For the Love of It

photos. He did not get a majority of the photos we asked for. COMMUNICATION: We received not one sneak peak of our photos for 8 weeks after we BEGGED to see ONE picture from the wedding after he was posting pictures of us on his IG stories. I know for a fact this is standard practice across the industry that a couple receives as least one photo in the one to two weeks following. He threw together a slide show of images to which my mom said "oh no, he must not have retouched these, this is bad." When I expressed my concern over the photos (everyone's faces had dark shadows on them, our skintones all looked sullen and grey, pictures were oversaturated) Bryan said "Sorry, retouching is extra!" Mind you, we already paid for a $7k package. PHOTOS: The photos themselves we received are terrible. Our family portraits (the most important part of a wedding) are so incredibly unflattering. I should have known since we were standing with our backs to a bright window, but I trusted the photographer (my gut instinct was right). Brides, have a trial with him before hand. We've tried to clearly express our dissatisfaction in our photos, even offering to take them elsewhere for retouching if he can send us a bigger edit. He stopped responding to our emails, but still sends us automated emails asking us to refer him and rate him online, so here you go!

rything we had worked hard to put together. We love Bryan’s eye and ability to capture meaningful moments to make what aren’t just photographs but are documents that will help us remember and tell the story of our best day for decades to come. He was professional and communicative throughout the whole process, and unobtrusive on the day. At one point, on our wedding day we were literally running early, thanks to Bryan. Our planner and the venue coordinators all agreed they had never seen anything like it. The photos were delivered well before the contracted timeline and we are ecstatic with the results! The photos capture the emotion of the day and feel timeless, which is exactly what we were looking for. Thank you so much to Bryan and the whole For the Love of It team for capturing our day perfectly!!

d when I saw my best friend's engagement photos done by Bryan. The soft lines, romantic yet not over the top moments captured, editorial style...and I can keep going with a million reasons why I was so drawn to his artistic style. I never thought wedding and engagement photography could be so beautiful and emotional. The first person I reached out to when I got engaged besides my friends and family was Bryan. We talked for a long time over the phone and he was so attentive to what I was looking for, how we met and he was just so caring. Throughout our whole engagement shoot process, Bryan made sure he didn't just focus on the bride but the groom as well, making sure he felt as comfortable as possible. My husband, who would normally be awkward and uncomfortable at these settings normally, was totally relaxed and enjoyed the entire day thanks to Bryan's confidence and guidance. Bryan was PHENOMENAL at our wedding day as well. As if he read our minds, he captured all the moments we love and wanted to cherish forever in such beautiful and elegant ways. Our guests loved our wedding photos and I just cannot recommend him enough. Bryan, thank you so much for capturing one of the most special moments of our lives and it's truly an honor to have met you.

SO much. When we first spoke to Bryan over the phone, we could tell he is very passionate about his work and he really enjoys what he does. He won us over immediately when he explained that he prefers a more classic look for wedding photography instead of trendy ideas that will go out of style in a few years. That was exactly what we were looking for and it really resonated with us. Bryan was also one of the most helpful vendors we worked with. He sent a brochure that explained his process and helpful suggestions for planning and for the actual wedding day. He worked with me over the phone to finalize our day-of schedule to make sure we could fit in everything we wanted. He was also on time for everything and always responsive which, to me, was a huge help & relief. Future brides who are planning their own weddings: I'm sure you know what I mean. If you are considering hiring Bryan, don't hesitate. It was one of the best decisions we made.

ement devoting our time to choosing the PERFECT one. We looked at numerous reviews and websites of photographers all over the country, but after much searching, we landed on Bryan’s website. We fell in love with the artistry and emotion in his photos, not just the “posed” moments he captured. He has a talent and heart for seeking out the intimate, candid moments that most photographers miss in the craziness of a wedding day, which is exactly what we wanted. His love for his work, combined with his witty and engaging personality, gave us COMPLETE peace in knowing that we had chosen the absolute best person for the most important day of our lives! Prior to our big day, Bryan went above and beyond to meet up with us on multiple occasions to get to know us as a couple and go over our schedule. It meant a lot to us that he really wanted to know our connection as a couple so that he could accurately capture those moments at our wedding. On the big day, Bryan did an INCREDIBLE job of keeping everyone corralled for the group photos while also spending a lot of time taking photos of just the two of us. So many of our friends commented on how much they liked him, and once the photos came in, they were even more impressed. We had a fall wedding in Arkansas, and he was able to capture the warm lighting of our favorite season with such amazing skill. Almost two years later, we still swoon over the beautiful moments he gave us through his photos. We could not recommend a more kind, professional, and talented photographer! Thank you Bryan!!

tographer we met with. After the meeting my fiancé immediately turned to me and was like “I’m sold. Let’s hire him.” However, we had already scheduled another meeting with another photographer, so we went ahead and met with the second photographer as well. The second meeting turned out to be an eye opening experience, because it made me realize how much better Bryan was. There was just no comparison. Bryan was so much easier to talk to, had so much more passion about his work, and was just so much more honest about the whole experience. We never felt like he was trying to sell us his services, instead, he spent most of the meeting trying to get to know us, to know our style, and to see if we were a good fit. On the day of the shoots, Bryan approaches everything and everyone with so much energy. My husband typically hates photo shoots, and dreaded having to be behind the camera for hours at a time. He thought it was unavoidable that he was going to look uncomfortable and stiff. However, Bryan quickly put us at ease by talking us through everything. We weren’t holding poses for an awkward amount of time. We were constantly moving, and Bryan was able to consistently find the good shots and capture them. It also didn’t feel like a strict photo session. It was like we’d known each other for a long time and were just hanging out. The end results always blew our mind. Every photo is spot on, whether it’s a funny candid shot or a serious portrait. Bryan is a master of light, and all his photos come out looking so unbelievably beautiful, natural and dreamy. He also shoots partially in film, which is something not a lot of photographers offer. Before we officially hired Bryan, I actually went through his blog and looked at all forty pages of weddings/engagements he had shot. I came out of that so impressed with how consistent his style was but how he still managed to make every shoot so unique. Hiring Bryan was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. He provided us with perfect wedding photos, and as a bonus, he also recommended us both our wedding venue and welcome party venue. I had never heard of either venue before he mentioned them. They aren’t super popular and don’t come up in a lot of google searches, but both were incredibly unique and exactly what we were looking for. With Bryan, you never feel like you’re just another client. He cares about us and our experience, and it shows through every minute of interaction with him. And to us, he wasn’t just our photographer. Through this whole experience we feel like we’ve gained a friend.

planning for the big day. We had a lot of special requests as far as who we wanted photos with, and Brian diligently wrote them down and then remembered to execute every single one of them on the big day. Brian is very serious about his work-- in a very comforting way. He is a true professional and has an eye for editorial images that aren't the typical, overdone, straight out of Pinterest wedding pictures that you see. He has a unique eye-- and is able to capture beautiful artistic moments, while also capturing true emotion through candid photos. He also dealt with pressure with such grace--- our ceremony ran long (very long) to the point where it was pitch black outside by the time they pronounced us husband and wife. I was so upset thinking that there was no way that Brian was going to be able to capture a picture at that key moment-- the kiss. It was quite a surprise when we eventually got out photos-- and he had captured all of it! Every single picture that he gave us was beautiful. We have framed so many of them, and gave away so many as thank-you gifts to our family and other guests. My dear friend saw my wedding photos and IMMEDIATELY asked for his info, and she has now booked him for her own wedding! I highly recommend Brian. Hire him now.

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tos taken. My husband and I hate having our pictures taken and have a hard time relaxing but they made us look good! Mae was very helpful in figuring out the schedule for the day of the wedding-which made planning and organizing family pictures, etc. easy. We did a first look which I would highly recommend. Our first look photos were probably our favorite from the whole day. They did an amazing job capturing all of the special moments of our wedding day-things that as the bride and groom you easily miss but definitely want to have. They were discrete and not in our faces all day. They were also very quick in getting our pictures back to us and making it easy for us to share with friends and family. We got around 60 engagement pictures back from them and around 750 from our wedding. So many great pictures-we are having a hard time deciding which ones to print for our walls! Your photos are one of the most important parts of your wedding day as you will look to them for years to come to relive the specialness of your day. We splurged a little to have Bryan and Mae but it was a joy to work with them and we wouldn't have had it any other way.

orthy, as well as capturing all the precious candid moments of the day. I would highly recommend booking them.

ys, months, and years after your wedding- this is where you will get them. Bryan and Mae treated both of us like friends...nay, like family and I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. Do not even hesitate in booking them- it will be the best decision you make for your wedding.

incredibly talented.

be, and fun and creative when they needed to be. They are vendors that I would say "have it together" LOVED LOVED LOVED THEM, and couldn't recommend them more!