Wedding Photographers in Charlotte
Ranked by verified reputation — never by who paid. Verified vendors first; reviews from couples who booked move the rest.
Typical cost: $1,500-$3,500 · Read the wedding photographer cost guide →
10 Charlotte wedding photographers publish a starting price: most start at $700–$4,000 · See Charlotte prices →
Planning a wedding in Charlotte
Venues range from uptown Charlotte to Lake Norman and Huntersville to the north, Concord, and across the state line in Rock Hill.
Lazo lists 137 wedding photographers working across 32 towns. Light is the thing that changes most by month here, so the sunset table below is worth reading before you set a ceremony time.
April to June and September to November. Spring and fall are peak; summers are hot and humid with afternoon storms.
Book a wedding photographer 9-14 months out for a peak-season Saturday. Booking order for every vendor →
$1,500-$3,500 nationally. Lazo doesn’t hold verified Charlotte prices yet, so ask each vendor for packages. Cost guide →
From the register of deeds: $60, no waiting period, valid for 60 days; you need 2 witnesses. Details →
Charlotte (45), Concord (13), Rock Hill (9), Statesville (7), Salisbury (5), Huntersville (5), Waxhaw (4), York (4).
| Month (15th) | Golden hour from | Sunset | Dark by | Ceremony for sunset portraits |
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| April | 7:21 PM | 7:56 PM | 8:22 PM | ~5:11 PM |
| May | 7:44 PM | 8:20 PM | 8:48 PM | ~5:35 PM |
| June | 8:01 PM | 8:39 PM | 9:09 PM | ~5:54 PM |
| September | 6:57 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:55 PM | ~4:45 PM |
| October | 6:14 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:13 PM | ~4:03 PM |
| November | 4:40 PM | 5:17 PM | 5:44 PM | ~2:32 PM |
Computed for central Charlotte with the NOAA solar equations. Golden hour starts when the sun is 6° above the horizon; the ceremony time leaves about 2¾ hours for the ceremony, family photos and cocktail hour before sunset.
Lazo’s picks: wedding photographers in Charlotte
12 picks · read 2026-10-12We read the website of every Charlotte wedding photographer listed on Lazo (131 listings, 97 sites reachable) and set aside the ones that are not really in the wedding business: family and studio portrait photographers who list weddings as one of many services, a Charleston studio and a multi-state booking network with Charlotte pages, and one site that had been taken over by spam. What is left is a shortlist of vendors who say clearly what they do, show their work, and tell you how they work. Verified Lazo vendors come first. Nobody paid to be here, and this is not a ranking: Lazo ranks only on reviews from couples who booked.
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Robert Burns II has 15 years in photography and more than 200 weddings behind him, shooting photo and video from Huntersville just north of Charlotte. Collections start at $4,000 for a full eight-hour day, previews arrive within 24 hours, and he also edits BRIDE Magazine, an annual planning publication he started for his brides.
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Candid, unposed documentary coverage for couples who want the day captured honestly. Brandon Pickett is a full-time Charlotte photographer with over 350 weddings, many from his earlier years shooting Washington, D.C., and he edits every photo himself and delivers galleries with unlimited downloads.
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Avonné Photography in Matthews is a documentary-style wedding photographer approaching 15 years as a professional, with roots in opera, dance and photography. Charlotte and destination weddings worldwide, from a self-described world traveler and Christ follower.
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Katherine Elena came to weddings sideways: a high-school darkroom habit, chemistry and psychology degrees, a few years in another field, then photography full time. Based in Fort Mill, she specializes in fine-art, emotional images, and also photographs children.
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LeVar Hage shoots weddings and elopements with an editorial feel out of Indian Trail, and the site lists wedding packages and a planning ebook. He has photographed weddings across nine states from Arizona to Florida, and started, by his own account, as a sneaker foot model on Instagram.
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Dodie Huffman runs Allure Wedding Photography from a studio in Belmont and works North and South Carolina. Born and raised in Clover, SC, with a college education in photography and video production; the published package pairs a lead photographer with an assistant for six hours of coverage.
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A bright, true-to-color, romantic style for weddings, proposals and courthouse ceremonies, from a Charlotte photographer who grew up in small-town Michigan. Aubrey Elizabeth covers the Carolinas and destination weddings, and also shoots couples, families and in-home newborns.
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Candle and Quill is a husband-and-wife photo and video duo based out of Charlotte, named for light and for storytelling. Collections run from portrait sessions and elopements to full-day weddings, with photography and videography options in each.
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Candice Williams photographs weddings with her partner Quinton creating content alongside, for couples who value faith, intentionality and an elevated experience. Charlotte-based and traveling worldwide, with a published investment page that frames collections around trust and curation.
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Bre Jones of Everlasting Moments is based in Shelby and serves couples throughout Charlotte, Asheville, Greenville and destinations nationwide. Timeless imagery with an editorial lean, built around the in-between moments people only recognize as meaningful years later.
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Nine years of weddings and portraits from Concord, with a pre-wedding consultation built into every package and collection pricing printed on the site. Chantelle also photographs newborns and family milestones, so expect a photographer who follows couples past the wedding.
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Tristan and Sophie of Off The Rails Studios are a husband-and-wife team shooting candid photography and wedding films for couples in Charlotte, Fort Mill and across the Carolinas. Parents of five who hike, camp and ride dirt bikes, and happy to travel.
- Can I see a full gallery from a summer wedding here, including the sweaty 4 PM ceremony and the dark reception, not just the golden-hour portraits?
- What is the delivery timeline for previews and the full gallery, and is a second shooter included or an add-on?
- If we are marrying at a venue 45 minutes outside Charlotte, is travel included, and have you shot there before?
Lazo lists 137 wedding photographers serving Charlotte, North Carolina, from Concord, Rock Hill to Statesville. Verified couple reviews decide the order — never ad spend. Until reviews arrive, vendors who have claimed and verified their profile come first, then everyone else by name.
No sponsored results. This is every wedding photographer we list in Charlotte — verified vendors first, then by name. Nobody can pay to move up.
- Jasmine Norris Photography
“A stress free wedding experience with images worthy of a magazine spread! Jasmine Norris Photography is an award winning and published…”
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Atavia Weddings
“Welcome to Atavia Weddings—your trusted partner for wedding photography and videography. We specialize in capturing the beauty of your…”
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Crystaline Photography and Video
“Crystaline Photo is a Colorado-based wedding and engagement photography studio specializing in authentic, timeless imagery for couples…”
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Elizabeth Scott Weddings
“Elizabeth Scott is a national wedding photography and videography studio built on one belief: your day deserves more than coverage — it…”
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Olivia Layne Studios
“Olivia Layne is a graduate of the New England School of Photography and has been photographing weddings since 2010. Fifteen seasons in,…”
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Jasmine Norris Photography
“A stress free wedding experience with images worthy of a magazine spread! Jasmine Norris Photography is an award winning and published…”
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Wedding Photographers in Charlotte: questions couples ask
When is wedding season in Charlotte?
Peak season in Charlotte runs April to June and September to November. Spring and fall are peak; summers are hot and humid with afternoon storms.
How far ahead should we book a wedding photographer in Charlotte?
Plan on 9-14 months out for a peak-season Saturday. A wedding photographer can only take one wedding a day, so popular dates go first.
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Charlotte?
Most couples spend $1,500-$3,500. Lazo does not yet hold verified booking prices for Charlotte, so treat this as a national range and ask each wedding photographer for their packages.
What time is sunset for a September wedding in Charlotte?
Around 7:30 PM on September 15, with golden hour from about 6:57 PM. For portraits in that light, a ceremony near 4:45 PM works.
How do we get a marriage license in North Carolina?
Apply with the register of deeds. The fee is $60 and there is no waiting period. The license is valid for 60 days, and you need 2 witnesses.
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