The 2026 edit · Charlotte, North Carolina
The 10 Best Wedding Photographers in Charlotte, NC for 2026
Ten standout wedding photographers for Charlotte celebrations—chosen for quality, consistency, and a clear point of view.
Ten considered choices, with the details that matter most.
Editor’s note
Start with how you want the day to feel.
The right wedding photographer is more than an attractive portfolio. Look for clear communication, relevant experience, and a process that fits the celebration you are planning.
Our advice: find two or three options that speak to you, then compare like for like. A thoughtful conversation and a clear contract matter more than a perfect social feed.
The 2026 list
The names worth knowing
Ten standout businesses. One clear reason for every selection. Rankings cannot be purchased.
Keith and Lakyn Photography
Best overall starting point
Keith and Lakyn Photography leads this snapshot with the strongest overall mix of local relevance, review confidence, and profile usefulness: 5.0 stars across 127 reviews and 67 profile photos. Charlotte-based or explicitly serving. Its profile highlights artistic.
“Artistic work with the evidence and experience to merit a close look.”
Ashley Steffens Photography
Best for review confidence
Ashley Steffens Photography earns a place through 5.0 stars across 81 reviews and 10 profile photos. Charlotte-based or explicitly serving. Its profile highlights artistic.
Kalina's Photography
Best documented visual profile
Kalina's Photography earns a place through 4.9 stars across 102 reviews and 164 profile photos. Charlotte-based or explicitly serving. Its profile highlights photographer.
indigo photography • video
Best for dramatic
indigo photography • video earns a place through 4.9 stars across 78 reviews and 25 profile photos. Charlotte-based or explicitly serving. Its profile highlights artistic.
House of Willingham
Best for modern
House of Willingham earns a place through 5.0 stars across 67 reviews and 10 profile photos. Charlotte-based or explicitly serving. Its profile highlights artistic.
LightStrikes Photography
Best for classic
LightStrikes Photography earns a place through 5.0 stars across 36 reviews and 93 profile photos. Charlotte-based or explicitly serving. Its profile highlights artistic.
Autumn Olive Photography
Best for vintage
Autumn Olive Photography earns a place through 5.0 stars across 63 reviews and 10 profile photos. Charlotte-based or explicitly serving. Its profile highlights artistic.
See Through Photography LLC
Best for lifestyle
See Through Photography LLC earns a place through 5.0 stars across 32 reviews and 63 profile photos. Charlotte-based or explicitly serving. Its profile highlights artistic.
Henderson Lewis Photography
Best for rehearsals & parties
Henderson Lewis Photography earns a place through 5.0 stars across 55 reviews and 10 profile photos. Charlotte-based or explicitly serving. Its profile highlights artistic.
Greyson Steele Photography
Best for artistic
Greyson Steele Photography earns a place through 5.0 stars across 79 reviews and 6 profile photos. Charlotte-based or explicitly serving. Its profile highlights artistic.
Planning advice
Three questions before you inquire
Uptown loading rules, Lake Norman travel, and South Carolina venue addresses can create different fees inside the same ‘Charlotte’ search. Put the exact venue and hotel addresses in the first inquiry.
- 01
Can we see two complete galleries from weddings similar to ours?
Use the answer to compare complete galleries across every proposal.
- 02
Who exactly will photograph our wedding, and are they named in the contract?
Look for specifics around named photographer and coverage, not a broad promise.
- 03
How many hours, photographers, and final edited images are included?
Make sure the proposal is clear about delivery and backup terms before you sign.
Our methodology
Selected with context, not just a score.
We consider work quality, consistency, relevant local experience, client feedback, and the usefulness of every profile.
Ratings and review counts are useful signals, not guarantees. Verify availability, pricing, the people doing the work, and the full contract directly.
Review confidence
Rating and the depth behind it
Local relevance
Charlotte and the surrounding metro experience
Profile usefulness
Enough detail to make a confident comparison
Clear strengths
A distinctive reason to make the first call
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