I’m a wedding and portrait photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee, originally from Salt Lake City. With 20 years of experience and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the University of Utah, I bring a mix of creative energy and laid-back vibes to make sure you feel comfortable, confident, and, most importantly, like yourself in front of the camera. If you think you're awkward in photos, trust me - I got you.
Outside of photography, I love performing, art, anything with a modern ’80s aesthetic, exploring the world, and hanging with my black lab, Tiga. Most of the time you can probably find me dancing, killing yet another houseplant, or just being weird with my friends. If you're looking for a photographer who will hype you up, make you laugh, and capture all the moments that actually matter - let’s do this.
Hey, I'm lizzy!
I can't stay away from a dance floor - when I'm not shooting a wedding you can find me in Nashville's underground clubs spinning vinyl records and making people dance all night long!
To-do lists are my jam! Where my virgos at!?
I love to travel! I have been to Thailand, Japan, Paris, Rome, Greece, Bulgaria and Mexico!
I love anything with a modern 80’s aesthetic and LOTS of color!
My favorite band Radiohead, I have seen them live 3 times and have a Kid A tattoo!
When I am not shooting weddings, I love doing concept editorial shoots with fun makeup and costumes!
I ran a dance company In Salt Lake City, Utah + Nashville, where we would dance with Djs in the underground house and techno scene!
Fun Facts
2019 | UTAH
2021 | ALaska
2022 | Mt. RAnier
2023 | BOston
2024 | Greece
Your wedding day is a story waiting to be told, no matter where it takes place. Whether you're planning an intimate elopement in the mountains, a sunny beach ceremony, or a big celebration in a far-off city, I’m here to capture every moment. Traveling for weddings isn’t just part of the job - it’s a passion of mine! Experiencing new places and the unique love stories they hold inspires my work and fuels my creativity. Let’s turn your destination dream into timeless memories, wherever in the world it may be.
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I care about providing you the most incredible experience, so I only take a limited number of weddings & elopements every year.
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“Where do I even start! From the start of our ceremony to the end of our reception Lizzy was an absolutely incredible photographer, and human in general. We were so fortunate to be able to have her as our wedding photographer, and we truly believe that there is no one else that could have done a better job than she did!! I (the bride) am far from photogenic and I have no clue how to pose in photos due to my awkwardness, lol, I felt so comfortable with her guidance and amazing communication skills. She made me feel like a queen ☺️ If you are looking for a super fun, professional, photographer, I suggest that you look no further, Lizzy Oakley is THE BEST!!! 🙌🏼👑.”
“If you are looking for a super fun professional photographer, look no further.”
RAchel c.
“We can't recommend Lizzy Oakley enough for wedding photography! Not only is she professional and makes her clients feel at ease in front of the camera, but she also has impeccable photography style and is SO quick! She was able to get our wedding photos to us within 2 weeks, which is unheard of! She is also very competitively priced and can handle a moderately-sized wedding without a second shooter. 10/10!!”
“Makes her clients feel at ease in front of the camera!”
Ellie A.
“Lizzy is a true professional, we absolutely loved having her photograph our wedding. Everything from the pre-wedding planning to delivering the edited photos was streamlined and top notch. Not only does Lizzy have a keen eye for capturing those magic moments throughout the day, but she also knows how to beautifully capture all the small details that make a wedding such a special event. Her experience really shined through as she helped to keep everything on track, while also making us feel comfortable and stress free the whole time. We can't say enough good things about Lizzy, and we are so happy to now have a beautiful collection of images that we will cherish for a lifetime.”
“Lizzy has a keen eye for capturing those magic moments.”
Jeff l.
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