WPPI
Our 50 Finalists for 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography
January 18, 2024
Rangefinder’s much-anticipated announcement of the 50 finalists for the 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography is here! Now, in its twelfth year, Rising Stars is a program that invites industry tastemakers to nominate photographers who have been working full time in the business for five years or less. Those who are chosen from the initial nomination process are invited to submit a portfolio of 30 images and fill out an extensive questionnaire about their background and business, including their style, client experience, approach to post-production, and growth as an artist.
Lead Judge and Content Director for Rangefinder, Arlene Evans says, “These photographers represent the next exciting generation of storytellers bringing fresh and unique style to wedding photography. Their stories evoke emotion that resonates with the viewer. They also show technical proficiency and push the boundaries with their perspectives and post-processing skills. We are excited to showcase these photographers as 30 Rising Stars finalists!”
50 Finalists for 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography
Congratulations to all our finalists! See our full finalist gallery here.
- Adventure and Vow (Traci Edwards and William Young)
- Anna Sauza Photography
- Autumn Jordan
- Brjánn Batista Bettencourt (3B Photography)
- Brooke Arte Studio (Brooke Michalski)
- Bruno Garcez
- Claudia Takes Photos (Claudia Robson)
- Couplet Photography (Agata Grzaba)
- Daniela Gutierrez Photography
- DSW Photography (Darren & Shamakia Williams)
- Fabrizio Simoneen
- Isle + Oak Photography (Chris Grandy and Sam Rose)
- Jess McDole Photo
- Joshua Nunez Wedding Photographer
- Juliana Noelle Jumper
- Karla Ortiz Weddings
- Kajade Photography (Echo Kowalski)
- Kim Wilfriedsson
- King & Opal (Mariah Naella)
- Koko King Photography
- Kristine and Charles (Charles Lopez and Kristine Lopez)
- Lara Onac
- Lens Stories (Ionut Lucian Ianos)
- LIT Photography NI (Lauren Chambers)
- Mariana Barbosa
- Marie Thibault
- Mati Photography (Mati Machner)
- Michael Mann Photography
- Nikolaichik Photo (Natallia Nikolaichik)
- Nous Nous Photo (Carlos Ferreira)
- Parker’s Pictures (Parker Selman)
- Olivia Avers Photography
- Omar & Company (Rose Omar)
- Radostina Boseva
- Raphaëlle Granger
- Raini Rowell Photography (Raini and Dave Rowell)
- Robin Goodlad
- Rune Havn
- Tash Busta Photography
- Timi Oshin Studios
- The Photo Lab (Devansh Rangani and Harsh Mehta)
- Translucent Photography (Lucy McGoldrick)
- Valery Velazquez
- Van Gachnang Photography
- Vanessa & Ivo (Vanessa Silva)
- Venturing Vows (Mikalynn Amos)
- Wyldbee Photography (Sophie Alice Patterson)
- Yana Petrova (John and Joseph Photography)
- Yidaki Studio (Aurora Ceriani)
- Zeal Photography (Christopher Akpokodje)
Immerse yourself in a gallery of our incredible finalists here!
30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography to be Announced at WPPI 2024
Join us at WPPI in Las Vegas from March 3 – 7 where we will announce and honor the winners of our twelfth edition of 30 Rising Stars. You’ll also be able to attend sessions by some of our current finalists and a current 2023 judge, including:
- Andre Brown – 2020
- Caroline Tran – 2012
- John Branch IV – 2021
- Elisabetta Redaelli – 2020
- Petronella Lugemwa – 2018
- Phylicia Willis – 2021
- Darren and Shamakia Williams – 2024 Finalists
- Susan Stripling – 2024 Judge
View our finalists gallery here. Get your tickets to WPPI today!
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