The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Sanford, NC

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Sanford, NC

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Anna Marie Photography 

5.0

Sanford, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,100

PLEASE INQUIRE VIA MY WEBSITE. Telling your love story through the lens of my camera is my passion. There isn't a right way to feel it. The only way to capture the raw feelings between you and your soulmate is to tailor the process to suit each unique individual. I want to capture your soul essence and the connection you share. If you want to elope and say I do on a mountain, I'll pack my bags! It is YOUR day and I am here to help make it happen.

Awarded Best of Zola
Anna did my husband and mines engagement and wedding photography. She was absolutely amazing to work with! She is so go with the flow, professional, and sweet. She made our day feel truly “us” and was so flexible with the day of timeline and our crazy bridal party. Her photos really captured our day so wonderfully. I could not recommend her enough. Can’t wait to shoot maternity pictures with her one day.
Kaitlin K., 3 months ago
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Ezer Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,300
  • Serves Sanford, NC

Capturing the authentic and showing it's beautiful. Desiree & Raul here! As Raleigh Wedding Photographers, we pride ourselves on capturing the beauty and uniqueness of each wedding in this vibrant city. From downtown Raleigh’s charming streets to its serene landscapes, we know every nook and cranny. Our experience has allowed us to document countless love stories against Raleigh’s stunning venues and picturesque scenery. Whether it’s an intimate garden ceremony or a grand celebration at a historic landmark, we are dedicated to making your wedding photography dreams come true.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are so thankful to Desiree & Raul for delivering top notch service! The memories we have because of their work, are one of the greatest things we cherish from our wedding day! Great communication, great editing, creativity and attentiveness. So send them an email! They’ll make you feel comfortable since day one! Lots of love!
The A., 5 months ago
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BTP Media Group 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Sanford, NC

I’m Barry Daley, a photographer and videographer with a passion for capturing life’s most unforgettable moments. For over a decade, I’ve been honored to document weddings and milestones, preserving the heartfelt details that make each story unique. With me, you’re not just a client—your memories mean as much to me as they do to you. I’m here to make you feel at ease, capturing the real, beautiful moments that tell your story. My goal is simple: to create lasting images and films that, years from now, bring back every emotion of your special day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Barry is an amazing photographer. He is professional, well-experienced, punctual, kind, funny and enthusiastic. He created a stress free environment from beginning to end for me and my guests. He captured every moment of my wedding and the pictures we received were spectacular. Barry Daley Photography is highly recommended. Will definitely be booking for future events.
Safiya W., a year ago
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The Vibrant 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Sanford, NC

Bold, unique and VIBRANT photographers. Based in North Carolina and Colorado, but we love to travel anywhere! We are a team of THREE photographers who love LOVE! We can’t wait to work with you :) We focus heavily on a photojournalistic approach while ensuring our clients feel comfortable in front of the lens. We utilize external lighting and flashes to enhance images, while also mastering the art of natural lighting.

Awarded Best of Zola
Michelle was simply amazing! She is personable and did a great job communicating clearly to myself , my husband and bridal party. Weddings can most definitely get hectic but I valued the calm and creativity that Michelle was able to provide while capturing our beautiful day. We thank you so much.
Andrea B., a year ago
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Candy Nogales Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Sanford, NC

*PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE TO SUBMIT A CONTACT FORM AT WWW.CANDYNOGALES.COM.* MY WEBSITE IS UNDER MY PHOTO ON MY ZOLA PAGE. Hi, I'm Candy! I love capturing all of the raw, beautiful moments as they naturally unfold on your wedding day. Candids are some of my favorite photos! Don't worry; I will most definitely get those posed family photos as well, but for most of the day, I'm there to document it all as it naturally happens. I would love to chat with you more about your wedding plans and how I can be a part of documenting it!

Awarded Best of Zola
We can't thank Candy enough for the incredible job she did capturing our wedding day! From our first meeting to the final delivery of our photos, her professionalism and warm approach made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. Candy has an eye for detail and a unique ability to capture authentic moments. She effortlessly blended into our celebration, making us and our guests feel comfortable in front of the camera. The result? Stunning photos that perfectly reflect the joy and love of our special day. We’re absolutely thrilled with our wedding album and can’t recommend Candy highly enough to any couple looking for a talented and dedicated photographer! Thank you, Candy, for giving us memories we will cherish forever! With love, Roxana and Thomas
Roxana R., 2 months ago
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Mehmet Demirci Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Sanford, NC

Mehmet Demirci Photography is a wedding and event photography company based in Cary, North Carolina. This professional photographer has an extensive background in photojournalism, and offers over 18 years of photography expertise to their wedding services. They specialize in visually documenting your wedding celebration so that you can treasure the memories for a lifetime.

Awarded Best of Zola
We could'n' be more delighted with the photos from Mehmet! He's extremely creative, very professional, and also had great fun ideas on-site with how to use the unique features of the backyard were married in. I was especially moved by the documentary-style photos of family members just being themselves. I'll treasure those forever. Mehmet is so talented. Can't say enough glowing things. If you're looking for documentary-style, book with him!!! He is talented and skilled at his craft.
Lauren G., 4 months ago
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Three Region Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Sanford, NC

PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE AT THREEREGIONNC.COM TO SUBMIT A CONTACT FORM ZOLA REQUIRES ME TO PAY TO REPLY TO AN EMAIL AND MY WEBSITE HAS ALL MY PACKAGES VISIT THREEREGIONNC.COM/INVESTMENT FOR PACKAGES AND PRICING.

If "I don't know what to do with my hands" could be manifested as a person, that is me trying to take a photograph. Yet every photo Jessica took looked comfortable, natural, and captured my husband and I perfectly. Not to mention stunning. She is so talented, not only in her photography and style, but her incredible sense for how to make people relax, while also giving incredibly detailed direction. She is the perfect balance for any occasion - a fun, easy going personality, with incredible focus on getting the job done. Our wedding photos were absolutely incredible. (As are all of the other photos from continually hiring her for more special occasions!) I cannot get enough of her and her work. Could not recommend enough!
Leigh, 4 years ago
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Moments with Meg Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Sanford, NC
  • Offer

My name's Megan, but my friends call me Meg. Lover of sunshine, tacos, puppies and country music. A mom of three, wife to my goober of a husband, project manager by day, and the photographer that is going to convince you how important it is to invest in capturing life’s sweetest moments. Heads up, we will be friends! I know the value of memories that photographs carry, so I am all in with you from the beginning.

Awarded Best of Zola
One of our headline DJs, Jordan (Aka: DJ Showout), had the pleasure of working with Megan at Jon and Nafeesha's wedding on May 12th, 2024, it was fantastic! Her communication, attention to detail, ability to capture perfect moments, and friendly presence made the day even better. The photos are absolutely STUNNING, and we have only seen the sneak peeks!! I am beyond excited to see how the full gallery comes out! I highly recommend Megan for your wedding and look forward to working with her again!
Fusion Sound and Lighting, 6 months ago
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Kion Creative Media 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Sanford, NC

I'm Chris Githire, Owner and Photographer at Kion Creative Media. I fell in love with photography over four years ago, and I've been a wedding photographer for the last two years. I'm obsessed with providing my couples with an amazing experience that starts from the first meeting/call, all the way until the final image gallery is delivered. Click the website link under my profile photo to learn more and schedule a consult call to see if Kion Creative Media is the right fit of you!

Awarded Best of Zola
We worked with Chris for our engagement photos and all of the photos he delivered were amazing! Even better, he was so fun to work with, he had a clear vision for each photo, and each photo location. He clearly had put a lot of thought into the photos before we met up. He was also so funny and encouraging, it made what we thought would be an awkward experience, a fun afternoon. We can't wait to work with him for our wedding this fall! I would absolutely recommend Chris as a wedding photographer.
Sophia, 2 years ago
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Blythe Eland Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,639
  • Serves Sanford, NC

A little about me: I grew up in North Carolina, moved to Florida, and now I am back in North Carolina. When I’m not behind the camera, you can find me lounging at home with my two Aussies (because, let’s be honest, they run my household). Dogs are my world, which is why I’m always equipped with at least two lint rollers during every shoot (I’ve pretty much achieved Master Lint Roller status by now). Every moment is special and worth capturing, and my job is to help tell your story in a way that honors your love and feelings for one another.

Blythe Eland Photography was a dream to work with for our wedding day. Blythe Eland is not who we originally booked with (although now I wish we had known about her from the start!) The night before our wedding, our wedding photographer let us know that one half of their two person team would not be able to make it and that Blythe Eland would be filling in as second shooter. I was certainly nervous to hear this information (especially the night before) but it was clear on the day of the wedding that I had nothing to worry about. Blythe arrived early and went above and beyond. Her photo ideas and instructions were fantastic, and she seamlessly took the lead to ensure our day went off without a hitch. We were so grateful for her professionalism and talent. Since our wedding, we've had the pleasure of working with Blythe two additional times and have been consistently impressed by her responsiveness, timeliness, and the beautiful photos she captures. We cannot recommend Blythe Eland Photography highly enough.
Connor L., 2 months ago
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Vidr Photography 

5.0

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

Hi, I'm Stephanie! I'm a wedding and elopement photographer based in Durham, serving all of North Carolina. Real life is messy, chaotic, and beautiful, and I try to capture that in my work. My style of photography uses a documentary and photojournalism approach, in order to carefully curate an album that is uniquely you ✨

Awarded Best of Zola
Stephanie did a great job with our wedding photos. She captured a lot of laughs and personality in the pictures. She was even able to get some great shots of our dogs - who are pretty impatient. We were very happy with the editing as well. Overall, it was a fun experience to work with Vidr Photography and we would happily use them again in the future!
Jon and M., 4 years ago
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Elise Hodges Photography 

5.0

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

Hi! I'm Elise and I have been a professional photographer since 2020 and have found a love and passion for capturing weddings! I've been married to my guy since 2010 and have 4 kids. My favorite part of a wedding day is the first look and dancing at the reception! I love sushi, hiking with my family, and my plant babies

Of all of the vendors and activities surrounding our wedding, aside from actually marrying the man of my dreams, the most important thing to me was the photos. Elise and her assistant did a beautiful job capturing our day and all of the special moments. We were able to get the shots that mattered to us most. I would use her again in a heartbeat!
Sandy, 4 months ago
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Ariel Kaitlin Photography 

5.0

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

The spunky and energetic photographer over here! I like warm hugs (if you get that Disney reference then we’re def going to be fast friends), am constantly on the lookout for the best chai, and shout “shit biscuits” just a little too often. I’m here to help guide my fun-loving, nerdy couples through the wedding planning process and offer expletive laden compliments when they inevitably kill it at their session. Most importantly though I will celebrate this exciting time in your life with you while becoming a dear friend for years to come. Dog Obsessed | Board Game Enthusiast | Science Nerd | Rock Climbing Addict

Awarded Best of Zola
Ariel and Alex make a fantastic team and are SO TALENTED! They went above and beyond to make our wedding day so special. My favorite part of their work is how they capture people’s personalities through their photography style. We had so much fun working with them!!! Our gallery made us happy cry and laugh all over again because it represented our day so well. Ariel is extremely well organized and runs her business so well. She is a wealth of knowledge about all things weddings and provided us with so much helpful insight along the whole planning process. Our engagement shoot was also an absolute blast and we loved getting to know Ariel and Alex prior to our wedding day. They are such lovely & genuine people. We are SO thankful to have worked with Ariel Kaitlin Photography for our wedding!
Elise M., a year ago
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Leah Marie Photography + Stationery 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Sanford, NC

Celebrating life and love through film for over a decade. A PASSION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND A HEART FOR STORYTELLING Leah Marie Photography + Stationery has since been featured in magazines, online publications and awarded the Client Choice. Your wedding celebration is one of the most important events of your life. Leah treats it with respect and care. She doesn’t miss a thing, it’s your big day where every moment counts and every detail matters. Leah offers more than taking pretty pictures on your wedding day. She will be there to help make your vision come to life. You can count on her to have your back and lend a hand in time of need.

Leah Marie Photography + Stationery is truly the BEST! Hire Leah if you are seeking a wedding photographer to capture those special moments as this is her beautiful gifting. She was suggested and we fell in love with her personality over the phone. She was radiant, joyful and exuberant. She traveled to North Georgia to photo and without us knowing, she even photographed our rehearsal. One of the qualities that makes Leah stand out above other photographers I've worked with, (I'm an actress and on set often) is her specialized eye on composition, lighting and movement in a photo and the way she makes everyone feel at ease. The photos she captured were published a week later in the magazine BEAUTIFUL. Our wedding was featured in a 7 page spread story about our celebration. The other huge selling factor about Leah is the softness she provides in the finished photo. It is a surreal, warm, quality filled with a love light that is consistent in all of the photos she prepped and sent to us. She delivers such emotional and epic photos. Our videographer was filming and you see Leah photographing us, not missing a moment and she complimented /coordinated with our wedding palette. It was incredible. My sister consistently said how she wished she had a fraction of the talent in her wedding photographer. Leah is a rare gift. You not only get a photographer but a friend and a joyful personality celebrating your special day with you. Didn't miss a moment, talented, professional, easy to work with and turned around photos within moments.
Jenn + J., 4 years ago
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Laura Memory Photography & Videography 

5.0

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

​We are Laura & Drew! *IF YOU LOVE OUR WORK, PLEASE REACH OUT TO US ON OUR WEBSITE WWW.LAURAMEMORY.COM* Laura is a full time artist working in photography, videography, & photo editing. Drew is a Ph.D. child clinical psychologist by day & photographs with Laura on weekends. Laura's middle name is really Memory! We are super chill and down to earth and hope our photos reflect that ease. We love those candid and joyful moments, genuine laughter, beautiful details, and capturing your love story in a journalistic and natural way. Always down for adventures, non traditional weddings, and travel!

Awarded Best of Zola
Laura is a dream to work with. Even when my wedding was postponed 3 times because of covid, Laura made adjustments and worked with us to find solutions. Her and her team made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day and the photos could not be more beautiful!
Priscilla R., 2 years ago
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Diora Media, LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Sanford, 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., a month ago
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hishutter photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Sanford, NC
  • Offer

We’re Halima and Imroz, your friendly neighborhood photographers at HiShutter. We believe the best photos happen when you’re having fun, and we’re here to make that happen. Expect some laughs, a lot of love, and epic photos of your big day!

Halima and Imroz of hishutter photography were an absolute dream team for our wedding! They made us feel completely comfortable throughout the day with their friendly, attentive, and culturally aware approach. Their calming presence and creative eye allowed them to capture genuine, emotionally captivating moments that elegantly preserved every meaningful detail of our fusion wedding celebration. The final gallery was truly stunning - every cultural ritual, candid laugh, and heartfelt expression was beautifully documented. If you're looking for photographers who will go above and beyond to ensure your special day is perfectly captured, Halima and Imroz are it! We highly recommend them for anyone wanting a mix of authentic and luxurious wedding photography.
Zeeba, 2 months ago
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Amy Ellis Photography 

5.0

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

This storyteller believes that your wedding day shouldn't feel like a photo shoot, but should be full of genuine moments that are unique to your love story. As a fly on the wall with a photojournalist style, I am less concerned about "blog worthy" shots and more about the candids that show who you are and who you love. I find importance in preserving fleeting moments and the importance of printing photos, not just letting them live in an online gallery.

From our first call with Amy, we were impressed by her warmth, timely responses, and detail-oriented communication style. On the day of our wedding, Amy and her team seamlessly blended into the background, capturing all the candid, in-between moments that we will cherish forever. Amy made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera, and we hardly even noticed her taking photos - yet the final results were nothing short of extraordinary. The 50 (!!) preview photos she provided just days after our wedding were a wonderful surprise, and we are thrilled with the quality and value of their work (she even edited out a scrape I had from running). We cannot recommend Amy highly enough to any couple looking for a talented and professional photograger to help make their special day truly unforgettable.
Kaia H., 2 months ago
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Villamor Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Sanford, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Scarlett did such an amazing job capturing those special moments at my wedding ceremony. She made my family, and us feel very comfortable. She’s was very easy to talk to about what angles I wanted and she made sure to deliver better than what I expected! Working with her was such a pleasure, especially with her great attitude. Looking forward to working with her again in the near future!
Judith M., 2 years ago
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Nicole Trebour Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Sanford, 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., 7 months ago
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The Winning Lens Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Sanford, NC

Our names are Khalid & Lakmali! We are a husband & wife wedding photographer duo based in Raleigh, NC. We started taking photography seriously about 4 years ago after shooting our first wedding for a high school friend and absolutely fell in love with the whole process! Outside of taking photos, we love local food, great beer, space (Khalid has a Saturn tattoo on his wrist), and making lifelong friends with our clients. If you have any questions shoot us an email!

Awarded Best of Zola
We could not have happened upon a better team in Mali and Khalid for our wedding day. Not only are the pictures phenomenal but they added so much to our experience with their personalities and dynamic. We will forever be grateful for this photography duo
Emily & A., 3 years ago
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Tom Waldenberg Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Sanford, 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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Magdalena Stefanek Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Sanford, 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, 4 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Sanford, NC

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

A Sanford, 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 Sanford, 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 Sanford, 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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