Bridal portrait photo shoots are a long-standing and much loved wedding tradition, especially in the Southern regions of the United States. As all areas of wedding photography have advanced and developed in the past decade, so too has the art form of the bridal portrait. Today's best photographers are creating modern, stylish, editorial quality images of their gorgeous clients, and we love seeing each photographer's and each woman's personality shine through the way they do in these photos from Christina Carroll, Adam Nyholt, Ryan Ray and Kathryn Krueger!

Beautiful outdoor bridal portraits by Austin wedding photographer Christina Carroll Photography...

Stylish indoor bridal portraits by Houston wedding photographer Adam Nyholt...

Sweet garden bridal portraits by Dallas wedding photographer Ryan Ray Photography...

Dramatic bridal portraits by Dallas wedding photographer Kathryn Krueger Photography...