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North Carolina Wedding Photographers
North Carolina Wedding Photographers
Our North Carolina photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Greenville, Asheville, Chapel Hill
North Carolina Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in North Carolina - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best North Carolina photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.
By planning a simple North Carolina elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.
The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, North Carolina documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
North Carolina Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small North Carolina wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.
United States WPJA members are ready to document any secret, fast, town hall, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.
View Award-Winning Pictures from North Carolina Wedding Venues
17 North Carolina Wedding Photographers...
With his documentary approach, Michael Freas weaves a visual narrative that tells the unique story of the wedding day. His dedication to capturing authentic moments and allowing couples to fully celebrate has established him as a highly respected wedding photographer.
3800 (USD)
Neil Thurston is a destination wedding photographer with a unique background. As a graduate of NESOP, he spent several years in action sports photography. With extensive international experience, Neil has applied his creative skills to become a renowned photojournalist...
500/hour (USD)
Song Johns is an acclaimed documentary wedding photographer and the founder of Blooming Dreams Photo. With her unique artistic approach, she skillfully captures the genuine emotions and fleeting moments of each couple's wedding day.
2900 (USD)
Lacey Butler, an experienced wedding photographer with a strong background in traditional photography, studio lighting, and English literature, has documented over 400 weddings. She takes a documentary approach to storytelling, aiming to capture authentic, heartfelt moments...
2000 (USD)
In his role as a visual storyteller, Joe Payne utilizes his background in fine art and his MBA to bring a journalistic style to his wedding photography. He excels at capturing authentic moments of love with a documentary approach and creates visually stunning portraits.
3999 (USD)
Brian Mullins, a highly regarded Raleigh documentary wedding photographer, brings his diverse background in photography, cinematography, and concert lighting to create stunning imagery that captures the true essence of wedding moments.
3499 (USD)
Tom Waldenberg, a documentary wedding photographer hailing from the Eastern U.S., combines his artistic flair and passion for storytelling to immortalize the genuine emotions of wedding couples.
3000 (USD)
Cindy Brown is a highly educated wedding photojournalist, specializing in capturing engagements, elopements, and weddings worldwide. With a keen eye for detail and a focus on capturing emotion and sensitivity, Cindy's work is renowned for its exceptional quality.
Cindy Brown
Atlanta in Georgia, US *Now booking North Carolina weddings.3000 (USD)
Traveling wedding photographer Bryan Aleman brings a passion for capturing natural emotions and a romantic spirit to his work. With a background split between Honduras and the USA, his skills in wedding, engagement, and elopement photography have flourished.
Bryan Aleman
Pigeon Forge in Tennessee, US *Now booking North Carolina weddings.700/hour (USD)
Traveling wedding and elopement photographer Leah Moyers has a journalistic style, utilizing her Fine Arts background to capture her clients authentically. Her unobtrusive and candid approach allows her to document the moments of love in beautiful and unique ways.
Leah Moyers
Sevierville in Tennessee, US *Now booking North Carolina weddings.450/hour (USD)
With over two decades of experience, Rosina DiBello is a highly skilled wedding photojournalist. Her unparalleled ability to authentically capture the essence of weddings has made her one of the most sought-after photographers in the industry.
Rosina DiBello
Deerfield Beach in Florida, US *Now booking North Carolina weddings.3500 (USD)
Samantha Moore is a wedding photojournalist who has a passion for capturing love stories. With years of experience shooting weddings all over the world, she considers it an honor to be chosen as a photographer. Samantha's goal is to create images that will become...
Samantha Moore
Sarasota in Florida, US *Now booking North Carolina weddings.2950 (USD)
Robert Walker, a highly acclaimed wedding photojournalist, boasts 17 years of experience in Texas and California. Known for his unobtrusive and journalistic style, he skillfully captures precious moments. Currently residing in Dallas with his family, Robert's...
Robert Walker
Dallas in Texas, US *Now booking North Carolina weddings.2400 (USD)
In a journalistic style, Dan Harris, a wedding photojournalist, expertly captures the fleeting moments of love and joy that occur during weddings. His extensive portfolio showcases the unforgettable memories he has captured, and he has been recognized with numerous...
Dan Harris
Jacksonville in Florida, US *Now booking North Carolina weddings.400/hour (USD)
Emie McGee, a talented documentary wedding photographer from Lynchburg, VA, brings her expertise and passion for film photography to capture your special day in a unique and unforgettable way.
Emie McGee
Lynchburg in Virginia, US *Now booking North Carolina weddings.3200 (USD)
Aira Hickman, a Maryland family and wedding photographer, captures clients' essence with an organic approach. Passionate since picking up her first camera, she focuses on authenticity, aiming to make clients feel confident and deeply loved.
Aira Hickman
Gambrills in Maryland, US *Now booking North Carolina weddings.880 (USD)
Stephanie Sonju is a talented wedding photojournalist who captures raw emotions and candid moments. Her love for printed work ensures her clients have timeless memories.
Stephanie Sonju
Boynton Beach in Florida, US *Now booking North Carolina weddings.3100 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving North Carolina Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by North Carolina Wedding Photographers
Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning North Carolina wedding photos.
North Carolina Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some North Carolina wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these North Carolina marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or North Carolina engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find North Carolina photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for North Carolina wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: How can couples find reviews of North Carolina wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those North Carolina wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small North Carolina wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your North Carolina wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND North Carolina WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Corley & Don
Photo by Neil Thurston
Hi Neil and Lisa, Don and I are beyond thrilled with our pictures! The quality, detail, and beauty of the pictures is just so obvious. Aside from all those things, we love that you captured the sequence of events in a photojournalistic fashion. I've gotten comments from many of my friends/family that these are the best pictures they have ever seen, and of course we are just so proud that they are our pictures. I also have to chuckle a little because you guys were such an organized but chill vendor and as a project manager myself, I know how much preparation you both did behind the scenes to make that work. We couldn't be any happier and if you ever need a reference - email, phone, whatever - please do not hesitate to call.
Sarah and Adam
Photo by Cindy Brown
Cindy: I can’t tell you how much we appreciate all the wonderful photos you took— somehow, they are all both absolutely stunning and truly capture the people, emotions, and experience of our wedding. None of the photos feel forced, and they all make me smile. I can’t tell you how much it means to see myself in these photos— looking natural, beautiful, and, above all, happy!
Teri and Michael
Photo by Neil Thurston
Thank you so incredibly much for everything! Everyone that sees our pictures says WOW! and that we just radiate happiness, and that is the perfect compliment because that's exactly how we felt and you captured it perfectly! We will cherish these photos forever. Hopefully our paths cross again one day, perhaps for family photos!
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
