Top 10 Fine Art Photographers in Phoenix

Fine art photography ranges from stunning landscape shots to whimsical wedding images and everything in between. If you’re looking for a fine art photographer in Phoenix, we have you covered, with 10 of the best introduced below.

Paparazzo Film

Owned and operated by David Lee, Paparazzo Film is one of the most in-demand portrait and headshot photography businesses in Phoenix. His images have a fine art edge, thanks to his magical use of studio light. When you book a classic portraiture session with David, it includes the services of a professional hair and makeup artist, as well as a well-stocked wardrobe and props. The results? Family and individual portraits that are undeniably magazine-worthy.

Erika Ulloa Fine Art Photography

Based in Glendale, Arizona, Erika Ulloa has worked as a fine art photographer for the past 10 years. She previously worked as a studio manager for Kiddie Kandids and holds an AA from Glendale Community College. Erika particularly loves traveling and many of her fine art images are captured amidst the stunning landscapes of Arizona. In addition, she’s a talented wedding, event, and family photographer who works with clients throughout the Grand Canyon State.

Ashley Rae Photography

Ashley Rae is a fine art wedding photographer who combines both digital and film techniques in her flourishing business. Bright, warm, and intimate are just some of the words that have been used to describe her style, which features soft, pastel tones and bright, white highlights. Ashley works alongside her associate photographer, Jennifer, and her assistant, Lenette, who is also a licensed cosmetologist and knows how to bring out the best in clients.

Chad J. Weed

Specializing in fine art portraits of fashion, beauty, glamour, and maternity, Chad J. Weed is based in Mesa. He works with clients throughout the greater Phoenix area and loves showing people how truly beautiful they are. Chad’s interest in photography began in high school while exploring the world of art history and says that it was paintings from the Renaissance and Baroque periods that had the most lasting impact on him. His style embraces rich and dramatic shadows to reflect a particular mood, resulting in timeless works of art that are designed to be hung on the wall.

Rachael Koscica

Another fine art wedding photographer on our list is Rachael Koscica, who holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in Photography from Arizona State University. She has more than 10 years of professional experience in the industry and shoots weddings throughout Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson, and Sedona. Her work has been published by “Vogue”, “Brides” and “Style Me Pretty” and she has a reputation for delivering one-of-a-kind wedding images that will help you to remember your special day forever.

Artistic Impressions by Mara

Mara is a family and children’s photographer who is passionate about documenting fleeting moments in time through photography. Her impressive portfolio is filled with images of newborns, expectant moms, and graduates, with many captured in monochrome. We love how this focuses your attention on the finer details, with all of the laugh lines and emotions spilling through. Mara achieves a certain intimacy and connection with her subjects - a sure sign of her talents as a fine art photographer.

Davin Lavikka

Based in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, Davin is a fine art, architectural and commercial photographer who works in both the film and digital mediums. He’s most passionate about documenting scenes and objects that are largely forgotten, as well as capturing stunning landscape shots taken throughout Arizona and Utah. Davin says that painting also plays a role in his work, which often exhibits touches of the artist's hand. He says: You can look at a master painter’s work…see a painting they did and automatically know it was them. It’s harder to do that with photography but that’s the goal, to… identify me without knowing the work.”

Jason Koster

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Jason Koster is a commercial photographer who now calls Phoenix “home”. He graduated with a BFA in commercial photography from Detroit’s College of Creative Studies and has transitioned throughout his career from film and darkrooms to modern digital techniques. He loves the variety and stimulation that comes with photography and has had his work compared to Dorothea Lange and Richard Avedon. Particularly impressive is his portfolio of natural light fine art portraits.

The Shephards

The Shephards is a husband-and-wife photography team that focuses on fine art documentary wedding photography. They spend their time traveling between Arizona, the West Coast, and the Pacific Northwest documenting couples on one of the happiest days of their lives. Through their stunning images, they tell a story of their subjects, using nuanced details and background elements. We love the muted colors seen throughout their portfolio, creating a timeless quality that has seen them among the most in-demand wedding photographers in Phoenix.

Cyndi Hardy

Working between Arizona and California, Cyndi Hardy is a talented fine art photographer who draws much of her inspiration from nature. She graduated from the Brooks Institute of Photography before shooting her first wedding and completely falling in love with the profession. Nearly two decades later, she’s still passionate about her job and has branched out into portraiture, real estate, and commercial photography. But we particularly love her fine art landscape images, which showcase our natural world both above and below the water’s surface.

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