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About The Crafted Creative
Based in Wilmington, The Crafted Creative works with couples planning weddings throughout Wilmington and the Cape Fear Coast, North Carolina. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Gardner Woods North Weddings and Events and The Lake House. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Wilmington
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Wilmington?
Most couples in Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
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 The Crafted Creative
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Gardner Woods North Weddings and Events | 2.5 mi |
| The Lake House | 3.3 mi |
| Klondyke Farms Cafe | 4.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Crafted Creative to each venue listed on Lazo.
Wilmington weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, September, October, November. The driest months are April, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57° | 36° | 20% | 4:47 PM | 5:25 PM |
| Feb | 60° | 38° | 22% | 5:20 PM | 5:55 PM |
| Mar | 66° | 44° | 19% | 6:46 PM | 7:19 PM |
| Apr | 75° | 53° | 16% | 7:09 PM | 7:43 PM |
| May | 81° | 61° | 20% | 7:31 PM | 8:06 PM |
| Jun | 87° | 69° | 25% | 7:48 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Jul | 90° | 73° | 28% | 7:47 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 72° | 31% | 7:24 PM | 7:58 PM |
| Sep | 84° | 67° | 23% | 6:45 PM | 7:18 PM |
| Oct | 76° | 56° | 17% | 6:03 PM | 6:37 PM |
| Nov | 67° | 45° | 17% | 4:31 PM | 5:07 PM |
| Dec | 60° | 39° | 20% | 4:25 PM | 5:03 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Wilmington International Airport (3.9 mi from Wilmington). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Wilmington.
Getting to Wilmington
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ILM Wilmington International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| OAJ Albert J Ellis Airport | 46 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| MYR Myrtle Beach International Airport | 68 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham | 114 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Charlotte | 179 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Virginia Beach | 213 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
| Richmond | 231 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Wilmington; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1400 Elgin St, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA
- Where
- Wilmington · 8 miles southeast of central Wilmington
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers · Invitations & Stationery
- In Wilmington
- One of 53 wedding photographers we list · 4 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (585) 690-9978
- Website
- Visit site
From The Crafted Creative's website
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Online gallery
- Style, in their words
- Candid
- Experience
- 15+ years
Read from thecraftedcreative.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Crafted Creative before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Wilmington
- Nearest venue
- Gardner Woods North Weddings and Events, 2.5 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 47 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 4 within 3 mi, 22 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 2 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Carolina Beach, Winnabow
Distances are straight-line from The Crafted Creative; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Wilmington.
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