PHOTOGRAPHER | Lukas Korynta

Lukas Korynta is a wedding photographer specialising in both film and digital formats, blending documentary and editorial styles to capture unique destination weddings globally. His approach is laid-back and calm, yet his images convey movement and vitality. Lukas Korynta spent half of his photography career in Europe before relocating to the US. He now frequently travels between the two, primarily working in California and Western Europe.

Tell us about your business!

I enjoy capturing unique weddings full of emotions and color. My style is mostly documentary with a touch of editorial.

What would you like couples to know about you?

I’m entering 12th year of weddings and still absolutely love it, I like to experiment a lot to keep things fun and unique for each couple, I enjoy film and love to just watch people being themselves.

Photography is helping me remember. I have a two year old boy at home and documenting his life has opened my eyes about what deserves to be photographed.

Where are you based?

I am based on the US West Coast however, I also spend time in Europe where I’m from.

Do you travel for weddings?

Yes.

How would you describe your style?

Combination of documentary and editorial. Playful, sometimes imperfect, nostalgic, elegant.

What is your most memorable career moment?

Traveling the world every year through weddings has always been my favorite part, seeing different wedding traditions.

Do you shoot digitally, on film or both?

Everything important goes on digital, everything fun goes on film. I love the feeling of film, specifically how Kodak film scanned on Frontier renders light and color. Having both mediums helps me tell the wedding day story in a more complex and genuine way.

Who is your dream client?

Anyone with good taste who likes to hug people, live in the moment and enjoys analog photography.

What is your advice to couples getting married?

Carefully select your people you want to celebrate with, do at least one thing truly unique, whether it’s a food choice, design element, dress code or activity. Have your VIPs around as much as possible, not just for group photos. Less speeches, more dancing. Less getting ready, more cocktails. Less phones, more disposable cameras. Hire a live musician!

Lukas Korynta Photography

Website: lukaskorynta.com

Instagram: @lukaskorynta