A picture is worth a thousand words but I think wedding photos are more than that; it consists of love, promise, memory, passion, and joy. That’s what makes them timeless and priceless at the same time.

Wedding photography has come a long way. Thanks to camera technology and powerful image editing tools, wedding photographers are able to create and manipulate photos, creating out of the box wedding photos like never before.

(Image Source: Adam Alex Photography)

When it comes to a session with your wedding photographer, every couple look forward to have something beautiful, something uniquely-us at the end of the day. Whether your big day is around the corner, or you’re merely looking for inspiration – this post is for you.

After some detailed research, I’ve filtered and compiled a list of some really professional wedding photographers with some samples of their masterpieces.

In no particular order, I present you 20 Top Wedding Photographers and Their Masterpieces. Full list after jump.

Chris+Lynn

An Emmy award-winning team. Their bold artistic vision and photo-journalistic talent have won them national and international recognition.

Visit Chris+Lynn’s website.

Ben Chrisman

Ben’s wedding photography is imaginative, intimate and authentic. He is currently ranked as the top wedding photographer in the world by the Wedding Photojournalist Association.

Visit Ben Chrisman’s website.

Jonas Peterson

Jonas Peterson, a full-time photographer who knows how to capture the stories around him, the small things that happen every day.

Visit Jonas Peterson’s website.

Jason Groupp

Jason saw an opportunity to leverage his background in boutique wedding photography and "marry" it with his network of award-winning photographers.

Visit Jason’s website.

Mark

Mark has worked as a photo journalist for major newspapers and magazines, with major advertising agencies on corporate accounts and on special assignment for corporate clients.

Visit Mark’s website.

Kitty & Craig Fritz

Kitty and Clark worked six years as a staff photojournalist for The Albuquerque Journal and is currently a freelance editorial photographer. Craig Fritz began his career as a photojournalist at the Santa Fe New Mexica and was a finalist in William Randolph Hearst Foundation Journalism Awards.

Visit Kitty and Clark’s website.

Sean & Melanie McLellan

Sean and Melanie McLellan are the internationally acclaimed husband and wife photography team behind McLellan Style. They pride themselves on their ability to capture the beauty of a person’s essence and the style within.

Visit Sean & Melanie’s website.

CU Photography

CU Photography has a solitary goal which is to create fun, romantic and artistic wedding and engagement photographs, whether at an exotic beach front in Mexico, or a community hall in rural Alberta.

Visit CU Photography’s website.

Adam Alex

Adams’ reputation for taking intimate, passionate, and signature images is what he is highly recommended for. With the use of great lighting techniques and imaginative angles, Adam creates magnificent images that reflect beauty and fun.

Visit Adam’s website.

Eric Laurits

Eric Laurits specializes in headshots for actors, musicians, and good people in general. He also known as the best head shot photographer in Boston.

Visit Eric’s website.

Sofie & Paul

Sofie & Paul – who work together to create a distinctive & modern style of photography. With over 10 years of experience in the photographic industry, they both have a passion for shooting memorable & striking images using the highest quality professional Nikon cameras and lenses.

Visit Sofie & Paul’s website.

Anna Kuperberg

Anna started working as a wedding photographer and photojournalist straight out of art school in 1991. Her photographs have appeared in InStyle, People, and Martha Stewart Weddings.

Visit Anna’s website.

Punam Bean

Punam Bean Photography is a New York City-based photography studio, runs by Punam Bean, who specializes in photojournalism.

Visit Punam’s website.

John Michael Cooper

John Michael Cooper, a 22 years photography veteran – first arrived into international attention because of his unconventional approach in conjunction with a "dress unfriendly" concept of art that inspired the current Trash the Dress craze that is consuming brides and changing their views of photography as they know it.

Visit John’s website.

Greg Bumatay

Greg Bumatay’s style of shooting is laid back and fun. He is very relaxed and believes in allowing the bride and groom to enjoy their special day without unnecessary obtrusions.

Visit Greg’s website.

Pablo Lopez Ortiz

Pablo Lopez Ortiz started to approach the digital photography world by the year 1999 and hasn’t stop reading, watching and learning to live with the point of obsession to capture the moment which will not happen again.

Visit Pablo’s website.

Ed Pingol

Ed Pingol is a wedding photographer based in the San Francisco bay area, photographing events and sessions locally and destinations world-wide. He specializes in creating dramatic imagery and documenting the humor, joy, tears, and excitement of a bride & groom’s unique wedding day.

Visit Ed’s website.

Chris & Katie

Founders of 6 of Four. They focus on capturing it as such, with family surrounding you as you begin your new journey as husband and wife. They desire to create heirlooms through the photographs for generations of storytelling.

Visit Chris & Katie’s website.

Amanda & Nate Reynolds

Amanda & Nate Reynolds is a husband and wife team that loves getting to know their clients and capturing their love for each other. Not only do they give their clients great memories, they also cherish the memories lovers give them.

Visit Amanda & Nate’s website.

Matt & Angie Sloan

Matt + Angie Sloan are a husband and wife photography team who aim to shoot fine art and weddings portraits.

Visit Matt & Angie’s website.