Timeless Wedding Photography | Iowa + Beyond
$3,000 starting price
Des Moines, Iowa, Midwest + Beyond
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Brenda Shank
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Natural, Clean and Timeless Wedding Photography || 500+ Weddings || No hourly limit! ||
The wedding of your dreams....
The flowers are beautiful, but they will wilt.
The food is delicious, but it gets eaten.
The photos.. Now THEY will stand the test of time.
Your wedding day, you have dreamed about it all of your life. Don't trust the memories of your incredible day with just anyone. With over 18 years of wedding experience, we have served hundreds of couples with beautiful images that capture special memories made with those you love. They are photos that capture your one moment in time yet will tell your love story for generations to come. We understand what an incredible honor it is to capture such a special day and we work hard to provide our couples with the excellent service they deserve. We would love the opportunity to connect with you! Please visit our website and contact us with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!
Woman-owned Business
+21 years in business
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Destination Weddings
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Engagement
Trash The Dress
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Printed Proofs
Second Shooter Available
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Wedding Albums
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Artistic
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Documentary
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Lifestyle
Modern
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Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
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After Party
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Meet the team
Brenda Shank
Owner
Thanks for stopping by! "When you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life!" I can certainly attest to that! I have been capturing weddings for over 18 years and have had the pleasure of providing hundreds of couples with timeless images they will enjoy for a lifetime. I am so excited to connect with you and hear all about your big day!
Reviews
5.0
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Brenda, the wedding photographer, received overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple customers. They praised her professionalism, communication skills, and ability to capture genuine and stunning moments, making the overall experience pleasant and stress-free. Reviewers highlighted Brenda's talent, the beauty of the wedding photos, and her attention to detail. She was commended for going above and beyond expectations, making her highly recommended for future weddings.Review photos
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Amelia W
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5.0
12/30/2024
Brenda is a pro, hands down. Our wedding pictures are beautiful and she knew exactly what to capture. Besides the planned portraits of bride/groom/family, she caught lots of great candid moments of the guests, plus plenty of detail shots. She sent us the photos just three weeks after the wedding and they were super easy to access and download. Great experience and would recommend her to others.
response 02/08/2025
Wow! Thank you Ameilia for your kind words! Thank you for the wonderful feedback! I’m so ...
glad I could help make your wedding day even more memorable with photos that you love. It was such a joy to work with you and your family!
Katie T
5.0
2/08/2025
Brenda was an absolute joy to work with! She was professional, organized, and made us feel completely at ease. Her eye for detail and ability to capture genuine moments resulted in stunning photos we’ll cherish forever. From start to finish, she exceeded our expectations. If you’re looking for a talented and reliable wedding photographer, we highly recommend Brenda!
response 02/08/2025
I’m so happy to hear that you loved the process and your wedding photos!! It was such a jo...
y working with you both, and capturing those special moments was truly a privilege. Thank you for letting me be part of your big day!!
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Melissa S
5.0
2/03/2025
We can't say enough great things about working with our photographer Brenda. From start to finish we were happy we chose her for my daughter's wedding day. She was a great communicator and professional but also relaxed and fun. She was responsive to our many questions as this was our first wedding. The wedding pictures were amazing, our friends and family raved about them. We highly recommend Brenda. Thanks for being part of our special day
Kelsey P
5.0
1/01/2025
Brenda was great! She was easy to communicate with and made sure she got every picture you wanted! The pictures turned out beautiful!
BreHana G
5.0
12/30/2024
Brenda was amazing on our wedding day. She not only captured amazing photos, but she made the day fun and efficient
Payton W
5.0
12/30/2024
Brenda was the perfect photographer for our wedding! She took her years of experience to make sure we had photo memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives! She was super easy to work with and is very timely. We highly recommend Brenda for engagement and wedding photos!
Becky S
5.0
12/29/2024
Brenda is amazing! Her photos are stunning! She knows exactly what to do and makes sure you get all the pictures you want! Would choose her over and over again!
Angie S
5.0
12/29/2024
Very professional while being caring and personable.
Extremely talented behind the lens and very picky about editing!
There's not a better wedding photographer choice in Iowa.
Taylor M
5.0
12/29/2024
Brenda was amazing to work with! She captured such wonderful memories for our family on our special day! Highly recommend!
Mary R
5.0
7/31/2024
Brenda was such an amazing photographer for our wedding day! Leading up to our day, she was great at communicating with us and made sure to get to know us and know what we were looking for with our photos. The day of the wedding Brenda made sure we were sticking to timelines and that we were able to get all of the photos we had planned on. Brenda truly is an expert at what she does and I felt at ease the entire day. The photos were beautiful and more than I could have imagined. I wanted clean, classic and timeless photos and that is exactly what Brenda delivered. I am so happy with how our photos turned out and cannot thank Brenda enough for everything!
Emma E
5.0
12/31/2023
Brenda was AMAZING! She was super helpful with planning and brainstorming leading up to the wedding, and she was very take-charge with my schedule and keeping everything organized for photos on the day. She helped relieve a lot of my stress on the day. She also did all-day services, instead of charging by the hour, which was fantastic. She is wonderful to work with!!!
Kate I
5.0
12/31/2023
Brenda had great communication throughout the whole process. On the day of our wedding, she paid great attention to details such has how people were positioned, spacing, hand placement, etc. She helped the day to run smoothly in more aspects than photography. Overall, we were very happy with the outcome of the day with Brenda and our photos!
Kelsey V
5.0
12/30/2023
Brenda really went above and beyond for our wedding photos. She focused on what I requested and exceeded all expectations. My family and friends all commented and said how amazing they looked. I had asked for 2 photographers for our day and didn't miss a single thing. Both laughed with us and were personable. Highly recommend Brenda.
Renee R
5.0
12/30/2023
Brenda was simply amazing for our day! She made us so at ease with making a timeline of our day to help our day run smoothly! She was so attentive of getting all our wedding party and family pictures we wanted - which we’ll forever be able to cherish now! Brenda’s energy, creative poses and editing skills are unmatched. Our photos turned out beautiful. We cannot recommend her enough, thanks again Brenda ❤️
Taryn G
5.0
12/30/2023
Brenda was the best choice for our wedding! She was very attentive and great at making sure things went smooth! She was very professional and brought any and all equipment she might have needed the day of! She made sure to get pictures of all the family members which is so meaningful. I love her editing style and our photos turned out GORGEOUS! You definitely won’t be sorry with her.
Shelby L
5.0
12/30/2023
Every moment of our transaction was easy and the outcome was phenomenal! Brenda goes above and beyond her duties. She was there for us as the bride and groom for any questions we had and checking on us throughout the night. Our engagement and wedding photos are some of the best photos I have ever seen! They are so clear and really captured us as a couple! If you are looking for a photographer Brenda and her team are EXACTLY who you want!!
Megan R
5.0
12/29/2023
Brenda is simply the best! She keeps things well organized and high energy and always captures the best shots. Her editing is beautiful and you can tell the time she puts into the album you receive. I cannot recommend her enough!
Brock C
5.0
12/29/2023
Absolutely recommend! She gets the job done. Enjoyed having her capture our day!
Kristin B
5.0
12/29/2023
Brenda was absolutely amazing to work with, both for our engagement shots and the wedding day. She captured every shot we could have wanted and then some. Every time we look back at our photos it's like we are reliving the day all over again. We cannot thank Brenda and her team enough. Next time we need pictures we will definitely be reaching out.
Annalia S
5.0
12/22/2023
If you are looking for an amazing experience for your wedding, Brenda is it. She understood immediately what my husband and I wanted from our big day and made it all happen! Between organizing large families on both sides not missing a single picture, she ensured that both my husband and I were heard. If you are looking for a wedding photographer in the Des Moines area you have to give her a call.
Scott F
5.0
12/06/2023
Brenda is a talented photographer.
Her ability to communicate, execute and deliver exceptional wedding photography is unsurpassed.
Kali L
5.0
10/10/2023
Brenda was wonderful to work with and we would recommend her to anyone for their wedding! She went above and beyond what we expected and helped make our photos go smoothly. We love our photos and are so glad that we were able to have her!
response 11/12/2023
Thank you Kali! I enjoyed our time together from our beautiful engagement session to your ...
amazing wedding day! I am so happy your photos reflect and tell your love story!
Kate G
5.0
9/07/2023
We cannot give enough praise to Brenda for her work on our wedding day and during our engagement shoot. She is incredibly creative and very experienced, and we received the most amazing portraits! She creates such a fun atmosphere while keeping the day running smoothly. She is also wildly talented at capturing every moment so beautifully and is quick to think on her feet if something isn't working out quite right. We could not recommend her more!!
response 11/12/2023
I LOVED sharing not only in your big day but also our engagement session, you both are so ...
fun and this was certainly a wedding to remember! Thank you so much for trusting me with your big day!!
Leah M
5.0
6/24/2023
One month out from our wedding, and the compliment we're getting most often is how awesome our photographer was and how BEAUTIFUL our photos are. Brenda handled everything with panache and cheer. Plus, she really took the time to "see" Nick and me when we're not the easiest to read. Not only that, she wouldn't settle for anything less than the best for us. At one point, I punted some choices off to my wedding planner because of work deadlines. Brenda could have said, "oh good, this will be easy," but instead she asked first, "Can you trust this person to want what's best for you?" I could, and so she took care of it, trusting me, too. Even when I was hard to reach, ignorant about the wedding process and what the day would be like, and confusing to talk to, she was patient, persistent, and kind. Then, like an absolute champ, she showed up as a single shooter (supported by her wonderful husband) at 6am for our 10am wedding! Brenda kept us on schedule and knew how to command a room when she needed to. Additionally, she got all our pictures back to us in less than a month, and they came on a super convenient online gallery. It has been such a joy to relive the day, and I'm so thankful for the way she captured not only us and formal photos, but also the smiles (and tears!), warm glances, and good vibes of that day. They're exactly how the day felt. Thank you Brenda!!
response 11/12/2023
Wow! Thank you Leah for the incredible review! I knew your day was going to be so special...
and above all I wanted to ensure that we captured exactly what YOU wanted. After 19 years in this business, I know from experience to always double and triple check the details, make sure everyone is on the same page. I try to get to know the main cast of characters of special family and friends and capture all of the special moments that tell the story of your wedding day. Thank you for trusting me with your, "BEST DAY EVER!"
Amber B
5.0
1/02/2023
Great quality of work! After editing, Brenda ended up having close to 1000 photos of the day for us. She provided lots of helpful advice too prior to the event to help us establish the timeline.
response 01/06/2023
Thank you for your kind words and for trusting us with your amazing day! It was so fun!
Brenda F
5.0
12/12/2022
Brenda is amazing to work with and takes just as amazing pictures. We had our engagement session and drove around finding fun spots with ending at a field of sunflowers she knew about. I thought those pictures were amazing. Then came the wedding. These pictures are even better and I can't even think of how I'm going to pick just a few for the wall! She keeps everything running smoothly and making sure you stay organized. I plan to use Brenda for pictures in the future!
response 01/06/2023
Thank you Brenda for trusting me with capturing such special moments in time for you! Tha...
nk you for driving 3 hours for your engagement session as well, I LOVE how fun and how you both were down for all of my ideas! I knew the wedding day was going to be awesome and it truly was, an incredibly fun couple, a gorgeous fall day and prime rib, what else does one need? Thanks again for sharing all of it with me! It was one to remember! ;)
Mackenzie M
5.0
12/02/2022
Brenda did a wonderful job with our wedding! We had a rough start with another photographer and ended up having to find another photographer and got Brenda and I am so happy we did! She did an amazing job! We just got our photos back and they are stunning! We have so many photos, they are all well done and I am so happy with her. She captured our day perfectly, was very professional and I am so happy with her. I can't wait to take one year anniversary photos with her in a year!
response 01/06/2023
Thank you Mackenzie and I am so glad everything came together for you and most importantly...
you LOVED your photos! I truly enjoyed our day together and your family is amazing! I know you guys will have an incredible life together! I can't wait to watch your family grow! :)
Jordan M
5.0
11/30/2022
Five stars is not enough to rate Brenda. She was great leading up to the wedding available anytime to answer questions and brainstorm. The day of she was truly AMAZING! As the bride I felt like she was there for me and to capture the best parts of our day. She was incredible from start to finish. When we got our photos back I couldn’t believe how perfect they were! I could not have asked for literally anything more. They were everything I wanted and so so much more! There cannot be a better photographer to capture your special day!
response 01/06/2023
Jordan, thank you soooo much! I knew you had a clear vision of what you wanted so I defin...
itely set the day up to ensure you got exactly what you wanted to tell your wedding story for years to come! Thank you for trusting me with that incredible responsibility. I can't wait till our next shoot! ;)
Jasmine I
5.0
11/18/2022
Brenda made everything feel so relaxed and like I had known her for years. She is very prompt with her communication and makes sure no detail is left out. I’m so happy with how authentic my photos turned out, and her schedule’s flexibility made for such a stress free wedding day. Highly recommend.
response 01/06/2023
Thank you Jasmine! I enjoyed working with you and sharing in your amazing day! I am so ha...
ppy you love the authenticity of your photos, thankfully they will not go out of style and will be timeless for generations to come! Thank you again!!
Abbygayle G
5.0
11/17/2022
Brenda was absolutely fantastic to work with. My husband and I had never had professional photos taken together before, and she did an amazing job capturing us and helping us feel comfortable. Brenda is amazing at finding the right angles and poses to show of the couple, and was willing to try out new locations for the engagement photos. The wedding photos came out absolutely gorgeous, and she did an amazing job at balancing a large amount of family photos and still fantastic candids and in the moment photos as well.
Both her and her assistant helped the day run smoothly, and she was a great peace of mind the entire time. I would highly recommend Brenda’s work to any one (she actually photographed a friend’s wedding as well - we didn’t even know until we ran into her at the wedding!). Highly recommend her services to anyone
response 01/06/2023
Can we do that all over again? I LOVE you guys and you sure know how to bring it for a ph...
oto shoot so that made my job easy! I was so happy to share in your day, it was gorgeous but the two of you and all of your people truly made the day enjoyable and fun for all in attendance. You are well loved and it is easy to see why! I can't wait to see what the future has for you both!
Samantha J
5.0
11/13/2022
Brenda was so great! She was incredibly organized both leading up to and the day of the wedding. And most importantly, we felt super comfortable and had a lot of fun with her all day taking pictures! I'd highly recommend Brenda!
response 01/06/2023
Thank you so much, Sam! Your day was so fun and you were so laid back that it really made ...
the day relaxed and fun for everyone. Thank you for trusting me with such an important day and I am thrilled you loved the photos!
McKenzie P
5.0
11/01/2022
My husband and I got married in August and had Brenda shoot our day. She drove about 3.5 hours and the photos turned out fabulous. From the beginning, she was very upfront about wanting the day to be focused on us as the couple and I felt that the whole day. She doesn’t have a time limit worked into her rate which was one of the highlights about her when looking for wedding photographers along with her photo style. We were able to capture all the photos on our list plus many family photos that were wanted by our mothers which was great! She also captured several of our guests and the fun that was had. Love my final product and it was so worth the wait ❤️
response 11/01/2022
Thank you McKenzie! Your wedding day was incredible, your families are amazing and I was...
honored to capture your day. You are right, I don't have a time limit because I like stress-free wedding days and the biggest stressor on a wedding day is a time crunch. Who needs that? Plus I want time to create beautiful portraiture and that takes time. It was a great day from beginning to end and I am so grateful we got everything you AND the mothers wanted and more! :)
Katie K
5.0
10/18/2022
Brenda is wonderful! She was so personable in every aspect of wedding photo planning. She was detailed when planning which took a lot of stress away from us. She kept in contact with us during the months leading up to the wedding to make sure everything was still perfect for us. The wedding day with Brenda was amazing… It felt like she was a close family member and I loved that aspect! She is intelligent when it comes to ideas, poses, lighting and what is going to really make every photo special and beautiful. I HIGHLY recommend her as she is truly the best. Thank you, Brenda ❤️
response 11/01/2022
Katie! I loved sharing your amazing wedding day with you! It was so fun to relive through...
your photos as I edited them! From seeing his face when you came down the aisle to being stranded with the two of you out on the boat! It was the best! You both made it so fun and I am ecstatic that you LOVED your photos!
Tammy N
5.0
7/19/2022
My husband & I had Brenda shoot our 25-year vow renewal celebration in June. She is simply the best ever!! I can always count on Brenda to keep me relaxed & having fun while taking pictures, while also knowing she accepts nothing but the best quality and I can trust her creative eye. I highly recommend Brenda for any of your special events!
response 11/01/2022
What a blessing it was to share in such an incredible day between two people fully committ...
ed to each other for 25 years, recommitting their vows in front of their children, family members and so many good friends. Some of those dance moves were some of my favorite captures ever! :)
Cindy M
5.0
10/22/2021
There was no doubt who we wanted to have capture our daughter's special day. We knew Brenda would pay attention to detail and produce beautiful pictures like she has for so many years. She has a bubbly personality so she makes everyone feel comfortable and makes picture taking fun! We had unexpected rain that day but she was so creative with the indoor pictures. We've had so many compliments on the engagement and wedding pictures, all thanks to Brenda, a True Professional
response 11/01/2022
Thank you Cindy, that was such a great day. It was a treasure to be able to share in so m...
any special moments and memories with your family! Thank you for trusting such an important day to me and I am so happy you loved the final outcome!
Sidney L
5.0
10/20/2021
Brenda was a godsend for our wedding! She was organized with everything from our engagement session, to our first look, throughout our ceremony and reception, to the moment she left at the end of our special day. Her offered packages and experience don’t compete with anyone else. She was truly phenomenal to work with! If I could do it all over, I would choose Marque Photography by Brenda Shank over and over again!💞
response 11/01/2022
Thank you, Sidney! Your day was incredible, our engagement session together was fun and I ...
look forward to watching your family grow and capturing it as it does!
Robin N
5.0
10/19/2021
Brenda did our daughters wedding photos. AMAZING doesn’t even describe it. It was a super windy outdoor wedding and you couldn’t even tell in the photos. She must have spent hundreds of hours editing. I would hire her again 100 times over. She’s is the best !!!
response 11/01/2022
Thank you Robin, it was a crazy windy day but we just went with it! I loved how fun your ...
family is and the love you all share for one another! I would happily do it all over again!
Dena D
5.0
10/19/2021
Marque Photography is beyond the best choice you could make for your photography needs. Brenda is very precise and always right where she needs to be to capture the best moment of your special day. She takes great pride in her work and you will observe this with the final product. We are still in awe over the pictures that she took for our son and daughter-in-laws wedding. You will not be disappointed if you choose Marque Photography.
response 01/06/2023
Dena thank you so much for your kind words, sharing a such a special, meaningful day was s...
o incredible for me. From watching your boys grow and then doing the boy's senior photos to their wedding was full circle. It was a true honor to share that with you!
Nicole S
5.0
10/19/2021
Brenda was amazing!!! We love our photos! ❤️
response 11/01/2022
Thank you Nicole!! It was so much fun!
Marissa U
5.0
6/08/2021
I used Brenda for my engagement session and wedding day and she was absolutely amazing for both! She works very fast and is great at putting you in poses and cueing you, which I loved. I received almost 900 back from my wedding day and I love every single photo. She literally didn't miss a thing!! I will definitely be hiring her in the future for other photo sessions and life events.
response 11/01/2022
Thank you Marissa! I truly enjoyed photographing your wedding day and am happy to see you...
loved every single photo! That is amazing!
Kenzie A
5.0
5/20/2021
AMAZING!! Not only was she so much fun to work with. She was great at keeping everyone else on track. I, the bride, was so grateful for all the time and planning she put into everything. Our pictures are to die for. I cannot recommend Brenda enough!!
response 11/01/2022
THANK YOU Kenzie for trusting me with your amazing day! I am so happy you loved your weddi...
ng day photos!
Christa F
5.0
1/18/2021
Brenda was the photographer for my wedding and did an AMAZING job. Because of covid.. we had to change things around a few times and she was so flexible and great at communicating with us! She was also just a joy to have around during our big day! And her pictures turned out so great!!
response 01/18/2021
Hi Christa! Thank you so much! It was such an incredible day and I was so happy to be able...
to share it with you! The portraits in the snow were some of my favorite of the year!
Mackenzie V
5.0
10/27/2020
I cannot recommend Brenda enough for her outstanding work she did for my husband and I on our wedding day (10/24/2020) and our engagement photos last year. Brenda truly cares about her clients and her work shows this! She went above and beyond for us to make sure we had the best day ever, and we had so much fun the whole time!! Brenda, thank you so, so much for everything—you are truly the best!!!!
response 01/18/2021
Awe, thank you Mackenzie! I have loved getting to know you and spending the last year prep...
ping for what was an amazing wedding day! I am so happy with your collection of photos of your day. I know your children and grandchildren will not only see how beautiful you were but the love that you and Braiden share.
Miranda V
5.0
10/20/2020
Brenda was absolutely amazing! My husband and I both feel so lucky to have had Brenda as our photographer for our big day and our engagement photos. Our pictures are absolutely beautiful and timeless. Thank you so much for everything Brenda! 😍
response 01/18/2021
Thank you Miranda! It was a great day, I am so happy you loved your photos!!
Sydney C
5.0
9/29/2020
We were so happy with our wedding photos! They look like they could be out of a magazine! Brenda really knows what she is doing behind the camera!
response 01/19/2021
Wow! Thank you so much Sydney! 18 years of shooting weddings has given me a lot of experie...
nce so that is helpful! Your day was really special and we were able to get some awesome moments!
Lauren V
5.0
9/23/2020
Brenda did a great job on our engagement photos and wedding photos. She is very experienced and knows how to get a great photo. We loved that she was able to catch so many great moments!
response 09/26/2020
Thank you Lauren, I enjoyed seeing your big day come together for you both! I knew from ...
our engagement session last year that your wedding photos would be amazing! Thank you again for trusting me with the biggest day of your life thus far!!
Alma T
5.0
8/29/2020
Brenda is an excellent photographer, I loved her way of guiding and accommodating the family and the couple to take the photos, she cares about every detail, your hair, the best profile of your face looks beautiful in the photos she did an excellent job thank you Brenda!
response 09/26/2020
Thank you Alma! I so enjoyed capturing their special day! I am so thankful you reached ou...
t in behalf of your son and his fiancé! It was such a special day in the most beautiful location! It was so fun to see it all come together!
Rachel J
5.0
7/27/2020
Brenda did an AMAZING job on our wedding photos. She knew exactly what we wanted and made it happen! Thank you so much, Brenda!!
response 09/26/2020
Rachel, your wedding was one of my most memorable! Your Disney/UP theme was so unique and ...
special! Your reaction of the fireworks show over the castle was one of my favorite wedding moments of all time. Such an incredible day and thank you so much for trusting me with it!
Emily D
5.0
3/08/2020
Brenda was fantastic to work with! Not to mention we absolutely love the photos from our wedding, and know we will continue to cherish them. She takes the time to really understand what moments, people, and places are going to be most important to you, and then captures them. Brenda had a great attitude all day, directed family and wedding party super well, and hand-picked a second photographer who was also wonderful. Highly recommend Marque Photography by Brenda Shank for your wedding photography.
response 09/26/2020
Thank you Emily! So much planning and prep work goes into a wedding day and I enjoyed see...
ing all we talked about and planned for come into fruition. I was honored to be included and I am so happy you loved your wedding photos!
Rebecca H
5.0
1/20/2020
Brenda did such an amazing job photographing our wedding! She was super flexible with implementing our photo ideas and came with fresh ideas of her own as well. She paid attention to our style, and our photos turned out better than we could've ever hoped! Our photos truly tell the story of our wedding day, capturing all of the love and emotion of the day; we are so grateful to Brenda for working tirelessly to ensure our photos were stunning and perfect!
response 01/21/2020
Thank you so much Rebecca for your kind words! I truly enjoyed all of our time together! ...
I know photography was at the very top of your list of the things you wanted to be perfect. I am so happy you loved the outcome of your engagement and more importantly, your wedding photos and portraits. I love that you wanted to take extra time out of your day to create amazing photos and ones that you will be proud to share with your children and grandchildren someday!
Ricardo G
5.0
11/01/2019
My wife and I both loved having Brenda as our wedding photographer! She was fun to work with, listened to our preferences, and took beautiful photos. She stayed with us all day long on the wedding day and worked well with our family and vendors. We would highly recommend her for engagement photos and as a wedding photographer!
response 01/21/2020
Thank you Ricardo for your kind words. Your day was full of great moments and I am happy ...
that your wedding album holds so many of them. Your reception photos were amazing and I especially loved all the ones celebrating with your families! Thank you for including me in your special day!
Tanner B
5.0
10/29/2019
We hired Brenda for our reception in August and the whole process from initial quote to finished photos was very smooth! When we were first getting a quote she took time to learn about us to figure out what we wanted and was very considerate of our non-traditional reception and guests. Her flexibility with the timing and our thoughts for photos was great! She had a good variety of suggestions and questions to help us get the photos we wanted, which included a mix of formal and candid shots of our families and friends throughout our event. She also did a good job of estimating a schedule for photos and keeping to it. Her pricing and turnaround time for photo edits seemed fair for the services she provided.
response 01/21/2020
Thank you Tanner for your great review. It may have been non-traditional but it certainly...
was a lot of fun and you were able to spend quality time and enjoy your guests and the amount of laughter and joy in the room was awesome. I love how your vision of your day came together and truly reflected who you and Lindy are as a couple. Wishing you and Lindy all the best!
Andrea M
5.0
10/28/2019
I recently had Brenda at my wedding in September! She has photographed 3/4 of my family members and the first one was due to Brenda not having her photography business yet. She stays all day and get some great quality shots! If you are looking for a good quality photographer and at awesome price point this is your gal! She also takes a lot of pride in her product and wants everything to be just as you want it.
response 01/21/2020
Thank you Andrea! I am more than a little sad you are the last Christensen daughter to be...
married! I am honored to have photographed three of your families weddings and I just love your family so much! Your day was incredible! From the small, picturesque church on a rolling hill, to the Templeton Rye factory, to the reception, it was simply awesome. After meeting Dalton at Abby's wedding, I knew that your wedding was going to be a super, crazy and fun day! It did not disappoint! I am so happy you loved the photos, you looked so gorgeous and I am so honored you choose me to share in your incredible day, thank you!
Jamie T
5.0
10/28/2019
We hired Brenda for our small-town wedding in June and we were so excited to get our gallery back! She was such a blast to work with the day-of, I loved how organized and on top of everything she was. Things flowed so smoothly, the day was actually memorable because we weren't frantically rushing around to be on time. She gets so many details worked out ahead of time, there wasn't anything else to do on the wedding day but smile. So thankful she was recommended to us!
Cassie B
5.0
10/17/2019
We had Brenda for our wedding in August and absolutely loved her! Some of my very close friends had her for their weddings and her pictures were amazing so we knew we had to have her! A deciding factor of our wedding date debate was whether she was available or not. She did an amazing job, she pays so much attention to detail when taking photos so that we were perfectly placed and we are so happy with all of our pictures! She kept us on track and made sure we had a fun time and got all the shots we wanted with such fun ideas! She also did our engagement pictures and dedicated so much time & patience to us capturing pictures that described our relationship!
Shannon D
5.0
10/16/2019
Brenda with Marque Photography is simply THE BEST. She pays very close to details so everything is perfect and believe me the pictures show it! I am beyond thankful we picked Brenda to be our wedding photographer. She captures so much more than just wedding pictures but memories that will last and be treasured forever! Thank you so much Brenda!
Curtis M
5.0
10/16/2019
My husband and I worked with Brenda earlier this year and loved her! She took the basics and then some! Brenda was flexible and open to suggestions from the wedding party on the day of as well. We love all of our photos and are happy we chose Brenda!
Tracey D
5.0
9/18/2019
Did a great job capturing the intimate moments of the day that went beyond they typical posed photos. Brenda was very flexible around the timing for our wedding and set up for formals both before and after the ceremony. We are extremely please with our photos and the creativity behind the different shots. Thank you for capturing our special day!
Emily M
5.0
8/08/2019
Brenda did our engagement and wedding photos, and we were so pleased with both! She did an amazing job keeping everything organized and running smoothly on our wedding day. She is very detail oriented and personable. We were at ease knowing that Brenda does a fantastic job. We just got our pictures back and they were just what we wanted. We are so glad we chose Brenda to capture these special moments!
response 08/08/2019
Thank you Emily for taking the time to leave a review! I am so happy you loved your imag...
es! It was a honor to capture your engagement and wedding portraits. I particularly loved they way we found a way to make them truly unique and fun with the stop at Betty's! :) You guys are awesome and so are your friends and family!! So fun!
Sara V
5.0
6/03/2019
Brenda shot our proposal, engagement, and our wedding and we loved how everything turned out! She is so fun to work with and is always coming up with new and creative ideas! She captured our day perfectly and we highly recommend her to anyone and everyone! Thanks Brenda!
response 06/03/2019
Thank you Sara! Your vision for you wedding day truly came to life and it certainly was a...
n incredible day! Your personal touches made it so unique and it was easy to see just how much everyone enjoyed themselves. In all 14 years of photographing weddings yours was my first with a choreographed first dance! It was amazing! From your proposal to your wedding day, I enjoyed being a part of your love story! I can't wait to photograph your babies someday!! :)
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