Bryan founded A Bryan Photo in 2002, and weddings have been the cornerstone of his business. He finds a sense of calm in the chaos of a wedding day, and it is that energy that keeps him inspired year after year. His constant aim is capturing classic images through analog mediums. His work has been featured in PDN's Top Knots, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Real Simple Weddings. He lives in Birmingham with his wife Ashley and two wonderful boys, Noah and Gavin.
Craig Johnson is the chief strategist and co-founder of Matchstic. A native Atlantan, Craig graduated from Georgia State University and for his entire career he has worked on the business side of creative. His vision for the company was to create a place where smart creatives could thrive and produce work that generates real change for business. Craig was named to the Top 40 Under 40 business leaders in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle at the age of 31.
Ritzy Bee Events is a wedding planning and production firm that specializes in crafting uniquely styled wedding experiences. With more than twelve years of design, planning and production behind them, Maria Cooke and Kelly Seizert bring focus, fresh perspective, creativity and detailed planning to weddings and other special occasions. Maria and Kelly collaborate on their client's wants and whims, creating and executing sensory and personalized events for brides, grooms, and their families. Their work has been featured in many national and local publications including Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES, Southern Living, Town & Country Weddings and Washingtonian Bride & Groom.
Branden joined the A Bryan Photo team in 2008 and quickly put his design degree to work. He has worked hard to create a workflow that focuses on printed presentation. Whether he's printing fine art photographs or designing albums, Branden strives to put more physical images in our client's hands. He is also the creative director of our Super 8 films. He and his wife Lindsey enjoy working in their garden and playing with their dog, Penny.
Ever since Ashley joined the staff in 2009, she has been improving our client communication. She is a great mediator between artist and client, making sure that both are happy and their needs are met. While she loves her time in the studio, she would rather be performing a modern dance piece or reading a classic novel. Ashley is also the world's greatest wife (to Bryan) and mom to Noah & Gavin.
ALSO
Dena Robertson - Cypress Fine Albums
Dena Robertson is the founder of Cypress Fine Handmade Albums & Boxes. As a fine artist, she decided to make her own museum quality presentation for her images. After researching archival material and the ancient art of bookmaking, Dena design her first album. Today Cypress is one of the most loved and respected album companies in the industry and is the exclusive album choice for all A Bryan Photo clients. Dena will speak on how important it is for a photographer partner with remarkable vendors.
Bill Pyne - Richard Photo Lab
Richard Photo Lab is a trusted partner of photographers across the country. Their full service photo lab is located in Los Angeles, CA. Richard Photo pride themselves in listening to photographers’ needs and helping them achieve the results that they and their clients expect. Richard Photo has worked as A Bryan Photo's exclusive lab for 3 years now and is an integral part of what makes their brand stand out. Bill Pyne will be here to answer any questions that students have about film and their amazing lab. Bill will make a leap into to the medium of film easy and enjoyable.