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Charlotte North Carolina Wedding Photographer

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Hi, I'm Katie, a Charlotte NC wedding photographer serving relaxed, adventurous couples across Charlotte, Lake Norman, and the greater Carolinas. My background as a zookeeper taught me that life becomes so much more joyful when you follow your dreams. Time waits for no one. You owe it to yourself to do things that make you happy.

When I found I wasn't truly living my dream, I decided to find a career that set my heart ablaze. I wanted to help others do what makes them happy, especially on the one day that holds such love, companionship, and signifies a new beginning.

As a Charlotte wedding photographer, I've had the honor of capturing weddings and elopements at venues across North and South Carolina, from garden ceremonies at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden to intimate chapel weddings at Mariposa Chapel. No matter where your day takes place, my goal is the same: genuine, unposed photos of the people and moments that matter most.

I am more than your wedding photographer, I am your friend. I help couples create an intentional experience that allows for genuine love, connection, and emotion to shine through in every image.

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Currently booking weddings and elopements for 2027, with select 2026 dates still available.

 *I cap my calendar at 15 weddings a year so every couple gets my full attention!

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I take care of capturing your wedding day so you can relax, soak up every moment, and create fun and meaningful memories!

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"We just got the photos and I just wanted to say THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!! You captured exactly what I wanted!! ...the photos are AMAZING!!!!! ...We just got home from our honeymoon and these make us sooo happy to look at!!!"

"...You captured exactly what I wanted!!"

Carrie & Tanner

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"We loved Katie and can’t recommend her enough! Multiple guests and family members commented on how well she gave direction and her professionalism!"

"...[We] can’t recommend her enough!"

Merritt & Trip

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“Katie was amazing to work with for both our engagement and wedding day photos! We’re both super shy in front of a camera but she makes the sessions so easy and fun. You won’t regret working with her!"

"You won't regret working with her!"

Jessica & Levi

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"You were PHENOMENAL!! I cannot thank you enough!! Everyone raved about you!! So many people have complimented “your photographer was awesome." THANK YOU!!!"

"You were PHENOMENAL!!"

Lacy & Karson

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"Katie, you are a magician! These are so beautiful! 😍 Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding. I'm in awe of all the pictures- the engagement ones too!"

"Katie, you are a magician!"

Maria & Eric

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"We really enjoyed working with you and appreciated all the great direction you gave us! Thank you so much for getting these sneak peeks to us so quick! These look amazing and we can’t wait for the rest!"

"...[We] appreciated all the great direction you gave us!"

Karissa & Andrew

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"YOU ARE AMAZING!!!! I am in LOVE with them! You helped us feel sooo comfortable! Thank you for everything!"

"...You helped us feel sooo comfortable!"

Cheyenne & Ben

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Sam and I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything yesterday! You were such an amazing photographer and truly such a joy. You made the entire process so easy and we really appreciate it. You were so sweet the entire day, and we wanted to you to know you helped make our day very special.

"...You made the entire process so easy"

Anna & Sam

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KATIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are literally amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't even know what to say. I am obsessed with all of them!

"...I'm obsessed with all of them!"

Lauren & Kameron

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Thank you so much for being such an important part of our wedding day. Thanks for making our dream come true!"

"Thanks for making our dream come true!"

Caroline & Trent

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