Brogen Jessup Photography Reviews
Brogen Jessup Photography
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Dorsa F. Sent on 04/10/2022The BEST decision ever
I worked with Brogen for over two years due to COVID for both styling and photography. Brogen was the most involved vendor I had, ensuring that the vision from my shoes down the the color of silverware was all cohesive. She played a huge role in making my dreams come to life. As a photographer not only does she make you feel comfortable and gorgeous, she also makes the setting of your wedding come to life. I have gotten nonstop compliments on the color and tones and aesthetic of her gorgeous photos. Brogen made sure to do research on different places to take photos at to make sure we didn’t end up with stereotypical photos. Honestly all that aside, shes also just the coolest and most thoughtful person- which is the kind of person you want on your wedding team. I cannot recommend her enough. -
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Heather B. Sent on 04/28/2021Hands down - best ever
one word..AMAZING!! Brogen did our engagement and wedding photography. She is a world class professional and I can't thank her enough for capturing our special memories. Everything from planning sessions, contract execution, to a timely delivery of our prints was perfect. -
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Sonya R. Sent on 04/28/2021Best Decision = Brogen Jessup
Hiring Brogen Jessup as my wedding stylist and wedding photographer was THE BEST decision I made for my wedding (other than marrying my husband). From the start, she took the time to get to know me and what my vision was for my big day. She asked me to share my Pinterest boards so she could get a feel for me; she created boards that she shared with me and we would discuss what I was drawn to and what I wasn't. She spent the time with me to understand what I wanted for my big day. She was such a good listener that even if I said yes to things but she could sense even the slightest hesitation she would pause there and say “I don't think you're 100% and I want you to be 100%. We can go back to the drawing board.”
I told her I don't want a traditional, classic wedding. I want something different, edgy, boho. I warned her that if you left me to it, I might auto-pilot into basic or out of fear not take the road less traveled. She never lost sight of the goal. There were times when she would remind me of what I wanted and redirect my sails. I’m grateful she did.
When she was taking my picture she made me feel like THE TOP MODEL IN THE WORLD, her enthusiasm after every shot was contagious! And the pictures turned out wonderful, they will forever remind me of the magic of that day. She is a rare combination of inspired artist with her eye for beauty and efficiency expert with making sure everything got done and fit together. My destination Antigua Guatemala wedding was scheduled for the very middle of the COVID pandemic. Like many couples we had to reschedule, Brogen went above and beyond to help. Take the stress of organizing a wedding, add a pandemic, traveling to Latin America, rescheduling all of the vendors, and making the day itself happen, I can honestly say it wouldn’t not have happened with her help, advice, enthusiasm, and knowhow. I strongly recommend hiring her, she was wonderful. -
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Chelsie H. Sent on 11/17/2019
Brogen is amazing
Brogen was incredible- we are so happy with the photos that she took to capture the best day of our lives. I’m so happy that we found her. If I had it all to do over again, I’d only book her sooner!
She was on point with our schedule, kept the day rolling, and took photos that we will cherish forever. It’s incredible how many details you might not think about on your day that Brogen was really on top of (she made sure we had water bottles off of the tables, and she kept my lipstick handy- dream!).
I completely recommend Brogen. We are thrilled with her work and so happy with our wedding photos. Especially if you are considering a destination wedding, get her on your team! -
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Morgan J. Sent on 02/14/2020She's the BEST!
First of all, let me just assure you that if you are reading this because you are debating whether or not to hire Brogen for your wedding or event….I can promise you that you will not regret working with her! I work in the film business and the photo/video world myself, so I knew that having a photographer who not only had a great eye for composition and editing, but also was easy to work with was #1 on my wedding list. When I stumbled on Brogen’s website, I was instantly in love with her shooting aesthetic and her “about me” section. She was the whole package. She was quick to contact me back and made the booking process easy and was organized. I love that we had a facetime chat before we booked, so we could make sure that we vibed and were on the same page!
We met for the first time during our engagement shoot. She put my husband (who is very camera shy) at ease with clear and fun guidance on posing and styling tips. Let me just say...that we came at her with a lot of ideas (using fire in our shoot, using LED props, etc) and Brogen was game for anything! We had a blast and ended up with the most perfect engagement photos - everyone who sees them says we look like we belong on an album cover, they are that special. :)
On our wedding day - I felt so at ease knowing that she was there. She helped blow though those family photos and noticed every single detail like...making sure dad didn’t have things in his pocket that would look awkward in pics, or making sure mom removed her glasses from her dress. I can tell how much she cares about her work. Our ceremony and reception were both outdoors, and our goal was to create a “festival vibe” . Brogen captured every laugh, every tear, every hug and every dance move with such grace and stealth….she was a part of our big day without the intrusion of many photographers I have seen at weddings who “stop everything” to get their shot. Brogen’s editorial, artistic, and whimsical style were exactly what we needed, and I honestly cannot imagine working with anyone else. I will definitely be using her again and again! -
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Susan A. Sent on 08/28/2019When You Hire a Photographer....
.... and she is willing to help, do, assist and make sure your wedding day is seamless while taking pictures then yes, she deserves a review! Finding a photographer is overwhelming, stressful and with the pressure of social media you wonder if you're pictures are going to look good enough! ... well good news is... If Brogen is your wedding photographer you don't have feel overwhelmed or stressed and can go to bed the night of your wedding thankful she was your wedding photographer!
Brogen is thoughtful, sweet, spunky, fun, meticulous and INCREDIBLY talented!! She has a vision like photographers for GQ or VOGUE. Capturing anything from small details to intimate moments she was always camera ready. I cried when I got my sneak peak pics the week after our wedding! Everyone that sees them says "WoW" and well me... I still drool over them ;)
I am forever thankful for you Brogen!! -
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Bridgett Sent on 10/25/2019Hire Immediately!
You have to book Brogen! She's the raddest person we hired for our wedding and you will not be disappointed! Few insights into her approach- she sets up a phone call to get to know you and your future hubs, answers all questions, helps set up engagement pics and then is perfectly punctual for your big day! Check out her website and insta for the breadth of her talent- we were more than ecstatic to have her eye on us on our big day. Some other great things- is she so good at styling, trust her and although you may want a few specific shots, just let her do her thing because she comes up with pure magic. Day of- I even rode with her to my wedding because we needed just a few more shots - so believe me she's there for YOU on your big day. Her second shooter was awesome as well - my hubs and his groomsmen were totally not thrilled for pics but they felt super comfortable in the end and the shots were fire. After the wedding, Brogen had our sneak peek shots out to us THAT night! Then she had our other pics to us within 4 months - there was sooo many which is nice because you can pic the ones you think your arm hair looks good if you get picky lol. Also you can download from a website- talk about genius! Then after that we've even worked with her to build our custom album which - wow it is the best keepsake ever. I can't say enough and I know I'm rambling but please hire Brogen you can't go wrong. If you want super basic photos, maybe don't go with her, but if you want the photos that everyone will talk about and you will adore and you want a team player and friend throughout the process- Brogen is your photographer! -
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Liz T. Sent on 12/10/2018A True Artist!
Brogen is truly an artist and a master of her craft. She emobdies everything a photographer should strive to be: confident, knowledgeable, artistic, professional and fun!
Brogen was gracious enough to take on our wedding last minute after two failed attempts at connecting with our previously-planned wedding photographer. Her engaging energy and all around professionalism put me and my husband at ease from the very start. She was organized, detail oriented, and able to answer all of the questions we had. Brogen was very responsive and went above and beyond her duties by helping with other small wedding details. She has an eye for all things wedding and was able to help us nail down a color scheme that perfectly complimented my dress.
On the day of the wedding Brogen showed up calm and prepared. She was able to manage and engage our large families very well. We got through the group photos effortlessly. When it came time for the couples photos, Brogen made sure my husband and I were comfortable and happy. She made the photo shoot fun and boosted our confidence during the process.
Fast forward to receiving the final product..
WOW! My husband and I were blown away while going through our gallery. So in love with these dreamy, gorgeous photos!
If you’re looking for a wedding photographer, Brogen is your girl. -
Christy Sent on 07/29/2018My husband and I got married a few weeks ago at the Skylands Manor in the Botanical Gardens in New Jersey. Having recently moved from San Diego to Brooklyn, I had previously worked with Brogen and was familiar with her work. We knew we wanted to book Brogen before we even had a venue, she was the first vendor we booked, and she was easily one of the highlights of the whole experience. We knew no matter where we ended up getting married, Brogen would make us look fierce, and she delivered! Flying her to the East Coast from San Diego actually ended up being easy for us, she's a trooper to be on traveling so much!
The process of working with Brogen was a pleasure from start to finish. Starting with a phenomenal stylized engagement shoot, we understood her approach was fun and light-hearted, but all business with awesome results. Brogen was an integral part of the whole planning process, she helped with timelines, offered advice, answered my emails and texts, navigated family dynamics, and was just generally available, despite being so busy with lots of other brides too.
After just getting my sneak peak shots delivered a few days ago, I can confidently say Brogen is worth her weight in gold. Her pictures will be cherished for a lifetime, and are an amazing beginning to a new chapter for me and my husband. I will recommend Brogen to every bride to be I can think of, no matter where they live. -
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Hailey P. Sent on 02/25/2019She is amazing
Brogen is an absolute dream! We couldn’t be more In love with every single photo she took at our wedding. She captured everything I wanted and so much more. She far exceeded our expectations and will cherish these photos forever. -
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User2790938 Sent on 09/28/2016I honestly do not know where even to begin to describe my engagement session with Brogen. Before I even got engaged I had been following/stalking her page from her previous clients and became obsessed with her work. I told myself that when I got engaged she would be my photographer, no questions asked! We live in Florida and flew out to Big Sur, CA to meet up with her to shoot our engagement photos. Not only did she not disappoint, we felt SO comfortable! She got us out of our comfort zone without making us feel awkward, which was something I was really worried about since this was our first time taking photos professionally. She went above and beyond to make our pictures amazing. From having us climbing on rocks and trees just to get the perfect shot. I have never met someone to passionate about their job. To say that Brogen just takes pictures would be an insult, she creates art! I'd like to say that she has a magic camera due to the fact that when she gave me my sneak peaks I fell in love and I have never felt more beautiful!! To think that these are only the sneak peaks and I'm this obsessed has me so excited for the complete album! If you ever feel that she's out of budget or too expensive, cut your cost on something else and invest on your photos! These are photos you will have forever and I couldn't be more pleased with my decision to have her as my wedding photographer and cannot wait till my wedding day...xoxoxo Y&D -
User2539351 Sent on 02/21/2016Brogen is awesome!! She took wedding photos for us in San Diego.
Brogen took approximately 250 pictures in one afternoon. Every single picture is a work of art. She has clearly studied and trained to become the amazing photographer that she is. It is evident in every one of her photos. I have always loved photography and knew that my expectations for a photographer were unreasonably high, but Brogen managed to exceed them.
It was amazing to watch her work. Her work is the perfect balance of classic and creative. She took photos in multiple settings and captured what is so wonderful about San Diego - both the urban aspects and the beautiful beaches. She has an amazing talent for noticing a beautiful backdrop in the middle of the city and perfect lighting at the beach. She also captured our faces and wedding clothes beautifully.
Brogen is professional and energetic. She worked hard the entire shoot and clearly put a lot of effort into her editing. She is fun to work with, even for the camera-shy. Brogen has accomplished an amazing amount at a young age through her talent and hard work. I am convinced that as her career goes on her work will be in magazines or museums. We feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with her and to have these beautiful photos to share with family and friends.
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