READING TIME: 2 min 49 sec
PUBLICATION DATE: 06/06/2025
UPDATED: 06/06/2025
In a world overflowing with trends and filters, Brook of Brookmade Photography offers something refreshingly honest: a romantic, editorial style rooted in design, nostalgia, and connection. Based in Columbus, Ohio, and fluent in the visual language of both film and digital formats, Brook crafts wedding imagery that feels effortless yet emotionally rich. We had the pleasure of diving into Brook’s journey, philosophy, and what makes her work so compelling to couples across the globe.
“I’m Brook—a wedding photographer based in Columbus, Ohio, with a deep love for capturing stories in a way that feels romantic, nostalgic, and effortless.”
Before she ever picked up a wedding camera, Brook immersed herself in design and visual storytelling. That background gave her an eye for beauty, intentionality, and the subtle narratives that unfold naturally between people.
“Weddings are the perfect intersection of storytelling and thoughtful design,” she shares. “And it’s in that space where I feel my work truly shines.”
Brook has been photographing weddings for nearly ten years, honing her craft with each celebration. Her style—clean, modern, editorial—makes each frame feel like a page out of a carefully curated magazine, while still remaining deeply personal.
“I’m inspired by unscripted moments, design, and the timeless nostalgia of film,” Brook explains. “I want my couples to remember how it felt, not just how it looked.”
Whether she’s shooting on digital or film, Brook’s goal remains the same: emotional authenticity. Her editing style is clean and true-to-life, drawing inspiration from the soft, dreamy tones of analog photography.
“I focus on enhancing natural tones and preserving the emotion of the moment,” she notes. “My editing process is about making sure the photo feels honest—like a memory, not a production.”
No two weddings are alike, and Brook treats each new couple as a creative collaboration.
“From the very first call, I’m asking questions and really getting to know each couple—what they value, what they’re envisioning, how they want their day to feel,” she explains. “It’s a collaborative process, and I’ve developed a workflow that allows me to take all of that insight and translate it into purposeful, personal storytelling.”
Brook also works closely with couples to craft custom packages that reflect their day and priorities—whether it’s an intimate elopement or a grand destination celebration.
Reflecting on her own journey, Brook offers thoughtful guidance for those just starting out:
“Create your own opportunities. No one is handing them out, and you have to start building what you want, even when no one is watching. Make the kind of work you dream of doing, and the right people will find it.”
She adds, “Comparison will only slow you down. Focus on refining your craft and staying in your own lane. That’s where the growth happens.”
Brook believes the best images happen when couples feel at ease and trust the process.
“Trust your photographer. It really makes all the difference,” she says. “If you’ve hired someone whose work you love and who has experience, give them the freedom to do what they do best.”
Sharing outfit ideas or mood boards ahead of time can help align vision, but at the end of the day, she believes that presence and authenticity are the most beautiful things you can bring to a session.
Brook’s talent has taken her far beyond Ohio, capturing weddings in destinations as stunning as France—her personal favorite.
“France will always have a piece of my heart. I spent a year there and speak French, so shooting weddings there feels like coming full circle.”
From vineyard vows to countryside soirées, she thrives in the quiet, meaningful moments that define destination celebrations.
At the heart of Brookmade Photography is more than a camera—it’s a commitment to storytelling, sincerity, and timeless style. Whether in Columbus or the South of France, Brook brings a poetic lens to every wedding she documents, elevating the ordinary into the unforgettable.
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