The Best Wedding Photographers in Emerald Isle, NC

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887 Wedding Photographers in Emerald Isle, NC

Collections by Dayna 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,999
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

After being around weddings for years, I've found my place in specializing in intimate weddings, where I aim to encapsulate the distinct essence of every couple's love story through my lens. From the quiet glances to the joyous tears, having had the privilege to witness and immortalize numerous heartfelt moments, I'm dedicated to ensuring that your wedding day is documented in a way that resonates profoundly with your unique journey together.

Dayna is so great! She has such an incredible eye for photos and has a really beautiful way of catching moments. She also has a personality/demeanor that is so easy to get along with, and I really vibed with her. We got our wedding photos back in 5 weeks, and they are all absolutely GORGEOUS. She listened to what we wanted and what we were nervous for (and repeated it back to us to make sure she understood). I am so happy we booked Dayna and I wholeheartedly recommend her to other couples planning their wedding!
Julia, a year ago
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Ellen LeRoy Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Emerald Isle, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000

When I started wedding photography 15 years ago, I wanted to create stunning pictures that showed off my technical skills. Those skills are helpful, but they are no longer the focus of my attention. You are. Now, my goal is to make sure you have the best wedding possible, and that you remember as many moments and details as possible. You may think you'll remember it all, but life moves on and you'll forget more than you expect. I'm here to remind you what your wedding day was like, how much you love your family and friends, and why you got married. I'm excited to help you have a wonderful wedding full of beautifully captured moments.

Ellen has been one of our area's top photographers for more than 15 years. She is knowledgeable about weddings and but also someone who is comfortable to be around. She is capable of handling any situation and directing when needed, but also relaxed, funny, and caring about her clients' feelings and experience. She's the best of both worlds and will take great care of you on your wedding day.
Dave, 6 years ago
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Naomi Culley Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,650
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

I am a wedding photographer based out of the Outer Banks, NC. I cover destination weddings and elopements all over the United States. My goal is to not just be another vendor but more like a friend on your big day! I will always be your biggest hype girl but I can also take control and get things done. I have several years of experience in the wedding coordination world as well so you will never find another photographer more in-tune with the flow of a wedding day and all the details that go into making it so special!

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10/10 recommend Naomi Culley Photography for your wedding or event! She is beyond talented and 100% knocked it out of the park for our wedding on Nov. 11th. She is an absolute pleasure to work with, has the best and sweetest personality. Naomi, Erik and I can’t thank you and Brittany enough for being a part of our special day! You really captured us and our families in the most perfect way. We are obsessed with the photos already! We are forever grateful for you!
Kacie S., 3 years ago
Natalie Heim Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

Capturing the magic of your wedding day through the perfect blend of candid photojournalism and timeless portraiture. I offer a relaxed and unobtrusive approach that captures moments as they happen naturally, while still giving guidance when needed and setting aside time for guided portraits.

I have teamed with many wedding photographers over the years, and I can truly say that Natalie is one of the best out there. She captures the beauty of the big day and is so pleasant to be around. She's always on time and puts everyone at ease with her calm personality. I recommend her all the time to brides and grooms here on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. You'll be very pleased with Natalie, I promise.
Rev. Jay Bowman, 6 years ago
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Allie Miller Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,595
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

Hello, I am a hybrid (analog & digital) wedding photographer based in Eastern North Carolina, and I enjoy traveling regularly across the state, throughout the country, and internationally. My ethos is to be an unobtrusive observer, documenting the genuine, unscripted moments of your day as they naturally unfold. I believe the most beautiful photographs aren't the ones that are posed, but the quiet, fleeting glances and heartfelt laughter shared between you and your loved ones. Hope to connect soon!

We loved working with Allie Miller Photography for our wedding! Allie was so attentive, caring and compassionate throughout the planning process and on our big day. She has a great energy about her - funny and outgoing - that put us at ease. Allie did a beautiful job capturing the feel of our wedding through her photography. She used the venue's gorgeous natural light to enhance our portraits, which turned out wonderfully. We have a great variety of natural, posed and artistic shots that showcase Allie's good eye for detail. She was able to beautifully capture us, our families and the venue in her signature warm, bright style. The final edited photos are just what we hoped for to remember our special day. We'd highly recommend Allie Miller Photography to other couples looking for an attentive, talented wedding photographer who will capture the spirit of your wedding with beauty and care.
Shannon C., 2 years ago
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Courtney Hathaway Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

Born and raised on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, I’ve been capturing love stories for over 18 years. Married to my high school sweetheart and raising our two boys on this little sandbar we call home, I’m inspired by family, connection, and the coast. I create images that feel modern yet timeless - blending classic elegance with natural, editorial moments. OBX based, serving couples on the Outer Banks and beyond, with winters spent in Costa Rica. Let’s tell your story.

If you need a photographer, Courtney Hathaway is the one to hire! Fun, caring and talented are just a few words to begin with. My husband and I are both camera shy and from day 1 of shooting our engagement, Courtney made us feel comfortable and confident. We had a giant wedding party and a toddler on board, no prob for Courtney! Everyone has expressed to us how fun she made our wedding shoot and how gorgeous all the photos turned out. She certainly knows how to work with big groups, shy couples, and little kids! We've worked with her through pouring rain from a tropical depression (wedding day), whipping winds on a beach (engagement shoot), and a perfect warm sunset surprise engagement by the sound. Every single time, she pulls through and creates timeless beautiful galleries.
Paige, 2 years ago
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Mere Crockett Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

My business of photography started in 1997 when shooting images for Real Estate Catalogs. From there Mere’s love grew into landscapes, surfing and interesting details of our lives. Studied in California, Costa Rica and Virginia, she often can be found near the sea to enjoy some surf and the spectacular surroundings of coastal life. Mere Crockett Photography is based out of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina-where it’s still small enough to call a town. Mere Crockett specializes in Boudoir, Engagements, Weddings, LGBT Wedding Photography, Families, Seniors & Prom, and Headshots.

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I've had the pleasure of teaming with Meredith many many times over the years for very happy weddings. Not only does she have one of the best smiles on the beach, but she is an excellent photographer who always makes couples feel comfortable, and that makes for way better photos. She's always on time and never in a rush. I'm honored to write this recommendation for Meredith. You'll love her.
Rev. Jay Bowman, 5 years ago
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Maria Kandalova Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

I created my signature style by blending lifestyle photography and fine art image retouching. Being a desperate romantic, I devote a huge part of my photography journey to the wedding and engegment photography. My goal is to create your family heirlooms, the images that you will cherish forever!

Maria Kandalova Photography LLC captured our wedding day in a way that still takes our breath away. From our first conversation, Maria was direct and enthusiastic about understanding our vision, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. She paid close attention to every detail, from the small moments between us to the bigger scenes with our guests, and her professionalism showed in every frame. We were thrilled to get sneak peeks just two days after our wedding, and the full gallery did not disappoint. Maria was easy to work with throughout the entire process and genuinely cared about making our day special. We would absolutely recommend her to any couple looking for a photographer who delivers exceptional work.
Karly C., a month ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 
Rating: 4.9 (97 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

More than a decade ago, two sisters - knew there had to be a better way to allow talented photographers and videographers to focus on what they do best -- create gorgeous art -- while providing couples with better support in the planning process. Together, they created an all-inclusive, stress-free environment where couples can choose from talented local photographers and videographers and work with a small team of planning experts equipped and eager to make everything a success. With the pressure gone, you can truly enjoy your big day. Relax and rest assured that all the emotional and moments will be documented with unmatched quality.

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I used OLAS for my wedding in February and I chose Sarah for my photographer and Tyler for the videographer and they were absolutely amazing. The team itself at OLAS was amazing with communicating and going over every detail of my big day. Thank you , thank you and thank you for capturing the best day of my life !
Dominique T., 4 months ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 
Rating: 5.0 (81 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC
  • Offer

Hello! We are Christian and Ana. We have put together the best wedding photo & video team in America. Whether you are camera shy or not, you will get beautiful photos with us. That's why couples are raving about us: we get beautiful photos out of EVERY SINGLE WEDDING!

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The Talented Photographer was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, Alec's communication style was fun, professional, and incredibly personable. He had a true passion for his craft that shone through in every interaction. The quality of Alec's work was absolutely stunning - we got a wonderful variety of candids, formal shots, and editorial-style pictures that captured all the special moments of our day. Alec has an incredible eye for the right shots, and the final photos are absolutely gorgeous. Despite a complicated location schedule that I was worried about, Alec made the whole day seamless, traveling to over 4 different spots to ensure we got all the groupings and special shots we wanted. Alec truly went above and beyond, and we had such a great time working with him. I'm obsessed with the pictures and would give him an 11/10 rating!
Michelle M., 2 years ago
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Anchor Studios Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (71 reviews)
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  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

I’m Edgar, an HTX-raised native with Salvadorian roots. I am the owner, creative director, and lead photographer at Anchor Studios Photography. I'm a wedding and elopement photographer based out of Pittsburgh, PA! However, the stories I capture don't start and end there. I love to travel to capture stories all around the world.

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Anchor Studios Photography was an incredible partner for our wedding day. From the moment we first spoke with Edgar, his communication was on point, attentive, responsive, friendly, and professional. The quality of their work was simply amazing - their photos are timeless, professional, and extremely detailed oriented. We were especially impressed when another photographer had to cancel last minute, and Edgar stepped in seamlessly, presenting his services to us in a very prepared and professional manner. Throughout the day, the Anchor Studios team was flexible, punctual, caring, organized, knowledgeable, and had great time management, ensuring our wedding day went off without a hitch. We are thrilled with the beautiful, lasting memories they captured for us. We couldn’t have picked a better team and would recommend them to anybody without question.
Daniela E., 8 months ago
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White Fox Wedding Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (57 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC
  • Offer

Hi there! We're Justin + Nicole, the owners of White Fox - Local with no fees. With 600+ 5-star reviews, our goal is to SAVE you money while giving you the best. We formed White Fox in 2018 after struggling to find an affordable + quality wedding photographer. Now we run our own small business catering to just that! Your package includes: -Custom packages to fit every budget -Editing style -Photo style (candid or posed) -1 or 2 photographers -All-inclusive packages - Edited digital images - Print release -Video options -Just $350 retainer -Payment plans *Get a custom quote with our current $500 off special*

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The White Fox Photography team was AMAZING for our wedding day! Both photographers were wonderful and captured the day beautifully. Their fun personalities eased the nerves that typically come with wedding days and group photos - they helped us pose (which was so helpful as a couple of awkward non-photo people), captured perfect candids with all of our guests, and made sure to get photos of our decor, venue, dress, etc. for the perfect wedding day photo album. We were initially worried about quality given how affordable their packages were, but they truly just want to provide the best service as a family- and veteran-owned company without making couples break the bank. We chose the documentary editing style and loved the quality of the photos. Also, they gave us SO many edited photos (500) with a full album in less than 30 days after the wedding. I cannot recommend their team enough!
Ashlyn R., 2 months ago
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HLS Photography GA 
Rating: 5.0 (55 reviews)
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  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

Hey There! I’m Hannah - an Intimate Wedding Photographer originally from the coast of Virginia but stumbled my way to the North Georgia Mountains which I now proudly call home! I love finding new adventures while exploring new places! I started my Photography journey capturing families but soon realized that my heart was completely drawn to capturing love & the bond that two people share! I describe my photography style as more Candid & Story-Telling driven with a soft, nostalgic film influence! I have a strong focus on genuine emotions over stiff posing, capturing the intimate in-between moments that just feel natural and timeless!

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She was so quick, the pics came out great, and she was on time and fantastic to be around. We got out pictures back fast and just overall a perfect experience
Ava H., 2 years ago
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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (47 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

Awarded Best of Zola
My partner and I hired Sean for our engagement photos and we were extremely impressed! He was super helpful in helping us pose and very skilled in the ways he used lighting to capture our best features. He captured really genuine moments with such skill. He also made sure the job was well done and he got all the photos that we could have wanted. We had a blast working with him! The photos are stunning and I genuinely can’t stop looking at them! My partner and I tend to feel awkward getting our picture taken but Sean created such a comfortable space for us. We would highly recommend booking Sean.
Sydney and J., 2 years ago
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Holly Castillo Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (44 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

I am a California-based wedding photographer specializing in hybrid 35mm film and digital coverage for couples who value authentic, emotional storytelling. With over 10 years of experience, I takes a documentary approach—focusing on real moments, natural movement, and timeless imagery. Based in California, I offer fully customizable, a la carte collections including full-day wedding coverage, intimate elopements, engagement sessions, additional photographers, and optional Super 8 films. My work is ideal for laid-back, intentional couples drawn to the texture and nostalgia of film with the reliability of digital.

Awarded Best of Zola
This has taken me a little while to get to writing as after wedding day life has been a little chaotic but wanted to express praise where it was well deserved. Holly exceeded my husband and I's expectations as our photographer on our wedding day. Not only was she extremely professional, but she was kind, personable and very helpful. The photos ended up coming out GORGEOUS! We just could not be happier with her and are definitely going to be recommending her to anyone seeking a photographer.
Chelsea H., 2 years ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 
Rating: 5.0 (44 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

The company has done over 400 weddings for the last 5 years, so we use these experiences to provide quality services. We also provide discount for Military/Veterans and teachers. We have serviced 42 states so far. We offer both photo and video services. Quicker turnaround time compare to most companies. Our shooting style of is photojournalistic, natural & CINEMATIC. Our editing style is very easygoing & flexible. Our biggest markets are the following: FL, New England area, PA, IL, DMV area, Tri-State area, Southern CA, MI, OH, CO.

Awarded Best of Zola
The entire experience from when we booked with them to our wedding day was stress free. They directed us on how to pose and worked really well with the other vendors we had that day. The pictures came out looking amazing. They are really amazing at what they do. I would recommend them to anyone that's looking for a great team to capture their special day.
Sarah and J., a year ago
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Laura and Rachel Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (42 reviews)
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  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

We believe your wedding photos should feel as iconic as the day itself — timeless, luminous, and completely you. As a mother-daughter team with 15+ years of experience, we've documented hundreds of beautiful weddings from the breathtaking West Coast to the historic charm of the East. We bring two generations of artistry, intuition, and heart to every celebration. Our couples love beautiful light, intimate moments, and weddings that feel unmistakably like them. If that sounds like you, we'd love to be part of your story.

Awarded Best of Zola
Laura and Rachel absolutely blew us away in every single way. From the very beginning, the two of them made us feel more like their family than simply clients who were paying them for a service. It took us less than 24 hours after our first meeting with them to know they were who we wanted on our wedding day, and I am SO glad we did. They made us feel totally comfortable in front of the camera and more than that, they made it FUN. We felt special and joyful and so full of love the entire time we worked with them. They made our day flow flawlessly, keeping us on track while still letting us ENJOY the day. They just went above and beyond in every way - whether it be getting down on their knees to help me switch into my reception shoes or running around cocktail hour to find the friend who was in charge of bustling my dress, they did so much more than just take our photos. But those photos… let me tell you, when I first saw our sneak previews, I full on cried. And the full gallery, OH MAN. I don’t know how they managed to perfectly capture every emotion we felt that day while still making us look amazing (my husband and I were definitely ugly crying for a good portion of our first look couples portraits!), but I can’t even put into words what it felt like to look at those photos for the first time. Simply put - we’re obsessed with these two. Laura and Rachel have our business for LIFE. I’m already trying to plan a ten year vow renewal just so we can share the day with them again! (Kidding, but not really ;) ). Take it from me - hiring these two will be the easiest and best decision you will make during your wedding planning process. We love you, Laura and Rachel!!!
Christy & J., 4 years ago
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Banker Creative 
Rating: 5.0 (41 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

Banker Creative is a small business consisting of myself, Joe, and my wife Ashley. We are a Husband + Wife Creative Team that specializes in documenting weddings. We call Ohio home, but we are grateful to have the opportunity to continue to capture weddings all over the country. So far we have worked in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington DC. We can't wait to visit more states and experience new places!

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Joe was amazing! He directed everyone so well and captured every moment perfectly! From the beginning of the day to the very end, he was there to capture everything and had so many wonderful poses and ideas. He was so easy to work with, worked wonderfully with some of the other people we had there, took all of our requests and made them work, and was very patient with our more active photo takers! We highly recommend Joe to everyone who wants their special day captured forever!
Marcus M., 9 months ago
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Alina M Photography Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (41 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

Alina M Studios is a Catholic/Christian based husband and wife team committed to capturing the start of every bride and groom’s adventure story! Alina and Gabe have been married for over 20 years, have captured weddings all across the country and the Caribbean, Hawaii, and even some parts of South America. We love to witness the vows of our couples and capture every special moment. We are proud to say we have never missed an important moment and we hope that our natural, candid, documentary style is something you hope to have for your special day too!

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From start to finish, working with Alina was an amazing experience! She captured every special moment of our baby shower so beautifully, and the photos exceeded all of our expectations. She has a great eye for detail and perfectly captured the love, joy, and emotion of the day. She made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, was professional, kind, and so easy to work with. We couldn’t be happier with how our pictures turned out—they’re memories we’ll cherish forever. If you’re looking for someone to capture life’s most special moments, I can’t recommend her enough. Thank you for giving us such beautiful memories of our baby shower that we’ll treasure for years to come!
Amber L., a month ago
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Enamored Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (40 reviews)
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  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

Thank you for visiting our profile! I'm Mel (Lead Photographer) and my spicy latin queen, wife and BFF, Alegna is the second shooter. We are passionate about making our couples feel at ease in front of the camera so they can fully be present in the moment, while we capture authentic images true to you and your love story. Our motto is, "Love the moment. Live it forever."

Awarded Best of Zola
Enamored Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. Their communication style was on point and professional from start to finish. The quality of their work was truly outstanding - the pictures they captured were incredibly high quality and beautifully done. They were on time and diligent, making sure to capture every moment we imagined. If you are in search of a top-notch photographer for your wedding, search no further than Enamored Photography!
Angel S., 2 years ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to; let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

Awarded Best of Zola
Heather and her team are literally amazing. She helped me in so many ways. She’s not just your photographer, she’s everything you could need before and during your wedding. Heather is a lifetime friend for me now and I couldn’t be more honored to have her capture our day. She goes above and beyond to help you, whether it’s her guides that she has made herself or even just a little text asking if you need anything. Even on the day of, she’s right there if you need her. She is SO fun and I just can’t say enough things about her
Kassidy S., 2 years ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

Hey, hey my name is Ali. NY-based, but working nation-wide, I'm a wedding photographer who captures experiences, genuine love, authentic characters, and immortalizes precious memories. I focus on visualizing how it felt to live your wedding day, while also crafting editorializations simply for the sake of intentional, living art. I am adamant that everyone, of all genders and orientations, any ethnicity, culture, or faith, all shapes, ages, and abilities, are welcome and I’d be delighted to work with you.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ali was such a pleasure to work with and she captured both our wedding day and engagement photos perfectly! Besides for being incredibly smart and easy to work with she is also incredibly talented. Just the sneak peak of wedding photos we’ve gotten back are beautiful and perfectly capture the energy of our wedding day. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
Emily H., 2 years ago
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Dana Daeche Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (35 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

Dana Daeche is a light and airy but colorful photographer based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dana specializes in weddings, engagements and senior portraits in coastal and garden settings. From natural light to using flash in dark spaces, Dana is well versed in making sure your photos will be properly lit and beautiful.

From the very first time we met her, I just knew she was the right choice. She has such happy, positive energy! You genuinely want her around because she makes everything feel lighter and more fun. Dana has a natural ability to connect with people. She worked seamlessly with everyone throughout the entire day and evening, and so many of our guests commented on how much they loved her. Dana truly went above and beyond, capturing so many meaningful moments. Her turnaround time was impressively quick, and she has been incredibly responsive and easy to communicate with every step of the way. Most importantly, her photos are beautiful and truly captured the spirit of our day. We are so grateful we trusted her with something so meaningful. She is truly wonderful, and I would recommend her without hesitation.
Janet, 4 months ago
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Bohemewinterphotography 
Rating: 5.0 (35 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

I’m based in North Georgia, but always happy to travel wherever the love (and the good vibes) take me... I believe wedding photos should be the kind you hold onto forever ..the ones that make you feel something every single time you look at them. If you’re loving my work and feel like we might be the right fit, I’d love to connect! I take on a limited number of weddings each year so I can really get to know my couples. You’re not just another booking to me.. I truly care about creating a connection, capturing your story, and hopefully becoming friends along the way (besties if we’re lucky!!

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I have to say Ivanna is amazing to work with and all around very personable. I love her attention to the small details that make all her work stand out! Cannot wait to see where her work takes her!
Kelsey, 2 years ago
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Evan Taylor Studio 
Rating: 5.0 (33 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

We are photographers for hire with a love for candid moments and a modern, fine art aesthetic. Evan is your point person and lead photographer. He has been shooting weddings, portraits, and brand work for over 6 years. Gabrielle’s background lies in visual arts and theatre, and comes well into play during creative decision making. Her attention to detail and eye for beauty is unmatched. We look forward to partnering with you to create and capture, whatever the story.

Awarded Best of Zola
Evan took our vision and ran with it, creating the most beautiful images and capturing everything with such an impressive artistic eye. He cares so much about his craft that he even threw in film and polaroid shots (something we REALLY wanted, but it was not in the budget). My husband doesn't love being in front of the camera, but he has never felt more at ease. Evan is not only endlessly talented as a photographer, but he's a wonderful mix of professional and cool, calm, and collected. If you want images that are unique, beautiful, and made with great care, go with Evan Taylor Studio :)
Cadyn, 2 years ago
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Carson Lillard Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (31 reviews)
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  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

Hi, I’m Carson, and I’m based in Columbia, SC! I have been photographing weddings and elopements for over seven years! I was born and raised in East Tennessee but have lived all over the country. While my primary focus is wedding photography, I am also a biologist, which brought me to this beautiful state. I love expressing my creative side through photography and witnessing the joy it brings to my clients. I specialize in a blend of editorial and documentary-style photography. I aim to capture natural moments as the day unfolds, but I’m also happy to give gentle guidance when needed.

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We have no regrets with Carson photographing our surprise proposal and engagement photos! There were a lot unknown variables on the day of the proposal and Carson was very flexible and helpful through it all. She even came back out the next morning to finish our engagement session because of a surprise rain storm. She is kind and knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Book her for your engagement, you won't regret it!
Jacob L., 9 months ago
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Vision Forward Media, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (31 reviews)
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  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

At Vision Forward Media LLC, based in Georgia, I specialize in capturing the authentic, heartfelt moments that make your wedding unforgettable. I love working with fun, laid-back couples, ensuring your photography experience is stress-free and full of joy. Whether it’s a rustic barn, lush garden, or cityscape, I craft timeless images that reflect your unique love story one genuine moment at a time

Vision Forward Media, LLC was an excellent choice for our wedding photography. Their communication style was very efficient, which helped our wedding day run smoothly. I love their work and their style, which is comparable to some of the trendy styles I've seen on social media. Vision Forward Media was there for our entire day, and their team was very professional. They set clear expectations about what to expect, and they exceeded those expectations. I am overall pleased with their work and professionalism, and most of all, they were able to capture my beautiful wife on our special day, a day we will remember forever. Thank you Vision Forward Media for your expertise and time - we will cherish these photos forever. Highly recommended.
Tony M., 2 years ago
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Focused On Life Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC
  • Offer

Hi! I'm Brayley, owner of Focused On Life Photography LLC, a Full-Time, Published, Destination Wedding + Lifestyle Photography business, & I would LOVE to be your wedding photographer! Since 2023, we at FLP LLC have been focused on capturing all of life's precious milestones in a natural, earthy, classic & candid style. From your first inquiry, to your wedding day, & to hopefully many more milestones in the future, we are here to make your photography dream a reality in a way that feels authentic to you. With us, you don't need to worry about things like how to pose -- all you need to do on your day is smile & relax! We'll take it from there.

Awarded Best of Zola
I truly cannot say enough amazing things about Brayley. From start to finish, she was hands down one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding. I originally found her on Instagram and immediately fell in love with her work. From our very first consultation, I knew I wanted her as our photographer. She was so incredibly sweet, knowledgeable, and intentional with the questions she asked. She genuinely wanted to get to know us and make sure our personalities, vision, and overall vibe were a good fit for her photography style — and that level of care continued through the entire process. Once we booked her, she made everything SO easy. She checked in with us throughout the planning process, sent update emails, always offered to help however she could, and gave us the most detailed resources to prepare for the wedding day. She had checklists for detail photos, preference sheets, planning documents — seriously, everything you could possibly think of. I never once felt like I had to wonder what she needed from me because she had already thought of it. And then came the wedding day… Brayley was absolutely INCREDIBLE. We only booked her without a second photographer, and somehow she managed to capture our entire night so perfectly. She was everywhere without ever feeling intrusive. She never made us feel rushed or stressed, even when we were running a little behind while getting ready. She rolled with everything, kept things moving, and somehow even managed to wrangle all of the boys and get every group photo we wanted. What I loved most, though, was how much I trusted her creatively. We gave her the freedom to do what she does best, and she gave us photos that are more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. She captured the big moments, the tiny moments, the emotions, the people we love, and so many little pieces of our wedding that I didn’t even realize were happening at the time. Looking through our gallery genuinely feels like reliving our wedding night. I tear up EVERY SINGLE TIME I look through our photos. She didn’t just give us beautiful wedding pictures — she gave my husband and me the ability to go back and experience one of the best nights of our lives over and over again. If you are looking at Brayley’s work and considering booking her, DO IT. There is absolutely no one else I would have wanted behind the camera on our wedding day. She is talented, organized, patient, kind, creative, and just an absolute joy to work with. Brayley, THANK YOU for capturing our wedding so beautifully and giving us photos we will treasure for the rest of our lives. I truly cannot recommend you enough.
Sabrina P., 20 days ago
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Zack Bradley Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Emerald Isle, NC

Zack Bradley is a destination wedding photographer based in South Carolina. Blending documentary honesty and emotion with an editorial eye to create striking, story-rich images for couples hosting elevated celebrations across the U.S. and beyond. Built over a decade of visual storytelling, Zack's approach to weddings is based on quiet presence and deep intention to draw out what’s genuine, unscripted, and emotionally impactful. Bright yet true to color, filmic, and grounded in the belief that beauty lies in the details and in-between moments. Available throughout the U.S. and for destination weddings worldwide.

Zack Bradley Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with. They were quick and easy communicators, always responding promptly to any questions or requests. Their work was simply stunning - a sharp, beautiful style that captured all the special moments of the wedding day. The final photos were absolutely breathtaking, and I would highly recommend Zack Bradley Photography to any couple looking for a talented wedding photographer.
Samantha R, 2 years ago