Brant Bender Photography Reviews
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Joe Sent on 04/05/2025Shannon & Joe - February 2025
Brant was amazing! Professional, prompt in communication, fun, energetic, and so much more! He went above anything we expected, helped decrease a lot of our wedding day stress, made us feel more confident with our timeline going into our wedding day, increased our comfort of being photographed so much when we are both a bit camera shy, and answered all our questions. We were so excited to get our gallery quickly after our wedding and continue to find joy each time we revisit the photos. Brant’s assistant Carlos was a great addition to the team. We hope to hire Brant again for photographing other life milestones! -
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Carl Sent on 09/25/2024Great Wedding Photographer
We found out about Brant from our venue and we loved his photos and had a great experience coordinating with him throughout the process. Incredible photos and amazing experience to work with. -
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Monica Sent on 07/01/2024Michael & Monica Hackett
Brant is amazing. He captured our engagement photos and our wedding day. One of our guests who looked at our photos stated "His ability to catch candid photos, pure joy and beauty is unbelievable!". But believe it because all of our photos are magical. Brant made us feel comfortable and he has a great sense of humor. My husband even said he had fun taking our photos all because of Brant and Carlos. I forgot to mention Brant's team is also truly amazing. Carlos was a gem and between the both of them they did not miss any moments on our special day. Our experience was the best and we will be using Brant for any future photo needs. I highly recommend Brant and his team above anyone else. -
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Mikayla Sent on 06/15/2024Mikaylal and JP May 2024
Brant was with us for our engagement and wedding photos and did a phenomenal job. His creativity and professionalism is well apparent in his photos. He also has a great laugh that will make you show your best smile. My husband and I were nervous for our engagement and wedding photos but Brant helps to take the edge off and makes it feel natural and best of all fun and romantic. I had a great time working with him and would definitely recommend. -
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Abbey Sent on 09/26/2023Couldn't have asked for anything more!
I met Brant over a decade ago and knew back then that I wanted him to be the photographer for my eventual wedding day for a few reasons...
First, I had seen his work and thought it was gorgeous. Having seen the photos from our engagement session, our rehearsal dinner, and wedding day, I still believe that. He made the spaces we used look even more beautiful than I could have imagined and was always sure to subtly grab us for great photo opportunities. He is a pro so when I say quick, he is QUICK, which you don't realize how wonderful that is until the day of and you have a list of 20 group shots to get through.
Second, I knew I wouldn't be comfortable with just anyone photographing me all day, and Brant's friendly but calm positivity has a way about him that makes you feel incredibly comfortable. He and his 2nd photographer spent all weekend with me, my (now) husband, our friends and family, and they were both just as much a part of the weekend as everyone else (because we wanted them to be, he would never impose).
There were times I thought, "oh man, this special moment would be so wonderful to have captured" and I'd look up or over and Brant was already there snapping away.
Third, when I originally met with Brant to discuss the possibility of him coming to Vermont for our wedding weekend, we talked about general wedding details and traditions. We did not want to nor did (in my opinion) many of the wedding reception traditions. I bounced ideas off of him, asked him if I was missing the importance of a couple traditions I was planning on skipping, and he provided incredibly helpful input. Additionally, he gave me some ideas from other weddings he had done that I had not heard of. That continued through the wedding weekend itself and I cannot put into words just how helpful that in itself was. I did not have a coordinator so I was planning every single detail on my own, which becomes even more difficult when you're unable to be at the property or plan layouts for anything until the week of. I was and am extremely grateful for the insight and support he provided.
Furthermore, when it came time to rehearsal, I went directly to Brant to ask if he thought my plan of path to the aisle was a good one, too long, too short, etc... He suggested an alternate route that would be better (and pointed out why) for pictures and oh my gosh, was he right. The pictures turned out so incredible. He is never pushy but there to provide helpful suggestions if and when you need them. And I needed many of them (and he was right every single time).
I will admit that I was a little stubborn in the things I wanted for my wedding -- I had worked events in a past life and knew what would make the amazing celebration we had envisioned -- but my family and friends didn't always agree with a couple of my choices. Flying a photographer out to VT from CA was one of those things they didn't agree with me on....at first. By the time the rehearsal dinner was over, everyone was raving about both Brant and his second photographer. They saw how he moved through the crowd, naturally got good group photos both candid and posed, and is just an all around great person who happens to be the best at what he does. By the end of the weekend, both sides of the family were admitting I was right to fly him out and that Brant "was worth every penny and more" and really, could not stop saying how amazing he was. And he really, truly was.
I couldn't imagine anyone else photographing my wedding from the day I first saw his work and I'm so glad I stayed stubborn in that. My husband and I would not have had the absolutely perfect weekend we did, or have as many beautiful photos as we do, if Brant had not been there, truly. -
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Leanna Sent on 08/24/2023Amazing Photography Team!
Brant and Carlos did a fantastic job with photographing our wedding day. They were very professional and positive and made capturing our special day efficient and easy! Brant was invaluable in setting up the timeline and was very flexible in adding photos and locations last minute. We really appreciate having such a professional and positive team! We definitely recommend them to anyone looking for wedding photography!
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Reanna Sent on 03/10/2023Professional, easy to work with, caring, supportive
Brant did such an amazing job. He helped with poses and got every person I asked for. Hes easy to work with and everyone who meets him loves him. He is the reason I wasn't stressed about capturing every moment because he was on top of it. Pictures turned out amazing! -
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Alexa Sent on 02/27/2023Brant was incredible!
If I could give Brant a thousand stars I would. He was so amazing from the booking to the day of my wedding. We got a sneak peak of one of our pictures and it's just absolute perfection. He also brought a second photographer named Carlos that was just the sweetest. I promise that you cannot go wrong with Brant, he is great! -
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Kayla Sent on 02/16/2023Look no further, Brant is your guy.
From the very first interaction almost two years prior to the wedding day to receiving our wedding album, we were THRILLED with Brant's work. Not only is he an amazing photographer, but he understands how important it is to be responsive, be on time, be attentive to the kinds of photos you want and who you want in them, and take the lead when organizing the bridal party for photos. On top of it all we received a very high-quality wedding album book that wrapped up our wedding perfectly. He is outstanding, and we'll be hiring him for future family photos and recommending him to anyone looking for the best in the business. -
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Anjelica Sent on 12/07/2022Absolutely Perfect
My husband and I booked Brant as our photographer 1 year before our wedding, and it was honestly one of the best wedding decisions we made. Brant was so helpful, organized, and flexible throughout the entire process. We really appreciated the clear communication and timely responses to any questions we had. When my husband and I received the finished photos, we were astonished! Every single photo was PERFECT! Brant and his team worked diligently throughout the entire event and captured every moment, leaving us with memories for a lifetime. We could not be happier with our decision! We would 100% recommend Brant Bender Photography to everyone we know! -
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Emma Sent on 11/19/2022You HAVE to use Brant as your photographer!!!
Brant was the best photographer for our wedding and engagement session!! Not only is he the nicest person, he captures the most beautiful pictures and is very professional (responds to your email/text promptly)! I highly recommend you use Brant for your wedding or any occasion!! -
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Jennifer Sent on 07/30/2022Above and beyond!
Brant was an absolute pleasure to work with, he captured the most amazing shots of our special day. The photographs are incredible but working with Brant was a dream throughout! We organized everything from the UK and nothing was a problem or to much to ask!
His skill and experience shone through and he was always in the right place at the right time and captured incredible memories from our wedding day. Brant we cannot thank you enough your talent and personal skills got the job done to an outrageously high standard! -
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Madison Sent on 12/10/2021Washington Wedding 12.02.21
My husband and I used Brant and his assistant for our wedding last week on 12/02/21 in Downtown San Diego. Brant arrived early, got setup, and was ready to go when I arrived on scene. He and I communicated regularly since May 2021 when I found him and hired him immediately. I am a bit of a control freak, so it was amazing to have Brant answer my emails, texts, and calls quickly. He was funny, direct, and kind. I don't even have any photos back yet, but I just know from his reputation and demeanor and the day we had, that they will be absolutely amazing. You will not be disappointed when you hire Brant and his staff. -
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Christine Sent on 09/22/2021Exceptional photographer
Brant Bender is an exceptional wedding photographer. I reached out to Brant as he was listed as a preferred vendor for our venue. I was so impressed when he quickly got back to me and with a video message and a portfolio of wedding pictures he had previously shot at our venue. The pictures were beautiful. I met with Brant in person at my venue and knew immediately that he was the guy for the job. Not only does Brant take stunning photos, he is also a joy of a human being. He was so friendly and charismatic that I knew he would be a great fit for us. He was also very accommodating when we had to postpone on our wedding due to Covid. During these crazy times you really want to have vendors who are dependable and reliable. Brant was so quick to always get back to me as things were constantly changing while planning a wedding during a pandemic. When the big day finally arrived, we were overjoyed to have him and his assistant with us. I am a person who hates having my picture taken and have never had professional photos done. I was worried about knowing what to do or how to pose. Brant made me feel completely at ease that day. He gives great direction and brings an upbeat positive vibe that will take all that fear away. When we received our photos (it only took 3 weeks by the way! WOW!) I felt so beautiful and this is coming from someone with a lot of insecurities. Everything he captured was simply stunning. It’s funny that you spend so much time and effort into planning the smallest details for your wedding and it goes by so fast that you don’t have time to appreciate your work. Thankfully, Brant took so many pictures of all of the details and work I put into the wedding that now I can look back at these pictures and relive and remember all of those things. I really can’t recommend him enough. Having a great photographer is one of the most important things you need for your wedding. I am so happy we went with Brant Bender as our photographer. We will forever cherish all of his beautiful work! -
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Megen Sent on 07/30/2021Best Photographer EVER!
Brant is the photographer a bride dreams of for her wedding day. Every single wish I had for my wedding photos was made true by Brant and his team! Even better? His kindness, humor, energy, enthusiasm, and sheer fun throughout the entire day made the day itself significantly happier, filled with laughter, and an absolute blast! Seriously, I had so. Much. Fun on my wedding day, and I know a HUGE portion of that is thanks to Brant and his team. The photos are stunningly beautiful—I couldn’t have envisioned lovelier pictures! The day rushed by for me, so getting to see and spend time with the gorgeous pictures he took makes my heart sing. I’m beyond grateful to revisit and experience the moments of my wedding day, and it’s truly thanks to the pictures he took. I’m so, so thankful to Brant for being there to take photographs during my wedding day, and I’m even more thankful to him for making the day so wonderful. Best photographer EVER! I recommend him for any event, especially weddings! :D -
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Tiffany Sent on 12/09/2020Amazing Brant!!!
Brant and his team were very professional and responsive from the minute I reached out on his website. I was panicking to find a replacement photographer with my wedding only 3 weeks away (my originally booked photographer canceled due to a family emergency). Brant and his team came to the rescue and he was so organized with questionnaires to capture my vision and organize the shot list, which made our day flow smoothly. Brant and his team communicated so effectively to get all of our family shots and transitions in and on schedule. Brant's assistants also helped with professional equipment for the sun/shade shots at sunset cliffs, which all turned out so beautifully. At our reception, Brant was very mindful of making sure we captured the sunset shots as we crossed under the Coronado bridge and all of the important shots throughout the reception, he kept us on track with timing! Brant's edited pics were ready a few weeks later and all uploaded to a wonderful and user friendly photo gallery where I could download all of the pics in high resolution. 100 stars for Brant and his amazing team!!! Highly recommended!!! -
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Douglas Sent on 11/10/2020Brant Bender
Brant did a fabulous job putting together a truly top-notch photography deliverable. He had a professional team of photographers and lighting to support his efforts and choreographed many different wedding settings and moments throughout a long day. He was also an incredibly ebullient as well as just flat out helpful person to interact with on every level. -
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Vanessa Sent on 01/31/2020Engagement and Wedding Sessions
Brant is absolutely AMAZING! He was responsive, followed up, was incredibly communicative, and provided our photos when he said he would. He did an amazing job at capturing so many wonderful moments, genuine candid moments, and most of all the love my husband and I have for one another. He is so incredibly professional but also fun, relaxed, and totally got us! I felt like we knew him forever! We didn’t have to think about any pose ideas as he knew exactly how to stage us and encouraged us to have fun! We felt like we could be ourselves and he captured us perfectly! Our photos are amazing! I could not believe it when we saw the sneak peek photos and know our final wedding day photos will be PERFECT & AMAZING! Amazing photos that we will cherish forever! I would highly recommend Brant for your photography needs. We will definitely be reaching out to him for future photo sessions! -
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Hailey Sent on 10/14/2019Most amazing photographer!!!
If you are looking for an amazing, helpful and just awesome photographer you just found him!! He was so easy to work with and really takes the most amazing photos you have ever seen, I could not imagine using any but him! Please just hire him already and you will thank me later!! -
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Hannah Sent on 01/24/2019The best choice
Brant was incredibly friendly, personable and calming. He confidently organized and took amazing photos that came out even better than imagined!! Our families are so in love with all the pictures, we will treasure them forever! -
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Deborah Sent on 05/09/2014Brant is the best!!! We really enjoyed working with him. He made us feel at ease and it shows in our pictures. We would use Brant again in a second! -
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Megan Sent on 10/21/2011I can not say enough about Brant. He was the photographer for our daughter's wedding. We were so lucky to have Brant and his second photographer, David. They both managed to be everywhere and take all the pictures that we wanted. Brant made everyone so relaxed and kept us smiling great. We couldn't have asked for a better choice in Brant. He captured the beauty of the day, so our memories of that perfect day will be with us forever. Thank you Brant for sharing and making our daughter's special day so absolutely wonderful. -
Laurel Sent on 06/01/2025
Incredible experience
Brant and his team did an incredible job capturing every moment of our wedding day. He is kind, energetic, and makes you feel comfortable and confident. We could not recommend him enough! -
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Melissa Sent on 11/18/2024
Brant is the best!
I can’t say enough good things about Brant. He was professional, quick to respond, organized, FUN, and made our day wonderful. He truly is amazing at what he does. He did such a great job at capturing how happy I felt in every moment on our big day which was so important to me. I would recommend Brant to anyone looking for an amazing photographer. -
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Davey Sent on 11/14/2024
Excellent Photographer
We really scored when we decided to go with Brant as our photographer! He was extremely organized, energetic, and made the entire day seamless. We wanted all of our pictures done prior to our ceremony so we could enjoy our whole cocktail hour with friends and family and he made it happen! Our pictures turned out absolutely beautiful. We couldn't be happier! -
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