- About Brightly and free -
For the people, the stories, and everything in between.
You think weddings are about people first and photos second.
You want photos that feel natural, but you're also happy to accept a little guidance when needed.
You're more interested in being present than perfect.
You love good food, good stories, and a packed dance floor.
You aren't afraid of a little wind, a little rain, or a little dirt on your shoes.
We're probably your kind of people if...
The moments that stay with us most are usually the deeply human ones. A bride FaceTiming her grandmother before the ceremony. A parent trying not to cry during a first look. The way your friends lose their minds when your favorite song comes on.
We never get tired of being invited into those moments. They're funny, emotional, messy, joyful, and completely impossible to recreate.
For us, photography has always been about people.
We met years ago while working at a coffee shop and quickly bonded over our love of art, photography, and probably talking a little too much. At the time, neither of us imagined we'd one day own a business together, but here we are.
What started as a friendship eventually turned into Brightly & Free, a wedding and family photography business built around connection, creativity, and documenting the people we meet along the way.
It all started at a coffee shop...
We're Courtney and Angela!
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