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James Brindley
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
My style is candid, natural, and genuinely personal. I’m here to capture the real moments, the laughter, the emotion, the unexpected joy that unfold when all your favorite people come together in one place. Weddings have a rare kind of magic, and I want your photos to reflect that beautifully.
Most of the day, I’m a quiet observer. This “fly on the wall” approach helps everyone feel at ease and forget the camera is even there, allowing me to create upbeat, authentic images that truly feel like you. We’ll carve out a little time for family portraits, wedding party photos, and timeless couples’ portraits. But I’m always focused on keeping things efficient so you can get back to celebrating with the people you love.
Above all, I’m committed to creating photos that stand the test of time. I avoid trends, chase genuine connection, and anticipate moments as they naturally unfold. Your wedding photos should still feel fresh and meaningful decades from now, images that let you relive the joy of your day again and again, and share it with generations to come.
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James Brindley
Owner
I’m James Brindley and I'm a wedding photographer based in Neptune Beach, Florida. For the past decade years I’ve had the joy of documenting weddings throughout the Southeast. From Charleston to Savannah to St. Augustine, I’ve photographed hundreds of couples celebrating one of the greatest days of their lives.
When you welcome me into your wedding day, you’re not just getting a photographer. You’re getting someone who blends effortlessly into the celebration, keeps the energy upbeat, and ensures your photos unfold naturally while you stay fully in the moment. My goal is simple: you enjoy your wedding day, and I provide the pictures to prove it.
To give every couple the attention they deserve, I photograph only 20 weddings per year. I serve Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina—capturing weddings in Jacksonville, Amelia Island, Orlando, Tampa, St. Simons Island, Savannah, Charleston, and everywhere in between.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.067 reviews
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James is highly praised by multiple reviewers for his outstanding work as a wedding photographer and videographer. Clients appreciate his professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to capture natural moments effortlessly. Many rave about his quick turnaround time, stunning photos, and exceptional communication skills, making him a top choice for couples looking for high-quality wedding memories. Reviewers highly recommend James as a talented, accommodating, and top-notch choice for wedding photography and videography services.Review photos
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Elizabeth S
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5.0
6/04/2024
We had the absolute pleasure of working with James as our wedding photographer, and we couldn't be happier with the results! From the moment we met him, his fun and comforting vibe...
put us at ease, making the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free.
The photos turned out stunning. Not only is he incredibly talented, but his pricing was also very reasonable, offering great value for such high-quality work.
We highly recommend James to anyone looking for a fantastic wedding photographer. He truly helped make our day unforgettable!
Natasha T
5.0
11/26/2025
If you want a wedding photographer who goes above and beyond in every way, James is the one. He arrived on time, fully prepared, and carried himself with a level of professionalism...
that instantly put us at ease. His calm, confident approach made the entire day feel effortless.
James has an incredible eye. He knows exactly how to find the best angles, the best lighting, and the most natural moments. Watching him work with multiple cameras and lenses so seamlessly was impressive. He captured every detail without ever interrupting the flow of the day.
What truly set James apart was his turnaround time. He surprised us with same day sneak peeks, which is almost unheard of, and our full gallery was delivered far quicker than we expected. The photos were stunning, clear, emotional, and truly told the story of our day.
James is professional, talented, efficient, and genuinely passionate about what he does. Hiring him was one of the best choices we made for our wedding. We cannot recommend him enough.
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Shannon S
5.0
11/10/2024
James was everything we could have hoped for in a wedding videographer. From start to finish, he made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera, capturing our day with such...
warmth, professionalism, and an incredible eye for detail. He created a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, allowing us to enjoy each moment naturally, and he worked tirelessly to capture every special detail and emotion. His dedication and passion truly shine through in his work, and we couldn’t be happier with the memories he preserved for us. We highly recommend James to anyone looking for an outstanding videographer – he is absolutely amazing!
Megan E
5.0
12/04/2023
James is truly amazing. If you’re even thinking twice about booking him- stop thinking and just do it! You will not regret it. Our photos turned out dreamy and he did everything I ...
asked of him and more. Even decided the day before the wedding to add the videography that he offers and he was able to accommodate. Love him!!!! 10/10!!!
Chelsea K
5.0
11/29/2023
We hired James for our wedding in Charleston, and have zero regrets. We love our pictures - they perfectly captured all of the emotions of the day, and the old Hollywood vibe we we...
re going for. Plus, he was a very calming and organized presence - he took charge when we needed someone to and ensured we got the shots we wanted. We hired a second shooter as well, which we definitely recommend! You won't regret choosing James!
Kristen L
5.0
9/23/2023
James was FANTASTIC. We highly recommend booking James for your wedding.
Our wedding was in Florida, but we live in Maryland, so we didn’t get to meet James in person before the ...
wedding. We trusted him to do our photography based on his reviews, portfolio, and his friendly personality.
He let us swap out our complimentary engagement shoot for rehearsal dinner coverage.
The morning of the wedding, he texted me asking if I wanted coffee, champagne or anything else. He brought me and my girls champagne. He stayed all day, it was at least 10 hours. He was so patient and kind, even with my constant requests for random shots on the spot. His calm, cool, and collected attitude kept all of us calm and made a calm & happy bride.
He sent us a “preview” album of our wedding photos at 10am the DAY AFTER our wedding. Less than 24 hours later. They are STUNNING. We are so happy with them and cannot wait to see the rest.
Hire James for your wedding.. you will not be disappointed! His photos will be ones we will show our kids, grandkids, and will cherish for the rest of our lives!
Christine C
5.0
9/07/2023
There are no words to describe how talented and professional James is! From the engagement shoot to the wedding, he is so easy to communicate with and made planning a wedding from ...
another state effortless. Our pictures are AMAZING! He is so talented and captured our wedding exactly how we remember it! He even got us in the pouring rain for some amazing shots. Our family can not stop watching our trailer he put together and I have so many people reaching out to me how great it came out. I would recommend choosing James 1000/10!!! This was the best decision we have made.
Annie D
5.0
7/22/2023
I can’t recommend James enough. He was amazing to work with and got such incredible shots from the details to candids to portraits. I’ve been so obsessed with looking at our photos...
pretty much every day since we got them. I can also be a little picky about photos of myself so I wanted to have lots of options and James was SO flexible and accommodating about spending more time on portraits to make sure we had all the photos we wanted.
Katie F
5.0
7/11/2023
Wow wow wow! This about sums up our experience with James at James Brindley’s Camera. From our engagement shoot to our wedding day James created a comfortable environment and we lo...
ved our time with him!
James is so easy to work with and really took the time to get all different kinds of shots of the wedding, including so many I wouldn’t have thought to get. Our reception pictures are some of our absolute favorites! So many family members and wedding guests have commented how personable James is, and he was never too in your face with the camera. Sometimes we didn’t even know he was there!
We chose to include a wedding video with our photos and James knocked it out of the park! It was exactly what we were looking for.
Our photos and video are something we will cherish forever! You cannot go wrong with James! He is a gem!
Ashley E
5.0
7/09/2023
James was great! He was super easy to work with and made us feel comfortable during our engagement session and on our wedding day. He knew exactly what shots he wanted to get / wha...
t we wanted, and the photo process went by quickly so that we could spend a lot of time with our friends and family. All of our poses felt natural and we will cherish these photos forever!
Klaudia K
5.0
6/07/2023
Working with James was one of the best parts of our wedding day. He was professional & personable and captured amazing moments that are going to help us remember our special day fo...
rever. Everyone can’t stop talking about how amazing our pictures are!! Hoping we make it to Florida to work with James some time again in the future.
Liz T
5.0
5/15/2023
I can't say enough good things about working with James! His photos, personality, professionalism are all top notch. Not only were we blown away by his work, but we were also extre...
mely impressed with his level of communication, turn times, and his wonderful laid back personality (an underrated but critical thing on wedding day). My husband & I don't do photo shoots often (ever) and James made us feel so comfortable and at ease. He did a fantastic job capturing our day authentically and I am beyond grateful to have his photos and videos to look back on for years to come. Hire James, you won't regret it!!!
Ellen D
5.0
5/03/2023
James is such an amazing photographer! From our very first call, he was incredibly thorough, organized and kind. He has a laidback style that really adds to the overall feel of the...
day and places all those around him at ease. He makes an effort to make sure the day doesn’t feel like it’s all about getting pictures, while capturing the important ones efficiently! We are still waiting for our entire photos, but the preview photos he sent are AMAZING. He really captured the feel we were looking for. We also added on the videography service he provides which is an amazing value and we are so excited to see that! We could not have asked for a better photographer than James, and are so grateful to have found him.
Karrlee A
5.0
12/22/2022
James was absolutely amazing from beginning to end! During our initial call James was so friendly and professional! He answered any/all questions I had and explained his different ...
available packages. James arrived at the venue on time, worked around all the craziness of the day and somehow captured every single important moment so beautifully! He and my photography team worked great together throughout the entire day. I am so happy that we will have these videos to look back on for years to come!
Brooke T
5.0
11/20/2022
James is absolutely incredible. He is so calming and captured our wedding day flawlessly. Would also highly recommend the highlight video as well - so worth it. Would recommend Jam...
es to anyone looking for an amazing photographer.
Emily C
5.0
11/09/2022
James was simply the BEST photographer for our engagement and wedding photos. We cannot recommend him enough!!! From the very beginning of our planning process and on, James was at...
tentive to all of our many questions, timeline details, and location requests. He was professional, patient, adaptable and so fun to work with!
Not only does James have a great eye for gorgeous photo composition and cool lighting, he also exudes a chill yet on-top-of-things vibe which is the ideal mix on your wedding day. We never felt rushed or stressed, the photos just flowed seamlessly throughout the day. He caught so many sweet authentic moments on camera and struck the perfect balance of staged portraits with genuine candids.
Also, we got married on October 1st in Charleston, the day after Hurricane Ian came through. We really had no idea what to expect with our photos, but James totally rolled with it and figured out the perfect places for us to take our photos without having to deal with mud from flooding the previous day. We are SO happy with how our photos turned out and the whole process. Book James for your wedding ASAP!! You will be so glad.
Gloria K
5.0
10/15/2022
James is a PLEASURE to work with throughout the wedding experience. He has a great attitude, is super organized, and gets the shot without wasting time. He made sure we got what ...
we wanted and ushered the difficult family photos with ease. If you are even considering James, it would be a disservice to choose someone else.
He delivered beautiful images and videos. I don't remember how we stumbled upon James but we are so lucky he was available for our big day. I couldn't recommend his services more.
Sarah B
5.0
10/14/2022
James was wonderful. Each and every time we met (engagement photos, bridal portraits, and wedding day) he came with the best energy and was so efficient. My husband and I were so p...
leased with his approach to the wedding day, he was so organized and calm. He got all of the wanted/needed photos with time to spare! We did not think we could be any happier... then we got the photos back! He completely captured the feeling of the day. I will cherish these photos forever.
Zander B
5.0
10/13/2022
James is unbelievable! He’s detailed, efficient and has an impeccable eye for wedding photography. He was a pleasure to work with and reduced our stress tenfold!
Jillian G
5.0
10/01/2022
We hired James for a couple hours to cover our intimate ceremony. He was incredibly responsive leading up to the day, and on the day of he was prompt, personable and efficient. He ...
followed our requests and handled the evening with ease. We're very happy with our experience.
Mackenzie P
5.0
9/07/2022
James is simply the best! His photos are beautiful and the turn around time is very fast! I would defiantly recommend him for all of your photo needs!
Katherine F
5.0
9/01/2022
Wow, the pictures that James and his crew took are amazing! I really wanted cool candids instead of contrived formal photos and feel that he did just that. We took the classic form...
al wedding photos but honestly, any decent photographer can do that. James' talent comes into play when he takes beautiful candid photos that capture the emotion of the day. He also has a cool perspective on scenery. Lastly, he and his crew were never awkward or in the way which sometimes photographers can be! I would definitely recommend James Brindley!
Chelsea P
5.0
8/01/2022
We cannot adequately express our gratitude for our wedding photographer James. From start to finish James has been an absolute pleasure to work with. For us, we didn't want to feel...
stressed or miss too much of our wedding for photos, and James had the perfect attitude and pace for us while still getting EVERY single photo we had hoped for! We also used James to make our highlight reel and it's SO amazing. Almost like a three minute movie trailer of our entire wedding which we love to watch. Everything arrived in a timely manner and we have so many photos to chose from. We couldn't recommend James enough to book for your wedding services.
Bliss M
5.0
7/21/2022
James is amazing and a pleasure to work with! We could not have asked for a better photographer to capture our special day! Our photos are gorgeous.
Caleb H
5.0
7/01/2022
James was the perfect photographer for our wedding -- he captured every moment with care, patience, thoughtfulness, and a sense of fun. We cannot recommend James highly enough for ...
your wedding or event!
Abby M
5.0
5/09/2022
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 w...
ith capturing our getaway, James was professional, fun, and a calming 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!
Reid R
5.0
4/28/2022
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!
Amanda E
5.0
2/21/2022
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 ca...
ptured many wonderful moments.
Ayoe K
5.0
1/15/2022
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 capture 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.
Patrick T
5.0
1/15/2022
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 be...
autifully. And the wedding photos, oh my goodness!!! I don’t think 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!!
Sadie H
5.0
12/20/2021
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 lighting and perfect backdrops. I will recommend James time and time again! Thank you again James for everything!
Morgan V
5.0
12/04/2021
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 ma...
de us feel so comfortable behind the camera! Not only were his pictures 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!
Kelly D
5.0
11/17/2021
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 us! 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!
Anna V
5.0
11/03/2021
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 experie...
nce. He was great with communication leading up to our engagement 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!
Erin F
5.0
10/27/2021
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 o...
ur photographer, Shelby Stewart (who is also amazing btw), and we 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!
David P
5.0
10/06/2021
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 decid...
ed 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!
Naomi S
5.0
7/10/2021
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, bu...
t 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!
Amanda R
5.0
6/13/2021
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 pho...
tographer that is very responsive, patient (especially with a few crazy family members), and professional - James is your guy! He is so talented and you will not be disappointed!!
Estrella C
5.0
6/02/2021
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 lik...
e 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.
Megan D
5.0
5/21/2021
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! He 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!!
Natalie K
5.0
2/16/2021
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 pleasure to work with and incredibly talented!
Jessica S
5.0
12/16/2020
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!
Samantha A
5.0
11/21/2020
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 c...
eremony 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!
Amanda C
5.0
10/24/2020
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 hi...
m to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
Catherine C
5.0
10/18/2020
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, ver...
y 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!
Adriana M
5.0
9/21/2020
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 C...
ovid, our families and guests weren’t comfortable traveling, especially 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 James Brindley's Camera on 09/23/2020
Thank you so much Adriana!! I'm so grateful to have been there to capture your wedding day...
!
Lauren G
5.0
6/21/2020
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 your guy!
Lexi R
5.0
6/01/2020
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 ❤️❤️❤️
Andrea F
5.0
2/05/2020
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 engagement 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!
Joseph M
5.0
12/03/2019
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
enjoy. Please call James for your special event! He was awesome!
Larry and Julie Molony
Response from James Brindley's Camera on 12/09/2019
I had such a great time working with you two! Thank you so much for the kind words and hap...
py holidays to you and Julie!!
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