BRENNAN RIEDER

PRESERVING YOUR GENUINE MOMENTS with EDITORIAL POLISH and A
DOCUMENTARY HEART

My Services

I SPECIALIZE in the MOMENTS IN BETWEEN.

In a world of quick wins and fast fashion, I'm in the business of the moments that actually stay with you. Editorial-quality images with real story behind them, so you can live in that day again every time you open your gallery.

IMAGES THAT MAKE YOU LEAN IN

I'm known for capturing not just how something looks, but how it felt, the glance across the room before the vows, the moment your dad sees you for the first time, the laugh you didn't know was being photographed.

Below are the three ways I work with couples who want it all: a relaxed, elevated experience and truly personal imagery of the moments that matter most.

"I THOUGHT BRENNAN'S WORK WAS ABSOLUTELY SUTNNING, SO CRISP & CLASSIC

Because my husband and I don't have much experience posing for photos, we were nervous we'd feel awkward. We didn't feel awkward for a single moment on the wedding day.

— Jackson & Tess

WHAT TO EXPECT

Real Imagery

I pose. I direct. And in between those moments, don't you worry, I catch those too.

A Seamless Experience

From your first inquiry to your final gallery, everything is designed to feel like a steady climb, not a checklist. You won't notice you've reached the top until you're looking back at the whole thing.

Relaxed Approach

Whether it's your wedding day, a portrait session, or boudoir, I want you fully at ease in front of the camera. When you're comfortable, the real you comes through, and that's what I'm actually after.

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WEDDINGS / ELOPEMENTS

From private estates to mountain venues across the Carolinas, Virginia, Maryland, and Tennessee, I specialize in capturing your day with editorial polish and documentary honesty.

Every gallery is designed to feel personal, elevated, and entirely yours, whether it's an intimate elopement or a full celebration with everyone you love in the room.

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LIFESTYLE & ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Wedding-day coverage isn't the only chapter worth documenting. I offer film lifestyle portrait sessions, including maternity and newborn, for the moments in between the big milestones.

Shot on film and digital with the same editorial eye and relaxed direction as my wedding work, these sessions are for the people who want their everyday story told with the same care as their biggest day.

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BOUDOIR

A confidence session for the bride who wants something just for her, whether that's a gift for someone special or simply a day to feel entirely seen. Shot in studio with hair and makeup included, it's guided with the same gentle direction and editorial eye as everything else I shoot, so you leave with images that feel powerful, intimate, and completely you.

One hour of coverage, studio rental included. Starting at $1,800.

KIND WORDs

"BRENNAN HAS THIS incredible WAY ABOUT HER THAT EASES YOUR ANXIETY"

She gives great direction during the shoot so you never feel awkward. The photos turned out so natural and beautiful every time.

— Kate (Past Bride)

" SHE HELPED ME RELAX AND FEEL CONFIDENT. SHE TOOK SO MUCH STRESS OF THE DAY"

I was so comfortable during my bridal portraits and wedding day, and I love seeing everyone's faced when I show them the pictures.

— Josh & Claire, Charlotte NC

"YOU HAD SUCH AN ethereal, IN-THE-MOMENT FEEL."

You made me feel so freaking confident, even with all my insecurities walking in.

— Travis & Amanda, Orlando FL

"SHE HAS A GREAT EYE AND MADE ME AND MY ENTIRE WEDDING PARTY FEEL comfortable"

The entire process, from consultation to months after my wedding, she has been professional and so kind. I'm in love with my wedding album.

— Cliff & Melissa, The Distillery

"BRENNAN TRULY HAS A GIFT. SHE'S AN INTUITIVE PHOTOGRAPHER WHO KNOW HOW TO GET "the shot"

I loved seeing her interact with my family on the wedding day – she has the BEST personality and everyone loved her

— Andrew & Giuliana

Additional Offerings:

ALBUMS

A tangible way to hold onto your day. I design each album in Pic-Time from your chosen images, send it over for review, adjust as needed, then send it off to print and straight to your door.
Starting at $500.

ELOPEMENT FLOWERS

One less thing to coordinate on your elopement day. I'll pick up your bouquet and boutonnieres and have them ready wherever you need them, so nothing's missing when it's time for photos.
$300.

CONTENT CREATOR

A dedicated phone-camera creator for your day, capturing vertical, social-ready video alongside your photography. Speeches, first dances, candid reactions, all miked up and delivered fast, so you have content ready to share before your gallery even arrives.

Add-on pricing available upon inquiry.