It’s truly amazing how a simple portrait can take you back to thousands of emotions and countless memories. The art of photography is no more a mere hobby or side hustle but has more become a passion and business for numerous people. When we talk about photography, the ingenious pictures powerfully explain various inexplicable stories in a single glance. However, extraordinary photography is not a cakewalk, it is more about skills, expertise, and knowledge.
Be it documenting your special occasion or capturing your biggest wedding day, there are various photographers creating waves in the industry with their strong knowledge and experience. We have compiled a list of all those thriving photographers who are perfect for capturing your favorite moments at the perfect time!
Dani Rexine
Dani Rexine is not only unraveling the myths of why couples elope, but she is also capturing on camera the very essence of it means for lovers to commit their life and love to each other- their way. Dani has always loved adventure and valued experience over things, so when she shot her first adventure elopement over five years ago, she knew right where she belonged.
Formerly Dani Rexine Photography, Untethered Journeys officially began in 2020 when Dani added business partner Jen Stafford to take over the logistical side of the business so she could focus on her superpowers – photography and connecting with her couples. She has shot elopements all around the world and her work has been featured in several online and print publications. Dani’s ability to photograph beautiful images is undeniable, but it’s the way she captures the emotion and those in-between moments that give her a razor-sharp edge.
Brit Nicole
In a world where traditional weddings at traditional venues with traditional guest lists abound, Brit Nicole has shall we say, shaken things up a bit. It’s no surprise to those who know her that she’s thrown all wedding rules out the window and managed to trailblaze both her unique vision and her adventurous clientele.
Her boundary-smashing work has garnered attention far and wide and has been featured on The Ellen Show, in Wandering Weddings, PopSugar, Parent’s Magazine, and Martha Stewart Weddings, to name a few. With over 300 weddings shot to date, Brit Nicole Photography has also been inducted into The Knot’s Hall of Fame.
Brittney’s fearless approach has allowed her to capture stunning moments for her clients as they elope in the most jaw-dropping locations in Texas and beyond. From backdrops of expansive Texas night skies to good ol’ fashioned hailstorms, sunrise ceremonies above a cave over the ocean in Barbados, snow-capped Alaskan mountains to sheer cliff drop-offs in the deserts of Texas, Brit Nicole Photography has succeeded in shaking up traditional industry standards.
In a once male-dominated industry, the Brit Nicole team is powered by bold women photographers and is growing every day. Brittney’s ultimate goal is to give her clients the experience of a lifetime and capture every magical moment along the way. Her hilarious personality complemented by her raw, emotional candid style makes for the type of photography that you can’t find just anywhere. Her methods are innovative… and her work is timeless.
Katrina Kubicina
Katrina Kubicina took her passion for photography and created a one-stop shop for any couple planning their dream wedding. Since starting her business, Love Is All You Need Photography in 2013 she has grown her company to 8 employees all offering first-class wedding services. Katrina loves being able to offer a full team of dedicated and professional wedding vendors to her couples to help alleviate any wedding planning stress, and give them the ultimate experience and best wedding day imaginable.
What started as a 1 woman show has now turned into a team of photographers, videographers, a DJ, a photo booth, and her latest endeavor – a Bridal House! Katrina and her husband Mark recently renovated and updated an old schoolhouse to turn it into a beautiful space where a bride can get ready for her wedding day. Love Is All You Need Photography won Cleveland’s Hot List “Best Wedding Photographer” in 2020 and has over 230 5 star reviews. She was also hand selected by a movie producer to be the movie set stills photographer for a big upcoming movie featuring some incredible stars.
Emily Dimond
Emily Dimond has been a lover of photography since she was a young child. After working as a nurse and then a stay-at-home-mom, Emily decided to go back to school to pursue her love of photography. She graduated from photography school in May of 2020, then promptly started her adventure elopement photography business, Diamond Elopements. Destination elopements, adventure elopements, and micro weddings are her favorites.
Combining her passion for epic landscapes, documenting love stories, and equality for every human being, she is on a mission to guide couples of all colors and backgrounds to the wedding day of their dreams. Imagine a day without judgment, without pressure, and without stress; a day to connect with each other in the most epic places in the world.
McKayla Erin
McKayla Erin showcases her talent through capturing the most intricate art form there is – our bodies. Boudoir is her specialty; however, she applies her raw and vintage edits to product and portrait sessions as well. McKayla enlightens her clients by showcasing their beauty through her lens and allowing them to see their authentic selves in a powerful light. After moving to Los Angeles less than a year ago, she took a leap of faith and left her full-time job to follow her intuitive calling in photography. McKayla is also the primary photographer for Sorry Dad Co, an erotic art collective and creative portfolio for artist Cali Rockowitz. The mission of Sorry Dad is to be unapologetic in sexual expression, which ties into McKayla’s soul purpose to empower through confidence using her lens.
“why buy a canvas when you can be the art?”
The art of creating something unique and new comes out of practice. These photographers bring endless innovation through their mesmerizing clicks. As they continue to influence people through their art, they have adjacently anchored their remarkable works while ornamenting the world through the lens.
