Laura Grier of Beautiful Day Photography has spent the past 22 years working as a photojournalist on all 7 continents and has made a life out of exploring the world, capturing, and writing about her experiences. She has been a platform speaker for WPPI, WIPA, Canon, Zenfolio, Step Up Women’s Network, and the Wedding MBA Conference.
Presently, she is a Los Angeles and Miami based Photojournalist, Travel Writer, and owner of both Beautiful Day Photography (specializing in Destination Weddings) and Laura Grier Travel, featuring her Fine Art Prints, travel workshops, and behind-the-scenes of her jet setting around the world. Laura’s ability to combine her love of travel, adventure, weddings, and art into a chic, colorful perspective, has made her a renowned International photographer.

Stephanie Schnautz of Stephanie Michelle Photography is a wife, mother, flight attendant, and photographer based in San Diego, CA. Specializing in wedding and newborn photography, Stephanie excels at capturing natural expressions and genuine moments between loved ones. She has a passion for creating timeless portraits that inspire joyful smiles from her clients, even years later. Stephanie believes that a portrait is more than just a picture, it is a memory turned into art; nothing makes her happier than seeing her work on the walls of her clients.

Amy Helt is a Madison, WI area photographer who specializes in weddings, maternity, newborns, and seniors. She started her photography business in 2012 and quit her job to transition to full time in 2019. Amy’s images reflect her joy in building connections with people and her skill at creating a safe space where clients can feel relaxed and have fun. She has a passion for capturing her clients vision and “the good stuff”; little details that show the emotions of the couple and their loved ones on their wedding day, from stolen smiles to a glance glistening with joyful tears to silly laughs between the couple or their family.

Ardee Chua is a Nashville, TN wedding photographer who is influenced by his early work with street photography. His goal both then and now is creating vibrant images that are classically beautiful and people focused. His work carries traditional aesthetics, while being fresh and modern through lively colors and interesting compositions. His images strike a balance of documentary and directed poses, all the while ensuring each photograph tells a story and shares an emotion.

Abby Studio is a Chicago, IL based photography business specializing in engagements, wedding, newborn, and family. They create timeless, elegant imagery of important milestones and memories in their clients lives. The photographers behind Abby Studio believe that capturing your family story is the beginning of a lifetime of memories to be cherished forever. They serve their clients beautifully by educating them on the value of printing and displaying favorite images with intention in their homes.

Laura Shepard has been a lifestyle photographer based in Southern California for over a decade, specializing in weddings, families, and portraits. She turned to photography as a way to cope with the sudden loss of her mother in 2010, and is so grateful for the career it has evolved into. An opportunity to shoot a wedding came very early in this journey and she knew right away that she was in love. Laura’s approach with all her clients, particularly weddings, is to improve their experience during these special moments. She serves as a calming presence that takes the pressure off her clients, so they are free to enjoy their beautiful day with family and friends.