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About This Vendor
Hi there!
I will never make a wedding all about the photography, the photography will always be about the wedding. Taking photos should never feel like a chore on your wedding day. I want you to be comfortable, relaxed, and most of all having fun celebrating with your friends and family. My goal is to create a gallery of images that captures the people, scenery, and moments that makes the wedding day uniquely yours. I happily provide photography for weddings and elopements of all sizes, with full day coverage beginning at $2600. I also pride myself in being able to offer a wedding video option without requiring a separate team of camera operators. My complete package includes a 2-4 minute highlight film in addition to your photo coverage. These films capture the celebration, the vibe and the energy of your wedding day but without all the extra personel and equipment surrounding you and your guests. I promise will not find a better value than adding this to your package!
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Photo Shoot Types
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Photo, Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
Documentary, Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, Wedding
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James Brindley's Camera Reviews
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I would 10/10 recommend James to anyone in the Charleston area!! James was incredible! He is very down to earth and easy-going. We are not a couple that takes a lot of pictures, but James made us feel so comfortable with our engagement session ...
and at the wedding. He is not intrusive and gave us our moments, while capturing EVERYTHING! His photos speak for itself. Just wonderful!
James photographed our wedding at Mingo Point in Kiawah Island, SC this spring - he was AMAZING! From the moment he arrived to start taking the "before" pictures to the very last with capturing our getaway, James was professional, fun, and a ca...
lming presence throughout a chaotic day. Our wedding photos are truly incredible - he did a perfect job at capturing the love, happiness, & excitement of our day. He really did make the photography all about the wedding and captured our formal family portraits efficiently while still making it an enjoyable experience. I highly recommend James - he is very flexible & easy to work with, fun, & an extremely talented photographer! We are SO thankful that he was able to photograph our wedding!
James was our favorite vendor that we had hired for the wedding! We also hired him for the rehearsal dinner and he did not disappoint! He arrived early and stayed late when we were running behind. He was very professional but also very down to ...
earth. The photos turned out exactly how he wanted them and we cant wait to hire him again soon!
Just got my photos back and I can't stop looking at them! Everyone who has seen them has commented on how beautiful they are. James was easy to work with, reasonably priced, and captured many wonderful moments.
My husband and I have had the pleasure of working with James over the course of two years. James shot our engagement photos, our intimate COVID wedding ceremony, and our postponed big reception. If you are looking for a photographer who will ca...
pture the essence of your special day unintrusive and professional way, you have found your man. James is a true artist. He can go with the flow and adapt his plans in real time while managing to get all the wedding shots a woman can dream of. James continuously went above and beyond my husband and I’s expectations throughout the two years we worked together. I highly recommend James to anyone planning an event in the Low Country.
We found James online and after interviewing him and a few other photographers, it was a no-brainer. Our package included an engagement session. Our engagement photos turned out beautifully. And the wedding photos, oh my goodness!!! I don’t thi...
nk there was a single guest that James didn’t capture. The highlight video was also wonderful! We can’t stop looking at our photos and the video!
We could not be happier with James, and I don’t believe anyone else could’ve captured the day any better. Thank you James!!
James was our wedding ceremony photographer at the Battery in Charleston. He captured every detail and little special moment. Our photos are absolutely perfect; better than I ever could of imagined. He knew exact where to go to get the best li...
ghting and perfect backdrops. I will recommend James time and time again! Thank you again James for everything!
James photographed our wedding in October of 2021! He was absolutely phenomenal to work with! Very patient, and always answered my questions! He was a natural on wedding day and made us feel so comfortable behind the camera! Not only were his p...
ictures gorgeous, but we had him make us a video as well, which is stunning & makes me cry every time. I love knowing we have those moments captured in time for all eternity
He sent us sneak peeks within hours and returned our photos in plenty of time to use as gifts for Christmas! 10/10 recommend him for your wedding/event/family photos!
James did an excellent job for our micro wedding in Charleston. We are blown away by how well he captured our day and the emotions in us and our guests. My friends thought we were an advertising ad on Instagram when I posted a few pictures of u...
s! I wish we lived closer so we could use him for other special moments in our lives that need capturing in the future! Highly recommend James for Photos and Videos!
We would recommend James over and over again! He is so easy to work with and such a great guy! From the minute that we booked with him we knew we were going to have a great experience. He was great with communication leading up to our engagemen...
t session and wedding and made us feel so comfortable and relaxed throughout the day! He captured getting ready photos for the entire bridal party, first look and family photos, and incredible pictures throughout the evening at the ceremony and reception - capturing all of the smiles, joy, love, and dancing! He also sent us a few edited photos the morning after the wedding before we left for our honeymoon which was perfect so we got to relive parts of the evening with our family and friends! If you are looking for a both fun and professional photographer in Charleston book with James!
We are so thrilled with how James Brindley's videos came out! At first, we weren't going to hire a videographer, but decided to at the last minute. James was recommended to us by our photographer, Shelby Stewart (who is also amazing btw), and w...
e are so happy he was. He was super responsive, easy to work with and delivered everything we asked for in such a quick turnaround time. We would highly recommend James to capture your wedding day - we are so so happy with his work!
As a wedding filmmaker myself, I wouldn't have chosen just anybody to shoot my own wedding. After seeing James' work online and talking with him over the phone, my wife and I decided to go ahead and hire him immediately.
Not only he is a great...
photographer, he was also on location ahead of time and he made sure that we (and our loved ones) felt comfortable around a lens.
The delivery was on time and couldn't have looked better!
James was amazing! We loved having him apart of our wedding day! He did such a great job capturing all of the love and excitement throughout the whole day! If you are wanting a photographer that is very responsive, patient (especially with a fe...
w crazy family members), and professional - James is your guy! He is so talented and you will not be disappointed!!
James is not only a pleasure to work with, reliable, and talented but he also felt like a friend throughout this whole process, not just a photographer. The photos he took look like something straight out of a magazine. Everything and everyone ...
was captured with such a unique eye. We are so pleased with the end results and hope to work with James again in the future.
We decided we wanted a videographer two weeks before our wedding- we reached out to our photographer Shelby Stewart and she recommended James. James happened to have our date still available and was more than willing to accommodate our needs! H...
e was extremely professional and went above and beyond his scheduled time. He let us pick the background music and was open to our input to make our video everything we wanted it to be! I would definitely recommend James if you are looking for a videographer and when in doubt... book one!!
James was the best choice we made for a vendor. He was so flexible and understanding with a postponement. We wanted pictures that highlighted the gardens we got married in instead of over-brightening them and he exceeded expectations! A pleasur...
e to work with and incredibly talented!
James is an extremely talented photographer! I could not be more happy with how my wedding photos turned out. He worked very hard to capture every special moment of my wedding day. James is also a pleasure to work with. He is easy-going, always...
quick to respond, and strives to create photos that reflect your personal style. My wedding photos were everything I hoped for and so much more thanks to James. I HIGHLY recommend him!
We are so happy that we chose James to capture our special day! The pictures turned out absolutely stunning and we couldn't be happier!
James was energetic throughout our whole ceremony and reception and catered to every need (we had a lot of...
request for group photos!). He was a huge help in coordinating our group and he captured those magic moments.
We would not have done anything differently! Thank you James for making it all possible!
James takes all the stress out of wedding day photos. He adds a great energy to the day, and knows what moments to catch without skipping a beat! I would highly highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
David was nothing less than amazing! He was at the venue before we were and he was extremely patient and made sure I had every shot that I wanted! He has a great personality, very friendly and he sent us 2 pics about an hour after our wedding...
! I would highly recommend him, and we want to have him take our Anniversary pictures at the same venue next year. Thank you so much David, you made our day even more memorable!
James, I wish I could tell you how thankful we are we found you!
We had booked James to be our photographer for our destination wedding in Charleston this September.
Because of Covid, our families and guests weren’t comfortable traveling, esp...
ecially since SC had become a hotspot. We were heart broken, but decided to move our wedding to NJ where we live, since outdoor weddings were being allowed.
I contacted James, to inform him I’d have to cancel, never expecting a refund - let alone what he would respond with! James is also originally from NJ and offered to travel up to NJ for our newly planned wedding here.
I was at a loss for words. We had such a hard time with the venue, and other vendors while cancelling, I never could have imagined he’d be so generous and understanding.
We were thrilled to have him shoot our wedding. Our families loved him, and it felt like he was just hanging out with us.
I’ll forever be thankful to you James for handling such a difficult & uncertain time, with such professionalism, understanding and generosity.
Book him. Now. Best decision you’ll make.
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2020
Thank you so much Adriana!! I'm so grateful to have been there to capture your wedding day!
James was awesome! Very responsive to our emails and texts, answered all our questions and requests. We love our engagement and wedding day photos and would highly recommend James. If you’re looking for a great photographer, James Brindley is y...
our guy!
James was fantastic! Seriously one of the nicest guys you will ever meet! He photographed and videoed our small family wedding in my aunts backyard and did PERFECT! Our wedding was all a bit unorthodox due to circumstances but he went with the ...
flow and fit into our craziness with ease! My husband and I could not give enough 5 star’s. We are just sad we do not live in Charleston for him to take all of our pictures ❤️❤️❤️
Some couples thrive in front of the camera, naturally feeling confident to share affections with one another. Others are more reserved and a bit shy - we were definitely the latter! James let us be US and captured our excitement during our enga...
gement photo shoot, and our big love on our wedding day. He made us feel so comfortable and everything felt so natural with him. On our wedding day, he was so patient with our (loud, crazy, obnoxious) families (lol) and friends - EVERYONE LOVED him! We received so many positive comments from our guests on how great James was. We are SO thankful for his flexibility, kindness and expertise! We cannot wait to celebrate more milestones in our future with James!
James was an awesome choice for our wedding and reception photography. He didn't miss a beat or a picture during the whole ceremony. His patience and enthusiasm combined with the professionalism made the experience one all new couples should
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enjoy. Please call James for your special event! He was awesome!
Larry and Julie Molony
Response from the Vendor on 12/09/2019
I had such a great time working with you two! Thank you so much for the kind words and happy holidays to you and Julie!!
James is beyond friendly, outrageously accommodating and most of all, one fantastic photographer. Not only did he fit in a beautiful engagement shoot around Charleston (he knows all the best spots), but later that week he spent the whole day ph...
otographing every second of our wedding day from set-up to sundown.
If you want someone to capture the essence and every moment of your big day, James is your photographer.
Response from the Vendor on 12/09/2019
Thank you so much!! Your wedding was a top notch celebration that I’m super grateful to have been a part of. All the best to both of you and have a happy holiday season!!
With little direction, James captured the energy and emotion of our wedding.
We asked for James to focus on the people we love so much, and not on setting up the perfectly staged shot. He instinctively knew who to follow with his lens (the 3-y...
ear-olds dancing, the crazy friend from college, the mothers!) but blended into the party.
Before the wedding, James led us to his favorite Charleston backdrops that were classic yet not cliche - making us feel like the wedding we celebrated was truly unique.
Responsive, nimble, positive, and fun. We are so honored James captured the moments of our wedding. We only wish we could do it again.
Response from the Vendor on 11/24/2019
I cannot begin to explain how grateful I am to have been the photographer for your wedding day, an absolutely relentless celebration! Thank you both for the kind words!
Hiring James to photograph our wedding day is one of the best decisions we made during the planning process! With so many details and decisions involved in planning a wedding, James was an invaluable asset from start to finish. He is incredibly...
professional, communicative, and extremely knowledgable about the Charleston area.
James listened to us early on, and actively helped in developing a clear vision for the day, unique to our personal preferences. His photography speaks for itself, but what you can't see is the amount of work behind those photos. James made it a priority to get to know us as a couple, which made us feel comfortable and less awkward in front of the camera (and we're really awkward).
We highly recommend James for those getting married in the Charleston area, especially if planning a destination wedding. We're so thankful for the joyous memories we have to look back on for years to come.
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2019
Thank you so much Amber! It was an absolute joy to work with you two!
James is lovely! He made two humans who hate being in front of the camera feel comfortable throughout the entire day. The pictures turned out beautifully and he was able to capture the vibe of our day in the photos and the video without taking ...
us away from the party/guests for too long!
James made appoint to take a photo of every guest - whether during cocktail hour or the reception. Tip for future brides and grooms...definitely get the video add on. James did an amazing job!
Thank you, James! We are so lucky to have found you!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Thanks Courtney!! I had a blast spending the day with you two, and your friends + family!
James is completely amazing! He knew exactly what kind of photography my husband and I were looking for and was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly when it came to getting pictures in the setting sun on the beach. He even got into the oce...
an with us for our “trash the dress” photos and stayed afterwards for some cake and pizza. The pictures came out amazing and we couldn’t be happier!
James was an amazing person to work with. Extremely personable and funny. He made sure we never felt awkward and really wanted us to be ourselves. We are so thankful that we were able to have James a part of our special moment and that he was a...
ble to capture what we imagined. We will definitely cherish the pictures he took and that we were able to find someone like James.
James is an incredible photographer. He is personable, professional, and extremely talented. He has a unique vision and captures beautiful angles with perfect lighting. We were lucky to have him for our engagement photos and wedding. He is ...
calm and composed making photography sessions simple, fun, and lighthearted! Not only did he capture every special moment for us, he was able to capture moments we didn’t even see! He photographed our guests and I was able to relive the entire wedding from beginning to end through our album. He perfectly captured our wedding vision and listened to our preferences. James was easy to communicate with, timely in his communication whether it was email or text. He delivered photography by his timeline due date as promised (timely and quick!) and his websites to view the albums were easy to view and instructions were clear! I was very impressed with James photography skills but also his professionalism. I would highly recommend James and his services to anyone in the Charleston area.
James was very professional, patient, and took the most beautiful pictures of our wedding! We highly recommend him for all your photography needs!!
James shot our wedding and it was absolutely perfect! We just got our photos back and we’ve been looking at them every day for the past week! My husband hates getting his picture taken and James was perfect at reading the room and taking all th...
e pictures we wanted while also being cognizant of how he was doing! He blended in so well, we almost forgot he was there! We’re so happy we chose James as our wedding photographer!
From the very first inquiry email up until the day of our wedding, every step of the process with hiring James as our wedding photographer was PERFECT. There is truly not one complaint, let alone even a hiccup, once we hired him. The engagement...
photo session that was included was gorgeous; James' eye and talent turned a cold and dreary outdoor photo session into some of our most treasured pictures to date. And although we have only received a sampling of the wedding photos (we just got married 3/23/19), we are already beyond excited to see the rest. James is professional, personable, and can even make two non-models like us feel so natural in front of the camera. I will continue to recommend James to anyone in the area as he is, in our opinion, the best. Pictures are priceless. Hire James Brindley and you won't have any regrets.
James was seriously such a great wedding photographer to work with. I'd give him more stars if I could. His prices are awesome, he's very professional and down to earth, and all of our pictures turned out perfect! He even came to our venue earl...
y in order to find all the best photo angles/backgrounds and how to work with the lighting. The morning after our wedding, he had already edited some of the best photos and sent them to us. And it was only a month later that we received the full set of all photos from our wedding. I would definitely recommend James to anyone looking for a photographer for any event! Thanks again James!
We hired James after he photographed for a friend’s wedding and another friend’s Christmas cards, since we knew his work was great and our friends highly recommended. One thing I loved was that he offered a free 1 hour engagement shoot as part ...
of booking him for my wedding. This was a great opportunity to interact with him prior to our wedding and a huge cost savings! My wedding photos are amazing!!! We loved his laid back personality and his ability to blend in with the crowd without disrupting anything. I highly recommend!
Frank and I are grateful to have landed James as our wedding photographer. We were looking for a photographer who could capture candid photos of us looking natural and happy, nothing too staged. Prior to the wedding, James made himself availa...
ble to answer all our questions and get a sense of what our expectations were so that he could meet them (he then exceeded them). He recommended a number of shots that Frank and I had not considered. We were so grateful for his input, accepting all his recommendations!! He nailed all the shots during the wedding and reception, not missing any opportunity for both planned or spontaneous photos. The day after the wedding, he surprised us with a few sneak peek photos, which were gorgeous! Once we received all the photos we were blown away. James truly captured all of the excitement, all of the wonderful colors, and all of the moments. Furthermore, access to the photos is simple and easy to use. Frank and I are so lucky to have had James capture in our wedding day. Thank you James!
James was so awesome! From the first message sent, he was professional and super helpful. He made my husband and I feel so comfortable and special. He is very laid back and friendly. He also made great recommendations for locations of our engag...
ement photos. He finished editing the photos within a couple days and when we got them, we were blown away. It was really reassuring to know he would be our photographer for our wedding. Our wedding was a couple months ago and I still look at my photos everyday. Definitely was the #1 on my list of what I needed for our celebration. It was an absolute pleasure working with James and I will forever keep up with his fabulous work on his social media sites.
James did an amazing job capturing our big day! He made it so comfortable and natural. We were so impressed with his organization and efficiency. The pictures are beyond beautiful and something we will cherish forever!
James was the absolute best to work with!!! He did such an amazing job with our wedding pictures and I can't wait to see the rest! He is professional, easy to work with, flexible, and very kind. The quality and color of his pictures are amazing...
, especially for an outdoor wedding like ours. I would recommend him 100% to anyone who needs a photographer for their upcoming event or wedding.
We absolutely adore James! We could not have picked a better photographer for our event and he is going to continue to make a great name for himself in the industry. From the moment we met James we knew we had to choose him to capture our big d...
ay. James executed our vision perfectly. He is extremely professional and he is also an incredibly cool person who fit right in with our group and made everyone feel comfortable working with him. He was communicative throughout the entire process and could not have been more prepared. The day of our wedding he was very flexible and rolled with anything that we threw his way. When it got chaotic he kept his cool and orchestrated all the moving pieces and people. We woke up the next day to a handful of the most beautiful photos that he sent along as a preview and we cannot wait to see the rest. The way that he captures movement, light and all of the various elements produces photos that embody these special moments in an organic and breathtaking way. We are beyond pleased!
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James Brindley
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Hello! My name is James Brindley and I am a wedding photographer. I’m very fortunate to be able to say I love what I do. When I’m not working you can find me digging through my record collection, surfing, or taking trips down to Walt Disney World.
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