Tommy Brown Photographer

I am not someone who loves to be photographed. I am also someone who is extremely budget conscious. So why would I be interested in spending money on something I don't like to be a part of? That was my question from the start. But something funny happened... Early on, as we investigated our photography options, Tommy expressed an interest in our day that was quite a bit more 'artisitic' in nature than anyone else we spoke to. That appealed to me. With some trepidation, we decided to commit and can not even begin to tell you how glad we are. As other's have said, Tommy is--and his portfolio speaks to this--an extremely gifted artist with the lens. He is also--another sentiment commonly echoed--an amazing human being. He is warm and welcoming and enables everyone to be at ease with being part of his art. Our day was amazing. One week later, we've already been able to see the proofs up for two or so days and expect to see the prints and receive the CD soon. One other thing...part of our challenge when looking for a photographer was finding someone who would be willing to photograph a same-sex ceremony. Not only did this mean we needed to find someone who could appreciate the joy of loving between two loving individuals, but it also meant we needed someone who would be able to find the 'capture worthy moments' in a ceremony and reception which weren't traditional-- we didn't have a first dance, a cake, etc.--Tommy captured OUR wedding--a day which was uniquely ours and which his images will bring back to us for years and years to come. Don't hesitate as I did-- seriously-- you will not regret the decision to have Tommy Brown as your photographer...and I will look forward to seeing the amazing work he does for all of you in the future!

My Partner (now my wife) and I had different opinions about do we want a photographer at our wedding. I wanted and she did not, she is also not a fan of being in front of a camera. So we started looking just to see who was out there. We found Tommy Brown and were instantly amazed by his photos on his website and he did even compare to others that we had looked at. We had an oppurtunity to meet Tommy before the wedding and tell him a little bit about what our day would look like. We did not have many of the traditional things you would see at a wedding reception (dancing and cake) it was more of a dinner with our closest friends and family. Tommy was able to capture some truly beautiful moments. His photos tell the story of our wedding day, and what a beautiful story it was. He even helped us both to feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and many times we didn't even know he was there. He truly has an artistic eye and is able to capture beautiful moments.

Tommy is an artist and has a great eye for photography! His pictures were absolutely beautiful, and he has an amazing personality! Everyone was comfortable and relaxed around him, even my camera shy mother-in-law! He made us all laugh which makes for great pictures.

Tommy Brown, Wedding Photographer, what can I say. My daughter and I met him at a Wedding Show at the Holiday Inn Arena in Binghamton in the Spring of 2010, he was the first photographer we met and we never saw another to compare. We had to have him and he did a wonderful job at my daughers wedding June 11, 2011. He captured every moment with such care and expertise, from the house before the ceremony to the great group shot, that I had to have at the reception, and everything in between, he got it all.....We love the photos. We purchased, CD's and an album as a Christmas gift. When I saw it, all I could do was cry, it was so lovely. Gabrielle and Brian will be able to cherish these photos forever. He is not only a professional, but he is also "FUN" to work with. If you want great photos, you need to get Tommy Brown, he can't be beat!!!!!

Tommy was great! We were first attracted to his unique eye for pictures and we were not disappointed. Not only did he give us beautiful memories in pictures, but by the end of the day, he was like a member of the family! Even when my sisters came up with a nickname for him, he went with it! His sense of humor made us feel very relaxed, which is hard to come by on your wedding day!! He and our videographer worked hand in hand to capture our day. His photographs were unique and creative, not dull and posed. He took our suggestions and needs and made them even better than we could have asked. People still look at our pictures and say they are unlike any wedding pictures they've ever seen!! We recommend him to everyone!!

Tommy is an amazing wedding photographer. The pictures he took at my daughter's wedding were incredibly beautiful. He captured all the memorable moments with true feeling. He was so easy to work with - his calm, easy-going demeanor definitely helped keep the stress level low. At times, we didn't even realize he was taking pictures, but when we saw the results, we knew he had an amazing gift of staying in the background while still doing a superb job. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone!

His pictures are amazing, but so is Tommy!! And that's why you should hire him for your big day! I not only wanted a talented photographer, but also wanted someone with a dynamic and engaging personality. I met with some other good photographers, but I ended up choosing Tommy because his personality sets him apart. He is easy to get along with and I knew he was the kind of guy who would put everyone at ease on our wedding day. What about his "style"? Tommy creates beautiful images, not "just" wedding photos. His style is natural--nothing contrived, nothing overposed. He waits for perfect pictures to happen and captures them. He has a great sense of humor, has a ton of energy, and makes the process fun. He'll listen to what you want, but he'll encourage you to improvise where necessary (e.g., We had our heart set on taking photos in one location, but due to torrential downpours the morning of, we had to shoot at a different location. We had our doubts, but shouldn't have. He pulled it off beautifully!) Our finished album was gorgeous. We looked at it again yesterday and marveled at all the magical moments he captured. We are so glad he photographed our wedding. The only other thing you need to know about Tommy is that he gets booked FAST! So what are you waiting for--give him a call now!

You get "more than" you pay for! My Husband and I used Tommy Brown as our photographer at our wedding. My Husband was not too crazy about paying so much for a wedding photographer until I showed him some of Tommy's work. I could never be happier with our wedding pictures. They're amazing! It was worth spending the money. I would recommend him 100%. Not only were his pictures great he has a great personality!

My Favorite Part of Our Wedding!!! My husband and I used Tommy Brown for our photographer and he was absolutely fantastic!! Not only were our pictures beautiful, Tommy was fun, professional, and we had our pictures quickly. Tommy was so wonderful at our wedding, he was an honored guest at my parent's table for dinner! We will cherish our pictures for the rest of our lives and we are so glad that we chose Tommy. I highly recommend getting one of Tommy's albums, it is so great to show off

Tommy Brown was, beyond any doubt, the absolute best purchase we made for our wedding. His photos are, quite literally, art. Every single shot, without any exaggeration, was beautiful and worthy of being framed and placed in a prominent spot in our home or office. Not only are his photos spectacular, Tommy himself is an exemplary professional, with a down-to-earth attitude that makes the entire photography experience remarkable and unique, yet unobtrusive. During both the service and the reception Tommy took amazing photos, and most people didn't even notice him. He didn't use a tripod, so there was no cumbersome equipment people had to walk around. He wasn't standing on the alter snapping shots. And his photos are BEAUTIFUL! As I read through this review, I realize that I sound like a shill. "This review is too good to be true," you may be thinking. I understand that thought process, but you would be wrong. Go to his website and review his photos from actual weddings (some of which are from mine). Tommy may be more expensive than other wedding photographers, but he is worth every single penny - and then some. Think about it - your wedding photos are really the only "souvenir" that you will keep forever from your special day. Why would you skimp on your photographer, yet pay top dollar for your band or DJ? Hire him. Right now. You will not be disappointed, and after your wedding you will find yourself telling all your engaged friends to hire Tommy Brown.

The photography was most important to me and Tommy was everything we wanted and more. He was creative and he is also a great guy. Our wedding photos are like pieces of art.

From the moment we contracted with Tommy, we didn't have any worries. He is wonderful. He is fun, energetic, easy going, fun loving attitude and has the Eye! Tommy is great to work with and made sure to capture everything I wanted and more. He lets you choose shots but also suggests things to help keep the day running smoothly and to make sure the pictures come out great. We were able to get our pictures back fast and enjoy looking at them still. Honestly, worth every penny. If I were to to it all again, he would be a part of our day once again. He is great! Michelle 8/9/08

Tommy Brown Photography captured our son and daugher-in-law's June 2008 wedding with style and incredible creativity. Tommy's unique "eye" captures each moment, whether posed or spontaneous, with the artistic depth of talent that speaks well of his Yale education and many years expertly honing his craft. Tommy's pictures are priceless. His photos "speak" of the emotion, the love, the joy, and celebration of two special lives coming together as one. The words to describe our photos are "dynamic" "fantastic" "hilarious" and "WOW, Tommy, wow, Wow, WOW!" We made a coffee table book for a Christmas gift, and are consistently asked "WHO was your son and daugher-n-law's wedding photographer? These pictures are incredibe (good) !!!" We might add - and well worth the price. Tommy is so great to work with, we highly recommend him to anyone, whether in NYS, or for any destination wedding. Colgate University uses Tommy's talents to photograph Alumni Weekend as well as some of 'Gates most prestigious events. You can see the depth of his talents by viewing his website at www.tommybrown.com. We recommend Tommy very highly, and are confident he will make YOUR photographs as special and unique as you are. You will not be disappointed. You'll be grateful you read this review, and hired Tommy Brown Photography. PS -- Tommy did not pay us to write this (ha ha!), but he is an incredibly talented photographer.

When choosing a photographer for our wedding, we knew we wanted somebody that would capture life in the photograph. We wanted somebody that wasn't afraid to break the "rules" of wedding photography and have a little fun. After meeting with Tommy Brown, my husband and I knew that he was the perfect match for us. Being a freshly graduated college student, price was an issue. However, we agreed that this was an investment that we would have for years to come and "you get what you pay for." We are thoroughly pleased with the images that he captured of our day. The photographs are almost pictures within pictures, little hidden details that make you laugh and/or cry. Tommy was excited to try out my husband's "smoky burnout" idea and he made it better than we could have imagined! He truly knows how to capture life! He is passionate about what he does and he's a fun guy! Tommy Brown is the only wedding vendor that we are still in contact with years after the wedding!

"Creme de la creme"... Tommy is a world apart from the world of wedding photographers. Educated (Yale) in photography as a Fine Art, a natural talent, and brilliant people skills. His photographs capture a moment's meaningfulness, personalities and relationships, carrying us back to our wedding day every time we look at just one of his pictures. Tommy's pictures are music that never ends.

We hired Tommy Brown as our wedding photographer after I looked at his online profile. What struck me was that Tommy was able to create a mix of both traditional, formal shots and candid pictures. We wanted lots of candid shots and pictures that captured the essence of the day, and that is exactly what we got! I provided Tommy with a list 3 pages long, and he was able to capture most moments I wanted and many that we didn't know we wanted but are some of our favorites. I wish we could have hired him to take some "getting ready" shots and have had him stay until the end of the reception, but that was not in our budget. Tommy was with us for 6 hours on the day of our wedding and in that time he took hundreds of images. Several guests also commented that he was showing them the digital images as he went, and our guests loved how approachable he was throughout the day. Everyone who has viewed our pictures commented on how the photographer captured the beauty and magic of our wedding. Our friends and family were really impressed with the end result and how beautiful and professional the pictures look. If you can afford it, I would recommend hiring Tommy for the "getting ready" pictures and keep him for as many hours as you can! If you are looking for a more artistic photographer and someone who has an eye for candid, engaging shots - Tommy is the photographer for your wedding!

Tommy was great at the event. Great ideas, professional, couldn't have asked for more. Some of the follow up after the event was a little slow but in the end, everything was great.