Authentically You

Authentically You

It’s All About You.

 

You are the single most important part of my job as a wedding photographer. Without you, there is no story to tell, no love to showcase, or important memories to capture.

My number one goal as your photographer is to make sure that you feel completely secure in every sense of the word.

From loving the way you feel when looking at your photos to letting me take on responsibilities to lighten the load on your big day, it is so important to me that you know without a doubt that I’ve got it covered. I’ve got you covered.

Now what about me?

I’m Brendan, nice to meet you!

St. Louis based but always ready to pack a bag and find my way to you! I’m a wedding and portrait photographer lucky enough to have been doing what I do for 10 years now. I feel so lucky each and every day. It’s a big responsibility and I don’t take it for granted for a single second.

Beautiful imagery built on a foundation of trust is my ultimate goal as your photographer.

Allowing me to peer into your life just a little bit and capture what I see from my perspective is no small thing. It’s a moment of vulnerability and I hope that after what you see here, you can come along for the ride and trust me in that process.

My desire is to leave you with images that are beautiful, timeless, and most importantly - entirely your own.

I love nothing more than showing up to a wedding day and seeing a couple feel a weight lifted off their shoulders. I’m here every step of the way, as involved as you’d like me to be, and along the way we’ll build something that I really feel pays off in every image.

Every Second Counts

A core philosophy around which I’ve centered my work is a strong intention toward the present moment. A wedding day is bursting from the seams with memories and interactions unfolding constantly and it is my job as your photographer to be fully present to witness and capture them happening all around me.

Through getting to know each other, we’ll lay the groundwork in building even more trust towards ensuring that your day is given the time and care it deserves. A strong consideration and understanding of the big picture helps me dial in and navigate those more intimate moments nestled between the larger pillars of the day. It is so important to me that by attending to the moment at hand, it will allow you and your partner to focus fully on each other and truly enjoy the experience of your wedding day.

Rain or Shine

As much as I wish I could control the weather and every single scenario we may be faced with during a wedding day, sometimes that’s just not possible. What is in my control, however, is my ability to come prepared to roll with the punches.

Combine my experience with some of my lighting equipment and a little more of that trust we’ve been talking so much about and now suddenly no drop of rain or dimly lit dance floor can scare me away. You need consistency you can count on. I work hard to make sure that while every wedding day is different and comes with it’s own set of challenges, I’ve done all that I can to level the playing field to get you beautiful photographs each and every time.

Within the images I capture, I aim to inject as much of you as I can into each and every frame. Capturing beautiful imagery is an essential part of my job, but my number one priority is ensuring that within those photographs, you see your true self shine through.

Take a look through my portfolio and you’ll find that I try my very best to blend things together to keep things feeling natural. Lighting up a scene can add a pop of color to a dreary day or shooting through windows can feel like we’re catching a look into your beautiful wedding day. I try to keep it contained within the sphere of feeling authentic and grounded to your wedding day, never slowing things down too much to make you feel stiff or out of the moment, only adding what I need to in order to tell your story the best way I know how.

“Where should I put my hands?” is a question I’m all too familiar with. It’s a perfectly valid question, and I’ll tell you! As we’re shooting together, I’ll provide direction throughout the day to guide you and your partner closer together to bring out what I know you’ll be feeling inside on your wedding day. My job is to show you as you are, but a little help here and there keeps everything moving along and puts your mind at ease.

If this all sounds like a good fit for your wedding day, head on over to my contact page to get the ball rolling!

Keeping it Real

Still have questions?

If there’s something I didn’t quite answer here, check out my FAQ page for a list of the questions I receive the most!