When it comes to photographing picture perfect wedding details—which are important parts of your wedding story—a photographer can simply take a well lit shot. However, great photographers go beyond that to create truly artistic photos that shine with the sparkle of your rings; the intricate lace of your wedding dress; and the beauty of table settings, floral arrangements, and other event decor.  

Your choice of wedding details will set the tone for your big day and add to the experience, aesthetic, emotion and feel of your celebration. They reflect your personality and integrate into the broader narrative of your wedding. After all, each decision you made had meaning and it’s wonderful to see that captured in your photos. Plus, if you want your wedding published, having a photographer who knows how to nail the editorial shots necessary will be vital to reaching your goal.

Scroll down to view our 20 Editor's Picks of wedding details captured through creative storytelling, and see how our member photographers take photographs of details that are interesting and highly publishable. Make sure your photographer doesn’t miss this important element of your wedding photography collection.

At the start of your wedding day, your photographer will capture your getting ready photos along with your fashionable wedding details, including your dress and shoes and other elements. If they take this time seriously, they will work creatively to come up with photos like these.

Then, if they haven’t already, they’ll move on to photographing your invitations and bouquets, as well as portraits that show off the your other elements of your wedding day like the car (or motorcycle) you arrived in.

Once things are underway, a thorough photographer will work hard to get photos of your day unfolding, from pre-reception details to pictures of your venue and party. We love the way our award winners used composition and creativity to capture photos of table settings, food and cocktails in a totally unique way. While all photographers will document your wedding and take portraits of the two of you, the best ones will give you a collection that covers everything you carefully chose to make your wedding special.

Getting picture perfect details you will love and editors will publish all comes down to having the right photographer by your side who knows how to take risks, push boundaries, and explore new ideas. When you’re looking for yours, this is where you’ll find them.

For a deep dive into gorgeous wedding details don’t miss our carefully-curated galleries where you find a ton of inspiration for your wedding day.