Documentary Photography for Couples & Families
Based in Charlotte NC, available wherever your story leads
Your photographs should feel like something discovered years from now in a linen box; timeless, artful, and deeply felt.
More than a record of how it looked, they hold how it all moved… how it was loved… how it will be remembered.
Choosing a photographer is not simply another decision to check off a list. It is a quiet investment in your legacy; in the moments that will grow more meaningful with time.
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:
April 3rd-11th Guatemala
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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