Top 30 Creative United States Wedding Portrait Photographers for 2024
Page Updated: January 31st, 2024
Wouldn’t you just love to hire a top creative United States wedding photographer to create artistic portraits on your big day? The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association is here to help! Wedding photojournalists are, first and foremost, photographers — creative artists, in other words. In the AG contests, WPJA members exhibit their skills at digitally enhanced United States couple portraits.
Four Artistic Guild contests for United States wedding portraits are held annually, entered and judged separately from the regular WPJA competitions of moments. After each creative photo contest, we add another collection of award-winning portraits to our member profile galleries.
Want to have a top United States creative wedding photographer take some unique and artistic portraits? In a portrait (for these purposes), the photographer has staged the couple, the bridal party, or other participants or groups — such as family, friends, or children — on the day of the wedding. One distinguishing feature of portraits is that the subjects are aware of the camera and are maintaining their positions for the sake of the photograph.
Nicolas Bastien, a 30-year-old Breton from Quimper, is a travel enthusiast with a love for people and salted butter. His passion for photography, born from his belief in the enriching power of travel, focuses on artistic adventure portraits for daring couples.
Penny McCoy is a wedding photographer from Minneapolis who loves capturing genuine moments with her southern charm. She has a passion for creating artistic portraits of couples, using bright and bold colors, as well as playing with graphic designs and lines. Penny also excels at capturing stunning night shots and favors using the beautiful lighting at dusk. She brings her expertise in off-camera lighting to create creatively...
Song Johns, a professional wedding photographer and founder of Blooming Dreams Photo, has been capturing couples' special moments for over 10 years. Known for her creative approach, she excels at capturing tight shots that focus on the faces, hands, and details of each wedding day.
Erica Dietz is a wedding photographer who captures candid and heartfelt moments using her artistic eye and mastery of light. Having previously worked as an intern for Valley News Dispatch, she has honed her skills in creating stunning portraits that make couples look and feel relaxed and beautiful on their special day. Erica's passion for photography extends to capturing intimate and romantic shots, as well as...
Lexus Marquise Reynolds, a professional photographer with 12 years of experience, specializes in creating artistic and stylized portraits for couples. Reynolds is also known for boudoir, weddings, high school seniors, and family photography, capturing over 300 weddings and boosting confidence levels through boudoir sessions.
Samantha Pastoor is a talented wedding photographer who found her love for photography at a young age. She excels at creating intimate and romantic portraits for couples, with a focus on black and white imagery that beautifully captures the love between them. Her work showcases the tender moments shared between couples on their special day.
Paolo Blocar is an experienced wedding photographer who grew up in a family of photographers. Based in the city, he is passionate about technology, cinema, and traveling. Paolo particularly enjoys capturing the beauty of the golden hour and the soft, natural lighting during sunset and late afternoon. He takes pride in his ability to create unique and intimate portraits of wedding couples and also often focuses on tight...
Eliza Slobodzian: a wedding photographer focusing on creative portraits and artistic details, celebrating individuality and creativity. Specializes in authentic, eye-catching imagery in unique landscapes like lakes, mountains, and natural settings.
Cindy Brown is a well-educated wedding photographer who travels across the globe to capture weddings with a keen eye for detail and a focus on portraying emotion and sensitivity. Her unconventional approach to photography results in energetic and emotive images, with a creative vision that embraces balanced and symmetrical framing. She particularly enjoys working in black and white, adding a timeless touch to her images.
Sarah Nader is an award-winning wedding photographer with a knack for capturing unique and creative portraits. She excels at using reflective surfaces and creative lighting techniques to make her photos stand out. In her free time, Sarah loves traveling, cooking, and staying active with her two Golden Retrievers and Peloton.
Sean Lara is a Rocky Mountains-based photographer known for his distinctive style in capturing weddings. He excels at utilizing beautiful landscapes and mountain settings to take creative and storytelling portraits. Sean's expertise lies in off-camera lighting, particularly in night shots and dusk lighting, and he enjoys using off-camera flash to enhance his subjects in daylight as well.
Lucy Schultz is an artistic wedding photographer known for her unique style and ability to create eye-catching imagery. With her off-camera lighting skills and love for night shots, she brings a touch of artistry to every wedding she captures. Lucy's clients appreciate the fun and comfortable atmosphere she creates, allowing them to be their authentic selves in front of the camera.
Matt Kolf, a Catholic wedding photographer, finds inspiration from art history. With a diverse style rooted in creativity, he likes group portrait sessions.
Dennis Crider is an artistic wedding photographer who specializes in capturing authentic moments that reflect the unique personalities and styles of each couple. He has a talent for using light and composition to create striking and emotive images that evoke a dreamlike quality. His close-up shots and clever use of shadows and contrast add a touch of mystery and excitement to his work, resulting in captivating and dramatic...
New England wedding photographer Andy Madea excels at capturing stunning portraits with a blend of adventure and creativity. His expertise lies in memorable dusk and night shots.
Chris Werner is a highly experienced artistic wedding photographer with a career spanning over 25 years. He has a remarkable ability to capture the love and individuality of engaged couples using his distinct and creative style. Chris began his photography journey with black and white film in 1994, which has since evolved into a fine art approach.
Hailey Crabtree, a Maine-based wedding photographer, creatively captures emotions through fine art portraits for couples in New England. She blends storytelling with photography, crafting unique wedding memories with her husband Joel.
John Ryan is the owner of J&J Studios in Philadelphia and has been capturing weddings since 2011. He offers photography, video, aerial, and live streaming services. John is known for taking striking wedding portraits with creative lighting techniques in beautiful outdoor locations.
Nina Larsen Reed, a Colorado-based wedding photographer, specializes in capturing couples in winter adventure scenes. With over 150 weddings photographed, she helps plan dream elopements in the Rockies.
Will Tee, the maestro of artistic wedding photography, crafts stunning portraits and intricate detail shots. His signature style lies in his flawless symmetrical framing and impeccable balance.
Bonnie Sizer is a wedding photographer with a background in art and a passion for creating beautiful portraits. She studied art at Colorado State University and specializes in capturing unique landscapes and beautiful natural places. With her creative vision and expertise in off-camera lighting, Bonnie excels in crafting stunning wedding day portraits, including spectacular night shots.
Wedding photographer Scott Josuweit specializes in using off-camera lighting to create beautifully balanced and symmetrical images, capturing important images with a unique and authentic approach.
Alex Gordias is a well-known wedding photographer on the East Coast. With his creative vision, he captures unique and beautiful landscapes during weddings. He particularly enjoys taking night shots and loves working with the natural dusk lighting outside of the wedding venue.
Justin Edmonds is a seasoned photojournalist with 14 years of experience. He has worked with renowned clients such as Getty Images, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. Justin specializes in unique wedding couple portraits, using off-camera lighting techniques to capture stunning shots at night or during the enchanting lighting at dusk. He also enjoys using off-camera flash to fill in subjects during daylight,...
Corey Butler, a wedding photographer from New England, is inspired by nostalgia and his background in photojournalism. He aims to capture genuine and authentic moments for couples on their wedding day. Corey especially enjoys shooting in the trees and creating artistic and captivating portraits. He also has a knack for capturing the romance and passion between couples, as well as playful and fun bridal party portraits.
Joshua Grasso is a professional wedding photographer, as well as a loving husband and father. He has a unique eye for capturing stunning and artistic portraits during weddings, using techniques like silhouette, contrast, backlighting, and shadow to create beautiful shapes and contours. He especially loves shooting during the golden hour, when the sun is setting and casting a romantic light. Joshua also has expertise in using...
Seattle-based Marla Manes specializes in creating artistic detail shots and scenic images for adventurous couples. With a focus on environmental sustainability and a passion for wedding photojournalism, she ensures a comfortable client experience. Additionally, she is a proud dog parent and cat enthusiast.
Madi Ellis is a US wedding photographer who has a deep passion for capturing authentic love stories. With a background in acting, she uses her storytelling skills to create honest and original work that fully represents couples. Madi's unique approach includes using symmetrical framing and balanced images, as well as incorporating detail shots during portrait sessions. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and exploring...
Kate Crabtree is a wedding photographer from Maine who captures beautiful photos of couples on their special day against the backdrop of stunning landscapes. She specializes in creating unique portraits near water, such as the ocean or docks, and loves working with the soft, warm light of the sunset and golden hour. Kate is known for her symmetrical framing and creating balanced images.
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
