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With over ten years of career experience as a professional Wedding Photographer, I am the Founder & Owner of Brian Milo, Inc., based in Rockford, Illinois. My specialties include "documentary wedding photography," with a focus on storytelling. I enjoy being part of the mix during your special day, focusing on natural moments. Capturing and being part of the joy and celebration of a couple's memorable day is, in fact, what led to my becoming a wedding photographer.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Proofs

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Brian Milo Photography

Annie
Annie Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless Experience with an Incredibly Talented Photographer

We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our wedding day! From start to finish, Brian was absolutely perfect. He not only captured the most important moments beautifully, but he also matched our style perfectly, making the photos feel truly us. His attention to detail, creativity, and ability to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera made the experience so enjoyable. The final photos exceeded our expectations, and we are beyond grateful for the memories he's preserved for us. If you’re looking for a photographer who is professional, talented, and easy to work with, we highly recommend Brian!
Deisha
Deisha Sent on 12/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely the best!

Choosing Brian as our wedding photographer was such an easy decision for us. The moment we started looking through his portfolio we knew that he was the photographer we wanted to capture our wedding day. I wanted to work with someone who saw the moments most don't see but love to remember. But it's easy to see how talented he is from his work so let me explain why he was the best choice for other reasons. First off, his responsiveness and flexibility are unparalleled. My partner and I live in CA but were planning our wedding in WI and also wanted our engagement photos shot in WI. We planned to come during the summer for our engagement photos. Unfortunately, the week we were planning to be there was filled with storms and rain. The week leading up to the day, Brian was so good about checking in with us, reporting on weather, and reviewing back up options with us. On the day, the forecast was showing that it would be clear but a couple hours before our meeting time, the storm clouds rolled in. Brian was already on his way to Madison but was so kind about rescheduling since all of our photos were intended to be outside. He was so flexible and made himself available to us knowing that we lived out of state. We ended up shooting the engagement photos the week of our wedding which ended up being a really great way to kick off our wedding week! Plus, we really got to know Brian and felt so comfortable with him later in the week for the wedding day.

He delivered on every expectation (to be honest, exceeded all expectations) at our wedding as well. He's incredibly humble, fun to be around, and makes intimate moments with you and your partner plus a photographer not as awkward. We were so impressed that he delivered both our engagement and wedding photos exactly one week after our wedding. The photos were incredible and we couldn't be happier with them. We love so many that we're having a hard time deciding which ones to print because they're all so amazing!

We highly recommend Brian and can't wait to partner with him on another moment that we'd like to capture!
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Jessica Sent on 10/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Would Recommend Brian to Anyone!

Brian truly did such a great job with our wedding and engagement photos. He by far was one of our favorite vendors to work with. He was so flexible on the day of our wedding. Also he even stayed an hour longer for us when we asked him at the end of the night. We loved how is photos were more about capturing the moments rather then posing too much. It felt more natural. Overall, great experience and the photos turned out amazing!
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Kristin Sent on 01/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I could not have been happier with my experience working with Brian from start to finish. He was very easy to get a hold of and answered all of my questions before I signed my contract. He had a thorough questionnaire during the planning phase that covered all the key information and details and even let me submit my photo wish list (i.e. every photo combination I wanted for family and bridal party photos). Brian responded to emails in a very timely manner both up front and in the weeks leading up to my wedding.

On the day of, Brian and his assistant were very friendly and polite. They gave all of us space, but made sure I was getting all of the pictures I wanted. He followed my picture wish list and we got all of the pictures I wanted and then some. Brian made suggestions throughout the day and was not pushy. He was the ultimate professional. I never noticed him during our church ceremony, but the pictures from the ceremony were amazing. He also took a lot of beautiful portraits of my guests during cocktail hour.

Lastly, the pictures came within two weeks of our wedding day. The pictures are on a website and a flash drive was mailed to me. I could not be happier with my pictures. They are very natural, not photoshopped or forced, and are beautiful. We got all the shots we wanted and had a really hard time picking pictures to print because there were so many great ones to choose from. The pictures on his website are representative of the pictures we received from our wedding.

I would recommend Brian to all of my friends and would be happy to use him again.
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Codelyn Sent on 10/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Brian Milo did an amazing job with our wedding in July 2017. He is so flexible and willing to do what ever will make you happy. I could not be happier with how my photos turned out. I have gotten so many compliments on the pictures and the quality. His photos are like no other. I'm so happy I have these pictures to relive my special day for the rest of my life!
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Tailyr Sent on 09/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Brian was wonderful to work with! Always professional and was so great at making us fee comfortable with him!
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Susan Sent on 09/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Any couple would be lucky to have their wedding photographed by Brian Milo Photography. He's professional, organized and very talented. He takes time to listen to the couple and works hard to deliver beautiful photos. The images we received included all of the traditional shots. He executed those quickly and efficiently and made everyone comfortable while he worked. Capturing candid moments is where Brian really excels. He has the rare ability to see those special, small moments and the skills to know how to best photograph them. You spend so much time planning for a day that goes by way too quickly. Brian's images are what will stay with you forever.
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Kolver Sent on 08/23/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We could not be happier with the incredible job that Brian Milo did for us! The photos were all that we hoped for and more. The candid shots he took were amazing. We loved that they captured the raw emotion throughout the night. One of the major reasons we booked Brian was because we fell in love with the candids in his portfolio, and he did not disappoint for our wedding! His calm demeanor along with his energy and passion for his work were apparent at every moment. It was clear that his number one priority was for us to enjoy our day. Him and his assistant were always moving trying to find the perfect shots. One of the comments we heard repeatedly with enthusiasm was that our photographer was "everywhere!" It was clear that he was going above and beyond to make the photos a wonderful addition to our special day. I could go on for much longer with all the great things I have to say about Brian and his work, but just know that he is the right photographer for you!
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Hilary Sent on 05/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Brian got back to me very quickly when I initially reached out to him about looking for a photographer. We set up to meet a few days later. He was on time and professional for all the interactions we had. He has a very relaxed personality and offered help and suggestions on anything having to do with the wedding. If you are looking for someone to capture your entire wedding day including all the little moments that may be forgotten Brian is the right photographer for you. Not only do you get the beautiful portraits but you get raw, organic, candid shots that exude the roller coaster of emotions that your wedding day is. I can’t say enough nice things about Brian he really knows what he is doing. His photos speak for themselves but if you have any questions feel free to ask.
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Elizabeth Sent on 01/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
From the moment my husband and I met with Brian Milo, we knew we had to have him as our photographer to capture our wedding day. He has such a unique style when taking photographs and I was extremely impressed. Brian went out of his way to meet with us at our wedding venue in Lake Geneva to discuss locations for where we could take our wedding day photos prior to the wedding day. On the day of our wedding, Brian made sure to incorporate his unique style of photography with other “must” have photographs that I had requested. Also, Brian arrived early (and even stayed later then he was supposed to), was extremely organized, and made sure that everything ran smoothly with all of the family and bridal party photos by knowing the “key” people we had to have photographs with on our big day. I was (and still am) amazed at the priceless “moments” that he was able to capture, which were unbelievable!! Brian and Greg will literally go above and beyond to capture the perfect picture by climbing walls, trees, and bushes. The day that we returned from our honeymoon, a link to our online wedding photographs was emailed to us. We were extremely impressed that he had our wedding day photographs ready by the day we returned from our two week honeymoon. My husband and I would highly recommend Brian and Greg!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Brian Milo Photography frequently asked questions

Brian Milo Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Proofs
Brian Milo Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Proofs
Brian Milo Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Brian Milo Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Brian Milo Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Brian Milo 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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