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NO STAGED NONSENSE. JUST REAL MOMENTS.

We are Michael and Jenna Beard. We are documentary wedding photographers who love telling visual stories. Our number one goal is to give you a special connection to your wedding images, because they are real people in real moments with genuine emotions. Nothing staged, fake, or cheesy.

Your wedding day will not feel like one big photo shoot. Our hands-off approach allows you the freedom to not even think about photography. You will actually get to go to your wedding - enjoy getting ready with friends, be fully present during your ceremony, mingle with guests during cocktail hour, dance all night at the reception. We capture what's happening as the story unfolds in front of us.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of The Beards - Photography

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Karly Sent on 10/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Creative Photos!

Jenna and Michael are a phenomenal team. I so enjoyed having them as our photographers! Both were extremely professional, caring, and kind, and we received so many compliments from our guests. We can’t wait to see our photos! Based on Michael’s acrobatics and Jenna’s kind instructions, I know they will be phenomenal.
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Carrie Sent on 11/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing photographers, hands down

We are so beyond happy that we chose Michael and Jenna as our photographers. My husband and I have both said multiple times since our wedding day that they were the best decision we made. They made the entire day so much more enjoyable, and managed to catch every important moment. They both have an incredible eye, and are incredibly professional. Thank you, Michael and Jenna!
Adrienne
Adrienne Sent on 01/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Michael & Jenna are the BEST!

We hired the Beards for our engagement photos in October 2018. They instantly made you feel like you've known them forever and had really creative ideas about our photos and location. We hired them in November 2019 for our wedding as well. Jenna and Michael got married at the same venue we did! Honestly the best photos I have ever seen! I've gotten so many compliments on their wedding photos. We can't thank them enough! :)
Catherine
Catherine Sent on 11/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Omg yes! Book them now

Jenna & Michael are just 2 amazing humans. I honestly didn't know they were there most of the time, they just found ways to capture these intimate moments that I didn't even remember happening. My husband and I aren't the "posing" type and they made that part really really fun, just directing us on fun things to do that made us both feel super comfortable. I really loved communicating with Jenna, she's responsive and helpful and makes suggestions on other vendors. If you're undecided, just go with the Beards, you will NOT be disappointed! The pictures they took exceeded every expectation.
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Melissa Sent on 05/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jenna and Michael are much more than just photographers. They become your friends, and are so amazing to work with! They shot both our engagement photos and wedding photos. So many people have said to me already "wow, your photographers did an amazing job" or "do you know those guys, they're so friendly!" During our portraits Jenna was holding my drink, fixing my dress, making us laugh all while both her and Michael taking amazing photos. I seriously can't wait to see them again!
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Samantha Sent on 11/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Jenna and Michael were absolutely amazing photographers. We used them for our engagement and wedding photos. They made themselves available to us throughout the entire process and offered to help with anything we needed. Our engagement photos were absolutely stunning and we cannot wait to see our wedding photos. They are very timely in getting your photos done and back to you and will have them done by a certain date if needed. Jenna and Michael were very personable and everyone had a blast. Our wedding party fell in love with them and thought they were part of the wedding party, they fit right in. They gave us a planning form to make sure all pictures we wanted were taken and were willing to try anything to get the pictures we wanted. They stayed with us the entire day and were able to get pictures of every part of the wedding. We would highly recommend them to everyone, they were perfect!!
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Melissa Sent on 09/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was choosing The Beards! From our engagement session to the end of the night at the reception, they were the best to work with. We just got our photos and they are amazing. We can't stop looking at them! Jenna and Michael are so talented and so fun!
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Brooke Sent on 06/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We, hands down, couldn't have picked better photographers. We have received so many compliments on our engagement and wedding pictures. Not only did they provide out of this world pictures, but having them share our day with us was priceless. We adore Michael and Jenna! They are so personable and easy to be around!!
Aubrey
Aubrey Sent on 01/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Beards are super professional and fun to work with, book them! Unfortunately, they were unavailable for our wedding date, but we had them for 2 couples shoots and they were spectacular.
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Margaret Sent on 05/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jenna and Michael were amazing to work with! They made us extremely comfortable right off the bat, which made the photos more sentimental. They were professional, yet down to earth and I couldn’t have imagined going to anyone else creating memories for us. Our engagement photos turned out amazing, they worked with us and our dog to provide amazing quality art that we will have for the rest of our lives! We received the photos in a timely manner, which was awesome. Jenna was so easy to contact, and helpful when it came to choosing our perfect location, she had a lot of great suggestions and wonderful insight. We laughed together the entire session and the happiness was transparent through the photos we received. Can’t wait to have more life events that I want captured!! Jenna and Michael will be on speed dial!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center Hotel Weddings

Michael & Jenna Beard are real pro's and have a knack for snapping images that really bring to life the touching and poignant moments of a wedding and celebration as well as the sheer beauty and energy of them. They are personable, familiar with our venue and we so enjoy watching them work their magic with the couples who choose to have their weddings events here, whether beach ceremonies or receptions!

The Cordrey Center The Cordrey Center Wedding Bands

Michael & Jenna Beard are a great wedding photography duo! Having photographed many wonderful weddings at The Cordrey Center, I have seen their attention to detail, their professionalism and the results. After viewing all the photos, I can't believe how perfectly they capture the moments of the day. Their shots are very candid and creative. Great team!

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The Beards - Photography frequently asked questions

The Beards - Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
The Beards - Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
The Beards - Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
The Beards - Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
The Beards - Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
The Beards - Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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