Critics’ Choice Winner
Best Wedding Photographer: Shannon Wells

Shannon Wells, 36, opened Leigh Photography in 1994 after moving to Louisville from Atlanta, where she earned a degree at the Art Institute of Atlanta and worked for six years in a variety of photographic fields ; architecture, children’s portraits and fashion – before settling on weddings as her photographic
priority. She has shot approximately 500 weddings, averaging 45-55 per year.

“I do a mix of traditional and photo-journalistic styles you can’t cover a wedding without both approaches,” says Wells, who always works with an assistant so they can highlight the posed and the candid moments of the ceremony and the reception. Her wedding photo packages run from $1,100 to $3,600.

She attributes her quick-fire ability to capture the fleeting and personal moments of the day to scouting the wedding location beforehand and to having a good sense of timing to capture small details at precis moments. It’s her enthusiasm, however, that keeps her dedicated to wedding photography. “It appeals to the girl in me – the flowers, the dress, the entire event. It’s something different every weekend, but it’s always a party, Wells says.

Article from Louisville Magazine, July 2006

Testimonials

“The photos are beautiful. I love the artistic
black and whites. You and your assistant were professional, fast,
and so unobtrusive that many people at the wedding did not even
know we had someone taking pictures.”

Elizabeth and Luke

 “Not only are we so pleased with the unique and
moment-specific pictures you created, we couldn’t have had
an easier or more enjoyable working experience with a wedding vender
… thank you again!”

Shawna and Jimmy
“The album knocked my socks off! It was beautiful
and I could have never imagined the finished product. Everyone who
has seen it was just awed. Thank you so much.”

Erin and Curtis

 “The album does a great job of recreating our
wedding. It’s everything I wanted and more! The layout is really
creative, I love it. Thank you so, so much!”

Kelly and Sean
“We can’t begin to tell you how pleased we have
been with out wedding photographs … we really like your journalistic
approach at capturing the moment. That is what makes the photographs
so special. Thank you!”

Camille and Pete

 “It was our lucky day when we found you at the
bridal show. I heard so many complimentary remarks about both you
and your photographic methods from the wedding party and guests.
Thank you so much.”

Ellen and Roger