Top 10 Photographers to Follow: Wedding Photographers

1: Chrisman Studios

Why to follow them: Ben and Erin Chrisman, along with their colleagues, revel in the unexpected and aim to surprise. With multiple awards from organizations like the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA), they bring a great deal of creativity and ingenuity to the table.

Where to follow them: Their images are best viewed on the Chrisman Studios blog, but you can also find Ben Chrisman on Google+. Be inspired by how they find interesting ways to shoot a scene, and soak up the amazing locations they get to visit!

2: Kevin Weinstein

Why to follow him: Maybe I’m a bit biased since I chose Weinstein to shoot my own wedding, but his vivid color images are so full of life and his wry sense of humor comes through in his posts. His mobile captures are equally as bold as his DSLR images.

Where to follow him: See his vibrant style on Instagram or follow him on Facebook.

Source: Weinstein, Kevin. "Chicago Wedding at The Ivy Room : Jeannie & Chris." Jeannie Kao and Christopher Zuehlke Chicago Wedding at The Ivy Room by Kevin Weinstein Photography. Kevin Weinstein Photography, 12 Nov. 2013. Web. 06 Feb. 2014.

3: Mike Olbinski

Why to follow him: Olbinski’s posts are not exclusive to wedding photography. His storm chasing posts are just as intriguing as his beautifully lit portraits.

Where to follow him: Add him to your Google+ photography circle to keep up with his latest posts.

4: Morgan Lynn Razi (Morgan Lynn Photography)

Why to follow her: Razi beautifully combines color and black and white images into her portfolio. See how she maintains a consistent feeling across both styles with candids as well as formal portraits.

Where to follow her: Razi’s blog and Facebook page are consistently updated.

5: Katie Stoops

Why to follow her: Stoops’s branding and consistent photographic style may inspire you to work on defining your own.  

Where to follow her: Her Instagram feed is full of bright, playful images that give a great sense of who she is as a photographer. She shares both DSLR and iPhone images on her feed. Check out her blog to see how she tells stories with her images.

6: Salvatore Cincotta

Why to follow him: Those of you who follow the wedding industry at all have likely heard of Sal Cincotta. With too many photographers trying to make a buck off of others by holding talks just to hock their products, Cincotta actually has a ton of worthwhile information to share.

Where to follow him: His Behind the Shutter blog and magazine are free (though there is an option for a paid membership that comes with various privileges) and bring together pros sharing business tips in addition to photographic techniques. You can also follow his Facebook page to see his work as well as industry news.

7: Pradeep Sanyal

Why to follow him: The Indian weddings in which Sanyal specializes are full of color and liveliness. He is also a talented street photographer!

Where to follow him: His active Google+ stream shows off people and places from his point of view.

8: Matt Miller (Diamond Eyes)

Why to follow him: Miller’s time spent in a punk rock band managed to translate into a quirky and fun photographic style. Watch as his new business gains traction and you might get some great business lessons for your own studio!

Where to follow him: While much of his recent work was with a larger wedding photography team called Our Labor of Love, he’s branched off on his own and will be posting on his studio’s Facebook page.

9: Roberto Valenzuela

Why to follow him: Valenzuela’s posing techniques could fill a book. In fact, they do! Posing is something that takes practice and understanding of various body types, so studying the images of people who know what they are doing is quite helpful.

Where to follow him: Follow his Twitter feed and read his blog to see how he makes posed couples and groups look natural.

10: Andy Brown

Why to follow him: Based in New Zealand, Brown’s images are filled with lush landscapes while his work showcases a multitude of different lenses. His images don’t stop with the weddings, though. He also shares images of his finished albums, giving glimpses of contemporary layouts that will get you thinking of how to help clients tell their stories.

Where to follow him: His website has a blog-like feel, and his Instagram feed features recent work.

Have anyone to add to my list? Leave a comment with a link for us all to check out! You can also feel free to see some of my work on my blog or keep in touch with me on Facebook.

-Friday Ambassador

Work Cited:

Weinstein, Kevin. "Chicago Wedding at The Ivy Room : Jeannie & Chris." Jeannie Kao and Christopher Zuehlke Chicago Wedding at The Ivy Room by Kevin Weinstein Photography. Kevin Weinstein Photography, 12 Nov. 2013. Web. 06 Feb. 2014.

*Please note that I am out of the country with limited Internet access, so I may not be able to respond to comments today. However, I really want to hear your thoughts or questions and will get back to you as soon as I am able.