The shoe shot is a mandatory piece on a photographer’s details checklist, but it doesn’t have to be staged or boring. Making the shoes the focal point in the photos shown below, each artist used their creativity to make the photo outstanding. 

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A little girl contemplates being grown up in this touching photo by UK photographer, Dan Morris.

The shoes make their grand entrance in this beautifully composed photo by Lithuania photographer, Laura Žygė.

French photographer Sophie Lin Berard takes glamor up a notch with her paparazzi-style photo of this bride getting ready:

A well placed rabbit and a pocket watch made this work of art by Joann Dunn from Ravello, Italy truly magical!

Both partners are wearing the shoes in this family, and Michelle Arlotta of New Jersey perfectly captures that with her artistic use of composition and aperture.

By cropping the heads in this creative shot, Jurgita Lukos takes our eyes from the bride’s gaze down to the bright red shoes of her fiancé. 

Taking this detail shot on a jet black background makes these shoes (and purse) look like they’re falling. A simple and elegant trick of the eye from Houston, Texas photographer Daniel Colvin.

A still life from Seattle, Washington photographer Jonas Seaman speaks of things to come and calm moving to excitement.

In this creatively composed black and white photo of a bride reaching for her shoes, Seattle, Washington photographer Lindsay Paradiso uses the elegant line of the woman’s arms, legs, and wedding gown to create a romantic and uniquely beautiful portrait.

Working with harsh light, New Jersey photographer Michelle Arlotta takes advantage of it to make these shoes sparkle and the bride’s mother shine. 

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