I have been receiving unsolicited emails like these from clients ever since I photographed my first wedding. This first one finally prompted me to post some of them here:

Brian Adams....you are AMAZING!!!!

I made it through the wedding without crying and then seeing that one black and white shot of us kissing, it was so beautiful it made me cry. What an artist you are.

I looked around on your web page and didn't see a testimonials section. It might be that people just can see from the images how talented you are and your reputation precedes you, but should you ever need a live reference or testimonial, I would be honored to sing your praises. (Well, I won't sing cause that would scare people off.)

Thank you again for agreeing to work with us. Your photos will allow us to "look" back on such a special day and remember just how beautiful and fun it all was.

Thanks.

Meredith C.

Dear JW Marriott

ATTN: Mrs. Chenell and Mrs. Beal

Jeff and I would like to thank you for allowing us to have our wedding ceremony at your facility. It was truly magical and filled our hearts with beauty. We are grateful for you and all the help you gave us in planning our special day. We will highly recommend you to everyone we know.

In the following paragraphs I would just like to take a moment and recognize the two people who made my wedding as perfect as it could possibly be. These two individuals went above and beyond the call of duty. They have not only touched my heart on my wedding day but will always have a special place in my heart for all they did to help me.

I would like to take the time and ask you to please place them at the top of your list as recommendations. I know whole heartedly that NO ONE could do as great of a job as these two individuals did for Jeff and I. If you want you future brides and grooms to be 110% happy with there choices then I can not tell you enough that Mr. Brian Adams and Rev. Georgiana are the BEST of the BEST at what they do.

Mr. Brian Adams-

This amazing photographer is so much more than a photographic artist.

Everything he does is honest and straight from his heart. His soft caring demeanor made me feel calm, beautiful and happy. Mr Adams worked hard to make sure my day was perfect especially after he heard of all the stress I was going through when Cancun fell through. In comparing everything he had to offer with everyone else on your list by far he was the best! His photographs, prices, and most important his personality were superior to all of the other photographers on your list. I can not recommend this gentleman enough. I hope in the future you tell all your bride and grooms that this is the best photographer in Florida! Today we received our CD of our photographs and Jeff and I cried because Mr. Adams cought EVERY moment of our wedding that was special. We felt as if we were right there getting married again!

Rev. Georgiana-

This incredible lady also made my wedding as perfect as it could be!

Rev. Georgiana not only was our officiant but she helped me in planning some of the most important details of my wedding. Of all the people I worked with this wonderful lady was the most detail oriented. She reminded me of things I didn't even know. She gave me so many choices and helped me turn our ceremony into what was the most special for Jeff and I. She answered every e-mail of mine the day's I sent them. She left no leaf un turned in planning the actual ceremony. I loved everything about her. She is truly one of the kindest people I have ever met in my life and she was in more spectacular in person. Just being around her made me feel warm, safe, happy and comforted. Without her my wedding could not have been as perfect as it was.

I hope in the future you place her at the top of Officiant list, because she truly is amazing!

Neither of these two individuals know I am writing, I am doing this because I hope that in the future you can make your couples as happy as these two made Jeff and I.

Sincerely,

Paula B. [in a letter to the coordinators of the JW Marriott, Orlando Grande Lakes]

Brian

Talented Photographers . . . in my estimation, you are one of them.

I spent the last weekend with my family and stayed with my brother and sister-in-law this past weekend, and trying to be of the civilized sort, when the opportunity to take a look at their wedding pictures was presented to me, I did so. There was absolutely no comparison with your work and their photos, even the photos that were intended to similar in style and content.

In the images of our wedding, the people looked alive and the objects had relevance and context. The day was captured. That was what was important to me, and you did that in an elegant and accurate way.

Thanks,

John S. [sent completely out-of-the blue, more than 3 years after his wedding]

Oh, I am more than happy to help you re: Brian.

Brian is a delight. Obviously, he excels at wonderful "journalistic"

style photographs which really capture the moment. But he's also fantastic at composing the more traditional family shots - and gets them over with quickly! My family is contentious (divorces and people not speaking), and my husband's family is loud and boisterous, and yet Brian managed to whip everyone together, keep them focused, and get great shots - all with good humor and a light touch. He also manages to get his intimate, in-the-moment shots without you even knowing his lens is pointed your way.

As a portrait photographer, he has a similarly light and easy touch.

It is easy to get self-conscious when everyone is taking your photo.

Brian has a real facility for removing that self-consciousness and capturing the happiness of the day. He also goes the extra mile: two of my favorite shots from our wedding act almost as bookends to the event. One was taken as I was getting ready - it is of me kneeling down, my best friend about to put my veil on for me. We're laughing like hyenas. The other is at the very end of the day, my husband has his arm around me, his tuxedo jacket is over my shoulders, and a giant red golf umbrella over both our heads. Brian took the shot from the back, as we left the (rainy!) garden where our wedding had taken place. Two shots - so different, yet both perfectly encapsulating the event.

Lastly, he has a tremendous artistic eye - people continue to be amazed at how our wedding album really captured the entire event: the album includes photos of a glass of champagne, a statue in the garden where we were married, a close-up of a favor sitting on a table: all of these details really convey the totality of the event - as you know, planning a wedding takes all kinds of detailed planning, so when someone appreciates and commemorates those details it is really wonderful!

Would I choose him again? In a heartbeat.

Congratulations - have a wonderful time.

Best,

Jill S. [in a letter of recommendation to another bride]

Kristie,

I am glad you wrote - my husband and I are approaching our first anniversary so the planning process is still close in memory! I can assure you that your research led you to the right person. It is easy to see from Brian's website how talented and unique his style is; what is not as easy to see is how wonderful a person he is, which you just have to experience in person. He is so warm and attentive that you will instantly feel a connection with him. Once you start working with him, you will see that he strikes the perfect balance between being easygoing while remaining completely, professionally focused on creating the most memorable snapshots of your day. This meant the world to me as a bride since working with Brian meant ZERO stress for me and my husband, our families, and our wedding party - I knew I could turn everything over to him from coordinating shots to timing everything out, making creative recommendations, and making sure all of our requests were accommodated. As a result, I have not only wonderful memories of working with Brian on a personal level, but also the most amazing wedding photos I could ever imagine. I wish you the best as you prepare for your big day and please do not hesitate to email again with any other questions. I grew up in Bradenton and my family vacations in Anna Maria every summer so I know your celebration will be breath-taking!

Samantha C. [in a letter of recommendation to another bride]

Hi Brian!

Just returned from the honeymoon.  It was incredible! I cannot believe how fantastic these photos came out! Thank you so much for everything, you've done a wonderful job!

Jennyfer M.

Brian

Everybody LOVES you!  My maid of honor and my cousin have both decided they HAVE to have you do their weddings!!

Jennifer C.

Brian

You're work is absolutely amazing; Joe and I, along with are whole families, are very impressed and grateful. (Especially my mother since you are the only photographer EVER who had taken a picture of my sister with her eyes open!).

Take Care!

Tiffany J.

Hi Brian,

Sorry it took me a few days to get back to you.  First of all, I wanted to thank you again for your wonderful work.  We are very pleased with our photos.  It was a pleasure to work with you -- you really helped make planning a Florida wedding from Michigan a lot less stressful.  You are very talented at what you do and your photos will be an important part of our new family for many years so please accept our sincere thanks for your work.  

Ellen S.

Brian,

We looked through the album and we both absolutely LOVE it!!!!!! The layout was perfectly designed and it told a story just like we wanted it too. You fixed the pictures as we requested and I have absolutely nothing negative to say about the album. We couldn't be more pleased with the final result.

Shannon S.

Brian

The leather album you did for us turned out amazing. We really appreciate

the time and effort you put into making the album. I am so glad to have my wedding album!

And I have to confess I really love what you did; I must have looked through it four times.

April T.

Hi Brian: 

Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed having you at the wedding and appreciate the masterful job you and Troy did. It was a day we will think about always, and now we have wonderful pictures capturing it all.  The message below is from my friend and professional graphic designer and is just one of many messages and calls I got when the pictures came out.

Obviously, your business is thriving.  If you ever want a letter of recommendation, however, please feel free to ask.  Hope we get to work together someday on an event.

Thanks again.

Rita K.

Hi Brian! 

Thank you for sending the slideshow so quickly! We had such a wonderful day and are so glad that you were part of it.  Since the wedding, people have been telling me all about the pictures they saw at the wedding and how beautiful they were.  We have had endless comments about your professionalism and how comfortable people felt around you.  We can't wait to see the rest of the pictures and we will let you know about the album size as well.  Thank you again!

Lauren and Mike F.

Brian

The pictures are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! What can I say, you do amazing work!! Let me know what the next step is involving an album and such. Hope all is well with you. Please give my Thanks to Jerry as well. The two of you are GREAT!!!

Nycole F.

Hi Brian,

I can’t stop looking at my pictures!!!  They are amazing, I love them all!!!  You and Troy did an incredible job!!!

Kimberley T.

Brian,

Wow wow WOW! You make my work sooooooooo HARD. I have been looking at the pictures and I have a really hard time picking away at the 80 for you because they are all soooo good that I just want all of them. So I need more time to pluck away to the core essentials for the album. I hope all is well with you. People that look on line say they are beautiful but so many of them that they don't get done with half of them. I figure its better to have more than less... so thank you for capturing the day, minute by minute, all in its beauty.

I am just so amazed at your wonderful work. Thanks again.

Talk to you soon when I am ready to make my final count!

Anastasia T.

Hey Brian,

Just wanted to drop you a note to tell you that Cassie and John's Wedding photos are ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!..Gerry and I just love each and every one of them. Thank you so much for your wonderful work. There are so many great ones it is going to be difficult to choose! We might want to do more albums than we original thought. Thanks again. I think you could tell Cassie and John are extremely outgoing and fun-loving and you guys captured that to a tee!...

Cheryl B. [mother of the bride]

Hey Bri!

I just wanted to drop a quick line and tell you how awesome you are! My family (especially my Mom) have said how impressed they were of you and the work you did. (I think she has a crush on you...lol =) ) People couldn't believe that you were able to put together such a fantastic slideshow in the short amount of time that you had. It was a great thing for Jay and I to come home to and even more wonderful to pass along to those who couldn't be there. Everyone is anticiapting the release of the rest of the pictures!

From the bottom of my heart....thank you so much for all that you did. It means so much to me that you were the one capturing the moments of such a special day. I don't know if I'll ever be able to thank you enough for everything that you've done!

Thanks again and I'll talk with you soon!

Kate D.

Dear Brian,

T.M. and I would like to thank you so much for the wonderful pictures you took at our wedding! It was really great having you a part of our special day. Your picture style was amazing and you really captured so many memorable moments! You really know how to capture true expression. Between the engagement photos and the wedding you went avove and beyond our expectations.

Thank you so much again for your great work!

Love,

Robin & T.M. P.