A couple in formal attire, holding hands, ride horses side by side toward a forest. The black and white photo, reminiscent of wedding photography, captures them from behind as they move through a grassy clearing surrounded by tall trees.
Photography by Nix Weddings

Where My Work Has Been Featured: Wedding Photography Awards and Publications

Hi, I’m James

I specialize in fun, documentary-style wedding photography, and focus on the genuine moments and heartfelt joy of your wedding day.

I’m honored to have my work featured in several respected photography and wedding industry publications. Each feature celebrates real emotion, storytelling, and the beauty of unscripted moments. Here’s a look at where my photography has been showcased.

A couple sits together on an empty chairlift suspended in the fog, with empty chairs behind them. Bare tree branches fade into the mist. A Fearless Award logo appears in the lower left—honoring this featured wedding photographer’s unique vision.
Photography by Nix Weddings

Fearless Photographers

Website: fearlessphotographers.com

About the site:
Fearless Photographers is a global community that celebrates bold, creative wedding photography from artists around the world.

Features:

A couple holds hands and smiles while walking past a wall with painted silhouettes of people, a dog, and musicians—a timeless black and white scene worthy of Wedding Photography Awards.
Photography by Nix Weddings
A couple in formal attire embraces and smiles against a black background with large, soft yellow lights, evoking a dreamy, romantic atmosphere often featured in top wedding photography publications.
Photography by Nix Weddings

Fstoppers

Website: fstoppers.com

About the site:
Fstoppers is an online community for photographers and filmmakers that shares professional tips, creative inspiration, and behind-the-scenes education.

Features:

A joyful bride holding a bouquet high-fives a man while smiling at a woman showing a laptop, surrounded by happy friends outdoors under green trees—capturing the essence of award-winning wedding photography.
Photography by Nix Weddings

HuffPost

Website: huffpost.com

About the site:
HuffPost is a leading digital media outlet sharing real stories, cultural insight, and creative inspiration that reaches readers worldwide.

Features:

Each of these features represents a story I was lucky to tell — couples who trusted me to photograph their day as it truly felt. I’m grateful to the editors and platforms that have shared this work and helped those moments reach a wider audience.

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