We are excited to shine a spotlight on Trent Broglin, the visionary behind Trent Broglin Photography, a premier wedding photographer whose work embodies timeless elegance and a dedication to an unmatched client experience in the St. Louis luxury market.
A Career Built on Community
Trent’s journey into luxury wedding photography is unique. Starting his career at 15, he eventually felt a sense of professional loneliness and deliberately took a “step back to take five steps forward,” focusing on building his community. He began second-shooting for and assisting other high-end local photographers and production teams, not to gain content, but to build connections and learn the entire production process of larger, over-the-top weddings. This organic, intentional approach led to invaluable referrals and the opportunity to bid on and book luxury events himself, all by meeting the right people.
Signature Style and Client Experience
Trent’s work is consistently described as timeless and classic. He aims for his images to be viewed a hundred years from now and still be considered beautiful, intentionally avoiding fleeting trends.
Trent’s personal philosophy—his signature touch—is rooted in hospitality and trust. Trent limits the number of weddings he takes on each year, capping it at around 15. This intentional scarcity allows him to provide an open-ended client experience. He tells his couples: “Once we have this contract, I’m yours.” They are encouraged to text him with any random question, ensuring they feel supported and never like they are bothering him.
For Trent, the ultimate goal is for couples to fully trust their vendors. He works diligently to understand his couple’s vision—even reviewing their Pinterest boards to ensure his execution aligns with their aesthetic—so they can fully enjoy the wedding day without worrying about the photography.
St. Louis: A Market of Variety and Host-Focused Trends
Trent views St. Louis as a chameleon in the wedding industry. Unlike many other cities dominated by a single venue style (either newer, trendy spaces or older, historical ballrooms), St. Louis offers a good mix of both. This variety allows couples to truly have their pick of venues, from large tent installations and countryside resorts to country clubs and luxury hotel spaces, making the city a uniquely versatile backdrop for any luxury wedding.
A significant trend Trent has observed in the St. Louis luxury market is couples doing things their own way and focusing on hosting their guests. Weddings are being planned more as a grand party and less about tradition. Trends that reflect this focus include incorporating interactive elements, such as fashion sketch artists, to create personalized mementos for guests to take home, and serving late-night snacks directly on the dance floor to keep the party energy up. One memorable moment involved the couple in their second outfit serving their guests custom-branded burgers and fries on silver trays.
Trent’s Single Piece of Advice
When asked for one recommended splurge item for a couple’s budget, Trent’s advice is absolute and non-negotiable: impeccable tailoring for the dress and a custom suit or tuxedo for the groom. His reasoning is simple. You are wearing this attire all day, and it will be featured in thousands of pictures. You want it to fit perfectly and make you feel good—a detail that will truly show in the timeless images he creates.
Wed Society | St. Louis is proud to feature Trent Broglin Photography as a trusted, community-focused leader whose timeless fine art photography is guided by a genuine passion for his clients’ experience.
