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Charlotte, NC Photographer • Weddings, Engagements, & Elopements

I have been a native charlotte from a very young age. I am a Niner Nation alumni, and love to cheer the Panthers on for football Sundays. Baseball games start at 7:04, and I dine at the Queens Feast semi-anually. I love this city and think it has so much to offer for photo sessions and weddings. I am here to show you the CLT ins and outs and share my favorite photo spots, local vendors, and wedding venues.

Charlotte has so many beautiful hidden gems for an outdoor session. The city is also home to stunning urban cityscapes and a thriving arts scene. There is something here for everyone, this is one of the coolest cities to call home and photograph, and I can't wait to share it with you!

A black-and-white photo of a couple standing close together outdoors, with trees and a sidewalk in the background, sharing an intimate moment with their foreheads touching and hands on each other's faces.
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Charlotte Wedding Photography
Bride throwing bouquet at wedding celebration, surrounded by guests.

Charlotte Wedding Elopement & Family Photography

As a local Charlotte wedding and elopement and family photographer, I bring insider knowledge of the area to every session, from hidden locations to the best light at every time of day. Being based in Charlotte allows me to navigate venues, neighborhoods, and timelines with ease, creating a relaxed and seamless experience.

A bride and groom on a balcony with city buildings in the background. The groom is in a blue suit with a boutonniere, and the bride is wearing a white wedding dress, holding a bouquet of greenery.
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A family of three outdoors in a park, a woman holding a baby and a man holding her hand, with trees surrounding them.
A couple smiling and holding hands as they run outside a large, historic-style building.
A man and woman stand face-to-face outdoors, smiling at each other during sunset, with trees and city buildings in the background.
  • As a local Charlotte wedding and elopement photographer, I bring insider knowledge of the area to every session, from hidden locations to the best light at every time of day. Being based in Charlotte allows me to navigate venues, neighborhoods, and timelines with ease, creating a relaxed and seamless experience. When you book a Charlotte wedding photographer who truly knows the area, you gain both artistry and local expertise.

  • As a Charlotte family photographer, I love photographing families out and about—exploring neighborhoods, parks, and the places you truly live your life. Being local allows me to suggest meaningful locations and create sessions that feel natural, relaxed, and personal. When you choose Charlotte family photography rooted in real life, your images become a reflection of both your family and this season of life.

  • As a Charlotte wedding photographer, I love capturing couples throughout the city and surrounding areas, from iconic venues to hidden gems. Being local allows me to guide timelines, scout light, and create a seamless, stress-free experience. Booking a Charlotte wedding photographer means your day is captured with both artistry and a deep understanding of the area.

A family of four, including a woman, a man, a young girl, and a toddler boy, sitting on a brown leather sofa, engaging in a joyful interaction.
A family of three enjoying time outdoors in a park on a sunny day, with a woman sitting on a fallen tree, a man and a young boy standing beside her, the boy reaching out towards the tree and the woman smiling at the boy.
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A newlywed couple, dressed in wedding attire, holding hands and walking across a city street at a crosswalk, with trees and buildings in the background.
A bride and groom walk arm-in-arm on a rooftop with city skyscrapers in the background, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen in formal attire, all smiling and holding flowers.

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