Welcome! I'm Brooke, and I love photography! I've lived in the same small Maryland town my entire life, and my husband, son, and I live in a home that I designed and my father built. I love dogs and cats and have a very big heart - for people and animals. My husband and I were so fortunate to welcome our first child in early 2020 and it has been the greatest joy seeing him learn and discover new things. I am very close with my family and love celebrating all life events - even the small silly ones (I've hosted three separate dog DNA parties for my rescue pups!). I love summer weather, I find four leaf clovers all the time, and my absolute favorite color is pink. I've been a vegetarian since I was 17, I love to make people laugh, and I am a total perfectionist. All of my pets have people names, I am obsessed with learning new things and really enjoy art projects, I love turning old furniture into a new treasure, and I am so fortunate to celebrate so many beautiful weddings with couples I call friends! Fun fact: I am also a college professor and I teach at the same college I attended years ago.
I was a hobby photographer for many years before I became a wedding and portrait photographer in 2012 - over a decade ago! I love taking pictures; getting to know my couples, framing a perfect shot, and editing a beautiful image inspires me so much. I am incredibly passionate about what I do, and that passion shows not only in my work, but in my enthusiasm about each wedding and photo session.
I can't wait to celebrate with you!
The Brooke in Brooke Tyson Photography. Constant smiler. Both a dog and a cat person. Will start every wedding day with straight hair and end with curls. May say "just one more picture" ten times. Lover of genuine emotions in photographs.
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Wedding videographer and Wedding Photography Second Shooter - he can do it all! Met Brooke in 2004; married her in 2014. Dog lover. Drone Enthusiast. Outstanding veil Flyer.
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Second shooter extraordinaire. Pharmacist. Cat lover. Coffee Addict. Will bust out a few dance moves if the right song comes on. Star of the Brooke Tyson Photography bloopers blog posts.
I have a huge heart, and it is really important to me to make others feel loved, special, and valued - which is part of why I get so much joy from being a wedding photographer. Having a photo of yourself that makes you feel proud, or happy, or just plain old good about yourself is SO valuable! I absolutely love being able to give that to people.
Outside of photography, I love my family, especially my son, Bradley, and my pets. I have a Master's degree in English and completed an additional nine college credits in photography after graduation. In addition to photography, I teach at a local college.
Being a photographer for over ten years has been so much fun, and I am really thankful for all of the friends I have met over the years.
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We're a sister team, and it truly couldn't be better. When I began Brooke Tyson Photography in 2012, I never imagined it would lead to spending more time with my best friend and younger sister, Kelsey. Kelsey and I swap gear throughout the day, can read each other's minds like no one else (seriously!), and love our BTP couples so much.
Kelsey completed undergrad with a solid 4.0 and went on to finish top in her class in pharmacy school. She is so dedicated, driven, and talented, and I love that we compliment each other in so many ways.
Kelsey adores cats (especially her boy, Kobe!), loves running (and making me go jogging, too), and is obsessed with rock climbing. She can't start the day without a cup of coffee, she loves reading (especially listening to audio books), and she always has new craft project ideas. Kelsey and her husband are welcoming twins in 2024!
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In 2014, my husband, Justin, began Last Avalon Films and started filming weddings both with the Brooke Tyson Photography team and on his own. Justin is an outstanding second shooter as well because he has such a unique eye and comes to weddings from a film perspective. The best, though, is when the three of us work together; the trifecta, the three musketeers, or the dynamic trio - whatever we call ourselves, we love working together, and I could not be more grateful that the BTP team is family.
Justin loves animals, is a huge fan of 90's music, and is a little obsessed with football (especially the Miami Dolphins, his hometown's Philadelphia Eagles, and the Baltimore Ravens).
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I have polka dot everything - clothes, utensils, dog leashes - everything is more fun with dots!
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I love going to antique stores with my mom and finding these treasures!
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We are home owners for the first time, and we love decorating our new house!
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I wanted to paint every wall in our house "petal pink," but I was vetoed :)
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I love warm weather and I always look forward to spending time outdoors.
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I've never had a cup of coffee, and I don't drink soda or beer, but I LOVE chai tea!
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Our most popular package includes 8 hours of coverage by Brooke and Kelsey, a 2 hour engagement session, and a beautiful gallery of digital images with printing rights
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My dogs and cats mean the world to me. All of our pets are shelter rescues, and they are such love bugs! If you follow along on Instagram or on my personal Facebook page, you'll see lots of pictures of our cats and dogs, especially Cara. I also donate my time and photography to local animal rescues.
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I am very close with my family. In fact, my sister has been my associate photographer since 2013 and both she and my husband, a videographer, are huge parts of my business. I live just minutes from my parents in a home my father built for my husband and I. We schedule family dinner together at least once each week (my speciality is anything vegetarian!).
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Whenever I see a sunset, I just have to stop and take a picture. The same for a flock of birds in flight or a gorgeous shadow from a tree. I was originally drawn to photography in 2007 because I wanted to remember these moments, and I wanted to be able to share them with others. I think it is so important to to really notice and appreciate the beauty that is in our everyday life.
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Crazy fact: I was SO scared of flying that I completely avoided it until 2014! But since then, I have fallen in love with travel. It is incredible how a completely unfamiliar space can feel like home after just a few days, and I love discovering new places and so many beautiful sights during a travel adventure. Some favorite have been California, Maui, Ireland, Chincoteague and Vermont.
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I admired professional photographers for years, but thought I could never be one. I started learning about photography long before I got my first DSLR in 2008, and I spent years taking pictures with a point and shoot. I am an obsessive learner and I enrolled in college-level courses, taught myself, and practiced every chance I had. And in 2012, I began photographing weddings professionally.
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I know - it sounds so cheesy. But seeing my couples change their profile picture to one of their wedding pictures brings a huge smile to my face. I love getting an email from the mother of the bride telling me how thankful she is to have a portrait of the entire family together. I want my wedding couple to feel happy and confident on their wedding day - and I want them to have fun during their portrait time!
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