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Brea Photography

Brea Photography

Saint Louis, MO
4.5 out of 5 rating, 18 Reviews
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    Lindsay L. Sent on 01/30/2020
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    Great photographer and person!

    We did a smaller wedding and I was originally not going to go with a photographer, I am so glad I hired Brea instead! She was so accommodating with what I wanted and the pictures were awesome.
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    Myranda M. Sent on 01/30/2020
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    Incredible, personable service

    My husband and I couldn’t have made a better choice in photographer for our engagement and our wedding. Brea is so incredibly thoughtful, talented, creative and has such a warm spirit. Communication was a breeze and she was super so lovely in helping guide me in the the process. She has a unique ability to make people naturally smile and feel like there isn’t even a camera around. We cherish the the photos that Brea so delicately and beautifully captured of our tender moments.
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    Emily Sent on 02/05/2020
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    Amazing Photographer!!

    Brea is an amazing photographer! She made my day easy, beautiful, and memorable. She is a wonderful compassionate person who goes above and beyond to make everyone feel at ease.
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    Amanda Sent on 11/09/2017
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    I can not recommend this photographer enough! She was an absolute dream to work with and our pictures turned out stunning!
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    Amanda Sent on 10/18/2017
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    She's amazing! Seriously went above and beyond to make our day perfect!
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    Simone Sent on 11/11/2014
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    Jessica and Brea Photography captured our wedding day in a way no one else could have. Going with Brea Photography was the best decision we made in the planning process as far as photography goes. We loved Jessica from the beginning and the entire process was simple and easy and not a hiccup popped up amongst the chaos. I loved Jessica and hope to work with her again in the future for family portraits. Our engagement pictures came out beautifully and she captured every loving moment during our session. Our wedding day went by so quickly and I know the Jessica was there to capture everything for us. She was wonderful to work with and I am sad that it has come to an end. I seriously cannot thank her enough for making our day special and wonderful I am forever grateful for everything she has done for use. I can go on forever about Jessica and Brea Photography, so thank you thank you thank you!
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    Jessica Sent on 11/07/2014
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    Jessica and another photographer from Brea shot our wedding and we were overwhelmed with the results. So many great moments captured with beautiful composition. Jessica was very professional and easy to work with. We chose them originally based on their ability to capture the personalities of the couples they photograph an they delivered for us. I highly recommend them for any event, especially those that require a personal touch.
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    Kathryn Sent on 11/24/2013
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    Jessica from Brea Photography did both our engagement and wedding photos. They both turned out amazing!! I wanted someone who would take classy, beautiful, and romantic pictures and that's what I got. Jessica got some amazing shots including an awesome long veil flowing in the wind one! She and her second photographer also got some really good candid shots of the wedding party and of my husband and myself. I like those as much as the posed ones! They really show our personalities. Jessica was efficient in getting all our shots in a limited time span without being bossy or domineering. She faded into the background during the getting ready photos which helped everyone to relax and be themselves. She is everything I could have wanted in a photographer! I highly recommend her.
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    Beth Sent on 01/30/2012
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    I was looking for someone who could give us the non-traditional photojournalistic look and deliver a more creative feel to our wedding, Jessica went above & beyond to make that happen. I’ve seen plenty of photographers on a wedding day hoot and holler to get shots done and Jessica was not one of those photographers. Thank goodness for that. She was great in helping us when we needed ideas and also open to letting us come forward to chime in our thoughts too, it was a great working relationship from the start. I loved her shots, her attitude and her responsiveness to our emails & calls.

    The pictures turned out simply beautiful, so much better than I thought they would. Without a doubt, she truly captured the vibe and spirit of our reception.
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    Stephanie Sent on 01/23/2010
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    Brea was amazing to work with. She provided non-stop ideas, made my husband and I very comfortable and even brought along a sewing kit the day of! I couldn't believe how much she went above and beyond what was required and we could not possibly be happier with our photos! I was so happy that we received all of the photos in color and black & white and I loved the special edits that she made. We also got one of the Eco Friendly albums and we love it. I would highly recommend Brea Photography!
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    Danielle Sent on 01/25/2010
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    Great photographer that gave us exactly what we wanted: fun candid shots of us and our friends and family while still capturing the the emotion and importance of our wedding. They captured every aspect of the wedding down to the detail so that years from now we can look back and see exactly how the day felt and what it looked like from not only our perspective but from the perspective that only an experienced professional could offer.
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    Jena Sent on 01/22/2010
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    Working with Brea was amazing. She was a lot of fun and captured the day perfectly.
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    Sandy Sent on 01/21/2010
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    Brea Photography was great. Our best wedding vendor!!
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    Meg Sent on 07/24/2010
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    Brea is particularly skilled at capturing moments. Looking at our pictures, one can easily remember or imagine the fun, laughter, sweetness, and silliness that made the day special. Our more formal shots at the church with family were not as formal or refined feeling as some might like, but our pictures taken between the ceremony and the reception and at the reception truly capture the celebratory essence and significance of the day.
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    Laura Sent on 07/24/2010
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    Brea was wonderful to work with. From the initial contact, she was very prompt in her responses, which is a very important first impression for me. She was flexible in setting up our meetings, and we got along wonderfully right away. She understood my preferences and needs in a photographer. She was creative in suggesting other services or shots that I didn't think of myself, but was never pushy. I would highly recommend Brea to any of my friends for any photography needs!
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    Katie Sent on 01/22/2010
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    Brea is an extremely talented photographer who finds amazing shots where you least expect it. She is extremely professional and easy to work with, and doesn't create additional pressure or stress for you on your wedding day, just the opposite. I would highly recommend her to anyone for any type of photography.
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    Shelby W. Sent on 04/09/2021
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    Beware this woman will steal your money and become unresponsive

    This woman is by far the worst human being I have ever dealt with. This is a warning to all you future brides or anyone seeking someone for photography. Do not hire this woman FOR ANYTHING she will ruin your experience! She has no idea how to run a business let alone simply communicate. She is very passive-aggressive and makes you feel like the bad guy. She does not take responsibility for her mistakes or lack of action or accept that she messed up. This woman will literally steal your money and become unresponsive. It took disputing the charges for her to even acknowledge my communication to which she began playing the victim role. So, do yourself a favor when you see Brea Photography on any website for hire… RUN! DO NOT hire this woman. She has no clue what she’s doing, anyone with a camera can call themselves a photographer. I would give her credit if she took amazing photos, but my 8-year-old cousin has taken better photographs, and those were by accident.

    Brea Photography's reply:

    Hi Shelby,

    I'm truly confounded by this. COVID really through all of your wedding plans for a loop, but I hopped to it to help problem solve and move your wedding date up so your brother, who was being deployed and was planned to officiate, could be there. Though contractually I wasn’t obligated to change your date, I of course wanted to be do anything I could to support you and to be there to celebrate and document the day. I couldn't fathom charging you more or requiring that you stick to the date you signed a contract for given the nature of what was going on in the world.

    Since your wedding was much shorter than originally planned and you had extra time in your package, I offered that you could use the time for a reception you were planning, for prints or for another portrait session. Though you missed your ordering window, I did design and print you an album and offer you a print credit that you again failed to use.

    I did miss one email from you in June and for that, I apologize. Your email happened to come the week that my divorce was finalized and I was balancing single-mom + small business owner life in the middle of a global pandemic. It was a rough one and I hope we can all offer each other some grace under such circumstances. I’ll also note that we were on a call and text basis throughout your wedding reorienting and that you could have easily reached out to me in that manner. Instead, I heard from your credit card company in September that you were disputing all charges and wanted a full refund. I was really shocked.

    In all of our interactions you mentioned how happy you were with the photos, so to read this now is quite surprising.

    I had such a great time getting to know you, Matt and your fur babies during our meetings and your engagement photos and I’m so sorry that you weren’t able to have the wedding that you had planned on.

    This review really bums me out and I wish so badly we could have just acted with some tenderness and understanding here. Wishing you the best and a more easeful year this year.
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    Caroline Sent on 12/01/2015
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    As I try to write this I am shaking. I know it's sounds so silly and so trivial in the grand scheme of life...pictures! But, I don't think I realized before the wedding how much I would want beautiful pictures of my wedding day. Brea ruined my wedding day and intentionally took terrible pictures and the editing job looks nothing like any of the photos on her site. She was callous, calculating and cold to work with. There were a few things leading up to the day of my wedding that made me feel uneasy, but at that point I thought that i should just suck it up and hopefully the pictures would turn out ok. Even if a vendor doesn't like you, it is there job to produce good work. Brea does not feel this way.

    I will happily provide photos, a detailed report of my experience and all the emails detailing her rude and condescending behavior. Whatever you do...DO NOT BOOK BREA PHOTOGRAPHY, I BEG OF YOU. I am sad every day because I don't have any decent pictures of my wedding. And, she said she doesn't care and doesn't need any new business.

    Brea Photography's reply:

    Hello Caroline,

    I really hate to hear that you weren’t pleased with your experience with Brea Photography. I take great pride in my work and care deeply for my clients. What I love most about photography is the rare and beautiful moments that I get to experience on a regular basis - to celebrate the most important days of people’s lives and to do whatever I can to help the day run smoothly and capture the memories that my clients can carry with them.

    In numerous phone calls and emails over the past several months, I have attempted to resolve any conflict in a respectful and professional manner. Unfortunately, there are many factual errors in what you have stated above and your statements are extremely misleading. The photos that you claim to have not received are all in your gallery: you have 15 images of just you and your mother, nearly 400 of you and the groom, 4 of the first kiss, and numerous of you walking down the aisle. I am proud of my work, including of your wedding, and am happy to be judged on the basis of the photos themselves.

    To view images from Caroline's wedding click the link below:

    http://breaphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/carolineandtyler/

    I certainly want you to be happy with your photos, but I also want you to know that we really did work hard to capture all of the images that you requested that day and edited your photos the same as we would for any other client. My hope for you and Tyler the day of the wedding was that you had nothing short of an incredible, memorable day. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further feel free to get in touch with me via email or call our office at 314-865-0799.
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