The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Durham, NC

The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Durham, NC

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Laurel Calabek Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Durham, NC

Hi, I'm Laurel! I love to capture authentic, candid moments between you and your loved ones, as well as variations on classic poses. I like to think of myself as a storyteller for sweethearts in love. I specialize in natural light wedding photography, with an emphasis on fine art and candid images. On wedding days, my second shooter is my sweet husband, Jakub– that’s right, we are a husband and wife team! I love shooting all the emotion-filled moments and delicate details on your wedding day, and I couldn’t imagine doing it without Jakub by my side. We when aren't photographing, we are usually spending time with our Holland Lop, Beau!

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I have had the pleasure of working with Laurel Calabek Photography on many Weddings. They have gone above and beyond for all of the couples that we have worked together with. They have a great eye for details. I had a Wedding with them I a windy and rather bad day that the best was made of from putting centerpieces back on the table to helping move stuff in and out of the rain. It was something most photographers would have said that's not my problem. They jumped in and helped save the day not to mention the beautiful pictures at sunset that night after the storm was over. They are on the top of my trusted wedding vendors list!
Dennis Strickland, 3 years ago
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JoLynn Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Durham, NC

Hi, I'm Coby! I am so excited you are here! It is a privilege to be invited to some of the most pivotal and beautiful moments in people's lives. My couples choose me to preserve true, honest memories of their newly forming family tree. They trust me to truly see these connections and document them with professionalism and artistic ability so that they come away with photos that are treasured for the rest of their lives.

Where to even begin?! We met Coby at a bridal show and she was so warm and open right from the beginning. We met for coffee and discussed how we wanted our wedding to be, and we just knew she was who we wanted as our photographer. She helped with planning so when our wedding day arrived, it was simply perfect! We woke up the day after our wedding to beautiful sneak peeks and our whole wedding album was complete a few weeks later. The whole process was simply amazing!
Sarah and J., a year ago
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Kivus & Camera 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Durham, NC

I used to be a divorce attorney, I had brain surgery, and now I'm a wedding photographer. Yes, you read that right. But there's obviously more to the story. Before going to law school I went to school for photojournalism and even worked for newspapers. After brain surgery turned my life upside down, I realized I wanted to go back to my roots as a photojournalist and I wanted to capture truly joyful, enthusiastic moments and voila - I fell in love with weddings and photographing them.

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When it came to wedding planning, the photographer was my most important decision. That's also what I say to friends and family who are planning weddings. After everything is over, your photographs are what you have to remember a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is over in a blink! It was important to me that our photos reflected our personalities and were worthy of our walls and frames. Kivus & Camera are truly exceptional wedding photographers and were everything I had hoped for. From the moment we first spoke with them, their communication style was open, caring, and responsive. They were dependable and fully committed to ensuring our wedding day was captured beautifully. As an LGBTQ couple, we worried the perfect photographer would be hard to find, but Elyssa and John are wonderful, and we couldn't have done better. Elyssa is a lovely person who is easy to hang out with on top of being a fabulous, talented and professional photographer. The quality of their work is simply stunning - they have an artistic, one-of-a-kind style that resulted in photos that are both beautiful and unique. We will enjoy our photos and memories from our engagement shoot and wedding day for years to come thanks to the thoughtful way Elyssa and John captured each moment. Logistically, our photos were easy to get and work with. Elyssa curates things for you in a way that makes sense. We ordered a photo book as well, and it is absolutely gorgeous. We cannot recommend Kivus & Camera enough to any couple looking for wedding photographers who will go above and beyond to make your special day perfect. In fact, they just photographed my sister's wedding this summer as well. So you know that we were all happy if we were willing to make it a family affair! You will not be sorry if you work with Kivus & Camera. (But you might be sorry if you don't!)
Katy and M., 2 days ago
Tuuba Tuncer Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Durham, NC

I’m Tuuba*, an artist, adventurer, explorer, mother, educator, wife and much more. I have an MFA from Boston University in visual arts. Photography has been more than a hobby for me. Throughout my life and education, I have often used photography as a medium to explore my artistic endeavors. *pronounced “Too-baa”

We loved working with Tugba so much! From the moment I (the bride) met her I knew that I wanted to work with her for our wedding, and we are so glad that we did; she was very professional (responsive to communications, patient with the number of questions we had) and accommodating throughout the entire three years that we worked with her as we had to reschedule our wedding TWICE! Tugba has such a wonderful eye and is very experienced; she captured all the key moments that we indicated we wanted captured, and took other photos we didn't even know that we wanted but are so glad that we have. Also, neither of us are particularly comfortable in front of the camera, but Tugba directed us into the best lighting and poses to make sure we looked our best. She and her second photographer were as unobtrusive as possible throughout the event, while still managing to capture some really amazing candid shots that we are going to cherish as much as the posed ones. We do not have the words to express how much we love our wedding photos -- they are gorgeous and every time we look at them we are able to relive our magical day. We would highly recommend Tugba for your photography needs.
Natasha & H., 3 years ago
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Oury Memories 

4.8

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Durham, NC

I have been a photographer for 8 years. Throughout my time as a photographer I’ve captured clothing, models, and memories. I shifted from corporate shootings to families and weddings because it gave me this warm fuzzy feeling when I edited my couples and families photos. Don’t be afraid to reach out to me and ask about my photography style, my editing style, or my favorite restaurant! I highly recommend scheduling a free consulting session!

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I would absolutely recommend grace and oury memories. She was so responsive and organized with making sure we got all the perfect shots. She also was extremely patient when it came to our kids and knew how important they were to be in some shots as well. She kept everything running smoothly and I appreciate that so much. We are so excited to see our photos and have no doubt that they will be so beautiful. Thank you cso much for helping to make our day so wonderful!!
Amy and K., 2 months ago
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Amative Creative 

4.9

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Durham, NC

Hello there! I'm Andrea, owner of Amative Creative, and every weekend we're so blessed to be able to tell the love stories of so many amazing couples. Like many others in this industry might say, we simply adore weddings. But what makes us a little different is our entire brand is centered around telling love stories specifically curated to reflect your vision and aesthetic. "Amative" means to be prone to love, so as you can see, we want nothing more than to tell your love story! But what makes us truly unique is that we understand every love story looks different. And we personalize every aspect of how we document your wedding day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Amative Creative did our wedding and the preview pictures are PERFECT. I am so happy I booked them! The vibe is everything I wanted, and they were super responsive the entire time!! 1000000% recommend!
Jayla G., 3 months ago
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Coté and Camera 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Durham, NC
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Hi there! I’m Emma CotéEwers, your East Coast & Destination Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer! My work is a seamless blend of traditional heirloom portraiture, lively artistic shots, and a little ​photojournalism if the day calls for it. With a true-to-color, film-inspired approach, I strive to craft visuals that capture love, ​laughter, and those beautifully authentic moments that weave together the story of your ​wedding! I feel like these should include fun ​facts? Patsy Cline’s Walkin’ After Midnight is my favorite song and I am currently on my 8th ​nostalgic binge of Gilmore Girls (which might just be fueling my banter lately).

I cannot say enough good things about Emma - she is always flexible, knowledgeable, and shows up with the best energy to every event! When I wasn’t sure where I wanted to take bridals, she was happy to make suggestions based on the vibe I was going for - and I very much appreciated one less thing on my plate! She delivers high quality, beautiful photos every single time and is the artist behind so many of my most cherished memories! I would absolutely recommend Coté and Camera - you won’t regret it!
Kaili S., 6 months ago
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Vimana Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Durham, NC

Your Love Story. Told through imagery as vibrant and authentic as you are. Hello, friend! My name is Maria, and along with my husband, Donny, we are the husband and wife foundation of Vimana Photography & Cinema, LLC. We have over a decade in business, global and nationwide clientele, and focus on timeless, authentic, and fun documentation of your wedding day, through fine art photography and cinematic videography. When we aren’t behind the camera, I enjoy interior design, gardening, our menagerie of pets, and travel. Ask us about capturing your destination wedding!

Working with Vimana Photography was absolutely amazing! We received so many photographs for our wedding and the pictures are absolutely beautiful and stunning! Maria and her husband are a joy to work with as well! I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Krista Z., 5 months ago
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Kristen Thomison 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Durham, NC

Hello! My name is Kristen Thomison, I am passionate about capturing your story in a way that feels completely like you! Myself along with my team love getting to know you and capturing your day in a way that feels super intentional and like having some friends with you with a camera! Our promise is to keep it lighthearted and playful so that you look back on these images for years to come and remember the conversations, laughs, and maybe tears as if they were yesterday.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were so worried about finding the "perfect" photographer for our big day, but Kristen Thomison was an answer to prayer! She is a precious person who goes above and beyond to make sure the client has exactly what they want and envision. Before booking with her, she made me a Pinterest board of what her vision was for our big day based on our venue parameters and our personal wishes. This extra detail that she chose to provide helped me to feel settled in my decision, trusting we had the same vision! Furthermore, she gets to know her clients on a personal level so she can write our story pictorially. She is incredible and gives her heart and soul to what she does!
Kirby and S., 2 years ago
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Megan Pitts Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Durham, NC

My philosophy is simple... I am here to tell the story of the day you married the love of your life. I want to document the excitement of you getting ready with your best friends, the look on your mother's face when she sees you in your dress for the first time, and the tears your father cries during the father - daughter dance, and that "Oh my God, we are really married?!" look of joy on your faces as you walk down the aisle as a married couple for the first time. I will pose you and guide you when necessary, but I believe when you are focusing on each other and really soaking in those moments --- that's when the magic happens.

Megan's photography skills are simply unmatched. From our engagement session to our wedding day, she effortlessly captured the essence of our love story, creating timeless memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. During our engagement shoot, Megan made us feel comfortable and relaxed, allowing our personalities to shine through in every photograph. When it came to our wedding day, Megan exceeded our expectations once again. She effortlessly blended into the background, capturing candid moments and genuine emotions with an artistry that is truly remarkable. Megan's photographs tell the story of our day with authenticity and grace. She went above and beyond to ensure that every shot was perfect. Megan's passion for her photograph is evident, and it shines through in every photograph she takes. She has a gift for capturing the beauty and creating images that are both breathtaking and full of meaning. We are beyond grateful for her talent, dedication, and professionalism, and we recommend her to anyone in search of a photographer who will capture their most precious moments. Thank you, Megan, for giving us memories that will last a lifetime!
Kelly K., 7 months ago
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Jessica Thomas Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Durham, NC

This isn't just your wedding, it's the beginning of your legacy. Within this beginning there are timeless moments to be captured. Jessica's attention to detail and touch of fine art allows for her to freeze those timeless moments for you to remember for years to come. The beginning of your legacy, your beautiful wedding day, should be as comfortable and fun as possible. You deserve to have a positive and relaxed day, which is exactly what Jessica delivers with each experience.

Jessica was wonderful from the moment we met her. We did an engagement shoot first, and instantly knew we made the right decision. Her ability to capture the light and bring magic into the moment is unlike any other. I could not have been happier to have her photograph our wedding. She captured every detail, allowing me not to worry about seeing things in the moment. She worked with our wedding planner to ensure everything on our shot list was captured and more. Our wedding photos turned out better than I could have ever imagined. She understood our needs, wants, and things we didn’t even think of. I will use her again for other family portraits, and cannot wait to print our photos and hang them in our home.
Alysha B., 2 years ago
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Sarah Maria Film Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Durham, NC

It is the greatest privilege in life to capture such meaningful photos on the most important days of our lives. The trust and vulnerability from each person I work with is something I take very seriously. I am so thankful to choose this profession because of how much joy it brings me to document two people coming together in the name of Love, with their most cherished friends and family surrounding them.

Where do I start? Casie’s all around professionalism and talent make her stand out in the large crowd of wedding photographers. I hired Casie nearly a year before my wedding and she was able to answer any questions I had during that time. She was also such great company on my wedding day - never taking up “too much space”, while also being there whenever I needed assistance. She made ALL of my specific visions come true while simultaneously providing some incredibly unique surprise shots in my gallery as well. I cannot recommend Casie enough!!!!
Elise, 4 months ago
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Your Love My Lens 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Durham, NC

Welcome to Your Love My Lens, where our team of passionate photographers is dedicated to capturing your love story. Our collective expertise spans across various backgrounds and styles, ensuring that every moment is captured with care and creativity.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our wedding was very hectic to say the least. Rabab showed up earlier than expected and not only took pictures but also helped with set up at our wedding (something that was not required at all). She really came to the rescue in making sure things ran as smoothly as possible. Her assistant also extremely helpful! The photos she took captured the look that we were going for! We went with a vintage look and she was able to deliver!! 10/10 recommend!
Christopher H., 10 months ago
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Christin Sofka Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Durham, NC

Hi! I'm Christin, a destination wedding photographer based in Chattanooga, TN. Specializing in timeless and artful imagery, my expertise goes beyond just taking photos; it's about crafting a visual story that reflects the joy, love, and unique spirit of your celebration.

If you are looking for a photographer who will listen to you, be the calm in the chaos, help you be in the moment, and document your day in the most true and authentically beautiful way then Christin is your girl. She is not only wildly talented but she is thoughtful, kind, and so organized. I have both had my photos taken by her and worked along side her as a fellow vendor and she is truly amazing. Christin will deliver photos to you that will give you the warm fuzzies and make you feel the moment all over again! I can not say enough great things about her.
Kristen Thomison Photo, 9 months ago
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Melissa Blythe Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Durham, NC

I am a fine art photographer based in Palm Beach & North Carolina. I embrace using both film and digital mediums in my wedding photography approach to achieve our signature look, which is timeless, elegant, utterly romantic with a dash of editorial. Whether it be a beach, a. mountaintop, or on a family farm, outdoor weddings with an abundance of natural light will always be a favorite to photograph.

I’m not even sure where to begin with Melissa Blythe Photography! Ricardo and I hired Melissa as our micro wedding photographer for June of 2020, which then turned into October 2020. The year threw quite a few twists and turns at us from venue changes to date changes, yet Melissa stayed patiently by our side. For that we will forever be grateful. Melissa was always so kind through the entire process, she was quick to respond and made sure I felt at ease she would be there through the thick and thin. She is very organized and prompt. On the day of the wedding, she arrived early, she took time to scope out the area and prepare for our special day. She captured the most genuine moments of our micro wedding and during the ceremony, she was extremely respectful and not distracting. She was honestly just a joy to have around the entire day, it’s almost as if she brought calmness to the entire party, in fact she did. Now let’s talk after the wedding, it didn’t end there...we received our wedding photographs on our honeymoon. Yup, you heard me...on our honeymoon!!!!! This was just the icing on the cake. Now, given we had a micro wedding and this may not be the case for every wedding, It was such a sweet and special moment for us to receive our gallery so quickly. It was an extremely special surprise! Melissa, also was able to get our wedding and her timeless, elegant photographs featured on Bajan Wedding Blog. She truly cares about her art, her passion and her clients. It was a pleasure to have her photograph our wedding and we will treasure these images forever.
Heather S., 2 days ago
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dl photo + film 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Durham, NC

I have been doing photography for a little over 3 years. I'm so thankful to all my clients that chose me from the start of my journey of becoming a Photographer, they truly shaped who I am as a photographer today. My true passion didn't really begin until a year ago that I found out my "why" behind taking photos and since then it has completely changed my perspective on being a photographer. I love having the ability to impact somebody's world for the greater with just one photo. If you made it to the end, thank you for reading!! and I hope I see an inbox inquiry from you! I can't wait to meet and take photos of all you beautiful people :)

We couldn’t be happier with DL Photo Film. It was a joy to have them as a part of our special day. They guided us through the process and their communication and attention to detail was impeccable. They ultimately helped us create a beautiful record of our wedding that we will treasure forever. Words cannot express how thankful we are.
Olivia and J., a year ago
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Shagari Gerard Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Durham, NC

I am a lifelong artist. I got into photography when I picked up a camera to do a portfolio. One friend after another asked me to take pics for them after I did an artist album cover. Then one day a friend asked me to document a wedding. My first was rough but it has been weddings ever since. I love capturing love with my perspective. I have a laid back approach and help my couples feel at ease along with their families

Shagari was a dream to work with. He made sure we were having fun and captured the full essence of our day. Communication was excellent before, during and after our wedding. We get compliments on our photos all the time. Would have another event so we could book him again!
Gabrielle N., 3 years ago
Kelsie Elizabeth Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Durham, NC

From her high school darkroom days, to full time wedding and family photography, Kelsie leaned into her passion of capturing couples’ stories as they unfold. As a student of the Art Institute of Boston and Maine Photographic Workshops, art has always been an outlet for Kelsie. In addition, her Culinary Arts and Hospitality degree and extensive experience in catering and event management, gives her an advantageous eye for the details. Enjoying colors, fabrics, and florals, she is able to capture both the celebratory love shared at a wedding as well as the design and beauty surrounding the couple and their guests.

Having Kelsie as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding! Kelsie is fun, thoughtful, organized, flexible, and such a talented photographer. Her previous experience as an event planner shone through as she kept in touch and asked careful questions to get to know us and think through our vision. Covid got in the way of many of our plans and we had to reorganize our whole wedding just days out, but Kelsie’s eye for balancing big moments and small details really captured all the special parts of our day. We couldn’t be more thrilled with how our photos and wedding album turned out!
Olivia & J., 4 years ago
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Life Reflecting Images 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Durham, NC for additional fees

Mark McConnell is an Award winning wedding photography for over 8 years. 2022 Most Innovative Wedding Photographer VA from LuxLife Magazine, 2021 Best Northern VA Wedding & Engagement Photographer from LuxLife Magazine, 7 years consecutively Best of weddings awards with several platforms. 2020 top 10 Virginia wedding photographer from VA Weddings. You are going to love what we do, and how we do it! Just give us a google to learn more about us.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were incredibly fortunate to have found a wedding photographer as talented as Mark. His work captured the essence of our special day beautifully, leaving us with stunning photos that we will treasure forever. Not only did Mark's skills impress us, but his warm and friendly personality made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. We highly recommend Mark as a wedding photographer who goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional results!
Leanne P., a year ago

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About wedding photographers in Durham, NC

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Durham, NC?

A Durham, NC wedding photographer ranges from $100 to $10,000 and averages at $2,500. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

95% of photographers in Durham, NC offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Durham, NC?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include Imagesxpert Media, Ashley Cynthia Photography and Give: Photography for Change.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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