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About Candle and Quill Photography
Candle and Quill Photography brings photographer services to weddings across Charlotte, North Carolina, working from Locust. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Meadow Creek Farm and The Farmstead. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Charlotte
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Charlotte?
Most couples in Charlotte budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Charlotte?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Candle and Quill Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Meadow Creek Farm | 2.3 mi |
| The Farmstead | 4.1 mi |
| The Love Story Wedding Venue | 4.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Candle and Quill Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Charlotte weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52° | 32° | 23% | 4:56 PM | 5:34 PM |
| Feb | 57° | 35° | 23% | 5:30 PM | 6:05 PM |
| Mar | 64° | 41° | 24% | 6:57 PM | 7:31 PM |
| Apr | 73° | 49° | 20% | 7:22 PM | 7:56 PM |
| May | 80° | 58° | 19% | 7:44 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Jun | 87° | 66° | 22% | 8:02 PM | 8:39 PM |
| Jul | 90° | 70° | 20% | 8:01 PM | 8:38 PM |
| Aug | 89° | 69° | 20% | 7:37 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Sep | 83° | 63° | 17% | 6:56 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Oct | 73° | 50° | 14% | 6:13 PM | 6:48 PM |
| Nov | 63° | 40° | 18% | 4:40 PM | 5:17 PM |
| Dec | 55° | 34° | 20% | 4:33 PM | 5:12 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Charlotte Douglas Airport (6.3 mi from Charlotte). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Charlotte.
Photo spots around Charlotte
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| The Greenpark | Charlotte | 0.3 mi |
| Romare Bearden Parkcity park | Charlotte | 0.3 mi |
| Fourth Ward Parkpark | Charlotte | 0.3 mi |
| Marshall Parkpark | Charlotte | 0.6 mi |
| Midtown Parkpark | Charlotte | 1.2 mi |
| Serenity Gardengarden | Charlotte | 7.0 mi |
| Maplewalk gardengarden | Charlotte | 7.1 mi |
| Big Rock Nature Preservepark | Charlotte | 11.5 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Charlotte first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Charlotte
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport | 6 mi | 10 min |
| USA Concord-Padgett Regional Airport | 13 mi | 20 min |
| GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport | 79 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham | 130 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Atlanta | 226 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
| Richmond | 248 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
| Virginia Beach | 294 mi | 6 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Charlotte; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 17066 Pond Rd, Locust, NC 28097, USA
- Where
- Locust · 25 miles east of central Charlotte
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Charlotte
- One of 137 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (704) 305-4140
- Website
- Visit site
From Candle and Quill Photography's website
“A husband & wife wedding photography & videography duo based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, telling stories through photo and film.”candleandquillphoto.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Bridal portraits, Second shooter, Drone photos, Online gallery, Elopements, Destination weddings
- Style, in their words
- Light and airy, Moody, Timeless
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $600
- In business since
- 2017
Read from candleandquillphoto.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Candle and Quill Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Locust
- Nearest venue
- Meadow Creek Farm, 2.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 12 wedding venues
- Communities served
- Oakboro, Mt Pleasant, Stanfield, Midland
Distances are straight-line from Candle and Quill Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Charlotte.
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