Brittany Bender Photography

  • Woman Owned

Hello there! I’m Brittany, a San Diego based micro wedding and elopement photographer who loves to travel all over the globe!

I’m just a human first who's a sucker for connection. I’m not here to stage manage your relationship or turn your day into a styled shoot...or worse, something fabricated to go viral on the ‘gram. Your real life is so, so much more important. I’m here to witness what’s already there and hold up a giant mirror to it.

Whether you’re planning a cozy backyard wedding or a cliffside elopement just the two of you, my goal is to create a relaxed, welcoming space focused on the unique, ordinary details that make your connection yours.

If that’s what you’re looking for, then I would truly love nothing more than to hear from you!

  • Wandering Since 2021

What Couples Are Saying

Read reviews from couples who’ve worked with this photographer and shared their elopement experience.

  • 5-stars

    Brittany absolutely exceeded all my expectations and brought my wedding photo dreams to LIFE! From the moment we connected, Brittany was very communicative, responsive, and provided feedback on all my thoughts and questions. She never made me feel like I was annoying her with a million questions. She helped me narrow down the location and figure out logistics, which was so helpful!

    Day of, she radiated the most warming, caring, and fun energy and personality! She was so easy to like and feel comfortable around - it truly felt like she was our friend. She was patient with us running a bit behind, but never made us feel like we were rushed. I also typically feel a bit uncomfortable in front of a camera, but Brittany made it feel all so natural and fun.

    Now to the pictures - they are EVERYTHING I DREAMED OF AND MORE! Absolutely stunning and breathtaking. During a planning meeting, I told Brittany that I wanted to be able to feel the emotions behind the photos, and that's exactly what she did! As I look back at photos, I'm instantly brought back to the moment and can feel the love shining through.

    I can't say enough good things about Brittany and her incredible skill set. I would 100% recommend her in a heartbeat. Brittany, thank you so so much!

    Reyna + Marco
  • 5-stars

    Brittany was truly one of the highlights of our wedding day. I honestly can’t express how grateful I am that we got to work with her. We planned a small, intimate ceremony with a strong focus on intention, relationships, and connection and Brittany not only understood that vision, she ran with it.

    Throughout the entire planning process, she was professional, warm, and incredibly thoughtful. She really listened to us, took the time to understand the heart of our relationship, and knew exactly how to translate that into the most beautiful, meaningful photographs. Her ability to capture the feeling behind each moment is just unreal.

    Every photo she delivered feels authentic, tangible, and full of emotion. I could cry happy tears knowing we’ll be able to look back at these photos for the rest of our lives and remember exactly how we felt on that day.

    If you’re looking for a photographer who is not only wildly talented, but also kind, intuitive, and truly invested in telling your story, I wholeheartedly recommend Brittany. She has an incredible gift and working with her was an absolute joy.

    Meghan + Derek
  • 5-stars

    From the very first email to the delivery of our final gallery, Brittany made the entire process feel effortless. She was responsive, organized, and genuinely excited for us, which made us feel so supported and cared for. Every step of the way, she communicated clearly and made sure we felt confident and comfortable.

    What stood out the most was how personal she made the experience. She remembered the little details we mentioned, checked in to see how we were doing, and made us feel like our wedding was just as important to her as it was to us. Those thoughtful touches made us feel extra special and truly valued as clients.

    During our session, Brittany was such a calming and encouraging presence. She guided us when we needed direction but also gave us space to be ourselves. We never felt awkward in front of the camera because she created an environment that was fun, natural, and full of genuine joy.

    I hope we get a chance to work with Brittany again someday, and I know that anyone else who does will absolutely love their photos like we do.

    Chelsea + George
  • 5-stars

    Brittany made our engagement shoot a blast, and so comfortable for us both — no small feat for two camera-shy and generally introverted people! We loved all her input on creative direction, wardrobe, and setting, and the end result was clearly better for it. Brittany couldn't be more pleasant or stress-free to work with. Best of all, we LOVE our photos, and how naturally they capture our love. Highly recommend!!

    Mary + Katie
  • 5-stars

    Brittany was amazing to work with from start to finish! We absolutely loved how our maternity photos turned out and I still tear up looking through them. As people who aren't super comfortable taking photos to begin with, this whole process was a bit out of our comfort zone, but Brittany made the experience super enjoyable, comfortable, and fun which we really appreciated! She got to know us as a couple and did not ask us to do any overly posed shots which we loved. Plus we got our full gallery within a couple weeks! Highly recommend booking with Brittany for your photo needs. She's a wonderful human and super talented!

    Alma + Richard
  • 5-stars

    I have absolutely no words to describe our wedding photos because “amazing” “breathtaking” and “beautiful” just don’t seem like enough! As people who usually aren’t too comfortable in front of the camera, Brittany made us feel so comfortable throughout our day. If you’re looking for a photographer who will really capture your love in a candid, non-posed way, you need Brittany! She was so communicative, fun, and professional. I can’t thank you enough for these incredible photos, I still tear up every time I look at them. THANK YOU!!

    Kellie + Zach
  • 5-stars

    Brittany was incredible to work with and we were so happy to have here as our wedding photographer! She made the wedding process so much easier for us and really helped us plan and visualize our day. She was always quick to respond to our questions and she also provided lots of helpful tips in preparing for our wedding day! I would recommend Brittany time and time again. She will capture the moments of your special day that you and your loved ones will be able to cherish forever!

    Eric + Elissa
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