The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Charlotte, NC

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336 Wedding Photographers in Charlotte, NC

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Eivan's Photo & Video 
Rating: 4.9 (328 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Charlotte, NC

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

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We loved working with our photographer, Max. He worked very well with the bridal parties and really expressed what I wanted in photos. Communication was great throughout the whole process from booking until the wedding day. I highly recommend!
Haleigh K., 2 years ago
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MTD Photo Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Charlotte, NC
  • Offer

Hi, my name is Maria Turner! I am a documentary style photographer capturing love stories on both film and digital. I am a homegrown and local Winston-Salem, NC girl with a second location in Boston, MA. You can usually find me along the upper east coast, but I happily offer my services within the USA with $0 travel feels. If you are interested in working together, please visit my website to see a little more about me, my work, and how I can help you make your wedding day visions real.

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If you have the opportunity to work with Maria we recommend you take that chance while you’ve got it. She is an AMAZING photographer, fun to work with, and is so thoughtful/ helpful during the planning journey. We’ve already had a friend say they’d hit her up if they get married because they loved our experience and photos so much. 10000% could not recommend her enough. When we were looking for a wedding and engagement photographer we wanted someone who was creative in their shots, had crystal clear photo quality, and had a true to life/vibrant photography style - and Maria was the perfect fit! We had a phone consultation where she asked thoughtful questions to get to know us as a couple but also helped asked things related to photography to help us communicate our desires and ensure she was the right fit. Maria wants her couples to have the dreamiest day and I loved how intentional she was with helping us communicate our vision - she’s the pro and knew exactly what to ask to get us thinking! We were immediately obsessed and left in awe at some sample galleries, so we signed right away. When it came time for our engagement photos we had this super fun pre-shoot questionnaire that once again consisted of thoughtful questions (our planner was SO impressed with them), such as if there were any specific shots we wanted or our comfort level with photos. My now husband and I sat down with wine and went through the questions together, so that itself was a fun planning experience. We’re not the most comfortable in front the camera so it was cool to feel seen and have her understand us before we arrived to the shoot. And let me tell you we had the BEST time! We felt comfortable so quickly and the shoot flew by. The photos turned out AMAZING and we got even more excited for the wedding. Before the wedding we had a questionnaire to go over our desires for the wedding (and even had a chance to put secret info if you had any surprises for people or just wanted her to be aware of certain family dynamics you don’t want widely disseminated). On our wedding day Maria even handled a situation for us when we asked for help and she was the most discreet and professional and got us taken care of. We just got our full gallery back and the photos are the dreamiest - incredible sunset photos, creative and thoughtful detail shots, and excellent photos of our guests. The gallery captures our day perfectly and is everything and more than we could have asked for. Maria is timely, talented, professional, a cool person, and is someone we’d hire again in a heartbeat. Plus, she’s always down for an adventure so if you want to travel I’m sure she’ll be happy to meet you there and help make your photography dreams come true. We will cherish our engagement and wedding photos forever. All photos credited to Maria at MTD Photo Co.
Rebecca H., 5 months ago
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Editorial Wedding Photographer - Sarah Coates 
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Offer

I’m based in Charlotte, NC, but always ready for an adventure. My goal is to make sure you feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera, so your true personality shines through. Whether it’s a cozy hometown celebration or an epic destination elopement, I’m here to make sure your photos feel as natural and magical as the day itself. Let’s make some unforgettable memories together!

Awarded Best of Zola
Sarah was wonderful to work with! She did an AMAZING job at our wedding and the pictures are stunning! She was professional and personable. I highly recommend her!!!!
Michelle, a year ago
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Kylie Hinson Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,900

Our philosophy is pretty simple: tell the most amazing love stories through photographs that capture true love, real emotion and beautiful moments. As your photography team, our job is to tell your love story the way that it unfolds. We believe in preserving the moment with artistry and authenticity. We want your photographs to be timeless and beautiful. From the big moments to the subtle details, we give each element equal attention and care. If it matters to you, it’s important to us, and that commitment will shine through in every image.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kylie and her team were awesome! They really captured our day the way we wanted with some touch’s of their. Communication and planning was super easy. If we ever had questions or concerns we had an answer promptly. We can’t wait to get the full album.
Jessica L., 2 years ago
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1828 Collective 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000

Hi, I'm McKenna! The person behind the camera and a hopeless romantic. I describe my photography style as candid, romantic, and timeless. My goal is to make a human connection with all my clients and deliver images that you'll love forever. I started 1828 Collective in 2016 after I realized that capturing relationships and telling love stories was my passion. Four years later I'm so in love with my job that I often forget I'm working. I find joy in capturing love, hearing about how you met, and everything in between.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were recently married in June and had McKenna as our photographer and absolutely LOVED her work!! First off, communication was so easy throughout the whole process. She was so sweet and accommodating to everything. We did our engagement photos with her and she drove all the way from Charlotte to Duke! Leading up to the wedding, we had a few phone calls to plan logistics and she was so organized it make the whole process so easy! On the wedding day I didn’t have to worry about anything photo related. She made sure to capture every moment we wanted without putting any added stress on us. If you’re looking for a photographer who also hypes you up to make the process more fun, look no further! Can’t recommend her enough!
Jenny G., 10 months ago
Alchemist Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,900

Welcome! Nice to connect, I'm Lee, a Charlotte wedding photographer documenting destination weddings, elopements, and intimate weddings that are driven by a deep sense of nostalgia and feeling. My style is natural & organic; the kind of images that connect you back to moments, people and places. I like to shoot a wedding as if I was one of your guests; raw, sincere, from the inside out. I look forward to getting to know you too!

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Lee was so amazing! He’s such a nice guy and a great photographer. We had so much fun shooting with him for our engagement photos! He was so easy to communicate with and had a quick turnaround time for our picture edits. Our pictures came out so amazing, and we got so many different shots! I would highly recommend Lee if you’re looking for engagement photos!
Georgina S., 2 months ago
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Levar Hage Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Offer

Levar Hage Photography offers a calm, personal experience built on over 10 years in business and more than 500 weddings photographed and filmed. I focus on real moments and natural storytelling so couples can stay present and enjoy their day. My approach blends documentary coverage with gentle guidance, never forced or rushed. The goal is imagery that still feels honest and meaningful years later.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we first spoke with Levar, he was open and welcoming, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. Levar and his team delivered high quality, beautiful photography that perfectly captured all the special moments of our engagement. He started the day with a smile and kept that positive energy going until the very end. I would highly recommend Levar Hage Photography to any couple looking for an experienced, talented photographer to document their engagement and wedding.
Katie C., 7 months ago
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Snook Photo + Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500

Hello! My wife, Erika and I are a husband + wife photo duo team and we’re here to serve YOU! I first started my business back in 2020 after wanting to be a photographer for quite some time- so it feels great living out my dream!! Just this year I brought my wife on board and now we’re here to work together with you to bring your vision to life! A little bit about us- we got married on 5/26/18 in CA and 2 days later we packed her tiny car and hit the road cross country to NC. Fast forward to present day, we have 3 beautiful boys, she’s in the corporate world during the week, and I’m a stay at home dad while doing photography full time!!

Awarded Best of Zola
We just got our engagement photos back and we are absolutely obsessed! Adam made us feel so comfortable and natural the entire time, and it really shows in the pictures. He captured our personalities and relationship perfectly—nothing felt overly posed, and the whole session felt fun and easy. We can’t wait to have him photograph our wedding day. If you’re looking for someone who’s professional, creative, and genuinely cares about your experience, we couldn’t recommend them more!
Savannah, a year ago
Photographs by Joanna A 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500

Hey there- I'm Joanna, but feel free to call me Jo! My world has always been filled with photography- through all the years and different cameras, it's always been my biggest passion and love. I am a travel enthusiast and I will always be down to hike up a mountain or explore a new city. My favorite meals are anything that include coffee or sushi and I am a firm believer that there is no such thing as "too much chocolate." Most importantly, I am a lover of all love and will never get tired of documenting it.

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Joanna was absolutely amazing!! I live in NJ and knew we wanted to travel for our elopement. Through some research, I stumbled upon her work and KNEW I had to reach out to have her capture our day! Since we booked a year in advanced we had the perfect day that she helped us align with the autumn foliage. We had a session the day before with her that had such a fun vibe in downtown Asheville and then the next day we had our epic elopement. Joanna knew the perfect place to capture the fairytale vibes of the day. Not only did joanna capture both days perfectly, but it reflected 1000% in her editing style. It was just the best thing ever and I recommend her for all your wedding and elopement needs.
Jade B., 6 months ago
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Wedding Photos by Kalina 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,350

Hi! I'm Kalina, let me tell you a little about me: I am a full time photographer going on seven years. My husband and I have been married for 30 years and we call Charlotte home going on 22 years. We moved to Charlotte to have a family but the Lord called to become foster parents, which is my other superpower, lol. Ok enough about me. My approach for your day I love capturing lots of candids during the day but I am always ready to guide your poses when you need me. Yes! I have help with my assistant and vidoegrapher for your day! Message me today & speak weddings to me, my main superpower :)

Awarded Best of Zola
Kalina was amazing to work with! She was incredibly organized and on top of everything, which made the wedding planning process so much easier. Our wedding photos turned out beautifully, and I couldn’t be happier with her work!
Karmen, 9 months ago
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Erika El Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,300

Erika of Erika El Photography is an adventurous elopement and intimate wedding photographer based in North Carolina and Colorado. Here to help you minimize stress and soak in every ounce of your day.

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We are so, so grateful that we had Erika to capture our mountain-top elopement. Like any other couple looking to elope, we had no idea where to start. Erika was such a blessing to us; she helped us every step of the way. She gladly answered every question we had and helped us choose our mountain, create a timeline, provided us with officiant information and other helpful tips. She made our dream day come true! Another important point I want to make is that Erika really made an effort to get to know us and our vision for the day, which made us feel like we had a friend spending the day with us rather than a stranger. Lastly, we are blown away by our photos. They are perfect and we will treasure them forever!!
Shelby, 2 years ago
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C G Productions 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,700

I’m Christian and have been a photographer for close to a decade. I love to look back at old pictures with my family and friends or even just talking about memories that we’ve experienced together and get to relive that. This love I have translates into my photography. I’m all about the authentic moments that we experience and we get to relive. My photography revolves around capturing the smallest moments that mean the world to us!

Awarded Best of Zola
From our first conversation with C G Productions, we knew we had found our photographer. The team was responsive and kept us informed every step of the way, making the planning process stress-free. On our wedding day, they showed up on time and worked with incredible focus and organization—everything flowed smoothly from start to finish. The photos are flawless and truly capture the beauty of our day in a way that feels professional yet intimate. We absolutely love our pictures and have already recommended C G Productions to several friends. If you're looking for a photographer who takes real pride in their work, this is the team to hire.
Michele J., 20 days ago
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Erica Hasenjager Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900

Hey! My name is Erica and I'm a Charlotte based photographer. I started my business in Syracuse NY and now currently photograph in both areas. I've been in the wedding industry since 2006 and how photographed more weddings than I can count.

Awarded Best of Zola
Amazing work! Erica is such a fun, comfortable person, which helps the subjects to relax and have fun. It shows in her photos! She has loads of experience and knows exactly the perfect angles and positions for beautiful and flattering shots. She was also very patient and accommodating of our boisterous family and was able to capture everyone looking their best, which was really a miracle! I'm so glad we hired Erica! She did both our engagement and wedding / ceremony and will be doing our future portraits and family photos as well! Thanks again
Mikayla W., 4 years ago
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Harry McLaughlin Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500

Based in Charlotte, NC, we work across the Carolinas and beyond for couples who are intentional about who they let behind the lens. Our approach is documentary first, with an editorial eye that keeps things grounded and specific to you.

From the moment we first reached out to Harry McLaughlin Photography, we were impressed by his professional yet kind communication style. His stunning, beautiful, and authentic photography style captured the joy and laughter of our special day perfectly. Harry and his team put us at ease, allowing us to be our authentic selves in front of the camera. We are so grateful to Harry McLaughlin Photography for his incredible work in documenting our wedding day.
Dhara L., 2 years ago
Party Of Two Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Charlotte, NC

We're a husband and wife photography team with over 15 years of combined experience behind the camera. We’ve invested countless hours in continual education making sure that we can provide the best experience, the best photos, and the best memories for our couples.

I loved working with Party of Two Photography for a wedding we had together! They’re so much fun to work with, gave great communication leading up to the wedding as well as the day of the event, but most important they made sure the bride and groom had the best time. And the picture quality - absolutely stunning! Can’t wait to work with them again!
Alexandra, 6 years ago
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Jonathan Bryant Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,350

We are a photography team from Charlotte NC that is focused on you and your experience. We would love to have the chance to serve you in any way possible, from an intimate elopement to a full Wedding and Engagement Package.

Awarded Best of Zola
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Jonathan. We found Jonathan through a friend, and he shot both our engagement photos and our wedding! Throughout the entire process, Jonathan wasn't just our photographer -- we really felt like he has become a dear friend to us. When we wanted to film our ceremony at the last minute due to family who weren't able to travel, Jonathan and Candice said, "No problem!" and filmed our ceremony, and got us the video within a week of the wedding, too, so our grandmas can watch. We will always treasure that he did that for us. Jonathan is incredibly talented and takes beautiful candid photos as well as the perfect posed photos we needed with our family. He is incredibly prompt in responding to questions, and delivers photos at an incredible speed too! We were able to view so many wonderful photos just 2 days after our wedding, and it's just the previews! And hey, if you are throwing a PARTY, Jonathan's dance floor photos cannot be beat. TL;DR: He is a gift to wedding photographers everywhere, we love Jonathan.
Paige H., 2 years ago
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MoreUnique Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500

Hi! I’m Mo, a wedding photographer passionate about making your big day unforgettable. With 15+ years of experience, I focus on capturing real moments, beautiful details, and the vibe that makes your love story yours. I believe your wedding should feel like you, and I’m here to help make that happen—seamlessly, joyfully, and stress-free. Let’s create something magical together!

My Engagement Photo shoot Review: Flexible to my time schedule and understanding when I had to change engagements photoshoot day. Great quality service; kind and understanding. Worked well and very comfortable with. Super professional on time and prompt. And quality of images amazing. Did just what I wanted, love this photographer. Would recommend her to all who need a photographer. My Wedding Photo Shoot Review: I don't even know where to begin. Monique was one of the best investments of our wedding. After an amazing engagement shoot with Monique the wedding was a breeze. She really makes you feel so at home and comfortable and it truly makes a difference in your photos. She's personable, honest, and has such a distinct and gorgeous photography style. She was easy to work with and went above and beyond her duties; was with us from beginning to end. On the day of our wedding Monique was punctual and worked her tail off. She was there in the morning as I, the bride got ready and stayed until the reception ended, which means she captured every moment. Our photos are so special and we have one of kind shots to remember our perfect day and we have Monique to thank! Everyone cannot get over the pictures, they all say “the photos are so beautiful and vibrant!” I keep getting compliments on them which make me smile so big and make me feel so proud. We thank you forever for capturing our day in such a way that no one else could have. I highly recommend hiring Monique for any engagement and can guarantee she will impress. You must take a look at her site- her works speaks for itself!
Shaina, 2 years ago
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Yazmin Jade Collective 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500

Pretty much a professional sucker for love. Charlotte, NC Wedding Photographer & Content Creator. Mix of digital and film. My style is evocative, photojournalistic, a dash of editorial. I'm here as your wedding bestie to tell your story photographically, in the most authentic way, with a pinch of curated chaos.

Yazmin was quite possibly the best part of my wedding day, besides getting married of course. Communication beforehand felt like I was talking to a friend, meeting her was like being around someone I’ve known for years, and having her take photographs throughout our elopement was so much fun. She saw my vision for what I wanted out of our elopement pictures and made them even better than I could have imagined. She is worth every penny AND MORE. I will 100% recommend Yaz to anyone and everyone and will use her in the future. I actually already added on a session for our post elopement party if that tells you how amazing she is!
Karissa & N., 2 years ago
Stephanie Bailey Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500

I’m a dreamer and I want to help you create the wedding of your dreams! You will feel confident and at peace knowing all the candid and real moments will be captured to tell your love story. I am here to serve you and create memorable imagery that you can hold onto until the end of time. Your only job on your wedding day is to refocus your heart and mind on the here and now.

From the moment we first reached out to Stephanie, we were impressed by her helpful and timely communication. She took the time to understand our vision and provide guidance throughout the planning process. On the day of our wedding, Stephanie captured every special moment with an amazing and beautiful attention to detail. The final photos are stunning and we are thrilled with the value she provided. We highly recommend Stephanie to any couple looking for a talented and professional wedding photographer.
Brittany R., 2 years ago
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Anorda Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500

We're Sam and Nick — a husband and wife photography and videography team based in Charlotte, serving all of the Carolinas and beyond. We built this business around one belief: your wedding day was made to be lived. The photographs are just proof that you did.

Hiring Sam (Anorda Photography) to be our photographer for our wedding was the single best decision we made. Her style is authentic, genuine, and true to what we actually experienced on our wedding day. She is able to find the best moments without knowing she is even photographing. Her work and style is incredible. She made me feel comfortable the entire day and kept timelines in order. She honored all our crazy family photo requests and was able to handle the crowd. We loved working with Sam and highly recommend anyone to hire her for your photography needs!!
Gabrielle B., 3 years ago
Caliyah Hart Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000

Hi! I'm Caliyah! I'm your super energetic gal pal behind the camera! I am a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in the Charlotte, NC area. I specialize in capturing the love and raw emotion between two people who are totally and completely into each other.

The only word I could think to describe Caliyah is perfect. She listened to what we wanted, we had a vision, and we worked together to make it happen. Her photos are not the kind that seem overly edited, they genuinely capture the raw emotions of your wedding day. Which I appreciated in the moment but will definitely appreciate in the years to come looking back on our pictures. She gives a clear timeline for how long we should expect to get pictures back and she has been correct and timely every single time. She is personable, easy to talk to, and overall just a good person in general. She rocked and I cannot recommend her enough!
Ashlyn S., 2 years ago
Amy Galimore Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $800

I started my studies into photography and other events such as lifestyle, weddings, & product photography in 2012. I had such a love for the wedding industry that I knew I wanted to capture moments and emotions that a wedding day Intels. I now living in Charlotte, North Carolina & I travel all over the Carolinas, Virginia, MD and DC area. I have lived and obtained many lifelong clients in Ca, Va, and DC. I’ve met hundreds of magnificent couples & Photography lets me create a lasting memories with my sister amber ( second shooter) and allows me to give back & do for others. Photographed Memories big or small will always be cherished.

Amy was very personable and made us feel very comfortable . She blended in and didn’t have the camera in our face the whole time . She makes you feel like it’s just the two of you and catches very natural images . She was fast on her responses and getting our gallery to us .
Renee, 2 years ago
Alexander South NC 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,995

Hello! We are so glad you are passing through to get to know us. We are an adventurous photographer duo living in Charlotte, North Carolina. We started out with mostly urban and landscape photography, and we most recently discovered our passion of capturing the emotions of two people in love. After shooting our first engagement session and wedding, we were hooked! Our photography sessions strive to provide more than just awesome images. Our goal is to give you a fun and comfortable experience, all while capturing the real moments that tell YOUR story.

My husband and I hired Alex and Mallory of Alexander South to shoot our wedding and it was amazing! They had their own timeline and worked with the other vendors on the day of to keep everything moving on time and smoothly. They were so patient! They let us all do our thing and they captured the day. They have a great eye for getting the shot you want and the one you didn’t know you wanted!
Meagan R., 3 years ago
All Bliss Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style

I'm Marylou, a lifelong artist and PA native. I've been shooting weddings both domestic and abroad for over 10 years and love an adventure (heck yeah i am available for your Bali wedding, let’s go!) I feel incredibly lucky to have made art into a career and cherish every second of capturing the love I see at weddings.

We are so happy to have found Marylou to be our wedding photographer. She is truly an artist. My husband and I were nervous about feeling awkward during wedding photos, but Marylou put us at ease and was so unintrusive while taking candid shots! It was a pleasure meeting her and working with her, and our pictures turned out to be more stunning than we could ever have hoped! They capture our wedding day and all of the emotions beautifully. Many people have commented on how particularly beautiful they are. We highly recommend Marylou/All Bliss!
Caroline D., 2 years ago
Elizabeth Sellers Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style

Destination Wedding Photographer capturing heartfelt moments & stylish celebrations. Charlotte NC Based, serving clients coast to coast. Artful & unrehearsed. --------------------------------------------

Booking Elizabeth was the easiest decision on my wedding planning journey! Working with her was everything and more I could've asked for. She made me and my husband feel comfortable in front of the camera, and is so kind and easy to work with. On top of that, she delivered some of the most stunning photos I have ever seen. I could not have imagined anyone else being our wedding photographer!
Hannah M., 2 years ago