two different cultures to cater to: one American who wanted the full photo...
experience, and one German who just wanted party/action shots. And WOW did Bryan deliver big time! We are so incredibly happy with how he handled the job, with what he created, and the beautiful moments he captured.
Working with Bryan was just a lot of fun. And this wasn’t just our opinion, the guests and bridal party all felt super at ease and thought both he and his work were outstanding. Everything went smoothly and we were running ahead of schedule the whole day. Bryan is insanely talented, a professional with the creative eye of a true artist and the project planning skills of a NASA scientist. We’re so happy that Bryan took our wedding pictures! Beyond Recommended!
Bryan is an incredible photographer. He's professional and personable , easy to work with, patience and fun. My family have retained him twice for two weddings. We're always h...
appy with the final products, they are amazing. His packages are very reasonable, affordable with high quality. He captured amazing moments throughout the wedding. You'd think he's part of your family as he's so friendly. I can't say enough about Bryan. A million THANKS to Bryan for everything!!!
Bryan was amazing!! From our initial meeting, I could see how sincere, passionate, creative, and fun he would be as our photographer.
From that day on, Bryan was great about gett...
ing back to us about any advice we needed or questions/concerns we had. During our engagement session and wedding day, he tried to make the process as fun and relaxed as possible in order to get beautiful shots. (CJ, who was his second photographer for our wedding day, was also great!). My bridal party was even telling me how awesome they were to work with that day.
I LOVED how all of our photos turned out. It was a great mix of details, portraits, candids, and creative shots...We're settling into our home now and I'm having a hard time narrowing down which photos I want to display!
Bryan was truly a delight to work with. He is so incredibly creative and our wedding photos are small works of art. I would love looking at these photos even if they weren't of my ...
own wedding, he is talented and so knowledgeable of light, composition and catching that beautiful moment. He really went out of his way to create gorgeous photos for us that we will treasure for many years to come. Professional, pleasant, & really a storyteller and artist with a camera.
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