Best USA Photography Agencies and Studios

Based in downtown Arlington Heights, Ashley Hamm works as a Chicago wedding and family photographer. Her style focuses on candid moments and real connection. She is also available to travel for weddings.

Couples who feel awkward on camera are a good fit. Ashley keeps sessions light and full of laughter, so photos look natural, not staged. She also covers corporate events for local businesses.

Michael Anthony Photography is a fine-art portrait studio with locations in McKinney, Texas, and Los Angeles. Founder Michael Anthony was named the top wedding photographer in the USA in 2019 and 2021. He also holds the Master of Photography degree from Professional Photographers of America.

The studio photographs maternity, family, senior, pet, and headshot sessions. Each project starts with a talk about where the finished piece will hang. Clients receive hand-finished wall art, heirloom albums, and matted prints.

Michael also won gold medals with Team USA at the Photographic World Cup.

Owner Kate Zotova runs every session at Pacifica Studio herself, from booking to final delivery. The Santa Clara photo studio handles professional headshots, portraits, and event coverage. Kate also shoots on location in San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and across Silicon Valley.

Headshot clients include executives, doctors, realtors, actors, and medical residency applicants. Companies can book group sessions for their teams. Retouching stays natural, and gallery-quality printing is included.

Sheri Holloway is a Branson, MO wedding photographer known for bright, romantic images. Missouri Magazine named her the state's best wedding photographer four years in a row. Her team also includes wedding coordinators and video content creators.

Sheri often works at Ozarks venues like Top of the Rock, Big Cedar Lodge, and Integrity Hills. Large family reunions are another specialty, including vacation groups at Table Rock Lake. She also runs branding sessions for local business owners.

High school senior portraits are Michael Epaul Photography's signature service. The award-winning studio is based in East Longmeadow and serves families across Western Massachusetts. Sessions take place in the studio or on location, from a client's home to the beach.

Other services include:

• Weddings, with Michael coordinating each part of the day
• Maternity, infant, and family portraits
• School photos and special occasions
• Commercial work

Before moving to Texas, Philip Thomas worked as a press photographer in the UK. He has lived in San Antonio since 2006 and shoots documentary-style weddings across the state. Coverage includes San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, plus destination weddings in New York and Los Angeles.

Philip works quietly with Leica rangefinder cameras, both digital and film. Most of the day is observed rather than posed. The Knot has inducted him into its Hall of Fame. The WPJA and Fearless Photographers have also honored his work.

Privacy and NDA options are available for high-profile couples. He also shoots unit stills for film and TV.

Tonya Damron Photography focuses on Smoky Mountain weddings and elopements. The Knoxville studio also photographs families in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Tonya blends fine art with photojournalism and delivers true-to-color edits. With more than 15 years of experience, she and her team also cover traditional celebrations.

Harry Who Photography is a San Jose wedding and event photographer. Harry brings 15+ years of experience. Harry covers company events and private parties across the SF Bay Area, from Palo Alto to Fremont. He also shoots engagements, family sessions, and headshots for executives and artists. Destination weddings are available across the US and abroad.

Aaron Watson is a Charlottesville, VA photographer with more than 500 weddings shot over two decades. C-Ville readers voted his studio Best Wedding Photographer and Best Family Photographer. Portrait work includes families, newborns, maternity, and UVA graduation sessions. He also takes on advertising, aerial, and real estate projects. Albums, canvases, and framed prints are made in-house.

Photographer Alison runs Carlino's Photography in Sugar Land, serving Fort Bend County and Greater Houston. Her editorial style uses bold color, dynamic light, and natural posing. Sessions include senior portraits, athlete branding, families, newborns, and real estate. Each client gets clothing and location advice before the shoot. Prints come as canvas, wood, or metal wall art.

Veteran Minneapolis wedding photographer Becca Dilley mixes unscripted moments with a touch of wit. Her work is LGBTQ+-affirming and open to all kinds of couples. She also covers small City Hall ceremonies. Short portrait sessions at Minnehaha Falls suit quick family photos. Becca has shot local food for books and magazines, too.

Stephanie Rogers Photography is a husband-and-wife wedding team in Austin, TX. Stephanie and Bradley have shot candid weddings together since 2014. They work fast on portraits so couples can get back to their guests. The studio welcomes LGBTQ+ couples and also offers boudoir sessions.

Ashley Kidder is a Denver photographer who has worked across the metro area since 2010. After more than 350 weddings, her wedding work centers on micro-weddings and courthouse ceremonies. Families, maternity, and newborn sessions make up much of her calendar. Her brand shoots happen on location, never against a plain backdrop.

A landscape photographer first, Zach Nichols now shoots outdoor weddings and elopements around Spokane, WA. He has photographed more than 150 weddings. Every wedding package includes an engagement session. Zach also offers family photos and photo booth rentals.

Before turning to photography, Joanne Leung earned a PhD in biomedical engineering at UCLA. She has photographed Los Angeles weddings since 2007, keeping most shots unposed. Her team also offers proposal shoots, family sessions, and wedding videography. Couples who love snow can book engagement shoots at Mammoth Lakes or Big Bear.

Across New Jersey, Philadelphia, and New York, William Hendra photographs weddings with a photojournalistic eye. He mixes spontaneous moments with relaxed posed portraits. William handles planning, shooting, and editing himself.

Jenna Perfette is a Central New Jersey wedding and family photographer. She shoots intimate weddings and proposals with easy direction for camera-shy clients. She also designs heirloom albums, wall prints, and photo books.

Founded in 2005, Videographer Miami is a video production company serving South Florida. The team films company overviews, conferences, and fashion runway shows, including Miami Swim Week. Drone footage and social media reels are also available.

Kristen Sloan Photography focuses on beach weddings and intimate ceremonies on Florida's Gulf Coast. Based in St. Petersburg, Kristen covers Treasure Island, Clearwater Beach, Siesta Key, and Tampa. She also offers lifestyle and family portraits.

From the Phoenix area, JFPhotos covers portraits, events, weddings, and real estate listings. Service areas include Sun City, Peoria, Goodyear, and Scottsdale. The studio also leads small-group travel photography workshops.