Scott A. Nelson, Wedding Photo Artist

Some might say it’s a calling. Clearly, when it comes to documenting that special day, Scott Nelson’s the man for the job. Ground zero, he says, was at age ten when a photographer paid a visit to his school. He selected Scott as his assistant. “There are pictures of me surrounded by his camera equipment,” he remembers. Scott was hooked. He took photography classes, shot all through high school. “I just loved it,” he says. “I knew I would excel in it.”

Today, this charismatic professional does just that, pleasing brides and grooms with a talent, demeanor, and attention to detail that keeps him in demand. “He’s number one on the short list,” says a wedding coordinator who loves working with him. “Anyone can take a picture and hand it over. Scott finds those bride-photographed-through-the-keyhole-in-the-staircase moments. He’s so good, he’s actually doing my brother’s wedding this summer.” “He uses great angles and techniques,” says another colleague. “I’ve witnessed a lot of brides who have been blown away by his work.”

Scott sees things in an artistic way and he realizes his creative vision through a variety of lenses (zoom, macro, fisheye) and cameras. He’s a master of infrared photography, producing romantic images that convey warmth, depth and texture. They’re often downright magical, too. He gets so much done and yet manages to make it seem effortless. “God gave me wide shoulders so that I can carry four cameras,” he laughs. Sophisticated, playful, at times a subtle mixture of both—his work is characterized by a realism and honesty that make each shot shine. “I get a thrill out of surprising and pleasing my clients,” he admits. “I want to make sure that what I give them is a pure reflection of their personalities, of the way they envision the day.”



One way he gains an understanding of their personalities is through an engagement photo session, which many couples opt for along with their wedding package. “It’s kind of a rehearsal,” he explains. He gets to know his clients; they get to know him. “First we had an engagement session at the Hotel Del Coronado,” recollects an enthusiastic newlywed. “His pictures were incredible. There wasn’t a shot that he missed.” “He did the engagement photos, and I knew I had picked the right photographer,” reports another bride. “We did a beach shoot. When the pictures came back they were beautiful.”



Arresting photos may draw clients to Scott, but they also appreciate the way he does business. He even makes wedding photography more affordable by providing referrals to a select group of topnotch photographers that he’s worked with who offer a range of price points.

You can be confident that if you book Scott or one of his photographers, you’ll end up with stunning images!