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Brett approaches each wedding as an active witness, an honored professional, and as a documentary photographer.
He strives to keep the images genuine, meaningful, and lasting.
Brett is an award winning member of Wedding Photojournalist Association, Professional Photographers of America, and Editorial Photographers.
He has made a career and living photographing for clients such as Wells Fargo, The Hilton Austin, BlueCross BlueShield, Austin Monthly, The Austin Chronicle, The Austin Business Journal, among others.

Brett holds a Masters in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography from the London College of Communication.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints
Proofs

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Brett Buchanan Photography

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Jaja Sent on 10/27/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We loved working with Brett for our wedding photography! He was so easy to work with and made us feel comfortable with his calm demeanor. He was extremely flexible and accommodating to our scheduling and photo requests , and provided coverage at multiple locations on the day of our wedding. He communicated quickly and effectively with us during our contract and leading up to the wedding. During our event, Brett stuck to the schedule we had set out, and captured the shots we had requested. Other than when we were directly interacting with them, he and his assistant Katie were practically unnoticeable (in a good way), operated in the background and were able to capture all of our special moments throughout the event. Following the wedding, Brett provided our photos (over 900 total) in about 2 weeks! We absolutely love our pictures and have received numerous compliments on how beautiful they are! We highly recommend Brett for his professionalism, positive attitude, and work product!
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Anu Sent on 07/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Brett was the first photographer I met, and after that, I didn't see the point in meeting any others because his style was is unique. I had an Indian-Hindu wedding and my husband is white. Aside from the mixed audience, were lots of unconventional things about the wedding, not to mention that documentary-style photography isn't exactly what I had seen my South Asian peers do. I had a gut instinct about Brett's work being unique and I'm really glad I went with my intuition. He did an engagement shoot, the pre-wedding dance party (sangeet), the ceremony, and reception. The ceremony and reception were a total 10 consecutive hours, and he and his colleague Katie braved 100+ degree heat and really captured the spirit of an Indian-Hindu fusion wedding. He also captured our personalities very well. Hindu ceremonies are very long and complicated (mine was 3 hours), and Brett and Katie had no background for what was happening. They expertly navigated the logistics and nuances of the ceremony and made the whole thing feel so real. Posed photographs were at an absolute minimum because there was so much else going on. In fact, Brett's style is the complete opposite of what I've seen for most South Asian weddings in my network. My husband and I immediately felt at ease because he's a very warm and easy going person. I couldn't have asked for more in terms of quality, value, and aesthetic. If you want truly unique wedding pictures, you should hire Brett.
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Kaylin Sent on 05/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Brett and Katie!! We had one of those, everything changes at the last minute, weddings, and those two rolled with it like it was nothing! From the beginning, Brett was super easy to work with. He was easy to get in touch with, and quick to respond to any and all questions. He even contacted the church to ensure he and Katie would be within their requirements. The day of our wedding, Katie and Brett worked to make sure we were comfortable and everything in their power went smoothly. They are quick and efficient about family portraits, and everything from there was easy going and relaxed. Whether it was hiking up a hill, playing in the rain, or herding our family members, Katie and Brett were absolutely fantastic! Friends and family mentioned several times how polite, kind and professional they both were, and how they both seemed to be everywhere all at once. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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User1733172 Sent on 07/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Brett was absolutely perfect as a wedding photographer. He was professional, timely, and went out of his way to capture every detail and help us facilitate our non-traditional wedding (elopement) in Austin. He had never done an elopement, but was incredibly flexible with our easy going planning style. He promptly responded to my inquiries, met us for drinks to discuss our event, and showed up on time, prepared, and (of course) eager to shoot our event. After our ceremony at hotel St. Cecilia, he even drove us around in his own car to take photos around town and had brought along iced bottled water to help keep us comfortable in the heat. We've both been in a ton of weddings, but Brett was the best photographer we've worked with- he matched our easy-going style, all while making sure he captured the details and moments that made our day "ours" and our event so special. With such a small event (Read: Bride, Groom, Officiant, Brett) we were worried it would be awkward spending a few extra hours taking pictures with just the three of us- but Brett is such a friendly guy it really just felt like we were hanging out with a friend.

His demeanor and professionalism are complemented by the excellent images he captures and edits. We cannot recommend Brett enough for anyone needing photography services, and hope to be able to work with him again.
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Crystal Sent on 08/15/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Brett uses a photojournalism approach to photography, and I loved the results. My photos were fantastic, and Brett was great to work with.
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User1169135 Sent on 05/22/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We just received our pictures from the wedding and each picture is better than the last! I loved that each moment was captured from the large moments to the small moments. Brett and his team were always on time and responsive. They were somehow able to be at the right place at the right moment throughout the evening. We received our photos faster than expected also!
The best thing about Brett and his team was his calming nature. In the midst of chaos he has the ability to provide a sense of calm to the bride. This was especially evident when I was running behind for my Bridal Shoot.
Our day will be immortalized thanks to Brett's great work!
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Brandi Sent on 06/27/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Brett was so easy-going and flexible to work with! We were an out of town couple but had our wedding in Austin. Our meetings/emails went well, and we were super excited to have him as a photographer. On the wedding day, Brett floated around taking pictures--several people commented on how they didn't even notice him. He catches some excellent shots too! We love his photojournalism style, and had so much fun looking through our wedding photos just a few weeks later! The wedding day is such a blur, and Brett takes the perfect photos to look back upon and remember all the special moments! He is a little more expensive but his professionalism and quality and number of pictures is worth it--plus part of your funds go to helping empowering charities and organizations around the world :)
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Kasey Sent on 08/18/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Hiring Brett was one of the best decisions I made in planning our wedding. He was so accomodating in working with me being an out of town bride. His personality is so calm and cool, he was such a great person to have around for the whole wedding. He was great at planning the vision I had for our wedding and executed it perfectly! I work with professional fashion photographers everyday, and when I asked them to look at his work and consult on my decision he was the only photographer that got their blessing! I had so much positive feedback about him and his team after the wedding from our friends and family as well.
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Matt Sent on 01/14/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Brett is an incredible photographer and an incredible guy. He was extremely responsive and flexible when we were constantly making last-minute changes to the photography package we got from him and he was 100% professional before, during, and after the wedding. I highly recommend!
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Melissa Sent on 08/17/2009
5 out of 5 rating
We only wish there were 10 stars to give Brett! From the first meeting, Brett was professional, informative and extremely responsive to questions or concerns. In the craziness of the week before the wedding, he initiated contact, which was greatly appreciated. With so many details to keep track of, having him check in with me was reassuring and a nice relief. He was exactly on time on our wedding day and ready for action. I was concerned at first about how I would feel with a camera there in the intimate moments. That's of course what we love about his photojournalist style, but the idea of a camera following you about all day was a little worrisome. How wrong was I! Brett made everyone feel so comfortable. No one held back any emotion, afraid that they might get caught on camera. Brett had this wonderful way of being present and being invisible at the same time. If there was a photo I knew I wanted him to get, he was there in a second's notice. He was also great about getting the more posed photos that family requested, and had a way of making them feel less stuffy. Get ready though! One can't be too vain when going with this style of photography...Brett captures it all! The double-chinned smiles, the funky, hilarious moves on the dance floor. But that was what made our photography so incredible. seeing the photos truly was like reliving our day, which was worth every penny!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Jeni H. Brady Jeni H. Brady Wedding Hair & Makeup

I have had the pleasure of working with Brett first hand and there are 3 things you need to know: Calm, cool, and talented. You can count on beautiful photos and someone fun to be around.

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Brett Buchanan Photography frequently asked questions

Brett Buchanan Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Brett Buchanan Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Brett Buchanan Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Brett Buchanan Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Brett Buchanan Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Brett Buchanan Photography is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.

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