Houston, TX — Photo & Video

Real moments,
held like film.

Distinguished Images is Jonathan Brown's photo & video studio — cinematic, documentary-style storytelling for weddings, portraits, events, and brands across Houston.

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Weddings·Portraits·Events·Branding·Graduation·Photo + Video
Selected Work

Five ways I tell a story.

A look across the work — from wedding receptions to graduation days. Full galleries for each category are just below.

01 — reception · golden light

Weddings & Engagements

Full-day coverage, documentary-first
02 — studio · natural connection

Family & Lifestyle Portraits

Candid, unposed, personal
03 — social · candid moments

Events

Corporate, social, milestone
04 — studio · on brand

Branding & Headshots

Confident, polished, professional
05 — a milestone, marked

Graduation Sessions

Caps, gowns, and full confidence
Jonathan Brown
Founder & Photographer
The Approach

"I'm not chasing a perfect pose. I'm waiting for the real one."

Distinguished Images creates clean, cinematic, and emotionally rich photography with a documentary feel. My style focuses on real moments, strong composition, and natural confidence — timeless images that feel personal, polished, and meaningful.

Based in Houston, I work with couples, families, brands, and grads who want their story told the way it actually happened — just framed a little more beautifully.

Investment

The full pricing guide.

Every package below is a starting point — coverage, hours, and deliverables can flex to fit your day. Rates effective 2026.

Essential
$1,600
  • 6 hours of wedding day coverage
  • 1 photographer
  • Ceremony, portraits & reception highlights
  • High-resolution edited images
  • Online gallery + print release
Signature
$3,600
  • 10 hours of coverage + second shooter
  • Engagement session
  • Full wedding day storytelling
  • High-resolution edited images
  • Online gallery, print release & 11x14 fine art print
Essential
$1,800
  • 6 hours of coverage · 1 videographer
  • 3–5 min cinematic highlight film
  • Ceremony coverage
  • Digital delivery
Signature
$3,800
  • 10 hours of coverage · 2 videographers
  • 6–8 min cinematic highlight film
  • Full ceremony edit + toasts/speeches
  • Reception highlights
Essential Bundle
$3,000
  • 6 hours · 1 photographer + 1 videographer
  • Edited photo gallery
  • 3–5 min highlight film
  • Digital delivery
Signature Bundle
$6,000
  • 10 hours · 2nd shooter + 2 videographers
  • Engagement session
  • Edited gallery + 6–8 min cinematic film
  • Full ceremony edit
Basic
$500
  • 2 hours · 1 photographer
  • High-resolution edited images
  • Online gallery + print release
Premium
$1,200
  • 6 hours · full event storytelling
  • High-resolution edited images
  • 30–60 sec highlight reel
Event Video Add-Ons
  • 30–60 sec recap reel — $300
  • 2–4 min highlight video — $600
  • Guest interviews / testimonials — $250+
  • Full event photo + video package — $1,500+
Mini Session
$175
  • 30 minutes · 1 location · 1 outfit
  • 10 edited images
  • Online gallery
Premium Session
$450
  • Up to 2 hours · 2–3 locations · 2–3 outfits
  • 50+ edited images
  • Online gallery + print release
Branding / Headshots
$350
  • 1 hour · 1 location · 2 looks
  • 10–15 edited images
  • Online gallery
Graduation
$375
  • 1 hour · 1–2 locations · 2 outfits
  • 20 edited images
  • Online gallery
Premium Graduation
$500
  • Up to 2 hours · 2–3 locations · 3 outfits
  • 35+ edited images
  • Online gallery + print release
Photography
Basic
$1,200
  • 4 hours · 1 photographer
  • Portraits, family & ceremony/party highlights
  • Online gallery + print release
Premium
$2,600
  • 8 hours + pre-event portrait session
  • Getting ready through full event highlights
  • Print release + 11x14 fine art print
Videography
Basic
$1,200
  • 4 hours · 2–3 min highlight film
  • Digital delivery
Premium
$2,600
  • 8 hours · full event storytelling
  • 6–8 min cinematic film + social teaser
Photo + Video Bundles
Basic Bundle
$2,200
  • 4 hours of combined coverage
  • Edited gallery + 2–3 min film
Premium Bundle
$4,500
  • 8 hours + pre-event portrait session
  • Full gallery + 6–8 min film + social teaser
  • Extra coverage hour — $200/hr
  • Second photographer — $500+
  • Second videographer — $600+
  • Social media reel — $150–$300
  • Rush editing — $200+
  • Raw photo or video files — $300+
  • Guest interviews — $250+
  • Printed album — $350+
  • Same-day sneak peeks — $100
  • Travel outside Houston — custom quote
Booking Policy

A non-refundable retainer of 30% is required to reserve your date. The remaining balance is due before or on the day of the session or event, depending on the package. Dates are not officially booked until the retainer and agreement are completed.

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