The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Shallotte, NC

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242 Wedding Photographers in Shallotte, NC

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Malia Lynn Photos 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,240
  • Serves Shallotte, NC
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Hi, my name is Malia! I am a photographer based in Wilmington, NC. I specialize in Weddings, families and newborns. I have always been passionate about photography and I started when I was young with a little camera my mom got me from a thrift store and just grown from there. Since then, I have worked with other photographers and my mother who owns a wedding rental company so I know my way around weddings. When I am not taking pictures, you can find me exploring with my little family!

Awarded Best of Zola
Choosing a photographer for our wedding was crucial, and Malia surpassed all expectations. From our initial “meeting” to receiving our stunning photos, every interaction was smooth and professional. Malia possesses an incredible talent for blending into the background while capturing the most beautiful and raw moments of our special day. Reviewing our wedding album felt like experiencing the entire event again; each photo perfectly conveyed the emotions and memories I felt on my special day. Her ability to capture candid moments discreetly is truly remarkable. Throughout the wedding and reception, I hardly noticed her presence, yet the photos she captured were nothing short of magical. Malia has an exceptional eye and mad dog editing skills! Although I hope to never marry again, I can confidently say that I would choose Malia for any future photography needs. If you're seeking a photographer who not only takes breathtaking photos but also understands the significance of capturing genuine moments, look no further than Malia. She will undoubtedly surpass your expectations and deliver timeless memories that you will cherish forever. Thank you Malia!!!
Christina M., a year ago
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Terah Hoobler Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

Congratulations!! What an exciting time in your life! I am truly honored that you have taken then time to consider me as your wedding photographer. Here's some fun facts about me... I am obsessed with sunsets, pickles are my favorite food, and espresso and tequila are my favorite drinks! I'm a mom of 3 teenagers, I have photographed a living president, and I've always lived close to water, but the mountains are my favorite place! Frank Sinatra is my favorite singer, I've acted in a movie, and I've watched every Marvel movie in chronological order. My biggest bucket list item is to travel the world and photograph in other countries!

Terah Hoobler Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our very first interaction, Terah was personable, knowledgeable, and professional. She took the time beforehand to discuss her plans for the day so there were no surprises, and made sure she knew every shot we wanted captured on our wedding day. Terah's attention to detail and creative eye resulted in the most beautiful photos of our wedding and my bridal portraits. The best photographers are worth giving a good portion of your budget to, and Terah is worth every penny! We are thrilled with the final results and couldn't recommend her highly enough.
Jennifer, a year ago
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Tidal Marsh Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,450
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

I began my photography business in 2013, after completing an associates degree in Portrait Studio Management. I am passionate about creating timeless memories through photography. With a mixed style of editorial and creative posing, I strive to create portraits my clients are proud of. Images that they will display in their home and share with family through the years to come.

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Tidal Marsh Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding photographer. From the very first interaction, Sarah and her team demonstrated a professional, timely, and organized communication style that put us at ease throughout the entire process. Their work is truly exceptional - sharp, timeless, creative, and purposeful. Sarah captured all of the little details of our special day perfectly, from the rings and invitation to the final kiss. When the rain continued to fall, Sarah's clear umbrellas became the perfect prop in some of our favorite wedding photos. I look at the photos she took every day, as they hang in our entryway for everyone to see. I am so glad we chose Tidal Marsh Photography - their talent and attention to detail made our wedding day truly unforgettable.
Emma, 6 months ago
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Colette Van Hooft Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

I’ve been photographing weddings for over 7 years and have experience shooting all kinds of weddings. My style is timeless storytelling with a focus on natural, candid moments, and true nostalgiac essence through hybrid shooting digital and 35mm film.

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Colette is the most incredible photographer and human being! She made our day so special and go off without a hitch. She is so creative with her photography and she really specializes in capturing moments in your wedding day and not just your typical posed photos. When we look at our photos from the day I can feel each moment she captured as if I'm still living in it and I can never thank her enough for giving us that!
Bryce M., 7 months ago
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Bella Lumiere Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

Our philosophy is simple. We create beautiful images and videos for you to relive your special day today, tomorrow, and forever. They are the moments and looks that you'll want to cherish forever... the ones that you'll frame in your home for years to come. We are traveling husband and wife wedding photographers and videographers for the classic, fun-loving Bride or Groom, portrait photographers for high school and college seniors, families, and kiddos, and full of information, resources, and tips that we’d love to share with you so you get the most out of your photography experience with us!

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This is the second time we have used Bella Lumiere Photography and we couldn’t be more satisfied. They do an absolutely amazing job during their sessions. They made us feel so comfortable while taking our pictures and made us feel so special when we got them back. We are so in love with our engagement shoot and we will be using them for our wedding as well and cannot wait! I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting picture for a special occasion or even just wanting some professional pictures done! They are a genuine couple and do amazing work!
Taylor, 4 years ago
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Pait Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

At Pait Photography, we are an inclusive business who recognizes that love is love, whatever form it comes in. We strive to make your photography experience as easy and comfortable as possible. We know that not everyone loves being in front of a camera. From the camera-shy, to the natural model: we do everything in our power to make sure everyone is completely satisfied with their session. We're here to work with you every step of the way, on your terms, with photography services that meet your individual needs.

Matt and Kristen are incredible photographers and wonderfully kind people, too. Truly, I cannot recommend them enough. They work tirelessly to ensure your moments are captured with ease, fun, and timeless beauty. Their ability to work together and read each other’s minds makes your event/session seamless. They are wonderful at what they do and it shows, in person and by what is captured through the lens. What they include in their photo packages are also unmatched in the industry, especially for the price, you won't regret booking them for your event(s).
Brenna K., a year ago
Sammy Cald Photo, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

Here for the laid-back adventurous kind of humans wanting to hold on to moments in time. I'm so excited you found me in your search for a wedding, portrait, or just-because photographer! I love meeting new people who enjoy a good laugh and find the magic in the little things in life. I don't think you ever need a reason to get photos taken and I hope I can help you see yourselves as you really are. I can't wait to meet you and hear more about your big dreams and ideas. If you're interested in pricing, please reach out via my website **ONLY**!! sammycaldphoto .com/inquire.

Sammy Cald Photo, LLC was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the first interaction, their communication style was amazing. She was so sweet and made us feel super comfortable. The quality of their work was simply beautiful and perfect - the lighting in all of our photos is breathtaking. Sammy and her husband brought the best energy to our special day and truly captured the beauty and joy of the occasion. They were super easy to work with, felt like family, and we would absolutely use them again for any future photoshoot. We are thrilled with the incredible photos that will allow us to relive our wedding day for years to come.
Sydney S., a year ago
Meagan Forbes Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

It’s life’s simple moments that really get me inspired. Endless sun soaked walks with my pup Ollie + husband Michael, thrifting, vegging out on the beach until I've lost track of time, coffee shops with pals, testing out a new vegan recipe, or sharing a glass of wine with the people that I love. I live for the small, slow, nostalgic moments. Growing up, I was a quiet observer, always dreaming and creating. My desire to photograph + document grew so organically, and now I'm lucky enough to say that I have been photographing professionally for nine years, and truly never see myself stopping.

Meagan Forbes Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the very first interaction, Meagan and her team were friendly, easy-going, and had a great sense of humor that immediately put us at ease. On the day of the wedding, they seamlessly blended into the background and captured incredible, natural-looking photos that truly reflected the casual yet special vibe we were going for. All of our friends have been raving about how amazing the photos turned out - Meagan has an incredible eye for detail and the ability to make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. We could not be happier with the value and quality of service we received, and highly recommend Meagan Forbes Photography to any couple looking for an amazing wedding photographer.
Reagan, 6 months ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 
Rating: 4.9 (89 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Shallotte, 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 had the best experience with OLAS! From engagement photos to the wedding, Graham was our photographer and he was excellent! He is super quick and officiant. We wanted to make sure we would have ample time with our guests at our wedding and not waste too much time on photos and Graham made that happen. He was so quick it almost didn't seem like I was even ready for the photo to be taken, but sure enough when my sneak peaks came back, they were all breath taking and amazing, I can't even choose one. He knows what he is doing, the right lighting, the right camera settings, and captures the most special moments that we will forever cherish and relive through for the rest of our lives. The entire entourage, including the videographer was also so amazing, friendly, funny, and engaging. Thank you OLAS for capturing the best day of our lives!
Christina M., a year ago
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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (46 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Shallotte, 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

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Portraits by Sean was truly a blessing from the Lord for our wedding! Sean was professional, proactive, and communicative from the start, and approached our day with such care, kindness, and intentionality—it was clear he sees his work as a calling, not just a job. He’s not just a photographer—he’s a storytelling artist. He beautifully captured the love, joy, and sacredness of what God was doing in our covenant, and how special it was to share that day with our loved ones. His photos bring those moments back so vividly. He was flexible, kind, and truly a joy to work with. The quality of his work is unmatched—truly high-caliber. We thank God for him and will cherish these memories forever. Highly, highly recommend!
Cassandra, 20 days ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Shallotte, 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. For 2025, we have 140+ weddings booked in 37 different states. 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.

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I have always felt uncomfortable in front of a camera and because of this I was so nervous of how they would come out. Well let me tell you….they came out STUNNING. Mike and Joseph from Ledd made both of us feel so comfortable and actually made it enjoyable. They were so creative with ideas to get amazing shots, including a really cool long exposure to capture the nighttime sky. I couldn’t have asked for a better team or more beautiful photos.
Erin T., 4 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (35 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Shallotte, 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.

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Heather Christine Photo Film was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From our very first interaction, their communication was thorough, clear, and kind - they made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. On the day of our wedding, they were efficient, organized, and ensured that everything ran smoothly. They even left a sweet audio message on our guest book, which was such a thoughtful and personal touch. Their work was truly worth every penny, and we are thrilled with the beautiful photos and video that captured all the special moments of our big day. We highly recommend Heather Christine Photo Film to any couple planning their wedding!
Emily M., 7 months ago
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Alina M Photography Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (32 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Shallotte, 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!

Awarded Best of Zola
Absolutely amazing experience! Our wedding photos turned out better than we ever imagined. Alina had captured every special moment perfectly — professional, friendly, and incredibly talented. Highly recommend!”
Anna J., 6 months ago
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Editorial Wedding Photographer - Sarah Coates 
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Shallotte, NC
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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
Working with Sarah Coates was a wonderful experience. Sarah's communication style was professional, clear, collaborative, efficient, and informative throughout the entire process. Her skilled, experienced, detailed, and talented approach resulted in visually appealing, upscale photos that we will cherish forever. Sarah provided clear posing instructions and ensured we captured all the key moments. She was kind-hearted, soft-spoken, and extremely intelligent, which put us at ease on our special day. We are so grateful to have had Sarah capture our wedding in such a beautiful way.
Hannah G., 10 months ago
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Casie Weathers Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (25 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

Currently booking for 2026 & 2027 I've been photographing weddings & couples for 11+ years and couldn't imagine doing anything else! Wedding Photographer 🏳️‍🌈 For ALL couples. Based in Raleigh, NC, and am always available for travel within the US.

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Casie is truly INCREDIBLE! We have her booked for our September 2026 wedding, but also wanted to book her for our engagement session to get more comfortable in front of the camera. She was so kind, communicative, and just really made us feel at ease posing. She was also super great with our dog, Antonio! I'd hire Casie over and over again, and can't wait to work with her again next year!
Rachel M., 5 months ago
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Filtered Soul Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (24 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $900
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

Hi there! We're Brett & Caitlyn Sanders - a madly in love couple here to capture every timeless moment! We're Brett and Caitlyn Sanders, a madly in love couple who are Carolina natives. We are fur and human parents to the best kiddos! We live for delicious food, new adventures, strong coffee (Brett), a nice glass of wine (Caitlyn), loud concerts, reality TV, and anything vintage.

Awarded Best of Zola
We can’t recommend Filtered Soul Photography enough! Caitlyn and Brett were more than photographers — they felt like family. They blended right in, made us feel completely at ease, and captured every moment with heart and artistry. Brett brought the energy, and Caitlyn’s eye for detail was stunning. They were amazing! Funny and just down to earth, real people!! The photos are beyond beautiful and arrived so quickly. Booking them was one of the best decisions we made! I can say...we like them even better than our catering service!!
Quincy G., 9 months ago
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The Mannix Company 
Rating: 5.0 (22 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Shallotte, NC
  • Offer

HI, I'm Alli! I am a destination wedding & portrait photographer traveling around the United States since 2016! As your wedding photographer my goal is to capture the memories you're in the moment experiencing so you can be taken right back to the day no mater how much time has passed. Wedding photography is so much more than pretty pictures. These are heirlooms that you will pass down to those who love you, so let's give them honest real images about a love worth remembering JUST AS IT IS!

Awarded Best of Zola
I could write a whole detailed review just on my engagement shoot. I’ll save you all the time and focus on my wedding, but they went above and beyond, spent the whole day with us, and gave us such stunning engagement shoot pictures! We had three people on our photo and video team (two taking photos and one switching between photo and video), Allie, Josh, and Euclid. They were absolutely amazing and have honestly become friends at this point. They make you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and bring such good energy to the day. We ran about an hour behind schedule, and while I felt we had to rush because of that, it was completely to no fault of theirs. They handled it so professionally and with such grace that they somehow managed to bust out all the photos we needed and get us back on track. I had wanted a relaxed, candid feel, but because we were short on time, it ended up being more structured. Still, they made sure to capture all the in-between moments while getting every important posed shot we wanted. I wasn’t sure if I felt we would have everything we were looking for because of the time constraint, but once we got the photo gallery back I was STUNNED. I don’t think I could have asked for more or better pictures! It was everything I could have imagined and better even while running behind!! They are true professionals and people wranglers. We had a big wedding party and my husband has a large family, but they were so organized and on top of everything that we actually finished family portraits early and made it to cocktail hour ahead of schedule. Alli was such a calming presence throughout the day. When I started to stress about running behind, she reassured me that we had plenty of time and helped me breathe and refocus. Even when we realized a few shots were missing due to time constraints, they quickly pulled us aside after family photos to make sure we got them done. They run like clockwork. They know exactly what needs to get done, how to make it happen efficiently, and how to make everything look effortless. Anytime I needed something, they were right there, even carrying my chapstick around for me. All of this AND we got our ENTIRE GALLERY less than a month after our wedding!! This team is incredibly talented, organized, and kind. I’m so grateful to have had them on such an important day.
Alexis W., 4 months ago
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Holly Castillo Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Shallotte, 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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Kylie Hinson Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

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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Banker Creative 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Shallotte, 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., 5 months ago
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NATIONWIDE Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer -HAS PHOTOGRAPHERS IN YOUR AREA! 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $599
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

Looking for top-level budget friendly local photographer? We proudly hold a 100% 5-star rating from over 17,000 weddings nationwide, making us a trusted choice for capturing your special moments. Why spend thousands when you can get exceptional quality for much less? Our wedding photography begins at $499. We specialize in natural-color photography and provide a custom online album to easily share your memories with family and friends, and we offer wholesale prices on professional prints as well! . We also provide local DJs and video services with budget-friendly packages to complete your celebration.

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Darrell from Nationwide Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer was incredibly easy to communicate with throughout the entire wedding planning process. He took his time and made sure I got every single photo I wanted to capture on our special day. Darrell contributed to making our wedding day feel so special by ensuring every detail felt important, keeping me relaxed and happy, and making sure everything ran smoothly. His professionalism and passion for his work were evident in the beautiful photos he delivered that we will cherish forever. I would highly recommend Nationwide Spectacular Photographer to any couple looking for an exceptional photography experience.
Taylor L., 9 months ago
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Evan Taylor Studio 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Shallotte, 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.

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We hired Evan and Gabrielle for our Spring 2024 wedding in Asheville. From the time we booked them, up until the gallery delivery, they were always super consistent with communication and delivered us the most beautiful wedding photos we could have asked for. In looking for a photographer we had a pretty specific style and sentiment we wanted to capture, and Evan executed on it perfectly. They are pretty delightful people too which is an added bonus!
Lucy N., 2 years ago
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Love Story By Aira Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (17 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

Your wedding day will be one of the most real days of your life — full of emotions, laughter, happy tears, and the people you love most. It deserves to be remembered exactly as it felt. I’m Aira, a documentary wedding photographer based in Maryland, available worldwide. I show up, get to know you, and quietly capture everything as it unfolds — the moments you noticed, and the ones you didn’t. Gentle guidance when you need it, no posing, no pressure. Just you, being completely yourselves. I take on limited weddings each year. If your date is available — let’s talk.

Our experience with Love Story By Aira Photography was truly outstanding. Aira and her second photographer were extremely professional, cooperative, and flexible throughout the entire process. Their communication was excellent, and they were very accommodating of our specific requests. The quality of their work was superb - the photos they captured were perfect, with Aira expertly finding the best angles to showcase our special day. She brought a second photographer which helped everything run smoothly. Aira was also very affordable, and I would highly recommend her services to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photographer. We are thrilled with the beautiful photos that will help us cherish our wedding memories forever.
Shawnie D., 4 months ago
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MTD Photo Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Shallotte, NC
  • Offer

Hi, my name is Maria Davis! 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were on the fence about hiring a wedding photographer - ours was a small, DIY, backyard wedding but we are SO grateful that we went for it and worked with Maria. She captured the day perfectly and we'll have all of the special moments she captured in the photos to look back on forever. Maria was extremely thoughtful and helped us think through what was important to us with the photographs. Were were really excited to get the first looks back (really quick turnaround time) and relive the day. The quality and perspective of the photos is beautiful and exactly what we were hoping for. Can't recommend Maria enough!
Lauren, 4 months ago
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Erin Jay wedding Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

----------- Please email me or text me for inquiries :). Zola charges money each time I respond to an inquiry on here. (My number and email are on my website)-----About--> Erin Jay Wedding Photography brings 13+ years of expertise to your special day. Based in Asheville, we specialize in local and destination weddings, focusing on capturing the unique essence and emotions of each couple. Our passion is crafting timeless, beautiful photographs that tell your love story. Whether in the quaint streets of Asheville or a dream destination, we promise to encapsulate the joy and intimacy of your wedding, leaving you with memories to cherish forever.

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The Erin Jay Photography team exceeded our expectations in every way. From the start, they were organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in making sure our wedding day was captured perfectly. On the day of, they blended seamlessly into the event, making everyone feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. They didn’t miss a single important moment, and the photos are absolutely stunning—we’ve received so many compliments from friends and family. It’s clear they put so much care and effort into their work, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. We’re so grateful to have these memories preserved so beautifully!" Let me know if you’d like to tweak anything!
Abigail & A., a year ago
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Mae Krell Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

Hi! My name is Mae, and I live in Brooklyn with my girlfriend, our two dogs Apollo and Bia, her cat Gigi and my lizard, Basil! I’ve always been passionate about capturing moments as authentically and magically as possible, and as i’ve settled more into this career path, I love that i’ve landed in a place where I have the privilege to capture and preserve people’s love stories. Weddings and elopements are so distinctly and uniquely human, and it’s truly the biggest honor to be trusted to document them.

Awarded Best of Zola
Mae and her team captured us so gracefully on our special day!!! As a queer couple, we had such a fun time getting to know Mae and her team, and felt so comfortable being captured by them. We loved having them there to memorialize us not only on camera but in polaroid and super8 as well. Mae is so skilled at capturing their client in the moment to create beautiful and unique photographs that will be cherished forever. We are still waiting on our full gallery, but are so satisfied on what we’ve received already!!!
Rain M., 8 months ago
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Focused On Life Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Shallotte, 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
Brayley was so sweet, patient and experienced that our day and timeline couldn’t have gone any smoother! She was so fun and great to work with and we look forward to using her again in the future!
Victoria A., 7 months ago
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Four Cubs Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

I’m Barry Daley, the filmmaker and photographer behind Four Cubs Films. I create cinematic wedding films and timeless photography rooted in real emotion. My approach blends documentary honesty with a clean, editorial feel, helping you look and feel natural on camera. I focus on the quiet moments, the big energy, and everything that makes your story yours; captured with intention, care, and craft.

Awarded Best of Zola
Barry is an amazing photographer. He is professional, well-experienced, punctual, kind, funny and enthusiastic. He created a stress free environment from beginning to end for me and my guests. He captured every moment of my wedding and the pictures we received were spectacular. Barry Daley Photography is highly recommended. Will definitely be booking for future events.
Safiya W., 2 years ago
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Breana V Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Shallotte, NC

I've always held such a high priority on making memories that will last lifetime. This is one of the many reason I started a photography business. Just a little bit about me, I'm 24 years. Married to my high school sweetheart, Noah. We moved to Upstate, SC from our home state of sunny south Florida to start a life as newlyweds. If you are a lover of moody, intimate and timeless photography, let's connect. I would love to work together :)

Awarded Best of Zola
From our engagement session to our wedding day, Breana V Photography made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Her communication is quick and clear, which meant we always knew what to expect and felt confident in our decisions. What really stood out was how thoughtful she was about capturing the details that mattered most to us—especially making sure the sewn hearts from my grandparents shirts on my dress were featured in our wedding photos. The images she delivered are dreamy and etheral feeling, and we loved having so many beautiful options to choose from, plus the option of film photos. Her work was absolutely worth the value, and we can't recommend her enough to couples looking for a photographer who genuinely cares about making your day special.
Leah P., 13 days ago
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Pluvia Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Shallotte, NC
  • Offer

Pluvia Studios is a wedding photography and videography company that is passionate about strong story-telling. We extract the best elements for our couples and curate an unforgettable viewing experience. Contact us directly to customize your desired wedding photo and/or video package.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had an amazing experience working with Pluvia Studios as our wedding photographer and videographer. He was incredibly intentional and truly listened to the shots and edits we wanted, which made the final video feel so personal and meaningful. Especially since our wedding was at different locations in San Francisco, Presidio, and our local church, I loved how our package cohesively looked natural, fresh and beautiful. During our first intake call he was concise and walked through the package we were interested in. We were in awe by the timeless and beautiful photo gallery and videos we received that we’ll cherish for a lifetime. JayDee was also very responsive and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. We’re so grateful to have our day captured so beautifully and highly recommend him and his team.
Judy T., 2 months ago