HaleChannel Photography & Wedding Films

had, as well as asking us for important information that he needed to do his job. On the wedding day, Brian showed up bright and early and got many shots that before the ceremony we were not even expecting. Brian worked well with the other vendors to make sure everything was smooth and coordinated, always acting Professionally and Politely. Brian was also accessible to us (and our guests) if there was a special photo that we wanted. Brian's photography skills are second to none, he took amazing pictures that really capture the atmosphere of our wedding. After our wedding Brian followed up with some great sneak peek shots for us to look at while we were still on our honeymoon! Our full photo portfolio was not far behind that. We couldn't believe the amazing pictures he took. The ordering process from Brian's site is easy and streamline and more than fairly priced, we purchased plenty of christmas gifts and albums for our families. Our overall experience with Brian Hale was truly great, his positive attitude, professionalism, passion for what he does is a hard combination to find. We have, and will continue to, recommend his services to all of our friends, family, and strangers. Hands Down the Best!

commended from another photography we had sought out but was already booked for our date. The moment we met Brian at his studio we knew by the look of his pictures on display and his up-to date viewing section that he was the "artsy" flair we were looking for! We opted for an engagement session even though we had been engaged for a couple of years just to get comfortable with the actually act of being photographed and it was such a fun evening! Brian was more than happy to let us include our puppy and the pictures came out great. The day of the wedding was even better, Brian's positive and fun attitude really made the day even more special and you can see it shine through the final pictures. Brian does a great package where you get a few printed pictures of his choosing along with a thumb drive of all your pictures from the day. You can really see the creativity and time Brian puts into editing every picture. An added bonus to Brian's technique is he tends to stay in the background and is not right in your face the entire day but the pictures seem like he was right there! That was no a quality we were looking for but having it was so nice and pictures of the reception look so natural! I would recommend Brian for your engagement, wedding and any other event you want captured creatively and naturally. thanks Brian! Erika and Ian Noonan

re incredible. Thanks HaleChannel!!!!!

booking our photographers - about how it would feel to have someone taking so many pictures during such a sacred time. These concerns melted away the instant I arrived at the venue on the big day, and was met with Brian's smiling face. Brian and his assistant were incredibly kind, and efficient (qualities that often don't find themselves in the same person). They put everyone at ease, and charmed the guests. During the first look, and the ceremony, they were documenting each moment without us knowing they were there. Brian coached me through the cake cutting, which would have gone horribly awry without him. They were a dream. When we received the pictures, we were struck yet again. Only soulful people can capture soulful moments, and Brian captured so many that we could not believe our eyes. Oh my goodness, the photos are beautiful. The editing is superb and artistic. We could not be more happy. Magical moments come rarely in this life. I feel so fortunate that my husband and I met Brian, a wonderful and artistic professional to make our magical hours last for the rest of our lives.

of the most important days of our lives! You will not be disappointed with Brian. He is a must have for your special event.

at I was a bit nervous when thinking about posing for so many photos. Brian put me at ease when we met at his studio to talk about everything. He really knows a lot about the whole wedding process and you can tell he really loves what he does. He gave us some great ideas and answered all our questions in a way that made us feel really comfortable. We decided to have an engagement session with him. The shoot was fun and he guided us along the whole time. It was easy and we can't believe how the photos came out. They look so natural and candid. He had "sneak peeks" the next day and he was super fast getting all the rest of our wedding photos back to us (within a week or two). I highly recommend him!

h our wedding day timeline to ensure every moment was captured. We knew nothing about comming up with creative poses for pictures, but Brian did a great job of guiding us and our wedding party. He got a ton of great candid shots throughout the night. Even the posed ones looked natural. He's truely talented and an expert in the photojournalistic style. Every photo he took was phenomenal and I have to say there was not a single shot we didn't love. Overall, we absolutely love our photos and we loved working with Brian. He's gifted, creative and his love of photography shows through in every picture.

er. I know I couldn't have found better that Brian. He is friendly & fun, but he's also professional, talented and passionate about his work. He is the perfect combination! Wedding planning can be stressful, but Brian was easy to work with and everything flowed seamlessly. If you are looking for the perfect videographer ...Brian is the right choice! His sample videos blew us away when we first met with him and our wedding video surpassed all of them!

ow amazing the photos turned out and each picture perfectly captured the emotion of the day! You will absolutely love your experience with Brian!

our wedding photos the best that they could be. When our wedding day came, Brian and his team took initiative and were really excited about getting all the best shots whether they were inside the complex or outside. The communication between us and his team made everything a lot smoother during the wedding day. Our families also enjoyed their company. To add, Brian also suggested the photo booth which was a HUGE HIT at our reception! Brian is very knowledgeable, and defitnitely enjoys his work. The wedding photos and video were worth every penny! Thank you Brian, along with your team!!

eate. Needless to say, the shots were amazing. Do yourself a favor and use Brian and his team!

s about the whole process that we hadn't even thought of. The day of the wedding went off without a hitch and between him and his assistant, we had every single great shot that could've wanted and hundreds more that he came up with. He's very inventive with his shot selections and one of the things that I loved best was his shooting style, which I can only describe as photo-journalistic. He was never in our face snapping pics and didn't once drag us away from the reception fun to get more pics. With all that said, we had a TON of awesome pictures and I almost never even saw him. That to me is the mark of a really great photographer. He's fun and professional at the same time and our wedding wouldn't have been the same or as memorable without him. Hire this man soon for your wedding and you will not be disappointed. Thanks again Brian, you were the best!!!

him. He captured the spirit of our wedding perfectly. I met with many photographers before deciding on Brian. His work is not only top-notch but an excellent value too.

emely friendly & listened to all of our ideas. We had seen some of his portfolio beforehand but when he talked about it, his passion for the craft came through even more & we were sold. We were married in the beginning of June at the Salem Cross Inn. He met me, along with my mom & bridesmaids, at the salon that I worked at where us girls were getting ready. Then he followed us to the venue a few hours before the ceremony. Throughout all of the craziness that followed, Brian would step out & pop in. He spent some time with us & the guys while he explored some of the grounds. Formals went very smoothly. He covered all of the shots that we had discussed beforehand plus more. The second time we went out, it was just my husband & I. Let me say that this was his first wedding shoot at Salem Cross. Anyone who has ever been there knows how big it is. Well we covered a lot of area! Brian was excited to find just the right scene for each shot. We wanted him to roam wherever & it was worth it. We had a lot of fun & we could tell that he did too! He was able to catch different lighting throughout the day including the sunset's changing sky & some shots under the sky. Our wedding party also felt very natural with him. He also collaborated well with the venue directors, videographer, DJ, & florist. As the rest of the events continued, we saw Brian in the distance. Never once did he "get in the way" or disrupt any moment. He was quite the trooper & stayed until the very end. Being able to see the sneak peaks was like being able to continue our wedding bliss. We were blown away immediately even with those few pictures. Then when the rest came in the mail, we were nothing short of amazed! Starting with the presentation in the box! Brian had captured every shot! Even in places where we didn't know that he was there! Everything that we discussed in our meeting was covered & way more! Every idea was re-created! His signature shots where there with the sky, our rings, flowers, etc. He covered classic, creative, artsy, modern, natural, you name it. Everything flowed seamlessly! We could not choose just one picture as our wedding picture. Every single one was that good! Our families were beside themselves & still talk about them! We will never get sick of looking at them! Wedding planning is not easy. Trust me, I know! Every decision you make is stressful & you get to that point where you get sick of making decisions. One of the best decisions we made was choosing Brian as our wedding photographer. He was more than fair. We knew after seeing his portfolio that what he had to offer in his packages was worth way more compared to some of the top competitors in the area. After everything was said and done, this was confirmed ten-fold. We have been trying to refer Brian by mentioning Hale Channel to everyone we know who is looking for a photographer whether it is for a wedding or not. We know that, along with our families, we will be choosing him in the future! So do yourself a favor, stop stressing out. Declare this decision as a no-brainer. Choose Brian & cross off "wedding photographer" from your list. Then continue your wedding planning & remember to have fun with it!

fectly! THANKS BRIAN!

ve around what picture is to be taken next. There is something quite magical about in-the-moment photos. Brian not only met my expectations, but went above and beyond. We did want some traditional photos just didn't want to spend our night stopping and posing over and over. The photo quality is nothing but the best. If you have been to any wedding shows you are well aware that photographers can cost an arm and a leg-- and then some. Brian has an excellent price point and considering the quality of his work, and the fact that he has no time limit-- top that off with all of your photos given to you on a flash drive-- hiring him as your photographer would be the best option for any bride. Brian is a hard working, professional and reliable photographer. He is nothing but a pleasure to work with. He responds almost immediately towards questions/appointments etc. As a nurse who works in long term care, I see my residents- a vast majority who hang their 50+ year wedding photos with great pleasure and pride. It was important to me that we find a photographer who would capture the love my husband and I share to pass to our children and childrens children. Brian exceeded my expectations and I cannot thank him enough. I highly recommend choosing Brian Hale as your wedding photographer. -Kelly & Eric

Brian because you deserve every praise there is! Thank you so much again for capturing the best day of our lives in the most beautiful way possible.

hotos for the rest of your life, after all. We were thrilled when we found Brian - his work was exceptional and his prices were reasonable. We felt even more confident when we met him and discovered how friendly and easygoing he is. He took all of our suggestions into consideration and was very organized the day of the wedding. He kept us and our rowdy wedding party relaxed and having fun in the midst of a hot, long day, and somehow he managed to keep his easygoing demeanor for the entirety of the day: from 10:30 am, when he first arrived, to 11:00 pm, when he finally left. We had a number of guests comment on how unobtrusive he was, and what a generally nice and fun guy he was. We had sneak peek photos available to look at the very next day and were thrilled with the final product; can't wait to see the rest! I truly can't say enough positive things about Brian and hope to work with him again in the future.

and you don't even know he's there. Stayed right up to the end of the night as well. His pictures are absolutely stunning. I hope to work with Brian again in the near future!!

o come. I would recommend him to anyone I know!

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t the perfect shot. Brian and his staff were professional and respectful throughout the entire event. The picture taking process was fun, easy and enjoyable for the entire wedding party. Hale Channel Photography genuinely cared about making our wedding day as memorable as possible. We would highly recommend Hale Channel Photography to anyone looking for professional photography with a touch of creativity. Thanks again Brian, we couldn’t be more pleased with the way everything turned out. Sincerely, Peter and Lindsay Long

shoot both of our days. He also agreed to travel after our second ceremony to shot a couple extra photos ! He is very flexible, professional, and quick to respond to emails. He took time to meet with me in person before our wedding to discuss which shots I wanted which made the wedding day go so much smoother. Brian is also extremely efficient and got around 75 "sneak preview" photos from the wedding up on his website by the Monday after ! We were also very impressed by the beautifully presented package we received and couldn't be happier with our choice.

our photos faster than we ever expected. He was there for every step of our wedding making sure he didn't miss a photo opportunity. We were even able to take amazing night photos with sparklers. We 100% recommend him to anyone who is looking to have pictures taken for any occasion. The Muscaro's

and professional. The day after our wedding he already had a sneak peak of about 25 pictures uploaded to his website! Our full proofs were available in less than 3 weeks on his website! I don't know of anyone else in this industry that has a quicker turnaround time. The best part of having Brian as our wedding photographer is that all the photos are available for FREE downloads off his website. This was a huge selling point for us when we booked him. It made sharing our photos with family and friends so much easier. My only complaint is that we could have used more guidance when posing for photos. There were times when my husband and I weren't sure where to put our hands or how to hold the flowers and I would have appreciated Brian taking charge a bit more. It can be hard to tell people what to do, but this is one area where I think it is OK for a photographer to be bossy. I think Brian is definitely a rising star in Western Mass so brides you better lock him down for your wedding soon. His price is very reasonable, especially for everything you get for your money and for his wonderful customer service.

nice photographer and have raved about Brian and his work every since our wedding day. Our photographer is one thing people keep talking about. I am beyond please with the work Brian did and we will recommend him to all future bride and grooms. He was by far our favorite vendor. We also utilized his videographer and were amazed by the video as well. I can't say enough how much we loved having Brian be a part of our wedding day. The cost is very affordable and you get him for the whole day! He also gave us a few extra gifts along the way of our photos and they were awesome!

azing and he is so personable and responsive!

tely beautiful; he was very open to our ideas and even made an incredible collage with all of our photo shot ideas for the wedding day as an inspiration board! I just recently posted our photos online for friends and family and we had so many compliments; the photos truly captured the feeling and personalized feel of our wedding day! I would highly recommend working with Brian!

nization. Additionally, everyone thought his pictures were amazing – he truly captured the day. If you have a special event, I would highly recommend Brian; you will not be disappointed! Kisha, MA

om our day. Before our wedding day, we met with Brian Hale and went over all the logistics that we needed and then we were able to talk about all the fun parts that we wanted captured. He took our ideas and turned them into beautiful pictures that we can not wait to have hanging on our walls. My husband and I were very pleased to have our wedding photos waiting for us when we returned home from our honeymoon. When we reviewed the pictures we could not believe the moments that he captured without us even realizing that he was there. Also, a bonus was that our family and friends loved his personality and many of our wedding guest complimented us for on our photographer both during and after the wedding. We could not be more pleased with the choice we made to hire HaleChannel Photography.

a relief to find a photographer without tight time constraints who could offer .jpg and .raw files and made my family and I feel completely at ease with him during our wedding, which is such a personal event. Brian is a people person who can balance family and friends trying to take pictures of their own with getting through the shot list, and during the ceremony and reception he was so non-intrusive that I only saw him a handful of times, but he was able to capture all of the right moments. Finally, the turnaround for processing our pictures was so quick! And throughout the experience, Brian has been extremely responsive by email and phone, which has been a huge help since I planned the wedding and am preparing my photo book picks out of state. Overall, my husband and I were very happy with our experience with HaleChannel Photography!

day, not just a certain time frame, meant that we got all kinds of neat pics that we may not have otherwise gotten. He was very professional in everything that he did, and enthusiastic as well. We would recommend Mr. Hale to anyone and everyone who is having a wedding! He is absolutely the best!

I hope we made it as easy as you did for us! My family and friends were so impressed with your work that they have already spread the word how wonderful you are! I wish I could write a review so the whole world could see how TALENTED you are!!! My family already is planning on ordering prints from you so be prepared... my mom can go crazy with ordering prints... sorry in advance for making you work so hard (haha) she cried when she first saw the prints :-) Thank you again for everything! We will definitely be in touch!!!! Love, Amy & Terrence Leahy

nd I begin our journey together. We will be in touch with you after the holidays to order and have you do up a photo album for us. :) -Nichole

Jannette & Joseph

beautiful and fascinating pictures you produced. We have had so many compliments...the cloud angles were amazing. Thank you for doing such a wonderful, thorough job documenting our wedding. We will be forever grateful to you.

ive, gentle man, he listens to what you want and makes your dreams of great memories into his special art. Our guests even commented on how much they we uninterrupted by him, yet he got pictures of everyone. He is very creative and our pictures remind us daily of the gift he has given us.

ctures, but he had great ideas for candid and formal shots, seemed to be everywhere at once and didn't miss a thing, and fit right in with the guests. He was enthusiastic and passionate about his job, and his love for photography showed through in his work. Many of our guests commented that Brian was constantly on the move, and they were impressed by his friendly, outgoing personality and positive attitude. The owner of the venue where we held our wedding said he was a wonderful young man, and an enthusiastic, talented photographer, and I couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you, Brian, for giving me and my husband wonderful memories to treasure!

packages are reasonable and better then any other photographer of his talent around! I love how he does not give time limits on his wedding packages because really how can you time restrict capturing a persons most special, loving, memorable day! My now husband and I ended up changing our wedding date on very short notice ,Brian was very understanding and was willing to work with us and accommodate our new date. Brian felt more like a guest at our wedding than a vendor and I would recommend him to anyone!! Oh and if you haven't seen the AMAZING photos he took of my husband and I check out our gallery on his website ( Stephanie & Jeff) ! Brian is great with kids, very artsy, creative and fun! No need to look any further Brian is absolutely the right choice!

tel while we were getting ready and was very unintrusive. Same goes for the wedding ceremony and the reception. He made sure to take pictures at the important times and also I felt like that day he was my best friend, always there within my reach when I wanted to take a special picture. We hired Brian solely based on the fact that his more than reasonable price included us getting ALL of the pictures that were taken of us for us to have, and there is no separate fee for us to buy pictures from him, as we can print them as we wish. Brian's work is simply magnificent!