
While SLR Lounge covers articles and tutorials for all types of photography, our roots have always been weddings. In fact, we’ve written dozens (maybe even hundreds) of articles on wedding photography tips. So when determining our list of the “100 Best Wedding Photographers in the U.S. and Canada,” we did not take the task lightly. After researching for weeks, analyzing thousands of portfolios, and getting expert opinions from industry leaders, we came up with the following list.
Update | The Final 9 Photographers
After having gone through all of the submitted nominations, our team has selected the final 9 photographers to add to our 100 Best Wedding Photographers in the U.S. and Canada for 2016!
In selecting the final award winners, we maintained our original selection methods of considering each nominee’s awards, portfolios, and overall artistic vision and skill.
So, without further ado, congratulations to the following photographers (presented in alphabetical order):
- Cafa Liu – Toronto, Canada
- Christian Oth – New York, NY
- Jason Vinson – Fayetteville, AR
- Jimmy Bui – Riverside, CA
- Lear Miller – Phoenix, AZ
- Lisa Rhinehart Photography – Shippensburg, PA
- Michael Anthony – Los Angeles, CA
- Stephane Lemaire – El Paso, TX
- Theilen Photography – Reno, NV
*Note: Click here to see our Top 150 Best International Wedding Photographers of 2016!
The selection method for the best wedding photographers
Our goal was to invent our own systematic method of selection that included as much objectivity as possible in an inherently subjective process. Here’s how we created the list:
Step 1: We first compiled multiple lists of award-winners, instructors, and industry leaders from a variety of respected sources. These sources included the following:
- Conference Speakers – Educators from this year’s WPPI, PhotoPlus, Imaging USA, Canada Photo Convention, CreativeLive, and Mystic Seminars
- Award Winners – Photographers recognized by respected sources like Pop Photo, Junebug Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, American Photo Mag, and Fearless Photographers
- Brand Ambassadors – Sponsored photographers from respected brands like Canon, Nikon, Sony, Profoto, Kodak and the MAC Group lineup of products
Step 2: We ran these lists through a formula to find the reoccurring names. If a name or studio appeared more than once, they were up for consideration. We then looked for the following:
- Working Photographers – Since this is an annual list of the best wedding photographers for 2016 (and not an “all-time” list), we wanted to ensure that each artist was active. For this, we looked for clues like their blog entry dates and the contents of their social media activity.
- Artists and Not Just Educators – The formula revealed some photographers who are well-known educators but lacked in artistry in comparison to the rest of the results. These were eliminated.
- Artists and Not Just Networkers – The formula also revealed some photographers who are well connected in the industry but lacked in artistry in comparison to the rest of the results. These were also eliminated.
Step 3: We went through the long process of reviewing each portfolio for the following characteristics:
- Uniqueness and Creativity – This list favors photographers who are doing something different. Some are pioneering new techniques like Ryan Brenizer or Sam Hurd. Others see art in places where most photographers would overlook like Two Mann and Chrisman Studios.
- Artistry and Vision – This list also favors photographers who have a complete vision for the final product like Erich Mcvey and Dylan and Sara. In their images, you can see how all elements of the scene work together (the models, wardrobe, makeup, location, post-processing, and more) for a beautiful, cohesive, final product.
- Timing and Emotion Capture – This list also favors photographers who have a knack for being in the right place at the right time, like Callaway Gable and Anna Kuperberg, who create emotional photojournalism.
- Consistency – This list favors photographers who produce consistent quality from shoot to shoot. One single great shot (or even a large set of great shots) is not enough to make the list.
Step 4: We then compared portfolios again and continued to eliminate until we cut the list down to 91 photographers. We kept our list at 91 because we want you to nominate the rest of the 9 in the comments below. We’ll look into each and every suggestion you make and finalize our list half way through the year. We are asking for your help because, as with any “best of” list, there are limitations and flaws with the selection. The primary limitation is that the initial selection favors artists with high visibility, whether that be through teaching, networking, or winning awards. There very well could be some deserving photographers with lower visibility (perhaps with all of their efforts going towards serving their clients). There may also be some rising stars that are simply too new to pop up on our radar. So let us know your thoughts and help us make this the best possible list of its kind.
The 100 Best Wedding Photographers in the US and Canada for 2016
Due to the subjective nature of art and photography, we decided to order this list in alphabetical order:
- Aaron Morris – New York, NY
- Abby Plus Dave – Calgary, AB
- Amanda Basteen – Des Moines, IA
- Anna Kuperberg – San Francisco, CA
- Ashley And Jeremy Parsons – Kansas City, MO
- Ashley Fisher – St Louis, MO
- Bambi Cantrell – San Francisco, CA
- Bradford Martens – Dallas, TX
- Brett Butterstein – San Diego, CA
- Brian And Allison Callaway – Los Angeles, CA
- Brian Maheux – Fort Collins, CO
- Camille & Chadwick Bensler – Vancouver, BC
- *Caroline Tran – Los Angeles, CA
- Charleton Churchill – Sacramento, CA
- Chrisman Studios (Ben, Erin and Mauricio Arias) – San Francisco, CA
- *Christina Blanarovich – New York, NY
- Cliff Mautner – Philadelphia, PA
- Crystal Stokes – Charlotte, NC
- Curtis Moore – Winnipeg, MB
- Dallas & Sabrina Kolotylo – Vancouver, BC
- Danny and Julia Dong – San Francisco, CA
- Dave Paek – New York, NY
- David Murray – Kennebunkport, ME
- Davina and Daniel – Montreal, QC
- Derren Raser – Arcata, CA
- Divine Method – Toronto. ON
- Dylan And Sara – Portland, OR
- Ed Pingol – San Francisco, CA
- Elizabeth Messina – Santa Monica, CA
- Emin Kuliyev – New York, NY
- Erich Mcvey – Salem, OR
- Eugene Michel – Spokane, WA
- A Fist Full of Bolts – Seattle, WA
- Gabe Mcclintock – Alberta, Canada
- Gary Evans -Kitchener, ON
- Green Tea Photography – Ottawa, ON
- Hiram Trillo – Dallas, TX
- Impressions by Annuj – Toronto. ON
- Jacklyn Greenberg – New Haven, CT
- Jasmine Star – Orange County, CA
- Jeff Newsom – San Luis Obispo, CA
- Jenna and Tristan – Vancouver, BC
- Jennifer Moher – Peterborough, ON
- Jeremy Chou – Orange County, CA
- John Michael Cooper – Las Vegas, NV
- Jordan Voth – Seattle, WA
- Jose Villa – Solvang, CA
- Joshua Dwain – New York, NY
- Julie Paisley – Nashville, TN
- Justin And Mary Marantz – New Haven, CT
- Justine Ungaro – Studio City, CA
- Kathryn Krueger – Waco, TX
- Kelly and Sergio – Tucson, AZ
- Ken Pak – Centreville, VA
- Kenny Kim – Chicago, Il
- Kristi Odom – Reston, VA
- Kristina and Dee Robinson – Sacramento, CA
- *Lin and Jirsa – Orange County, CA
- Luke Edmonson – Plano, TX
- *Lurey Photography – Cherry Hill, NJ
- Mantas Kubilinskas – Washington, DC
- Matt Roberts – Santa Barbara, CA
- Matt Miller – Atlanta, GA
- Matthew Sowa – New York, NY
- Melissa Jill – Phoenix, AZ
- Michelle Gardella – Wethersfield, CT
- Mike Allebach – Norristown, PA
- Morgan Lynn Razi – Houston, TX
- Nessa K – Washington DC
- Nicole Chan – Boston, MA
- Pat Furey – Toms River, NJ
- Raymond and Jessie – Vancouver, BC
- Reese Allen – Charleston, SC
- Rob Greer – Los Angeles, CA
- Roberto Valenzuela – Los Angeles, CA
- Ryan Brenizer – New York, NY
- Ryan Joseph – Tampa Bay, FL
- Sam Hurd – Washington, DC
- Samm Blake – Williamsburg, Brooklyn
- Scott & Melissa Hopkins – Savannah, GA
- Sean Leblanc – Calgary, AB
- Susan Stripling – New York, NY
- Taylor Lord – Austin, TX
- Timothy Eyrich – Alliance, NE
- Todd Laffler – New Jersey, CA
- Tony Gambino – Bend, OR
- Tony Hoffer – Downingtown, PA
- *Trevor Dayley – Phoenix, AZ
- *Twisted Oaks – Hammonton, NJ
- Two Mann – Canmore, AB
- Tyler Wirken – Kansas City, MO
*Note: Starred names indicate an affiliation with SLR Lounge as a content creator for the site. We had originally excluded all affiliated photographers. However, we realized this was unfair. SLR Lounge’s mission and goal is to create a community where the best working photographers are teaching, educating, and elevating our industry. To remove them from eligibility would go against that exact mission statement.
All photographers (including those affiliated with SLR Lounge) were held to the exact same standard and process for making this list. The degree of objectivity in the initial selection process and the 3rd party supporting credentials, awards, and recognition of each photographer allowed us to feel comfortable in our selections, regardless of affiliations.
We need your help!
As mentioned, we left our list at 91 so that we can account for names that we may have overlooked initially. We need your help coming up with the final 9. Comment below to nominate another photographer and we’ll take them into consideration. We’ll make a finalized list half way through the year. Thank you!
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They’re all great photographers!
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Awesome list! I would like add Black Hat Studio to your 2017 consideration!
Really awesome work.
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David and the team at Patton Photography http://www.patton-photography.ca
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Josh Bellingham (Niagara Falls) – http://www.joshbellingham.com
Jeff Cooke – http://www.cookedphotography.com
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Sarah Kossuch! (Michigan) http://sarahkossuch.com
Raleigh, NC http://daveshay.com
Raleigh, NC http://www.paulseiler.net
Erik Clausen (older blog): http://www.theartistformerlyknownasposer.com/blog/
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Allan Jay Garcia of http://www.triversitywedding.com
Kristi Morris @ http://www.littlewingstudio.com
http://www.alikayphoto.com
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Anesha Collins with Unashamed Imaging is AMAZING!!!!!! Her work truly shows her gift!!!!!!
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Jane in the Woods does gorgeous work! http://www.janeinthewoods.com
http://Www.bobbiphoto.com is still amazing
http://www.holliedyson.com/ Definitely Hollie Dyson from here in Richmond, VA
Hello I am new to this group but I think Bud Johnson would be a great fit and I wouldn’t mind entering myself in the running. Nickdavisphotogrpahy,com
Logan Westom is a great wedding photographer. He’s a friend of a friend, but his work is phenomenal.
http://loganwestom.com/
awesome that you guys looked at my comment from that post a while back and got Christian Oth on the list!
Stanley Babbs of Stanlo Photography http://www.stanlophotography.com
Amy Deputy! http://www.amydeputyphotography.com
Our vote is Dan Luke Photography http://www.danlukephotography.com.au/
Hey.. Check this wedding photography website http://www.rossweddingphotography.com/
Gulnara at https://www.gulnarastudio.com/weddings-gulnara/
Andy Martin is AMAZING @ http://www.andymartinphotography.com
Also Bruce & Sarah at Moments in Digital! http://www.momentsindigital.com/
Ken & Laura at Just Married Photography! http://www.justmarriedphotography.com/
Give Bryan Newfield Photography a look as well! Award-winning, moment-driven. http://www.bryannewfield.com
Hannah Marie from Waterloo Ontario! She has spoken on CreativeLive and Shutterfest & won second place at WPPI’s 16×20. She is also sponsored by 17hats, and Fundy. http://www.hannahmarie.ca
Also Michael Anthony from LA! He spoke at Shutterfest. http://www.michaelanthonyphotography.com
Jean Pierre Uys – New York – http://www.jeanpierrecreates.com
Raph Nogal of Toronto. Profoto Canada Ambassador, MagMod Ambassador, Spider Holster Agent, and he’s won a Fearless award too!
http://raphnogal.com
Good call!
Jeff Cooke + Jenn Nauss | cookedphotography.com
http://www.heatherwindsor.com
Robyn White from http://www.brooklinphotography.com
Ramya Jegatheesan http://www.ramyajimages.ca from Ramya J Images
http://www.lovethemomentphotography.ca
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Lindsey Thorne
https://m.facebook.com/lindseythornephoto/
Shaun Whitworth photography
https://m.facebook.com/WhitworthPhoto/
Thank you SLR Lounge once again, honored to be among great photographers.
Please consider Miller + Miller Wedding Photography http://www.mmfotos.com
Lisa Mei Photography @ https://lisameiphotography.com
Philip Siciliano Photography- http://www.psp.photo. Instagram philip_siciliano
Christina Valentine – http://www.christinavalentine.com/
Febian Shah Photography – http://www.febianshah.com/
Lang Thomas Photography
Langthomasphotography.com
Lisa Rhinehart Photography http://blog.rhinehartphotography.com/
Would love to see Chrystal and Lucas Photography on the list they are so fun and amazing work to boot
http://Www.yourimageisourimage.com
Lisa Rhinehart Photography goes above and beyond anything you’d ever expect. Her artistic eye and the daring angles are simply to die for. I’ve been enthusiastically watching her photography for years. I have yet to view a photograph that fails to evoke emotion is some way. Best of luck, Lisa! You are truly a magician behind the lens!
Lisa Rhinehart Photography! Stellar work, artistic delivery, customized attention to clients and their ideas, and creative beauty. Very professional, and fearless! http://www.rhinehartphotography.com
Lisa Rhinehart Photography
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Lisa Rhinehart!
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Lisa Rhinehart Photography! http://www.rhinehartphotography.com
I would like to nominate Lisa Rhineheart Photography
sorry, I meant Lisa Rhinehart Photography
Lisa Rhinehart should absolutely be on the list!! http://www.rhinehartphotography.com/
Lisa Rhinehart should be on the list – she is very creative and has been honored before on similar lists.
http://www.rhinehartphotography.com
Lisa rhinehart photography definitely needs to be on this list! http://www.rhinehartphotography.com
Lisa Rhinehart
Lisa Rhinehart photography is amazing! http://www.rhinehartphotography.com/
I agree Lisa Rhinehart
Lisa Rhinehart Photography is one of a kind! Numerous awards, very creative.
I agree as well!!!
Jada Alakija – http://www.alakijablog.com
I’d like to nominate Vivian Sachs Photography
http://www.viviansachs.com
I live in Europe, so I don’t have any personal experience with any of the US or Canadian photographers, but I “live” in an online photography world and for me the big names missing on this list are Neil van Niekerk, Joe Buissink, the guys from F-stoppers and Jerry Ghionis. Though I don’t know whether this last year any of them received any reward or created anything jaw-dropping. But their previous work is pretty consistent and artistic, one might say.
My vote is for Erum Rizvi as well. as a videographer she’s one of my favorite to work with.
There are a lot of hidden gems in Toronto, ON. You guys should most definitely check out these guys:
1. EM photography – http://www.photoem.net/
2. Z Molu photography – http://www.zmolu.com/
3. Kumari images – http://www.kumarimages.com/
Erum Rizvi, always steps up her game, brings something new and innovative to table, http://www.erumrizvi.com
I nominate Terry Photo Co. They’re amazing – http://terryphotoco.com
+1 Erum Rizvi – she packs the most punch per pixel!
Recommendation: Erum Rizvi.
Wow – Great list, may I suggest adding the innovative Erum Rizvi – she does amazing work with multicultural audiences, she’s been featured as a Rangefinder Rising Star, spoken at WPPI and other events, is a leader of DC’s Capital Area Photographer group and her lighting work is world class!
Her website is: http://www.erumrizvi.com
DQ Studios. Dave and Quin are amazeballs.
Brady Puryear!
I nominate Erum Rizvi.
Stephaniecouture.ca love her work!
And Robert j hill !
This lady should absolutely be on this list. http://www.erumrizvi.com/
I’m gonna nominate Jackie Au, 2015 SWPP Photographer of the Year, Wedding photography instructor at University of Calgary. Jackie also won numerous international awards including 3th place and Gold Awards from WPPI http://www.jackieau.com/about/
Jason Lanier
Mischa & Brianne!
http://www.photomischa.com
Oh man, how is Jonathan Canlas not on this list already? That guy has produced some of the most inspirational work I’ve ever seen. I love how he seems to see right into the souls of the families he photographs. Really a master of his craft.
I agree!!!!
Here is a recently published list of the top UK wedding photogrtaphers for 2016 http://www.henheaven.co.uk/awards/wedding-photographers
How is Joe Hendricks NOT on this list?! http://www.joehendricks.com/portfolio
I don’t see a single photographer on the list or in the comments from my region, Eastern North Carolina. That needs to change. Here are a pair to keep your eye on:
Chad Winstead – http://www.chadwinsteadphotography.com
Magnolia Photography – http://www.magnoliaphotographync.com
Matthew William Photography
http://www.matthewwilliamphotography.com
+1 for Rich Lander of Chard Photography
Jesse Pafundi of Golden Hour Studios. Remarkable talent: http://goldenhourstudios.com/
Would be awesome to see Cassie Molyneux on the list.
Cassie’s Camera – http://www.cassiescamera.com
Consistently creates amazing work.
http://www.theedgeswed.com/
The Edges Wedding Photography
I would like to nominate Dan Salvo, http://www.dazzlephotography.com
He is an outstanding artist, and has won many awards in the wedding photography industry. Additionally, he is an ambassador for Spider Holster. Dan is easy-going, approachable, passionate, and always generous with his time, whether with clients or students. I am confident Dan Salvo would make your list of the Best Wedding Photographers.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric Stricko
Shawn Black Photography – http://www.shawnblackphoto.com
I’d like to nominate Genesa (Richards) Boosz, owner of Genesa Richards Photography. http://www.genesarichardsphotography.com
Neil van Niekerk
?? DeLorenzo Photography http://www.delorenzophoto.com & Colin Coleman Photography colincolemanphoto.com — Both award winning and fearlessphotographer awarded and affiliated! Great list! ??
Forged in the north – http://www.forgedinthenorth.com, Kristen Marie Parker – iamkristenmarie.com, Tyler Branch – tylerbranchphoto.com, Katch Silva – http://www.katchsilva.com, Dylan and Sara – dylandsara.com
Erum Rizvi photography! She’s absolutely amazing
I have a lot of people I’m proud to call friends and mentors on here, and I’m so proud of all of them. Some of the people on this list are not only tremendous photographers but amazing, kind and humble people. And it’s a goal of mine to make it on this list with them at some point
Erum Rizvi!!! http://www.erumrizvi.com
Rich Lander of Chard Photography, Jaron Johns of Dei Gratia or Johnathan Canlas are all great examples to me of hard working and talented wedding photographers. Each are great at obtaining their individual personal style, amazing with clients, give back (either to the community or the industry – usually bot)h and their willingness to share freely with others is present. All in all, making them great candidates for one of the remaining spots.
I’m so happy to see some friends already on this list! And I know there are some that I am missing when I suggest others for the list!
I agree with Raven about Rich Lander. Great photographer. I also nominate Michael Greenberg from Toronto, CN. He is an award winning photographer, educator, speaker and a great artist. If you check out his work, you will all agree.
Kristen Fields – /http://bonvivantstudios.com
How about Krakow wedding photographer http://www.fotopaleta.pl?
Gosh, it’s american/canadian only … ;)
DQ Studios, well-known Canadian photographers.
You will not regret checking out Yanick Lesperance from Canada. He is always trying something new: http://www.yanicklesperance.com/
Oh also – sorry, I forgot to mention – Lear Miller is amazing! He is so young but very active and sooooo good!
My two favorites to follow both their work and their social media accounts are Michelle Koechle (www.michellekoechle.com) and Katelyn James (www.katelynjames.com). They’re both wife-husband teams, and their work is fabulous! Katelyn is a great educator and an inspiration to me. Michelle is more low-key but her work speaks worlds and she is always sending positive messages out to woman-kind.
BRADY PURYEAR…http://bradypuryear.comp
Cassie Lopez – http://cassielopez.info
Ian Sbalcio – http://www.iansbalcio.com/
Congrats to everyone!!! Especially my DC people: Kristi Odom, Ken Pak, Mantas, Nessa and Sam Hurd! Shaun Baker should definitely be here – http://www.shaunbakerphotography.com
Congratulations to all the amazing talented photographers on this list. I think Dan Dalstra should be on it too. http://dandalstra.com/
Olive Photography – http://www.olivephotography.ca
Ricky Stern Photography – http://miamiphotographer.net
The Marino’s, Imagine Photography – http://imaginephotoaz.com
This list isn’t complete without Joshua and Arica Klassen of Manifesto Photography! http://manifestophotography.com/
Brady Puryear is getting a lot of love here … It is well deserved!
Shaun Baker http://www.ShaunBakerPhotography.com – http://www.Circa17.com
I’d like to nominate AuPoint Photography – http://www.aupointphotography.com
Tatiana Breslow (www.tatianabreslow.com), and Farid Widjaya (farwid.com)!
Thank you for this honor. I would like to nominate Bob & Dawn Davis of Bob & Dawn Davis Photography and Design – http://bobanddawndavis.com
I’d also like to nominate Kevin Jairaj http://kjimages.com/
Sapan Ahuja Photography http://www.sapanahuja.com
http://www.sapanahuja.com
Rich Lander of Chard photography. He has built an awesome brand with incredible work and a loyal following over the last few years. Absolutely worth checking out and adding to the list. http://Www.chardphoto.com
Tim Halberg http://timhalberg.com
Alex Rubin – http://rubinweddings.com/
Welsh Studios http://www.welsh-studios.com/
Manifesto Photography! Joshua and Arica Klassen – http://manifestophotography.com/
Joshua and Arica Klassen of Manifesto photography in windsor on are incredible. I nominate them!
Josh & Arica Klassen of Manifesto Photography belong on this list! http://manifestophotography.com/
Katelyn James is the absolute best! http://www.katelynjames.com/
Leah Hewitt is pretty awesome! http://landmhewitt.com/
Thanks Nat! <3
Arica & Josh Klassen of Manifesto Photography http://www.manifestophotography.com
We would love to be considered!!! What an honor!!! Henry Photography http://www.henryphotography.com
Another vote for Lear Miller. His constant quest for epic locations is inspiring and he’s an all around awesome human being.
Such an awesome list and talented list, honored to be on it.
Charmi Pena Photography http://www.charmipena.com
Seriously. Her. ?
Aww, thank you!
The Yodsukars {Photographic & Cinematic} http://theyodsukars.com
Michael Kinney – http://www.tagphotographhnw.com
Michael’s vision is what sets him apart from the rest. He his lighting and attention to detail are bar none. He’s reliable, consistent and an amazing artist. Michael Kinney is definitely deserving to be on this list. His work speaks louder than words.
Michael Kinney of TAG Photography in Spokane, WA – tagphotographynw.com
Lear Miller. While barely a legal drinking adult. His work far surpassed most in the industry. I’m already in awe of what he produced in the next 5-10 years. Esp because I’m already in awe of what he’s producing now!!
just got a note and couldn’t pass without saying how
I’ve always enjoyed the work of my local stars here in Toronto.
http://www.dmitrimarkine.com and http://www.Impulsephoto.com
For some reason I can’t access impulse’s site right now.
Also a fan of http://www.chrismanstudios.com not sure if they are here and I just missed them.
Brady Puryear
bradypuryear.com
Olive Photography – http://www.olivephotography.ca
Ambre Williams at http://www.photosbyambrewilliams.com
Ambre Williams Photographp – http://www.photosbyambrewilliams.com/
My wife doesn’t know I’m posting this, but I think she’s one of the best. :)
http://www.Jennaleighweddings.com
aw thank you hon I love you
Sean Gallery Photography http://www.seangallery.com
Ingridbonnephotography.com
Sunny & Jess from Deep Blue Photography – http://www.deepbluephotography.ca
BRADY PURYEAR
bradypuryear.com
No wedding list such as this would be complete with out Craig and Kitty Fritz of Twin Lens. They shot Ben & Erin Chrisman’s wedding amongst others and Craig is staff at the Foundation Workshops. http://www.twinlens.com/
PS: Thank you for letting me be on a list of such inspiring photographers.
Yep, they are the real deal
BRADY PURYEAR! http://bradypuryear.com
Congratulations to everyone on this list! They’re all amazing!
Ashley and Bryan Minear: http://www.ashleyandbryan.us
Susan Lloyd Photography: http://www.susanlloydphotography.com
The Bartees: http://barteephotography.com
I would love to see Tec Petaja on herehttp://tecpetajaphoto.com/ as well as M2 Photography http://m2-photography.net/
My awesome friend, Jackie of http://jacquelinepattonphoto.com
http://www.sampsonphotography.com Jennifer Sampson of Sampson Photography in Stuart, FL – she is a visionary!
I was shocked not to see STAK Studios, my favorite wedding photographers in NYC, http://www.getstak.com
Olive Photography – http://www.olivephotography.ca
Honored and humbled to be on this list of incredible talent and industry leaders. I’d love to nominate Jonathan Canlas and Lear Miller. One a legend and all around incredible guy, the other a new talent that is just killing it.
>>> FRANK AMODO – FRANK AMODO – FRANK AMODO <<<
http://blog.amodophoto.com/blog/
Jennifer Sampson of Sampson Photography- http://www.sampsonphotography.com
She is so so amazing! I love her work!!
Cafa Liu just got 2fearless awards,9ISPWP awards,and 8PWPC Awards ,check out please. http://cafaphoto.com
Cafa Liu http://cafaphoto.com
Brett and Tori Photography deserve to be o this list! http://www.brettandtori.com
this is a great list for IRS lol
Shannon Miller! http://shannonleemiller.com/
Kayla Coleman! http://kaylacolemanphotography.com/
http://www.ashleygoverman.com/
http://glendurrell.com/main.php he is not only a great photographer but really nice to work with. Kelowna, BC, Canada needs to have at least one photographer on the list. thanks.
Rachel Gulotta – http://www.rachelgulotta.com
Rachel Gulotta Photography | http://www.rachelgulotta.com
Collin Pierson Photography belongs on this list! We love having Collin Pierson Photography as a creative partner at The Estate by Gene and Georgetti. Collin is a true professional that captures the most memorable and beautiful moments at our events. http://www.collinpierson.com
I love working with Collin Pierson of Collin Pierson Photography here in Chicago! So talented, professional and my clients adore working with him! http://www.collinpiersonphitography.com
Ty Nicole Photography http://www.tynicolephoto.com
TyNicolePhotography
http://www.tynicolephoto.com
Charming Pena Photography
http://Www.charmipena.com
Kelly Redinger
Robert Hill
Jide Alakija – http://www.alakijablog.com/
Chad Pennington – http://www.sobitartphotography.com/
I second Jida Alakija!
Peter Togel Photography from Atlanta is missing! They have brides and grooms fly and are very creative ! They are at http://www.petertogel.com
Erik Clausen http://www.erikclausen.com
Manya Photography http://www.manyaphotography.com
Hugh Whitaker
Mike Colon
DC Photo, Fresno CA, Scott + Sara dcphotographystudios.com
so shocked that benj haisch isn’t on this list. he’s one of my favorites. http://benjhaisch.com
Joseph West Photography – http://www.josephwashere.com
http://Www.jaimedavisphoto.com is awesome
http://Www.jaimedavisphoto.com
The stuff Dark Roux out of New Orleans are doing is unreal. The amount of emotion and depth captured in each and every picture is astonishing. MUST SEE.
http://darkroux.com
http://facebook.com/darkroux
Nic Thank you so much for the kind words and for the nomination! We’re super happy for all of our friends on the list
I agree with Nic , I think Dark Roux should of made this list. They are in my top 100.
Charmi Patel Peña
Dan Dalstra and Brady Puryear are both really stellar. As well as the Marinos.
Andi Bravo
Andibravophotography.com
Robby Followell – followellfotography.com
Hoffer Photography! http://hofferphotography.com
Tony made the list at the 96
Congrats to all that made the list!!! One more to consider- Tracie Jean Maglosky http://www.traciejeanphoto.com She’s on the Olympus Visionary team as a Trailblazer and and Ambassador for MagMod!
Jeff Cooke from Cooked Photography. amazing work!
India Earl Photography :)
honored to call so many of ya’ll friends! STELLAR list!!
Jeff Hall Photography – http://www.JeffHallPhotos.com – Northern California
http://Www.ElmerEscobar.com !!!
I nominate Andi Bravo. andibravophotography.com
Jaime Davis, Orange County, CA – http://jaimedavisphoto.com/ She is absolutely amazing!!
Tara Theilen — http://www.theilenphoto.com
I second this. Theilen photography is an incredible husband and wife team who are both ridiculously and equally talented. Please check them out as their work is not your everyday by something that I’m continuously inspired by!
thanks so much Crystal!
Yes yes!!!!
Jean Pierre Uys from NY http://www.jeanpierrecreates.com
Jean Pierre Uys in NY jeanpierecreates.com
Critsey Rowe – http://www.critseyrowe.com/
(Cassidy Thompson) Thompson Photography Group
http://www.thompsonphotographygroup.com
As I See It – http://www.asiseeitphotography.ca/
Shelley & Jeff are incredible!
Funkytown Photography http://www.funkytownphotography.com/ and Darshan Alexander Photography http://www.darshanphotography.com/
I’d like to nominate Andi Bravo with AndiBravoPhotography.com a Tulsa OK, based photographer, she is amazing!
Andi Bravo
http://www.andibravophotography.com
She is truly the best! She for sure needs to be on this list :)
http://www.erumrizvi.com – Erum Rizvi – she should be there too!
Congrats Mantas! Ditto that Erum Rizvi should be on the list!
Christina Plus Nathan – Calgary, AB – http://www.christinaplusnathan.com
Loooove these!!
I highly recommend Brandy Britton Photography. From Hawaii, currently in Tucson, AZ!
can you nominate yourself? lol
https://www.instagram.com/vinsonimages_jason/
https://www.vinsonimages.com
Jason, you rock for sure! Check his IG page, in particular, everyone. So legit!
thank you!!
Jaime Davis Photography – http://jaimedavisphoto.com/. She is incredibly talented and is wonderful to work with.
Dan Dalstra!!
http://dandalstra.com/
Motiejus Salkauskas http://www.motiejus.com
I also nominate Charmi Pena Photography http://www.charmipena.com/ She’s just amazing and awesome!
And oh so charming.
Jimmy Bui! I’m in awe of his work week in and week out from his facebook posts. http://www.jimmybuiphotography.com;
Yes, yes, yes! Jimmy Bui is awesome!
One of the top 30 world best wedding photographers by Signature Weddings – Melvin Gilbert Photography – http://www.melvingilbert.com
Lotus Weddings – http://www.lotusweddings.net
Danielle Meredith Photography http://www.daniellemeredithphotography.com
Dan Dalstra!! http://www.dandalstra.com/
BRAD PURYEAR FO SHO!
Clane Gessel
http://www.clanegessel.com
Keda.Z – ?? This guy is amazin
Fstoppers – Lee Morris and Patrick Hall
Joe Buissink
Hands down…..
http://www.kenkienow.com/
joe for SURE!!
Zac Wolf Photography – Boston, MA (http://www.zacxwolf.com/) & Redfield Photography – Philadelphia, PA (http://www.redfieldphoto.com/)
I’d vote for Jason + Joanne Marino of Imagine Photography. Their OCF work is killer!
http://www.imaginephotoaz.com
Also Robert J Hill, if I’m allowed to vote for two. :)
http://robertjhill.com
CONGRATS to all the winners!
agreed on Jason and Joanne!
I also agreed.
Too kind my friend
I simply speak the truth! ;) Your work is fab, sir.
Wow! Hadn’t heard of either of these and love their work! You’re right, Jason + Joanne’s OCF is top shelf!
Kirth Bobb – http://www.kirthbobb.com/
Get Lear Miller on this list pronto!
http://learmillerweddings.com/
haha blushing
Charmi Pena http://www.charmipena.com/ !!!!
Brady Puryear for sure! I love love LOVE his work! http://www.bradypuryear.com
Bob Davis
Also Michael Ramos and Hendrick Moy are some of my faves too
Mike Ramos http://www.ramos.com/ there are a few LOL
Aww, thanks, Feuza! You’re awesome =D
Cakewalk Media Inc. http://www.cakewalkmedia.ca/
Wish Cass Bradley had made it to this list http://weddingsbybluesky.com
aw, thank you so much my dear. (However, I don’t really do contests so I certainly haven’t won any and my coaching has only just started so I don’t think I meet their criteria. :-) Maybe next year:-) Thank you!
Brady Puryear
Bradypuryear.com
Joe Buissink
Brady Puryear!! – http://www.bradypuryear.com
LoL – can you nominate yourself? http://www.joshua-mcdonald.com
I would love to also see Jeff Cooke on this list (can i nominate 2??: http://jeffcookephotography.ca/
and dan dalstra: http://www.dandalstra.com/
Woohoo!
he’s fantastic for sure! Congrats to you of course Crystal
Thank you so much!
ditto! His works are pretty awesome!
I’m gonna nominate Jeremy Chou – http://www.jeremychou.com/
Michael Steingard- Stratford, Ontario: http://www.michaelsteingard.com
Michael Anthony and his team belong on this list. I look up to his work and business model in a big way.
http://www.michaelanthonyphotography.com/
Charmi Pena Photography – http://www.charmipena.com/
Congrats on your selection Crystal!
awe thanks so much!!!! :)
I was surprised she wasn’t on the list. Another vote here.