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Hi! I'm Brett - the owner and lead photographer of Brett Denfeld Photography. I have been a wedding photographer for a decade and am currently based in Richmond, Virginia but am available for weddings in VA/DC and beyond! I love traveling and also shoot destination weddings all over the country.

I love capturing your big day in a way that shows the authenticity & joy throughout. I focus on small details and the big picture. From getting ready excitement, first look tears, candids, and that party on the dance floor - I'm there for it all!

I'd love to get to know you in person or over the phone and discuss your wedding! My goal is to answer all of your questions and explain the wedding experience with me! I know planning can feel stressful with so many decisions to be made - let me take you through the experience with me and have choosing your photographer one of your easiest decisions!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
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
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
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
Prints

Reviews of Brett Denfeld Photography

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Mary Sent on 09/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photographer

Brett did our engagement photos at the Tides Inn and on our boat on the Rappahannock River and they were beautiful! We had so much fun with our water themed photoshoot and took the most incredible boat sunset pictures. Our wedding was at Commonwealth Club and I was so nervous for being the center of attention. Brett made me feel so comfortable, we had so much fun together the whole day! We got all of the shots we wanted and she did a really good job directing us on poses and facial expressions. The wedding photos turned out better than we could’ve ever imagined!
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Sarah Sent on 01/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Invaluable Memories!

Brett and her second shooter, Ty did an outstanding job of chronicling our magical day! Brett photographed our engagement, the rehearsal day and the wedding day. She makes it easy to be in front of the camera and captured precious memories for us. She is incredibly talented when it comes to staging photos, chasing perfect lighting and having a fun-loving personality (all while being on her feet for a LONG time on the wedding day!). Brett was very timely with the delivery of our gallery. She also worked in beautiful concert with our videographer (Yeattes Productions). Thank you for the invaluable memories, Brett and Ty!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 11/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Brett is incredible!!

Hiring Brett as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! She is not only incredibly talented (just look at her portfolio) but also a genuinely kind person. We were a COVID couple and had to postpone multiple times. Brett was incredibly understanding each time and made rescheduling seamless. You spend a lot of time with your photographer on the day, and we found her mixture of easygoingness and professionalism to be a perfect fit. She put my camera-shy husband, our families, and all of our guests at ease. Brett also delivered absolutely gorgeous photos of our day that we will treasure forever! Her eye for composition, framing devices, and candid moments is impeccable. I can't recommend her enough, so stop looking and hire her already!
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Lawren Sent on 10/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect from start to finish!

Brett is one of those people that you just instantly feel comfortable around. Aside from that, her photographs are honestly some of the best I’ve ever seen. She came to our home (5 hours away) for our engagement session and our wedding day and simply became one of our people. She wasn’t just our photographer for the wedding day, she was one of our friends. One thing I thought was very special was that she knew our family and friends names. When it came time for family portraits, she rattled off their names like she’d known them her whole life, just from the list of names I gave her and her observation. She pays attention to little details and that really meant a lot to us. She is extremely responsive and helpful from the initial consultation to sending the final album, which we got back in record time! We could not be happier with our pictures. She did a truly amazing job capturing every detail of our day.
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Sarah Sent on 07/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Too Many Amazing Pictures to Count!

Brett is literally everything you could want in a wedding photographer. She is professional, talented, organized, easygoing, funny....the list could just keep going and going! My husband and I have been blown AWAY by the incredibly gorgeous and natural photos Brett produced of our wedding (and so quickly too!). We are already in crisis over which to frame and post and keep forever because they are all amazing. But more than that. we also were blown away by how much Brett made photographing our wedding day actually enjoyable. She put us at ease, made us have fun (impossible, I know!), and yet was so efficient that pictures were over in no time. One of my bridesmaids who has been in a bunch of weddings kept marveling that it was the least stressed she'd ever felt taking photos. We trusted her completely, and could not be more happy we had the chance to work with her on our wedding. We could not recommend her more highly!!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 03/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING Proposal Photos!!!

Brett was absolutely wonderful! My fiance hired her to take photos during our proposal and they turned out SO GREAT! She was flexible with timing and were discreet. I didn't even notice her until afterwards! She was able to take some photos of us as well as some with my friends that came to celebrate with us. She even got us a sneak peek that same day!! Hands down, Brett was a great choice. We love her and will cherish these images forever!
Megan
Megan Sent on 12/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Experience Imaginable!

Brett shot one of my friends’ wedding, so when Maggie and I decided to elope, I knew we needed to see if Brett was available. It’s not often you specifically remember a vendor at a wedding, but Brett is just one of those people. So personable, fun, and easy to work with!

Maggie and I didn’t really have an exact plan for our elopement until the day before since we got married in a public place. Brett was very flexible in helping us decide on a location, was always quick to respond, listened to our ideas, and understood our unique needs during COVID. On the day of our wedding, she took charge without being overbearing, which was exactly what we (and our families) needed/wanted. She provided guidance on how to get the best lighting and photos, was very confident, and prepared. Brett worked well with every member of our wedding party and both our families commented on how courteous and professional she was. Less than three hours after our time ended with Brett, she even gave us a sneak peak of photos on her Instagram story, which was a complete surprise and greatly appreciated!

We would recommend Brett to any of my friends or family without any hesitation! Her photos will be a cherished part of our lives forever.
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Megan Sent on 11/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Wedding Photographer

When my husband proposed I immediately knew who I wanted to photograph our wedding. Brett went above and beyond during the entire wedding process. From sharing vendors, designing the perfect timeline, and working around a busy work schedule to take incredible engagement photos. She was a huge part of our planning process answering a million questions and helping our wedding day go smoothly. On the wedding day, she was prompt with her timeline, professional, and most importantly fun. She made a day that can be filled with lots of stress so natural and perfect. She worked around the weather to make sure our photos did not suffer. It rained ALL day and not one photo suffers because of it. She captured every single moment of our wedding day from first looks, a ceremony inside, and the most incredible bride and groom portraits. Every photo reminds us of how incredible our wedding day. From taking my senior photos to photographing my wedding day, Brett has earned the title of our lifetime photographer! Ryan and I will cherish all of our photos forever!
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 02/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Five stars is not enough!

There aren't enough words to describe how much I love Brett! not only are her images totally stunning, she is so kind, easy to work with, and funny! I was in two weddings that Brett photographed (my twin sister's and my best friend's) before I got engaged, so when the time came to pick a photographer, the choice was obvious! Brett has a rare ability to capture sweet, sentimental moments. For all three of the weddings I have worked with her (including my own!) she has captured some amazingly special candid moments. She also makes portraits and bridal party photos feel very natural, so the photos turn out beautifully! I love Brett so much and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is flexible, dedicated to her couples, a total professional, a GENIUS at photography, and an all-around fun person. I LOVE BRETT!!!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 02/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding photographer imaginable!

Brett could not have been any more wonderful to work with... from her fun personality to her attention to detail, she made my life so much easier during the craziness of wedding planning! She was quick to respond to any questions (no matter how small) and went above and beyond to make sure my fiance and I felt comfortable with every aspect- from engagement pictures to our first look. She even sent us an incredibly detailed booklet of her "tips" that was invaluable as we planned for our big day! Our wedding party and family even sung her praises! I would recommend Brett to all brides out there- do yourselves a favor and let her capture your big day! You won't be disappointed!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
RIMAS FILMS RIMAS FILMS Wedding Videographers

Choosing any vendor for your wedding is a decision not to be taken lightly. Make sure that this person is exactly what you expect her or him to be! Browse through the packages, get in contact and most importantly read the reviews. And lastly make sure that the person covering the most important day of your life gets you and understands your vision. The wedding RIMAS FILMS get to film at the Historic Whitehall Manor was the perfect example. It was an emotional and romantic celebration of love. Here, I get to work with an amazingly talented photographer Brett Denfeld. Brett and the happy couple were the perfect match. They seemed to be working like a team. The newlyweds barely noticed Brett and that could only work in the favor of the stunning photos coming up later. Not only that, Brett was a pleasure to work with: professional, polite, smiling and honest. Brett Denfeld is a true professional and highly recommended choice!

THE DAPPER DJS THE DAPPER DJS Wedding DJs

I've worked with Brett on two occasions now, and both times she was such a joy to work with. Always cheerful easy going and ready to roll! Her pictures are spectacular too! I highly recommend Brett, and I can't wait for the next chance to work with her.

B.Mingled B.Mingled Wedding Planners

I had the pleasure of working with Brett of Brett Denfeld Photography at a wedding in DC at the beginning of October. Brett was a DREAM to work with! She took a very tight schedule and somewhat chaotic day and made every photo happen for the couple with grace and poise. Brett's charismatic and caring personality made the evening even more enjoyable. I HIGHLY recommend Brett Denfeld to any client that is in need of an amazingly talented photographer. I sincerely hope that I will get to work with Brett again very soon!

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Brett Denfeld Photography frequently asked questions

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