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Bradley Hanson is a professional photographer living in Minneapolis, MN and available and experienced serving clients worldwide. Bradley's main area of concentration is wedding photography, which he approaches with a natural, fly-on-the-wall style in order to create beautiful images as they unfold. He also applies this style to portraits, promotional images, live music, commercial and editorial work for a number of clients and publications.

His wedding work is often described as wedding photojournalism or documentary style. Although he is a Seattle and Minneapolis based wedding photographer, he regularly travels for weddings, and has been commissioned to photograph weddings all over the world. Recent travel weddings include: Bali-Indonesia, Hong Kong-China, Udaipur-India, Bangkok-Thailand, Seoul-Korea, Zihuatanejo-Mexico, Honolulu-Hawaii, Washington DC, Anchorage-AK, Vancouver-BC, Portland-OR, Sun River-OR, Seattle-WA, Orcas Island-WA, Minneapolis-MN, Chicago-IL, New York-NY, Phoenix-AZ, Napa-CA, Fremont-CA, Palm Springs-CA, Palo Alto-CA, Berkeley-CA, Carmel-CA, Los Angeles-CA, Sausalito-CA and San Francisco-CA.

His work has been featured in ad campaigns for Amazon.com and Ericsson mobile phones, album cover art for musicians: Pete Droge, Downpilot, Fauna, Kim Field and The Mighty Titans of Tone, Rachel Harrington, Sugartown, Brother Sun Sister Moon, Visqueen, Truckstop Souvenir, and Broadcast Oblivion. His images have been printed in local and national magazines, including Rolling Stone (Germany), Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Seattle Times, Seattle Sound, Seattle Weekly, The Stranger, Photo District News (PDN), MSNBC.com, ROCKRGRL, The Big Takeover, Three Imaginary Girls, Washington Free Press, Local Planet, Seattle Police Annual Report, Seattle Police Foundation Calendar, Women's Health Magazine, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Seattle Bride, Seattle Metropolitan Bride & Groom, The Knot, Conde Nast's Brides Magazine, Wedding Pages Magazine, Wedding Expo, Herban Feast's wedding brochure and Banquet & Event's promotional literature and billboards.

Bradley has had winning images in the PDN Top Knots international wedding photo contest 3 times (2004, 2005 and 2016) and is am quoted in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine, Summer 2009, Page 201. He has won the Wedding Wire "Bride's Choice" award in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

I live in Minneapolis but typically do 7-8 weddings a year in Seattle and a handful in other locations every year. I put everything into my work and I am just as excited to see your wedding images as you are!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$3,500

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of Bradley Hanson Photography

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Sarah S. Sent on 06/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Subtle Genius

Our experience with Bradley Hanson was exactly what we had sought out for our wedding. Besides being a perfect gentleman and a calm presence on our stressful excitable day, it was as if he disappeared into the rays of sun and captured the best moments of our day without barely even being noticed. His photos delicately but most ardently tell the story of our day, the hidden moments in between, and we are overwhelmed with joy and the love we see in each shot. Bradley’s unique vision for variety, use of lighting and photographic intent are unparalleled.
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Caitlin Sent on 12/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazingly creative photographer!

Bradley was great! He remained very professional throughout the entire day and evening, and captured amazing shots of the ceremony and reception. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
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Michael J. Sent on 12/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Glad we interviewd the 4th Photographer, for he was our choice...

Working with Bradley was truly a wonderful experience! I don't love getting my picture taken, however, since our initial meeting I felt comfortable around him and was surprised at how little of concern I had about getting my picture taken by him.

He's like the Wayne Gretzky of photography; he goes where the moment is and captures it ever so naturally. He has a true passion for his art. It's not just a job to him as one can see in the work he creates. There is a sincerity to his photos that will be cherished for years and years.

If you're looking for a photographer chances are that Bradley Hanson is the right one for you. He's very likable, comfortable to be around and brings a sheen of professionalism in his work. I am very grateful we chose Bradley.

One last thing I want to say is that I don't typically leave reviews. I do, however, owe it to those seeking a photographer because Bradley REALLY is that good.

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Paul Sanders Paul Sanders Wedding Photographers

Bradley is a consummate artist. His wedding photography is exquisite.

Annemarie Juhlian, Seattle Wedding Officiant & Minister Annemarie Juhlian, Seattle Wedding Officiant & Minister Wedding Officiants

Many, many thumbs up to Bradley Hanson Photography! They lead the pack in the Seattle area when it comes to the very best in wedding photography.

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