Working with For the Love of It was one of the easiest decisions we made. From the very beginning Bryan made us feel comfortable. His questions at the meeting before the wedding were thoughtful and in depth and not what we expected, and they helped Bryan get to know us so it didn’t feel like we were meeting for the first time on the wedding day. It gave us confidence knowing we were already comfortable with him and knew our guests would be too.
On the wedding day Bryan was great at easing us in and getting beautiful shots. The portraits were quick and fun, even when we stepped out during dinner for sunset photos it was just a few minutes before we were back to partying. He managed to get everything he needed in such an efficient way that we could simply be in the moment and enjoy ourselves.
When I first found For the Love of It there was a photo on their website that I couldn’t stop staring at because it made me feel like I was there in that moment and immediately knew what that wedding felt like to be there. That is exactly what we received in our own gallery. Everything was so beautiful and captured the day so wonderfully.

Bryan is truly the best at what he does. From the start, he brought clarity, intention, and a level of alignment that instantly set the tone. I’ve never felt comfortable in front of a camera, but his presence changed that — we were able to relax, have fun, and just be ourselves.

He and his team seemed to be having an absolute blast — it was clear this isn’t just “work” to him. As someone who feels the same way about my own career, it was refreshing to see.

The images and videos? Absolutely stunning. We were genuinely shocked when we saw them for the first time. We can relive our favorite day over and over again now… with ease.

If you want the best — and someone who actually makes the experience feel good — go with For the Love of It. Bryan is the best out there!

Bryan is absolutely amazing and went above and beyond. He is a true artist and perfectly captured the ethereal, dreamy vibe that we were going for. He made us look more beautiful than we ever imagined we could look! Thank you Bryan, for crystallizing memories for us that we will enjoy for a lifetime.

Early in our wedding planning my wife showed me Bryan’s portfolio and we were immediately blown away. His work was exactly what we were looking for — that perfect blend of high end editorial but while retaining the intimacy of a wedding portrait. We had to meet him. And I have to say, each step in the process we were continually impressed with his level of professionalism and attention to detail, between the in-person meetings, reference images sent back and forth, conference calls, location scouts, shot lists, and of course his brilliant work on the day. And to quickly speak about the wedding — between Bryan his his support team, our family portraits couldn’t have run smoother (and it was quite the group to corral) and the variety of shots captured at all our locations — the photos simply speak for themselves.

We we fortunate to hire Bryan early and it was truly, without a doubt, one of the best decisions we made. We were lucky to have him. My wife and I can’t imagine a better way to relive our wedding. Thank you again Bryan for the photos for a lifetime!

For the Love of It will create the most GORGEOUS editorial-quality video of your wedding. My husband and I hired Bryan and his team to capture our wedding day in Santa Barbara last summer. We are so happy with the work of art they created!

From the point of hiring to receiving the final product, Bryan was extremely professional. Before the wedding, he interviewed us to get an idea of our style and personality. During the wedding, he and his handsome crew stealthily captured beautiful footage of important moments throughout the day (getting ready, romantic sunset shots, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and lots of in-between moments!). From watching him work, you can really tell that he is passionate about what he does.

About 2-1/2 months after the wedding (the expected time period), Bryan sent us a first draft of our video. He was extremely patient, positive, open to our input, and highly collaborative during the editing process. Whether we requested to change the background music, add footage of family members, or photoshop a rogue hair from of my face (we had a windy sunset shoot), he made it happen! In the end, he delivered a beautiful video that we are so excited to watch for years and years to come!

When you hire For the Love of It, you will get a product that is SO much more than your average cheesy wedding video. My husband and I come from an art and design background, and were VERY particular with what we wanted. He exceeded our expectations, and we would definitely recommend his team for your big beautiful day!! Especially if you have editorial taste ;D

Five stars is not enough. When my wife and I were looking for a wedding photographer, we met with many photographers that seemed "just fine." They took good pictures and captured all the moments you'd expect from a wedding. But then we met Bryan and knew immediately that we'd found our guy.

Bryan is not only a talented photographer (wedding or otherwise) but is also passionate about finding those special moments that make your wedding unique. He took considerable time talking with my wife and I about what aspects of the wedding were most important to us, the memories we hoped he would capture, and the style of photography we preferred. It always felt like a collaboration in the best sense of the word. Bryan always took our thoughts and requests into account while confidently and succinctly offering his wealth of experience and knowledge to make sure our photos were everything we wanted but often more than we ever expected.

A couple quick examples:

1. When we were discussing the location for our engagement shoot, my wife mentioned loving Joshua Tree and thought we could find an analogous desert setting close by. But the hours-long drive didn't deter Bryan. In fact, he was excited to shoot in Joshua Tree and, once we got there, literally climbed a massive rock-face to give us some of the most incredible images my wife and I have together.

2. On the wedding day itself, Bryan not only took amazing photos but he and his assistant did so without ever taking people out of the moment. Before anyone ever saw the photos, my family and guests were complimenting his professionalism and friendly energy.

In summary, of all the choices my wife and I made about vendors, venues, and the like, Bryan stands out as our best decision. If you're lucky enough to have him at your wedding, you will not be disappointed.

We had a fantastic experience working with Bryan for our wedding photos! He immediately understood what we wanted for our day and gracefully brought his talents to help capture everything we had worked hard to put together. We love Bryan’s eye and ability to capture meaningful moments to make what aren’t just photographs but are documents that will help us remember and tell the story of our best day for decades to come. He was professional and communicative throughout the whole process, and unobtrusive on the day. At one point, on our wedding day we were literally running early, thanks to Bryan. Our planner and the venue coordinators all agreed they had never seen anything like it. The photos were delivered well before the contracted timeline and we are ecstatic with the results! The photos capture the emotion of the day and feel timeless, which is exactly what we were looking for. Thank you so much to Bryan and the whole For the Love of It team for capturing our day perfectly!!

So my husband and I were never the ones to LOVE taking professional photos. We agreed that we both always came our awkward or weird when it comes to these. However, that all changed when I saw my best friend's engagement photos done by Bryan. The soft lines, romantic yet not over the top moments captured, editorial style...and I can keep going with a million reasons why I was so drawn to his artistic style. I never thought wedding and engagement photography could be so beautiful and emotional.

The first person I reached out to when I got engaged besides my friends and family was Bryan. We talked for a long time over the phone and he was so attentive to what I was looking for, how we met and he was just so caring. Throughout our whole engagement shoot process, Bryan made sure he didn't just focus on the bride but the groom as well, making sure he felt as comfortable as possible. My husband, who would normally be awkward and uncomfortable at these settings, was totally relaxed and enjoyed the entire day thanks to Bryan's confidence and guidance.

Bryan was PHENOMENAL at our wedding day as well. As if he read our minds, he captured all the moments we love and wanted to cherish forever in such beautiful and elegant ways. Our guests loved our wedding photos and I just cannot recommend him enough.

Bryan, thank you so much for capturing one of the most special moments of our lives and it's truly an honor to have met you.

I am overwhelmingly happy we hired Bryan as our wedding photographer. Our photos are insanely beautiful (he is a master at lighting!) and I can't stop watching our video I love it SO much. When we first spoke to Bryan over the phone, we could tell he is very passionate about his work and he really enjoys what he does. He won us over immediately when he explained that he prefers a more classic look for wedding photography instead of trendy ideas that will go out of style in a few years. That was exactly what we were looking for and it really resonated with us.

Bryan was also one of the most helpful vendors we worked with. He sent a brochure that explained his process and helpful suggestions for planning and for the actual wedding day. He worked with me over the phone to finalize our day-of schedule to make sure we could fit in everything we wanted. He was also on time for everything and always responsive which, to me, was a huge help & relief. Future brides who are planning their own weddings: I'm sure you know what I mean.

If you are considering hiring Bryan, don't hesitate. It was one of the best decisions we made.

Bryan was a fantastic photographer! I looked far and wide for a wedding photographer, and was so thrilled to find Bryan. He offered unlimited hours for a set fee, which was really a great value. And we LOVED our images. He made our venue look fantastic and the photos were natural and beautiful. Our friends and family loved working with him and he was extremely professional. I've recommended him to several friends and will probably end up hiring him again in the future for family portraits or some other event. I would recommend him without reservation.