YOUR EXPERIENCE

We believe in physical heirlooms. We carry with us these tangible pieces that cause silent pause between loved ones, as we gather around a table, flipping and living each others past lives over communal air. There's something humanly special about that space. It's about the experience of a shared intimacy and we share an unparalleled enthusiasm in crafting your first heirlooms in a very personal way, so that you will one day share that space with your loved one.

More importantly, with great warmth I can vividly FEEL those moments of overwhelming love from our loved ones as we entered the reception. Never in my life have I felt such support, genuine happiness for us and an outwardly approval of what we were doing than on that day.

Those parts I remember to this day. The rest of what I don't remember was delivered to us in an online gallery, to which I have NO idea where I would find that if it even exists. That deliverable of my wedding is long lost. That's ALL we got because that was what was done and was the baseline - a shoot and burn type mentality with zero tangibility. We had no idea. We weren't photographers then like we are now. We knew better than most, sure, because I grew up developing and printing in the darkroom but wedding photography was foreign to me.

I really had no insight. We didn't have the perspective to know what would be valuable to us or what would do our wedding justice in 5, 10, 50 years down the road. A CD would be great and we'll definitely use that later on in life -- which was a lie. That's what we told ourselves. Again, it wouldn't be true. That was before even considering the longevity of the medium, which was a CD of photos. CD drives don't exist on my computers! But sure, we could take those files & make a cheap book ourselves online knowing it wouldn't survive long enough to meet our child's eyes.

Your life is TOO important to be cast aside in a drawer alongside old flash drives, phones and cords. You can't let that happen. The feelings you own on your wedding day deserve to be preserved in a format that is real, that is tangible and that holds weight in your home; much the same way your love for one another does.

I am your photographer. I am an heirloom architect; documenting, creating, designing and preserving your memories in a way that can be seen, touched & felt every single day -- reliving them in your hands today and your future family's hands tomorrow.

Pick up your righteous heirloom pieces!!

This is the day you've been waiting for so have your parents over to the house and get ready to share life with one another in a very physical way.

It's just what it sounds like. We're all going to laugh our asses off while finding a way to authentically document who are you guys are as a pair, be it your engagement, wedding, family or otherwise. No bullshit. No doves, rose bushes or leaning on trees -- that stuff is for the birds.

We're after YOU, whatever that is. I promise you that being you and doing yourself service will generate far more powerful photos of real life than a Kylie Jenner version of yourself. Don't do that. You may not be perfect and that damn well is perfection.

Come out to the studio for some drinks and storytelling or if you're not much into talking then we can just drink silently together because HEY, that's not awkward.

Seriously, you should talk. This is 100% a two way conversation & relationship. Everything starts right here in the comfort of communal air & open conversation, where I hope to hear a heck of a lot about what makes you the couple you are and how I can fill my part to best serve you.

After sharing stories, we can certainly talk shop while going through Heirloom Albums, Wall Art pieces and other table top momentos that may best serve your home.

Head back to the studio shortly after your session for a boxer dropping (please don't drop your boxers) photo reveal!

It's the first time you'll see your photos, the ones that are oozing with love, emotion and face hurting laughter. Again, grab a beer from the fridge and enjoy your show.

While you're here at the studio we'll begin designing your heirloom pieces to ensure that they are everything you'd like and will best serve your family for decades to come. Once you've decided on everything you love then I'll prepare it for print & pickup will be a couple of weeks later.

I pride myself in utilizing sturdy craftsmanship in every piece that is offered to you; all from homegrown creators and built for photographers -- all which I carry in my home.

let's talk.

a belief in

HEIRLOOMS

The piece of the story that I left out about our final wedding deliverables was that we did choose print. A CD of files was neat. A substantial wedding album is lasting.

We were married pretty young. We had jobs but at that point I had $1200 to my name. Maria and I chose to invest $1100 in a custom wedding album believing that it would last and do our marriage justice.

It has fulfilled everything we ever thought it would and more. That $1100 now feels like pennies on the dollar and every penny was worth it. We know this because it grounds us in our marriage every time we look through it together and we know it will serve you guys just the same.

That's why we choose to only offer the best in sturdy & substantial pieces that are built for printing photographers and built with longevity in mind.

It means providing you with an unparalleled experience, learning what is important to you, cataloging those moments honestly & artistically while delivering collections of photos and heirloom pieces that suit your home, aesthetic & relationship. It means choosing longevity in print because your marriage is nothing less.

You deserve it and tangible heirlooms in your life will serve as a daily reminder to celebrate your love.

Columbus, Ohio Wedding Photographer
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"I will never be able to thank Brian enough for being our photographer, and also our friend. Choosing a wedding photographer was overwhelming, but once we spoke to Brian on the phone it was a DONE DEAL. By the time our date rolled around he was part of our family, we had gotten together a few times, he knew our kids and my parents too. Every image just feels so personal, and nothing is cookie-cutter, no eyeroll worthy staged wedding poses- just the good stuff that we will treasure for forever. A million stars for Brian! We love you." - Jade

Strongwater Wedding Photographer
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"Working with Brian was nothing short of superb! The quality of work from Brian and his wife easily speaks for itself (just check out his incredible instagram page), but 222 delivers mores than just jaw dropping photographs. Planning a wedding across the country was tough, but Brian made the experience of booking a photographer easier than we could have imagined and his easy going attitude and interest in who we were as people let us know that we could trust him to capture our wedding day better than anyone else. Leading up to the wedding Brian was always quick to respond to any questions we had and never hit us with any surprises. When the big day finally came, it felt like we had know Brian for years and it was just a friend taking pictures for us. Not only did we enjoy having Brian at our wedding as the Bride and Groom, but all our family and friends commented on how goofy and fun Brian was. After a few short weeks (in the midst of Brian balancing life with a newborn I should add) Brian delivered our pictures and we couldn't have been happier with them. He was able to capture moments that we will cherish forever. The saying goes, "Pictures don't do it justice," but Brian's pictures do all these moments justice and capture the essence of all the feelings we had on that awesome day. We can't thank Brian enough for the amazing work and could not recommend him enough for anyone else who needs a photographer. 6 stars out of five!" - Nick

Vue Wedding Photographer
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"Brian and Maria are completely rockstars. I could not have asked for a better duo to document our engagement and wedding! Brian was fantastic with communication, answering all my emails, willing to do a walk through at our venue, and listening to all the things I wanted and even the things I didn’t. We had a list of preferred pictures we wanted and they made sure we went through all of them. But other than that, you wouldn’t have known they were there and that’s the best thing ever. These 2 are known for documenting the little moments, the ones you didn’t know you wanted captured until you saw them. We got our pictures back 3 weeks after our engagement session and only 5 weeks after our wedding!!!! And there are. So. Many. Good. Ones! Brian is a beast with lighting, everything is amazing. I genuinely don’t think there are enough positive things to say about him!!! I 100% plan to work with him in the future. If you want a fun, energetic, professional photographer, look no further than 222!!!! Love you Brian!!" - Kara

Strongwater Wedding Photographer
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"When I started to research wedding photographers, I began to envision how I wanted my pictures to look. To me, wedding pictures would be one of the most important, if not the most important, keep sakes. I wanted a photographer that would document the littlest detail found in a look, a smile, a movement, or a gesture. I wanted my pictures to tell a story of the day, to capture candid moments, and to portray the depths of the emotion that myself, my husband, and everyone else felt. I wanted every time I look at my wedding pictures to remember what made the day so perfect. I knew that what I was looking for was not just what any wedding photographer could do. When I found 222 Photography, I knew it was meant to be. Every single thing, from the beliefs described on their site to their blog stories and pictures, resonated with me. I got goose bumps just looking at their work. All their pictures told a story and somehow I felt connected to these people whose stories and pictures I was looking at. I knew that Brian and Maria would tell the story of my wedding exactly how I envisioned. Now, I get goose bumps every time I look at my wedding photos. I am in love with how my wedding day was documented by 222 Photography. My pictures are artistic and just so beautiful; they display everything I had hoped for. The talent that Brian and 222 Photography have is something that words cannot describe. They have this intangible ability to connect with you in a way that allows them to tell your story through their art. They feel the love right along with you and you know they are there enjoying every moment. I feel honored and privileged to not only have had 222 Photography present with me on my wedding day and to now have these amazing photos, but to know such good, quality people. Thank you Brian and 222 Photography; we love you guys!" - Rachel

Scioto Audubon Wedding Photographer
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"It was a wonderful experience working with 222 Photography and we couldn’t be happier with the results! Throughout the entire process, there was such a natural comfort working with Brian, which helped tremendously on the day of knowing we could relax and count on him. We received many compliments throughout the day from our family and friends how friendly and easy Brian was to work with. We’ve also gotten so many compliments on the incredible pictures. Several friends have told us they wish they would’ve gone with 222 Photography for their wedding because of the incredible results! We learned throughout the process some vendors are better than others at communication, coordinating, etc. There was never anything to worry about with 222 Photography. Super-fast replies to any questions and more than accommodating to help along the way. 222 Photography captured our day beautifully! Brian is encouraging and super friendly and we feel like we gained a friend in the end. Can’t recommend enough!" - Brandon

Columbus Same Sex Wedding Photographer
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"100% best choice we ever made. First off, Brian is a rockstar! From the first meeting with him, my wife and I fell in love with him and his passion for photography. We hired Brian as our wedding photographer for our wedding in Columbia Station, Ohio. Not only did our pictures turn out better than we could ever imagine, Brian was such a blast to work with. Unfortunately, it did rain during our first look and pre-wedding pictures, however Brian did not let that put a damper on the day. We actually believe the pictures turned out better with the rain and the adorable umbrella he provided. Brian knew exactly what we were looking for and he killed it. He captured everything from the ugly crying bridesmaids, to the most sentimental moments. We have received so many compliments on our pictures and we wouldn't recommend anyone else as a photographer!" - Katie

Weddings & Portraits

WEDDINGS

BEGIN AT $2700

ENGAGEMENTS

BEGIN AT $200

FAMILY

BEGIN AT $200