Photography Colleges

Portrait and wedding photography is a rewarding career choice for talented individuals with a creative eye, it and can give you the opportunity to build your own business and increase your network while experimenting with your technique. If you're a photography student looking for creative inspiration and tips on how the business works, or if you're planning a wedding of your own, check out this list of 50 wedding photography blogs. You'll find outstanding pictures that capture the romance, beauty and all the fun of weddings.

Top Ten

These ten wedding photography blogs feature superbly shot pictures of couples and weddings from award-winning and published talent.

1. Leigh Miller Photography: When you visit Leigh Miller's blog, you'll realize all the reasons to cherish your behind-the-scenes photographs, too.
2. Sarah Yates Blog: Sarah Yates' colorful blog highlights both fun, behind-the-scenes shots and stunning editorial-style photographs of the wedding party, ceremony and guests.
3. Apertura: Ray Erwin was named one of the 2009 Top Ten Wedding Photographers by American Photo, and he makes our hit list, too.
4. Jessica Johnston Photography THE BLOG: Johnston's work has been praised by The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Wedding Wire, and more.
5. Scott Robert Journal – A Brand New Look at Life: The published Scott Robert Lim has won several awards, including the 2009 WPPI Kodak Award. Head to his blog for examples of exotic — though personal — wedding photography and portraits.
6. Love Captured…by Daria + Andy Bishop: This husband and wife team have won awards for their diverse and colorful wedding photography.
7. Next Exit: This LA-based wedding photographer shares photos from uniquely styled shoots.
8. Charlotte Geary Photography: Charlotte Geary's work has appeared in publications around the world, including Japanese Newsweek, and she also lists lots of valuable ideas for planning weddings.
9. Adrienne Gunde Photography: Check out this blog from LA-based (but travel-enthused) Adrienne Gunde, whose colorful couples push the envelope when it comes to style.
10. Segerius-Bruce Photography Blog: This clean, well laid-out blog comes from published members of the Wedding Photojournalist Association who currently live in England but travel around the world for their couples.

Wedding Inspiration and Resources

When you visit these blogs, you'll find more than just pictures. The photographers have also posted tips for wedding planning, insight into their experience shooting weddings, and helpful links. The following site are also great to visit if you want ideas for styling your wedding or engagement shoots.

11. Adeline and Grace Photography Blog: These two photographers cover Napa, California, and Southern New England. Their site goes back to 2006, and you can browse their recognized photography all over the blog.
12. Alison Yin Wedding Photography: Besides looking at pictures, you can find great wedding planning resources on Alison Yin's wedding photography blog.
13. Jasmine Star Photography Blog: On this wedding photography blog, you can browse the portfolio and check out Jasmine's personal posts at Behind the Lens.
14. 13:13 Wedding Photography Blog: Check out this blog from a former fashion photographer and design professional who can show you just how creative and personal your wedding photos can be.
15. Ian Grant Wedding Photography: Ian Grant combines his love for landscape photography with wedding and engagement shoots, so visit his blog for inspiring photos and ideas.
16. Susan Stripling Blog: Besides sharing truly stunning wedding photographs on her blog, Susan also shares resources like a PDF magazine for other wedding photographers.
17. Jennifer Skog: Couples getting ready for engagement and wedding shoots should read Jennifer Skog's blog for tips on preparation, building confidence, and having fun.
18. Jessica Strickland: If you want to see great photos of the rings, shoes, hair and jewelry, as well as the dress, visit this site.
19. Kristin Spencer Photography: Spencer shares resources and tips for wedding planning and for other wedding photographers on her blog that's full of video and photos.
20. S1 Weddings Blog: Each of the shoots highlighted on this blog have a unique style and personality.
21. Amelia Lyon Photography Blog: Amelia Lyon loves capturing nontraditional couples who enjoy living up the moment.
22. Garrett Nudd Photography: This is a great blog for getting ideas for how all the pieces of your wedding and reception — shoes, accessories, flowers, table decorations, and cake — will photograph.
23. Tony Yang Photography: This "raw and uncensored" blog shows all the fun a wedding can be.
24. Kate McElwee: Boston and New England wedding photographer Kate McElwee shows couples how to incorporate cityscapes and favorite spots into engagement and wedding photos.
25. Serendipity Photography: Get ideas on styling your entire wedding experience from this blog.
26. Punam Bean Photography: This blog is full of photographs that showcase romantic moments in all types of environments.

Destination Wedding Photography

If you're planning a destination wedding or would like to branch out your business, visit these blogs.

27. Destination Wedding Photography Blog: If you want to get married in Mexico or another exotic location, check out this blog.
28. Alex Rodriguez Photography Blog: Miami-based wedding photographer Alex Rodriguez has a documentary shooting style that he employs while working at weddings in Europe, the Caribbean, and other locales.
29. Kenny Kim Photography Blog: This Chicago-based photographer travels around the world to shoot weddings in gorgeous settings.
30. Melissa Jill Photography: Romance and wedding junkie Melissa Jill will travel around the world for the chance to shoot your wedding with a genuine, photojournalistic eye.
31. AgaiMages: The Aga + Marcin team is based in New York but travels anywhere, as their creative range of wedding and engagement photos proves.
32. Elizabeth Medina: Elizabeth Medina is a Mexico-based wedding photographer who incorporates the lush landscape and highlights bright colors in her wedding portraits.
33. Furious Photographers Simply Awesome: These destination wedding photographers share their most interesting couples and share their advice for planning a wedding away from home, based on their experiences.
34. Choco Studios: This San Francisco pair has been featured in Destination Weddings and Honeymoons magazine, and they do a fabulous job of marrying stand-out landscapes with all the emotion of the moment.

Local and Regional

These wedding photographers usually stick to their cities and states for jobs, but their blogs are full of images and ideas for photographers and couples everywhere.

35. Orange County Wedding Photographer: Jessica Claire has combined her business website with her blog, and through photographs that show off her own personal style and tastes as well as engaged and married couples, future clients can find out more about her services.
36. Jeff Kolodny Photography Blog: This South Florida wedding photographer highlights clever, clearly shot collages and pictures of the big day on his blog.
37. Deep Thoughts: A Snaptacular Photos Blog: Husband and wife team JD and Jessica Merritt have been featured in the Houston Chronicle for their unique business plan, and on their blog, you can view their portfolio of custom styled photos of engagements and weddings in the Texas area.
38. NYC Brooklyn Wedding Photographer Blog: Daniel Krieger's work has been recognized by Time Out New York, and from just a quick look at his blog, you'll discover his talent for capturing all the spontaneity, elegance and silliness of weddings.
39. Blue Castle Blog: Here is another husband-and-wife team who is based in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Check out their blog for a sample portfolio and area wedding resources.
40. blog.amodophoto: Wedding photographer Frank Amodo's done the impossible: he's shown us that getting married in Hawaii is even more beautiful than you could ever imagine.
41. Studio 306: Minnesota couples should check out this wedding and portrait photography blog that shows their work, some of which has been picked up by local magazines.
42. NJ Wedding Photography Blog: Brad Ross' photography blog and portfolio features modern work aimed at capturing the emotions of the wedding party and guests.
43. Todd Pellowe Blog: Louisville, KY, wedding photographer Todd Pellowe seems to enjoy playing with light and locale, according to his collection of fun-loving, emotional photographs.
44. KU Photography LLC Blog: This Austin-based photography blog is helpful for couples planning a wedding and for other photographers looking for tips on shooting different types of locations.
45. McLellan Blog: Nashville and Atlanta's McLellan Style wedding and portrait blog includes sincere recaps of beautiful shoots.
46. The Nichols Blog: Scroll through the gloriously elegant but funky shots of couples blissfully in love.
47. Caroline Tran Photographer: LA wedding photographer Caroline Tran loves pulling inspiration from her SoCo environment to help style her couples and capture carefree moments.
48. Buffalo Wedding Photography: Here you can scroll through a wide range of engagement and wedding photos.
49. Sara France Photography Blog: Sara France from San Diego is an enthusiastic wedding photographer who enjoys sharing the details of her clients' weddings to compliment her sleek photos.
50. Ryan Brenizer Blog: Ryan takes photos of diverse NYC couples all over the city, leaving no detail behind.