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I'm Brian Adams. Owner and Photographer of B. Adams Photography. I'm based in the Rockford Illinois area, but service the entire mid-west and travel the world to capture emotions and tell your story through photographs for all couples. Specializing in candid and artistic photojournalism. www.badamsphotography.com

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
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
Multi. Locations
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Reviews of B. Adams Photography

Erin
Erin Sent on 06/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hiring Brian Adams was the best wedding planning decision we made!

We cannot recommend Brian Adams highly enough! He exceeded every expectation and made our wedding day absolutely perfect.
Throughout the whole process, he was incredibly responsive and professional, coordinating seamlessly with our venue and DJ. As introverts, we were nervous about being the center of attention, but he struck the perfect balance – capturing every important moment while giving us precious quiet time together.
Neither of us had experience posing for professional photos, but his clear direction resulted in absolutely stunning images. He expertly directed our family and wedding party photos, keeping everyone organized while maintaining positive energy. During our 8-hour coverage (first look, ceremony, family photos, reception, and golden hour portraits), he captured every moment we hoped for plus beautiful candid shots we didn't even realize were happening. His attention to detail was incredible – he even kept guests with red wine away from my white dress!
The final photos were delivered promptly and are absolutely breathtaking. I have never felt more beautiful than I do in these images. He's not just a talented photographer but also a fantastic hype man with a down-to-earth personality that made working with him such a joy.
These photos will be treasured for the rest of our lives. If you're looking for a photographer who combines technical excellence with wonderful personality and true professionalism, look no further!
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 10/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely delighted

Brian is by far the best photographer in the business! Professional, Charismatic, Personable, and a delight to be around. He made our experience worth while. The guests all raved about him. If you are looking for the absolute best, choose Brian Adams as your photographer. Thank you so much for capturing our special day Brian!!!
Love Rebecca and Claire Vinopal
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 04/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photographer

Brian was so much fun to work with as our wedding photographer! He kept the entire wedding party organized and on-time the whole day. Brian coordinated very well with our other vendors to keep the day moving smoothly and we never had to worry about the small details - he had it covered! My husband and I are nervous in front of the camera but Brian kept us calm and laughing. You can't feel self-conscious when you're cracking up! Brian also really cares about his couples and our friends and family loved working with him, too. He was great at capturing all the important moments, no matter how small, without ever feeling intrusive. We highly recommend Brian to anyone looking for a charismatic and talented photographer!
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Nicholas Sent on 07/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect photographer for a perfect day

Brian was the perfect photographer for our wedding. He is a complete professional that knows what he’s doing and how to get the most with his pictures. He always managed to make us feel so comfortable throughout both the engagement photo session and also the wedding. At the wedding itself he did a phenomenal job with his second photographer Tyler. They worked well as a team, and we couldn’t be happier with how they both captured the emotions and overall vibe of the day. In short, Brian is great at what he does and will execute whatever it is you ask of him. We will be recommending him to family, friends, and anyone else looking for a photographer. Thanks again Brian!
Stella
Stella Sent on 10/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer in Northern IL!

Planning a wedding through a pandemic is not something that anyone would wish for, but from the moment we spoke to Brian the first time up until our wedding we had nothing but a positive experience! When we had our engagement session it felt just like hanging out with a long time friend. Brian is so friendly and comfortable to work with that you forget that you are standing in front of his camera. And the results!!! The photos were nothing like I’ve ever seen before. They truly captured our personalities and love. Now onto the actual wedding: EVERYTHING and I mean everything was seamless. My husband nor I ever had to worry about the timeline or where we needed to be at what time. He and his second photographer, Tyler easily directed both our families and our wedding party as needed. Again, the pictures came out beautiful and many of our guests and attendants asked if Brian could be their photographer for future events. Overall, we truly believe that we made the right choice for our photography team and would not have had it any other way! Thank you x1000 Brian and Tyler!
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 10/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer ever

If you’re looking for not only a photographer but comedian, hype man, planner, and just good guy- Brian is your man. He helped make our day so special! He kept us on track and got all the pictures we could have asked for. I cannot recommend him enough. All our friends wanted his information for their future weddings.
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Shannon Sent on 08/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

BEST Wedding Photographer!

Finding the perfect photographer for our wedding was a huge must for me, especially because we opted to not have a videographer. Photos however, really aren't my now husbands favorite thing, so I knew I had my work cut out for me. I was referred to Brian by a friend of a friend, who also used him as a photographer for their wedding. Where do I even begin??? From the very first conversation I had with Brian, I just KNEW we had to use him. Maybe it was the name (both my husband and dad are also Brian's....let's say that made pictures even more fun), but either way, he was definitely the perfect fit. From then meeting him in person, to all the day of prep, he really made the photography process, so seamless.

The day of, was truly the icing on the cake! He arrived, made us feel so comfortable, excited, and ready to capture every little moment of our special day. I heavily stressed how "difficult" all the picture taking may be between the crazy group we had and I can truly say, he defied the odds! He truly captured every amazing moment! There wasn't a smile, tear, laugh, dance move, or detail left out. Heck, he even helped pin up the back of my dress at one point ha! Our pictures are truly amazing and ones we will absolutely treasure forever! As if that all doesn't say enough, I knew we truly made the right decision in having Brian as our photographer, when the next day my husband said, "those photography guys were great ! They made pictures easy and fun!" (THIS is exactly what we needed).

I cannot thank Brian enough for everything he did throughout our day! I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 11/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Brian is a wizard genuis

Stop what you’re doing and hire Brian immediately!! He’s a professional and talented wedding photographer who thinks of everything.

He had great suggestions for photo locations, and his sense of humor made our wedding party feel at ease. He makes sure to get the posed photos you want, but he also gets magical candid shots. I had 10 bridesmaids and they all hope to hire him someday for their own weddings.

I also really appreciated how easy it was to get in touch with Brian. He’s very prompt at responding to texts/emails, and he even went out of his way to send us photos of flowers/centerpieces to help us with brainstorming.

Also, his second photographer, Igor, was awesome, too! They make a great team!

Seriously, hire Brian and don’t look back.
K
Katie Sent on 11/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Brian is incredible!!

Brian did such an amazing job for our wedding!! To say he was just our photographer wouldn’t be giving him enough credit. He was like our wedding planner/life coach the day of...water bottles on standby, calming everyone before the ceremony, my fur shawl on deck for when it was cold, giving us breaks in the trolley to get away from the cold for a few minutes...I could go on and on. Even starting earlier on with the planning he was organized and knowledgeable. He made our wedding pictures a breeze! I will be recommending Brian to everyone!!
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Angela Sent on 10/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Experienced, fun, passionate, and an amazing eye for photography

Brian has been amazing for us! He thinks of everything and is focused on every detail of your pictures so that you just get to relax and have fun. He’s incredibly efficient and captures true candid and natural poses. Not only is he a photography expert, but also an all around wedding expert as well. He can give advice and pointers on anything related to your wedding day details. His personality is perfect for the job and makes you feel comfortable the second you meet. By the end of the day he’s become your friend not just your photographer. I can’t imagine choosing anyone else to capture these incredibly priceless moments.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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B. Adams Photography frequently asked questions

B. Adams Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
B. Adams Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
B. Adams Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
B. Adams Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
B. Adams Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
B. Adams 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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