The Best Wedding Photographers in Durham, NC

The Best Wedding Photographers in Durham, NC

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814 Wedding Photographers in Durham, NC

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Diora Media, LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Durham, NC

My name is Giovanna (you can call me Gio!) and I'm a traveling wedding photographer based in North Carolina. I've photographed everywhere from the DMV, NYC, Colorado, Hawaii, Spain to tons of other locations. Having a background in photojournalism, I photograph with a documentary approach which allows an organic and authentic feel to shine through my images. If you value emotion, connection, and creative storytelling, then I'm your girl. I was born in the bustling city of NY and later moved to a horse farm in NC. I was constantly amazed by my ever changing environments and inspired to capture moments that would otherwise be lost in memory.

Gio is INSANELY talented. I’ve worked with her for several life events, the biggest and most important investment being our wedding. Gio is professional and organized, a dream for any bride to work with. She has a gift for making you comfortable in front of the camera and provides expert guidance that makes shooting with her feel effortless. Her passion for her craft is palpable, and you know it’s good when she turns the camera around and says “YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS!” Every album I’ve received is a breathtakingly beautiful, cinematic keepsake of the most special moments. Her work is literal ART. I’ll never forget the emotional experience of receiving our wedding album - we literally laughed and cried for hours. Every detail and moment is so intentionally and artfully captured. It’s been two years and I still swoon over our wedding photos. I’ve had several (also obsessed) friends inquire about our wedding photography and even book their weddings with Gio. She is easily one of the best investments I made for my wedding day and I can’t say enough positive things. As a repeat client, I so look forward to working with her again in the future. No question - book with Gio!
Rebekah W., 3 months 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., 19 days ago
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Villamor Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Durham, NC

Hi my name is Scarlett & I am a wedding & elopement photographer located in North Carolina! I love to capture those in between moments that really show your love in it's raw, natural form, or as I like to say "in the wild". I would consider my style dark & moody, romantic, & intimate.

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We highly recommend Villamor Photography! She has captured our biggest milestones from when we were dating engaged married pregnant. She did an AMAZING job at our wedding and captured all of our memorable moments with family and friends. I also LOVE my bridal pics! There are no words to describe how happy we are with her work. We look forward to our next photoshoot with our newest addition! Thanks Villamor Photography!
H’Roseline R., 2 years ago
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Nicole Trebour Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Durham, NC

I'm a wedding photographer based in Raleigh, but my roots trace back to the beautiful state of New Jersey. Photography has been my passion since I can remember, and I'm incredibly grateful to turn that passion into my profession. As a wedding photographer, I have the honor of capturing the most special moments of a couple's life and turning them into cherished memories that last forever. Beyond weddings, I love photographing families and people from all walks of life, freezing moments in time that tell unique stories.

Nicole was a BREEZE to work with from start to finish. She was so attentive from just the first zoom we had. She truly cares so much about every little detail that you want out of your photos & she will go above and beyond until it is met! From booking her for my wedding she did our engagement photos, my bridals, a boudoir session as a wedding gift, and even a little Christmas card session! She’s truly a gem. I will continue to use her for all my photography needs in the future & I truly feel like I have a new sister after working with Nicole! You won’t regret choosing her!
Taylor & J., 9 months ago
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Azul Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Durham, NC

Based in Raleigh, Azul Photography brings an artistic eye and unobtrusive style to your wedding day. We take great pride in documenting weddings and utilizing our photo-journalistic backgrounds to create timeless images celebrating your new beginning.

Kathleen and Christobal did a wonderful job for our wedding day. He gave us wonderful insight and great ideas during our event while never imposing an expectation on how or what we should be. We received beautiful authentic moments as keepsakes to cherish and remember for a lifetime. Our challenge now is determining how many photos we can display. Chris was wonderfully professional, adaptable and brought great ideas to the table. My husband and I both felt he had the Je ne sais quoi you want on your wedding day to feel elevated and special. We loved working with him so much, we convinced one of my bridesmaids to book him t for her wedding as well!
Tanya B., a year ago
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Destinie Fouche Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Durham, NC

I'm an elopement photographer, because I believe eloping couples deserve to have wedding days that are full of comfort, playfulness, and adventure somewhere stunningly gorgeous with zero stress! <3. I specialize in Glacier National Park and Western North Carolina elopements and love to serve couples with unlimited planning assistance.

We were SO blessed to have Des. She is so much more than a photographer. She has become our biggest hype girl and such a close friend, since working working with her. She will take such excellent care of you and make sure that you have a day that is an honest reflection of your relationship. She was able to guide us into choosing the most epic location, connect us with incredible vendors, and put us at complete ease. We’re super laid back and she made everything so easy and chill. We were taken care of through the entire experience. We we’re nervous about exploring somewhere new, but Des knows her stuff and was able to navigate us through the location scouting process seamlessly. The day of felt nothing like a photo session and more like hanging out with a really cool friend that gave you as much space as you needed to be vulnerable with your partner, while also keeping the hype up. She had such an incredible pulse on our needs. We were nervous about looking awkward or feeling camera-shy, but she knew exactly what to say to help up feel comfortable. There was no awkward posing or forced emotion, just really subtle prompting that helped you ease into each moment. The entire day was amazing and none of it would have happened without her skill and guidance. We felt like we could trust her to keep us present in the most important moments. We cried when we got our images, they were absolutely breathtaking and 1000% us. We loved being able to share this day through these images with all of our friends and family that weren’t there. They were able to laugh and cry with us. Getting your gallery from Des is like getting to relive your favorite day all over again. She is an absolute gem that impacted our lives in such a positive way. We had no idea how gorgeous Montana was until Des blew our minds with all of the incredible knowledge that she has. If you’re curious about how amazing eloping can be, she’s the girl to talk to. We would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
Sam and K., 4 years ago
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Tom Waldenberg Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Durham, NC

Hi, I'm Tom! I'm a husband, dad (of 2 humans, 1 dog, 1 cat, and 4 chickens), and have loved weddings since my first reception conga line in 4th grade. When I'm not photographing weddings, you'll find me tending my vegetable garden, eating Tex-Mex, rewatching RuPaul's Drag Race and going for hikes around North Carolina & visiting family in New England.

We had an amazing experience with Tom as our wedding photographer! Before the wedding, he was quick to respond to any communication and very intent on making sure he knew what he wanted. At the wedding, he was very professional and went above and beyond every step of the way. He was attentive and captured every special moment. The photos are really amazing and he did an excellent job directing us and our families during the posed photos and capturing candid moments without intruding. He got our gallery to us quickly and the photos were beautifully compiled. We cannot recommend Tom enough!
Brenna M., 3 years ago
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Oz Images Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Durham, NC

I absolutely love doing photography and have been doing it professionally for over ten years. I want your day to be fun and your photos to reflect that! I'll get all the moments with your friends and family, all the details and all the love.

I've worked with Oz Images Photography a few times and they are always so fun and easy to work with! Their communication is timely, friendly, and even a little bit funny. Brighid and her team will go above and beyond for her couples, even running across a venue to capture the smallest detail you might have forgotten. The quality of their work is worth every penny - they truly capture the magic of your special day. I highly recommend Oz Images Photography to any couple looking for an experienced, dedicated, and talented wedding photography team.
Sarah, 18 days ago
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K.G. Photography & Videography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,750
  • Serves Durham, NC

Hi, I'm Karris. Welcome to the KG Family! I started back in 2018 as a small town photographer with a BIG dream to being one of the most well known photographers in the triangle. While I am still not the most well known I have had the wonderful advantage of traveling all over NC and surrounding states to capture special moments. I am a mom of 3 amazing children, Alyssa, Elijah and Stetson. I enjoy making them smile and showing them that mommy can do anything. I love being their super hero, as that is all I have ever wanted in life as a mom. Now enough about me, I can't wait to capture your special moments and be apart of it all!

Karris has been taking photos for my family for a couple of years. From my brother's wedding, to our engagement pictures, my wedding and soon my brother and his wifes maternity photos. She does such and an amazing job. She's sweet, personal but professional, always makes you feel comfortable. She never fails to amaze us. She will always be our #1 photographer and a part of our family. I cannot wait for her to capture photos for us in the future. Thank you for all that you do.
Logan P., a year ago
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Katie Stoltz Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,250
  • Serves Durham, NC

I'm Katie, wedding film + digital photographer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is truly an honor to be a part of and witness the magic of weddings. There is nothing like a celebration that takes place somewhere meaningful that features sentimental touches telling your love story. As your photographer, I portray your story through the intimate, in-between moments and the gently posed portraits you will cherish for all of time. Even if you’re new to having your photo taken, I will make every effort to make you feel comfortable through soft guidance and a heart of service. It is an honor to celebrate you, serve you, and get to know you.

Katie did an amazing job on our pictures! They turned out beautifully! Katie was professional, kind, and easy to communicate with! She made us feel very comfortable during our session
Allison + K., 2 years ago
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Magdalena Stefanek Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Durham, NC

I love photography and often I would like to pause life to enjoy a special moment for just a little longer. I started my journey by photographing nature but was always drawn to weddings and portraits. I've been photographing weddings in Wine Country in CA since 2008. I recently moved to Raleigh, NC. It takes an experienced photographer to make people comfortable in front of the camera in order to capture their true personalities. I am available for weddings, engagements, portraits, and events in Raleigh/ Durham, NC and I am starting to offer destination weddings including Europe. I truly love what I do!

Magdalena is kind, professional and is an outstanding photographer. I have worked with Magdalena for over 10 years and she is always charming to fellow vendors and to the bridal party and their guests. I can recommend her services one hundred per cent.
Heather, 5 years ago
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Glynnis Christensen Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Durham, NC

Hi - my name is Glynnis! I serve couples who are celebrating one of life's most beautiful moments by capturing timeless images that are light and bright. I have seven years of photography experience and started my photography journey primarily capturing events and portraits. I launched my business full-time in 2020 and have had the privilege of serving over 200 clients since that time, including the most amazing couples on their wedding day! Another fun facts: I'm a enneagram 2 which means that, truly, one of my biggest joys is serving others. So when I say that I can't wait to serve you on your big day I mean it!

Last year I was pregnant with my baby boy and wanted some beautiful pictures to remember my pregnancy. Glynnis did an amazing job capturing these memories. We loved the pictures that she took so much we hired her for our wedding! She is very professional and knowledgeable about photography. I highly recommend her if you want beautiful pictures to cherish forever!
Mariah Z., 4 years ago
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One Vision Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Durham, NC

I'm a Raleigh based photographer that is madly in love with photography. Secondly, I'm a father, husband, and lover of life. I'm truly blessed to have such a wonderful family that supported and encouraged me to further pursue my passion and to start my photography business

I chose One Vision Photography for my wedding September 16, 2023. Derrick and his team did an amazing job making my husband & I comfortable during our engagement session. From that moment, I knew he would be our preferred photographer for our wedding date as well. Derrick also, shared photos with my husband and I shortly after our wedding date. I did not have to wait an over anticipate the outcome of his awesome work. I highly recommend Derrick for all of your wedding related events.
Jessica J., 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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