Brandon Kidd
Hi All! Welcome to our HOME! We are Brandon and Kristin Kidd, a fun and fresh husband and wife duo serving the most awesome couples on the planet!  Here you will find all the nooks and crannies about our life, love and little details into what makes up our story. We are so humbled by your visit and hope that you enjoy your stay here with us! Drop us a line or leave a comment..We can't wait to hear about ways in which we can help document YOUR story!



We are excited to share that we were featured in The Knot, Texas magazine for Ben and Libby's Wedding!

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Melissa says:

YAY!! That's awesome guys!! by far one of my favorite weddings you've photographed!! :)

(08.17.11 @ 04:21 PM)
Kelsey says:

How great! It's even more exciting to me because when I pick up my next copy of The Knot, I'll be sure to see this since I live in Texas! Congrats guys! (:

(08.18.11 @ 10:32 AM)
Shefali Lindsey says:

This is an absolutely gorgeous wedding!!! Congrats on being featured!

(08.19.11 @ 02:09 PM)
Vickie W says:

How beautiful! You both do such an awesome job! So very proud of you!

(08.22.11 @ 09:34 PM)
Matt says:

That wedding looks awesome and the photos your guys got captured the wedding perfectly. I love your consistency between all your photos. You guys deserve the publicity. You guys do an awesome job.

(08.24.11 @ 10:56 AM)
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I have been excited to share this post with you all for quite a while! Meet George and Melanie! These two are so sweet and playful that I knew we would have a blast during the shoot! I got a glimpse of this somewhere during our 2.5 hour initial meeting. I can probably say that it was one of the best if not THE best client meeting I have ever had. Aside from the fact that they  booked us on the spot (always a very big compliment) they were able to open up their hearts to us on a very personal and intimate level. A level of depth and transparency yet to be matched even in some of our closest friends. We were honored and humbled. I will say it was the first time I have ever had anyone cry during one of our meetings (sorry to through you under the bus Melanie) but it was the sweetest thing and I felt a real connection with you two right away! We had such a blast during your shoot and hope you had as much fun as we did. Thanks again for the yummy Korean BBQ afterward as well :) Enjoy!

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Matt says:

Awesome shoot. I love how you were able to capture their emotions and love for each other. I love the silhouette shot with the city in the background. Great job as always!

(08.11.11 @ 12:06 PM)
Sarah Frenzel says:

LOVE. IT. ALL.

(08.12.11 @ 09:51 PM)
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August 2, 2011

Hey guys! Kristin and I wanted to share a few photos from our last trip to Chicago with you all! Enjoy!
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chicago17.jpgI just have to comment on this last photo. At the top of Sears Tower you can stand out in these glass boxes that overhang 103 floors up. You can see clearly how Kristin and I felt about  it :)

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Abbey says:

I love your photos! Y'all are so talented. I don't think I would be brave enough to stand on that balcony!

(08.03.11 @ 10:18 AM)
Lloyed Valenzuela says:

the facial expressions on the last picture...priceless!!!

(08.04.11 @ 07:03 PM)
Grace says:

Miss you guys!!! Amazing photos!!! Chicago was one of my FAVORITE cities growing up (used to live in Hyde Park) and you reminded me why I love it so much! Leo and I actually ate at Quartino when we were last there last October! Super yummy...I hope you got to eat some deep-dish pizza too :-)

(08.05.11 @ 02:59 PM)
Bryanna Farina says:

those pics are amazing!!!

(08.08.11 @ 11:01 AM)
Quang says:

Each time I take a picture, I ask myself...What would Brandon do? Keep up the good work!

(08.08.11 @ 12:02 PM)
Jill Vandeventer says:

You guys are incredible! I keep pinning all of your photographs on Pinterest! Keep it up! Don't get too famous or I won't be able to book you for my wedding in a few years! ;)

(08.09.11 @ 03:09 PM)
Jen Johnson says:

I wouldn't stand up there for a million bucks! Looks like a fun trip! : )

(08.09.11 @ 04:25 PM)
Katja says:

Oh wow, can't say how much I love Chicago. My husband and I met first on a fly to Chicago, so this city has a special place in my heart. Thanks for the impressions and the flash of memories ;-)
Katja

(08.11.11 @ 11:29 AM)
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Here is a RAD wedding taken place at the Smog Shoppe in Culver City. The days weather didn't look promising as there was a chance of rain and strong overcast in the forecast. However Eric and Kristine were not effected in the slightest. They both were filled with joy and excitement in anticipation for the events about to take place! It must have had some effect on the weather because not much longer after we started shooting the clouds rolled back and the sun came out for good! Eric and Kristine continued to shine brightly throughout the day beaming with love and laughter.  Here are a few photos from the day! Also special thanks to Lydia from Ever Ours for featuring this on your awesome blog today! Enjoy!

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Kristine you did a flawless job designing your wedding down to the very last detail! It was just stunning and the uber talented girls of In The Now pulled off the vision perfectly! It was a beautiful day of love, tears and an insane amount of vintage detail awesomeness! We are so happy for you guys and were so thrilled to be apart of your beautiful day!

Planner: In The Now Weddings & Events

Venues: Smog Shoppe

Florist: Holly Flora

Wedding Cake Baker: SusieCakes

Caterer: Heirloom LA

Bride's Dress: Monique Lhuillier

Bridesmaids' Dresses: Amsale

Stationary: Design was by A Printable Press, and bride letter pressed all the stationary herself.  Calligrapher: Laura Condouris, Trial By Cupcakes

DJ: Patrick Belton, 123 DJs

Make up Artist: Livia Scanlan




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Melissa says:

Oh this is just sooo beautiful The Smog Shoppe is one of my favorite venues. Amazing job guys....amazing!!

(07.21.11 @ 01:47 PM)
melissa says:

beautiful!!!

(07.21.11 @ 04:33 PM)
Jennifer Timmons says:

What a beautiful wedding. Her gown and their smiles together were captured so wonderfully. Well done!

(07.21.11 @ 09:32 PM)
Jenelle Sewell says:

Stunning wedding! I look forward to your posts, you two are so talented.

(07.22.11 @ 09:17 AM)
Michelle says:

So great & such a sweet preview :)

(07.24.11 @ 09:20 AM)
Lloyed Valenzuela Photography says:

Very nice post...i love the details

(07.24.11 @ 10:41 PM)
Kristi Wright says:

Everything about this wedding is stunning. I love the detail shots so much and the signing before the ceremony! So pretty!

(07.31.11 @ 03:36 PM)
lydia {ever ours} says:

thanks for sending it over to share!!

(08.02.11 @ 05:05 PM)
Brittany Fitch says:

YEAH! Love this wedding and my girls from ITN. Beautiful detail shots Brandon

(08.14.11 @ 11:29 AM)
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We were so thrilled when Charles and Anna first inquired about their wedding to take place at the GORGEOUS Elysian Hotel in downtown Chicago. Kristin had never been to Chi town and it had been close to 10 years since I had a taste of a hot gooey slice of Giordano's pizza...mmmm so good... But I digress. These two were telling us about the venue and what their vision for the day was and man were we excited! We had heard about how pretty the city was with scattered parks and sitting areas nestled along side clean, modern and sophisticated high rise buildings. In addition to this we had recently heard that the Elysian Hotel was voted the number 1 hotel in America by US News! SO... Kristin and I were a bit above ecstatic and had set pretty high expectations for our trip!

I don't know how it was possible, but after traveling through that charming city and meeting with the lovely couple for the first time all of our incredibly high expectations were greatly surpassed. Charles and Anna, you two are truly a joy to be around and a pleasure to be able to work for! Thank you for allowing us to take part in your very special day and trusting two photog's all the way from California! We feel very blessed! We hope you enjoy your photos as much as we do!

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Hair and Makeup: Loni - Fashion Forward Beauty
Florist: Grace - Vale of Enna
Dj and Photobooth: Jay - Jay Funk
Venue - Elysian Hotel


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Melissa says:

BEAUTIFUL!! LOVE the tilt shift shots with the brick wall definitely my favorite. Awesome shots as always!! :)

(07.14.11 @ 12:08 PM)
Abbey says:

I love these photos! So beautiful! Your blog and photography are amazing!

(07.14.11 @ 12:43 PM)
Mama Vickie says:

Beautiful wedding; beautiful photos!

(07.14.11 @ 01:50 PM)
Matt says:

Wow. As always, you guys' photos are amazing. The best part is the consistency between all the photos and not one of them looks out of place. Great job. Must have been awesome to get to shoot a wedding in Chicago. I love the photos along the stained wood wall!

(07.14.11 @ 02:50 PM)
Derek Frenzel says:

LOVE the black and white of the dad hugging the son- such emotion captured in that moment. Great job you guys!

(07.24.11 @ 04:14 PM)
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