There is a true art to being a wedding photographer. Unlike those who capture photos on a set, a wedding photographer balances creativity with quick thinking, stamina, and compassion. They are present for a major life event with many moving parts, design details, emotions, and personalities, and must navigate it in a thoughtful and efficient manner. This is why being able to document a wedding in a beautiful, authentic, and robust way takes true talent. While there are thousands of incredible photographers around the world that have mastered this art, a few skilled creatives have made a name for themselves as the top tier in the craft. Ahead, see 30 of the best wedding photographers in the world.
Photo: Pablo Laguía, Jose Villa
With almost two decades of photographing weddings under her belt, Sarah Falugo has mastered the skill of making a wedding album feel like art. The British-born, Oregon-based photographer leans towards an editorial style that naturally correlates with the high rate of publication of much of her work. In addition to being a talent herself, Falugo has also created Luago Agency, representing amazing wedding photographers and videographers that capture celebrations globally.
Greg Finck has carved out a niche of his own as one of the most covetable wedding photographers in Europe. His style is crisp yet soft, creating beautiful photos with a romantic feel. The France-based creative travels the world to capture weddings internationally that desire his elevated imagery.
Italy-based Cinzia Bruschini creates gorgeous wedding photos that play with a mix of digital and film photography. The destination photographer and her team create images that focus on narration, as well as finding the intimate and extraordinary moments throughout a wedding day.
With 17 years of photography under his belt, Erich McVey has made a name for himself as one of the go-to vendors in the industry. He blends documentary-style photography with crisp yet airy aesthetics that lend a beautiful lens to his photos.
It’s no surprise that Corbin Gurkin is an industry icon with the stunning images that come from every celebration she captures. She ties in her fine-art sensibility with her art school training to create dreamy photos that document a wedding with an editorialized touch.
Dos Más En La Mesa is a photography trio making their mark in the wedding world. Based in Spain and offering their services for international events, the team produces fine-art forward imagery with a very personalized aesthetic inspired by poetry.
If you desire photos that feel at once timeless and modern, consider working with Heather Waraksa. With two decades of photography experience under her belt, she has created a niche for herself as a skilled wedding creative that uses both digital and film to cultivate a beautiful album.
If searching for the crème de la creme of wedding photography, look no further than Jose Villa’s portfolio. The fine-art photographer has shot some of the most iconic celebrity weddings around the globe, thanks to his thoughtful eye and wealth of experience.
As former dancers, married duo Kimberly and Travis of CALENROSE bring a unique skill to their art of wedding photography. The pair use their swift moves to master a documentary film style, often bringing out the best natural photos of their clients and guests as wedding celebrations continue into the night.
James Christianson and Otto Schulze are the creatives behind James x Schulze, a photography duo that has been capturing weddings for over two decades. Their documentary style is at the core of their work, which captures spontaneous moments with a fine-art approach to shooting.
Film photographer Mo Davis brings a unique lens to every wedding she captures. With an emphasis on storytelling, her work helps capture the look, feel, and authentic moments of a celebration with an artistic edge.
You can always expect to find a soft, stunning photo from KT Merry’s wedding albums. After beginning her career in fashion photography, the destination photographer brings an editorial eye to her work to create beautiful images worthy of a magazine spread.
If you want wedding photos that feel like works of art, you should consider bringing Nirav Patel to your vendor team. Based in California’s Bay Area, Patel brings his fine-art sensibility to his work to create cinematic and soulful imagery that encapsulates a wedding day.
Brothers John and Joseph, as well as their talented principal photographer Yana, are the team documenting many of the biggest celebrity events. As one of the go-to photographers of star planner Mindy Weiss, the Los Angeles-based team brings a well-helmed lens to create beautiful photographs of weddings large and small.
With over 15 years in the industry, Devin Wilson and Skylar Stetten of Stetten Wilson have clearly honed their style. The dynamic team produces imagery full of clear, beautiful design details and romantic portraits to create a dynamic and artfully curated wedding album.
Joel Serrato has taken the craft of film photography and harnessed it to beautiful document weddings at a grand scale. Working with some of the top planners in the world, Serrato brings a fine-art perspective to curate intimate, thoughtful photos from multi-layered events.
Husband and wife team Danilo and Sharon Vasic run their eponymous wedding photography studio from Belgrade, but travel around the world to capture stunning celebrations. Those who work with the duo can count on images that capture lightness and a distinct editorial feel within their wedding photos.
If you are searching for a master of fine-art photography, look no further than Samm Blake. The Australian-born, New York-based creative brings a beautiful eye for light and details to her lens, producing stunning photos that are truly dreamy.
Spanish creatives Pablo Laguía and Ana Gómez are the team behind their acclaimed international photography studio. Couples search out the experienced pair thanks to their talented skill at balancing both natural, documentary-style imagery and editorial-influenced portraiture.
With over 20 years of combined experience, Shannen Norman and Emily Blake have created a photography studio that has perfected the art of capturing the joy and beauty of a wedding. A soft film lens and a tailored eye has made Norman and Blake a favorite for celebrities that want to tie the knot in style.
If you want to have your wedding images drenched in delicate light, French photographer Oliver Fly should be on your vendor list. The destination photographer leans into the fine-art style to create images that encapsulate the romance of a wedding day.
Clean and soft images with an artful edge is a perfect descriptor of Anni Graham’s work. The photographer takes on limited weddings a year to fully present for each couple, for which she documents the tangible, fleeting moments of their celebrations.
Editorial imagery is a specialty of wedding photography Mili Ghosh. Truly an artist, she approaches each wedding with care for her clients and a desire to enhance the beauty already present at the event. South Asian weddings are this photographer’s specialty, but she deftly captures weddings of all cultural backgrounds.
David Bastianoni and his talented team bring an editorial sensibility to their craft. The studio has made a name for themselves as the top of their field in Italy, producing beautiful fine-art imagery highlighting wedding moments big and small.
Kristen Marie Parker has spent over a decade honing her skills to become a standout fine-art wedding photographer in the space. Her style feels classic yet contemporary, thanks to her photojournalistic meets editorial approach.
A talented trio led by Abby Jiu makes up the photographer’s eponymous studio. The Chicago-based team shoots celebrations around the globe, bringing along both their amazing energy and incredible creativity to produce imagery that beautifully captures the details, moments, and emotion of this special day.
Ro Agents-Juska of Les Loups sees photographing a wedding as a collaboration with her couples, guiding them towards curating beautiful portraits and showcasing their design choices in both fashion and décor. The creative particularly excels in giving her imagery a lovely soft focus to add romance to the photo.
Allan Zepeda has a talent for documenting a grand affair. He cleanly and deftly documents décor details, while also capturing lovely moments of joy that occur throughout a wedding celebration. If looking for a timeless photographer, Zepeda is an easy pick.
Those who want their wedding photos to truly feel like works of art should consider hiring John Dolan. With over 30 years of experience photographing weddings, his work helped define the fine-art style in the field. Not only does Dolan lend his talents to shooting weddings, but he also helps mentor talented photographs hoping to hone their skills.
