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We're Brett & Jessica. We are editorial-minded documentary wedding photographers for couples who value artistry, intention, and honest emotion over trends.

Based in North Carolina and traveling across the Southeast and beyond, we document celebrations that feel effortless, not performative. Our approach blends film and digital to capture both the polished and the unplanned. The quiet glances, the unscripted laughter, the way your day actually felt.

We work with couples who trust their instincts. Who choose meaning over spectacle. Who want their wedding to feel like them, not a performance for anyone else.

With a calm, grounded presence, we're here to witness your story as it unfolds and preserve it with care. If you're drawn to timeless imagery, thoughtful composition, and photography that feels like a memory, not just a moment frozen in time. We'd love to create something unforgettable together.

Film + Digital | Editorial + Documentary | Southeast & Destinations Worldwide

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
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
Toning
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives
Prints

Reviews of Brett & Jessica Photography

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Andrea Sent on 09/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Photographer

We used Brett for our recent wedding and couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! Brett is a talented photographer and truly a nice guy. We lucked out that he was available for our new wedding date when we had to postpone due to COVID, and worked with us when our guest list dropped from 100+ to 10. Even though our plans changed a lot, we're glad Brett was there to capture the day!
Sunni
Sunni Sent on 04/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Memorable photos from the experience of a lifetime

We had such a blast working with Brett for our engagement and wedding photos. His creativity and relaxing demeanor put the whole experience at ease with plenty of thoughtful scenes and humorous moments. His flexibility and softly spoken guidance led to collection of photos that tell the fantastic story of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. HIGHLY recommended!
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User1916468 Sent on 11/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Brett Arthur teamed up with his wife and they are now Brett & Jessica. Find them here: http://brettjessica.com/

We simply fell in love with Brett & Jessica. They are amazing at what they do and fun on top of it all! Getting quality, beautiful images are a given but they go above and beyond to ensure you are comfortable and enjoy your experience with them.

They shot our engagement photos and we couldn't believe we were done it went by so fast and we had such a great time! Our images are beautiful and many are displayed in our home.

Brett & Jessica are really chill and never added stress on the big day. They are calm and work so well together. They know what they're doing and are going to do a great job, no matter where they are. We had so much fun with them at our wedding and having the experience and chance to get to know them before at our engagement shoot was invaluable. We felt comfortable with them and it was like reuniting with friends on the day of the wedding.

I really can't say enough about these two. Their love for what they do is evident and they are awesome at what they do. Wedding photography is expensive, go with the best.
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Melanie Sent on 11/22/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Brett was amazing and I could not have asked for a better person to handle my photographs for all of my sessions. My fiance and I are a little non-traditional and Brett went along with whatever we threw at him as well as came up with some awesome ideas himself to assist with our "different" style. He did a great job at getting those moments when you are not pretending to laugh but actually laughing with small remarks he may make or silly actions he may have you do. The wedding had it's moments where things went astray...however, no matter what it was...Brett was there to capture them. :)

Excellent job!!!

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Vikki Sent on 05/15/2011
5 out of 5 rating
If you need a photographer - book this guy now! Brett Arthur recently shot a wedding for Morgan and Seth Sylvia and.....well.....the pictures speak for themselves - take a look below. Every single person that sees these photos is blown away. Besides being incredibly talented and creative, Brett is so personable and very professional. Thank you, Brett, for capturing the essence of the wedding. It absolutely wouldn't have been the same without you! - Vikki


http://blog.brettarthurweddings.com/?cat=5
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Sanda Sent on 02/08/2010
5 out of 5 rating
I can't imagine us finding a better photographer for our wedding. Brett did such an amazing job and such an enjoyment to work with. Although our wedding day was ideal (cold, rainy and very dark) for photography, Brett managed to keep everyone calm and used his creative instincts to capture beautiful images for us. In our opinion, our photos were so unique and true that it made up for the dreary weather. There honestly a single thing I would of changed about Brett and his great work!

Thanks again Brett!
Sandra
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Jackie Sent on 01/14/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Brett is the best. Period. When he asked me the favor of reviewing him on here I was so excited. Excited to be able to share with everyone viewing this that Brett is seriously the go-to guy for wedding and engagement photography, no matter if you are local to Raleigh or even abroad. The day we chose Brett, we knew our day would be even more special than we could of ever imagined. His whole process of working with us was so natural and fun. We knew he was enjoying our wedding just as much as we were, but of course he was working harder than anyone I have ever seen. We had actually already had engagement pictures taken, but since his package offered a free engagement session, we took it. We are so glad we did. The photos were absolutely amazing and made us feel like we were the most beautiful couple in the world and he captured that confidence we had from him. I am not just saying this because I know he will end up reading this, but we did not use one single pic from the other photographer that we paid to do our engagement photos. Brett's photos were natural and romantic. Me, along with my husband and our families are so pleased with the work Brett produced for us. Another thing that we admire about Brett is that he instantly became such a great friend. I continuously called him so many times before our wedding and each time, we just ended up talking about and sharing stories. Those phone conversations made me even more comfortable with him and gave me more assurance that he was the perfect fit for being our photographer. His passion for his work and his clients is so incredible that I can truly say I strive to be as passionate about his with my career. He makes it look so easy to be happy and enjoy your work. If you are looking for a photographer who knows what he is doing, cares more than any other photographer, works with your budget and requests, is flexible, readily available for you to talk, email etc and is one of the most genuine people I've ever met, then Brett Arthur is your photographer!
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Hannah Sent on 01/13/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Brett was honestly the best part about my wedding. He was so passionate about his work and so easy to work with. I cannot thank him enough for the amazing photographs and precious time before and after the wedding that he put into our special day. His images are placed all over our home in all sorts of sizes. We even ordered a 48 X 72 inch canvas of a print of Nate and I. You could just see how important our wedding was to him. When shooting our candid shots, I guess you would call them, you didn't even know he was there, but he got shots I would of never imagined and they were so beautiful. When he did the portraits, he had everyone enjoying it and made sure we all looked beautiful and had huge smiles. He made it so easy to enjoy the photos and when the wedding was all said and done, he made it easy for use to get our DVD and prints and everything was packages beyond belief. I am honestly getting teary eyed just thinking about the moment he showed us our photos. Wow, just wow! Thanks again Brett!
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Brett & Jessica Photography frequently asked questions

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