How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Durham, NC?

A Durham, NC wedding photographer ranges from $100 to $10,000 and averages at $2,500. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

95% of photographers in Durham, NC offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Durham, NC?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include Imagesxpert Media, Ashley Cynthia Photography and Give: Photography for Change.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

What types of photographers are in Durham, NC?

Classic Photographers Editorial Photographers Fine Art Photographers Photojournalistic Photographers

What other Durham vendors will I need?

Durham Event Extras Durham Officiants Durham Bar Services & Beverages Durham Cakes & Desserts Durham Caterers Durham Beauty Professionals Durham Bands & DJs Durham Wedding Planners Durham Florists Durham Videographers Durham Venues

What other photographers are nearby?

Greensboro, NC photographers Fayetteville, NC photographers High Point, NC photographers Greenville, NC photographers Concord, NC photographers Gastonia, NC photographers Rock Hill, SC photographers Rocky Mount, NC photographers Burlington, NC photographers Wilson, NC photographers Kannapolis, NC photographers Danville, VA photographers Indian Trail, NC photographers Mooresville, NC photographers Goldsboro, NC photographers Monroe, NC photographers Salisbury, NC photographers Petersburg, VA photographers New Bern, NC photographers Statesville, NC photographers Asheboro, NC photographers Hopewell, VA photographers Lumberton, NC photographers Kinston, NC photographers

The Best 10 Wedding Photographers in Durham, NC

876 Wedding Photographers in Durham, NC

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Tom Waldenberg Photography

5.0

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $3,200
Serves Durham, NC

Hi, I'm Tom! I'm a husband, dad (of 2 humans, 1 dog, 1 cat, and 4 chickens), and have loved weddings since my first reception conga line in 4th grade. When I'm not photographing weddings, you'll find me tending my vegetable garden, eating Tex-Mex, rewatching RuPaul's Drag Race and going for hikes around North Carolina & visiting family in New England.

“Working with Tom was one of the best decisions we made on our wedding day. Tom provide amazing insight and knowledge when helping us plan and discuss our wedding day in Western Carolina. Tom was super professional with our meetings prior to the big day that allowed us to focus on only the wedding during our day. By the end of the evening Tom felt like part of the family. Everyone was raving about his great personality and the photos demonstrate his care about our big day. 100% would recommend Tom to any happy couple!”

Ann & S., 8 days ago

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Caitlyn Nicole

5.0

Editorial style
Starts at $3,500
Serves Durham, NC

Hey I'm Caity! I create an experience that tells your love story authentically and passionately. True passion shines through mixing chemistry, intimacy, and trust—and that looks different for everyone. My job is to create an atmosphere where you are welcome to be YOU and provide an experience where you can create those sparks with each other.

“I was very impressed with Caitlyn's photos! She captured absolutely breath taking images with a dark and moody flair. I would highly recommend Caitlyn and would love to work with her again in the future.”

Amanda, 5 years ago

Kaitlyn Blake Photography

5.0

Fine art style
Starts at $5,300
Serves Durham, NC

Are you looking for a photographer that feels more like a friend? One that makes you comfortable when posing and documents natural laughs? Oh hey! You found me! What is my style? I'm a candid and VIBRANT photographer. How would my friends describe me? Bubbly, loyal, and hilarious. Okay, maybe they don't tell me I'm hilarious but I laugh at my own jokes.

“Kaitlyn is absolutely amazing! She is so easy to connect and work with and her pictures are truly magical.”

Emilie, a year ago

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David Howell Photography

5.0

Fine art style
Starts at $6,500
Serves Durham, NC

Raleigh and Winston-Salem based wedding photographer specializing in providing its couples with true to life, colorful imagery that is reminiscent of film photography. with timeless posing and color that will last a lifetime. David is down to earth, chill, and is easy to work with. David also specializes in family photos, spring and fall mini sessions, engagements, bridals, and branding.

“We truly can’t say enough good things about our wedding photographer! As out-of-town clients, planning a wedding from afar came with its challenges, but he went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth and stress-free. From our very first conversation, he made us feel seen, heard, and completely at ease. On the day of our engagement shoot, he instantly made us feel comfortable in front of the camera (which is no small feat!)—he has such a calm, kind presence that brought out the best in us. The photos turned out absolutely stunning—natural, timeless, and full of emotion. You can tell he puts his heart into every shot. When our wedding had to be rescheduled and he was no longer available on the new date, he didn’t just leave us hanging—he found us the perfect replacement, someone who matched his style and vibe flawlessly. That level of care and dedication is rare, and we are beyond grateful for it. He is truly the best and the kindest, and anyone would be lucky to have him capture their big day.”

Alyssa & G., a month ago

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Azul Photography

5.0

Photojournalistic style
Serves Durham, NC

Based in Raleigh, Azul Photography brings an artistic eye and unobtrusive style to your wedding day. We take great pride in documenting weddings and utilizing our photo-journalistic backgrounds to create timeless images celebrating your new beginning.

“Azul photography is worth every penny. Professionalism and personality are absolutely perfect. We love our sneak peek photos and cannot wait to see the rest. Christobal’s talent is second to none.”

Peter S., 2 years ago

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Left Shot Photography

5.0

Serves Durham, NC

Chicago native, with a big love for hot dogs and pizza. Now resides in the land of the pines, and not mad about it one bit. After doing hair for 6 years, I suffered a stroke, leaving me unable to use my right hand fully, blessing me with a career change I’ve always wanted to make, just needed that push, and boy did I get one! H E N C E LEFT SHOT

“Leen was amazing on our wedding day! Not only did she show up early, but she fully supported us with a smile on her face and was a calm presence when dealing with family dynamics. I also appreciate that she took my crazy long Pinterest board and brought it to life, making sure to get us a couple of editorial pictures. She is amazing at capturing the joy of everyone in the room, all throughout the day. Couldn't recommend her more!”

Raven, 8 days ago

indie Bird Photo

5.0

Classic style
Starts at $5,000
Serves Durham, NC

Hey there – we're glad you're here. We're a husband-and-wife wedding and portrait photography duo based in Chapel Hill, NC. We photograph weddings in the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area and all over the Southeast.

“This team came in professional, well Dressed and ready to go. We toured property when asked to give great areas for pics. They were prompt and efficient. I would highly recommend and I look forward to working together agin soon. Kerrie Carter Ellendale Events Taylorsville, NC”

Ellendale Farm, 3 years ago

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Villamor Photography

5.0

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $1,700
Serves Durham, NC

Hi my name is Scarlett & I am a wedding & elopement photographer located in North Carolina! I love to capture those in between moments that really show your love in it's raw, natural form, or as I like to say "in the wild". I would consider my style dark & moody, romantic, & intimate.

“We highly recommend Villamor Photography! She has captured our biggest milestones from when we were dating engaged married pregnant. She did an AMAZING job at our wedding and captured all of our memorable moments with family and friends. I also LOVE my bridal pics! There are no words to describe how happy we are with her work. We look forward to our next photoshoot with our newest addition! Thanks Villamor Photography!”

H’Roseline R., 2 years ago

Tuuba Tuncer Photography

5.0

Fine art style
Serves Durham, NC

I’m Tuuba*, an artist, adventurer, explorer, mother, educator, wife and much more. I have an MFA from Boston University in visual arts. Photography has been more than a hobby for me. Throughout my life and education, I have often used photography as a medium to explore my artistic endeavors. *pronounced “Too-baa”

“We absolutely loved working with Tugba, she was so fun and incredibly talented. Simply put - her photos are stunning and timeless. She was very organized, on time, and made sure everything went off without a hitch. She got my pictures back very quickly and even gave us a sneak peak. We choose to have Tugba. create a photo album of the wedding day and couldn’t be more pleased with how that turned out! We HIGHLY recommended Tugba and hope to use her again for other special moments in our life.”

Michael & C., 4 years ago

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Phong Le Photography

5.0

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $1,100
Serves Durham, NC

I am the eyes behind the camera specializing in Wedding and Outdoor Portrait photography based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. Before pursuing a career in photography, I am a graphic designer and software developer. I love capture candid story. I am a husband and a father of a two beautiful girls. I only wish I could travel and capture the world more.

“Extremely satisfy with the service. Friendly and photo edit are in timely maner”

Ngoc t., a year ago

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Destinie Fouche Photography

5.0

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $3,000
Serves Durham, NC

I'm an elopement photographer, because I believe eloping couples deserve to have wedding days that are full of comfort, playfulness, and adventure somewhere stunningly gorgeous with zero stress! <3. I specialize in Glacier National Park and Western North Carolina elopements and love to serve couples with unlimited planning assistance.

“We were SO blessed to have Des. She is so much more than a photographer. She has become our biggest hype girl and such a close friend, since working working with her. She will take such excellent care of you and make sure that you have a day that is an honest reflection of your relationship. She was able to guide us into choosing the most epic location, connect us with incredible vendors, and put us at complete ease. We’re super laid back and she made everything so easy and chill. We were taken care of through the entire experience. We we’re nervous about exploring somewhere new, but Des knows her stuff and was able to navigate us through the location scouting process seamlessly. The day of felt nothing like a photo session and more like hanging out with a really cool friend that gave you as much space as you needed to be vulnerable with your partner, while also keeping the hype up. She had such an incredible pulse on our needs. We were nervous about looking awkward or feeling camera-shy, but she knew exactly what to say to help up feel comfortable. There was no awkward posing or forced emotion, just really subtle prompting that helped you ease into each moment. The entire day was amazing and none of it would have happened without her skill and guidance. We felt like we could trust her to keep us present in the most important moments. We cried when we got our images, they were absolutely breathtaking and 1000% us. We loved being able to share this day through these images with all of our friends and family that weren’t there. They were able to laugh and cry with us. Getting your gallery from Des is like getting to relive your favorite day all over again. She is an absolute gem that impacted our lives in such a positive way. We had no idea how gorgeous Montana was until Des blew our minds with all of the incredible knowledge that she has. If you’re curious about how amazing eloping can be, she’s the girl to talk to. We would do it all over again in a heartbeat.”

Sam and K., 5 years ago

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The Prestige Photo and Film

5.0

Editorial style
Starts at $1,995
Serves Durham, NC
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The Prestige Photo and Film – Elegance in Every Frame The Prestige Photo and Film is a wedding photography and videography company known for capturing timeless moments with style and sophistication. Blending cinematic storytelling with a refined artistic touch, we create stunning visuals that reflect the beauty, emotion, and elegance of your special day. From grand celebrations to intimate vows, we turn your wedding into a lasting work of art.

“This wasn’t just photography—it was an experience rooted in care, intuition, and true artistry. From the way they blended into the day to how effortlessly they captured emotion, their service felt almost invisible but incredibly impactful. They didn’t just take pictures; they understood the meaning behind each moment and delivered it back to us, beautifully preserved. It’s rare to find a service that feels both professional and deeply personal—this was exactly that.”

Paige L., 2 months ago

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Timmester Photography

5.0

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $5,000
Serves Durham, NC

I have been photographing weddings since 2006, and I am obsessed with capturing the moment. I want your wedding photographs to be real, candid, emotional and a reflection of your wedding day. I'm originally from the DC area, and my husband and three pups moved to North Carolina in 2016. We have added to our brood with two adorable young sons, Howie + Stuart!

“Tracy is a total pro. She kept the formal photoshoots fun and efficient. She captured our ceremony and reception beautifully. Cannot recommend highly enough.”

Troy S., a year ago

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K.G. Photography & Videography

5.0

Classic style
Starts at $2,750
Serves Durham, NC

Hi, I'm Karris. Welcome to the KG Family! I started back in 2018 as a small town photographer with a BIG dream to being one of the most well known photographers in the triangle. While I am still not the most well known I have had the wonderful advantage of traveling all over NC and surrounding states to capture special moments. I am a mom of 3 amazing children, Alyssa, Elijah and Stetson. I enjoy making them smile and showing them that mommy can do anything. I love being their super hero, as that is all I have ever wanted in life as a mom. Now enough about me, I can't wait to capture your special moments and be apart of it all!

“Karris has been taking photos for my family for a couple of years. From my brother's wedding, to our engagement pictures, my wedding and soon my brother and his wifes maternity photos. She does such and an amazing job. She's sweet, personal but professional, always makes you feel comfortable. She never fails to amaze us. She will always be our #1 photographer and a part of our family. I cannot wait for her to capture photos for us in the future. Thank you for all that you do.”

Logan P., 2 years ago

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Katie Stoltz Photography

5.0

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $4,950
Serves Durham, NC

I'm Katie, wedding film + digital photographer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is truly an honor to be a part of and witness the magic of weddings. There is nothing like a celebration that takes place somewhere meaningful that features sentimental touches telling your love story. As your photographer, I portray your story through the intimate, in-between moments and the gently posed portraits you will cherish for all of time. Even if you’re new to having your photo taken, I will make every effort to make you feel comfortable through soft guidance and a heart of service. It is an honor to celebrate you, serve you, and get to know you.

“Katie did an amazing job on our pictures! They turned out beautifully! Katie was professional, kind, and easy to communicate with! She made us feel very comfortable during our session”

Allison + K., 2 years ago

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Magdalena Stefanek Photography

5.0

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $4,500
Serves Durham, NC

I love photography and often I would like to pause life to enjoy a special moment for just a little longer. I started my journey by photographing nature but was always drawn to weddings and portraits. I've been photographing weddings in Wine Country in CA since 2008. I recently moved to Raleigh, NC. It takes an experienced photographer to make people comfortable in front of the camera in order to capture their true personalities. I am available for weddings, engagements, portraits, and events in Raleigh/ Durham, NC and I am starting to offer destination weddings including Europe. I truly love what I do!

“Magdalena is kind, professional and is an outstanding photographer. I have worked with Magdalena for over 10 years and she is always charming to fellow vendors and to the bridal party and their guests. I can recommend her services one hundred per cent.”

Heather, 5 years ago

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Glynnis Christensen Photography

5.0

Classic style
Starts at $4,700
Serves Durham, NC

Hi - my name is Glynnis! I serve couples who are celebrating one of life's most beautiful moments by capturing timeless images that are light and bright. I have seven years of photography experience and started my photography journey primarily capturing events and portraits. I launched my business full-time in 2020 and have had the privilege of serving over 200 clients since that time, including the most amazing couples on their wedding day! Another fun facts: I'm a enneagram 2 which means that, truly, one of my biggest joys is serving others. So when I say that I can't wait to serve you on your big day I mean it!

“Last year I was pregnant with my baby boy and wanted some beautiful pictures to remember my pregnancy. Glynnis did an amazing job capturing these memories. We loved the pictures that she took so much we hired her for our wedding! She is very professional and knowledgeable about photography. I highly recommend her if you want beautiful pictures to cherish forever!”

Mariah Z., 4 years ago

Patty Betts Photography

5.0

Editorial style
Starts at $5,000
Serves Durham, NC

Patty is both a creative & analytical photographer with a passion for documenting love stories. With over 10+ years of experience working a camera, her journey into documenting weddings started 3 years ago after marrying the love of her life in 2020 (yes, during the pandemic).

“We have worked with Betts Photography multiple times and they do not disappoint! They are so easy going and adventurous. They give the best photo prompts and make being in front of the camera so easy! Patty and Donny are so personable and inviting, and they have such a great eye for photos and poses. The pictures they take aren't just your basic pictures, their photos tell a story. They show emotion unlike any other pictures I have. I am so beyond thankful for their talent and love for what they do. Their passion radiates through their work!! I LOVE BETTS PHOTOGRAPHY and will FOREVER recommend them!!!”

Michael & J., 4 years ago

Holly Christina Photography

5.0

Editorial style
Starts at $1,600
Serves Durham, NC

Photography team specializing both documentary and editorial style work. This ensures you are able to fully enjoy your special day as well as capture those amazing photos you see all over Instagram and in magazines!

“My husband and I had such a wonderful time working with Holly and her team. She knew exactly what to do and helped us through every moment of the day, helping us have fun and feel confident through the whole process. We loved working with them, and we were so comfortable knowing they would be there capturing every moment so that we could just enjoy ourselves. Thank you so much again, and we can’t wait to see all the photos!”

Keziah L., a year ago

Danielle Riley Photography

5.0

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $2,850
Serves Durham, NC

Hi, I'm Danielle & I've been known to hype people up! I'm a creative entrepreneur who's been chasing her dreams since starting my biz at 21. Photography, providing education for photographers, and now podcasting, are kind of my thing! Cheesy teen movies make me happy, and I watch way too much New Girl. I have a slight addiction to white cheddar popcorn, and wine is my true love language. I want to help + hype you up for whatever stage of life you're in, by showing you that you are not alone in your thoughts, feelings or experiences and that you already have everything you could ever need to make your dreams a reality.

“I worked with Danielle as a planner from Lucky Day Events Co. on a recent wedding. Danielle had the whole incredible vendor team cracking up the entire night! She was super professional, but fun, making the guests laugh which of course makes for the best candid/natural photos. She stayed beautifully on time and delivered photos to us and the clients in record time. Literally gave us sneaks to post to social media THAT NIGHT. I can't wait to work with her again on a wedding!”

Chelsea Van Arnam, 5 years ago

Yosaidy Photography

5.0

Classic style
Starts at $2,500
Serves Durham, NC

Hi there, I'm Yosaidy! I am a Venezuelan Photographer based in New York. I am a Graphic Designer and I've been in the United States since 2016. I started doing wedding photography in Venezuela when I was 18 years old, but when I started working in New York it was so different!

“Yosaidy was absolutely amazing from beginning to end. The photos came out even more beautiful than we had imagined and she was so easy to work with. She is an absolute must hire.”

Derek, a year ago

Anna Kait Photo

5.0

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $2,700
Serves Durham, NC

Bringing joy to your day, while creating artistic and emotive images is what I'm all about! My photography is a mix of both editorial and documentary style. I love creative and candid shots while also providing those classic portraits you'll cherish forever.

“Anna is so sweet. She made me feel extremely comfortable from the moment our session started! She is professional, great communication and of course the best part — her photography is stunning! I can’t thank her enough for capturing some maternity photos and look forward to using her again!!”

Samantha Y., 10 months ago

One Vision Photography

5.0

Editorial style
Serves Durham, NC

I'm a Raleigh based photographer that is madly in love with photography. Secondly, I'm a father, husband, and lover of life. I'm truly blessed to have such a wonderful family that supported and encouraged me to further pursue my passion and to start my photography business

“I chose One Vision Photography for my wedding September 16, 2023. Derrick and his team did an amazing job making my husband & I comfortable during our engagement session. From that moment, I knew he would be our preferred photographer for our wedding date as well. Derrick also, shared photos with my husband and I shortly after our wedding date. I did not have to wait an over anticipate the outcome of his awesome work. I highly recommend Derrick for all of your wedding related events.”

Jessica J., 2 years ago

Michelle Gunton Photography

5.0

Photojournalistic style
Serves Durham, NC

Hi, I'm Michelle and I love photographing weddings in Raleigh, NC. I also do destination weddings. My style is photojournalism. I love capturing moments with a creative touch. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who is creative and loves telling a story I'm your gal.

“From the moment I reached out to Michelle, I was impressed by her quick response and felt at ease by her fun and sweet nature. On our wedding day, she was a true master of the timeline, keeping us on schedule while also making us feel relaxed and able to truly enjoy the moment. The final photos were absolutely beautiful and creative, perfectly capturing all the special moments of our day. Michelle's incredible talent and value was evident in the way she seamlessly blended into the background to get the perfect shots, delivering photographs that we will treasure forever.”

Erika B., 5 months ago

Kelly Sullivan Photography

5.0

Editorial style
Serves Durham, NC

I've always loved photography. The ability to freeze those special moments in time to cherish forever is such a strong passion of mine. I love being behind a camera. Whether it's capturing my husband and kids reading a book together or the first time a groom sees his bride. Every photo has it's own story to tell. I live in Raleigh, NC but love to travel, anywhere and everywhere! I can't wait to hear from you and hope to become a part of that special moment in your life!

“Kelly is a joy to work with. She has a way of connecting with her couples to have them look natural and relaxed. Each time she shoots a wedding at our venue she captures different photos of our property. She works hard to get every picture possible and all those special moments!”

Brenda Leeper, 5 years ago

Chelsea Morgan Photography LLC

5.0

Photojournalistic style
Serves Durham, NC

I have always been a very visual person, find happiness in the details, and love people who march to the beat of their own drum. Deep conversations are my kind my thing, and people who are madly in love and aren’t afraid to show it make me very happy. I’m a photographer, yes, but also a storyteller, creative soul, educator, marriage supporter, and hopefully someone you would call your friend.

“She easily fit in with our friends and family and was so easy to collaborate with when we wanted particular shots. She was always there in the right moment capturing candid moments and we absolutely love her style photography and the way she works with natural light. She was an absolute joy to work with and we could not be happier with our photos.”

Candice B., 2 years ago

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Total One AP

Editorial style
Starts at $1,999
Serves Durham, NC

We take pride in capturing your vision of your perfect day, whether it's a Birthday party, Wedding, Engagement, Couples shoot, or just a Self Portrait. No matter what the occasion, we are here to capture those moments in time.

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Joe Payne Photography

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $4,000
Serves Durham, NC

Hi, I’m Joe and I’m a Raleigh wedding photographer & portrait photographer specialising in a combination of documentary-style photojournalism and fine art portraiture. Thanks for stopping by my site and having a look around. Hopefully, you’re reading this as you like what you’ve seen in my wedding photography galleries. If so, you obviously have amazing taste!

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Jhagan Photography

Editorial style
Starts at $3,200
Serves Durham, NC

I'm a west coast girl who fell in love with the south! I live in Cary, NC with my husband and our 3 children and I am crazy about life here! If I'm not photographing someone, you can usually find me losing at board games to my kids or looking for an adventure! I absolutely love to travel and experience new things! My favorite food is egg rolls and every year we make them home-made on my birthday! I love watching Marvel movies, taking yoga classes and checking out local breweries. That's a little of my story, I'd love to help you tell yours!

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Stephen Alexander Photography

Classic style
Starts at $2,100
Serves Durham, NC

My name is Stephen Alexander and I’m a Photographer and Videographer. For over a decade the vision has been the same. Create beautiful and compelling images that capture the most important moments in your life. Every day I wake with a sense of urgency to create and capture special moments in life through photography and video. Every photo and scene I capture is a moment in time that you can look back on and remember your special occasion.