Your photos are not a performance. They are frozen moments in time. My approach to photography is documentary and artful. Capturing moments as they unfold, so you never feel the need to pose or perform.
I believe your photos should feel like an heirloom: dreamy, poetic, and sentimental. An honest reflection of your story that you’ll return to again and again. Investing in photography is more than booking a service
it’s choosing how your story will be remembered, how it will be passed down, and how it will live on long after the day itself.
My Take on Photographing You
Charlotte, NC Photographer
Hi I am Vanessa!
I specialize in crafting documentary family sessions, intimate wedding and elopement experiences for creative, adventurous people. I am here to guide you through the process of capturing photos that are entirely your own. Photos that show who you and your partner genuinely are. Your wedding and family photos should wholly encompass you. They should tell your story honestly and artfully.
The Film Photography Difference
A lot of photographers have started adding film to their packages as add ons, however, film has been integrated into my wedding packages since the start of my business ten years ago. Shooting both digital and film creates a beautiful story. I would love to be a part of documenting yours.
Artful Story Telling Anywhere
2025 Travel Schedule:
May 10th: Asheville NC
May 17th: Emerald Isle NC
May 31st: Oak island NC
June 7th: Grand Teaton Wyoming
June 28th: Asheville Nc
July 6th-13th: Jamacia
October 25th: Oak island NC
November 8th: Summerfeild NC
2026 Travel Schedule:
June 29-July 29th: UK, Denmark, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany
July 25th-July 28th : Denver Colorado
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Hi, I’m Vanessa Venable, a Charlotte & Asheville, North Carolina wedding and elopement photographer for the poetic and sentimental. I capture intimate weddings, luxury elopements, and heirloom family sessions with a timeless, artful approach. Whether you’re planning an elegant celebration, an adventurous elopement, or a family session that feels like a legacy, my work is about preserving meaningful moments as heirlooms. If you’re searching for a Charlotte wedding photographer, North Carolina elopement photography, or high-end family portraits, I would love to tell your story with honesty and artistry.
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