Jenn did our engagement pictures and wedding pictures. We love her style! I couldn't do what she does and I majored in Film and good at photography. I have my own light kit and I work with photoshop a lot - but she is on a whole other level than I am. I knew I wanted to hire a photographer and I shopped around until I stumbled on Bend The Light Photography. To be honest I was going to go with someone else but, he was booked. So I googled again and found BTLP. I read their bio and I called them. They are very personable people. So that was good sign to me. I will say this about myself - I like to do things myself if I am on a budget. And we were on a budget. So I was very hesitant to hire them but, I just started to feel comfortable the more I talked to them. In the end I thought - I am getting engaged and that means a lot to me and my fiancé. I want to capture the memory but, I can't do it myself. My family can hardly use a camera. After back and forth I decided to go for it and hire them. I never thought I would hire a photographer since I usually am the photographer in my family. So the day came and we took the pictures. And we waited and waited. Took her about 2-3 weeks. And then we got them. When I opened them my jaw dropped! It was like opening a treasure chest. I don't like being photographed because I just don't like how I turn out but, my goodness Jenn is was able to to photograph my fiancée and I like I never imagined. My fiancée looks amazing! I look amazing! I could hardly believe that it was us in the pictures. We got so many compliments from other family members. The pictures look awesome when you print them on canvas. I mean I couldn't be happier with how they turned out. The universe pointed us to BTLP and I am so grateful. We decided to hire them for the wedding immediately. And so we did. The wedding happened a few weeks ago and we just received the photos. Jenn did our photos again. She is the best to work with. She knows exactly what to do and she doesn't hesitate. She has great confidence in her work and you can't help it be be in awe of her work ethics and personality. I wish my wife and I could just hang out with her. She is fantastic! So how did the wedding pictures turn out? Flipping amazing! You so see those blown up pictures in the mall of perfume and cologne ads? We could be in those! Like I said I am the photographer in the family and I couldn't do what she does. I mean her experience shows. She is a master photographer. I am so happy on how everything turned out. From her personality all the way to her final product. BTLP is an incredible company that will take care of you every step of the way. Jenn and Co., Bend the Light Photography, if you are reading this I could go on and on. Seriously, from the bottom of our hearts we are so grateful and extremely happy with you all. We love you guys! read more

If you are thinking of securing the very best photographer for your special day, look no further. Bend the Light Photography is it!!! Like many couples planning their wedding this year, my now husband and I faced the difficult decision to postpone our original wedding date set for 04/24/20 in Kauai, Hawaii. We were extremely hopeful and replanned everything for 08/28/20. As we approached August, we knew there was just no way we felt comfortable asking that many guest to make the trip. Within a week or so of 08/28, we decided to move forward with our wedding ceremony and save the large celebration in Hawaii for 2021. With that, we quickly planned a very small gathering to take place at Hotel Emma in San Antonio, where we would officially say I Do. To ensure we were able to share these memories with those not able to attend, we looked to secure the very best photographer. Bend the Light Photography was our first choice and thankfully available. Once we decided on our mini-ceremony, we dove in and let go of what we thought our dream entailed. Now looking back, we are so thankful for what transpired on this special day and incredibly pleased with the memories caught on camera. Bend the Light Photography did an absolute amazing job at capturing every moment for us, in such a special way. We are forever grateful for the amazing photos, their ability to work with us so quickly, while ensuring we were pleased with the outcome. I plan to utilize Bend the Light Photography for my bridal portraits, as well as any events that come our way in the future, as we move forward as Mr. & Mrs. Thank you all again for all you did for us and see you soon! read more

I was drawn to Bend the Light because of their bright, happy photos that are literally and figuratively full of light. I wanted some nice photos of our extended family as a gift to our parents. I knew if anyone could perfectly capture radiant joy and love, it would be BTL. Many in our group had either never done a professional photo session or were not comfortable in front of the camera. From beginning to end, Jenn and Kaylinn were very approachable, responsive and helpful. They are also enthusiastic cheerleaders, so they will get you super excited about your session! The day of our session, everything was effortless. I was so touched when Jenn thoughtfully suggested all the different groupings we might want with our family members. Her attention to detail was also impeccable. She quickly learned everyone's names, and she lingered in the background in between shots to observe us with each other. As a result, the essence of each person and our relationships shine in the GORGEOUS photos she created! She and Kaylinn brought to life the image of our family that was in my mind's eye. I will be forever grateful!!! If you have ever looked at photos and thought, "I want special images, but I'm not photogenic," the team at Bend the Light is for you. Their portfolio consistently shows the same thing: real people who are joyful, relaxed and authentic. That can and will be you, too! Hire them and capture your most beautiful self!!! read more

Bend the Light is the best!!! In 2016 my husband and I got married. We had heard great things about Bend the Light and had seen their work from a variety of weddings. We are so glad we selected them for our engagement and wedding photos. Kaylinn and Jenn are the best team you could ask for! From my first (45 minute) call with Kaylinn, to receiving our images less than 3 weeks after our wedding, they were true partners throughout our entire wedding planning experience. Kaylinn has a great demeanor, knows what she is doing and is quick to respond to all questions. Jenn was a true professional at our engagement session and again for our wedding day. She's great about checking in, making sure you have all the photos you want. And the second photographer Josh was great too. They make it easy to plan everything out and give you the confidence everything will turn out how you imagined (or even better!). Earlier this year (2018), my husband and I welcomed our first child. I knew we had to have Jenn take more photos to capture our beautiful newborn. She was wonderful to work with again. A very different environment inviting her into our home but she made our entire family comfortable and really captured our family beautifully. I would highly recommend Bend the Light, you can see their quality through their blog online, but their personalities really set them apart! Thanks for everything ladies! read more

I've been in the television and media production industry for over 13 years. I've worked with many a/v vendors over the years and have an expectation of professionalism and knowledge base. I did not assume many photographers would be able to meet this expectation as many are self-taught and are going from hobby to business. This is NOT the case for Bend the Light photography and Branding. The first words out of Jen's mouth to me were, "ok, I just want to manage expectations here... the lighting isn't ideal in this location, your crowd isn't warmed up yet for candid shots, and I'll only need about 30 minutes to get what I need but i'll need to shoot these images first before your event starts." Now, some would have been taken aback by Jen's assertiveness... oh no, not me. I KNEW I was dealing with a professional and decided she would handle all of our branding images. She wasn't intimidated by my page long shot list, knows angles, and coached posing like I've never seen before. She has over 15 years of experience and it shows. Our images were outstanding and matched EXACTLY the look and feel we had discussed in our consultation. Oh, not to mention she created our own Pinterest board with shot ideas I hadn't even thought about. There is a REASON Jenn and Kaiylinn are booking "who's who" in San Antonio. I give them my 13 year producer's seal of approval. read more

When I went searching for a photographer for my bridals my now husband came across Bend the Light. I wasn't even sure I wanted to take bridals but he convinced me and He thought Bend the Light photographer would be the best company for my bridals and they definitely were. From the beginning of the process all the way until the end it was a smooth process and so easy to communicate with them. The day of my bridals I was running late, typical of me, which only left me with 20 minutes to take my bridals. My photographer Marisa calmed my nerves and took some very stunning photos of me in my beautiful gown. I have finally showed my husband the photos and he is in love with all of them. They all came out great! Marissa captured so many beautiful pictures that I am now able to share with my family. They not only take amazing photos but also have superb customer service!! read more

I first discovered BTL when they were the photographer for my best friend's wedding; sadly we were never in the right city to be able to use them for our photographer. We made that happen this year for our maternity photos and I am SO thrilled that we did. I have followed them for years and love every one of the photos that they take. So easy to work with and Jenn was able to capture every sort of shot possible in less than an hour for me and my husband (which I'll say at 34 weeks pregnant and wearing heels, was an IMMENSE relief)! Bend the Light is extremely talented and won't let you take a bad photo - there's no double chins, no weird hairs out of place, you get that authentic smile from your husband with Jenn's corny jokes, I'll gladly drive to them every time for our family photos! read more

Bend the Light has been a part of our lives for over 6 years, and they get better with each experience. My husband and I used their services for our wedding and the experience was so amazing that when we had our first child we knew without a doubt who we wanted to capture our daughter's first professional photos. It has been a tradition now that 2 months before her birthday we have Bend the Light take family photos and we use these to send out on her birthday invitation. Our walls are covered with the incredible work of the crew from Bend the Light, and we have also become great friends with the owners because they are truly amazing people. They are the only company we think of when it comes to photography, and we are confident you won't be disappointed if you give them a call. read more

All I can say is WOW. From start to finish it was an absolute pleasure to work with Jenn and Kaylinn. The communications were professional, detail-oriented, and FUN! After cancelling our original wedding plans and deciding to elope, we were so very appreciative of the way they put us at ease throughout the entire process and were so enthusiastic about capturing our special day. And, not to mention, the photos are stunning! My husband and I both don't love to have our photos taken. Jenn did a phenomenal job at directing us and making us feel comfortable the day of and it shows in the photos. We could not be happier with our decision to hire these wonderful women. If you are looking for a photographer, I could not more highly recommend Bend the Light Photography. read more

OMG- I can't rave enough about Bend The Light Photography. I was referred to them by a friend for my brand development photos. She showed me one picture of her branding session and I instantly fell in love with how they captured her. The experience was like no other (wish I would have known about them when I got married), they were thorough in getting to know me and my brand with great follow-up. The customer experience is just so seamless. Jenn was my photographer and she was so fun to work with. I loved the communication and interaction during the photoshoot. She did an amazing job at making me feel comfortable and capturing such a natural smile by making me laugh. If you are looking for photographers for branding, look no more! These are your ladies!! read more

Picking Bend The Light for our wedding was one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding. Kaylinn (studio manager) is incredibly helpful and was a wonderful resource for me. She gladly answered the million questions I had and was just a joy to talk to. Since I was planning a wedding from the UK, the first time I met Jenn (lead photographer) and Dawn (second photographer) was on our wedding day and they were so professional and caring. I don't like the flabby bit under my chin and Jenn and Dawn made sure I "turtled!" to get the best angles. It felt weird, but oh boy does it work! Our pictures looks AMAZING. I cannot speak highly enough of Kaylinn, Jenn, and Dawn. They are worth every penny and I would book them again and again and again! read more

We loved working with Bend the Light Photography for our maternity photos. Kaylinn was so helpful coordinating the time and place. She had good suggestions for what would work for us based on my feedback. On the day of photos, Jenn helped us feel really comfortable and have fun. I think it shows in the photos which are beautiful! I was impressed and grateful that Jenn took the time to review and remember comments I had made about favorite spots at the location we chose so that we could take pictures at those spots. Our photos were ready quickly and it was easy to access them. This is such a special time for us and I could not be happier with how this was captured in our photos. We are looking forward to taking our newborn photos soon! read more

I recently had the pleasure of working with Jen and Kaylinn on headshots for our new CEO. To complicate matters, I was trying to set it up from our office in the Northeast! Bend the Light could not have been easier to work with and we were thrilled with the result. All the images were exactly the brand feel we wanted. They were warm and engaging! These are definitely not everyday, boring old headshots! They understood exactly what we were looking for and delivered on time, on budget. The communication was flawless. The whole process could not have been easier. Our CEO was really happy with how flattering the pictures were and how they captured him & reflected our company's brand personality at the same time. Would highly recommend! read more

My husband and I have worked with Jenn and Kaylinn since 2011. They have captured all of our big "life moments," and we have come to think of them as friends. They shot our engagement photos, our wedding, extended family photos (which was a Christmas gift for my mom) and newborn photos of our three-week old son. Jenn and I have already been in talks about shooting my son's first birthday! There is no one I trust more with these special memories. On top of being extremely talented, these ladies are also kind, organized, professional, flexible and fun. And as soon as you meet them, you feel immediately at ease. I can't recommend them highly enough! I feel so lucky to have stumbled across their website all those years ago. read more

Kaylinn and Jenn truly make the super hero dynamic duo as a photo team. Every beautiful moment was captured in the light airy style that I love. They moved efficiently through the usual church photos so we could get to the fun photos; capturing all the joy and emotion with the friends who have stood by our sides. I love that they offer a great package allowing us to flex our timeline with a Catholic wedding and gap between the wedding and reception. The time passed so quickly with everyone having fun during the shoot. And even after a long day, the final shots of the private last dance and with the grand finale sparkler send-off were just perfect. Thank you for capturing all the memories! read more

Bend the Light absolutely blew me away! From beginning to end, they were absolutely incredible. During the photographer search for my wedding, they were by far the easiest to get in contact with. They always reached out reminding me of the next step... It seemed they were more on top of my wedding planning than I was! And the on the day of, I could not have asked for a better team. Despite a last minute location change, they were extremely accommodating and somehow managed to maneuver our huge wedding party and even huger families for photos. The photos better than I could have imagined. They captured every moment so beautifully, I could not be happier! read more

Bend the light photography is by far the best photography company I have ever dealt with. They made the process awesome and fun. They make location suggestions that work best for you and your dream. They took our wedding and anniversary photos. I normally don't like taking pictures but they always find a way to make you feel comfortable and even at times come out of your comfort zone. They are great at knowing the time of day at locations that bring out the best pictures. Making people is hard thing to do but they always come through. Thank you bend the light photography we will see you in another 5 years or even sooner when we have kids. read more

Bend the light photography is by far the best photography company I have ever dealt with. They made the process awesome and fun. They make location suggestions that work best for you and your dream. They took our wedding and anniversary photos. I normally don't like taking pictures but they always find a way to make you feel comfortable and even at times come out of your comfort zone. They are great at knowing the time of day at locations that bring out the best pictures. Making people is hard thing to do but they always come through. Thank you bend the light photography we will see you in another 5 years or even sooner when we have kids. read more

Jenn and Kaylinn were absolutely amazing to work with!! They are fun, flexible, professional, and most importantly, produce AMAZING photos! The engagement shoot my husband and I did with Jenn at the Botanic Gardens was one of the highlights of wedding planning for me. We both had so much fun and Jenn kept us laughing the whole time. As we were preparing for our wedding, Kaylinn was so helpful about going over every detail and the timeline. She even helped us decide on our pre-ceremony photo location based on which one would work best with our wedding colors! My husband and I will always treasure our wedding photos from Bend the Light! read more