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Brian captured our day perfectly!

Brian is a fantastic photographer and the perfect choice for our day. He photographed a wedding a close friend was in and she only had great things to say.

We aren't a couple with a ton of pictures so we were concerned that we wouldn't look "natural" on our big day as we weren't used to be in front of the camera. We met him during our engagement session (which I highly recommend), those photos came out so nicely and it was great get to know each other before the wedding day.

We got rain on our NYC wedding day but Brian had a perfect rain plan in Grand Central and the photos turned out stunning. We even got a few outside that had the best light. All our guests loved him and commented how beautiful the photos came out. He was a fantastic add to our wedding vendor list, highly recommend!

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Jessica S. Sent on 07/11/2023

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Cannot recommend enough!!

Brian is the BEST decision we made; he’s simply amazing. He brought such a warm personality and this subtle sense of humor that matched our energy perfectly and made us feel so comfortable taking photos. What immediately struck us about Brian during our initial engagement shoot and then on our wedding day was his ability to make us feel completely at ease in front of the camera. He directed us during the more formal shots, providing just the right amount of guidance to make sure we looked our best (we needed it) - while still allowing our personalities to come through. The day of the wedding, he and his partner Fady were the vendors we interacted with the most and the people we were with when all the pre-wedding jitters were first starting to hit. He was so incredibly calm and normal while still maintaining the utmost professionalism…I can’t emphasize how important it is to have that energy on your wedding day.

If all that wasn’t already enough, the final results were nothing short of breathtaking. Brian captured the wedding day so beautifully and took all of our requests seriously. We wanted candid shots of our wedding guests throughout the day, and a “fly on the wall” presence during the ceremony - and he absolutely got that for us. NOBODY likes an intrusive lens in your face, especially on your wedding day. Brian managed to become invisible once the wedding started; nobody recalls seeing him at the ceremony, on the dance floor, or during the speeches…and yet, all the pictures prove he was right there capturing everything, from the most tender of moments to the wildest dance moves.

In short, we could not recommend Brian Hatton enough. He is talented, funny, personable, and professional, and he captured our special day with stunning photos that we will treasure for years to come.

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Caitlin Sent on 12/04/2023

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We loved working with Brian!

At this point, Brian is an institution with our family and friends. He was the wedding photographer at my sister’s wedding in 2016 and at my wedding at the Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa in September 2023. We’ve recommended him to countless friends and family because he does such an incredible job.

On the day, he is very professional. He has a great handle on the details, is very efficient, and coached us through our awkwardness to get some incredible photos. Outside of the standard first look and family photos, he did a great job at capturing special moments throughout the day and night. We couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out and will continue to recommend Brian to everyone we know!

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Susan L. Sent on 11/17/2022

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Happy Faces, Cloudy Skies

We love Brian's style and are thrilled with our photos! Our wedding day brought some pretty disappointing weather - clouds, wind and finally, rain. Brian used the weather to our advantage! The lighting was beautiful, composition well done and we really love that he captured the mood of the day - which was joy, smiles, fun, happiness and love.

He was very flexible as we had to move all of our ceremony and family photos inside at the last minute. He didn't stress, just rolled with it. We would 100% hire Brian and recommend him

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Mike K. Sent on 11/30/2019

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Perfect Photos for Our Best Night Ever!

Brian was simply amazing. Not only did he take awesome candid photos (which was our #1 ask), he took unique, non-cliché staged shots as well (which we didn't even think was possible). To top it all off, he was an absolute pleasure to work with both before and during our wedding. Throughout the latter, he was unbelievably calm and friendly, but also kept things moving to ensure every photo we wanted was taken. My grandma said it best after we showed her the pictures last weekend, "I felt like I just got to relive the entire wedding again." If it wasn't obvious so far in this review, my wife and I could not be happier with all the shots Brian took. Speaking for myself, after checking out the photos for the first time, I favorited (a process that should have had me select only a few) over a third of the hundreds he sent us. Thank you, Brian, for capturing our best night ever!

Christine O. Sent on 01/03/2020

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Going into our wedding, photography was my top priority for vendors. I couldn’t have been happier with Brian for our beach wedding in Westhampton. He did a fantastic job with photographing outside on a very sunny day (which is not easy) as well as inside with low light. Great variety of photos and so many we love. We were so pleasantly surprised to see how many fantastic guests photos he got during the reception especially of our grandparents.
I asked Brian to make edits on a few favorite photos and was not only accommodating but also explained the technical aspect of the editing which I really appreciated.

Most of all we loved Brian’s friendly and easy going demeanor. He was fantastic to coordinate with leading up to the wedding and just as wonderful day of. We felt very comfortable shooting with Brian and his team and he got along really well with our videographer as well. Overall, excellent experience with Brian.

Elizabeth M. Sent on 01/01/2020

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Hire Brian for natural photos that highlight personality!

We got married in September 2019 at the Roundhouse in Beacon, NY and absolutely love love love the photos that Brian captured during our engagement session and wedding (and our family and friends agree)! We interviewed many talented photographers but we ultimately chose Brian for his natural, true to life, personality-driven, photojournalistic style, and his work went above and beyond our expectations. He was also extremely easy to work and a calming, professional, friendly presence during the chaos of the wedding day. Working with Brian was the best decision we could have possibly made and we couldn't recommend him more!

Kelly Sent on 12/08/2018

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Brian Hatton is incredible.

Booking Brian Hatton was far and away the best choice I could have ever made for a wedding photographer. Brian exceeded all of my expectations and I could not have ever imagined our photos coming out as beautifully as they did. Brian proved to be a calm in the wedding storm, innately professional, and courteous. He was consistently communicative prior to the wedding and has been a pleasure to work with following it, as we've worked to build an album/order prints. On the day of the wedding, Brian was so laid back and flexible, that I genuinely believe it took much of the stress and chaos out of the necessary but extensive posed family photos. Unsurprisingly, Brian also worked seamlessly with all of our other vendors. All in all, if you're looking for an incredibly kind and immeasurably talented photographer, I cannot recommend Brian Hatton highly enough.

Ariel Sent on 05/09/2018

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Just got our photos back from Brian and could not be more thrilled!!! Brian's photos are true pieces of art-- quote from a friend "Your photographer is a genius!" He somehow was able to capture every meaningful, emotional moment, and also encapsulate the joy and spirit as well. Each angle he chose was just so beautiful. I have not been able to stop looking at the photos. Choosing Brian as our photographer was the best decision we made. He was also such a pleasure to work with. The nicest guy, and so much fun-- our bridal party had a blast shooting with him and he took such natural photos of us! I would recommend Brian to everyone and anyone. I never could have imagined our photos would turn out so beautiful. I want to keep every single one of them forever and show our grandchildren!!

Brittany Sent on 09/17/2017

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I cannot say enough good things about Brian. He was my friends wedding photographer and once I saw her pictures and how well he captured the mood/feeling/energy of the day I knew I had to hire him for our wedding. He was very responsive via email and always happy to answer questions (which is important for an overly organized and anxious bride like myself). Day of, both Brian and his second photographer were efficient, friendly and made everyone comfortable. I know efficient isn't the first word that comes to mind when you're looking for a wedding photographer but after being a bridesmaid 7 times, its nice when all the pictures and portraits are on time and the morning/day is stress free. We recently got back our pictures and they are better than we could have imagined. Brian does an amazing job capturing the overall feel of the day. We cry and laugh overtime we go through them. Book Brian... trust me, you'll be happy!

Lindsay Sent on 03/27/2018

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Brian Hatton was one of the best decisions we made in our May 2017 wedding! We are amazed by two things about Brian. First, he listened so well to what we wanted and delivered exactly that. We told him from the outset that we cared most about capturing the people at our wedding. While we liked New York and it’s part of our life, we didn’t want it to be the main focus of our wedding photographs. Brian suggested doing portraits at Gramercy Park, which was the perfect way to show a quiet, daily experience of New York instead of a big touristy one. We also expressed that we wanted to highlight photos of the groom’s sister delivering the homily in our beautiful Catholic church. He gave us a gorgeous set of photos of this touching event, and even managed to do so without capturing a random little girl who was running around the altar (hey, not everything at your wedding will go perfectly, and that’s OK!). When we look at the photos of our wedding alongside the other weddings Brian has shot, they look totally different and unique to us. This tells me that Brian does a great job of listening to couples and delivering photographs that reflect their special ceremonies. Second, we were really amazed by how well Brian captured the personalities of the various people at our wedding. He had never met them before! And still he managed to create images that 100% embodied the beautiful things we love about each of those people who joined us. We can’t even believe how much their personalities shone through in print.

Brian was an utter pleasure to work with. He was super responsive to e-mails and a very calm personality. He did a terrific job efficiently staging group photos and communicated clearly with our guests. He was prompt on the day of, quickly scouted a place in the hotel to do a first look, and he blended into the background the rest of the day. The final products, prints and album, were stunning work and delivered in a timely manner.

Danielle Sent on 11/22/2017

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If you're the average New York bride, your wedding will likely be the most expensive event of your year and hiring the right person to capture all that you spent so much time and energy planning is so important. It's the first piece of advice I give my newly engaged friends - do not make a hasty decision on your photographer. The second piece of advice? Hire Brian Hatton. His work is absolutely beautiful. I literally took an entire day and looked through one of those lists of 160+ wedding photographers in New York and found myself coming back to Brians' website as a point of comparison. His style and composition is beautiful, he captured the most amazing moments during our engagement shoot and our wedding and overall he was so sweet to work with. Brian is super down to earth, listened to exactly what I wanted, and delivered. Not pretentious or pushy at all, just a great experience. We also received images very quickly which is always a very big plus! Give Brian a call, you wont be disappointed :)

Jessica Sent on 05/25/2017

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Let me start by saying that I am in the industry and have worked with most photographers in the tri-state area. When I got engaged and it was time to select a photographer for my own wedding, the decision was clear and easy. Brian Hatton is the one photographer that stood out to me. Every wedding we did together, he was an absolute pleasure to work with- and when he would send over the pics, among the hundreds of amazing photos he always managed to capture one still image that told the story of the whole event. It blew my mind, every single time! For my own wedding, he was exceptional. From the first day I called the service was stellar. And out of the 1008 images he sent over (only 30 days after the wedding!!!) we are madly in love with every, single, one.

Ali Sent on 12/12/2016

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Brian and his partner Dan were so wonderful to work with. We hired them for our 12/3/16 wedding. Brian was flexible with the schedule, but also helpful, as we had never done this before he provided suggestions when asked. We felt like he was everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Like we didn't see him at all (in a good way) but when we needed him he was there when we turned around. He was fun to work with, gave great direction, and was just so easy and flexible. I'd certainly make the same choice again.

Alana Sent on 10/01/2016

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Finding a photographer was easily the thing my husband and I spent the most time trying to find, in addition to a cinematographer. Many out there look unprofessional or ameteur. But Brian has the expertise of a world-class photographer. Each photo’s color and focus is beyond crisp and artfully done. He’s also an absolute sweetheart to work with and is extremely flexible with your preferences, hopes and needs.

My favorite thing about him, though, is his ability to capture the most beautiful and heartwarming photographs. You don’t even know they’re being taken but he will capture the most tender moments that really represent what your special day was about, beautiful moments that maybe you yourself missed in the whirlwind that is your wedding day.

He is far and away the best in the business and believe me, I looked at HUNDREDS of tri-state area photographers trying to find someone that would perfectly capture the day.

Rosie Sent on 08/06/2016

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Brian and his second shooter were absolutely wonderful! Our wedding was two hours upstate from NYC and he showed up right on time and kept us on schedule for the rest of the day. Brian's warm and easy-going demeanor made him very easy to work with. He even laid down on gravel and grass to get the angles he was looking for! He's attentive to requests and preferences, but also naturally knows just what to do. He somehow manages to be everywhere at once unobtrusively. We had a pretty silly group, and Brian got both goofy pictures and beautifully composed, artistic shots of everyone. Highly recommended!

Jessica Sent on 10/22/2015

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Brian and his second photographer were both amazing at my wedding. I haven't seen the photos yet, but their professionalism alone warranted this review. I loved working with Brian every step of the way - he is so talented, easy to work with, responsive, and made me feel so comfortable on my wedding day - the whole package!

Vanessa Sent on 07/12/2015

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Brian and his team were incredibly stealth while weaving in and out of our wedding day. His professionalism, creativity and relaxed manner were exactly what we wished for as a couple. And our photos have been proudly shown in People Magazine!

User2197705 Sent on 06/25/2015

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Brian is amazing! He is truly a master of his craft, and knows ALL of the ins and outs of weddings. He was so helpful throughout the wedding planning process, giving great advice about how to plan timing and make sure the day went smoothly. I can't wait to see the pictures!!

Samantha Sent on 06/18/2015

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We are so happy we choose Brian Hatton as the photographer for our wedding. Prior the the wedding he was extremely responsive and such a pleasure to deal with. He went over everything we wanted as well as the timeline a few weeks before the big day so that he made sure we had everything covered. We were a large and crazy bunch and his calmness and professionalism was especially appreciated! He got every picture we could have ever wanted. Once we were at the reception - you wouldn't even know he was there which is exactly what we wanted! The photos and album came out so much better than we could have ever imagined. Once I put the pictures online I got messages and emails from people I didn't even know (who saw the pictures through friends) asking me who my photographer was and praising his work. Thank you so much Brian for giving us these wonderful photos that we will cherish for the rest of our lives together!

Jen Sent on 11/18/2014

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Brian was super responsive, and very enjoyable to work with in the days and months leading up to my wedding and of course the day of. He was very helpful in determining a timeline for the day and making sure we got all of the more formal photos taken care of. I knew the cameras were present capturing important moments during the wedding, but I never felt that they were in the way at all and usually just caught them out of the corner of my eye. It was a great balance!

Raquel Sent on 01/23/2015

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We hired Brian to photograph our wedding based on the recommendation of a friend and couldn't be happier with the final result. He was a pleasure to work with and he captured every important moment perfectly. Brian has a good eye and is able to come see great picture opportunities where others would miss them. I am very happy with our decision to use him as our photographer for our important day and would recommend him to anyone.

Aimee D. Sent on 11/21/2014

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We cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed working with Brian. When we first met with him we knew we were in great hands. Not only were his portfolios fantastic but his demeanor and calmness was just what we were looking for. Brian was a true partner in the discussions around what we were looking for. He didn't try to sell unnecessary services and proved to be as accommodating as possible in all situations. On the day of, Brian showed up early and kept all of us focused on getting through the necessary photos so we could go enjoy our day. To top it off - Brian was non-intrusive when taking photos - something very important to us. Finally, Brian turned over our photos within a month of our wedding. I wold recommend Brian to anyone looking for a talented and photo journalistic style photographer.

Jennifer Sent on 10/26/2014

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I can't say enough good things about Brian! From the moment I visited his website, I knew he would be the photographer for us. I love his ability to tell a complete story with just images. He definitely excels at capturing stolen moments and has a real photojournalistic style. He has a very calming presence and was able to put all of our bridal party/family at ease. We took photos at many different venues and Brian was flexible and organized through it all. Thank you, thank you for helping us capture our perfect day!

Michelle Sent on 07/10/2014

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As with many brides, I started researching over a year in advance for all my vendors, and photography was one of my top priorities. I literally vetted 46 different photographers, and Brian's portfolio impressed me immensely. It takes some amazing talent to catch those raw emotions and fleeting moments at just the perfect angle and natural lighting (and maneuvering from all the iPhones and iPads trying to do the same) in order to produce such gorgeous photos that will last for the rest of our lifetime. If you like photos that look natural and "in the moment" with a storytelling style, look no further. Also, I planned my wedding from a long distance, so it was important to me to find someone who was a good communicator. Brian was incredibly friendly and responsive to my emails during the whole research process and answered all of my questions quickly and professionally with lots of detail...exactly what I needed to feel at ease about making this big decision! I absolutely loved working with Brian and would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.

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