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As a photojournalist, Donna Von Bruening produces sincere, compelling photography focused on emotion and relationships. Based on the Georgia coast, she is the South’s premiere wedding photographer and travels frequently for clients who believe that photography is a key element in their wedding.

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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
Proofs

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

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Donna Von Bruening

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Sara Sent on 03/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A Picture Is Worth A 1000 Words

Our experience with Donna completed our wedding day in a way we did not know was possible. She captured the nuance of our joy and love in a way that goes beyond words. Aside from her humor and passion, she made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process. Her beautiful pictures allow us to relive the magic of that day forever and for that we are eternally grateful.
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Pavin Sent on 01/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our experience was nothing short of amazing!

Donna went above and beyond all of our expectations. She was fun, laid back and knew exactly how to capture the most special pictures we will treasure forever. It was impossible to even narrow it down to 50 because they were all so good! Can’t thank her enough!
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Kelly Sent on 04/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience!

We hired Donna to shoot our wedding in September of 2018, based on her excellent reputation and portfolio. When Hurricane Florence threatened the area and the governor closed the coastline the week of the wedding, she was one of the first people to reach out to me to offer support and to assure us that she would rebook us for another date if we chose to reschedule the event. I was very touched that she was genuinely more concerned about us than she was about her own schedule.

We set a new date in April of this year and finally got to meet Donna! She was everything I had expected: kind, hilarious, talented, encouraging and EFFICIENT! It was important to us to enjoy every minute of the event, and Donna was able to capture moments effortlessly and quickly. Our families could then enjoy the cocktail hour instead of spending their time standing for portraits, and we could enjoy more time with our family and friends. Donna makes you feel comfortable playing model for a day, and she could not be more fun to be around. She is a vendor that you quickly want to call your friend. When I got the photos back, I was tearing up all over again. We were blown away by how beautiful the photos turned out and we are so grateful that we were able to work with Donna.
Molly
Molly Sent on 04/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A lifelong experience and new friend

One of the highlights of my whole wedding was meeting Donna and getting to work with her. It was truly a “love at first sight.” She was the only photographer I ever pursued because from the second we emailed something just clicked. Even through email she was personable, comfortable, I felt like I had already known her forever and that she was truly on my side and wanted to make my big day memorable. We became friends during the whole process and still keep in touch. My husband loves using the “Donna” tumblers she sent us after we signed the contact and talking about how great our big day was every time he makes a drink in them. Everyone involved in the wedding talked about how great our photographer was from how organized and efficient she was (it didn’t take all night to take pictures and we could be on the dance floor!) The quality and variety of the pictures are STUNNING and truly capture the magic of our day. I cannot wait til we grow our family and make trips to Savannah to see Donna baby pictures, family portraits, senior pictures and even just to say hi for a quick hug on vacations. Donna is a professional who is laid back, so fun, relaxing and beyond gifted. I love her and everything she gifted me by being my photographer.
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A. Corbett Sent on 04/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Best!!!

There are no words to describe how AMAZING and TALENTED Donna is. My husband and I feel so fortunate that we were able to work with her for our wedding. She is extremely detailed yet keeps everything natural and fun! Donna will have you laughing all day! She is an expert at capturing the real and raw emotions throughout the day... which is something we truly appreciate. We will forever relive our amazing memories through her photos!!!
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Amanda Sent on 11/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
There are no words to adequately describe how crazy we (myself, my husband and both of our families) are about Donna. She is most definitely the total package and so much more. Prior to our wedding weekend, she helped us determine the best timeline and made sure we got all the photos we hoped for while ensuring we enjoyed every second of our wedding weekend. She's extremely efficient, pays attention to details, captures all the special moments, makes it feel so natural and brings so much fun! I swear she had us laughing all weekend. We were fortunate enough to work with Donna our entire wedding weekend and could never possibly thank her enough for the fabulous pictures. Her team is amazing and really made everyone feel at ease. By the end of the weekend, Donna felt like part of our family. She was truly a dream to work with and we cannot wait to have her capture our family celebrations for years to come!!
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Kate Sent on 09/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Donna was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. Not only did she bring excitement from beginning to end throughout the planning process, but she put us both completely at ease on our wedding day. She helped us achieve the best timeline, given that we had such a big family, which allowed us to get all of the photos we hoped for and still fully enjoy every minute of our ceremony and reception. Her team is fun and extremely efficient, while still taking great care with attention to detail. Something every bride will appreciate!! Best of all, Donna captured both the big and small special moments of our day perfectly, and we will forever have the best memories through her photos. We are grateful to have worked with her and would recommend her time and again.
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Lee Sent on 09/23/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Hiring Donna was one of the best decisions we made. She has an incredible eye, and we will enjoy the images forever!
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M. Sent on 09/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Donna and her team were effective, organized, prompt and created a timeline that allowed for the wedding day to run smoothly. By working with Donna, you can tell she really enjoys her job. She dealt perfectly with unruly groomsmen and her style which blends candid and traditional wedding photos is rare to find in one photographer. 
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Courtney Sent on 09/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Looking back on our wedding experience, hiring Donna as our wedding photographer was by far one of the best decisions we ever made. The moment we met Donna we knew she was “the one”…she has this magical quality that makes you feel at ease in her presence, like you’ve known her for years. She has an extraordinary talent that allowed her to capture every significant moment of our wedding day in its most authentic and emotional form. Donna provided professionalism, promptness with communication, easy online access to our wedding gallery, and most importantly, an irreplaceable collection of photographs that perfectly tell the story of our wedding day. And lastly, she’s fun and a true delight to be around!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

22 Endorsements
Colleton River Club Colleton River Club Country Club Weddings

BEAUTIFUL photographs and AMAZING personality. I would highly recommend Donna for your event!

Ranco Event Rentals Ranco Event Rentals Wedding Rentals

Professional, dedicated and very talented photographer!

Savannah Wedding Films Savannah Wedding Films Wedding Videographers

Donna Von Bruening is a super professional master of her craft, and the results show in her exceptional work. She makes very beautiful, personal images and is always great to work with!

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Donna Von Bruening frequently asked questions

Donna Von Bruening includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Donna Von Bruening includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Donna Von Bruening offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Donna Von Bruening offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Wedding Portraits
Donna Von Bruening offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Donna Von Bruening 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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