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2022 Honorees

Aimée Flynn
Albany Katz Albany Katz
Amy Sampson Amy Sampson
Andrea Laurenza Andrea Laurenza (Cipo’s)
Andrés Mondragón
Andrew Brannan Andrew Brannan
Ann Elizabeth Ann Elizabeth
Ash Davenport Ash Davenport
Bettina Vass Bettina Vass
Chelsea Cannar
Danielle Dolan
David Conaty David Conaty
Deji Johnson
Del and Jayjay Del and Jayjay
Elyssa Kivus Elyssa Kivus (Kivus & Camera)
Gaby Bolivar Gaby Bolívar
Hollie Mateer Hollie Mateer (M and G Wedding Photography)
Janina & Jawad (Reportage Studios) Janina & Jawad (Reportage Studios)
Jeremiah and Wen Wen Jeremiah and Wen Wen (The Shots Gallery)
Jimena Llamas Jimena Llamas
Jose Pablo
Kim den Hartog Kim den Hartog
Madison "Max" Pittman Madison ” Max” Pittman (Max McQueen Photo)
Myriam Menard Myriam Ménard (Crémeux Photo)
Nebojsa and Milica Nebojsa and Milica (Mrdja Lovers Studio)
Rachelle Welling Rachelle Welling
Ricardo Catarro
Simone Miglietta Simone Miglietta
Stefano Cassaro Stefano Cassaro
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A Collection of New Photographers in the Industry

Explore Rangefinder magazine’s picks of 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography, a group of emerging photographers of the year who’ve exhibited promising talent, artistic prowess, a unique voice and creative direction in wedding photography.

As judges, the Rangefinder editors culled through hundreds of nominated photographers who’ve been in business for five years or less to ultimately designate the honor to 30 new photographers every year. The latest trends of the industry can be found within their portfolios of work and serve as creative inspiration for other emerging photographers and for seasoned professionals to think of new ideas for their own work.

The Latest List of Top Talent in Wedding Photography

Look at these portfolios from emerging photographers to discover the best in wedding photography of the year. The editors of Rangefinder magazine collect nominations from leading tastemakers in the industry to browse through the most inspired and original wedding photography around the world.

You’ll find adventure elopements, indoor church weddings, outdoor backyard nuptials, detail shots of rings and invitations, food and reception photos, first looks, same-sex marriages, multi-cultural weddings and more within these portfolios of images. These new photographers, who’ve been in business for five years or less, have signature styles and aesthetic tastes that will continue to inspire creativity among professional photographers.

Our selection of this year’s 30 Rising Stars helps bring new perspectives to the forefront. By creating fresh outlooks and developing innovative styles, emerging photographers help the wedding photo industry to grow.

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