Photos with pets and animals of all kinds have universal appeal. Bringing the cuteness factor, along with emotional connection and a touch of humor, these photos are priceless to the owners of furry friends. With a gallery full of the world’s best wedding photos, we just can’t get enough of these types of photographs! Here are 20 of our favorites selected for this week’s Editor’s Picks, photographed by our esteemed world’s best wedding photographers. Featuring dogs, cats, horses, and a variety of other animals, these shots epitomize what we love about wedding portraits that include furry friends.

Get ready to smile and say “awww”, as these photos warm your heart.

1. Emotional Attachment  

Pets are often beloved members of the family and including them in wedding portraits adds sentimental value and symbolizes the love and bond shared between them and the couple. In the five photos below you can feel how integral these adorable pups are in the lives of the brides and grooms they are pictured with.

2. Authenticity  

Bringing spontaneity and natural sweetness to any scene, animals are unpredictable and enlivening to be around. We love how our member photographers captured the in-the-moment magic of animals in the next five photos in our series.

3. Fresh Perspectives  

Turning our viewpoint from that of the couple to the eyes of the animals themselves, the next three photos show us a wedding day from our furry friend’s perspective. What a great way to include them in the wedding story!
 

4. Cute Portraits 

Let’s face it, pets are downright adorable. Including pets in wedding portraits adds an unparalleled element of cuteness and joy. Who wouldn’t want their photographer to add a portrait like one of these three to their wedding collection?

5.   Adorable Moments 

Last but not least, we adore photos that feature pets because of all the moments that are enhanced by their presence. From acting as ring bearers to making the wedding party feel happy, they bring smiles to faces, and that always looks good in pictures.

At the end of the day, taking extraordinary photographs is a bit like pulling a rabbit out of a hat. But not for the photographers on our list. 

When you’re looking for an experienced artist to cover your wedding day, reach out to the photographers featured in this article, or check out our full recommendation list of the world’s best wedding photographers, here.