BAZAAR's Little Black Book: The Top Wedding Photographers in the World

You have secured an ideal venue, are collaborating with a planner who anticipates your every need–and if they're worth their salt, they'll likely refer a photographer from this list.

Your decor, dress, flowers, and cake can all look perfect on the day of, but it's the skillful shooting, expert lighting, thoughtful composition, and the fly-on-the-wall discretion that will shape your memories of the day as you look back on your wedding. These are the photographers and videographers we recommend when asked, and who we trust to capture the portraits, moments, and styled still-life shots that accompany life's most sentimental events. We asked them to share their points of view and details about their signature style, in their own words; here, the 40 best wedding photographers in the world–straight from the BAZAAR Bride rolodex.