Wedding photos rooted in storytelling

Full day coverage(8 hours) starting at $3,200. Package can be customized to fit your needs.

Documentary wedding photography in Charlotte for couples who care more about real moments than forced posing.

This allows you to enjoy your wedding day and be present with the people you love, not constantly having to perform for the camera.

Sneak peeks in 24 hours. Full gallery in 3–4 weeks.

Fill out this form the best you can and I will be in within 24 hours, often sooner.

black and white photo of a bride and groom. bride in white dress sitting on a ledge while husband stands behind her. They are looking out a big industrial window at PINE wedding venue in Charlotte

“Brandon was everything we hoped for in a wedding photographer. He is professional, creative and incredibly easy to work with. We will treasure our photos forever. Cant recommend him enough! .”

— Meredith & Brad's Wedding-2025
deeply emotional black and white photo of a grandmother hugging her grandson after he got married in Charlotte, NC

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Brandon for our wedding celebration, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, Brandon was professional, easy to communicate with, and truly dedicated to capturing every special moment. He has an incredible eye for detail and a talent for finding beauty in the candid, quiet, and emotional moments alike. The photos he delivered were simply stunning—natural, vibrant, and full of life. We’ve received so many compliments on them, and we’ll treasure these memories forever thanks to his artistry. Highly, highly recommend!

— Murill Oakes-Wedding, 2024
bride in white dress walking down the stairs at The Founders Dairy Barn after her wedding ceremony

“We hired Brandon for our wedding, and as a full-time wedding planner who has worked with hundreds of wedding photographers. Brandon’s work is truly remarkable. His ability to blend in throughout the day and go with the flow really put us at ease. We knew within minutes that this is a seasoned photographer. I truly believe he is one of the best documentary wedding photographers in the world.(no, he didn’t pay me to say that lol)”

— Susan Van Soes- Wedding, 2025

This is for you if…..

You want photos that prioritize:

  • real emotion (not performance)

  • strong composition and timing

  • guests, relationships, and the “in between”

  • portraits that still look like you

If you’re looking for heavily posed, trend-driven imagery as the main focus, you’ll probably be happier elsewhere.

wedding ceremony at Lake Norman in North Carolina with boats in the background

What you get.

Full-day coverage (7–8 hours) — solo photographer

  • A complete, story-driven gallery (typically ~350–450 edited images)

  • Sneak peeks within 24 hours

  • Full gallery delivered in 3–4 weeks

  • True-to-life color + intentional black & white (I include the color version too)

  • Guidance when you need it, space when you don’t

mother hugs her daughter tightly after she just got married at Hidden Hill wedding venue
bride and groom smiling and dancing during their wedding reception in Charlotte, NC.

How I work (so you know what to expect)

1) I document what’s real

As a documentary wedding photographer, I’m constantly scanning the room looking for cues, so I can anticipate important moments. Couples hire me because they can enjoy their wedding day, trusting that I’m blending in and telling the story of their day with artistic images rooted in light, timing and composition.

2) Unobtrusive

I want you to enjoy this time with your loved ones, not constantly interrupting for staged photos that have no soul.

3) Timeless Wedding Photos

True-to-life color that won’t feel dated in five years. I strive to make wedding images that remain timeless. I do this by perfecting the basics.

Full Wedding Stories

View some full wedding stories from our journal below. Just click on a gallery to see more.

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Wedding Photography at The 1932 Barn-Charlotte, NC

Founders Dairy Barn at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Pricing

Full-day coverage starts at $3,200 for a full wedding coverage(7-8 hours)

Most couples invest $3,000-$4,500 depending on coverage and add-ons.

If you’re comfortable with that range, you’ll likely be a good fit.

Optional add-ons (only list what you actually offer)

  • Additional hours

  • Second photographer

  • Engagement session

  • Heirloom album

    If you need longer or shorter coverage, we can customize our package to fit what you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Most people are. I’ll give simple direction when needed, without posing, to keep things natural. 90% of a wedding is candid anyways, so you can just focus on enjoying your day.

  • Although I’m primarily a documentary wedding photographer. We can still set aside a little time to do family formal photos. This usually takes about 20 minutes.

  • I’ve been a true documentary wedding photographer for 8 years. I focus on storytelling by paying close attention to light, timing, composition and moment.

  • Typically 350–450 for 7–8 hours, depending on the day’s timeline and guest count. I focus on quality over quantity.

  • Sneak peeks within 24 hours. Full gallery in 3–4 weeks.

If you want wedding photos that feel honest—let’s see if your date is available.

Response time: within 24 hours.

A bride in a white lace wedding dress and a groom in a blue suit holding hands and smiling on stone steps outdoors with leafless trees in the background.