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James Brindley
James Brindley
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10 years in business

We speak English

Just me

My style is candid, natural, and genuinely personal. I’m here to capture the real moments, the laughter, the emotion, the unexpected joy that unfold when all your favorite people come together in one place. Weddings have a rare kind of magic, and I want your photos to reflect that beautifully.

Most of the day, I’m a quiet observer. This “fly on the wall” approach helps everyone feel at ease and forget the camera is even there, allowing me to create upbeat, authentic images that truly feel like you. We’ll carve out a little time for family portraits, wedding party photos, and a few timeless couples’ portraits. But I’m always focused on keeping things efficient so you can get back to celebrating with the people you love.

Above all, I’m committed to creating photos that stand the test of time. I avoid trends, chase genuine connection, and anticipate moments as they naturally unfold. Your wedding photos should still feel fresh and meaningful decades from now, images that let you relive the joy of your day again and again, and share it with generations to come.

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

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?

Digital Files
Prints

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Reviews of James Brindley's Camera

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Taylor Sent on 12/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Hire James Before Someone Else does!

James captured every single moment of our wedding day with such specificity and detail, it felt like we were reliving it all over again when we saw the finished product. He's incredibly friendly, easygoing and fun to work with. He even fit in an engagement shoot the same week as our wedding!

James is an absolutely spectacular photographer and anyone who books him won't regret it for a second.
Katie
Katie Sent on 07/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A true gem!

Wow wow wow! This about sums up our experience with James at James Brindley’s Camera. From our engagement shoot to our wedding day James created a comfortable environment and we loved our time with him!

James is so easy to work with and really took the time to get all different kinds of shots of the wedding, including so many I wouldn’t have thought to get. Our reception pictures are some of our absolute favorites! So many family members and wedding guests have commented how personable James is, and he was never too in your face with the camera. Sometimes we didn’t even know he was there!

We chose to include a wedding video with our photos and James knocked it out of the park! It was exactly what we were looking for.

Our photos and video are something we will cherish forever! You cannot go wrong with James! He is a gem!
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Elena Sent on 05/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Photographer

James is so talented and easy to work with. He made us feel extremely comfortable. He captured beautiful memories of our wedding and we couldn't recommend him any higher. He has a chill demeanor and makes the photos about the wedding and not the wedding about the photos if that make sense. His work speaks for itself but he’s also great at communicating and super reliable. Just book him already and you won’t regret it.
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Liz T. Sent on 05/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Big James Fans!!!

I will forever be grateful that we found James and have his beautiful work to remember our wedding & engagement. He was cool, calm, collected every time we chatted or met, which in turn made us feel cool, calm and collected. From our first intake call we knew we were in the right hands - he strives to capture moments authentically which is exactly what we wanted and exactly what we got! I cannot recommend James enough - he is the best of the best!!! Thank you James, we are so thankful for you!!!
Karrlee
Karrlee Sent on 12/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

James was absolutely amazing from beginning to end! During our initial call James was so friendly and professional! He answered any/all questions I had and explained his different available packages. James arrived at the venue on time, worked around all the craziness of the day and somehow captured every single important moment so beautifully! He and my photography team worked great together throughout the entire day. I am so happy that we will have these videos to look back on for years to come!
Emily
Emily Sent on 11/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!!

James was simply the BEST photographer for our engagement and wedding photos. We cannot recommend him enough!!! From the very beginning of our planning process and on, James was attentive to all of our many questions, timeline details, and location requests. He was professional, patient, adaptable and so fun to work with!

Not only does James have a great eye for gorgeous photo composition and cool lighting, he also exudes a chill yet on-top-of-things vibe which is the ideal mix on your wedding day. We never felt rushed or stressed, the photos just flowed seamlessly throughout the day. He caught so many sweet authentic moments on camera and struck the perfect balance of staged portraits with genuine candids.

Also, we got married on October 1st in Charleston, the day after Hurricane Ian came through. We really had no idea what to expect with our photos, but James totally rolled with it and figured out the perfect places for us to take our photos without having to deal with mud from flooding the previous day. We are SO happy with how our photos turned out and the whole process. Book James for your wedding ASAP!! You will be so glad.
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Zander Sent on 10/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

James was fantastic all around. Highly detailed, efficient, had an impeccable creative eye, and great to work with. He reduced our stress tenfold!
Gloria
Gloria Sent on 10/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing to have on your wedding day

James was an amazing addition to our wedding day. He was organized and helped shepherd all the various parties to the right place. He had the shot list and made sure we got everything we talked about. We have only gotten the sneak peak so far, but I am amazing and so impressed with everything we have seen. A perfect day and perfect to capture your wedding. I couldn't recommend him more.
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Mackenzie Sent on 09/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Service

James is simply the best! He Is very professional and the turn around time is fast! All of his work is beautiful, he did our engagement session, and our wedding. I would definitely recommend him for all of your photo needs!
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Katherine Sent on 09/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fresh and Fun

Wow, the pictures that James and his crew took are amazing! I really wanted cool candids instead of contrived formal photos and feel that he did just that. We took the classic formal wedding photos but honestly, any decent photographer can do that. James' talent comes into play when he takes beautiful candid photos that capture the emotion of the day. He also has a cool perspective on scenery. Lastly, he and his crew were never awkward or in the way which sometimes photographers can be! I would definitely recommend James Brindley!
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James Brindley's Camera frequently asked questions

James Brindley's Camera includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
James Brindley's Camera includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
James Brindley's Camera offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
James Brindley's Camera offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
James Brindley's Camera offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
James Brindley's Camera 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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