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Specializing in authentic, should-be-in-a-magazine, make-your-friends-jealous, can't-believe-that's-us-and-yet-it-totally-feels-like-us photos since 2007.

Bend the Light started as two best friends (Jenn + Kaylinn) experimenting with a camera without reading the manual. One day, after flipping through "Photography For Dummies" while camping out on the floor of Barnes & Nobles, we decided to just do it, Nike style. 12 years, 300 weddings, and 1,000+ portrait sessions later, we're still obsessed with what we do, and can't believe we get to do it together. And in case you’re wondering, we did eventually read that manual.

PS - Our clients aren’t models, we just make them feel like they are with colorful images that are full of life (Double-chin hiding, pretty-light finding, and unlimited hand-holding always included!)

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Custom Graphics
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Negatives
Proofs

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Custom Graphics
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Trash The Dress
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs

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
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Bend The Light Photography

Amanda
Amanda Sent on 09/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Join the Bend The Light Family!

From my first phone call with Kaylinn at Bend The Light I immediately knew I had found the most perfect photography vendor for our wedding! Kaylinn and Jenn are childhood best friends and they truly treat all of their clients as family! My husband and I truly enjoyed our engagement session with Jenn! She made us feel so comfortable and offered great tips so any personal insecurities about being photographed were quickly forgotten. I also truly enjoyed my bridal session with Jenn too! Every picture was so beautiful it was very difficult to select a photo to display for the reception! Kaylinn is an expert with her photo editing and her excitement with any "sneak peek" photos is simply contagious! They coordinated with my wedding planner for our day of timeline and multiple times we were ahead of schedule! My husband and I CANNOT wait to see how our wedding photos turned out!
Amanda and Ed Austin
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Gonzales Sent on 12/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Works of Art!

I had Bend the Light do my engagement and wedding day photos. They came out so stunning! I had a small intimate ceremony but still wanted to hire a professional photographer to capture the memories of our special day. If you are on the fence about hiring this company, rest assured that they will go above and beyond your expectations. Book them as soon as you know a date you want photos so you don't miss out. You will be so excited at how GORGEOUS your photos will come out. Even the word "photos" do not do them justice, they are truly works of art.
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Lauren Sent on 08/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jenn and Kaylinn were absolutely amazing to work with!! They are fun, flexible, professional, and most importantly, produce AMAZING photos! The engagement shoot my husband and I did with Jenn at the Botanic Gardens was one of the highlights of wedding planning for me. We both had so much fun and Jenn kept us laughing the whole time. As we were preparing for our wedding, Kaylinn was so helpful about going over every detail and the timeline. She even helped us decide on our pre-ceremony photo location based on which one would work best with our wedding colors! My husband and I will always treasure our wedding photos from Bend the Light!
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Alana Sent on 07/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We cannot recommend Bend the Light enough! They were so detail orientated and are every bride’s dream. Kaylinn has a gift for going through every planning detail prior to the wedding and Jenn is beyond talented in her photography. We absolutely adore every one of our wedding photos and could not be happier with our choice in photographers! We hope to have many more important life events for them to capture in our future!
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Emily Sent on 05/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Hands down the best photographers! They captured our wedding day so perfectly-beyond our wildest dreams. Easy to work with, fun and oh so talented!! The soft lighting is what I loved so much! Just look at their work-you’ll be obsessed!!
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Brenna Sent on 11/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Book Bend the Light! These ladies are incredible! You will not be disappointed. From the moment we booked them, Kaylinn had me hooked. She’s so incredible and instantly feels like the best friend you’ve had since kindergarten. Kaylinn will take care of everything leading up to the big day and you won’t stress a second. Jenn is a true talent. When she arrived my bridesmaids and I felt like we were just hanging out with our friend who happens to be an amazing photographer. These ladies are talented beyond their years but what makes them truly special is their connection to their clients. You will feel like the most important bride ever with them. Jenn captured our true personalities and produced the most stunning photos. You will not only be obsessed with your photos, you will thoroughly enjoy the entire process with Kaylinn and Jenn. Book Bend the Light now!
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Catherine Sent on 10/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Picking Bend The Light for our wedding was one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding. Kaylinn (studio manager) is incredibly helpful and was a wonderful resource for me. She gladly answered the million questions I had and was just a joy to talk to. Since I was planning a wedding from the UK, the first time I met Jenn (lead photographer) and Dawn (second photographer) was on our wedding day and they were so professional and caring. I don't like the flabby bit under my chin and Jenn and Dawn made sure I "turtled!" to get the best angles. It felt weird, but oh boy does it work! Our pictures looks AMAZING. I cannot speak highly enough of Kaylinn, Jenn, and Dawn. They are worth every penny and I would book them again and again and again!
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Paul Sent on 08/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
BTL has been AMAZING to work with!! We are so happy with every aspect of the way they do business! They are extremely personable and easy to be with!
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Shelby Sent on 06/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Let me start this review by saying the ladies at Bend the Light are AMAZING! We could not have picked a better photography team to document such a special time in our lives (and neither could you…seriously…you need to hire these ladies right now!). Bend the Light’s photos are stunning and as soon as I came across their website, I knew we had to hire them immediately.

From the get go Kaylinn was super helpful. She helped us plan our timeline and any other details of our wedding day that might affect our photos. She was quick to respond to all my emails and is such a genuinely sweet person. Jenn was equally amazing and we had so much fun with her at both our engagement shoot and on our wedding day. I am pretty camera shy and was worried about whether I would like our photos, but Jenn captured “us” perfectly. Her ability to capture a couple’s unique love story is an amazing gift.

But what really makes Bend the Light so special is that Jenn and Kaylinn really care about all of their clients so much. And, by the time our wedding day finally arrived, it didn’t feel like a stranger behind a camera anymore as much as it felt like celebrating with friends.

All this to say, you should totally hire these ladies. I promise you will not be disappointed.
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Adrian Sent on 05/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Book Bend The Light, you will not regret. They take care of you from start to finish, any question or worry anytime they will delightfully answer you! And during the session they make you feel so comfortable which makes the pictures turn out amazing!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
JC Events JC Events Wedding Planners

We have had the pleasure of working with Bend The Light Photography! It is always a wonderful experience. The photographers are very professional, nice and easy to work with. Not to mention, the photos turned out amazing! I would definitely recommend Bend The Light Photography to any of my clients.

The Gunter Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk The Gunter Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel Weddings

We love Bend The Light Photography. We have known them a number of years. Their photography is amazing and our clients have been over the top in love with their final pictures.

Madame Makeup on Location Madame Makeup on Location Wedding Hair & Makeup

Amazing work, we love Bend the Light Photography, great to work with.

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Bend The Light Photography frequently asked questions

Bend The Light Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Custom Graphics
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Proofs
Bend The Light Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Custom Graphics
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Bend The Light Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Bend The Light Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Bend The Light 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
Bend The Light 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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