Who to Hire as Your Raleigh Wedding Photographer

Your wedding day is one of the most significant and cherished moments of your life, and finding the perfect photographer to capture every precious detail is essential. This guide will help you find the ideal photographer to document your love story and create timeless memories of your big day.

93 Wedding Collective

Couple kissing in golden hour light with rolling mountain landscape in background
Photo: 93 Wedding Collective

From candid moments to breathtaking portraits, 93 Wedding Collective works seamlessly to provide a beautiful and timeless collection of memories. Their goal is to help you relive your wedding day through their lens, where each image is a testament to their commitment to excellence and your love story.

Danielle Volk Creative

Bride's veil billowing in wind as couple embraces on golf course at sunset with colorful bouquet
Photo: Danielle Volk Creative

Danielle Volk Creative brings over a decade of experience to the Raleigh wedding scene, offering photography services that are both vibrant and timeless. Danielle’s background in journalism informs her storytelling approach, capturing candid moments with authenticity and warmth. Her ability to put couples at ease results in natural, joyful images that stand the test of time. Whether it’s an intimate elopement or a grand celebration, Danielle’s dedication to her craft ensures every love story is told beautifully.

Laura Memory Photography and Videography

Newlywed couple embraces in romantic outdoor garden setting
Photo: Laura Memory

Laura Memory Photography and Videography is a dynamic wife-and-husband team, Laura and Drew, who specialize in candid, documentary-style wedding photography and videography. With a passion for storytelling, they focus on capturing natural, joyful moments and crafting cinematic, timeless edits that reflect each couple’s unique love. Known for their fun and relaxed approach, this international, award-winning team creates beautiful, colorful wedding memories that couples will cherish forever.

Him & Her Photo

Newlywed couple sharing romantic kiss in front of rose garden backdrop
Photo: Him & Her Photo

Him & Her Photo is a husband-and-wife photography duo specializing in weddings across the Carolinas and beyond. Their work balances editorial polish with documentary authenticity, capturing not only how moments looked but how they felt. Through thoughtful, unobtrusive storytelling, they photograph the laughter, the quiet looks, and the spontaneous gestures that make your wedding day uniquely yours.

Infinite Splendor Photography

Long wedding reception table set with gold chargers, candles, greenery, and white floral centerpieces
Photo: Infinite Splendor Photography

Infinite Splendor Photography believes in capturing genuine, raw emotions to treasure forever. Every look, tear, and laugh caught in time. Their selective bookings means a high-touch, personalized experience from start to finish. Enjoy unmatched dedication from this seasoned photography studio.

Lacey Gabrielle Photography

Bride and groom sharing an intimate kiss in vintage car surrounded by wedding party
Photo: Lacey Gabrielle Photography

With an emphasis on vibrant, timeless photos, Lacey Gabrielle Photography is dedicated to providing you with images you will cherish for a lifetime.

Sunshine Sentiments Photo

Couple shares intimate moment under wedding veil
Photo: Sunshine Sentiments Photo

Sunshine Sentiments Photo, led by Jena Darnall, is a Raleigh-based photography and videography service specializing in capturing authentic and heartfelt moments. Inspired by her late father’s nickname for her, “Sunshine,” Jena brings warmth and sentimentality to every project. Offering both digital and film mediums, she ensures that each couple’s unique love story is preserved in a timeless and genuine manner.

Ellie Mckinney Photography

Bride in white gown with white rose bouquet sitting in vintage convertible car
Photo: Ellie McKinney Photography

Ellie McKinney Photography offers luxury wedding photography for couples who appreciate style, authenticity, and beauty.. Combining editorial elegance with documentary-style storytelling, Ellie creates a timeless gallery that reflects both the sophistication and genuine emotion of each wedding. With a focus on high-end artistry and bespoke service, Ellie ensures every moment, from the smallest detail to the most intimate glance, is captured with precision and care. Her approach results in a curated collection of images that celebrate the personal and unforgettable essence of each couple’s day.

Candy Nogales

Bride in strapless gown holding white orchid bouquet on Raleigh rooftop with city skyline behind
Photo: Candy Nogales

Candy Nogales is a passionate wedding photographer based in Raleigh, with over five years of experience capturing beautiful moments for couples. After transitioning from a rewarding career as a paralegal, she now focuses on building personal relationships with clients and honoring the significance of each wedding through a faith-based approach. Serving the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill areas, Candy is also available for destination weddings and looks forward to capturing each couple’s unique love story wherever it may lead.

The RF Collective

The RF Collective, led by Rebecca Forsythe, brings a refined and storytelling-driven approach to wedding photography in the Raleigh area. Specializing in capturing authentic, intimate moments, Rebecca’s work focuses on the subtle emotions and candid interactions that define each couple’s unique love story. With over a decade of experience, The RF Collective offers timeless imagery that resonates with elegance and sincerity.

Jeannemarie Photography

Intimate moment between couple in formal attire embracing outdoors with soft natural lighting
Photo: Jeannemarie Photography

For couples seeking luminous, emotionally resonant imagery, Jeannemarie Photography is a refined yet intuitive choice. Known for her timeless and dreamy aesthetic, Jeannemarie combines film and digital heirlooms into storytelling collections filled with light, movement, and intimacy. Her thoughtful approach, gracious presence, and attention to detail elevate every wedding into a celebration of love, moment by moment.

Music Video Photo

Bride and groom silhouetted against blue light during their first dance
Photo: Music Video Photo

Looking for entertainment that goes beyond the expected? Music Video Photo offers a full suite of wedding services including DJ, videography, photography, and even a magician. This all-in-one creative team turns your wedding day into a multi-sensory experience, with seamless coordination, high production value, and moments of surprise your guests will be talking about long after the last dance.

Nicole Smith

For couples seeking wedding photography that feels both elegant and deeply personal, Nicole Smith Photo brings an artful, storytelling approach to every wedding she captures. Her refined use of natural light, combined with her warm, unobtrusive presence, allows her to document not just how the day looked, but how it felt. With an emphasis on intentional moments and timeless style, Nicole ensures your photos will be a legacy you’ll cherish.

Kaitlyn Blake Photography

When couples seek photography that feels equal parts polished and playful, Kaitlyn  Blake  Photography delivers. Known for her vibrant imagery and warm personality, Kaitlyn makes every wedding, from Raleigh venues to destination settings, feel comfortable, natural, and elevated. Her ability to make even camera‑shy partners feel at ease positions her as a standout for design‑forward, emotion‑rich wedding storytelling.

Arika Jordan Photography

Outdoor wedding ceremony with two brides at altar beneath floral arch surrounded by wedding party in red and gray attire
Photo: Arika Jordan Photography

When couples want more than “just pretty photos,” Arika Jordan steps in with warmth, vibrancy, and friendship. Known for her energetic personality and ability to make every couple feel comfortable, she builds long-lasting relationships, supports couples with her sense of humor behind the camera, and delivers galleries that feel joyful, authentic, and design-forward.

House of Willingham

House of Willingham uniquely blends classic, timeless wedding photography with cinematic videography and real-time content creation. Serving couples across North Carolina, Christian and her team capture both heartfelt moments and joyful celebrations through romantic, natural imagery you will treasure forever.

Katie Stoltz Photography

Katie Stoltz Photography captures weddings with thoughtful intention and natural beauty. Known for her documentary-inspired style and soft, film-influenced editing, Katie focuses on the heartfelt, unscripted moments, from joyful glances to shared laughter, so couples receive a gallery that truly reflects their celebration.

Adrian Etheridge Photography

Bride in flowing white gown with long cathedral veil ascending church steps with groom before ornate Gothic doorway
Photo: Adrian Etheridge Photography

Adrian Etheridge Photography captures weddings with a blend of joyful storytelling and fine art clarity. Based in Raleigh, Adrian offers couples thoughtful engagement sessions, heirloom albums, timeline planning help, and full‑day coverage to ensure every part of your celebration, from laughter to quiet moments, feels beautifully documented.

Sydney B. Photography

Newlyweds spinning together at sunset in open field with bride's flowing dress and forest backdrop
Photo: Sydney B. Photography

Sydney B. Photography captures weddings and love stories with a relaxed, heartfelt style that puts couples at ease and produces genuine, beautiful images. Whether it’s engagement sessions, wedding day moments or family portraits, Sydney’s warm personality and thoughtful direction help every couple feel confident and joyful in front of the camera.

KD Hunt Photography

Photo: KD Hunt Photography

KD Hunt Photography blends documentary storytelling and editorial portraiture to craft wedding images that feel both timeless and beautiful. Based in Greensboro and serving couples throughout the Triangle and beyond, Katie’s calm, intentional style helps you stay present on your wedding day while capturing the moments you’ll return to again and again.

Choosing the right photographer for your Raleigh wedding is about more than just skill—it’s about finding someone who understands your vision and makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. By considering factors like style, personality, and experience, you can ensure that your wedding photos are a perfect reflection of the love, joy, and magic of your celebration. 

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