Joe Buissink – http://www.joebuissink.com/

Joe Buissink photographs weddings all over the world, including Venice Italy, the Amalfi Coast, Mexico, The Bahamas, New York, Napa Valley California, Southern France, Miami, and Aspen Colorado. Joe has been a favorite wedding photographer among celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey, Brendan Fraser, Kelsey Grammer, Hillary Swank & Chad Lowe, Christina Applegate, Jenny Garth & Peter Facinelli, and Christina Aguilera.

Joe’s photography is about capturing the moments, and the essence of the person in those moments. His work redefines wedding photography, and has been described as Fine Art by his most notable celebrity clients. Joe has become a world-renowned teacher in the photographic field. His teachings have taken him on an international platform from Japan and Australia to England, Scotland and Ireland as well as in the United States.

Bambi Cantrell – http://www.cantrellportrait.com/

Bambi Cantrell has been photographing in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 25 years. Her passion for capturing the decisive moment and her subsequent creative style have made her a household name in the photographic industry. Among her many accomplishments, Bambi Cantrell was honored in July 2008 by the Russian Federation of Professional Photographers, and was presented with the prestigious “Golden Eye” award; an award only given 10 times in the history of the organization.

In 2007 American Photo Magazine named Bambi Cantrell as one of the “10 Best Wedding Photographers in the world.” Ms Cantrell was honored by Microsoft Corporation in 2006 by being named the first woman “Icon of Imaging” in their elite Icons program, and to this day provides photographic educational training to photographers worldwide. In 2003 the United Nations honored Bambi Cantrell with its ”International Leadership Award,” and in 2001 Bambi was honored with “The Lifetime Achievement Award” the highest honor given by The Wedding Portrait Photographers International Organization.

In addition to being an internationally recognized photographer, Bambi Cantrell is also an accomplished author. Her three best selling educational books, “The Art of Wedding Photography,” “The Art of the Digital Wedding,” and “The Art of People Photography,” all published by Watson-Guptil continue to inspire and educate people around the world.

Jim Garner – http://www.jgarnerphoto.com/

Jim’s career began in 1993 as a commercial photographer, where his skill for combining technical expertise with an elegant, modern aesthetic enabled him to build a solid business based on satisfied clients and referrals. He continues to take on selected commercial projects to this day. But Jim’s fascination with communicating people’s life stories soon led him down a different road: to become one of today’s most sought-after wedding photographers.

By fusing several elements—an editorial fashion sense, a taste for distinctive colors and textures, a relaxed shooting approach and a strong passion for capturing “real life” moments—Jim has developed a unique style that consistently wins accolades and awards. For the past three years, J. Garner Photography has won in multiple categories at the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) conference, as well as PPA both regionally and nationally. Amongst numerous other awards, Jim is the recipient of the prestigious Heidi Maraucher “Starlite” Award. In 2008, 2009 & 2010, all submissions by J. Garner Photography made the Top 10 of the album competition at WPPI. In addition, Garner took first and third place in the Studio Album Category, and first place for Bride & Groom in the Print Competition. To look at Jim’s prize-winning work, just visit www.jgarnerphoto.com.

Denis Reggie – http://www.denisreggie.com/

Denis Reggie is the nationally renowned celebrity and society wedding photographer, proclaimed “the finest wedding photographer of his generation.” He defined the genre and coined the phrase “wedding photojournalism” in 1980, transforming the look of wedding photography in America. Denis Reggie and his exclusive team of hand-picked photojournalists have covered over 1,700 weddings in the documentary style he pioneered. Assignments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, for any wedding anywhere.

Reggie artistically documents the essence of the event without posing, prompting, or fictionalizing events. His photographs are sensitive and spontaneous—often with a light-hearted edge—and go beyond the common “look here and smile” approach. He is known for his keen ability to photograph an event while quietly remaining inconspicuous, anticipating and following the action rather than controlling it.

Ken Sklute - http://www.kensklute.com/

In 2009, Ken was awarded the Photographer of the Year from the Professional Photographers of California, as well as Illustrative Photographer of the Year. 2009 saw Ken receive his 15th Kodak Gallery Award. Recent years have Ken awarded Best in Show at the Western States Regional Print Competition, Photographer of the Year-Western States Regional Print Competition; Photographer of the Year-Silver Level from the Professional Photographers of America; The Year 2005 saw Ken receive the Drag Racing Photographer of the Year from CompetitionPlus.com., Wedding Photographer of the Year and Photojournalist of the Year from the Professional Photographers of California, as well as receiving the Heidi Mauracher Starlite award for Best Wedding Photograph. Ken as accomplished 14 Kodak Gallery awards and 15 Fuji Masterpiece Awards. Ken spends much of his time teaching and lecturing both Nationally and Internationally.