Celestial Waves Photography
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Prices start at $1,200
Elopement pricing
Prices start at $400
Packages
Prices start at $400
About Celestial Waves Photography
Seth M
Celestial Waves Photography, based in Wilmington, NC, is led by a paramedic with a passion for capturing life’s most cherished moments. We offer affordable, high-quality, and inclusive photography, specializing in family sessions, portraits, events, and weddings. With over five years of experience, we bring a unique perspective and care to every shoot. Let us help you turn your moments into timeless memories—book your session today!
Celestial Waves Photography stands out for being inclusive, affordable, and flexible. We believe everyone deserves access to professional photography, so we work with a variety of budgets and needs to ensure no one is left out. Our sessions are relaxed and stress-free, designed to make you feel comfortable and capture your authentic self. Whether it’s a quick portrait or a special event, we adapt to your vision, providing high-quality, timeless photos that fit your lifestyle.
Services
Services
- Bride-only session
- Drone photography
- Engagement session
- Extra hours
- Image editing
- Online proofing
- Printing rights
- Same-day edits
- Second photographer
Photo formats
- Digital
- Film
- Hybrid
Deliverables
- Digital files
- Digital rights
- Online gallery
- Photo box
- Printed enlargements
- Same/next-day sneak-peek images
- Slideshow
- Video
- Wedding album
Celestial Waves Photography packages
Short & Sweet
4 hours
Peak pricing $1,500
Off-peak pricing $400-1,350
Perfect for elopements, courthouse weddings, or intimate celebrations. This package includes 1-4 hours of coverage by one photographer, capturing the essential moments of your day with a relaxed, storytelling approach. Pricing depending on hours needed.
- One photographer
- All usable images from the wedding
- Personalized online gallery and download
- Relaxed, inclusive photography approach
- Ability to add an additional photographer
Full Story Coverage
9 hours
Peak pricing $2,195-2,795
Off-peak pricing $1,895-2,495
A great fit for couples who want full-day storytelling. This package offers 5-8 hours of coverage and covers pre-ceremony through reception highlights with a relaxed, natural style that keeps the focus on real connection and emotion.
- One photographer
- 5-8 hours of continuous coverage
- All usable photos from the wedding
- Personalized online gallery and download
- Relaxed, inclusive photography approach
- Ability to add an additional photographer
Complete Wedding Experience
10 hours
Peak pricing $2,545-3,145
Off-peak pricing $2,245-2,845
Our most popular and most complete package; perfect for couples who want everything captured from morning preparations to the final dance. Includes two photographers (varying times available based on pricing) and a complimentary one-hour engagement session for clients local to us.
- Two photographers (length based on pricing)
- All day coverage
- All usable photos from the wedding
- Personalized online gallery and download
- Free one-hour engagement session for local clients
- Relaxed, inclusive photography approach
- 48 hour guaranteed sneak peaks
- 1 week delivery guaranteed
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
9 reviews
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Sandra S.
Top Notch Talented Photography You'll Love
I’ve had opportunity to see Seth’s photography skills grow over time, and I’m consistently impressed by the quality and creativity of his work. He has a great eye for detail and truly knows how to capture meaningful moments. Seth is professional, reliable, very personable and puts a lot of care into making sure each session turns out beautifully. His editing style is clean and natural, and the final images always exceed expectations. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated photographer.
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Chekiya
Amazing work
Seth was amazing to work with from start to finish. He made the entire experience feel relaxed and natural, which made a huge difference in how the photos turned out. The quality of his work is incredible—everything came out sharp, well-edited, and really captured the moment perfectly. You can tell he genuinely cares about what he’s doing and goes the extra mile to make sure you’re happy with the results. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer, especially for weddings, couples, or family sessions.
Seth Mattern•Mar 21, 2026Thank you so much. Kiya! It was great working with you and I hope to work with you again in the near future.
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Christina D.
The best! Hands down!
If you're on a budget and want to capture all the feels of your wedding day, you won't be sorry choosing Seth & his team at Celestial Waves Photography! Their communication was active, punctual, and receptive throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was quick, creative, and incredibly helpful - they truly lived their vision and took some incredibly creative shots that beautifully captured the special moments of our wedding day. We couldn't be happier with the results and highly recommend Celestial Waves to any couple looking for an affordable, talented photography team to immortalize their big day.
Seth Mattern•Mar 21, 2026Sorry for the late reply! Thank you so much, Christina! You guys were awesome. Definitely one of the most fun weddings I’ve photographed. I hope to work with you guys in the future again.
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Ella
Graduation Photos and Photoshoot for fun!
Seth is the best you’re going to get!! He did my high school graduation photos and perfectly captured the idea I had in my head. I reached out a couple months later for a cool feel good idea that he was totally down for! Seth is amazing, he lets your idea come to life, he never pushes, and only corrects when he knows he needs something photography wise. He’s great for those who know what they want and need a collaborative partner for it!!
Seth Mattern•Jan 8, 2026Thank you so much for your kind words, Ella! It was so amazing working with you and bringing your vision to life! Can’t wait to do it again soon!
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Steve
Wonderful Photographer and Person
Celestial Waves Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our very first interaction, the team was so helpful, sincere, and considerate, making the entire process of booking and planning so easy. On the day of, they were incredibly nice and flexible, capturing a stunning combination of posed and candid shots that perfectly documented all the special moments. The quality of their work is simply amazing, and we feel like we got an incredible bargain for the budget-friendly price. We are thrilled with the beautiful photos that will allow us to relive our wedding day for years to come.
Seth Mattern•Jan 8, 2026Thank you so much Steve!
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