Brennan Rieder Photography

Classic romance high above the Bull City. 🖤 Cynthia & Bhavish starting off their ode to Durham in the best way possible.

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Durham Bulls doing their thing.

A few pre-shoot drinks to loosen up, and the shades immediately came out! 😎 Feeling on top of the world

Got to spend the late afternoon and early evening with Tyler + Jenna. Had to post these two love birds before bed 💤

Cynthia + Bhavish, you’re next! 😍

Photo: East Coast Wedding Photography
Venue + Catering: Umstead Weddings
Florals: Heritage | Wedding & Event Design
HMUA: Mena Garcia Beauty
Officiant: Raleigh Wedding Officiant

There is nothing quite like a love that feels this effortless. ✨ Celebrating Marytza and Yeboah’s beautiful day was an absolute dream.

Planner: Tova Yvette | Weddings + Events
Venue: Raleigh Wedding & Event Venue
Florist: Brushed By Bec | floral Artist | gift shop
Catering: HL Catering
DJ: NC Wedding & Corporate DJ | Photo Booths
Rentals: Party Reflections
Hair: Custom Colored Glueless Wigs
MU: LaShanda Thomas

Hey, I’m Brennan 👋🏾If you’re new here, welcome—I’m so glad you found your way here.

A little about me: I’m a photographer based in Raleigh, North Carolina, but more than anything I’ll travel anywhere on the East Coast to capture a celebration or milestone. I’m someone who cares deeply about human connection. My relationships mean the absolute world to me, and if there’s one core truth I carry into every part of my life and business, it’s that no one should ever feel left out, overlooked, or excluded.

I built this space on a very simple foundation: love is love, and every single person deserves to feel seen, valued, and welcome exactly as they are.

I know how intimidating it can feel to step in front of a camera. Nearly everyone I photograph tells me they feel awkward or camera-shy at first. But you can take a deep breath knowing there’s zero pressure here. You don’t need to know how to pose, and you don’t have to perform. My job is to create a safe, grounded environment where you feel like you’re just hanging out with a supportive friend—someone who’s in your corner, keeping things relaxed, and making sure you feel entirely at ease.

I’m not interested in forcing rigid perfection. I’m here for the unscripted moments, the real laughter, and the quiet relief of just being yourself—focusing on how your life and celebrations actually feel, not just how they look.
Whether you’re planning a wedding, capturing lifestyle portraits, or just looking for a space where you can show up 100% as yourself: you are celebrated here, and there is always a seat at the table for you.

Drop a comment below to introduce yourself or send me a DM just to say hi! I’d love to connect!✨

Photo: Arika Jordan Photography
Design: Jerrye Gordon Events
Host: Adorn Collective Workshops

When your guests not only show up but SHOW OUT

Photographed the sweetest proposal yesterday, but those frames stay locked away in my vault until they get to share the big news with their favorite people first.
So while we wait on their green light, taking a look back at Robin and Christy’s proposal from last winter.
Proposals are easily some of my favorite moments to document because there is zero performance. No over-rehearsed poses, no worrying about where to look, and no pressure to act for a lens. Just a deep breath, a sudden wave of pure relief, and an unscripted moment that belongs entirely to you two.
Swipe through for a little winter nostalgia ✨
If you’re planning a secret moment of your own soon, send a DM or hit the link in my bio. Let’s make sure you get to be completely present while I handle capturing the rest.

Some film and digitals at golden hour at Britton Manor