You may not directly feel it on the day, but if there’s one thing that can make or break a wedding, it’s the photographer you choose. After all, you can spend a fortune on flowers or a dress, but if they end up being immortalized in over-saturated or cheesy lighting, bad angles, and low-quality edits, all you’ll have left to remember them by is a set of unflattering pictures. And trust us, it’s heartbreaking to see elevated details captured in a less-than-desirable quality.

We want everyone to be “over the moon” with their wedding pictures—so much so that they consider submitting them to us! In all seriousness, whether you and your fiancé are open books or more private, we’re here to help make informed decisions regarding choosing the right vendors for you. We’ve rounded up a list of some of our very favorite wedding photographers working today. These pros are experts with lighting, know how to get the best candids, and are such joys to work with—the ultimate trifecta. A number of those featured have also shot weddings highlighted on Over The Moon, and all of them are amongst the best names in the business—so, remember to leave plenty of time for booking!

Aaron Delesie

One of the most sought-after wedding photographers out there, Aaron Delesie has captured moments with his camera all over the world. One of our favorite weddings was lensed by him, OTM Bride Rainey Lancaster’s nuptials in the Lowcountry. He captured every detail and all the joyous energy from the weekend.

Abby Jiu

This team of female photographers knows that small details can make a big difference in how a client feels about their wedding photos. “The girls that get it, get it,” as TikTok says. Founder Abby Jiu started her namesake firm in 2009 and now travels around the world to capture the emotion of couples getting married. Her team memorably lensed OTM Bride Chelsea Owusu’s Italian nuptials and OTM Bride Natalie Pace’s intimate wedding in Charlottesville.

Adriana Rivera

After receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a double major in photography and graphic design at Savannah College of Art and Design in 2010, Adriana Rivera moved to NYC and worked with some of the most talented creatives in the commercial fashion photography industry. Today, Rivera is a leading destination wedding photographer, who splits her time between Latin America, the American coastlines, and the worldwide destinations of her couples’ events. OTM Bride Cristina María Álvarez’s wedding in Bogota particularly sticks in our mind for its fashion and clean, crisp, elegant photography.

Allan Zepeda

A member of the incredible team behind Serena Williams’s fairytale wedding, Zepeda has repeatedly been named one of the best wedding photographers working in the U.S. by a variety of outlets. He has shot everything from small New York City and San Francisco elopements to luxury weddings in exotic locations such as Turkey, Fiji, Italy, and every type of event in-between. He also lensed Kate Bock and Kevin Love’s classic New York City wedding. Our first hand experience there with him completely solidified his stellar reputation in our eyes.

Anée Atelier

Founded by photographer Gina Esposito, Anée Atelier has a foundation of creative play and utmost excellence. Gina’s 20-year career as a seasoned photographer allows her to craft an elevated aesthetic of warm, evocative images—like those from OTM Bride Melanie Richards’s Chicago wedding. Interested in booking the atelier? While based in NYC, Esposito is an avid traveler, who specializes in domestic and international destination weddings.

Anne Rhett

A native of our home base in Charleston, South Carolina, Anne Rhett has been a longtime favorite photographer of OTM. With a background in documentary photography from Duke University, she takes her talents across the globe to shoot weddings but says there’s nothing like the Lowcountry setting of the Holy City. Most recently, Rhett lensed our Alexa María & Stephanie Fishwick for Over The Moon, Fanm Mon x Over The Moon, and Over The Moon x Pink Chicken capsule collections. On the wedding front, some of our favorite Anne Rhett weddings include those of OTM Bride Tyler Wright and OTM Bride Alexandra Howard.

Belathée

Since 2004 founders Dorothée and Annabel have specialized in boutique wedding photography, receiving continued praise for their very personal and creative style that is as modern as it is timeless. Whether shooting together or separately, locally or in over 22 countries to date, Belathée always produced crisp, magical-like images. A few of our favorites include OTM Bride Amelia Green-Vamos’s romantic nuptials at The Mount, OTM Bride Kimmy Scotti’s elevated and extravagant Halloween wedding in NYC, and Elaine Welteroth’s Brooklyn stoop ceremony.

Benjamin Wheeler

U.K.-based Benjamin Wheeler amazingly shot Princess Beatrice’s wedding in the thick of 2020, and the photos are breathtaking. For couples who love the English aesthetic, Wheeler is your man. While he’s available for destination weddings, the London civil ceremony images we’ve seen are flawless—like those from Lorraine Pascale’s nuptials and Georgie Le Roux’s countryside wedding.

Bo Shim

With more than a decade of experience under her belt, Bo Shim moves beautifully between documentary and editorial photography styles. While based in the New York City–area, she’s an avid traveler and is available for destination weddings. Her calming demeanor is also a valuable bonus asset, when a bout of nervous butterflies takes off.

Calen Rose

Behind the lens at Bennifer’s recent nuptials, Calen Rose is sweetly made up of a husband-and-wife team that is based in New York City. Both impressively come from the professional dance world, so you can trust these two know how to move and capture your movements. Travis trained at the Alvin Ailey School and danced professionally with the Lucinda Childs Dance Company, while Kimberly has expertly followed choreography alongside Beyoncé (need we say more?)  and Snoop Dogg. Jay Jurden’s wedding at The Foundry and OTM Bride Louise Piyarat Lai’s Korean Pyebaek ceremony and reception at Eleven Madison Park remain some of our most memorable features.

Caroline Lima

Texas-based Brazilian destination wedding photographer Caroline Lima is such a pleasure to know! As a visual artist, she is known for creating natural, effortless photographs, where the emotions and energy take center stage. Most recently, we featured her work from OTM Bride Caroline Rector’s multi-day celebration in Virginia, where the bride ended up hanging from a basketball hoop at her after-party—we did say there’s usually energy where Caroline is!

Charla Storey

Spearheaded by photographer Charla Storey, she and her namesake team of photographers specialize in elevated wedding and fashion photography worldwide. Last year, they were behind the lens of one of our favorite digital covers, featuring the wedding of OTM Bride Jessica De La Cruz in Lake Como. . .which famously was interrupted by a violent hailstorm. Months later, Charla reunited with the couple to shoot their pregnancy photos—a glowing testimonial!

Chi-Chi Ari Love

Based in New York City but available to travel for weddings, Chi-Chi Ari is an excellent wedding journalist that draws on her fashion background and love of the arts and nature to capture great photographs. We especially love OTM Bride Candáce Akilah Gregory’s wedding in Prospect Park—the veil shots are next-level.

Christian Garcia

This photographer shot one of our all-time favorite weddings ever and should be the go-to if you’re planning a wedding in Mexico. His vibrant, cinematic images are beautiful, and he has an uncanny ability to capture the emotion of the day.

Christian Oth Studio

Headquartered in the Flatiron District of New York City, Christian Oth Studio serves both local and international weddings worldwide. The full service photography studio is committed to telling your love story through editorial-style photos of the highest caliber and strives to foster a strong connection with their clients and a gain a true understanding of their vision and goals. We especially love OTM Bride Jacqueline Rooney’s colorful Florida nuptials.

Cinzia Bruschini

Based in Italy but available for destination weddings, Cinzia Bruschini has been shooting events for at least 10 years. Led by Bruschini herself, the studio is comprised of photographer Matteo Ciminari and a team of professional artists, each bringing an inquisitive eye and honest approach to their craft. She lent her talents to our shoot at Jessica McCormack in London with our very own Shayna Seid, and we loved featuring OTM Bride Tamanna Malhotra’s wedding in Tuscany OTM Bride Cayley’s dreamy multi-day celebration on the Amalfi Coast.

Collins Nai

Ghanian born and based in New York, Collins Nai shot Allie Michler and Will Kopelmans’s wedding in Nantucket—he also lensed the bride’s sister’s wedding last year. Most known for portraits and fine art photography, Nai will bring an editorial edge to your wedding photos for an album that could be hung in famous galleries. We’ve worked with him first-hand, and he is such a fun, refreshing, and professional presence. Also, brides, if you’re not used to striking a pose, his direction is a godsend.

Corbin Gurkin

Behind one of the lenses at Naomi Biden’s wedding and Chanel Iman’s recent ceremony was the uber-talented Corbin Gurkin. In 2021, she shot our Brock Collection for Over The Moon celebration dinner, and the year after, she shot one of our holiday campaigns with Marina Larroudé. Safe to say we’re big fans. She’s beyond professional and so kind; and we can attest that she will chase that sunlight for you anywhere in the world.

David Bastianoni Studio

Based in the heart of Tuscany but available to capture moments worldwide, David Bastianoni Studio has a style that ages like a fine vino. Most recently, we were lucky enough to feature two of their weddings—those of OTM Bride Chang Liu at Villa Cimbrone and OTM Bride Elizabeth Steel on St. Barths. We can’t wait to see what David Bastianoni Studio wedding we have the pleasure of highlighting next–maybe yours!

Divine Day Photography

The destination photographer behind one of our favorite English weddings of all-time, OTM Bride Molly Whitehall’s winter nuptials, U.K.-based Sandra von Riekhoff of Divine Day Photography creates images that are edgy, romantic, and classic at the same time and has been doing so since 2007. She’s also worked with H.R.H. Princess Eugenie—need we go on? She only takes on a select number of celebrations each year, so inquire quickly!

Elizabeth Austin

Elizabeth Austin’s style of photography is “free-flowing with a mixture of editorial and documentary. My images are soft, romantic, and unique to each couple’s love,” she says on her website. Based in Atlanta, she’s available to travel for her work too. Aside from being an amazing wedding photographer, Elizabeth is also the co-founder of an interactive pop-up celebrating Black hair culture called The Black Hair Experience. Stay tuned for more of her work on Over The Moon in the near future.

Emilia Jane

An expert in creating photos “that look like how your day felt,” Paris-based American photographer Emilia Jane has lensed weddings from Lake Michigan to Lake Como. She draws on her years of experience and background in visual arts to capture moments that are evocative and personally meaningful to her clients. She also offers aesthetic consulting and conceptualization throughout the planning process. We’re still fawning over OTM Bride Meghan Hartt’s nuptials in Chicago.

Emilie White

Originally French, Emilie White splits her time between London and Bordeaux and has captured moments with her camera worldwide and for more than just weddings—she shot Sofia Richie Grainge’s Chanel fitting for her three custom dresses. OTM Bride Amanda Kay Wilkins’s wedding even landed a spot in Monique Lhuillier’s hardbound book. White is hands down one of our favorite photographers. From capturing the right light to special candid moments, her work is true art.

Erich McVey

From Bali to New Zealand, Norway to Colombia, and everywhere in between, Oregon-based Erich McVey has lent his talents to weddings all over the world during his 14 years of experience as a professional photographer. You might recognize his work from his shots of Miles Teller’s Hawaii nuptials or our recent feature of OTM Bride Dulcie Smith’s wedding in Montana.

Greg Finck

For the past decade, France-based photographer Greg Finch has been capturing some of the most beautiful weddings across the globe. And for an heirloom touch, all weddings come with a handmade archival box containing a USB with digital files and a set of 6×4,5” proof prints printed on FujiFilm paper. Most recently, we featured his work from OTM Bride Danae Holmes’s enchanting wedding in France that continues to inspire us.

Heather Waraksa

While photographing globally for more than a decade, Heather Waraksa has earned her place as one of the top wedding photographers working today. She was behind the lens at our Bridal Fashion Week event with Edie Parker and La Vie Style House, and the energy leaps from her images. Based on the East Coast, her work takes her all around the world. The colors at OTM Bride Caitlin Shaughnessy’s nuptials in Rhode Island and OTM Bride Molly Moorkamp’s NYC wedding were only made that much more elevated by Waraksa’s eye and light editing.

Holly Clark

Based in the U.K., Holly Clark is one of the most preferred photographers of leading international and U.S. wedding planners and prides herself on providing a unique, discreet, and personal service to her portfolio of clients. Available to lens a wedding anywhere, Clark has lensed two of our favorite weddings—OTM Bride Alessandra Cecconi’s ceremony on a sandbank on Harbour Island and OTM Brides Katherine McKenna and Georgia Palmer’s nuptials in the South of France.

Jenny Fu

In 2010, Jenny Fu took her passion professional and began her journey to becoming an amazing wedding photographer. Today, Fu is based in Manhattan with her other loves, her fashion photographer husband, Roman, and her French bulldogs, Jefe and Chloe. Her bubbly persona is infectious, and she’ll elevate your wedding in the city or in any destination. OTM Bride Samantha Grecco’s winter wedding at Tavern on the Green is one of our favorites.

Jillian Mitchell

With more than a decade of experience, Jillian Mitchell specializes in a fine art–approach to her wedding photography, and we absolutely adore her work on film. While she lives in San Pancho, Mexico, her main work bases are in New York and Los Angeles, but she’s available to capture your memories anywhere. We especially love the moments she lensed from OTM Bride Ruby Redstone’s Shelter Island nuptials.

John Dolan

One of the photographers at Naomi Biden’s wedding, John Dolan is as experienced as a photographer can get. He’s all about the stolen moments that make beautiful pictures and his work has a fine art feel. Back in the mid-nineties, he even founded the “I’m Proud to Be a Wedding Photographer Club.” Aside from history-making weddings at The White House, he’s shot a number of well-known affairs, including the weddings of AnnaSophia Robb, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller, and a few notable OTM Brides like Megan Noetzel and Holly Siegel. If you do decide to book Dolan, rest assured, you’ll be in good hands. And for more wedding imagery from him, be sure to check out his book The Perfect Imperfect: The Wedding Photographs of John Dolan, which impressively covers 342 Saturdays all over the world.

Jose Villa

Based in Santa Barbara but available for destination I dos, Jose Villa is a photographer we will keep recommending over and over again. He has a fine art approach to capturing those pure moments that only occur at weddings. Villa has been featured many times on OTM and has been chosen by famous brides like Ivy Getty, Paris Hilton, Priyanka Chopra, and Hailey Bieber to capture their wedding festivities.

Judith Rae

While Judith Rae lives in Palm Beach, her work often takes her to NYC and all over the globe. With every weddings, she combines her love of fine art photography with storytelling to capture every beautiful moment for her clients. OTM Bride Bianca Gasparro’s nuptials on the 107th floor of the One World Observatory is a particular standout for us.

Kristen Kilpatrick

Austin-based photographer and future OTM Bride Kristen Kilpatrick pays close attention to the light in her images, and it pays off every time—never too saturated or muted yet full of romance, we adore her editing style. She also mixes in film to give variety and texture to her portfolio. Whether you’re thinking of saying, “I do,” in Texas or Taormina, Kilpatrick can be there in flash (pun intended). One of our favorite weddings from last year was OTM Bride Elaina Fagan Darden’s multi-day celebration in Lake Como—the colors were sensational and only elevated through Kilpatrick’s lens.

KT Merry

With a beginning in fashion photography, KT Merry creates timeless images with an editorial eye. Along with having her work frequently featured on OTM—most recently OTM Bride Lindsay Abrams’s Aspen-meets-New York wedding at Troutbeck—Merry has also lensed famous brides like Kate Upton and Eunice Kennedy Shriver and shot bridal campaigns for the likes of Monique Lhuillier. Ready to book Merry for your own special day? You’re in luck, she’s available to capture images for destination weddings nearly anywhere in the world.

Kylee Yee

Based in New York but originally from Australia, destination photographer Kylee Yee’s love of travel sparked her passion behind the lens. She is also dedicated to giving back and donates a portion of her fee from every wedding to Operation Underground Railroad in her client’s name. Most recently, we featured her work capturing OTM Bride Wani Qiu’s wedding at Oheka Castle.