Everyone’s a “natural light” photographer, until there’s no light, LOL.

I’ve been mixing natural and artificial light both on location and in the studio for over 15 years.

I am very skilled and known for producing the “natural light” look without it. Most of my portraits and branding work have some combination of both.

Beware the “natural light only!” photographer who runs out of options when the sun doesn’t cooperate, leaving you with sad emoji face.

Most definitely. I have over a million dollar liability policy and can provide COI for any venue which requires it.

Yes, I’ve done a lot of music and celebrity photography over my career in NYC, and even though I moved to Indiana, I still do!

However, I have always photographed weddings. My first was in the early 2000s, and since then I’ve done weddings with under 25 guests and over 300. I’m an experienced photographer in just about all situations that you can imagine, which gives me a incredible technical skill along with flexibility and calmness in my approach.

Every wedding photographer says “WILL TRAVEL!” but truly, few will ever shoot a destination wedding.

I have travelled the world over for my photography and am experienced in the meticulous planning that goes into a successful location shoot. Researching venues, locations, transportation, I’ve done it all, and provide a calm presence in the center of chaos to bring your lovely plan to life.

For most wedding photographers, the answer to this question is:

“As many as I can!”

I am different. My goal is not to do 75 weddings a year, or even 25. I find that when a photographer does a large number of weddings, or multiple weddings in a weekend, the quality of the work suffers.

I limit myself to 12 bookings a year.

That’s it. Twelve.

Never two in one weekend.

When I’m booked up, I’m
booked up.

I can pencil it in for 48 hours, but because I limit my bookings to 12 a year, that’s the best I can do. If another client contacts me about the same date, I will contact you and give you first refusal.

A signed contract with all the details (provided by me) and a
non-refundable retainer, which is 40% of your total cost, will hold
the date.

Yes, of course, don’t be silly.
$400 engagement sessions are one hour and are discounted 50% if you have signed a wedding contract with me. Edited images are delivered to you via a secure personal online gallery with full printing and sharing rights.

Book my top package and the engagement session is on me!

Yes, I only do 12 full weddings a year.

Book early.

Elopements/City Hall type weddings not included. Contact me for info.

Package names courtesy of Spaceballs the Movie

Ridiculous

Single photographer

6 hours of coverage

Secure online gallery

Sneak peek image drop

Full printing and sharing rights

$2350

Ludicrous

Single photographer

9 hours of coverage

Secure online gallery

Sneak peek image drop

Full printing and sharing rights

12x12 Wedding album

$3550

Plaid

Two photographers

Full day coverage

Secure online gallery

Sneak peek image drop

Full printing rights

12x12 Wedding album

Complimentary engagement session

$4250

A second photographer can be added to the former two packages for $500 if desired.

If the guest list is under 100 and the entire wedding occurs in one location, I will be the only photographer.

City Hall weddings/elopements I will be the only photographer.

See Wedding Pricing for other information.

We will examine the details of your day to make sure you have the appropriate coverage. Of course, if things change during the day, coverage can be extended in one hour increments at the price noted in your contract.

When you work with me, you will get an exclusive “sneak peek” of 5-10 shots the DAY AFTER the wedding, suitable for Instagram and sending out to the world. No horrible dark grainy cell-phone pics! Yay!

No one does this.

You will receive the processed gallery of all the selects (200-500 images) within four weeks of the ceremony, usually less. I don’t believe in taking 6-8 weeks to deliver photos. If your package includes an album, expect it between 6-10 weeks from the ceremony, usually dependent on the printer. I design all of my own albums, no outsourcing to China.

This isn’t 1985, I’m not going to hold your images hostage like the old days. Your pictures will come with full ownership rights for sharing, publishing, and printing at the lab of your choice.

To make it easy, though, I will provide professional lab printing options, handled completely online, for ridiculously reasonable prices.

I am a Canon shooter, currently shooting with Canon R5 and “L” lenses, and I use Profoto lighting gear. I have also been known to throw some film cameras into the mix.

I contract out with some exceptional videographers to complete the whole shebang. I will refer you and you will contact them directly, no crazy markups here!

Yep! Start clearing out the conference room…I’ll be there early! I’ve done over 400 quality headshots in two mornings. The key is organization and execution.

Awesome!

You are my best customer.

I have a reputation for making portraits fun, rewarding, and easy. I have actually given seminars on the subject, and by photographing literally thousands of celebrities (some easier than others, ask me about Tommy Lee Jones) I have developed techniques to make the experience as fun as picking out your ice cream flavor at Baskin-Robbins.

I jest, but only a little!

Yep, and also your rooftop, private jet, houseboat, bank vault, penthouse suite, automotive dealership, and other places. You name it, I can do it.

You bet your diploma I do, and get ready, because your friends will be jealous.

And before you ask:

Two locations, two hours, 10 retouched selects

$400

Book fall and spring session get $100 off total

It’s a bit complex, but yes I can get them syndicated through AP or other outlets, the rate is dependent on many factors.

1. You contact me

2. We have a coffee, or a phone or ZOOM consultation

3. You book me and agree on a date

4. I send you a cool thing to fill out to get to know you/your business/your goals better

5. We schedule the shoot

6. We do the shoot

7. I edit the images and send you a link for download

8. You Insta/Tweet/ Website to the world your newfound Brandedness!
   
   Book successive discounted sessions to ensure quality new content!

You want credentials? I’ve got ‘em.

BFA Miami University
MFA Florida State University

Adjunct Professor, Digital Photography, Manchester U.

Getty Images, NYC, 15+ years
AP Images, NYC 10+ years

www.brianach.com

*Multiple Sundance, Venice, and Tribeca Film Festivals, 24 seasons New York Fashion Week

*One of two all-access photographers for the “Concert for Obama” in Washington D.C. during second inauguration

*Tour photographer with for Prince, Journey, Jay-Z, Def Leppard, and others

*Photographed five presidents

*Founder "Shoot With A Pro" producing behind-the-scenes informational videos

Published worldwide and in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, WORTH, Newsweek, TIME, Bon Appétit, NY Magazine, GQ, BMW Roundel, Travel and Leisure, among hundreds of others

*Photographed weddings in NY, NJ, Indiana, Oregon, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Palm Springs, Mexico, etc. including celebrity weddings

*Hung out in Prince’s dressing
room A LOT

Yep! I’ve taught seminars and in the classroom at the college level. I also teach privately and am working on an online course.

I’m very good at explaining things in a logical way, while keeping things interesting and keeping my students motivated!

Contact me for private instruction.

Probably my 1973 BMW 2002Tii.