If you're searching for an incredible photographer who truly goes above and beyond, Brian is the perfect photographer. He brings a creative vision to every shoot, coming up with ideas and capturing moments that you’d never even think of.
As a fellow wedding vendor, I needed support with a wedding and boy, did he come to my rescue! Brian didn’t just show up to photograph a wedding in San Francisco,he showed up with heart, with soul, and with a level of dedication that truly moved me. The day before, he was shooting a wedding late into the night in San Jose. Most people would’ve called it a weekend. But not Brian. He woke up early, drove all the way to San Francisco, and showed up, not just for the couple, but for me, a friend who needed help.
Without hesitation, he stepped in and captured the kind of detail shots I could’ve only dreamed of. He saw things most photographers would walk right past. His vision, his instinct, his artistry—they’re rare. But even more rare is his heart and dedication to his photography.
I’ve worked with many photographers over the years. And while many are talented, few are as timeless, romantic, and soulful as Brian. His photos feel like they’ve always belonged in your life, like they were meant to be printed, framed, and passed down. He doesn’t just capture moments, he honor’s them.
What he did for me that day wasn’t just a favor. It was a gift. It reminded me why I love working in this industry with people who care this deeply. Brian, you are the definition of a professional, but even more, you’re an amazing human being.
If you’re reading this and looking for a photographer—stop. You’ve found him.
I truly can’t thank Brian enough, looking forward to working many more weddings in the near future!

Brian and his whole team are amazing, and a true testament to why having wonderful vendors work together to support our clients result in the most amazing events! We are always so happy to work alongside a wonderful vendor such as Brian MacStay Photography, and we look forward to many more events together in the years to come!

It's amazing to think Brian wasn't our original photographer. When the original vendor fell through, months before our date, we found Brian in a panic. He was so responsive and readily available to talk with us. He met us with humility and warmth, and made us feel like we would be taken care of. That is exactly what we got on the day - friendly, fun, and creative - we got our shot list as well as favorites inspired by the day and venue thanks to his eye and improvisation. Professional, skillful, with a style that adapts to the couple's goals and taste, we could not recommend Brian more!

Brian’s work is absolutely amazing! His portfolio speaks for itself. He’s hard working (our wedding guests even commented on this), very professional, and fun! We are very pleased with the quality of photos from our wedding! Photography is a hobby for me and I love following his work.

Brian's eye for detail, lighting and beauty is just incredible. He captured the soul and spirit of our wedding in the most magnificent way. He made me feel special and beautiful on one of the best days of our lives. I've recommended him to many people and everyone has been very happy with his work.

I met Brian at a wedding fair and was immediately drawn in by the beauty of his photos. There was no question; I had to book him (and my now husband agreed)! I had never before seen this level of quality and attention to detail - he really captures the moments. Looking through my wedding day photos, he captured so many wonderful memories. All of my friends and family have commented on how beautiful all of the pictures came out. He is also efficient! My husband and I both have big families (think 25+ people), and he was able to do family shots within minutes… and the pictures turned out incredible!

In addition to being incredible at taking photographs, he is professional, easy to work with, and responsive, all of which were very important to me. If you are looking to have amazing photos on your wedding day, look no further! I highly recommend Brian!

I had been browsing through my Facebook feed a few years back and some beautiful, unique, jaw dropping photos caught my eye. A friend had just posted her wedding photos taken by Brian. I immediately followed him on social media just to watch his work. Fast forward 2 years, I'm engaged and looking for a photographer. There was no question! I contacted Brian for the job. I cannot say enough wonderful things about his work. The quality of his photos you can see for yourself. No one compares! He is real, informative, professional, and experienced. I felt completely as ease my entire wedding day knowing I was in good hands. He even reminded me to stay hydrated (it was like 100 degrees that day). Thanks Brian!

For our wedding the one thing we took our time with was hiring our photographer. We both knew our photos would be important for us and our families. I interviewed three photographers, Brian was our last but I am so thankful we waited and did not rush our decision.
He gave us beautiful photos and was great to work with during the entire process.

Brian is an incredible photographer because he has an eye for what looks natural and captures the perfect expressions at the perfect timing. He wants to please those he photograghs and wants to provide what you want and what you are looking for in your photo. He is personable and easy to work with and is very patient, especially with children. But most of all he has a passion for what he does and works extremely hard to get the perfect picture for you and your family.

We selected Brian to photograph our wedding because his pictures are a little more creative and edgy than others we've seen. While we wanted to be sure to capture the basics with traditional shots, we really wanted our wedding memories to be unique. Brian was really fun to work with and always had suggestions about different backgrounds and poses.
We were happy with the product. Brian made the bride look awesome and captured our 80 guests looking spontaneous and happy, not stiff and posed. If you decide to use Brian definitely consider his multi-media package that includes the DVD with music photo and clips. This is a fun way to show photos to your friends and you can also post the clips on facebook.