Wedding Inspiration and Behind-the-Scenes 

THE JOURNAL

What It’s Like to Have Me as Your Photo + Video Team on Your Wedding Day

Bride and groom embracing at a Nashville wedding, captured by Brandon Allan Photography
(Nashville Wedding Photographer & Filmmaker)

One Team. One Story.

As a documentary-style Nashville wedding photographer, my job is to keep things flowing naturally so your day doesn’t feel staged.

When you hire separate teams for photo and video, things can get messy.
Shots get blocked. Timelines get tight. And you spend more time coordinating than actually enjoying your wedding.

That’s why I do things differently.

As a Nashville wedding photographer and filmmaker, I handle both — and that changes everything.
One team. One story.
Your story.

📍 Nashville + Charleston

I’m based in Nashville but also regularly work as a Charleston wedding videographer, especially for couples looking for a documentary-style, cinematic approach. Whether we’re walking the city or tucked away at a countryside venue, I bring the same intentional, laid-back energy to every celebration.

Want to see a full Charleston wedding? Check one out here →

Want to see a full Nashville Photo + Video wedding? Check one out here →

Nashville Tn engagement session at the Capitol building

I’m Laid-Back — But Never Checked Out

I won’t hover. I won’t over-direct.
But I will step in when it matters — to catch the light, to give you space, to let the moment breathe.

You won’t have to ask where I am. I’ll already be there, camera in hand, documenting it as it unfolds.

Like this approach? Let’s talk about your day.
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Here’s a glimpse of what it actually looks and feels like when I’m your photo + video team on the day.

TTrue-to-You Storytelling

I shoot in a documentary style that prioritizes emotion over perfection.
That means:

  • No fake laughs
  • No stiff poses
  • No over-the-top edits

Just timeless, natural storytelling — through both photo and film — that actually feels like you.

Nashville couple enjoying a drink before their grand entrance

Your People Matter

Some of the best moments of the day happen between the big events.

A hand on your shoulder. A tear your dad tried to hide. A quiet moment with your best friend.

As your wedding photographer and videographer, I’m always looking for those in-between moments that remind you what the day felt like — not just how it looked.

The Day Goes Fast — I Help You Feel It Again

Every couple says it:

“It all felt like a blur.”

That’s exactly why I do this.

You don’t just get proof that it happened — you get a visual record that takes you back to it.
The hugs, the toasts, the dance floor chaos — captured naturally, with zero pressure.

A fun ring photo of the groom carrying the bride in Nashville

Final Thoughts:

You deserve more than just good photos or a highlight reel — you deserve a storyteller who actually sees you. Someone who shows up, blends in, and documents your day in a way that feels effortless and honest.

If that’s what you’re looking for, I’d love to connect.
Let’s tell your story the way it really felt.

🖤 Inquire here
📍 Based in Nashville | Also booking Charleston weddings
📅 Now booking 2025 + 2026 dates

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