Portrait of a Bride

This photo project is a love letter to brides throughout the decades and around the world, a time capsule of modern brides, and a gift to future generations.

Brides

Julia
2025 Bride

Claire
2024 Bride

Stacy
2024 Bride

Sydney
2022 Bride

Ripley
2022 Bride

Daisy
2025 Bride

The Heart Behind This Project

Portrait of a Bride, Stacy

celebration of cultural diversity

All brides deserve beautiful images of themselves. Not doctored or overly-produced images, but true representations of who they are.

Through photographing brides from all differing cultures, religions, and regions, we can all learn a little more about each other.

Portrait of a Bride, Ripley

Photography has long been a preserver of time and photographers time's keepers.

This is my contribution to the history of the individuals I photograph, their families, and to the art of photography.

historical preservation

Portrait of a Bride, Claire

“Art for art’s sake.”

Despite and perhaps even in spite of the fact that we can create things with little-to-no effort, I believe it is worth the time and effort it takes to make something yourself.

All the better when you can make it with someone.

Ars gratia artis

For the Love of Photography

This project is currently entirely self-funded (studio rentals & traveling costs). There is no charge for brides to participate and they keep all final images for personal use.

If you would like to like partner with me to help continue this project, or are a bride who would like to be photographed, check out the next section on how to get in touch.

Want to get involved?

email: josh@joshlykinsvisuals.com

IG: @joshlykinsvisuals

Send me an email or DM me on Instagram.

Portrait of a Bride, Julia