Heather Waraksa

Taking a moment to celebrate the artistry of @heatherwaraksa , our next feature in the “Meet the Artist” series! With a career that spans over two decades, Heather has been documenting weddings around the world since 2003. Based between NYC and Richmond, VA, she brings an artistic approach to every celebration, combining her background in photography and film (BFA, VCU) with a love for shooting on film stock. Heather’s images have graced the pages of Vogue, Harper’s BAZAAR, Martha Stewart, and The New York Times, and she has earned repeated recognition as one of the top wedding photographers globally. Her portfolio reflects a mastery of capturing both the beauty and raw emotion of wedding days, using a mix of film formats to add depth and texture. With limited bookings each year, Heather curates each project with care and intention. Explore more of her exceptional work in her @theweddingartistsco portfolio. 📸✨ /artists/heather-waraksa/ #theweddingartistsco #heatherwaraksa #luxuryweddings #fineartphotography #weddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #vogueweddings #filmphotography #meettheweddingartists

Thank you @overthemoon @shaynaseid and @alexandramacon for including me in your Best Wedding Photographers list this year. I’m so lucky to have the opportunity to witness and document monumental events and connections as well as work with some of the best in the business. The recognition and being listed next to so much talent is the icing on the cake. A few favorite events featured on @overthemoon from over the years…

Poolside in CDMX. @ashleysmithevents @theweddingartistsco @heatherwaraksa @lironerelco @commonground_cdmx

Anne Barge bride, Ming chose the Inman gown in lavender, a corset bodice with softly gathered tiers, paired with the Inman veil, a cathedral-length veil adorned with delicate 3D floral appliqués, for her vow renewal at @ohekacastle . Vendors Photos: @heatherwaraksa Planning: @erganicdesign Florals: @oftheflowers Video: @goodencinema Hair/Makeup: @yaoyao_muy Styling: @agencyeightstylist

Celebrating the arrival of spring with this fabulous vow renewal for Paul & Ming. Photos @heatherwaraksa Planning @erganicdesign Florals @oftheflowers Video @goodencinema Hair/Makeup @yaoyao_muy Styling @agencyeightstylist Fashion @moniquelhuillierbride @annebarge @galialahav

Victoria and Fred’s Blue Hill at Stone Barns wedding was shaped by quiet romance and a shared spirit of adventure. After meeting on Hinge and later getting engaged before setting off on a backpacking trip together, they returned home to celebrate with a day that felt timeless and deeply personal: layered neutrals, thoughtful fashion moments, and the natural beauty of @bluehillfarm at the center. Planned by @angweddingsny , the celebration felt both refined and effortless, with florals by @bourgeonflowers . Victoria, @victoriahavemeyer , wore @daniellefrankelbride with additional looks from @oneof_ny , and styled by @gabriellehurwitz . The day was beautifully photographed by our own @heatherwaraksa

Picture this: the horah had just ended, and the dance floor was officially christened by @kimmel_david_ ’s fraternity brothers and fellow die-hard Buffalo Bills fans (don’t worry, no folding tables were harmed).🕺 Meanwhile, @elliekimmel_ slipped into her second look, trading her bustier for a crisp white tank which paired effortlessly with her sweeping ball gown skirt. The night was theirs. Wild, joyful, and completely unforgettable. 🪩 Planning & Creative Direction: @inanyeventny Design & Floral: @rosandichstudios @putnamflowers Photography: @heatherwaraksa Catering: @olivierchengcatering Entertainment: @elanartists Styling: @tsbstyling Lighting: @luminousdesigns Dance floor: @gotoshout Rentals: @maisondecarine @squigglerentals @smthingvintage @partyrentalltd Printed materials: @bernardmaisner Draping: @ameliaelleevents Bridal Fashion: @sarahseven

Welcome to Ellie & David’s reception 🥀 We’ve had the opportunity to transform the library many times, but never quite like this. From the start, the vision was a moody supper club, something rich, intimate, and a little unexpected. But the turning point came at the perimeter. 📐 Custom floral panels by @rosandichstudios and sweeping velvet drapes wrapped the room in warmth and depth, shifting the entire atmosphere and setting the stage for what followed. ♥️ From there, the details fell into place. Three distinct tabletop styles were layered throughout the room, each with its own point of view, elegant, but never too precious. The couple loved amaranthus, and when it wasn’t in season, Mikey sourced and hand dyed preserved blooms that carried the same romance. Antiqued rugs and a dance floor inspired by Tuscan tile anchored everything underfoot, pulling together texture, color, and glow.🕯️Piece by piece, the room came to life, unfolding into a space that felt quietly magical. Planning & Creative Direction: @inanyeventny Design & Floral: @rosandichstudios @putnamflowers Photography: @heatherwaraksa Catering: @olivierchengcatering Entertainment: @elanartists Styling: @tsbstyling Lighting: @luminousdesigns Dance floor: @gotoshout Rentals: @maisondecarine @squigglerentals @smthingvintage @partyrentalltd Printed materials: @bernardmaisner Draping: @ameliaelleevents Bridal Fashion: @sarahseven

Something blue 🩵 Planning & Creative Direction: @inanyeventny Design & Floral: @rosandichstudios @putnamflowers Photography: @heatherwaraksa Catering: @olivierchengcatering Entertainment: @elanartists Styling: @tsbstyling Lighting: @luminousdesigns Dance floor: @gotoshout Rentals: @maisondecarine @squigglerentals @smthingvintage @partyrentalltd Printed materials: @bernardmaisner Draping: @ameliaelleevents Bridal Fashion: @sarahseven

When asked what they wanted their guests to remember most, @elliekimmel_ and @kimmel_david_ didn’t hesitate: “How much fun they had and how in love we are.” ❤️ And that became the blueprint for everything that followed. A celebration rooted in joy, layered with color, and filled with the kind of energy you can’t manufacture, only feel. 🤗 Every detail was designed to reflect not just their style, but their spirit: vibrant, thoughtful, and deeply connected. Because at the heart of it all wasn’t just a beautiful wedding, it was a love that made the entire room come alive! Planning & Creative Direction: @inanyeventny Design & Floral: @rosandichstudios @putnamflowers Photography: @heatherwaraksa Catering: @olivierchengcatering Entertainment: @elanartists Styling: @tsbstyling Lighting: @luminousdesigns Dance floor: @gotoshout Rentals: @maisondecarine @squigglerentals @smthingvintage @partyrentalltd Printed materials: @bernardmaisner Draping: @ameliaelleevents Bridal Fashion: @sarahseven

A metamorphosis of the old NoMad Hotel planned in only 7 days 🦋 Photography: @heatherwaraksa Planning: @inanyeventny Lighting: @lmsoundlight Tabletop: @maisondecarine Floral: @ariellachezardesign

Happy Valentines Day💕 Looking back at @juliebroadus in @rimearodaky from the Spring ‘24 @ariellachezardesign workshop in Hudson, NY Planning: @the_wedding_collab Photography: @heatherwaraksa of @theweddingartistsco Venue: @thecaboosehudsonny Wardrobe Stylist: @maisiekatestyle Dress: @rimearodaky Jewelry: @jenniferbehr Makeup: @oliviagarvinmakeup Model: @juliebroadus @stettsmgmt Flowers: @renaissancefarmvt Flowers: @fiveforkfarms Flowers: @maiden_flower_farm Flowers: @peterkortroses Candles: @greentreehomecandle Rentals: @columbiatentrentals Linens: @altableclothco Printed Materials: @bespoke_designsct