Styled SHOOTS
by Southern Bride
Styled shoot events for wedding professionals.

La Bonne Vie Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX
Trendsetter Award: Scarlet Rose Collective
Winner: Heather Jenkins Photography
Get ready for the ultimate industry event — where top wedding vendors create stunning content in premier destinations worldwide!
The Styled Challenge and Styled Shoots by Southern Bride offer wedding professionals a chance to showcase their talents and create stunning collaborative content.
Photographers capture beautiful images while designers, vendors, and venues highlight their unique offerings to engaged couples seeking inspiration.
Whether you’re an industry veteran or a newcomer, this event provides valuable connections, marketing opportunities, and career growth—all in one place!
Photographers
Styled SHOOTS
Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a powerful tool for photographers to build their business and portfolio. It offers access to high-end, editorial-quality content that attracts ideal clients while also providing opportunities for publication in Southern Bride Magazine, boosting credibility. These shoots foster valuable industry connections with planners, florists, and venues, often leading to referrals and paid work. Photographers also gain creative freedom to refine their style and capture stunning imagery for marketing and social media, elevating their brand and visibility.
Top Photographer Contest
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride’s Top Photography Contest celebrates the best in editorial wedding photography, highlighting creativity, lighting, and visual storytelling. Photographers submit standout images that reflect Southern Bride’s signature romantic and sophisticated aesthetic.
Winners gain national exposure across Southern Bride’s print and digital platforms, earning industry awards, recognition and credibility. The contest honors the artistic eye that captures such memorable moments in time, judged by industry experts on composition, lighting, and emotion. Beyond prestige, winners influence wedding trends, inspire couples, and position themselves as leaders in the field, making this contest a premier opportunity for wedding photographers.
Latest Styled SHOOTS Photography Winners

Courtney Davidson Photography
Contigo Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX
Designed by Camille Ross Elisie Event Co

Alisha Cory Photography
The Cedar Room, Charleston, SC
Designed by Direct My Day Wedding Planning and Design

Amy Beckley Photography
Brennan's Restaurant, New Orleans, LA
Designed by Z Event Company

Lomonico Photography
Omni Barton Creek Resort, Austin, TX
Designed by Volare Planning and Design
Wedding Vendors
The Styled Challenge
The Styled Challenge offers wedding vendors an amazing opportunity to elevate their brand, showcase their work, and expand their creativity. This high-end platform offers professional exposure, portfolio-building opportunities, and industry connections that lead to future collaborations and referrals. It’s a strategic way to stand out, attract high-end clients, and position yourself as a leader in the wedding industry.
The Trendsetter Series
The Trendsetter Series by Southern Bride is your VIP pass to the hottest wedding trends! Showcasing cutting-edge bridal fashion, fresh décor, and industry game-changers, this series sets the stage for what’s next.
Participants gain notoriety, exclusive exposure, and industry recognition, inspiring brides and wedding pros nationwide. Whether you’re planning your big day or shaping the future of weddings, this is where trends begin!
Latest Styled Challenge Design Winners
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