This month, our Photo of the Day series will be taken over by Rangefinder‘s 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography of 2018. The honorees can be found in our freshly published November issue, as well as in our full online gallery, which shows each of their submissions. For more behind-the-scenes insights on how they created some of their shots, follow us on Instagram, where the Rising Stars will be taking over @rfwppi all month long.

This photo of Abbie was shot right before she walked down the aisle. The natural light and lines help draw in your focus to the center of the image, the bride. Although her eyes are closed, I could sense at this moment that she felt completely present and at peace.

I’ll often stay quiet and not give intrusive direction while photographing. These crucial transitional moments that often get overlooked are the times when the subject can be most introspective, allowing me to capture sincere emotion.

vikmphoto.com | @vikmphoto | Rf 30 Rising Stars Submission

Check out more Photos of the Day, and email submissions to [email protected].