Brandon Wong Photography

Everyone thought we were crazy to book a photographer in California being that we are from NYC… until they saw the pictures. Brandon and Katrina flew out from Cali to shoot our barn wedding in NJ. They were amazing. It was like hanging with old friends the entire day. All our guests commented on how sweet and funny they were. They went above and beyond their call. Katrina put on every boutineer for the guys because she was the only one who knew how to do it and she did it with a smile. Brandon was scaling shaky looking ladders in the barn to capture awesome shots. They were ninjas all night. During the ceremony I never even noticed them. Before the wedding, they were even giving us advice and pointers for the big day. They are truly the most lovely people and I’m overjoyed we had them do our wedding. The pictures were more than words could describe. Also, we got them back in 1 month! I mean… that’s basically unheard of! I wish i could give them 100 stars. Without any reservations… you should hire them for your wedding.

Let’s just start with the face that I reside in and had my wedding in NYC and hired BWP to fly across the country to shoot my wedding. I have a lot of respect for a well-​run business, which is rare find… but BWP is that rare gem!
I met Brandon many years ago in the NJ/​NYC area through a family member and essentially became family friends with him and his family. I later met his then girlfriend, now wife and business partner, Katrina on a vacation. Fast forward many years later, I got engaged and was looking around for a photographer. Living in New York City, I figured it would be more convenient to hire someone locally and that there were plenty to choose from but I honestly couldn’t find the work of a photographer I loved. I knew Brandon and Katrina had a wedding photography business via Facebook and every so often, I’d see their amazing work pop up on my newsfeed. I decided to contact them to see if they were available – luckily they were and do travel for weddings (across the country and internationally!). Brides/​grooms/​couples – if you somehow come across BWP but you’re not local, seriously have no fear! They are so on top of their game that a face-​to-​face isn’t needed.
Quick notes about my wedding: 2-​day wedding /​2 locations in NYC. Up until the day of the wedding, they answered all my questions and eased any anxieties I had. They confirmed all the details with me beforehand and showed up on time each day, prepared. They have a photojournalist style, which I prefer and love, but they were still willing to snap a few standard family portraits that my parents wanted!
They worked around us without interfering both days to capture some of best candid/​intimate/​vulnerable shots of my wedding. We did a few staged shots that felt awkward for me and my husband but they made it fun and comfortable for both of us and got us so many great pictures! During family portraits, their attention to detail showed. They made sure everyone’s suits were buttoned, hand positioning in place, etc… really made those photos THAT much better. Rather than feeling like someone was following you with a camera all day, you felt like it was just two old friends of yours chatting away while taking photos here and there. They’re just an amazing duo and clearly passionate about what they do!
I honestly could keep writing about how great Brandon & Katrina are but I’m just going to finish with this: They are truly a spectacular team – professional, truly talented, and down-​to-​earth! Their attention to details, their eye for pictures is just WOW. You won’t regret going with BWP.

We got married in September 2015 and one of the first things we did for our wedding planning was find our photographers. We looked through all the amazing photographers in the Los Angeles area, and Brandon Wong Photography jumped out like Air Jaws from a sea of excellent photographers. We quickly contacted them, and they even more quickly responded to us.
At the time, my fiancé and I were long-​distance and we wanted our engagement shoot to be done at Griffiths Observatory on a Sunday before I had to catch a flight at noon, so they went out of their way to wake up way early to do our engagement shoot! Brandon and Katrina took turns posing for us because we had no idea how to pose. It was a super fun experience. We used these engagement shots for so many parts of our wedding: save the dates, invitations, reception portrait, guestbook etc.
On our wedding day, Brandon and Katrina arrived early to capture us getting ready separately. They were efficient and with the extra time they found unique shots around our reception. They have classic and funny ideas, exactly what we were hoping for. And for those unique vantage points, Brandon has no boundaries for what he is willing to put his body through. Every now and then, you will see out the corner of your eye, a photographer with his entire body on the floor, twerking his camera, trying to find that perfect angle. To my surprise, this is all really subtle and doesn’t detract from anything. Also, when it comes to the massive families trying to get into pictures, Brandon and Katrina are polite, professional, commandos that will get every single important family and friend shot that you need.
To our surprise, Brandon and Katrina went through thousands of photos, made them look extra special and sent us all of them in only a month after our wedding! Not only did we get all the original quality photos, they created a preview slideshow of their favorite shots the day before they sent us all the pictures. The photos included the classic must-​haves with family and friends, cake, rings, dresses etc, and they included breathtakingly grand shots from afar, and the artistically detailed pictures of all the small pieces we planned for our reception.
BOTTOM LINE: We are unbelievably happy, grateful, and lucky to have had Brandon and Katrina document our wedding!

I’m sure that everything I have to say has already been said so I’ll try to keep this concise. If there were an infinite amount of stars to give, I would give them all, plus 10 more for good measure to Brandon and Katrina. They are the nicest, most genuine people you could ever meet. They both have infectious personalities of warmth and charisma and I cannot imagine anyone who would not feel their excitement and passion for what they do immediately.
Brandon and Katrina were the first photographers my wife and I met (we only met 3 companies). When we walked out of their studio, my wife turned to me and said, «I love them! You know we have to hire them, right?» And that we did.
Fast forward nearly a year later, an engagement shoot and a wedding, I still look back on our engagement and wedding photos with awe and heartfelt gratitude. Brandon and Katrina are both wildly talented and work tirelessly at their craft. They captured the tiniest details from our wedding day and were able to photograph our wedding in what I felt was the truest form — highlighting the laughter, joy, and overwhelming emotions that was my wedding day.
Brandon and Katrina are amazing photographers, and above that, amazing and wonderful people. Best. Decision. Ever.

Brandon and Katrina are incredible at what they do, it’s no wonder they have so many great reviews. When we met the two of them we instantly knew we would be in good hands. The day of the wedding almost every guest talked about how great our photographer was. He made our wedding party, family, and friends laugh, making everyone comfortable with the camera. It was important to us to have a photographer we got along with, especially because we were going to spend the majority of the day with them. Brandon ended up being extremely kind and such great company throughout the entire day.
When we first met with Brandon the day of, we asked about a couple shots of details that we wanted and he told us that he got those shots already. Later on, when I asked about other pictures I wanted to make sure we got, he said they got them already again. I knew then to just stop asking. It was such a great feeling to be able to trust them to get the best pictures, have one less thing to worry about, and just enjoy the day. The pictures we ended up getting are definitely one of our favorite parts of the wedding.
The review also wouldn’t be complete without a shout out to their photo booth. There was always a line for it, it was so easy to use, and the instantly printed pictures were great quality. The best part was how they quickly posted the photobooth pictures to facebook.
So, in sum, Brandon and Katrina are phenomenal photographers and awesome people. It’s really hard to write a review that reflects just how generous, kind, and smart they are and how it’s reflected in their work. They captured the most beautiful photos that we will always be grateful for.

There are truly no words that can describe how amazing Brandon & Katrina are. From the first time we met them, my husband and I knew they would be the perfect fit. Photography was one of the one things I wanted to splurge on since pictures last forever. They have amazing response time, gave us helpful direction during our engagement pictures and made sure we got all the shots we wanted during the wedding.
The day of the wedding, they arrived early to scope out different areas to take pictures around our hotel. They were never in our way while we were getting ready and even came up with creative ways to get the perfect shot at the hotel and ceremony site. Our family, bridal party, and wedding coordinator raved about how professional they were.
The reason why I initially gravitated towards them was because they had a very photo journalistic view. Our pictures weren’t just the standard lovey-​dovey prom pictures, they got creative and we ended up with the most amazing engagement and wedding pictures.
I can’t recommend them enough. I still look back at our pictures and think about how amazing of a job they did. They truly captured everything we wanted from our special day.

Our wedding planner recommended Brandon Wong Photography to us, & we worked mainly with Tana Gandhi. Brandon, Katrina, & Tana were such a pleasure to work with. Brandon & Katrina always responded promptly whenever we had a question or issue come up. We loved Tana’s bright, vivid colors & lively style; it’s what drew us to her work. Our engagement photos turned out so beautifully. We were so amazed at how they all turned out. She really surpassed our expectations. Our wedding photos were ALMOST perfect. There was an issue with some photos of the Groom, Groomsmen, & our two pugs not being included in the final album. Brandon & Tana did everything they could to try to find them, but unfortunately they could not. We actually have video footage of the second shooter taking these photos during the Groom’s getting ready session, so the only thing we can conclude is that the photos were somehow lost. As much as it pains me to do this, I can only give them 4 stars, instead of the 5 stars they truly deserve. Overall, our wedding photos were beautiful, & it was a pleasure to work with Tana. She was very accommodating, professional, & friendly throughout the whole process, & she was very patient with my family & friends.

My husband and I are so grateful to have worked with the Brandon Wong team to make our wedding day magical! With all the moving parts and people, we know we couldn’t have pulled off a flawless ceremony and reception without Associate Photographer Tana Gandhi’s help!
Tana worked as our primary photographer for both our engagement session and wedding day. From moment one, she made us feel not only excited about documenting our journey, but also extremely comfortable throughout the process.
Tana proved time and time again to have a fantastic eye, from her classically beautiful portraits at the venues, to her more adventurous images captured along the California coast (utilizing light, negative space, silhouettes, you name it!).
Every step of the way, Tana encouraged us, explored with us, and helped us move through the series of events flawlessly. We adored working with her, and can’t recommend her work highly enough. Work with Tana, and your day will be captured magically!

Short version: I am obsessed.
There are no words for this husband/​wife duo. All you need is one visit to their home/​studio to meet them and you’ll be hooked onto their warm personalities, professionalism, and kindness. They make you feel so comfortable — like you’ve known them forever and are catching up with old friends — and answer ALL of your questions (and by ALL I mean… e-​mail after e-​mail after e-​mail OCD bride style) with as much grace and patience as the very first. After posting our wedding photos on Facebook, we received tons of messages of future-​brides asking us who our photographers were — that just speaks to how high quality and how different their style is from your typical wedding photography.
I e-​mailed and met with dozens of photographers — there are so many styles out there and so many in SoCal to choose from… it’s really overwhelming. And every other photographer is perfectly nice, have a nice style, blahblahblah — but nothing that ever stood out. Just the same old stuff that I saw on wedding blogs through my 1.5 years of wedding planning — but Brandon and Katrina? A WHOOLLEEE other ballgame. They have such a distinct style — it’s a great combination of romantic, dramatic, and natural — they captured my wedding day in such a natural way… a lot of my friends who didn’t make it to the wedding and other acquaintances said they felt like they were there… reliving all of the little moments, the emotion, the happiness and the energy. THAT“S how you know they are the best.
They also started their own photobooth company on the side — eveyrone ooh’ed and aah’ed over the minimalist style of the equipment, the photobooth attendance was SO NICE — just really really great, and everyone had a blast with it. It was like nothing I’d seen before at a wedding and it’s open concept so you can fit up to 20 people in a photo!!! So amazing — you’re not cramped in a little booth that can only seat 3 people. HIGHLY recommended.
In the end, I can’t say enough about Brandon and Katrina — you will NOT regret hiring them. The wedding day goes by so fast that you blink and it’s gone… spending a little more on your photography and hiring Brandon & Katrina will be the best decision you could make :)

We hired Brandon and Katrina for our engagement shoot and wedding. Brandon and Katrina are incredibly talented and artistic. Their photographs are absolutely stunning, precise, and creative. Their style is effortlessly tasteful and natural and they avoid overly posed or awkward shots. Best of all, they are so respectful, fun, and welcoming which made all our guests fall in love with them! They are truly passionate about their work and go the extra mile to capture creative shots and the BEST photos. It was so refreshing to work with a team that is not only amazing at what they do but has equally amazing personalities.

My husband and I have been photographed by Brandon and Katrina three times, and each time has been such an amazing experience. These two have the ability to capture beautiful moments all while being professional and fun at the same time! Their creative and artistic eyes for light, color and composition never cease to amaze us.
Brandon and Katrina shot our wedding last April and we could not have been happier with our photographs and our experience with them. Our (very large) bridal party could not stop talking about how fun it was to be shot by them. We sat down with our family and friends to share the photos with them and they were in such awe that some of them were even brought to tears.
These two are the most talented and hard working people we have ever met and we could not recommend them enough!

I have been in the wedding industry for a decade… and worked with hundreds of photographers as a wedding planner. But guess what, Brandon and Katrina REALLY stood out to me.
Top pet peeves of a wedding photographer:
1. Lack of Professionalism
2. Business attire– I have seen photographers wear the most ghetto outfits, boxers hanging out… see through shirts… ripped up converse shoes… the works
3. Photographers that are just doing it for the money
Thank goodness Brandon and Katrina is no where close to this spectrum of the list.
Once greeted by their presence, you can feel their energy. It’s high, consistent, fun and loving. They are truly a dynamic duo. They will give you clear instructions how to stand, pose, and be candid.
Passion is everything.
They have passion.
Look at their work. It’s beautiful!
You don’t want to hire a photographer who has a sour face because they are shooting a 12 hour wedding. You want Brandon and Katrina, photographers, artists, real down to earth people who loves what they do and care to capture every amazing moment for you to look back on and be like «omg, I remember that moment.»
5 hours of your life at a venue is overwhelming and they’re there to capture all the small details for you to look back on and realize how amazing your event was put together.
My best advice to any couple or client, always hire vendors that you feel comfortable with and

You can rest assured that your wedding photos are in good hands with Brandon and Katrina. Wedding photos were a top priority for me and they captured everything beautifully. Actually, beautifully isn’t giving their work enough credit. Each photo is truly a work of art.
It’s an investment for sure but I have no regrets. I will be looking at these photos for years to come and each time I know they will bring back the happy memories of the day. I can go on and on about the photos but they really do speak for themselves.
Let’s also talk about the energy and professionalism that Brandon and Katrina possess. They gave us clear directions for poses that put us in the most flattering light. They carried an upbeat attitude the entire day. They were on time to everything (they actually showed up early for getting ready photos). By the end of the day, I felt like they were family.

I work in luxury bridal fashion, so I have seen more than my fair share of professional wedding photographers. That combined with my husband’s film & media background translated into VERY high expectations when searching for our wedding photographers. We didn’t just want someone who captured beautiful photos. We wanted photographers who could truly capture the raw emotion of these special moments.
Brandon + Katrina’s images have a truly magical quality about them. They capture moments in a way that is not only creative and beautiful, but incredibly heartfelt. Every single one of their images is stunning perfection.
In case there is some part of you that doesn’t want to book B+K on the spot, like, RIGHT NOW based on the above information, let’s just talk about the fact that they are the two most wonderful people that my husband and I have ever met. That is no exaggeration. They brought such a wonderful energy to our wedding day and to every interaction we had with them.
I could keep going on all day about these two… but I think their work speaks for itself:
Also, our photobooth was through their company Photobooth Supply Co., and it was absolutely perfect. Sleek and beautiful, and captured really gorgeous images. And the backdrop was STUNNING. It was a huge hit.
Long story short: We are never letting anyone else photograph us ever again. B+K are perfection. :)

We couldn’t have asked for better photographers than Brandon & Katarina. They were calm, professional and pleasant from day one, and really made everything as easy as possible.
We found out about BWP photography through a woman at one of the bridal boutiques. After checking out examples of their work and having a Skype meeting, we knew it would work out great. Not only did all of our guests (and us) enjoy their personalities on the day-​of the wedding, the actual photos came out beautifully. There are so many photos to choose from! We love their creative eye and unique looks. They also provided our photo booth, which our guests absolutely LOVED. We got to design our own background for the prints, which they were very open about.
Overall, the whole experience was seamless before, during and after the wedding and we are absolutely thrilled with the way our wedding will be remembered. Thank you BWP!

Brandon and Katrina… the most talented, energetic, enthusiastic and courteous photographers you will encounter! They shot both our engagement session and wedding, and we are so happy with the results.
We had been to plenty of weddings before and were always annoyed with photographers and various other vendors getting in the way of the guests. B&K are completely opposite of that. In almost every situation, even while my wife and I were the center of attention, B&K were ducking, kneeling and even on the floor to make sure they were not blocking the guests’ views. They got amazing shots of every moment and in the most artistic way possible.
They were also very professional. They arrived hours before the event and made sure to have different angles planned out beforehand.
Aside from their amazing ability to take photos, they are just some of the most genuine people you will meet. They know how weddings are and know the things that work well for both the bride and groom. They make everyone feel comfortable and get everyone in a cheery mood even when things get tough.
They are seriously a dream team and a pleasure to work with and we highly highly highly recommend them!

Words are not enough to describe how wonderful Brandon and Katrina are. Our wedding was in Peru and they shot the most amazing photos that I could ever dream of.
I have to say, I am very very picky and tend to have big expectations. With Brandon and Katrina I got that and even more. They were quick to respond to all my questions, punctual, reliable and just amazing young professionals.
B + K, thanks so much for everything you have both done for us. I couldn’t have asked for better professionals photographing the most important day of my life.

Brandon and Katrina beautifully captured our wedding in April 2014. From the first moment I met them, I was so impressed by their talent and professionalism. As we walked through their process at our first meeting, I was blown away by how they elevated everyday objects into creative shots and reflections. Their enthusiasm is definitely contagious and we saw this first hand at our engagement shoot! What I love most about their images is the emotion they capture in each photo. Looking through our own wedding photos, I can feel the joy and love in every image! Brandon and Katrina were the first wedding vendors we booked and we wouldn’t have had it any other way! We can’t recommend them enough! Here are just a few (of MANY) more reasons we love them…
— Passionate about wedding photography
— Attention to detail — They make sure the entire photo is beautiful, and its not uncommon for them to move a branch or leaves to make sure the shot is perfect!
— Responsive — They are prompt to respond to emails/​phone calls
— Creative — They find interesting (and flattering!) angles and aren’t afraid to get on the floor or climb a tree for the perfect shot.
We can’t wait to work with them again!
As a side note – We also booked their photobooth company (Photobooth Supply Co.) for our wedding. Everyone loved the backdrop (we used Spangled) and the props (the horse head mask was a popular and hilarious option)! I loved that I could provide my own personalized logo, the prints were top quality and that the photos were available THE NEXT DAY for our guests to download from Facebook!

Brandon and Katrina are our lifetime photographers. Long after they decide to put down their cameras when they are old and gray, we will continue to bug them to please take photos for us. We have used them for our engagement shoot, our wedding, our maternity shoot, our 1 year old family shoot, and I hope to use them every single year until they are sick and tired of our faces. And this is coming from somebody who doesn’t even like to be photographed. I just like it when THEY take my photos because they make me look so good!
After every single session, they were prompt with the turnaround of our photos and absolutely accommodating in every way. I have recommended them to all of my friends, without a hint of reserve.
But B+K are not JUST incredible photographers, they are also 2 of the sweetest, most genuine, most humble, and cutest couples I know. I know, it’s barfing-​ly unfair how awesome they are in just everything — but instead of hating, you can’t help but really just feel happy for these two. It’s a rare thing, really. :)

This review is long over due, I mean, really, really over due.
Brandon Wong Photography is, without a doubt, the best wedding photography team in Southern California. Both Brandon and Katrina have so much talent.
I first met Brandon and Katrina back in 2009, in the middle of planning our February 2010 wedding. And from the get go, I loved their enthusiasm. After reviewing their portfolio, I was taken back with how much emotion could be depicted in a photograph, I knew immediately that Brandon and Katrina were our photographers. Working with them for our engagement shoot was so much fun and we knew that the wedding day was going to be great.
Here are a few important factors when working with Brandon and Katrina.
— Extremely professional
— Creative and artistic
— Composition is beautiful and flawless
— They listen — totally important
— They are stealth, you hardly see them but the shot is incredible
— Completely worth it for incredible memories
I look forward to the day that we get to work with them again on another occasion.