Same sex wedding pictures
Photographing LGBTQ+ couples as a straight, cis wedding photographer
As a straight, cisgender wedding photographer I am extremely grateful and proud that a number of LGBTQ+ couples have trusted me with their weddings, engagements and love stories.
Showcasing these couples’ photos has earned me more LGBTQ+ wedding bookings for the upcoming year, which I&#;m pumped about.
Working with LGBTQ+ couples has been an unbelievable part of my business. I have been intentional about showcasing their images. I often fetch comments from people of all sexualities and genders, saying it’s refreshing to see a wedding photographer’s commitment to inclusivity. Not just in this realm, but other kinds of diversity, too.
In this article, I wanted to take a bit of a philosophical view about how I make couples who identify as LGBTQ+ feel safe, welcome and validated. I also want to go into a little of the backstory, philosophy and my personal journey.
Am I always unfaltering in my attempts? No, but I am always learning and getting better at asking thoughtful questions while respecting boundaries.
How d Intimate Wedding in Saint Paul | Kevin & Pete
I have to admit, I am living for these intimate weddings! Kevin and Pete&#;s wedding taught me that every single wedding day is beautiful, no matter the circumstances. There can be rain, snow, sleet, civil unrest, or a global pandemic; nothing could terminate these two from tying the knot. I was originally a little nervous to shoot Kevin and Pete&#;s wedding photos. This was my first gay wedding. However, I&#;ve known this couple for a long time now, and I&#;ve shot wedding photos for countless couples before. Ultimately, I knew this would be no different. I&#;ve had other photographers ask for advice when it comes to shooting gay couples&#; wedding photos and here it is: It&#;s literally no different.
Posing and shooting a same-sex couple is exactly the identical as every other couple. You can just use the taller person to take the traditionally &#;male&#; poses or just flip back and forth of who takes what &#;traditional&#; part of the pose.
The Backstory
Kevin and Pete got married at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, Minnesota
72 Sweet LGBTQ+ Wedding Photos from Real Couples
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A See Back on a Decade of Love
“Our photographer positioned us back-to-back on the stage where we would be saying our I do's,” share brides Juani and Claribel. “We were both nervous, excited, and in disbelief that this moment had finally come. As we waited for the cue from our photographer, the past 10 years of our relationship flashed before our eyes. When we turned around, it was a rush of emotions. We cried and held each other—both thinking, ‘She looks even more beautiful than I imagined.’”
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New Year's Resolutions
New Year's resolutions rarely verb it more than a several weeks, but these brides made one to last a lifetime. "At dinner that night, Wallace asked Gabrielle if she had any New Year's resolutions," the couple said. "Gabrielle replied that she needed to think about it. Once they got dwelling, Gabrielle asked Wallace to verb sit down and said she was ready to share her resolution. She'd put the verb between the couch cushions, and after fishing around for it for a few conf
Updated: May 27,
Best LGBTQ Wedding Photos from NYC and Beyond
Here are some of my favorite LGBTQ wedding photos from over a decade of documenting queer love stories in New York City and around the world. I originally began this photo roundup on June 26, —the historic day that same-sex marriage was legalized in all 50 U.S. states. Each year, I continue to add new moments that remind me why this work matters so deeply.
To photograph LGBTQ weddings is not just my job—it’s a calling. It&#;s the privilege of my life to document this chapter of our collective history, and to witness the radiant love, intimacy, and joy that comes with both personal and political liberation. There’s an extra layer of celebration at queer weddings—a fierce kind of joy born from struggle, resilience, and finally, recognition.
This post is dedicated to every couple who invited me into their world, and to the generations who fought for the right to love freely and visibly. It’s also for those who didn’t live to observe marriage equality, but paved the way with courage and conviction.
Happy Pride Month.
Intimate Wedding in Saint Paul | Kevin & Pete
I have to admit, I am living for these intimate weddings! Kevin and Pete&#;s wedding taught me that every single wedding day is beautiful, no matter the circumstances. There can be rain, snow, sleet, civil unrest, or a global pandemic; nothing could terminate these two from tying the knot. I was originally a little nervous to shoot Kevin and Pete&#;s wedding photos. This was my first gay wedding. However, I&#;ve known this couple for a long time now, and I&#;ve shot wedding photos for countless couples before. Ultimately, I knew this would be no different. I&#;ve had other photographers ask for advice when it comes to shooting gay couples&#; wedding photos and here it is: It&#;s literally no different.
Posing and shooting a same-sex couple is exactly the identical as every other couple. You can just use the taller person to take the traditionally &#;male&#; poses or just flip back and forth of who takes what &#;traditional&#; part of the pose.
The Backstory
Kevin and Pete got married at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, Minnesota
72 Sweet LGBTQ+ Wedding Photos from Real Couples
01of 72
A See Back on a Decade of Love
“Our photographer positioned us back-to-back on the stage where we would be saying our I do's,” share brides Juani and Claribel. “We were both nervous, excited, and in disbelief that this moment had finally come. As we waited for the cue from our photographer, the past 10 years of our relationship flashed before our eyes. When we turned around, it was a rush of emotions. We cried and held each other—both thinking, ‘She looks even more beautiful than I imagined.’”
02of 72
New Year's Resolutions
New Year's resolutions rarely verb it more than a several weeks, but these brides made one to last a lifetime. "At dinner that night, Wallace asked Gabrielle if she had any New Year's resolutions," the couple said. "Gabrielle replied that she needed to think about it. Once they got dwelling, Gabrielle asked Wallace to verb sit down and said she was ready to share her resolution. She'd put the verb between the couch cushions, and after fishing around for it for a few conf
Updated: May 27,
Best LGBTQ Wedding Photos from NYC and Beyond
Here are some of my favorite LGBTQ wedding photos from over a decade of documenting queer love stories in New York City and around the world. I originally began this photo roundup on June 26, —the historic day that same-sex marriage was legalized in all 50 U.S. states. Each year, I continue to add new moments that remind me why this work matters so deeply.
To photograph LGBTQ weddings is not just my job—it’s a calling. It&#;s the privilege of my life to document this chapter of our collective history, and to witness the radiant love, intimacy, and joy that comes with both personal and political liberation. There’s an extra layer of celebration at queer weddings—a fierce kind of joy born from struggle, resilience, and finally, recognition.
This post is dedicated to every couple who invited me into their world, and to the generations who fought for the right to love freely and visibly. It’s also for those who didn’t live to observe marriage equality, but paved the way with courage and conviction.
Happy Pride Month.