Parker J Pfister is a destination fine art wedding and portrait photographer based out of Asheville, NC
Hello World, So today I find myself somewhere between a dream and a nightmare or drifting between dylan and manson if you like.(marilyn that is) You know, one of those places where you are thrilled to be, but have no idea how you got there. Maybe thinking that perhaps they have invited the wrong person…
Hello world, Well I am back from balmy Florida and feeling a bit cooler at home in Asheville. The workshop was an amazing experience and hopefully the attendees feel the same way. (no one threw tomatoes anyway) As usual, I feel I probably learned more than they did! I would love to thank the Hostess with…
Your pictures are brilliant. So inspiring. I am a photography student and looking at your pictures makes me want to go SHOOT, SHOOT, SHOOT! Thank you!
Just seriously stunning images. Brilliant captures, brilliant processing. How long have you been doing all this?
Please tell me you are going to do a workshop one day, heck I can even host it!
Seriously you have a lot of fans down under 
Chris
Thanks Richard. It was a pleasure to meet you and your daughter!
Maybe we can hook up the next time I am down to your steamy burg.
Parker -
Thanks for sharing so much knowledge and enduring a hot & humid day in Jacksonville. You were amazing. I only wished I could have stayed to see the magic happen in post-production. The results are stunning. Thanks again for being a great educator in addition to a gifted photographer.
Richard Ellis
Charleston, SC
PS – Congratulations on your selection as Top Ten Photographer!
Man, that Nikon stuff is treating you nice! Looks awesome! For somebody who gripes about wanting sharp lenses you sure do spend a lot of time “un-focusing” them!
Thank you so much Amanda! It was great to meet you too!
Parker you are one talented man. It was amazing to watch you work and to teach how to see pass the norm. God has truly given you a talent and thank you for sharing it. Blessing to you and I can’t thank you enough for your time spent in Jacksonville.
Ok. What is one suppose to say when that one is me and that one is once again blown away. You are a blessed man in so many ways.
ps. I’m giving a workshop on how to assist at a workshop. Genius!
Parker,
I cannot thank you enough for coming to Jacksonville and sharing with JPPG. Your incredible creativity and vision coupled with your sense of humor and personality is incredible! We photographed a wedding a few days later, and created a few images that we wouldn’t have thought to do without you. Thank you Parker.
Tammy Czigan, GPL Studios
Parker,
I cannot thank you enough for coming to Jacksonville and sharing with JPPG. Your incredible creativity and vision coupled with your sense of humor and personality is incredible! We photographed a wedding a few days later, and created a few images that we wouldn’t have thought to do without you. Thank you Parker.
Tammy Czigan
GPL Studios
[...] Parker is one of the most down-to-earth people, and incredibly talented! And to have had the opportunity to spend over 8 hours with him was an opportunity of a lifetime. He inspired everyone who attended to think outside of the box in how images can be captured – from brides, to maternity clients, to high school seniors – even photographing in full sun. After the dinner break, we watched Parker work his magic on the images and the results of some of his favorites from the day can be seen here. [...]
Hey Paul, Thanks! Glad to have made it down.
Actually I think we will be doing a new photovision this year! Yep, I use the s when the light goes down a bit.
Thank you so much Beth! Your words make me smile big! It was My honor.
No Susan. You Rock! Thank you for allowing us to invade your space!
Thanks Mate!
Brilliant work!
Parker…YOU ROCK!
Hello Parker,
I just wanted to tell you thank you so much for using Tiffany as your model. It was truly an honor to have her shoot by you and I just love the photo’s you took of her. I never really noticed the difference between all the photo shoots she has until I saw the ones you took. I have come to realize there is truly a difference between a pro and a want to be pro. You are amazing and once again thanks so much.
Beth Tarczynski
I wish we lived closer so Tiffany could have a chance to shoot with you again.
Hi Parker
Welcome to Nikonville – so glad you came!!!!!
I supposed Photovision won’t do another gig with you but I would love to see a new video on how you are using your Nikon gear. Are you using the D3s in addition to the D3x ?
Thanks Parker !
Paul Fletcher
PSF Photography LLC
Thanks for coming down to Jax! We learned so much from the workshop and immediately went online to buy a light meter afterward. We’re actually doing two shoots today and are going to try out some of the techniques you shared. Keep on being awesome!
Hello world, Last week I mentioned I was going to post some of my music oriented images and someone just emailed and called me out on it. “I thought you were going to post some band images. Well, where are they?” Ok, so lets not get our shorts in a bunch. Yikes. With that little…
Stunning work. Just found you via Jonas peterson and top 10 weddings list…Shall be coming back…
I can’t stop looking at the light. Epic set, thanks for blogging it.
Ahh! I can’t believe you’re doing a workshop just a drive away. Definitely bummed I missed out on this. Would have loved to be there – what an amazing learning opportunity. Beautiful photos, as always. That must have been a fun project to work on!
Great photographs. Thanks for the technical info as well, it’s interesting to see which lenses etc you are using.
Each and every image is a piece of art unto it’s self and as a body of work they show Parker at his very best
Hello world, This will be a shorter text post because I am elbow deep in sodium sulfite and other wonderful chemicals of days of yore and I am craving to get back in there. Many of you may know me as a digital shooter because that is what I mainly do for most of my…
Every image was pure Brilliance!!
You could make art with an oatmeal box. Amazing work!
Amazing work ‘bro, loving the self portrait as well as loving my own. A fun and inspiring day. I can definitely see a Petzval in my future.
WOW! Crazy beautiful, friend. Mad talent, Sir Parker. Mad talent.
Hello world! Late winter and early spring in the years past have typically been a slow period for us. Outside of speaking at WPPI, PPA and other seminars I seem to mostly shoot for myself, start new projects, finish projects that have been long over due or just lay on the sofa and watch Coen…
Hey Christine!
Thats easy! http://www.shiptoshoreshop.com/
okay I’m dying to know who made the dress for the 5th picture down???? I can’t find any clues anywhere and but I love it
Wow! Thank you Kristi! Beers soon?
Thanks Jerry,
I would love to do this stuff more and I hope too! Thanks again!
Hey Parker J. This work is amazing. Well done sir. The lighting/shadows are amazing. Very inspiring to say the least. If this is out of your comfort zone then maybe you should spend more time there so the rest of us can enjoy looking at the work.
your immense talent is such a glorious treat to be able to witness. wow. just such a gift
I love everything about this shoot! Amazing work!
again i love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really like the soft spring feel of the light images . the dresses look beautiful and even throw the ladys are beautiful i still looked at the dresses. I think the winter bride in spring tells a bit more of a story.
thanks for sharing.
ADORE the light and the entire concept. My favorite attention to detail, the shadow of the free standing bird cage. That’s just the cheese on the macaroni.
“Yeah, there were horses, and a man on fire, and I killed a guy with a trident.”
…..seriously, Parker….amazing images! Thank you for sharing the creative journey with me. No artist has ever inspired or challenged me more to the creative possibilities that are around me!
Goodness, these look even more lovely than I could have ever anticipated- thank you again and again for your enthusiam and impeccable work!
by Parker J Pfister
Congrats!!!
Austrlians rock here…
congratulations! this is very well deserved.
I often wondered why you haven’t received more accolades. I saw you several years ago at WPPI and your work makes me swoon! I’ve been inspired by it ever since.
SOAK UP THIS MUCH DESERVED RECOGNITION!!!
You work is breath-taking!!!!!!!!!
Parker, I can’t think of anyone who deserves this honor more than you. You are an amazing artist and, on top of that, a really nice guy. We met several years ago in the Lexjet booth at the PP of Ohio trade show. You talked to me like I was your best friend. Showed me your portfolio and gave me the commentary on each image. You are larger than life, but down to earth. A rare combination, especially in the ‘rockstar-mentality’ world of professional photography. Conrats!
I’ve been waiting for American Photo to give you this honor since they first started naming the top 10 wedding photographers. Congratulations.
Congrats! You are amazingly gifted.
Parker, you’re a GOD !!!
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Congratulations, what a fabulous honour for your wonderful work!
Congrats to your success! I look to you among other for inspiration (not for copying mind you) and I appreciate the challenges you bring
Congratulations! Amazing!
Fantastic achievement! Your work is soulful and every piece a work of art. This link was posted on a South African photographers network so we are all sending you good wishes and hi-5′ing you!x
Parker, I saw you at Image USA and you left the greatest impression on me. You were funny, real and had an integrity that made me all warm and fuzzy! Seriously you were complete awesomeness and it no surprise to me that you are in this ranking. You deserve it! And thank you for making me realize that raw emotion is more important than a raw file! You ROCK!!!!!
Hi Parker! This is such great news and very well deserved! I’m so excited for my wedding and that you’ll be there!
Congrats! Well deserved!!
Congratulations, Parker! You photographed our wedding way back in ’04 (at Vinoy in St Petersburg). Your pictures are plastered across our walls, and to this day, I love seeing them every day! You are truly gifted, and we are so happy for all of your success! Enjoy it!
Can’t remember if I commented but well done and I found your work via Jonas and top 10 list. You are well and truly bookmarked..
That’s fantastic! It makes total sense too. Congrats!
I am so proud of you… You deserve this honour and yes your dad would be so very proud. You are remarkable, never forget that … Congrats, my brother…
I’d say YOU ARE TOP 5……… Your work is just breathtaking and absolutely stunning!!!
You are a very talented artist!
CONGRATS Parker! Enjoy your success! You deserve it all! We LOVED shooting our wedding with you and look forward to doing more in the future!
-Erin and Tracy Wright
P..Ive always been a hug stalker/fan of your work…congrats and you deserve it…
come on now, lets not get carried away! Thank you guys so much! BBQ soon?
Thanks Aimee! No way I’m givin up the fly though!
I am so excited for you! What a well deserved honor!! I have a HUGE plate of Mayflower oysters for you as a just reward.
Take care my friend!
Bout time. Great work all these years!
Congrats! You amaze me with each new photo I see, and yes, Dad would be very proud!
I thought you should have been included for a while now, so I echo your other friends and fans that your recognition is well deserved. Congratulations!!!!
CONGRATS my friend!!! You totally deserve the honor!
Congrats and well deserved!
Wow Parker, congratulations! Looks like your fly fishing days are over you busy man.
I am new to your work, but after spending some time on your blog, I really think you have an exceptional eye! I have to add I was convinced only after seeing a bit. One can quickly see the difference. So from sunny South-Africa congrats!
Congrats and well deserved!
Very cool friend. .we would take the “wedding” off though and say simply “photographer”, you are without doubt one of the most naturally talented light wranglers on the planet.
Too funny! See you around the pool?
congrats amgio, your work has been well deserving of this!
Sincere congratulations, that is well deserved! Your work is absolutely beautiful.
Hey Parker, Congratulations! Keep up the great work! You’re a huge inspiration to many of us! Looking forward to seeing you again this year at one of the shows mate : )
Warmly,
Brett Tyler
Congrats!!!!
Parker, though you would have no reason to remember me, we met at WPPI two years ago. I got introduced to your work through Ed Pierce years ago and I am a big fan. You have inspired me to do a lot of things with my own work. I feel you are very deserving of this recognition and I hope it just continues to “fuel the fire” of your work. If you ever decide to come to UTAH for a photo trip, know that you have a tour guide!
We are so excited for you! Dude, you know how much we appreciate you and Missy and your friendship… It’s awesome to see you get this well-deserved honor.
Bowl buddies.
Awesome! Way to go Parker:)
No, dude. You rock. Say it loud, say it proud. And as others have said, this is no surprise to anyone who’s been lucky enough to ever see your glorious work and vision.
Hey-It has been so much fun watching you grow and change in your photography style and skills. You’ve worked hard for this honor and I am so proud of you. Love you~
I’ve been saying it for years, you’re argueably the best photographer on the planet! Super congrats on an honor that’s well deserved.
No surprise to me, never was anyone more deserving of this accolade than you my friend!
Super Sweet Parker! congratulations.. You’ve been in my top 10 list for years! Reward yourself with a trip out to the playa! (unless you are too busy of course)
I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this honor than you. Greatest congratulations!!!
Congrats! I am so thrilled you were one of the top 10. I heard you speak at DWF a few years back and was completely inspired. You definitely belong at this party!
I am a big fan and your work has inspired me for ages. You are so deserving of this honor! Congratulations.
Congrats !
You deserve it – your pictures are so amazing !!
D1
Parker, I have always been INSPIRED by your work and how you connect so much feeling to your images, does all the fishing you do help you stay inspired???
bp
Congratulations .. always loved your work