Let’s dive into our list of the five most influential wedding photographers from around the world right now. The ones who are currently setting trends, leading the way and defining the industry.

But of course. A caveat.

What makes a photographer influential is a somewhat subjective thing. Almost impossible to quantify.  And in the world of wedding photography there are many corners, styles, and vibes that resonate and influence in their own ways. There are also many many photographers who HAVE been hugely influential in the past and are amazing, but many are not so in the spotlight, so influential right in this moment. So sit down with a little something to drink and let’s explore the top 5 artists leading the way right now  in 2024.

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1. Norman and Blake

Founded in 2017 by long time photographers, Shannen Norman & Emily Blake, Norman & Blake have bought a new take to wedding photography with their high end yet personal mix of documentary and fine art work. It’s classy and refined without being overly perfect and produced. Images are left tilted, there’s lots of candid smiles, there’s a tasteful amount of motion blur, direct flash and not to forget the focus on the fashion and styling of the wedding days. It’s genuine and down to earth, yet still high end. Of course there is their stunning colour grading which is consistently natural and filmic.

Their work has influenced hundreds of photographers, especially through the East Coast who have picked up on this soft, filmy, focus on moments style and run with it. Norman and Blake continue to push the industry forward and develop this style as they capture many celebrity weddings.
Find and follow their work here: https://normanandblake.com/

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2. Kseniya Antonova

This one might be surprising to many of you. But it’s sometimes the photographers photographer who is the most influential one. From St Petersburg in Russia, Kseniya was and is one of the originals pushing the romantic, editorial style that we are seeing everywhere right now. From intimate hotelroom shoots, to a focus on bridal beauty, Kseniyas work has been found on many a photographers styled shoot inspo board. While she may not have the biggest instagram reach, or shoot celebrity weddings, she is part of a big cohort of Russian wedding photographers who have influenced many photographers throughout Europe with this romantic, editorial style.

Kseniya also incorporates lots of film work and presents as an honest reportage of the wedding day while still focusing on making the couple look absolutely stunning. There is also a focus on consistent and beautiful skin tone, lightly retouched - something we are seeing more and more wedding photographers start to do.
Find and follow thier work here: @antonovakseniya

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3. Danilo and Sharon

In a world where everyone is now an editorial wedding photographer, Danilo and Sharon are one of the originals. And they have risen to become one of the most influential photographers in the world with their use of direct flash, bridal styling and creative details shots. They capture some of the biggest and most extravagant weddings throughout Europe.

Their creative take on details photos has inspired many to think a little differently, while still keeping it glam. They have also popularised the use of direct flash within wedding photography. While there were also other notable photographers who also were early adopters of this style like Bottega 53, Danilo and Sharon have also pioneered a new form of content for wedding photographers. Constantly showing off behind the scenes videos, quirky ideas and a lot of educational content.
Find and follow their work here: https://www.daniloandsharon.com/

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4. The Ferros

Nico and Vinx of The Ferros have also been around the wedding photography world a long time. They have consistently produced distinctive and stand out work that has been a favorite of many other wedding photographers around the world. Their commitment to outstanding and unique compositions, alternative posing and cinematic colours have influenced a generation of photographers and pushed them to make better, more cinematic work. Their work also features a beautiful storytelling motive of wide, medium close that is hard not to see and love.

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Recently The Ferros have begun to capture more luxury, high end wedding through Italy and have bought their unique style to places like Lake Como, which often sees the same wedding and the same photos churned out over and over again. They have bought a fresh perspective which is changing the way people are photographing common venues and places.
Find and follow their work here: https://www.theferros.com/

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5. Jose Villa

This list would never be complete without this name on it. While he has been around for years and years, he still continues to influence and lead the industry with stand out natural, clean and stunning photographers that make this whole game look a lot easier than it is. Constantly capturing high end and celebrity weddings Jose always produces high end work, subtly including things that are trending in the moment, like direct flash, and shows the whole industry what it means to be a timeless wedding photographer.
Find and follow their work here: https://josevilla.com/

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While this list can never be exhaustive and will always be changing, we hope you have found some inspiration here in our list of influential photographers. Do let us know who you might add to the list and why! And keep celebrating wedding photography.

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