Top 5 Photographers in Peru
Peru provides photographers with a backdrop that most other countries cannot compete with: Andean peaks, colonial plazas, a desert coastline and ancient stone terraces cut into mountainsides. The five photographers on this list have built entire careers around capturing this scenery without getting in the way. Cusco alone attracts couples from around the world who are looking for a combination of altitude, history and light, while the coast of Lima and the terraced farmland of the Sacred Valley offer something more tranquil yet equally striking. Some of these photographers lean hard into documentary honesty, while others favour cinematic colour. One studio openly calls itself a rebellion against posed, cookie-cutter weddings. What unites them is their refusal to stage anything that isn't already there. Here are five photographers producing some of the most talked-about wedding photography in the country.
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Miguel Carbajal Photo
Miguel Carbajal has spent eleven years photographing weddings across Peru, based in Cusco. He has developed a simple approach to his work: "real stories, unscripted, with connections you can feel." Outside of work, he says it is his son and his guitar that keep him grounded in what actually matters on a wedding day. "Having the freedom to create according to my way of seeing life and connections," he says, is what he enjoys most about the job.
He keeps his editing minimal by design, "colorization and light correction only," letting the moment carry the image rather than heavy processing. On set, his approach is simple: "being friendly and encouraging them to be themselves and to trust both their photographer and the process." The advice he would give to his younger self also applies to any new photographer: "invest in your education over your equipment." His favourite place to shoot is close to home in the Sacred Valley in Maras, "surrounded by mountains and snow-capped peaks."
Carlos Schult
Carlos Schult built his career in music videos and visual storytelling before weddings pulled him in for good. He was drawn to the "human connection, emotion, unpredictability, and creativity" of weddings. Nearly fifteen years later, he still shoots in both digital and film formats, viewing them as complementary rather than competing. "What I enjoy most is the opportunity to witness and preserve moments that can never be repeated," he says.
"My goal is always to create images that feel authentic, emotional, and visually compelling while staying true to the people and moments in front of me," he adds. He regularly photographs weddings across Peru, Mexico and the US, though one destination stands out above the rest. "If I had to choose a favourite destination, it would be Croatia. Photographing a wedding there was a dream come true." His advice to anyone preparing for their own wedding day is characteristically straightforward: "enjoy it. Trends come and go, but your photographs will stay with you for decades."
Hans and Roxes
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Hans and Roxes have spent more than fifteen years building their husband-and-wife photography business, specialising in destination weddings and elopements across Peru. "We believe the best photographs are created from genuine moments rather than forced poses," they explain, describing their style, which is based on landscapes, architecture and natural connections. "What we love most about being photographers is the opportunity to tell meaningful stories while connecting with people from all over the world."
They regularly take couples into the Andes and the Sacred Valley, though Cusco remains the clear favourite. "We're especially drawn to the mountains, their scale, dramatic light, and breathtaking scenery create an unforgettable setting for intimate celebrations." For elopements in particular, their role often extends beyond photography itself. "We help couples choose meaningful locations, recommend trusted vendors, and create an experience that reflects who they are." Reflecting on their early career, they offer this advice: "we would tell ourselves to dream bigger from the very beginning and not be afraid to pursue destination weddings sooner."
Livushé
Livushé has spent eight years documenting weddings and elopements in the area between Cusco and Lima. She describes her style in three words: "documentary, nostalgic, and cinematic." She first took up photography in her teenage years, when she "started to notice life was moving much faster than I wanted it to, and there were moments I wished to hold on to forever."
She primarily shoots digitally, but has recently incorporated analogue photography into her work, drawn to "the nostalgic feeling that film can bring to stories." She says that what keeps her in the work is simple: "I live for the emotions, the stories, the joy, and the privilege of preserving memories." The advice she would give to her younger self is short and sweet: "trust your instincts." Mexico remains one of her favourite places to shoot, alongside an upcoming wedding in Spain that she is especially excited about.
Rebel Rebel
Rebel Rebel is based in Peru and its mission is stated right on its homepage: "for us, love is an act of rebellion that lets us be free of prejudice, free of the status quo, and free to celebrate it authentically, without molds." The studio describes its founding purpose bluntly: "established to disrupt the love industry," breaking free, as they put it, "from 'we must' and changing it to 'we want.'" Led by creative director Mari, the team describes itself simply as "a group of humans, friends, creatives, and photographers, passionate about what we do and about love without pretense."
Their entire approach pushes against staged wedding photography: "we don't pose, we don't fake it, we capture real moments, imperfect and full of love." As they put it on their own site, "because cookie-cutter couples don't exist," a philosophy that shapes weddings, elopements, and couples' sessions alike across Peru and beyond.
Andean peaks, colonial plazas and a desert coastline: Peru's diverse landscape offers photographers plenty of opportunities, if they are willing to use it to their advantage instead of working around it. What sets these five photographers apart is the different ways in which they have chosen to capture the essence of Peru. One photographer uses minimal editing and mountain light, another uses film and nostalgia, and a third rebels against the tradition of posed photography. Some have spent close to two decades behind the camera, while others have been doing it for closer to eight years. However, all five treat a wedding day as something to be witnessed rather than directed, and they all come back to the same idea in different words: a real photograph only appears once everyone stops performing for it. Get to know wedding photographers from across Peru on Wezoree and start a conversation by reaching out directly.
