2024 Top 30 Artistic North America Wedding Photographers
Page Updated: January 31st, 2024
Discover the best artistic wedding photographers in North America! These award-winning photographers are experts at creative and beautiful wedding day portraits of the couple, as well as capturing artistic detail shots.
Trust our WPJA North America photographers to go above and beyond in providing unique and authentic images that truly reflect your love story. With their expertise in finding the perfect backdrop and their attention to detail, they will make sure nothing goes unnoticed.
Whether you're having a destination wedding or simply want a one-of-a-kind wedding photoshoot in nature, our photographers will capture your special day in the most imaginative and authentic way possible. Let the Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association connect you with an artistic North America wedding photographer to bring your wedding vision to life!
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.
Michael Freas is a wedding photographer with a unique style and creative vision. He captures symmetrical framing and balanced images, creating portraits that honor the happy couple. His commitment to stress-free celebrations has cemented his reputation as one of the most reputable wedding photographers in the industry.
Tanushree Vaidya is a photographer who specializes in creative wedding day images. She has traveled to 14 countries to capture weddings, bringing her skills in commerce, hair artistry, portraiture, and graphic design to her work. Tanushree enjoys capturing the details of wedding traditions in bold and colorful images, as well as working in black and white.
Stacy Gillespie, a photographer based in Colorado, developed a passion for photography while pursuing a marketing degree in college. Her unique approach includes utilizing the stunning backdrops of mountain ski resorts and incorporating chair lifts into her compositions. Additionally, she excels in capturing the captivating beauty of the night sky during dusk lighting situations.
Lauren Lindley is a traveling wedding photographer with a specialty in capturing memorable wedding moments. She has a knack for making people feel at ease in front of the camera and enjoys shooting in unique locations such as the beach or in nature, including trees and wilderness. Additionally, she is known for her artistic portrait sessions in the snow, creating captivating and artful images.
Trent Gillespie is a Colorado wedding photographer with a Journalism degree from the University of Northern Colorado and experience in photojournalism. He specializes in creative portraits of couples, often taking advantage of natural mountain and rustic barn settings. Trent is skilled in off-camera lighting techniques, capturing beautiful shots at dusk and in low-light situations. He also has a talent for using flash in...
Kayla Rice, a Syracuse University photography alum, specializes in creative wedding portraits in unique locations. Her diverse style celebrates individuality with humor and creativity, capturing romance uniquely.
Will is a wedding photographer with a passion for capturing moments throughout the Northeast and beyond. With artistic freedom, he creates stunning wedding portraits featuring bold designs, striking graphic elements, and captivating lines. Will also showcases his talent in black and white photography, delivering images with a rich magazine-quality style.
Hailey Crabtree specializes in artistic wedding photography, focusing on capturing emotional moments with a creative fine art touch. Based in Maine, she and her husband photograph weddings throughout New England, documenting love stories with a storytelling approach.
Castille Alma, a Lyon-based photographer, found her love for wedding photography while collaborating with a photographer. With a background in communication, she is known for her eye-catching imagery and artistic portrait sessions, particularly in black and white. She specializes in stunning bridal images, capturing the bride in her beautiful gown during portrait sessions.
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.
A wedding photographer, Eliza Slobodzian captures authentic portraits embracing creativity in nature. Eliza captures romance in unique portraits in picturesque, mountain landscapes.
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...
David Clumpner is a documentary wedding photographer who focuses on capturing genuine emotions and creating unique and visually striking portraits. He finds inspiration in beautiful landscapes and nature and particularly enjoys working with nighttime and dusk lighting for a more artistic feel to his photos.
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...
Joyce Perlman, a US-based wedding photographer, stands out for her unique approach to capturing weddings through a combination of contemporary and documentary-style photography. With a background in fine art and visual design, Joyce's artistic eye shines through in her portrait sessions, often taking advantage of natural settings like trees, the wilderness, and the golden hour to create stunning images.
Song Johns, a professional wedding photographer with over a decade of experience, specializes in creative fine art wedding portraits and artistic wedding day details, with a focus on creativity.
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.
Madi Ellis is a talented wedding photographer from the US who loves capturing genuine love stories. Drawing from her acting background, she crafts unique and honest portraits that truly reflect each couple. Madi's signature style includes symmetrical framing, balanced compositions, and capturing intricate details during photo sessions. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and discovering new destinations.
Charles Moll found his passion in wedding photography. Focusing on creative fine art details, he captures the beauty, life, and emotion in each moment, preserving memories for years to come.
Nina Larsen Reed is a Colorado wedding photographer who specializes in capturing couples in winter adventure scenes. With over 150 weddings photographed, she helps plan dream elopements in the Rockies.
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.
As an experienced wedding photographer since 2004, Kevin Bergthold, founder of Berg Berg Photography in 2021, specializes in creative fine art portraits for couples, capturing diverse styles with a dreamlike quality.
Anastasiia Polyakov is a seasoned wedding photographer who has been capturing special moments for a decade. Anastasiia crafts photographs that immortalize the essence of life. She specializes in colorful and vibrant imagery, and clean and simple backdrops, and expertly uses lighting techniques to create stunning night shots.
Sarah Nader is an award-winning wedding photojournalist known for her unique approach. She has a keen eye for symmetrical framing and balanced images that stand out from the typical wedding photos. Sarah is also skilled in using reflective surfaces and creative lighting techniques to capture artistic and beautifully lit portraits. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and staying fit with her two Golden Retrievers...
Loic Nicoloso is an experienced destination wedding photographer with a passion for capturing beautiful moments. Having grown up in a photography-filled environment, he has developed a unique and minimalistic style that focuses on the odd and quirky aspects of weddings.
John Ryan, owner of J&J Studios in Philadelphia, has been photographing weddings since 2011, offering various services like photography, video, aerial, and live streaming. Known for his stunning wedding portraits, John uses off-camera lighting to create breathtaking images in picturesque garden settings.
Viara Mileva is a Canadian wedding photographer with a strong academic background. With decades of experience in drawing, writing fiction, and making music, she brings a unique artistic vision to her photography. Viara is particularly energized by weddings and enjoys capturing couples in romantic, and intimate poses. She is also drawn to the beauty of the outdoors and the soft, natural lighting it provides.
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.
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