Maggie Whitesell Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $4,500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $2,500

About Maggie Whitesell Photography

Maggie Whitesell

Hi, I’m Maggie, the photographer behind Maggie Whitesell Photography. Based in Raleigh and I've traveled all over the world to capture love stories. I specialize in cinematic, emotion-filled imagery captured through a blend of digital and 35mm film. My approach is calm, intentional, and deeply people-focused, creating space for couples to fully experience their day while I preserve it honestly and artfully.

I approach weddings with an editorial eye and a documentary heart to balance artful imagery with the real, in-between moments that make a wedding feel alive. Rather than forcing a heavily posed experience, I guide couples naturally so their photos still feel like them. Every gallery is thoughtfully curated with a mix of digital and film photography to create timeless imagery with texture, movement, and emotion. Beyond the photos themselves, I’m known for creating a relaxed, supportive experience that helps couples feel genuinely comfortable, present, and cared for throughout the entire process.

Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

2 reviews

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    Addy G.

    Rating: 5
    •May 15

    Maggie is the best!

    From our first conversation, Maggie made us feel at ease with her direct and respectful approach to planning. She communicated clearly about what to expect and coordinated seamlessly with our other vendors so everything ran smoothly on our day. Beyond taking photos, Maggie was fun to work with and made our wedding day feel easier and more enjoyable. Her work is top notch—the images are stunning and capture all the moments we wanted to remember. We were blown away by the quality of what she delivered, and we'd absolutely recommend her to any couple looking for a photographer who cares about making the whole experience great. Maggie, thank you for being such an important part of making our day special!

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    Ashley N.

    Rating: 5
    •May 14

    Highly recommend Maggie!

    Maggie is such an amazing photographer and was the perfect addition to our wedding day! Our photos were exactly what we were hoping for, and more! Maggie made us feel comfortable throughout the entire day and was incredibly professional, organized, and easy to work with! We couldn’t be happier with our experience and we highly recommend Maggie to any couple looking for unforgettable wedding photos!

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