BEHIND THE LENS

a message from the founder

BRENT DEITRICH

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It started at a young age, honestly. Art, music, and love have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. When I married my amazing wife, Anna, we started an adventure that led us to capturing love stories in a way that feels real, nostalgic, and timeless. Over the years, our family has grown—we now have three incredible kids, Charlotte, Landon, and Cate—who constantly remind us how fast time moves and why preserving memories truly matters. Whether it’s the Polaroids I snap of my family or the tangible moments we’ve collected over time, I know firsthand how powerful a single photo can be. How a frame showing a moment will instantly transport you back to that time.

That’s why documenting your love story is so meaningful to me. A wedding isn’t just about the celebration—it’s about the beginning of something real, a future legacy. I believe that a strong, imperfect marriage is even more beautiful than the most picture-perfect wedding day. This is the heart of what inspired me to start offering Anniversary Sessions for Life™ as part of your investment into having me capture your wedding day. It’s my pay-it-forward into the family memories that come after your wedding day.

I’m drawn to photography that feels raw, emotional, and deeply romantic. I love slowing down to capture the quiet, in-between moments—the ones that feel like a memory in the making. There’s something special about images that stand the test of time, the kind you’ll look back on years from now and feel everything all over again. That’s why the power of analog film and images that feel timeless and vintage at the same time speak so much to me. It’s a powerful thing that hits you in the feels when you see it. In a social media driven world where life can be a curated highlight reel, slightly imperfect imagery like the ones created in years past seem to hold more value and emotion.

When I’m not behind a camera, you’ll find me adventuring with my family—exploring the mountains, chasing waves at the beach, or searching for the best hole-in-the-wall gourmet diners. We call North Carolina home, but we love exploring all over, especially if it’s a family camping trip in our RV.

Let’s create something meaningful and iconic together.

– Brent

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Brent Deitrich has been honored to have had his work featured worldwide in print and online publications. Named a ‘Top Ten in the World’ by Belle Lumiere Magazine, he has also been featured on the NY Times, NBC, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Brides Magazine.

He is the publisher of The White Wren and Bajan Wed, both print and online publications with a worldwide reach. He hosts the Nested Podcast, is a featured speaker and educator, and created The Film Gathering, a now-retired workshop that gathered 15 film photographers from all over the country twice a year for community and education.

With over 40 educational workshops hosted, 1,000 weddings captured, and almost two decades of experience, Brent is sought after for his knowledge and expertise in the wedding and creative industry as well as in the publication and multimedia world.