We hired Brian for both our engagement photos and our wedding, and I'm so glad we did the engagement session first -- it let us see his working style and get comfortable in front of the camera before the big day. He's so easygoing, but also gently firm & providing guidance when he needs to be, which is exactly what you want from a photographer. On our wedding day, Brian was essentially the captain of the media ship. We also had videographers and content creators on site, and everyone deferred to him and followed his lead. He worked seamlessly with our other vendors too -- never adding friction, always adding calm and direction. I went in without a specific style in mind, I just knew I wanted timeless, because these are the photos my grandchildren will see one day. Brian delivered exactly that. Before he left, he pulled my husband aside to tell him our wedding was easily one of his favorites, because of our vibe and the team we'd put together -- and coming from someone who shoots as many events as he does, that meant a lot. If you're looking for a high-quality, timeless photographer who genuinely takes care of his clients, look no further than Brian. I'd hire him again and again if I could. read more

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Brian shot our engagement and wedding photos. We really enjoyed working with him. He is very professional and personable. We felt comfortable taking direction from him, and absolutely love the photo gallery he created for us. We received many compliments from our guests who enjoyed their interactions with him, as well. read more

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If you're searching for an incredible photographer who truly goes above and beyond, Brian is the perfect photographer. He brings a creative vision to every shoot, coming up with ideas and capturing moments that you'd never even think of. As a fellow wedding vendor, I needed support with a wedding and boy, did he come to my rescue! Brian didn't just show up to photograph a wedding in San Francisco,he showed up with heart, with soul, and with a level of dedication that truly moved me. The day before, he was shooting a wedding late into the night in San Jose. Most people would've called it a weekend. But not Brian. He woke up early, drove all the way to San Francisco, and showed up, not just for the couple, but for me, a friend who needed help. Without hesitation, he stepped in and captured the kind of detail shots I could've only dreamed of. He saw things most photographers would walk right past. His vision, his instinct, his artistry--they're rare. But even more rare is his heart and dedication to his photography. I've worked with many photographers over the years. And while many are talented, few are as timeless, romantic, and soulful as Brian. His photos feel like they've always belonged in your life, like they were meant to be printed, framed, and passed down. He doesn't just capture moments, he honor's them. What he did for me that day wasn't just a favor. It was a gift. It reminded me why I love working in this industry with people who care this deeply. Brian, you are the definition of a professional, but even more, you're an amazing human being. If you're reading this and looking for a photographer--stop. You've found him. I truly can't thank Brian enough, looking forward to working many more weddings in the near future! read more

Brian did an amazing job at our wedding in Maui, Hawaii! He is professional, talented, creative, and made my husband and I feel at ease! We are extremely grateful and thankful to him making for our special day a memorable one :) read more

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I don't think that even 5 stars is a good enough rating for Brian MacStay Photography! From our first meeting with him, he has always gone above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Not only is his work is amazing, but he is also so personable and fun! After seeing our engagement pictures, my husband and I knew we made the best choice possible by choosing Brian. He then shot our wedding on May 23rd, and so far all the pictures are absolutely beautiful! We are so excited to see the rest!! A great photographer is so important to invest in for your wedding, and Brian MacStay Photography is by far your best choice! read more

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We just got married yesterday on 10.10.20 and we couldn't be happier that we hired Brian MacStay to be our photographer for our big day. Due to the pandemic, we had to change our wedding plans and postpone the large celebration till next year, but still have a micro-wedding this year with Brian being our photographer for both. He was very responsive and is very honest. He gets straight to the point and doesn't waste time and will give his honest opinion about things. Brian sent us a few sneak peek photos hours after our wedding and our jaws dropped at how good they are. We can't wait to see the rest of our micro-wedding photos and can't wait to have Brian capture our wedding reception celebration next year! You can't go wrong with hiring Brian to capture your big day!! read more

Honestly, you can tell what an amazing photographer Brian is just by looking at the attached wedding photos. These are the first few photos we received wedding night and we were not disappointed. Brian has an amazing eye. He can turn the Walmart parking lot into an eye catching background. Just when I was worried that our venue wouldn't have enough photo worthy locations, Brian took random patches of trees and turned it into artwork. He is so easy to work with and has become a friend to my husband and I. We were drawn to the timelessness of his work and he has presented us with photos we will be framing in our house to relive the night for years to come. read more

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We recently got married and are SO glad we went with Brian to capture our special day. He is laid back and that helped me relax through the whole process and made the experience enjoyable. My husband isn't a huge fan of being photographed, and even he said he had a great time! His unique artistic eye captures special moments and not just the "run of the mill" wedding photos. We highly recommend anyone looking for a photographer to go with Brian. You won't be disappointed! read more

Brian is an exceptional artist. Photography is very important to me. Personally, I am myself an amateur photographer, a photography art enthusiast, a student of photography history and am in generally an image connoisseur. When it came time to pick a wedding photographer, I naturally spent a ton of time and effort in finding an artist that my fiancee and I would be happy with. We interviewed about a dozen photographers in two states and kept coming back to Brian's work as the artistic benchmark. His handling of light, composition in general and posing is truly unique and craftsmanly. A few weeks ago we had our engagement shoot with Brian and his team. It ended being an entire afternoon and evening of total fun. Brian and Michelle, his second shooter, worked together extremely well and my fiancee and I were relaxed the entire time. Seeing him work in multiple settings made us really appreciate his natural eye and talent for composition. Also, Brian has a very intuitive and natural approach to posing. We never felt awkward at all and the photos showed our comfort with the process. My fiancee and I were literally smiling ear to ear on the drive home and the rest of the day I kept thinking about what an awesome experience the whole day was. If you are someone who cares about the quality of your images and appreciate dramatic, fashion forward style of photography, Brian is your guy. Check out our photos to see for yourself read more

Brian and Michelle are the dynamic duo. They captured our sons wedding so beautifully. They travelled 400 miles to do this wedding and we are so appreciative of their creativity and flow during the wedding, before and during reception. This is the second wedding he has done for us and we couldn't be happier. Thank you again for making Dustin & Krystel's special so memorable. We love you. read more

Can I do 10 stars? I met Brian at a wedding fair and was immediately drawn in by the beauty of his photos. There was no question; I had to book him (and my now husband agreed)! I had never before seen this level of quality and attention to detail - he really captures the moments. Looking through my wedding day photos, he captured so many wonderful memories. All of my friends and family have commented on how beautiful all of the pictures came out. He is also efficient! My husband and I both have big families (think 25+ people), and he was able to do family shots within minutes... and the pictures turned out incredible! In addition to being incredible at taking photographs, he is professional, easy to work with, and responsive, all of which were very important to me. If you are looking to have amazing photos on your wedding day, look no further! I highly recommend Brian! read more

Brian MacStay is not a Wedding Photographer. Brian is an ridiculously talented artist! We hired Brian for our Wedding, and his work was absolutely phenomenal! The images of my Wife are unreal and look like a page out of Cosmo Magazine. Brian got some amazing images of us surrounded by dancing fountains of water. Brian ended up getting soaking wet in the process. Dedication to the shot! Brian is an absolute dream to be around, and is exactly the kind of human being that you want to have around you on your Wedding day, super relaxed, but always focused on the shot. I didn't truly realize the value of Photography until I was traveling out of the country away from phones, wifi, and any kind of connection to the outside world, and my lovely wife. I did have an album from our Wedding and Brian's Photos, which were such a treat when I was 4,000 miles away from my Wife. If you don't hire Brian you are seriously missing out! read more

I'll go straight to the point: I have never felt as beautiful as when Brian takes photos of me. Not in this "he's a creepy, stalker" kinda way, or in the way of me being some narcissistic self absorbed selfie-taking hipster. Brian is so easy to work with, is passionate about his work, and is immense talented with keen eye for detail that just takes my breath away. We hired him as our wedding photographer and he is worth every penny. I cannot stress enough how important it is to put photography in general in a bigger part of your budget. People eat the cake, forget about the decor, and some don't even remember the awesome time the DJ created for the party because they blacked out hitting the bar too hard. But your photos are forever, and the photographer has ONE SHOT to make it perfect. It is the only vendor service that appreciates over the course of time (if you stay married that is, so may the 50% odds be ever in your favor). So if you love Brian's type of work, hire him, you'll be super duper happy you did when you whip out that wedding album to walk down memory lane. read more

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Brian was such a blessing in our life and did a fantastic job photographing our wedding reception. He was so nice, professional, and easy going to work with. I did not even notice him during our reception, which is the key to being a great photographer. I was surprised at how many moments he was able to capture during the day that there could have easily been two of him! Not only did he capture great shots during the ceremony, but he also was so creative in taking gorgeous photos of my husband and I outdoors later that evening. We told him what we wanted and he found the perfect backgrounds and settings for us. I could not have been more pleased with his services. He also was quick to turn around the photos, which is very hard to find with most photographers today. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that is searching for a good photographer. Book him!!!!! read more

I had been browsing through my Facebook feed a few years back and some beautiful, unique, jaw dropping photos caught my eye. A friend had just posted her wedding photos taken by Brian. I immediately followed him on social media just to watch his work. Fast forward 2 years, I'm engaged and looking for a photographer. There was no question! I contacted Brian for the job. I cannot say enough wonderful things about his work. The quality of his photos you can see for yourself. No one compares! He is real, informative, professional, and experienced. I felt completely as ease my entire wedding day knowing I was in good hands. He even reminded me to stay hydrated (it was like 100 degrees that day). Thanks Brian! read more

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Brian was a second shooter for our primary photographer. He captured some wonderful shots and was a wonderful presence at our wedding. His forte is sweet moments of the couple when they are escaping the crowd! I loved his lighting and color accuracy. read more

I m gonna be brutally honest.. whilst researching for wedding photographers I fell in love with Brian's work. So, I was happy that he chose to work with us. We had our engagement shooting in San Francisco, and I loved the unplanned shots at the little park. I am still bummed though that we did not get to go to the locations we would have liked though - thanks Government shut down! If I could have changed anything on my wedding day, then the timing of the ceremony and reception, I love the photo shooting and wished that we would have had more time to take more cute pictures! My tip to all brides to be - make sure to plan enough time for pictures and make sure that you know what pictures you really would like to have taken and then go with the flow - Brian has great ideas. Brian, thanks for the great job! Friends and family loved the pictures. Don't be surprised when I knock on your door in a year or so to actually go to the places we missed out on at our engagement session! read more

Brian photographed our wedding on 7/13. His photos of us were awe inspiring, capturing the moments that will be precious for a lifetime. He was precise, prompt and the upmost professional. He catered his shoot for us to create works of art. Definitely check him out of you want one of the best in the business!!! His work speaks for itself and when you meet him, it just gets better. read more

I wish there were more than 5 stars to give because Brian and Michelle deserve it. The pictures they took at my engagement and wedding are breathtaking. Not to mention how FUN they are! Brian is so professional and anything you need he is there to help. I will never doubt that I had the absolute best photographer possible to share such a special day with. Anyone that has the opportunity to work with Brian is very fortunate. You rock Brian! read more

Brian is an amazing photographer! I can't say enough good things about him. Working with him was pleasant, he truly understands your needs. We had 2 weddings and he worked long hours without complaining. His creativity is phenomenal, he doesn't do the standard shots. He looks at the area, the lighting, the time of the day and just works his magic. I would recommend him to everyone! read more

Brian and his team, the day of our wedding, were amazing! Well actually they were amazing every time. Silver Creek County Club, our venue, actually gave us Brian's card and my husband fell in love with his photos and his very unique style. Not like traditional wedding photos, but just pure art. So we met with Brian at a coffee shop for about an hour and just fell in love with him. I am very camera shy so it was very important to me that I feel comfortable in front of whomever was going to be taking the pictures. Brian and Michelle did just that, starting with our engagement photos. Then the boudoir photos and, of course, our wedding photos. I can not rave enough about this dynamic duo. Not only did they make me feel comfortable but they become like family. Somehow Brian and Michelle are able to capture those moments that seemed to get missed and also make you feel amazing in them. Brian MacStay Photography is a shining example of professionalism and creativity. They were non intrusive and every one can't stop talking about the photos and what they saw the photographers go through to get them! This was a very emotional time for me not just because of the wedding but for other reasons and they still were able to make my husband and I feel very special that day. It was truly a dream come true and Brian captured exactly that. Thank you!!! read more

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I am so thankful that I met Brian Macstay and chose him to take the pictures of my daughter and now son-in-laws' special day! Brian is so professional, courteous, and easy going. Brian captured the day in such a creative way and the day will now live on forever. I was amazed how many moments throughout the day that Brian brought alive! Don't miss the opportunity to have the absolute best photographer around. I will definatley hire him for my next event! Brian thank you for capturing the day in such a special way! You are amazing!!!! read more

Picking a photographer is so important - the day will fly by but the photos will last forever! I looked online at various photographers and Brian's photos really stood out because of his artistic style. My hubby and I had never taken professional photos before so we wanted our engagement/wedding photos to be special and romantic. Our photos exceeded all expectations - they are so beautiful. Brian is also so great to work with and we had over 70 photos while we were still on the honeymoon and the rest within 2 months of the wedding! Other photographers can take up to 6 months. I seriously can't recommend Brian enough - he is truly an expert and the best there is! read more

If I could rate Brain a 10 out 5 stars I would, he is that GREAT! I knew when my fiancée and I got engaged that photos would be my NUMBER 1 ! That being said I talked to or "interviewed" over 20 people and looked at well over 100 pages! My fiancée and I are having an evening wedding and that posed a big problem for most, so we finally received a referral for Brain and I knew within 5 mins. he was the "one" I pinched my fiancée's leg and he knew that meant we are putting a deposit down and signing a contract! Brian is incredibly personable along with talented! As a bride I have so much I worry about and I know with Brian I will NOT have to worry! Brian lives in Concord and we are up in north end of wine country in a town of Cloverdale! We asked Brian if he would do our engagement pics at a local winery called Asti that we love! He traveled up with a second shooter (another professional photographer btw!) and we had a BLAST!! We started about 3 p.m. and he did not leave until 7!!! He never pressured us for time, in fact he wanted us to be relaxed and learn to be in front of the camera so on our wedding day we will be ready and less stressed! This was a great chance for all of us to get to know one another and we instantly became comfortable! Then he got us 10 images by 11:30 p.m. and 2 more the next day! Not only did he get them to us but they BEYOND exceeded any expectations we could have ever dreamed of! They are literally the most mind blowing photos I have ever seen! We have had hundreds , YES hundreds of likes on our fb page on all of them and NUMEROUS comments, messages, phone calls and texts about how incredible they are and how amazingly talented he is! I had 3 different people say if those are your engagement pics I cant wait for your wedding! Well guess, neither can I!! I could never stress how amazing he is and how if you value the most important memories of your life then you need Brain!! He made our pics not look posed and you can feel the love in every picture Brain really is the BEST photographer ever and if you are doing evening , he is your guy!!! read more

Brian is a true professional and an astonishing artist! As an event planner, we work with Brian Mac Stay Photography all the time and we are constantly awed by his work. He's a delight on the day of the wedding and throughout the planning process. Look no further for a wedding photographer- this is the best value and artwork you will find! read more

I can't say enough about Brian, he is extremely talented and an awesome guy to work with! He is a must hire and definitely worth the $$$ !!! He was more expensive then our venue, but well worth it!! read more