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    Stephanie Sent on 09/06/2021
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    Wonderful experience and amazing results!

    Brandon was wonderful to work with! We were originally a 2020 wedding, and when we made the decision to push to 2021, Brandon was very accommodating. Also, he was fantastic on our wedding day--easy to work with, professional, and a delight to have around. The turnaround time was faster than I expected, which was a nice surprise! Most importantly, we absolutely LOVE our photos. I cannot recommend Brandon enough!!
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    Emily Sent on 12/10/2019
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    Brandon is phenomenal and his pictures are more then what you could imagine.

    My husband and I are fairly awkward in front of the camera and were kind of dreading the photos portion of the wedding experience (my husband especially). But Brandon got us to relax and be ourselves with in the first 5 minutes of our engagement shoot. We were joking and it felt like we were just walking through the park with a friend. For our wedding, I knew that the venue we chose didn't have great photo spots due to recent construction. I expressed my concern with Brandon a head of time and he came early on our wedding day to see what he could find. He found WAY more then I thought he would! He truly has an artists eye and went above and beyond. He really listens to your concerns and "must have shots" to make sure he gets them. Also get the photobooth! Holy cow, that thing was a hit!!! The kids and adults loved it and you get all the pictures after so you can see everyone enjoying themselves.
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    Darby Sent on 12/10/2019
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    Could not have gone better!

    We worked with FotoVitae for our engagement and wedding photos. Brandon and his partner were super easy to work with. They understood what we wanted and helped keep us on schedule during a whirlwind of a day. The photo booth was user friendly, and those pictures are some of our favorites. Brandon went above and beyond to capture all the moments we cared about, even the stuff we didn't think to ask for, but would have been really sad to not have. Brandon was very flexible and let us add an additional hour at the last minute.
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    Jamie Sent on 11/14/2019
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    Wonderful photographer

    Brandon at Fotovitae was fantastic! We purchased the package that included our engagement photos and wedding day and we have SO MANY beautiful pictures. He was punctual and got back to us quickly via email. His prices are good (honestly I would have paid more, our photos are gorgeous). He was really good at rounding up and getting the after ceremony pictures of our families and bridal party (he even learned peoples names!).
    I’m not sure how he captured as much as he did!!
    My husband and I plan to go to him again in the future. Best photographer I’ve ever worked with!!
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    Marisa Sent on 10/29/2019
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    Amazing, 5 stars!

    Brandon is amazing to work with! He's extremely professional and his work is absolutely beautiful We wanted the experience to be natural and Brandon's photo-journalistic style is perfect - he truly captured the essence and feeling of the event
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    Beth Sent on 10/25/2019
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    One of the Best Decisions We Made

    Brandon photographed both our engagement pictures and our wedding pictures. Working with Brandon was always incredibly easy. He was always easy to communicate with; proactive in communication and then quick to respond if I had any questions. Both my husband and I appreciated the gentle instructions he'd give when being photographed (getting our picture taken definitely wasn't natural for us, but he made it look like it was.)

    On our wedding day it rained up until our ceremony time. Brandon was always patient and instructive with everyone involved so that we could get the best pictures possible. At times he braved the rain with us, at others he was patient and waited with us for the rain to pass. Always, Brandon was checking in to ensure that we were comfortable with how things we going.

    Most importantly, I have so many beautiful images from both our engagement session and our wedding. He truly captured the beauty, excitement, and fun that we and our guests had. One of the best decisions we made was to work with Brandon on our wedding day.
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    Aubrey Sent on 09/01/2019
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    Brandon rocked it! So easy to work with and we loved our Photos!

    Brandon with FotoVitae did the photos for our wedding on a snowy day in February 2019. He did an amazing job and we were so so so happy with his results. He was affordable, reliable, efficient, clear in his directions, kind, funny, and very talented. He went above and beyond what we had asked for or expected from him. He worked well with our wedding coordinator, and all of the other vendors. We also loved having the fotobooth which was a big hit, so much fun, and much less expensive than any other fotobooth services we looked at. We had some weather issues and Brandon drove our wedding coordinator to the wedding through the snow and ice. He stayed longer than what he committed to and was so generous about it. He gave my cousin who is an aspiring photographer, some great tips and was very kind and helpful towards her. Now to the part about our photos. They were beautiful. He did a thorough job capturing all of the important moments and more. We loved looking through them and finding beautiful interactions between people captured by his camera. People meeting at our wedding and enjoying conversations, laughs, food, and dancing. I could not recommend him more. We were so thrilled with his professionalism, his hard work, and his beautiful pictures. I hope to have another reason to hire him again. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much, Brandon!
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    Jessica Sent on 08/26/2019
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    Absolutely AMAZING!!

    Brandon is an incredible guy!! From the first day we met him we knew he was the one! He is so profesional and was very welcoming when we met the first time at his office. He was so on it that he actually had some sample pictures of a shoot he had done months before at the venue we are getting married at. (It was very important for us to hire a photographer who had shot in that venue since it is indoor and lighting is different than outdoor venues). After talking to him, my fiancé and I left and as soon as we got in our car we were like “Yeah, we’re hiring him”.
    Not only does he respond every question you have, but he does it quickly! Every email was responded within one day.
    So today we got our engagement pictures back , and both Jason and I were so thrilled with how they turned out! I mean, they seriously turned out AWESOME! He has quite the eye for finding spots, good angles, perfect lighting and directs you and makes you feel at ease. We were nervous since neither one of us has ever been professionally photographed, and he made it so easy for us. He is warm, funny, and really cares about you as a couple.
    If you are looking for someone who is BRILLIANT and is super sweet, patient, knowledgeable, and just a down to earth guy... please do yourself a favor and pick Brandon.
    I can’t wait to see how out wedding pictures tuen out, but after seeing our engagement pictures I am 100% sure I will LOVE them. ❤️
    Our shoot was at Cannon Beach and Ecola Park.
    Brandon, thank you so so much!! 👏🏻🌷🎊🎉❤️☺️ can’t wait to make our save the dates with these pictures and send them to our friends and family!!! 😀😀😀😀
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    Jesse Sent on 08/04/2019
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    Amazing Photos!!

    We had an awesome experience with Brandon! Before our wedding my husband was not too excited about spending a lot of money on a photographer but after looking at the photos we both agree that it was 110% worth it! Brandon got many awesome shots of the day and we definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer.
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    Aubrey Sent on 07/24/2019
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    We loved Brandon and his beautiful work. Would absolutely hire again in a heartbeat!

    Brandon with FotoVitae did the photos for our wedding on a snowy day in February 2019. He did an amazing job and we were so so so happy with his results. He was affordable, reliable, efficient, clear in his directions, kind, funny, and very talented. He went above and beyond what we had asked for or expected from him. He worked well with our wedding coordinator, and all of the other vendors. We also loved having the fotobooth which was a big hit, so much fun, and much less expensive than any other fotobooth services we looked at. We had some weather issues and Brandon drove our wedding coordinator to the wedding through the snow and ice. He stayed longer than what he committed to and was so generous about it. He gave my cousin who is an aspiring photographer, some great tips and was very kind and helpful towards her. Now to the part about our photos. They were beautiful. He did a thorough job capturing all of the important moments and more. We loved looking through them and finding beautiful interactions between people captured by his camera. People meeting at our wedding and enjoying conversations, laughs, food, and dancing. I could not recommend him more. We were so thrilled with his professionalism, his hard work, and his beautiful pictures. I hope to have another reason to hire him again. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much, Brandon!
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    Stephanie Sent on 05/27/2019
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    Great photographer!

    Brandon was fantastic to work with - very patient, knowledgeable, and professional. Our photos are great, he captured the important moments, the little details, and even the photos of people dancing turned out well. We so appreciate his eye for a good, interesting shot. Our photos were ready in less than three weeks, and we got a ton of them. Definitely recommend Brandon!
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    Great experience!

    We won a $350 credit in a sweepstakes and used it towards the $400 engagement session, and I absolutely love the results! Brandon was prompt and helpful in his communication and excellent at helping me and my photo shy fiancé feel comfortable in front of the camera. And to top it all off he got our full digital portfolio back to us within a week!
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    Natalie Sent on 10/24/2018
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    Wonderful!

    It was a pleasure working with FotoVitae! Communication was clear and timely. I felt that Brandon really understood what was important to me for the wedding photos and that helped me completely relax on the wedding day. The photos are beautiful and capture the joy and fun of the day. My family is playful and animated and that is truly reflected in the photos. I highly recommend FotoVitae for your celebrations!
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    Cathy Sent on 10/21/2018
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    Absolutely recommend to future newlyweds! :)

    We absolutely LOVED working with Brandon! Even just from our first initial meeting, we knew Brandon really cared about us as a couple and our vision! He was on top of the check-in's before the wedding and was super responsive to all our questions and needs throughout the whole process! It rained on our wedding and there were a lot of moving pieces on the-day-of. However, Brandon was super prepared and was able capture our special day flawlessly, even with all the unknowns during the event day! He came to check on both the Bride and Groom Quarters (going back and forth in the rain no less!) and was very clear in his communications. He kept us on track with our timeline and was super flexible with all the changes. He made sure we switched things around as necessary to capture the best light/angles for all our pictures! Brandon was not only professional, took amazing pictures, he was also friendly, approachable and passionate about what he does! The pictures came out just incredible and we are very happy with both the colors and black&white copies. Definitely recommend for future newlywed!
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    We absolutely could not be happier with our wedding and engagement photos. Brandon really listened to us and gave us exactly what we wanted. The prep and ceremony photos are beautiful, and while formal photos weren't important to us (we gave him about 15 minutes to take those so we could get back to our guests) they turned out beautifully too.
    What we really wanted him to capture was the joy of our friends and family celebrating and that is exactly what he did. I am absolutely in love with the photos from our reception. I will be gifting so many people beautiful, funny, joyful shots of themselves celebrating with us this year.
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    Jean Sent on 10/06/2018
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    Brandon's quality of work is top notch and was very quick to respond to any questions we had. Highly recommended!!
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    Rachel Sent on 09/30/2018
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    We absolutely LOVED working with Brandon, as cheesy as it sounds from the first night we met with him, we knew he was "the one" we wanted to have shooting the best day of our lives! His education + experience in the field is unmatched. He is professional, punctual, and committed to getting all of the right shots. He is truly so kind and passionate about his work, and that shows. He went over and beyond with our engagement shots, and met us at sunrise in the Gorge! His process is simple - which is SO nice for a bride trying to manage many vendors. My wedding party, coordinator, family, guests - all had compliments to give about Brandon. We loved how his style is more "journalistic" - his photos are true colors and perfectly composed! We were looking for something that was not over-edited or over-stylized. He got some EPIC action shots from our Reception, as well as all of the portrait, detail, ceremony photos we could ever want. His price is so reasonable! We truly do not have enough great things to say about Brandon and FotoVitae - but mostly do not skip booking him! Take a look through his portfolio, if it fits your style, seal the deal because if you wait and he books - you'll be kicking yourself! Oh AND we got our entire gallery within 2 weeks!!
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    Gabriel Sent on 09/12/2018
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    Fotovitae, from start to finish, exceeded our expectations. We worked with Brandon directly and to say he captured our wedding day beautifully is an understatement. He has a clear communication style, is warm, flexible, accommodating, and laid back, and works at an amazingly quick clip. His photo style is beautiful, rich, and warm. We are so thankful for Brandon and all that Fotovitae contributed to this magical time in our lives.
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    Tiffany Sent on 09/12/2018
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    Brandon was the best photographer! We had a 70 person outdoor wedding and he captured everything important to us. He was easy to talk to, made everyone feel comfortable, and professional. It only took him two weeks to share our entire wedding album and within just days he was posting some sneak peaks to instagram. Our photos are incredible! People keep telling us, wow your photographer is really good, he captured photos in a way that told our story of that day. We will forever cherish these photos and be grateful for Brandon! Highly Recommend.
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    If you chose Brandon as your photographer, you’ll be giving yourself a timeless gift- trust me!! Brandon photographed our wedding in 2008. We’ve loved our photos since. We’re almost to our 10 yr anniversary and just had him do family photographs and recreate some of our wedding and engagement shots and included our kids. The photos are amazing, and the comparison of then and now is priceless. Not only is he very responsive and professional, but he remembered details of our lives and our wedding day (10 yrs and hundreds of weddings later). He’s an all around great guy and does beautiful work. Chose him!!!
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    Brandon was so great to work with. He made the whole process very easy. He was easy to communicate with and always responded to emails very quickly. He made the day of the wedding very comfortable, and the whole family loved working with him. We got the pictures back very quickly, and they turned out wonderful!
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    Brandon was incredible. My husband and I felt so at ease both times we had our pictures taken. Both sets of photos, our engagements and our whole wedding ceremony/reception, turned out incredibly. I don't know if he does any other types of photography besides wedding, but I would absolutely use him again in the future. Brandon was very communicative and made us feel so comfortable.
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    Brandon was amazing! He was very professional and easy to be around. He made everyone feel comfortable as he did his thing. He isn't afraid to get down and dirty for a great shot, which he definitely has an eye for! He got our pictures to us super fast and we couldn't be happier. Best Bang for your Buck! If you pick Brandon, you won't be disappointed!
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    Brandon was very quick to respond to our initial email inquiry, and he was also flexible when scheduling an in-person appointment. He is a warm and lovely person that we really enjoyed spending time with during our engagement pictures and on our wedding day. He is very skilled at his job, and we received all our pictures in less than 10 days! We are thrilled! And our moms cannot stop telling us how much they love all the pictures too :)
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    Brandon was absolutely phenomenal. We had so many amazing photos and he got them all back to us in less than a week! I honestly don’t know how he got all the shots he did because I barely saw him. He blended in soooo well. You will not be disappointed if you choose him. Absolutely amazing work.
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    Brandon was amazing! From Day 1, he was very responsive, easy going, and totally willing to work with us. We had our venue cancel on us with a month to go, due to a local fire. Brandon was totally fine with our venue changes and last minute planning. He showed up and immediately was a hit with the families, bridal party, and groomsmen. He was super nice, relaxed, and just took charge of what needed to be done. He is amazingly sweet and easy to be around, so everyone was comfortable and relaxed throughout the day. He worked so hard and captured so many details and the socializing during the reception. Going through our photos was so much fun and allowed us to relive the day. He took shots in multiple locations and was open to trying new things (like having me climb a small tree). The guests were chatting him up and spending time with him as well. Everyone was talking about how great and nice he was. I highly recommend him and wish he did more than weddings. He is the type of photographer and person you want to stick with! We are so happy with Brandon and his work, and can't say enough about him.
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    We truly lucked out having Brandon photograph our wedding day! He is so calm, cool, collected...yet works hard to get every angle, every person, every shot. He was such a kind person to work and very efficient. The photographs turned out perfect, very professional and natural. I highly recommend using fotovitae for any event. Thank you, Brandon, for being part of our special day!
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    Brandon was absolutely amazing throughout the whole planning process. We got our engagement photos as well as our wedding day coverage. We were so happy with the quick turn around, but incredibly thankful for the quality of the photos and the editing. We chose him because he doesn't just edit pictures to look trendy like so many photographers do now, but he has a true artistic eye that came through in the composition of the photos. Highly recommend Brandon, and we hope to use him again for our own family portraits!
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    Brandon was absolutely amazing to work with before, during, and after our wedding! He was always quick to respond to emails with questions/ideas during the planning process, and on the day of the wedding he was so easy to work with. I had been so nervous to get pictures taken, and he was so comforting, gave great direction, and knew how to find all the best locations regarding light/aesthetics! During the ceremony and reception, he was great about being everywhere without being intrusive--getting all the best candid shots! Not only was he personally wonderful, his photos turned out so breathtakingly beautiful. We will cherish them forever.
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    Ashley Sent on 07/17/2017
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    Brandon was our photographer for our wedding and we couldn't have been more impressed. His style was exactly what we were looking for and resulted in beautiful, natural photos of us and our guests. Beyond his technical expertise, he was excellent as managing the countless large group photos of friends and family. He was direct, clear, and kind in these interactions and we couldn't have been happier with his professionalism. If you are looking for a photographer, FotoVitae is your guy.
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    Becky Sent on 06/18/2017
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    Brandon did an amazing job capturing our wedding! He was super easy to work with and we felt comfortable with him from our first meeting. He took the time to understand the look and feel we wanted and also scoped out some great areas at our venue for our first look, bridal party shots and sunset photos. The results were fantastic! Every photo was beautiful and Brandon not only captured us and our guests, but the beautiful location we were at as well. And he had our photos ready in just under two weeks after our wedding! Brandon was also very accommodating when I asked about being able to record our ceremony since we weren't hiring a videographer. He immediately said no problem and brought an extra camera with him that could be set up to record the ceremony. Brandon was definitely the right choice for our wedding photographer!
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    Brandon was amazing!
    He accommodated my incredibly challenging family with an ease and grace that amazed me ! He had amazing ideas on our pictures, we had a couple of schedule mix ups during our day and he handled them amazingly. He took care of our family photos and our first look to our dances and everything in between. He is truly a professional and i wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to any one of my friends or family!

    Thank you for making our wedding such an amazing experience!
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    Brandon is AMAZING. He's like a photo ninja. Sneaking around during the festivities he steals shots, and you don't even know he was there! Everyone was so impressed by how well the pictures came out! He's was very easy to work with during the portrait sessions and flexible with the schedule. Plus, he works solo, and so it keeps the price down. I would definitely recommend. Also, he was great with the kids and getting them to take pictures.
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    We are beyond thrilled that Brandon was our wedding photographer. When searching for our match, we were struck by the photojournalist perspective, the real faces and expressions, the awesome lighting, and the very natural feel to his pictures. When we heard back, we were even happier that his rates fit in our budget - we were sold. Brandon was a pure joy to have at the wedding - super professional, very friendly and great with our families and friends. To be honest, once we finished the posed pictures (first look, family and group pics, portraits), I barely saw him at the event, he was a super subtle presence. So when we got the pictures, I was blown away - he managed to capture everything and so beautifully. We didn't have many specific requests, but he complied with each one - and took the initiative to get great shots of things we hadn't thought about (I said I didn't need getting ready pics... so happy I have those now!!). We keep referring to him as a ninja or wildlife photographer - he managed to be everywhere and get great shots of everyone, whether it's romantic first look pics, moving ceremony pics that take us right back to our vows, or rowdy dance floor action. We are so thrilled that we had the fortune of having Brandon's pictures as stunning illustrations of our forever memories of that day. If you aren't a natural in front of the camera (we were decidedly not), the engagement shoot is a great tool to have a chance to work with Brandon before the big day, get used to being papped and directly and also get some sweet shots where you aren't wearing a white dress - totally worth it.
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    If you are looking for a fabulous photographer who's easy to work with and affordable then look no further. Brandon was great to work with, very responsive and flexible. He was so easy to work with. We got hundreds and hundreds of pictures and they look amazing! Not only did we get the colored pictures but we got every picture in black and white as well. I was stressing about a lot of things on my wedding day but photography was not one of them. I would highly recommend Brandon and FotoVitae. You can't find a better photographer at a such a great price.
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    I am so happy that we chose Brandon to capture our wedding day in Portland. He was amazing! My husband and I just looked through our gallery and it brought back the joy and love we felt on our special day. Brandon captured all of the happiness and I am so happy we have so many wonderful photos to keep for the decades to come. Thanks, Brandon!
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    Brandon really did amazing work! He met with us before the wedding and immediately put us at ease and made some great suggestions. The day of the wedding, he was wonderful - it was like it was everywhere all the time, but never conspicuous.
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    Maria Sent on 06/10/2016
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    I could not have been more thrilled with the photography services by FotoVitae provided for my wedding. Brandon, the photographer, did engagement photos and wedding photos for us. The engagement photos were included in our package and were a great opportunity to get a sneak peak of the lovely photographs Brandon takes. He took those photos at Sauvie Island and the pictures were beautiful and creative. Before the wedding, Brandon's professionalism and excellent communication skills made us feel very comfortable that he knew what our priorities were for what we hoped to have captured on film for the big day. It seemed like Brandon was magically everywhere on our wedding day- capturing special moments at all the right times. Brandon got all of the shots that we were hoping for and more. Additionally, FotoVitae photography services were an excellent value and we received our photographs less than a week after the wedding. Without reservation, I would recommend FotoVitae photography services for those in search of a wedding photographer.
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    Lindsey Sent on 05/09/2016
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    Brandon was an amazing photographer! He made myself, my husband, and all of our guests feel so at ease during our big day. He was always quick to respond via email, and had our wedding pics done incredibly fast after the wedding. Not to mention his prices are quite inexpensive compared to other wedding photographers out there. And the quality of his work is incredible! I could not recommend Brandon more; I would hire him again in a heartbeat!
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    Brandon was so easy to work with and did so much the day of our wedding to make sure he got meaningful and quality pictures! We are so happy with the result and highly recommend FotoVitae!
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    Micaela Sent on 04/04/2016
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    Brandon was so easy to work with on our big day and managed our lively families very well! In the end, he took so many beautiful photos that were exactly what we asked for- and we got them well within 10 days of the wedding. Exactly what we wanted, couldn't recommend him enough.
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    Gee Sent on 01/21/2016
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    "Brandon is our guy" is what I told my Fiancé (Stephen) after our first meeting. He is very professional and laid back at the same time. I loved his photography skills, but I needed to know if we all would jive well together. Brandon was very clear and detailed about how he shoots weddings. It was very helpful that he ran through a timeline of events so we could visualize how the day would pan out. He made us feel comfortable and relaxed by giving us some guidance, which is what you'll need on your wedding day. He also has great pricing which we greatly appreciate.
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    Sandy Sent on 01/04/2016
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    I could not be happier with our wedding photos! Brandon captured the emotion and excitement of the evening in a way I didn't know was possible. My husband and I were both amazed that he got so many incredible shots yet we hardly even saw him the whole evening. He has an amazing ability to slip around unseen, capturing moments without disturbing the natural flow of the evening and interactions of people. Brandon is an incredibly talented photographer that I would highly recommend for engagement and wedding photos; we were lucky to find him!
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    Brandon did a wonderful job. He kept up with our high energy families and captured beautiful pictures of our day. We didn't hire a videographer but since Brandon was a photojournalist he was able to capture all of our special moments in photos just as a video would have. We are looking forward to seeing him and his work at our friends upcoming wedding next summer.
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    Brandon was our #1 choice from the moment we met him. He was fun, friendly and professional and provided a high quality of work which speaks for itself. My wife and I are very happy with the photos that Brandon delivered and will recommend him to our friends and family.
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    Susan Sent on 09/20/2015
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    Fantastic photos, lots of special moments captured. We are totally pleased with how the photos turned out and would definitely recommend Brandon to others!
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    User2323681 Sent on 09/19/2015
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    Brandon was so amazing! I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone who needs a photographer for any occasion! we used him for our wedding and he did an awesome job! At first I was worried about only having one photographer but his prices were great and couldn't be beat so we decided one would do. When we got his pictures they were more then we had hoped for. Somehow he managed to make it look like we had two or three photographers we had so many pictures taken from all different angles throughout the whole wedding, I don't know how he did it. And on top of being a great photographer he was the sweetest most down to earth guy! He really set the positive mood for the vendors which was just what we needed because our videographer was an a**hole but Brandon's great attitude rubbed off on him and he followed Brandon's lead. Overall great photos and a great guy to work with!
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    Brandon was a fantastic find for us and our wedding! Our wedding was just South of Eugene and he showed up nearly an hour before our scheduled time just to make sure he had time to check out the venue and scout a few shooting locations. We had a tight timeline that we had a tough time sticking to and he didn't mind going with the flow and fitting in the staged portraits between the wonderful candid moments. This really paid off when we did the reveal shots, the family and wedding party portraits, and other fun shots including some with a beautiful country sunset. We paid for 8 hours, and he was working his butt off from the first second to the last! Our photos arrived quickly in digital files and were expertly organized. Best of all, the photos turned out beautiful and really captured the emotion and setting the way we remember it.

    We would absolutely hire him again and plan to when we start our family!
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    Kyli Sent on 09/11/2015
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    My husband and I booked Brandon's "DIY" Package because of the great price. We are blown away by the quality of the photos and did not need to photoshop any of them which is what we were expecting. We ended up with over 700 photos and we love everyone. We recommended Foto vitae to a friend and Brandon offered us a one year anniversary shoot for spreading the word.
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    Kait Sent on 09/08/2015
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    We worked with Brandon for both our engagement photos and day of photography. We appreciated that he took the time to listen to the photographs we wanted and we were so pleased with the outcome. He was fast to respond, always on time, worked quickly and was a complete professional. Whenever we need a professional for photographs, Brandon would be the person we would choose again in a heart beat. THANK YOU again!
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    It was an absolute pleasure having Brandon as our photographer! We used him for both our engagement and wedding. I was thrilled with everything! The quality was outstanding and price was reasonable. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to hire a photographer. Very prompt and responsive through the process and got our photos edited quicker than anticipated!
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    Ingrid Sent on 09/04/2015
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    Brandon goes above and beyond in his profession, not hesitating to climb a tree or scramble through the grass to seize the perfect photo. I can't say enough about Brandon's natural ability and ease in capturing your fondest memories on your special day.
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    User2301624 Sent on 09/04/2015
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    We were very happy with Fotovitae! Our day was perfectly captured!
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    Liz Sent on 08/31/2015
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    Working with Brandon both before and on the day of our wedding was great! He is very professional, personable and comfortable to work with at the same time. After receiving our pictures within a couple of weeks of our wedding, we are even happier with our choice of using Fotovitae. Our pictures are lovely and truly capture our day in the best way. Brandon's photojournalistic style captured some amazing shots of our guests, our families and the groom and me, and the classic wedding group pictures turned out wonderfully too! The best part is that Brandon gives you all the pictures in both color and black and white!
    Thank you so much, Brandon!
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    Carrie Sent on 08/31/2015
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    Brandon was awesome! He captured all the moments I had hoped for and was so easy to work with. I would highly recommend!!
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    Laurel Sent on 09/24/2014
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    we cannot say enough good things about Brandon. We got the package that included an engagement photo session and were very happy we did. We are both kind of camera shy and it was great to have a session with Brandon before the big day to see his style and know that he is going to do an amazing job. He has a great style, more of a photojournalism style and also takes some photos with amazing perspective. He has a gift for capturing the emotion of the day, as well as capturing some interactions between guests that were incredibly meaningful (and since he didn't know the guests it is amazing that his intuition picked up on that these moments needed to be captured). He took command of our large wedding party (all of whom are "type-A" personalities) and got everyone to do what he needed them to do in order to get the shots. We had some issues with the sun not cooperating and just when we thought we had captured all the group shots he looked at them and said he wasn't happy, so we moved the whole group and reshot some more (this was not a popular decision among some of the groomsmen at the time, as they wanted to get back to the beer!) but I trusted him completely and now that I have reviewEd the pictures I am SO HAPPY he made that decision and that he had the confidence to make that decision. He is a true professional. My sister, who was married 12 years ago, has said several times that she is jealous that our photos turned out so amazingly well. We are so excited to have the photos turned into a book so we can share them with everyone who comes over. The biggest problem we have is we have so many amazing photos it's almost impossible to choose. Also, there are some photos that my mom says are "national geographic" quality, so that gives you an idea of his talent.
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    Mara Sent on 06/29/2014
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    We bought the DIY package. The price was very affordable. The pictures are better than I had hoped and there are so many pictures!!! Brandon was easy to work with and caught all the important moments and many more.
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    Alondra Sent on 01/14/2014
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    Brandon is amazing to work with! He is laid back and easy going---which makes for a relaxed wedding day...this is much appreciated! His turn around around is insanely fast! Family and friends commented on his professionalism during the day. And we just LOVED all the pictures we got! We were looking for a photojournalist photographer, so in addition to capturing the little details and required posed pictures, Brandon really has an eye for getting those "moments" during the day that you just never want to forget because collectively they make you remember what the day was all about. Not only is he great to work with, delivers great work and is fast, but you get a great deal from him as he includes a CD with your images! We highly recommend Brandon!
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    Brandon did an amazing job as our wedding photographer -- we are so happy we chose him.

    He was very responsive and easy to coordinate with. His pricing is very affordable compared to other photographers of similar quality. He was friendly and patient during the day, and did a great job getting what he needed without interrupting anything. He was such a pleasure to work with -- did everything exactly as he said he would.

    And of course, most importantly, the pictures came out fantastic. We are so pleased with how everything -- the portraits and family shots are beautiful, and lots of great candid party shots as well.

    Overall I am so glad we found him, and would highly recommend him to anyone.
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    We are so thrilled with our decision to go with Brandon. Not only is he professional and such a genuinely nice guy, he has an incredible talent to capture the greatest moments. I heard so many comments after the wedding about how great Brandon was and what a nice guy he was. His work is incredible. I wish I lived in Portland so I could use him for other family events.
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    Brandon Schmidt at Fotovitae is an amazing photographer, a great person, and was such a terrific addition to our wedding. We just received his proofs and we're so impressed with his work. Brandon was so thoughtful in putting together a beautiful collection of both spectacular spontaneous moments, "artsier" photos and more traditional portraits (so everyone in the family is happy). He caught the most amazing moments of our wedding and I feel so lucky that we found him. Brandon also works so unobtrusively and just sort of subtly disappears into the party. He was also incredibly flexible in meeting up with us prior to the wedding, communicated with us really well about the shots that we really wanted, and came up with great ideas for capturing our big day. I honestly wish I planned more events just so that he could photograph them!
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    Ali Sent on 08/29/2018
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    Brandon was so great to work with. He was very professional and made everyone feel very comfortable. I am so happy with our photos!
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    Working with FotoVitae photographer Brandon was GREAT! He was extremely professional prompt and flexible given our schedules and weather. He listened to what we wanted and feel we wanted in our photos and they are stunning we couldn't be happier with the memories he captured of our special day! Many of my guests commented on how he was able to capture all of these wonderful moments during our ceremony and reception but was not intrusive and didn't detract from the moment for us or our guests. He was extremely personable and easy to work with. The cost was comparable to other photographers I looked in to but the quality of his portfolio was much better and you could see he clearly captured the essence of each couple he shoots. I cannot recommend Brandon and FotoVitae enough!

    -Heather Roman
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    Beautiful photos! Easy to work with
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