Rangefinder’s Top 10 Photos of the Day for 2016

Whether it’s a shot of a dramatic first look, an offbeat getting-ready moment, a daring engagement photo or an experimental shot just for fun, these are the Rf Photos of the Day that garnered the most attention in 2016.

Photo © Fer Juaristi

When in Venice, Try a Bench!

Photographer Fer Juaristi tells Rf that this is one of his favorite images from a photo shoot in Venice, Italy. He did, however, get into just a bit of trouble after “borrowing” this bench from a nearby home.

Photo © Liz Banfield

An Unexpected Medium-Format Moment 

Film can be a beautiful thing, but it’s not without it’s challenges, as Liz Banfield knows. Having captured this image with only three frames left in her roll, she says, “This photo is everything I love—an authentic, unrehearsed moment, beautifully lit with a cinematic feel.”

Photo © M.K. Sadler

Playing With Harsh Light On a Soft Portrait

California-based photographer Meghan Kay Sadler was looking for a jolt in the personal creativity department, so she set up this personal shoot to tackle, as she says, “something a little difficult” with the lighting.

Photo © Jordan Voth

Canyon Escape for Two Elopers

Photographer Jordan Voth stuck around after this couple’s elopement to capture the next-day explorations around Antelope Canyon, where, despite the crowds of tourists, this intimate moment happened.

Photo © Seth and Beth

A New Spin on Wedding Portraits

Wedding photography duo Seth and Beth were chatting with the wedding guests when they discovered one family member had a very cool hidden talent that involved light and movement.

Photo © Melissa Cervantes

A ‘Weird Light’ Bridal Portrait In Capri

As golden hour faded on the island of Capri, photographer Melissa Cervantes kept her lens pointed at this bride for portraits under the grey-blue sky.

Photo © Alexander Johnnides

The Finishing Touch

Fine-art wedding photographer Alexander Johnnides of LongBrook Photography already had his camera focused on the bride when the Mother of the Bride noticed one final detail that had to be taken care of.

Photo © Jay Doherty

Down By the Sea

It took three speed lights and some fortunate timing for Ireland-based photographer Jay Doherty to capture this epic newlywed portrait.

Photo © Dark Roux Photography

A Wedding Day Gone Awry

The is the reaction Jamie and Heather Schneider of Dark Roux Photography captured when the engine of the limo taking the bridal party to the ceremony caught fire. Says Jamie, “Their faces say it all.”

Photo © Christopher Foltz

Building Anticipation with Every Step

Chicago, Illinois-based wedding photographer Christopher Foltz credits the natural sunlight, beautiful architecture and a couple that was willing to “think outside the box” for helping him capture this beautiful first look.

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