World’s Best Wedding Photographers by American Photo + A GIVEAWAY!
I know that we generally flood SMP with one gorgeous real wedding after another, but if you look a little closer, we also saturate our site with some of the most beautiful wedding photographs in the world. Literally. Of American Photo Magazines Top Ten Photographers in the World for 2011, four of them are a part of our Little Black Book. And an additional eight have been past recipients of the ridiculously huge honor. So we thought we’d take a moment to show you what it takes to be gifted this title. Brace yourselves though, this collection of wedding photographs is by far the most gorgeous you will ever lay eyes on.
And it all starts with the ridiculously talented Marcus Bell. Whose photographs are so entirely captivating, they are more akin to fine art, to something you might see in the most beautifully curated gallery. They are sometimes dark and full of mystery, they are often times overflowing with romance and they are always as beautiful as you could possibly imagine. Click here to see even more images and here to see our favorite wedding of Marcus’s on SMP.
Above Photo: Marcus Bell
Our Labor of Love, a 2011 Top Ten winner, is an old SMP favorite. We’ve featured their weddings a million times on Style Me Pretty because frankly, we’ve never seen a single one that didn’t make us fall in love. Jesse and Whit’s photographs are soft, romantic, utterly spell binding and we generally find ourselves holding our breath as we sift through the galleries. Here’s what Jess and Whit had to say…We are interested in capturing the moments in between. Remembering the beautiful in the ordinary. In these moments we find the authentic image. Click here to see even more images and here to see our favorite wedding of theirs on SMP.
Above Photo: Our Labor of Love
Parker Pfister is one of those photographers who is quite simply…brilliant. His images will make you cry. They will make you gasp. They will make you wonder how a wedding photograph could ever be that beautiful. He’s been a Little Black Book member for a long time and one that we continually look to when we’re in need of true, honest inspiration. The kind of inspiration that gives you butterflies. Click here to see even more images and here to see our favorite wedding of Parker’s on SMP.
Above Photo: Parker Pfister
Jonetsu Studios, a husband and wife duo whose images will turn you into mush the moment you lay eyes on them, also made this year’s list. Their photographs are pure romance, pure art…all bundled up in single stunning image. Here’s what they had to say about their work…To us, photography is the art of revealing the beauty in every person, in every situation. Looking back at one’s wedding photographs- feelings of connection and celebration should rush back like it all happened just yesterday! It’s an honor to work with such awesome clients who share the same sentiment. Click here to see even more images.
Above Photo: Jonetsu Studios
In addition to the above 2011 winners, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the winners of past years. All of whom, have found a great little home within our Little Black Book. Starting with Christian Oth, who is the genius behind one of my all time favorite wedding photographs. Click here to see my favorite Christian Oth wedding.
Above Photo: Christian Oth
And Jose Villa. I think by now you guys know just how much I love Jose’s work. It’s the standard to which all wedding photographs should be captured. Click here to see one of my favorite Jose Villa weddings…which just happens to be a celebration for fellow fabulous photographer, Jessica Claire.
Above Photo: Jose Villa
And Karen Wise, who is not only pure talent, she is also the photographer who snapped one of my favorite weddings of all time, Lyndsey and Scott’s Manhattan affair. Click here to see the whole she-bang. And this little number that she photographed…beyond.
Above Photo: Karen Wise
Ray Soemarsono and Erwin Darmali of Apertura are another American Photo winner that we simply adore. Especially the shots from this wedding that we featured a while back. And, please notice the subtlties in this ridiculously amazing shot. There are no words…
Above Photo: Apertura
Matt and Sol of Del Sol Photography are the pair behind the lens of wedding photographs that will steal your heart each and every time. That will catch you off guard, that will give you the giddies, that will force you to stare for hours on end. Click here to see even more.
Above Photo: Del Sol Photography
Alisha & Brook are the definition of wedding perfection. Their work literally gives me butterflies. I could quite possible set up shop and live forever in this very image…
Above Photo: Alisha & Brook
Cliff Mautner’s photography is magic. Pure and simple. The emotion literally pours out of each and every image, making you stop for a moment and devour all of the gorgeousness.
Above Photo: Cliff Mautner’s
Kym and Gary of f8studio are another duo that we heart, that also had the honor of being selected by American Photo. Their work is beyond captivating, beyond beautiful and we’re always looking forward to the new genius that they are cranking out.
Above Photo: f8studio
Heather Waraksa has been an SMP friend for a long time. We’ve pored over her weddings time after time, debating whether we love this one or this one more. Well, her induction into American Photo’s top ten photographers in the world back in 2009 was a total no-brainer. And we’re pretty sure that Heather only gets better with age.
Above Photo: Heather Waraksa
So there you have it. The Little Black Bookers that have been given the incredible honor of being one of the best wedding photographers in the world. That’s a pretty huge title and one that each one of them lives up to in every way possible. A HUGE and hearty congratulations to all of the artists mentioned…we are so very proud.
So proud in fact, that to celebrate, we’re breaking out the bubbly, tossing the confetti and gifting one very lucky reader $499 towards one of our favorite album makers, Cypress. Their books, folios and presentation boxes are kind of stunning and will allow those treasured wedding photos to find a home in the most beautiful of places. You can use the $0499 towards a custom piece that Cypress puts together for you or you can spend it on the Self-Mount photo albums. Either way, the result will be photography perfection.
To enter: Choose your favorite photograph from the above featured images. Enter a comment below with the photographer’s name and a brief description of why you love the photograph. We’ll choose our favorite answer this Friday, May 20th. Please note, the coordinating images are below the description of the artist.
328 Comments about “World’s Best Wedding Photographers by American Photo + A GIVEAWAY!”
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May 16, 2011 at 2:54 pm
I love the Christian Oth photograph. It captures an ethereal moment that is extremelly hard to find in real life, let alone in photography. The image is really just amazing.
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May 16, 2011 at 2:55 pm
What a ridiculously impossible decision!! These photographs are amazing. In the end, I will choose Heather Waraksa and the photo of the 3 little girls because the image captures a precious moment of something other than the bride. Of course a wedding photographer is there to capture the wedding/bride/groom, however if in the end you have 2,000 pictures of yourself, it would not truly represent the day. It is the people that made your wedding special and the details of the day (the ones you so easily forget) that an excellent photographer will be sure to capture. What an adorable, innocent image!
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May 16, 2011 at 2:56 pm
The Our Labor of Love photograph because it's "a glimpse of what's to come" on this very special wedding day.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:02 pm
All very beautiful photographs! But I really have to go with the Del Sol Photography one (in the rain). I got goosebumps when I saw it!! Amazing!!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:03 pm
I love the heather waraska photo. It just captures the everyday in preparing for a wedding. The little girls are so adorable.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:07 pm
Bestill my heart, I'm obsessed with them all. I can only hope that I have one image nearly as fantastic on my big day!
I think my favorite is the Del Sol. The rain looks like glossimer happy tears falling down around the newlyweds. Magical, unique, and really brings to life that old adage that rain on your wedding day brings good luck.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:09 pm
I love Christian Oth! The setting is amazing, with the candles, the backdrop and that gorgeous dress. Brilliant!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:10 pm
I like Heather Waraksa's photo. You can just tell how excited those little girls are for their pretty dresses!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:13 pm
Oh my gosh! the Christian Oth photo is absolutely stunning. So beautiful, candid and delicate! it is like something out of a magazine ad- totally captures the essence of that moment!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:14 pm
I agree that these photos are all spectacular! I particularly love the Jonetsu Studios photo of the couple beneath the arch of the tree. It looks as though the tree is protecting them and keeping them safe. To me, this safety and security along with the immense natural beauty express the love that makes a wedding so special!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:15 pm
This is a no-brainer answer for me. The Christian Oth. Oh yes. I remember that photo when you first put it on SMP because it took my breath away then and it takes my breath away now too. The candles, the staircase, the welcome glow of lights from within the building. The floating, ethereal bride. It's truly a modern-day fairy tale.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:17 pm
Alisha & Brooke Photographers capture all the subtleties of their weddings beautifully - love their work!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:19 pm
All of these photos are spectacular but I would have to go with Marcus Bell..that picture is beautful and evokes such love and vulnerability. I just love the veil shots :)
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May 16, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Love love love the Parker Pfister photo of the woman peeking through the other two women. The colors are lovely - so 1960s and delicate. And the composition of the photo is really cool! Love love love. Like I said. :)
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May 16, 2011 at 3:21 pm
I love the Apertura photo. It makes me feel the love and sense of community and family the bride has. She looks so happy and relaxed, exactly how I want to be on my wedding day.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:22 pm
How can you not love the Christian Oth photograph? Utter perfection!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Our Labor of Love never disappoints. They make every couple look like movie stars!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:25 pm
I have never seen a photo so perfectly capture the emotions of a bride preparing for the biggest moment of her life as the photo by Ray Soemarsono and Erwin Darmali. You can see on her face a mixture of excitement, nervousness and pure bliss as her family and friends surrounding her in a layer of calm and support. The picture is simply beautiful.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:26 pm
They all are quite stunning, but the Alisha & Brook image simply takes my breath away. It is stunning!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:28 pm
Marcus Bell. The romance and love captured in that picture is worth 1000 words. I hope to have that calm beauty on my wedding day... Absolutely Stunning!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:35 pm
Alisha & Brook - the colors, the textures and the emotion in this image are simply stunning. Not just a wedding photograph but truely a work of art.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:35 pm
The Christian Oth photo is absolutely beautiful! It's so magical and wonderful. All of the photos are amazing.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:38 pm
No exaggeration. How can one choose from all these beauties? A stellar photog can make anything look just gorgeous. I love Our Labor of Love's photo. Moment when the groom embraces the bride just make me all mushy inside!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Definately the Heather Waraksa. Such a simple, yet storytelling picture.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:40 pm
My favorite photograph is Matt and Sol of Del Sol Photography's photo of the couple in the rain. The picture captures romance and old charm of the lone couple in the rain. What a treasure for the couple to have this moment captured so that they will forever remember it!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:42 pm
Wow. Alisha & Brook's shot is absolutely stunning. Rain on your wedding day is something most brides dread, but talk about making lemonade out of lemons! This photo is my favorite because to me it represents what marriage is all about...making the best of the situation at hand, rolling with the punches, and always being there for each other. What an amazing memento of what was I'm sure, despite the rain, a perfect day.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:42 pm
Matt and Sol of Del Sol Photography is my favorite. The photo has amazing lighting and contrast. I love how the couple is framed so well by what is going on around them. I love pictures that feature the couple but that aren't necessarily all up in the couples' faces.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:42 pm
LOVE the Christian Oth photograph. The juxtaposition of the concrete church and the softness of the dress and candles reminiscent of fireflies is absolutely stunning. It captures a complete Cinderella moment that every brides dreams about!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:43 pm
They are all fantastic but I love Heather Waraksa's photo! It is so real!!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:43 pm
The Christian Oth photograph captures what over a year's worth of inspiration boards I've made have failed to do. Not only do I love the image now, but the 6 year old girl inside of me who desperately wished to have REAL fairy wings to fly through her enchanted forest is jumping up and down with hands clasped saying, "That's it!!". I love, love, LOVE this photograph.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:43 pm
i lovee the christian oth pic. it is truly iconic. for me, that image always reminds me of the cover of Fête by Jung Lee. **swoon**
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May 16, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Parker Pfister's image is simply beautiful. The lighting and composition are perfection. The way the bride is captured...she, herself, seems like a memory in a photograph.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:45 pm
I am completely in love with the Christian Oth print...so incredibly ethereal and a visual representation of what many women hope they FEEL like on their wedding day.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:50 pm
I simply adore the hot air balloon image by Karen Wise. I love wedding photos that could be artwork--and the soft colors and lighting are just perfect.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:52 pm
That Christian Oth image is dazzling...it transports me to a world that feels like a fairytale...
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May 16, 2011 at 3:52 pm
The picture in the rain is stunning!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:55 pm
Cliff Mautner's images have a depth of emotion in every photo. He is an artist behind the lens. Absolutely breathtaking!
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May 16, 2011 at 3:56 pm
Jose Villa's work is my all-time favorite photography-let alone wedding photography. His shots are like watercolors which paradoxically capture the emotion of a moment frozen in time as well as the motion of that moment... Pure dreamy magic.
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May 16, 2011 at 3:59 pm
I fell in love with the photograph of Alisha and Brook! The photograph is exquisite and magical, it almost makes me hope it rains on my wedding day:)
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May 16, 2011 at 4:01 pm
The Heather Waraska photo with the 3 flower girls in the bloomers is too perfect. It makes me long for days when underwear were ever too big on me.
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May 16, 2011 at 4:01 pm
The Christian Otho photograph. The photo evokes the feeling of ethereal beauty. I imagine this is the way a goddess would get married. The simplicity of the candles, light and dress are emphasized by the grandness and scale of the building. A great composition. Truly awesome! I would love to feel the way this photo looks the day I get married.
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May 16, 2011 at 4:01 pm
I am in love with the Jose Villa photograph. The colors are gorgeous and his image is 100% peaceful and romantic.
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May 16, 2011 at 4:03 pm
I love Cliff Mautner's image of the bride in her room, getting ready with her girls. What a touching, beautiful moment that he was able to capture at just the right moment! It's the kind of image she'll look back on later in life, and remember exactly how she felt in that moment, awaiting that day. Gorgeous.
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May 16, 2011 at 4:04 pm
The photo by Apertura is lovely. All that colour.....
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May 16, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Wow suck amazing images!
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May 16, 2011 at 4:11 pm
christian oth photo!!
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May 16, 2011 at 4:12 pm
I love that photo by heather waraksa...it reminds me of family, friends and childhood memories...like I want at my wedding some day. I would like to win fir my best friend, she u getting married soon and this photo especially reminds me of friendship for some reason!! I love smp!
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May 16, 2011 at 4:17 pm
Jose Villa has stolen my heart. I think this photograph goes much deeper than what is obvious. This represents the ending of one chapter and the next big step in there lives. Baggage is light, excitement in what lies in the journey ahead, light and free but hand in hand the opportunities are limitless. :)
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May 16, 2011 at 4:21 pm
My favorite is also the one my Christian Oth! It just has this magical, ethereal feel to it that you can't believe was actually captured and feels exactly the way it would in person. I love it! It's beautiful!
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May 16, 2011 at 4:23 pm
I love Heather Waraska's work and this picture is simply amazing. I think photographs of children in the wedding are so special: they are only that young for so long and it's so fun to capture these secret little moments of a wedding day! I just adore candid photography.
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May 16, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Aaahhh!!! This is hard, but I'm gonna go with Jose Villa's shot... everything he touches turns to gold!! :) Also, I've been DYING to order a Cypress album... maybe I'll finally have the chance! :)
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May 16, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Alisha and Brook's photograph is stunning. It looks like a piece of art that deserves to be hung on a wall. I didn't think rain could be so absolutely gorgeous...almost makes me not afraid of whether it'll rain on our wedding day in July!
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May 16, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Heather Waraksa's photo is by far my favorite. It is heartwarming, and just by looking at it, I feel like I know the style of the wedding that it was. Beautiful, family-oriented and relaxing. Plus, who wouldn't LOVE to have that vintage wardrober!!!! <3 <3 <3 it! What I feel when I see that picture is exactly what I want my wedding to be like.
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May 16, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Everything about the Parker Pfister photograph is fantastic. The lighting, the movement of the bride, and the religious folk art in the background give it an ethereal, otherworldly feel.
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May 16, 2011 at 4:35 pm
I have to say that Jose Villa's work captures my eye every time. His work is absolutely flawless, light, airy, and simple...and he always captures the people in their most natural way. I love the hot air balloon shot! It's my favorite :)
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May 16, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Del Sol Photography. This photo is not only amazing but timeless. It gives meaning to the saying "rain on your wedding day is good luck"
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May 16, 2011 at 4:50 pm
I love the Marcus Bell photo. The palette is so soft and subdued, giving the photograph such a warm romantic feeling. It is lovely!
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May 16, 2011 at 4:50 pm
I love the color palette from Our Labor of Love....AND I'm getting married next fall so I actually would be so thrilled to make a Cypress book for myself! I've certainly enjoyed their books for my clients....such sumptuous materials they have.
Corbin
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May 16, 2011 at 4:52 pm
I love the Christina Oth shot! Amazing!
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May 16, 2011 at 4:53 pm
I love the Jose Villa shot - its so bright and cheery and vibrant, but at the same time there's peace and some softness.. such a contradiction. So romantic and so beautiful.
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May 16, 2011 at 4:53 pm
The Parker Pfister photo is hauntingly beautiful - like an impressionist representation of a modern bride.
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May 16, 2011 at 4:53 pm
I am completely in love with the Christian Oth shot. The candles and the light and the dress, oh my!
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May 16, 2011 at 4:54 pm
I absolutely LOVE the Del Sol Photography...this wedding couple is letting NOTHING rain on their parade. The special thing about this picture is that love is captured even though the outside conditions weren't perfect...which in turn makes this photograph perfect!
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May 16, 2011 at 4:56 pm
I would have to choose the Del Sol Photography. It is just an amazing photograph. What an amazing shot and all i can think about after see that is the Singing in The Rain/Umbrella Glee song. Just amazing and incredible.
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May 16, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Heather Waraksa - I adore candid shots of kids and capturing that little girl pulling a wedgie and STILL making it look like magic? Awesome.
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May 16, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Christian Oth - this photo reminds me of a fairy tale, something almost all brides want their wedding day to be like (including me!!). As a person with a strong interest in photography in general, I am fascinated with how he achieved the look of this photograph. It's unlike anything I've ever seen and I just LOVE it!!!
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May 16, 2011 at 5:06 pm
Alisha and Brook- This shot is just a gorgeous angle of the bride and groom. I am a sucker for wheat grass and kissing in the fields... timeless beauty!
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May 16, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Cliff Mautner’s photo of the bride and groom in the cemetery is breath-taking and painfully beautifully. There is so much emotion and beauty in this photograph.
This is especially meaningful to me, because the day my fiance proposed he took me to visit all the significant places of his childhood and adult life. One of the places we visited was the cemetery where his Mimi and Grandfather were buried. It was so special, meaningful and powerful that he shared that with me. I think if we had a photographer there to capture the moment it might have looked exactly like this.
Beautiful work!
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May 16, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Christian Oth!!!
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May 16, 2011 at 5:15 pm
The Apertura photograph is to die for! I love the details, and the sense of anticipation! I love shots like this, that somehow manage to convey a sense of movement and the passage of time, while giving you the sense that everyone is "holding their breath".
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May 16, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Apertura - I love this picture of the waiting groom standing at the bottom of the staircase with the anticipation of seeing his beautiful soon to be bride. All we see is the shadow of this woman who is about to have one of the greatest moments of her life. I had to do a double take when I saw the picture realizing it was just a shadow.
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May 16, 2011 at 5:17 pm
I LOVE the photo from Apertura, I think that it creates a sense of mystery and excitement. I wonder if the groom can sense her presence behind him. Its like a sun kissed photo to me, a feel i should almost hold my breath and slowly exhale.
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May 16, 2011 at 5:18 pm
The Apertura photo is truly amazing. The smallest details build the entire story, giving context, plot and everything in between. Makes me super excited for my own wedding and its story!
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May 16, 2011 at 5:22 pm
I love the Alisha & Brook photo. The scenery and coloring is beautiful and it's a fun peek into the couple's private moment. Beautiful!
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May 16, 2011 at 5:23 pm
Parker Pfister - Of all the beautiful photos listed, this picture makes me want to BE this bride. I want to be in that dress, in that place, seeing what she's seeing. It is a gorgeous shot with lovely color.
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May 16, 2011 at 5:26 pm
Wow. This was a really hard decision, but I would have to say I love the Alisha & Brook photo. The way the photograph caught the leaning of the grass coordinating with the leaning of the kissing bride and groom is absolutely magical. The picture is gorgeous and something a couple of hang in their house without being a typical wedding picture. The image evokes feeling of serenity and passion. I love it!!
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May 16, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Christian Oth.
Like a princess entering a fairytale castle. The softness and innocence of the bride entering stone like commitment: grand, beautiful and unwavering. It perfectly captures the last moments of the brides solitary journey before she is joined for life by her future husband. The photo displays the intimidating hall but with the flicker of the candles and slight glowing blur of the dress we feel confident she is ready.
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May 16, 2011 at 5:35 pm
I love Heather Waraksa - a beautiful photo!
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May 16, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Del Sol Photography - I always love their work. =) I love that the bride and groom didn't let the rain ruin their day.
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May 16, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Jonetsu Studios.
The colors the colors the colors! The above photo is more art than wedding photo: it's the sort of photo I'd want to hang on my wall even without knowing the couple. It is sentimental, without being over-the-top. The outsized foliage reminds us, too, that in a world where a wedding can seem to be an act of supreme self-indulgence, that a wedding is something small but significant that establishes a couple's place in the world.
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May 16, 2011 at 5:44 pm
The last photo is probably one of the sweetest I've seen in a very long time. This photo really made me smile.
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May 16, 2011 at 5:46 pm
So many of these images speak to me in drastically different ways, but I'm going to have to choose the Heather Waraska selection as my favorite. Not only is the composition flawless, with perfectly contrasting b&w tones and angles...but the scene is one that will be cherished by that family forever. It captures the innocence of these little girls, and despite not seeing their faces I can feel their excitement through this photo. Perhaps the bride was not a part of this second in time during the busy day, but no doubt she will feel blessed to have such a talented photographer who was able to capture it for her. This is why I love photography-because it can take a normal, seemingly everyday moment, and make it into a beautiful work of art.
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May 16, 2011 at 5:46 pm
The Del Sol image is just so gorgeous. If you are going to have rain, let it be lit and captured so magically.
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May 16, 2011 at 5:46 pm
BEAUTIFUL! Just BEAUTIFUL!!!
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May 16, 2011 at 5:50 pm
I love Heather Waraksa's photograph for so many reasons. I love the poses of the little girls. I love how engrossed they are with the bride. I love how it shows a Then and Now timeline -- little girls looking into their futures, an older woman looking back at her young self. It's the fairy tale. But, they're in undies. So, it's real!
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May 16, 2011 at 5:50 pm
Del Sol Photography- Most couples dread having rain on their wedding day, but this photo almost makes me wish for it! What a beautiful way to capture conditions that are often more difficult to work with.
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May 16, 2011 at 5:51 pm
The Cliff Mautner photograph is breathtaking and so evocative...You can't help but wonder what has brought the couple to that spot on their wedding day--and my mind starts to spin stories of scenarios to explain the image...On the other hand, I am content not to know. The not knowing feels almost like respecting the private, quiet intimacy...The photograph, itself, is so beautiful, so perfectly done, so visually stunning, that it an be appreciated completely separately from contemplating the content...
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May 16, 2011 at 5:52 pm
While I admire the simple beauty of the Alicia Brook photo, I love the Marcus Bell photograph. The wind blowing freely through the veil, the intricacies of her dress being highlighted by the subtle coloring of the photo, the romance of the flower in her hair and the sweet smile on his face all make this a photo that stands out amongst the rest. It's the kind of picture that lets everyone know you're in love, the kind that lasts the test of time.
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May 16, 2011 at 5:53 pm
I love how the Karen Wise photo captures the attentive expression on the faces of the women assisting the bride getting ready. Karen was able to capture the scene without making anyone, including the bride, self-conscious of how they were portraying themselves. The result is a beautiful composition of women attentively helping the bride look as beautiful as possible on her special day. We can see the women's subtle affection in their diligent work of preparing the bride.
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May 16, 2011 at 5:57 pm
I love the photo from Del Sol Photography. The contrast of the groom and the bride in the rain seems symbolic, and... it reminds me of Mary Poppins :)
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May 16, 2011 at 5:59 pm
The thing that makes each of these photographers so amazing is how they each interpret the light in a unique and powerful way. Personally, I want to LIVE in Jose Villa's light:)
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May 16, 2011 at 6:01 pm
Each of these photo are absolutely stunning, but the Parker Pfister image is my favorite. I love nothing more than seeing the small moments that unless captured, would go unnoticed. This picture is amazing, a moment caught in time.
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May 16, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Heather Waraksa, hands down. This embodies so much excitement, anticipation, and every little girl's dream of becoming a bride one day. I love the angle and the focus on the 3 half naked girls all ready to put on their dresses.
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May 16, 2011 at 6:09 pm
I love the Alisha & Brook image. I love the way the couple echoes the direction of the tall grass. This image looks very candid and carefree, which are the images that I love the best.
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May 16, 2011 at 6:17 pm
That is a tough one! But I'm going to have to go with the Christian Oth photograph! There is so much to love about it - the candles, the movement (which makes me feel the wedding anticipation!), the mix of warm and cool colors, the grandeur, the simplicity...I could go on and on!
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May 16, 2011 at 6:19 pm
I don't even know how you can choose but if I have to, definitely Christian Oth!!! I love the candles and the elegance and it is exactly what I want in my wedding photos.
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May 16, 2011 at 6:20 pm
The Christian Oth picture is beautiful. This photograph stirs up such powerful emotions. The architectural detail doesn't hurt!
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May 16, 2011 at 6:26 pm
The buoyancy and hope of a couple beginning a new life together is perfectly captured in the Jose Villa photograph...as if they are small compared to the wonderful, colorful adventures that await them, but their togetherness is big enough to embrace it all! Perfection.
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May 16, 2011 at 6:33 pm
I love the Del Sol photograph of the couple in the rain because a. its so romantic and b. it reminds me of when i knew my fiance was "the one." we were out of town visiting his college friends and met up with them at a bar... but parked very far away, and not just far away, on a HUGE hill. when went to leave the bar it was POURING rain.. my fiance tried and tried to hail a cab but it just wasnt working, so we ended up walking up this huge hill in the pouring rain and i remember being SO miserable at first.. but then my fiance took my hand and somehow made one of the most miserable experiences ever into one of my most favorite memories!
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May 16, 2011 at 6:36 pm
I´m getting married in a month in Spain, where I come from. There the weather is an obsession for the bride, we all want sun especially because we think the picture will be more beautiful. But Del Sol photography, which actually means, FROM THE SUN, shows us how rain can give you an stunning snap from your wedding.
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May 16, 2011 at 6:38 pm
christian oth!! his photos are magical. they really take you away from reality and create a world just your own. :-) love!
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May 16, 2011 at 6:40 pm
Difficult to decide, but I think the shot from Del Sol Photography is my favorite. I love that despite the rain, the couple is focused on what they will remember most about the day - each other! I hope that I can keep this perspective if it rains on my wedding day.
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May 16, 2011 at 6:41 pm
I love the Jose Villa shot of the hot air balloon. I love the colors lighting and the way it's framed. But most of all I love it because the picture really touches me and I love the feelings it gives me. Just pure happiness in a photograph.
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May 16, 2011 at 6:44 pm
They are all amazing but the Christian Oth of the bride walking up the stairs surrounded by hundreds of candles looks like a princess walking up to her castle. Its the image that all brides want to see and evokes the image that all brides want to feel.
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May 16, 2011 at 6:48 pm
I love Heather Waraksa's photo!! Priceless.
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May 16, 2011 at 7:01 pm
How is it possible to choose? I adore Jose Villa's bright, whimsical hot air balloon shot, as well as Cliff Mautner's amazingly touching photo. But the one that pulled me in and evoked a narrative is Apertura's conceptual staircase photo.
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May 16, 2011 at 7:02 pm
f8studio for sure. There are so many beautiful images out there that capture brides on their wedding day, full of happiness and love. A groom shot that encapsulates personality, pride and celebration like this one is much more rare. Looking at this image, I can almost smell the celebratory cigar smoke and hear the hearty laughter. This is one of those shots that couples look back on in old age and share a big smile.
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May 16, 2011 at 7:12 pm
The Cliff Mautner image has a deep and beautiful sadness to it. It is amazing that he was able to capture their complex emotions. At first, upon looking at it, I didn't even notice that they were in front of a loved one's grave. Even when I did notice it though, I felt the same kind of lovely but hopeful sadness. They are together on this important day and they are sharing it with someone who passed but it's not a resentful kind of sadness, it's sad because they miss they person but it's satisfying that they are still with them.
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May 16, 2011 at 7:16 pm
The image from Our Labor of Love melts my heart! Such a gorgeous perspective! & the one from Christian Oth, I have that imaged saved as inspiration for my own wedding, candles all over the stairs! These are all perfection!
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May 16, 2011 at 7:17 pm
Marcus Bell: The simplicity. The true casualness of their love is expressed in this photo beautifully. You can see it's just natural for them to love each other that they truly are one. It's so gorgeous you forget the background and the way the lighting gives her dress life with the slightest twinkles. I already copied the image and stuck it in my 3page list of photos i'm hoping we can recreate at our wedding. Thanks Style Me for always being such a great inspiration!
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May 16, 2011 at 7:18 pm
The photo by Heather Waraksa is adorable...makes me think of when my two sisters and I were little:)
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May 16, 2011 at 7:30 pm
I LOVE the Heather Waraska photograph. I adore the candid nature and the pure beauty of three little curious girls in their underwear and shoes, so excited to see their flowergirl dresses. I just keep thinking about them when they're older and seeing that photo. :)
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May 16, 2011 at 7:44 pm
Jose Villa!! That hot air ballon shot is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! His work is truely a work of art!
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May 16, 2011 at 7:54 pm
I LOVE APERTURA, the shadow of the bride walking to her groom for the first look and all her bridesmaidswatching from the window....how cute is this shot.
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May 16, 2011 at 8:03 pm
This has got to be the hardest decision I have ever made on SMP! I adore the Christian Oth image. I think wedding photography that can be viewed by anyone as fine art is an amazing feat, and he has captured the "art" of this moment beautifully.
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May 16, 2011 at 8:06 pm
I love Del sol photography image.
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May 16, 2011 at 8:09 pm
The Del Sol photograph is just beyond. So many of the others are lovely but partially because of the location or dress - this one took an amazing eye and lighting perfection. Just amazing.
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May 16, 2011 at 8:16 pm
As all the others have said... Wow, all the photos are exquisite! The reason I am choosing Del Sol as my favorite is because my fiancée and I are needing to get married in January and very likely will have rain. I've been a bit discouraged about this, but this photo gives me hope and opens my eyes to the possibility of incredible beauty on our wedding day! Thanks for posting it for that reason!!
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May 16, 2011 at 8:22 pm
The Jonetsu image really takes my breath away, although it was hard to choose just one favorite out of all these amazing photos. I know I will be turning to the LBB for a photographer when my big day comes. A great photographer is in my top 5 must haves for my wedding day. I really hope to find someone who captures the love and excitement of the day and can give me photos I will treasure and look back on often.
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May 16, 2011 at 8:33 pm
I love the Del Sol Photography picture. It has great energy and captures a fantastic moment!
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May 16, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Our Labor of Love's shot really gets me. I love the secretive quality of the shot through the small space in the women's shoulders. I love the contrast of focus and the look on the woman's face. So perfect. I also love their name! Sounds silly, but a name is a very important thing!
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May 16, 2011 at 8:49 pm
I love the Apertura photograph. The story behind it is subtle at first look, which is what I realized this was after a few seconds. I feel as though I am one of those sneaking a peek from the upstairs windows, secretly watching the bride and groom get their first glances of each other on their very special day. I love it, I only hope my photographer catches similar moments on my own day.
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May 16, 2011 at 8:55 pm
Chris Mautner's photos capture so much emotion that some of them gave me goose bumps.
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May 16, 2011 at 8:59 pm
I am awe struck by the Cliff Mautner photo of the couple in the cemetery. All of the photos are technically stunning and magazine ready but the Cliff Mautner photograph captures the range of emotions that fill weddings and, perhaps more importantly, marriages in a way that the others do not. There's something deeply human in that photograph-- the mixture of joy and longing, the gentle touch of the bride, the marriage of past, present, and future. It's haunting because it is a perfect juxtaposition of the out of the ordinary and the commonplace. On the one hand grief is something that every longterm couple will share at some point in their relationship. Yet, an image of a bride and groom in a cemetery with the groom's face buried in his hands is so unusual. To me, that is what a great wedding photograph should do: capture something we can all recognize in a incredibly special and beautiful way.
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May 16, 2011 at 9:09 pm
I adore the Apertura photo. The shadow of the bride at the top of the stairs creates this amazing feeling of anticipation. And the community gathering at their windows to watch two people who love one another commit themselves. It really shows how a wedding doesn't just bring two people together, but two families, and even a community. I feel like this photo captures the moment - everything in that one little moment - of a couple's special day.
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May 16, 2011 at 9:20 pm
Christian Oth - It reminds me of how fleeting the moments during a wedding are. If you look closely, it almost looks as though the bride is disappearing. It captures the romance and intense emotions of a bride on her wedding day.
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May 16, 2011 at 9:21 pm
I love the Marcus Bell picture. It is such a sweet moment between this bride and groom. It very elegantly displays their deep romance and affection towards each other. It's simply beautiful!
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May 16, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Initially, Karen Wise's photo simply pops! But then our eyes are brought to the rich "colour"of culture. In this photo, we don't see white; we see vibrant, beautiful colors that are representative of a culture, which not only makes the photo rich in color but rich in culture. Yet, even more beautiful, we are reminded, regardless of our cultural identities, that we can identify with the bride. She is happy. She is surrounded by those who love her, who are happy for her, and who want to help make her day perfect. She is loved. Looking at this photo, we are also reminded that a bride's wedding day allows her to be surrounded by all things beautiful and that marriage is a sacred, cross-cultural tradition. The wedding-day glow is briiliantly captured in this image!
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May 16, 2011 at 9:23 pm
Ok, so maybe I'm biased. I admit it. But, even among the best of the best, Parker Pfister stands out. When my fiance and I were researching wedding photographers a few months back, we separately looked through a number photographers (so as not to bias each other) and it was no question -- Parker was both of our pick. His photos are breathtaking for sure, but it's his skill for capturing a moment with both integrity and style. I love this photo -- it's a stolen moment perfectly captured. Needless to say, we would love to win this giveaway and I think we'll have the photos to fill it :)
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May 16, 2011 at 9:37 pm
Although all of the photographs are absolutely beautiful I love the Del Sol Photography image of the couple in the rain. As I was scrolling through the images it made me stop right away. I love how it shows how beautiful the rain can be. It's a breathtaking image.
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May 16, 2011 at 9:54 pm
what a ridiculously hard decision! I have always loved Christian Oth, I feel the pictures are always so elegant and natural. Really captures the emotions of the moment.
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May 16, 2011 at 9:55 pm
The Del Sol photography photo really tells a story, I think that makes beautiful photography.
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May 16, 2011 at 10:02 pm
The Del Sol photo is absolutely stunning! It embodies the simplicity of love in such a captivating manner. The rain itself symbolizes the good luck of rain on a wedding day, yet encompassing the passionate love that these two clearly have for each other at the same time. I can't help but envision myself in this photo, which sends goosebumps up and down my body. Truly amazing, I can only hope that the photographs from wedding will reflect those of such class, simplicity, and elegance.
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May 16, 2011 at 10:09 pm
Weddings are about moments. Any wedding photographer can capture the moment you first see your bride or the moment she slips the ring on his finger, the moment she tosses her bouquet. What makes a wedding photographer especially remarkable, however, is his ability to capture the breaths in between those moments. That is where the honesty is found. The undeniable and breathtaking beauty. Apertura's photograph of the breath before the moment that is "the first-look" is phenomenal. The richness of the blacks in the windows where the girls are peeking out. The anticipation on all of their faces. The silhouette of the bride in the moment before she descends the stairs. What is she feeling? The groom almost appears to be holding his breath. Such a simple photograph, masterfully composed and exposed to hold such emotional details. Only the most skillful of artists could create such a masterpiece.
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May 16, 2011 at 10:12 pm
My favorite photograph is the one by Del Sol with the couple in the rain. I just love it!! I told our photographer that we are taking pictures outside...even if it's raining. I have never seen anything like this photo - fantastic!
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May 16, 2011 at 10:14 pm
I love the photograph by Christian Oth. I love the steep steps with all the candles. The woman in the picture almost looks like she isn't real because the picture is so magical. I just love everything about it!
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May 16, 2011 at 10:19 pm
I am absolutely smitten by the photograph by Del Sol Photography for a variety of reasons. It is nothing like a run-of-mill wedding photograph as it ignites a handful of emotions. In it's most literal sense, this photograph speaks to the many storms that married couples weather, however, I love the irony of rain on your wedding day much less capturing it on film.
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May 16, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Christian Oth's shot is unbelievable! It is ethereal, the lighting is beautiful, and the bride's beautiful dress are accented perfectly by the muted grey but breathtaking building behind them. The photo just takes me to another place!
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May 16, 2011 at 10:38 pm
I love the coloring and vintage effects on the photo by Parker Pfister.
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May 16, 2011 at 10:50 pm
What a tough choice! I have to go with the photo by Del Sol Photography. I've been following Matt and Sol's work for awhile now, and it never ceases to amaze me. His use of flash is beyond creative. I love every single image I have ever seen of their work.
I also love the image of the bride going up the steps by Christian Oth. It looks like it is straight out of a dream.
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May 16, 2011 at 10:51 pm
The Apertura shot is straight out of an Italian film. The way it tells a story in just one image is so amazing—you can feel all of the emotion and suspense in the light and shadows.
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May 16, 2011 at 11:02 pm
I love the Apertura photo. The complete anticipation of two people coming together with their loved ones looking over them...the emotionality of these moments is what it is like to feel alive!
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May 16, 2011 at 11:14 pm
The Christian Oth photo looks like a fairly tale with all the candles and the beautiful dress. Very lovely!
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May 16, 2011 at 11:29 pm
I've loved that Christian Oth photo since it was first posted on SMP. It is completely magical and really, really gorgeous.
Congratulations to all the photographers honored!
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May 16, 2011 at 11:36 pm
My favorite is Christian Oth. Wow. I love the juxtaposition of the architectural symmetry, lines and details of the building and steps with the femininity and softness of the bride and her dress. The lights add just the right amount of sparkle and adds a touch of elegance. The photograph also has a bit of mystery, leaving us wondering what expression the bride wears on her face. Is it a look of elation? Is she reminiscing? Is she anxious? Is it just a calmness? Everything about the image is so beautiful.
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May 16, 2011 at 11:37 pm
I absolutely adore the Jose Villa photograph. It's just so simple and you can't help but have a smile come across your face when you look at it... Amazing.
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May 16, 2011 at 11:59 pm
I love the Del Sol photo! The photo looks so magical and conveys real joy. The contrast between light and dark is stunning!
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May 17, 2011 at 12:57 am
Heather Waraksa's photograph with three little girls is amazing. The tonal ranges in the photograph are perfect and so rich. It is so well composed. It looks as if it could have taken place 50 years ago or yesterday. It's timeless, classic, and takes you right there to that moment as an onlooker. I love the little girls adjusting their bottoms...so cute! Beautiful!
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May 17, 2011 at 4:03 am
I think the Del Sol photograph in the rain is stunning - what a moment!
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May 17, 2011 at 4:04 am
Every single photo is positively stunning and the photographer stupendously talented. LOVE them! Seriously heart Christian Oth and that gorgeous bridal shot with the candle light (never an easy thing to capture on camera!) Jose Villa, of course...love the light in this photo. Both STUNNING!
*The French Bouquet: European-Inspired Wedding Florals*
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May 17, 2011 at 4:57 am
The Christian Oth photograph as mentoooned by Jamie really is amazing, the illusion to the eye is striking and my second favourite is the Apertura photo, brings back all the memories from my special day :)
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May 17, 2011 at 4:57 am
What an incredibly hard decision! I'm so in love with the image from Christian Oth and Apertura, but I'm going to have to go ahead with the one from Apertura. It's an image that keeps on giving. Stunning from the first moment you see it, it keeps your interest because everywhere you look has a new and interesting detail.
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May 17, 2011 at 5:18 am
I was intrigued by the image from Apertura - I found myself looking for additional other clues, hints, expectations...
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May 17, 2011 at 6:21 am
Apertura seems to be the one that is collectively agreed as the most stunning by all!
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May 17, 2011 at 6:44 am
The Alisha and Brook "splendor in the grass" photo is breathtaking. You can feel the romance seep out from the corners of the photograph.
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May 17, 2011 at 6:48 am
Our Labor of Love is hands down my favorite wedding photographer!! Still hoping to get a chance to work their own Matt Miller. The entire team is ridiculously talented!
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May 17, 2011 at 6:55 am
My favorite has to be Del Sol Photography
The moment captured is a beautiful moment that not only defines the optimism in the couple on their wedding day, but the future. I would think people believe its like the end of the world if it rains on the day you get married. But these two look like they're loving it, taking it in, enjoying everything the day has to offer, even if it rains. This too, applies to marriage itself. You hope and plan for sunny skies, however it does rain from time to time. Its how you take the rainy days and dance in them that keeps the marriage a good one.
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May 17, 2011 at 7:30 am
that image by Jose Villa is absolutely stunning. he captured the colors of the hot air balloon without making them overwhelming - you are surprised but not shocked. and the contrast of the size of the balloon with the size of the couple is so beautiful. i feel like he really captured that moment so well, and used the cropping and staging just perfectly. plus, i love hot air balloons. ha!
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May 17, 2011 at 7:41 am
My favourite image is that by Heather Waraska of the little girls in their knickers. I love that's it's black and white and could have been taken any time in the last couple of hundred of years. If they were my girls I'd have that picture up on my wall!
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May 17, 2011 at 7:46 am
I love the raw emotion that Cliff Mautner's photograph captured. It takes a very skilled, intuitive photographer to capture such a moment on film in such a breathtaking way, and conveys a story beyond the happy wedding photographs that one typically sees in a wedding album. Beautiful. I love it.
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May 17, 2011 at 7:48 am
I LOVE the Del Sol Photography shot in the rain. The way the light catches the water while the bride and groom reach for each other is breathtaking.
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May 17, 2011 at 7:48 am
The Christian Oth photo is amazing! If I were that lucky bride, I would have it printed extra large and on display in my home. And whosever idea that was to line the stairs with votives...pure genius. So beautiful!
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May 17, 2011 at 7:55 am
All of the photographs are beautiful, but I couldn't choose any other than Our Labor of Love, This photograph capures the anxious excitement of the bride perfectly. Our Labor of Love has a magical way of capturing hidden moments that give even strangers an intimate glimpse into the day of the bride and groom.
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May 17, 2011 at 8:04 am
Christian Oth's photo is incredible. The fluidity and softness create an amazing contrast which is stunning.
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May 17, 2011 at 8:05 am
My favorite is the Heather Waraksa photo. It's a classic shot that captures such a real behind the scenes moment in time. This is the love, the truth, and the intimacy behind the updo's, poofy dresses, and hooplah of the big day. It's also a sweet throwback to that little girl we once were with our big granny panties and lack of inhibitions.
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May 17, 2011 at 8:06 am
They are all amazing, but the Christian Oth photo is unreal! What a beautiful, fairytale-like moment captured on film.
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May 17, 2011 at 8:08 am
I love the Apertura photo. It captures the emotion of that moment so perfectly!
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May 17, 2011 at 8:19 am
etheral, breathtaking, embarking- this christian oth photograph embodies all our little girl fairytales. like cinderella running up those steps to find her prince, we catch our breath at the dreaminess of it all. it is this very moment, this stairway to our wedding heaven that resonates with the romantic in us. i can only imagine this image (or my own wedding's) in a beautiful cypress album. perfection.
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May 17, 2011 at 8:21 am
Christian Oth!! The most gorgeous and magical wedding photo I’ve ever seen. The bride is literally floating up the perfectly lit stairs… it’s like a dream. It's the perfect contrast of delicate and calm against strong and intense.
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May 17, 2011 at 8:32 am
My favorite is the Christian Oth. There is so much movement, magic, and mystery in this photo, but so much movement, magic and mystery in this moment. She glides up the stairs. She passes through those doors. She walks towards her husband-to-be. The movement in this moment leads to an exchange that creates a family. When those doors open, everything changes. What a pivitol moment. It's so, so beatiful.
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May 17, 2011 at 8:33 am
I really enjoyed Christian Oth. I am all about the landscape shots and he incorporates it into wedding photography Very Well!
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May 17, 2011 at 8:40 am
Cliff Mautner. They are all amazing photographs, but i have never seen a wedding photo in a graveyard. Seeing a bride in a beautiful gown next to a gravestone with an emtional man is unique and far from the average wedding photograph, amazing!!
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May 17, 2011 at 8:47 am
I love Our Labor of Love's work! I love their ability to catch the obvious and the not-so-obvious moments with charm and a little quirk.
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May 17, 2011 at 8:49 am
I love how the Jonestu Studios shot naturally frames the bride and groom... beautiful.
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May 17, 2011 at 9:00 am
Cliff Mautner's photo, its the complete opposite of the everyday wedding photograph. Its so real, so risky, and so genuine. There is pure and raw emotion in this photo and it brings me to tears. Everyone has someone they lost along the way that they wished was able to see them on their special day, and here you can see how much it really has affected them. This photograph captures a moment in which the bride and groom are in their most vulnerable state, and that is the reason I chose it. Its an amazing shot, the shadowing on the gravestone, that dress!!!, the black and white that brings it all together, its all just pure emotional gorgeousness.
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May 17, 2011 at 9:16 am
Cliff Mautner's photo of the bride and her new husband beside a gravestone - I imagine they are his parents, and the dichotomy of the celebration and the loss in one photo is captured so well. It's a moment that some would not have the courage to experience on their wedding day, a brave gesture, to share that day with his lost relatives and make himself vulnerable to the pain that might come with it. It's also a moment a photographer shares with them, unobtrusive, but capturing the scene so the bride and groom could look at it later and feel love and warmth inside, that they took the time to share their day with their lost relatives - versus the loss...quite impossibly making this sad moment beautiful in a way no other photographer could have. I love that she is still holding her flowers, and that you can see his ring - both fresh reminders of their union - though he mourning.
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May 17, 2011 at 9:25 am
Wow, so hard to choose just one! I think my favorite is the Jonetsu Studios photograph. That setting is positively majestic, it's like the bride and groom are in their own perfect paradise.
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May 17, 2011 at 9:30 am
Every single one of those photographs takes my breath away. They capture exquisitely the moment and the emotions in the scene - excitement, anticipation, affection, love, and more. For me, while every photograph is deserving of an award, Christian Oth's picture of the bride ascending candlelit staircases to the building's doors is the winner. I am stunned by the ethereal appearance of the bride and the clarity of the building's grandeur. He has captured the essence of what, to me, it means to be a bride - beautiful, certain, and in love. The wedding is the first day in which she presents herself to the world as completely and entirely her beloved's. Christian Oth's picture represents how I want to appear and feel as a woman who is about to commit her life to another.
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May 17, 2011 at 9:32 am
It's difficult to pick, but I'd have to go with the Jose Villa shot. The colors and setting are just beautiful. It looks like a picture out of a magical children's book.
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May 17, 2011 at 9:34 am
Marcus Bell's photo had me at hello. The scene is the exact feeling that I want my wedding to emanate; I want my fiance and myself to be completely wrapped up in the love we have for each other and the day much like the bride and groom are wrapped up in her veil in the photo.
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May 17, 2011 at 9:35 am
Congrats to all of you! I wanna be in pretty much every single one of those pics! Especially the rain and the wheat... Just stunning!
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May 17, 2011 at 9:36 am
I love Matt and Sol's (Del Sol) image! It's so stunning and unique - plus it proves that great photography is totally possible regardless of the elements. They did an amazing job capturing our wedding and we love everything about their artistry :)
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May 17, 2011 at 9:42 am
Del Sol Photography. Looks unique.
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May 17, 2011 at 9:49 am
Wow - all those photos are amazing. But my favorite would be the last one by Heather Waraska. It reminds me of a couple of photos of me and my sister when we were little - running around in our "skivies" before bath time. Brings back good childhood memories.
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May 17, 2011 at 9:59 am
I love the Christian Oth photo. It is simply stunning.
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May 17, 2011 at 10:02 am
Cliff Mautner's photograph captures the essence of life's true emotions. This photograph does not attempt to manufacture beauty, rather it seems to recognize that life itself is beautiful. It tells a story of loss and love, of painful pasts and sweet beginnings, and it seems to quietly insist on the existence of a hope that endures it all. It takes not only a talented photographer, but an intuitive one, to catch and exemplify such a serendipitous moment in a way that resonates in such a meaningful way to its onlookers.
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May 17, 2011 at 10:04 am
My-my, that many gorgeous photoes. But even if all of the photographers do an amazing job interpreting the big day of bride and groom...I just couldn't get my eyes off the photo of Cliff Mautner's. It isn't easy to visit a grave on your wedding day and the way the photographer, gently but without sentimentalism, has chosen to "paint" this emotional moment - it's absolutely unique.
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May 17, 2011 at 10:17 am
I'm going to have to say the Christian Oth image. The grandeur of the building illuminated by the candles and her dress just flows in the wind. its perfect.
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May 17, 2011 at 10:23 am
I have to go with the one by Jose Villa. I love the colors and the whimsy of the hot air balloon.
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May 17, 2011 at 10:27 am
I have seen the Christian Oth one many times, but I cannot help but look at it as a piece of poetry.
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May 17, 2011 at 10:39 am
Apertura...
There's something about a picture that doesn't need a caption. True talent lies in a photographer who can capture the emotions of more than just the bride and groom.
I truly believe that a wedding is about so much more than just the bride and groom. This photo reminds me of one of my best friend's wedding. As bridesmaids, we watched their "first look" happen, just like Apertura's photo. We were all hanging out of the windows of a limo bus, taking pictures, holding each other's hands with anticipation and welling up with tears. What an incredible moment to witness...a lifechanging moment for the bride and groom and a priceless memory of love for the rest of us to hold onto forever.
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May 17, 2011 at 10:39 am
Our Labor of Love. It is the one, in my opinion, that took the most actual talent to capture. Although I can't really say anyone is better than our wedding photog Aaron Hogsed. :)
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May 17, 2011 at 10:58 am
Parker Pfister
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May 17, 2011 at 11:00 am
Del Sol photography wins it for me. :) Rain would be viewed as such a negative thing in the eyes of most brides, grooms, and even photographers- but this trio made it work!
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May 17, 2011 at 11:04 am
Heather Waraksa's photo of the three flower girls in their undies is the most precious picture I have ever seen! It captures the perfect innocence and excitement of the children! Beautiful!
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May 17, 2011 at 11:08 am
Hands down Jose Villa! His photo of the couple walking towards the giant hot air balloon exudes just the right amount of love and whimsy.
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May 17, 2011 at 11:22 am
The photo by Jonetsu Studios is my favorite. It embodies love!! It is an absolutely stunning photo, the bride and groom surrounded by green! Love love love!
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May 17, 2011 at 11:30 am
The Christian Oth photo is absolutely magical! The flutter of the bride's sleeves and the movement of her ethereal dress looks like an angel ascending to heaven. Love it!
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May 17, 2011 at 11:37 am
Christian Oth's photo is truly a work of art. I even have the book on which that this exact photo is featured on the cover!
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May 17, 2011 at 11:40 am
Christian Oth's image of the stairs still reigns supreme as the most magical wedding image. It's that image alone that my heart was set on using the studio for my own wedding. But I have to send mad love to Jose Villa's work as well for he's the pioneer of that watercolor style that so many photographers imitate.
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May 17, 2011 at 11:44 am
The Christian Oth photograph gives me butterflies. I love the etheral quality of the image, and it captures the fairy tale moment of a wedding so beautifully.
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May 17, 2011 at 11:49 am
The Christian Oth image is ethereal. It captures a rare magical moment that will last a lifetime.
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May 17, 2011 at 11:54 am
I have to go with Del sol-- the image of the couple in the rain is amazing. I love the lighting, and the way it's just the two of them holding each other. Beautiful!
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May 17, 2011 at 12:05 pm
In love with Christian Oth - felt like I stepped out of my offices and into a vintage romance where the plot is just getting GOOD!
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May 17, 2011 at 1:08 pm
Parker Pfister - I love the timelesss vintage feel and the movement of the photo.
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May 17, 2011 at 1:12 pm
All these photos evoked an emotion from me. Jose Villa is always stunning but out of these photos I loved the Apertura. The brides shaddow and the ladies looking down just made me smile.
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May 17, 2011 at 1:50 pm
I have been thinking about these photos ever since I saw them this morning (Style Me Pretty is always a morning go-to!) Anyway, while it's hard to choose a favorite of all of these breathtaking images, I think that the one by Jonetsu Studios is wonderful, because it is filled with natural beauty, and I adore that the couple is not the focus, but rather that they fit in organically amongst the big weeping tree and compliment the image as a whole. Stunning!
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May 17, 2011 at 2:24 pm
I Love Jose Villa's Hot air balloon picture! It really captures getting away and a fresh start for the couple. :)
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May 17, 2011 at 2:38 pm
I really like the image by Marcus Bell, it captures the private tender moments of the couple. The color and lighting is amazing, makes it feel like time stood still and there's no one else in the world besides the bride and groom! I can relate to that moment perfectly!
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May 17, 2011 at 2:42 pm
jose villa!!! i love his colors, they're gorgeous. that picture is just so happy and alive, and makes me think of what weddings should be like <3
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May 17, 2011 at 2:45 pm
I love the Christian Oth photograph. It embodies what a bride should be. She looks glamorous and like an angel. It shows the purity and lightness of the bride. I love this photo so much. It is so whimsical and mesmerizing. A true show-stopper!
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May 17, 2011 at 2:50 pm
First off, this is an amazing giveaway! My hubby and I got married last summer and still haven't been able to afford a beautiful wedding album. Seeing as Cypress is such a fantastic company with such stunning craftsmanship, my fingers are CROSSED! Ok, all of the images above are so dadgum incredible. But hands down my favorite photograph is Christian Oth's magical image. What a fairytale! Everything about that photo is perfection.
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May 17, 2011 at 3:05 pm
I absolutely adore Jose Villa's work, especially the image of the hot air balloon. It completely captures the wonderful journey upon which the married couple is about to embark. Bravo!
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May 17, 2011 at 3:11 pm
oh my goodness... this photography is STUNNING and what a generous giveaway! i LOVE the christian oth shot. so magical..like a fairytale!
xo.ashley
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May 17, 2011 at 5:07 pm
My pick is the Jose Villa photograph - it is colorful, joyous and the balloon can represent so many things for that young couple in love. I especially adore that the people take up so little of the photograph yet that image is still truly about them - Jose's truly subtle way of conveying such a beautiful and alive moment is why he is also my wedding photographer!
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May 17, 2011 at 5:45 pm
As a recent bride, I thought I knew how important beautiful wedding pictures were to me. And I found Del Sol Photography through my travel agent. I checked out their web-site and I was absolutely hooked! I had never seen wedding pics anything like this...stunning...breath-taking...and more and more I couldn't wait to see what they would do next. I knew I had to be one of their brides! They were so professional to deal with and seemed concerned about every wedding detail I could think of. I knew I would be in good hands and was so excited to meet them! Then, the day arrived, and it was so happy and visually and emotionally overwhelming, it was all a blur. I remember walking down the beach aisle, and all I could see was my handsome groom. We were both crying. I missed all the beautiful details!! So...when I finally saw the amazing pictures, I saw all that I had missed, through the eyes of a gifted artist...Sol! She has given us the most wonderful wedding gift...the ability to remember, hold dear, and re-feel the emotions of our wedding...it doesn't get any better than that!
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May 17, 2011 at 5:54 pm
They are all FANTASTIC! But you are asking us to pick one, so Del Sol Photography is my pick.
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May 17, 2011 at 5:55 pm
The magic captured in the Christian Oth photograph is breathtaking. It is reminiscent of a fairytale; it beautifully showcases the glowing lights on the stairs to evoke a dream-like aura. The softness of the long exposure seems to quietly speak to the grandness of the affair. Viewing the photograph makes me feel like I'm there, standing as the bride, and slowly taking in everything about the moment wanting to make sure I enjoy and appreciate every moment of that day. The photograph is artistically surreal yet one that captures an unforgettably real moment.
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May 17, 2011 at 5:57 pm
I love the Heather Waraksa frame because it's of it's simplicity and narrative. Little girls always dream of their wedding day. I see childlike wonder and anticipation of their dream wedding in the image!
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May 17, 2011 at 6:11 pm
I love the Christian Oth like a lot of others entering! I remember when you first put the picture on the site I assumed it was photoshopped, it had such a magical quality about it. To realized all the sparkling lights were tea lights, guiding the bride to her wedding is like a fairytale.
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May 17, 2011 at 6:23 pm
It took me awhile to decide but I am definitely going with the del sol photo. While the image is beautiful artistically, I also found it to be happy and full of life, just as two beginning a life together should be.
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May 17, 2011 at 6:26 pm
My favorite is the Christian Oth photo. The lighting is so ethereal and the bride seems like she is floating up the stairs. Just perfection.
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May 17, 2011 at 6:50 pm
My vote is for Our Labor of Love - so unique and colorful!
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May 17, 2011 at 6:58 pm
My favorite is the Cliff Mautner photograph. His ability to capture the emotion in that moment almost brings me to tears. The simplistic black and white + the way the light hits the complicated folds of the bride's gorgeous gown like a spotlight makes her look more like an angel. It's not the happiest of photographs, but it's captures the viewer instantly.
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May 17, 2011 at 8:01 pm
The picture by Del Sol Photography is my favorite , All of their work the product of hard work and love combined. And yes you can stare at those pictures forever!
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May 17, 2011 at 8:58 pm
I love the Alisha & Brook photograph, I love that it's not just a moment of their wedding day but a glimpse of their love for each other and I would give anything to have a huge photo like that (only of my fiance and me) on my wall. It would remind me everyday of every reason I love him and married him.
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May 17, 2011 at 10:04 pm
My favorite photo is the one by Karen Wise. The joy on this brides face sums up what weddings are all about. The picture captures so much of the madness with the bright colors and the business of all that is going on around her but ultimately she is at peace.
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May 17, 2011 at 10:44 pm
wow, such beautiful images...all evoking different emotions! for my fav, i have to give it to jose villa! that shot is magical, dreamy, & romantic all rolled in to one!!!
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May 17, 2011 at 11:05 pm
Ohhhh... very, very easily the Christian Oth photo. The tea lights are so much like fairy lights -- so ethereal and wistful and purely magical! It's kind of amazing to think of, really -- those little lights are so very small, but together they light the way to her love -- just like I feel that each of us is a very small light in the darkness of this world, but together, we can light the night sky just enough for one person to find another. Mmm. Exactly the kind of feeling I want to evoke for my wedding... soft, dreamy, whimsical, *enchanted* ~ now I've got to go order some tea lights for my ceremony!
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May 17, 2011 at 11:19 pm
Heather Waraksa: This is such a beautiful picture! It captures all of the preparation and anticipation of the day. I love the small glimpse of the mother or bridesmaid about to help the girls get dressed. It portrays the innocence of childhood and of someone to take care of you. This picture is calm and bursting at the seams with excitement all at the same time!
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May 18, 2011 at 3:15 am
The Heather Waraksa photo is my favorite by a hair over Cliff Mautner. I grew up the middle of three sisters. I love that the photo brought back a flood of vivid memories of my sisters and I waiting with anticipation when our mother would get ready for a special night out. The innocence and excitement of the girls is captured so beautifully, even without seeing anyone's face!
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May 18, 2011 at 7:41 am
My favotire is the Del Sol Photography photograph that has the couple standing in the rain. It caught my eye and I couldn't stop looking at it as I day dreamed about laughing in the rain with my soon to be hushband. It made all my worries about it raining on my wedding day go away and replaced them with hopes of it raining just so I can hopefully have a picture as unique as this one. What a good start for the morning!
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May 18, 2011 at 7:49 am
wow, they are all striking but I the first time through the one that hit me hardest was Our Labor of Love. The color, the composition, the emotion. It got me. I found reasons to love all of these but that one was the most interesting to me.
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May 18, 2011 at 9:14 am
Hard to pick a favourite but I think I love the Alisha & Brook the most. So stunning!
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May 18, 2011 at 10:08 am
these pics are stunning!
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May 18, 2011 at 10:31 am
Cliff Mautner's photography captures my heart, it always has. He depicts in his photographs what the heart feels. I fist came across his work when I was newly engaged. I am always going back to his site to see if anything new is up. Every time I see his work my sole smiles. I am so happy that you have him as one of your tops. His work changed my idea of what beautiful photography is.
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May 18, 2011 at 11:40 am
Definitely the last photography by Heather Waraksa. It's just perfect!
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May 18, 2011 at 12:34 pm
I just adore the photo by Jose Villa. The softness, the warmth, and that hot air balloon waiting for them. Every time I'm with my fiance, it feels like that moment, like we're alone in the world and escaping on an adventure!
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May 18, 2011 at 12:47 pm
I am completely taken by Cliff Mautner's photography! His pictures perfectly capture the raw emotion of the wedding day, so much so that I get goosebumps at nearly every picture. The quiet moments-that may often go unnoticed-are frozen in time because of Mautner's talented eye.
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May 18, 2011 at 1:52 pm
I love the romantic dreamy feel of Jose Villa. Every photo I've seen from Jose is envy worthy.
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May 18, 2011 at 2:00 pm
I love the photo by Matt and Sol of Del Sol Photography! It is such a joyous moment in a situation that most brides fear! I love the fact that they didn't just embrace the rain, the celebrated it! It looks absolutely magical!
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May 18, 2011 at 2:42 pm
Heather Waraksa!!!!!! So touching.
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May 18, 2011 at 3:00 pm
The Our Labor Of Love photograph took my breath away. With the floral print dresses in the foreground and the beautiful and emotional face of the woman in focus (I hope she's the bride!), this image captured both an ambient retro vibe and everything I imagine it to feel like as a bride about to walk down the isle: nervous, excited, on the verge of tears, scared, happy, trying to look beautiful while maintining your cool....
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May 18, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Ah, that Christian Oth photo - I bookmarked it two or three years ago, I loved it so much. It's one of the most magical, beautiful, evocative photographs I've ever seen. It's an incredible capturing of an incredible moment and scene. That lucky bride!
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May 18, 2011 at 4:44 pm
I am utterly mesmerized by the gorgeous photograph from Marcus Bell. This image perfectly captures an intimate and special moment between a new husband and wife. It is as if their overwhelming love and immense trust in one another has been swathed within the delicate folds of her veil. If only for a moment, the sweet couple has escaped into a cacoon of their own, where they can quietly enjoy their special day, and most importantly...their love!
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May 18, 2011 at 4:51 pm
Christian Oth! When I scrolled down and saw this photo, I got goosebumps. I can't wait for my wedding!
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May 18, 2011 at 7:03 pm
Parker Pfister! Love his style
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May 18, 2011 at 7:09 pm
Parker J. Pfister's is my favorite, ethereal and powerful, in one photograph, awesome!
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May 18, 2011 at 7:41 pm
Without a shadow of a doubt, Parker J. This dude's photo is so full of soul and quite separated from the rest of the pack. You can tell he's a dude that's shoots from the inside. The photo is so awe-inspiring and captivating, finding myself dumbstruck by the shear genius of the best of the best, Parker Pfister
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May 18, 2011 at 7:53 pm
I like all of the images. But if I had to choose one i would go with Parker J. He really captured a great moment, & the motion blur in the photo is proof that it was not staged. Photojournalism at it best.
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May 18, 2011 at 8:14 pm
I'm going to vote for Parker Pfister's image, this photo makes me want to get married again! I'm such a huge fan of his work. Every photographer can get lucky once in a while with a stellar photo, but if you follow Parker's work you know that ALL his images are breath taking. Every piece is a true work of art.
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May 18, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Cliff Mautner's picture is stunning. I can only imagine this groom's emotion buds from the understandable sadness he feels but also from the overwhelming joy he is experiencing with his beautiful bride standing strong by his side. The emotional nature of weddings is unique and captured beautifully in this photo.
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May 18, 2011 at 9:34 pm
Def have to go with parker j... :)
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May 18, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Parker J. Pfister. His exquisite images truly transcend the physical boundaries of the photograph. Always surprising, his images bring the viewer to such an emotionally honest place. His images are only matched by a desire to give this honest place to each and every bridal client. A true master.
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May 18, 2011 at 10:04 pm
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Parker Pfister's photo could have a series of books written about it. And ironically, I don't think I need say any more about that!
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May 18, 2011 at 10:16 pm
I love Parker j's photograph as the slight blur motion really tells the story of how fleeting the wedding day is......perfection in a single image
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May 18, 2011 at 10:27 pm
I love Parker Pfister's image - it's brilliant and intriguing!
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May 18, 2011 at 10:33 pm
Parker Pfister captured the romantic atmosphere of a wedding day.
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May 18, 2011 at 10:35 pm
It's tight between Parker Pfister & Heather Waraksa, but I have to go with Parker!
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May 18, 2011 at 10:51 pm
Hands down it's the shot by Our Labor of Love. The composition, color, expression. Everything about it has me swooning!!!!
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May 18, 2011 at 11:05 pm
Parker Pfister, hands down. The man is a genius and his work is pure art. He's also an amazing human being.
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May 19, 2011 at 12:42 am
PARKER! His images are warm and beautiful and never fail to tell a gorgeous story. He is the pure definition of a true artist.
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May 19, 2011 at 3:27 am
Oh I love them all!Really!But one picture did stand out more than the other to me,and that´s alisha and brook´s - the couple kissing in the grass!Just love it...the romantic feeling streams out of the picture and in to my own heart,it´s so full of emotion !!!tove.)
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May 19, 2011 at 7:11 am
Parker Pfister... Beautiful image. I love it.
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May 19, 2011 at 8:12 am
jose villa's hot air balloon. that's OUR idea of an engagement shoot! LOVE!
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May 19, 2011 at 8:20 am
I love the photograph by Christian Oth!!!! It is romantic, elegant, and ethereal all at the same time!!!! In short, its mood is everything that I want my wedding day to be! :)
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May 19, 2011 at 10:37 am
Parker J's image definitely. Ethereal, mysterious, unique, one-of-a-kind image.
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May 19, 2011 at 11:04 am
Parker J's work is outstanding and is my 'World's Best Photographer'!
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May 19, 2011 at 11:23 am
Del Sol Photography's image of the couple in the rain is absolutely gorgeous! The way the light shines on the embracing couple is magical as the umbrella appears to lilt above them. What a perfect way to start a life together - by embracing the challenge of a rainy wedding day. Stunning!
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May 19, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Parker J. is just an incredible photographer and his image above is a beautiful slice of the character of his images.
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May 19, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Cliff Mautner - the emotion, the love, the pain - its all captured in one photograph. Nothing but the words - AMAZING, describe what I see.
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May 19, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Del Sol! It is just so moving and mesmerizing. And absolutely gorgeous.
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May 19, 2011 at 12:22 pm
I love the sweet, gentle romance captured in the Marcus Bell photograph. Simply beautiful!
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May 19, 2011 at 12:28 pm
Ray Soemarsono and Erwin Darmali of Apertura get my vote. I've been following their work for quite some time and this photo from Italy still gets me every time. I love the symmetry of the shot, the shadow of the bride, and especially the ladies peeking out of the windows. It's a totally rad shot!
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May 19, 2011 at 12:29 pm
I love Jose Villa! All the weddings he's done look like something out of a top magazine. He's definitely an expert when it comes to lighting...everything looks so dreamy and soft. That's definitely the look I picture for my wedding. The way he captures the couples seem so romantic too. He's defintely my all time fave!
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May 19, 2011 at 12:36 pm
I loved Cliff Mautner’s. The emotion of the moment is perfectly caught on film. It's palpable. The moment tells the perfect story of all that weddings can be; endings and beginnings, light and dark, a look forward and a look back, estatic happiness and heart wrenching sorrow...a perfect story in one photo.
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May 19, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Christian Oth...Magical!
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May 19, 2011 at 12:42 pm
I've been obsessed with Our Labor of Love for such a long time. Each photograph is so unique and has their special touch.
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May 19, 2011 at 12:42 pm
The Christian Oth photograph is pure magic. I love the warmth of the light coming from withing contrasting the coolness of evening outside. The steps sprinkled with candles have the magic of fireflies. The movement of her dress makes it look like she is floating up the stairs and her translucent figure make this image seem like a scene from a dream. Such a perfect interpretation of how so many women feel on their wedding day.
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May 19, 2011 at 12:45 pm
SWOON! Love them all, but the one by Chritian Oth is amazing! The bride looks like an angel!!
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May 19, 2011 at 12:45 pm
SWOON! Love them all, but the one by Christian Oth is amazing! The bride looks like an angel!!
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May 19, 2011 at 1:08 pm
I like the Jonetsu Studios photo. The composition is amazing, and it has the feel of a little fairy garden.
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May 19, 2011 at 1:08 pm
There's something so whimsical about Christian Oth's photograph. It almost seems like this bride is walking up a staircase to heaven! How he captures the movement of the dress and the candlelight... it's absolute perfection.
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May 19, 2011 at 1:09 pm
The Christian Oth photograph takes my breath away!
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May 19, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Christian Oth -- so dreamy
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May 19, 2011 at 1:27 pm
I am awe struck by all of these images... but particularly love the Christian Oth photo. The bride looks like she is floating among the candles and church steps. Like she has appeared for the most important day of her life. She is meant to be there. I just love every aspect of it. What an amazing photograph!
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May 19, 2011 at 1:30 pm
The emotion is Cliff Mautner's photo is palpable. I can literally FEEL it. Amazing stuff. It's exactly what I'm looking for in my photography. Storytelling without any words
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May 19, 2011 at 1:32 pm
SO hard to choose, but I think I'm going with Jose Villa. That picture is the beginning of a fairytale!
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May 19, 2011 at 1:36 pm
I love the Heather Waraksa picture. It takes what might have been an average moment and turns it into something special.
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May 19, 2011 at 1:45 pm
I'd have to go with the Del Sol shot. It's so haunting and beautiful, and the use of lighting is simply phenomenal.
I had a hard time choosing between that one and Our Labor of Love, just because it was so very personal and authentic.
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May 19, 2011 at 1:52 pm
I'm teary eyed over the Cliff Mautner photograph. Not only is it a beautiful photograph, but it's a great reminder as I plan my own wedding to not lose sight of the big picture. A wedding is a not just about having a really great party...it's a about the lifetime commitment that will involve much happiness and also being there for each other in times of grief.
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May 19, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Christian Oth - the lovely ethereal shot is exactly the kind of magical a wedding day should be.
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May 19, 2011 at 2:37 pm
I love the Alisha & Brook photo! It's such a simple yet amazing photo. I feel like I'm there looking on as this lovely bride and groom share a loving moment. The natural setting and light just make it timeless.
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May 19, 2011 at 2:42 pm
Choosing just one favorite was difficult, but I would have to say the Christian Oth photo is so phenomenal. There is such a great contrast between the bride and the building. The illuminated steps bring it all together. It looks like a fairy tale moment.
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May 19, 2011 at 3:00 pm
oh wow Christian Oth! Ethereal, glowy, dream-like, grand... what a breath-taking moment on such a joyous occasion.
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May 19, 2011 at 4:03 pm
They are all beautiful but I love Parker's image the best! Good luck to all the contestants!
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May 19, 2011 at 4:17 pm
I love the romance and feeling captured by Marcus Bell's photograph. Love it!
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May 19, 2011 at 4:23 pm
For me, Parker Pfister's picture evokes the romance of Vermeer. I look at that picture, and am immediately reminded of Girl with a Pearl Earring. Such mysterious, magical beauty.
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May 19, 2011 at 4:44 pm
I've just had to scroll through so many comments that I have forgotten what I was going to say!!! Oh yes - love the "pants" photo - just great!
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May 19, 2011 at 8:01 pm
Usually it is the mother of the bride to boast, but in my case it is the mother of the photographer, Parker J. To be in the top ten wedding photographers in the world is quit an accomplishment. And hats off to the other nine, your work is amazing. But my vote is for my son, Parker J. When I look at his photos, I usually cry, Parker has such talent and always captures that special emotion in very shot! Love ya
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May 19, 2011 at 8:13 pm
I love the Christian Oth photo! It's just unreal. It captures the essence of the moment in one shot - the movement, the lights, the romance.
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May 19, 2011 at 8:17 pm
I have always been a fan of Parkers work. All the elements in the image are sublime, from the capture of the actual moment through to the processing. Awesome!
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May 19, 2011 at 8:50 pm
My vote is for the Christian Oth. Exquisitly angelic. The movement and and light in this image is truly breathtaking.
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May 19, 2011 at 8:54 pm
I always enjoy seeing Parker's work. He can turn anything into Art.
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May 19, 2011 at 10:21 pm
Parker Pfister's picture gets my vote. His photographs are like frozen moments in time - I can't help but wonder what happened just before and after the image was taken.
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May 19, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Alisha & Brook! Their photos blow me away every time I see one of their weddings. Plus they're just a genuine, pleasant, down-to-earth couple!
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May 20, 2011 at 4:50 am
Parker Pfister
This picture is amazing, like a beautiful painting : romantic, mysterious, you wonder were the bride is heading ! -
May 20, 2011 at 7:23 am
I love the Christian Oth photo because not only are the elements of the photo absolutely beautiful (the bride's dress, the architecture, the candlelight), but there is such an artistic element to the photograph. These photos are so amazing and they make it easy to use your memories as artwork in your home.
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May 20, 2011 at 10:04 am
out labor of love! so beautiful! I discovered them on your blog and they were the first thing I booked. getting married in under a month and I cannot wait! I am almost as excited about seeing their stunning work as the wedding...
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May 20, 2011 at 10:09 am
The beauty, elegance, and creativity speaks for itself in all of these photos, but I was incredibly moved by Clint Mautner's photo. It reminded me of how special family is on the most important day of your life. I can't begin to explain how much I wish my parents could be apart of planning my wedding. Equally important, I think it also spoke to the fact that it takes a truly talented photographer to capture a moment that evokes beauty in sorrow.
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May 20, 2011 at 10:53 am
Although they are all amazing, I am going to have to vote for Parker J. The reason being that his capture makes me look a second and third time because of the picture hanging. It's like the man is watching the bride walk through the frame. So simple yet remarkably effective!
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May 20, 2011 at 11:21 am
I hhave followed Style Me Pretty for at least a year now as a wedding venue owner and stylist! I have always loved and have fallen in love with Jose Villa. He by far captures my heart and the romance of a wedding day like no other. His photography has movement and rythmn.
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May 20, 2011 at 11:33 am
CLIFF MAUTNER! Why? Simply put he is a photographers photographer - someone we all wish we can be and aspire to become. His imagery captures you emotionally and makes you wonder how he accomplished it. He is one of the great masters of the craft. You can feel his passion for what he does and no doubt for the clients he does them for. His images will stand the test of time. His work is timeless!
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May 20, 2011 at 11:36 am
I love the Del Sol photo of the couple with the umbrella in the snow. so pretty and we are getting married in the winter so I hope we get some similar beautiful photos! the lighting and snow is SO wonderful!!!
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May 20, 2011 at 2:41 pm
They are all so amazing but I really love the feeling of Christian Oth's image ... It makes me shiver but in a beautiful and good way :) It is a stunning image!
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May 20, 2011 at 3:22 pm
First I want to say that it is clear why these 10 photographers are in the top 10! There work is exquisite. But if I have to choose I choose the work of Jose Villa. This man works with film and I am amazed with what he does. The use of light, the colors, the passion for what he does is visible in every shot he takes. He has got a style so unique like no other. That sets him apart, makes him stand out from the crowd. You can spot a JV from miles away and that is what I love about his work.
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May 20, 2011 at 5:34 pm
By far the best blog and photographs that I have seen. Would love to win the giveaway.
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May 20, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Parker J all the Way! :)
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August 31, 2011 at 12:20 am
Christian Oth, WOW what a photo when i see images like that, INSPIRING!
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October 5, 2011 at 11:06 pm
Gorgeous photos!!!
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January 17, 2012 at 12:40 am
Good day!
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May 15, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Great photos! Most of those photographers are really good!
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