Documentary Wedding Photographer

Your wedding day, spent with the ones you love

For couples that want their wedding captured honestly.

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You don't need a photographer who wants to be your best friend. You need one who knows how to tell the truth about your day.

My approach is simple. As a documentary wedding photographer, I’m capturing your day as it actually happened. I want my couples to actually be able to appreciate their wedding day. Spending it with the ones they love, not having to worry about a photography schedule.

Based in Charlotte, NC. Photographing weddings anywhere in the U.S

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Your wedding, as it was

The people you invited. The strange little conversations. The nervousness. The ridiculousness. The quiet parts. The people who danced too much. The people who cried. The moments you completely missed.

Those are the photographs I want to make.

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Recent Weddings From The Journal

A bride and groom walking hand in hand through a doorway in Reid House in Mathews, NC, holding hands with the bride in a wedding dress and the groom in a suit.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand through a doorway in Reid House in Mathews, NC, holding hands with the bride in a wedding dress and the groom in a suit.

St. Mathew Catholic Church & Reid House Wedding

Michael & Annah’s Wedding

September 2026

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A bride and groom holding hands and walking outdoors during their wedding ceremony at The 1932 Barn in Charlotte, framed by a white doorway with greenery and wedding guests in the background.
A bride and groom holding hands and walking outdoors during their wedding ceremony at The 1932 Barn in Charlotte, framed by a white doorway with greenery and wedding guests in the background.

Wedding Photography At The 1932 Barn In Charlotte

The Rubin’s wedding

October 2025

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A bride and groom at a wedding reception outdoors at The Morehead Inn located in Charlotte, NC, pouring wine into a tower of glasses.
A bride and groom at a wedding reception outdoors at The Morehead Inn located in Charlotte, NC, pouring wine into a tower of glasses.

St. Mary’s Chapel Wedding|The Morehead Inn Reception

Miltz & Martinez Wedding

July 2026

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A smiling woman in a white lace dress standing outdoors, looking at a man with short, light brown hair and a light blue shirt, with a background of green trees at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens wedding

Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens Wedding Photography

Jennie & Jonathan’s Botanical Garden wedding in Belmont, NC.

June 2026

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A newlywed couple walking down the aisle after their wedding ceremony at Nuvole Rooftop in Charlotte, smiling and clapping, with friends and family seated in the background on a rooftop with city skyscrapers.
A newlywed couple walking down the aisle after their wedding ceremony at Nuvole Rooftop in Charlotte, smiling and clapping, with friends and family seated in the background on a rooftop with city skyscrapers.

Nuvole Rooftop Wedding In Uptown

Jonathan & Carrie’s Wedding

September 2025

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Outdoor wedding ceremony at Splendor Pond Flower Farm, by a lake with a bride and groom walking down the aisle, surrounded by seated guests, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.

Splendor Pond Flower Farm Wedding Photography

Chris & Gina’s Splendor Pond wedding

November 2025

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Close-up black and white photo of a bride and groom under a lace veil, possibly during a religious wedding or ceremony at St. Mary's Chapel in Charlotte.
Close-up black and white photo of a bride and groom under a lace veil, possibly during a religious wedding or ceremony at St. Mary's Chapel in Charlotte.
A bride in a wedding dress with floral hair accessories lying on a bed, with a man in dark clothing leaning over her in a narrow stairwell or corridor at Founders Dairy Barn wedding venue.
A bride in a wedding dress with floral hair accessories lying on a bed, with a man in dark clothing leaning over her in a narrow stairwell or corridor at Founders Dairy Barn wedding venue.
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What the couples are saying

Brandon was absolutely amazing! He captured our special day in the most authentic and beautiful way. He was very punctual, kind, communicative, and most of all, so talented. We are forever thankful we get to look back and remember how amazing our wedding day was, ALL thanks to him! We will cherish these photos forever. Thank you x1000!!!

Miltz & Martinez-Wedding | St. Mary’s Chapel & The Morehead Inn

Brandon is an excellent photographer! We hired him for our engagement photos and our wedding photos and I honestly couldn’t be happier with how the photos came out for both jobs. I was first drawn to his work on IG because his photos looked so candid and genuine. And now, having received the photos he took for our nuptials, I can confidently say that’s how he captured our day. There were several instances in which we didn’t even realize he was photographing us/other guests, this resulted in photos that had an unposed, refreshingly authentic feel.

Rubin wedding | The 1932 Barn

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 were simply stunning—natural, vibrant, and full of life. We’ve received so many compliments on them, thanks to his artistry. Highly, highly recommend!

Oakes Wedding | Nuvole Rooftop

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A bride and her father sharing a hug on their wedding day at Nuvole Rooftop. The bride is smiling with her eyes closed and the groom's face is hidden as he embraces her. They are indoors with large windows and city views in the background.
A bride and her father sharing a hug on their wedding day at Nuvole Rooftop. The bride is smiling with her eyes closed and the groom's face is hidden as he embraces her. They are indoors with large windows and city views in the background.
Black and white photograph of a woman in a bridal gown hugging another woman at a wedding ceremony at St. Mathew Catholic Church, with a man blurred in the foreground.
Black and white photograph of a woman in a bridal gown hugging another woman at a wedding ceremony at St. Mathew Catholic Church, with a man blurred in the foreground.
A black-and-white photo of a couple kissing, viewed through a car mirror, with a background of trees and a building after their wedding at The 1932 Barn in Charlotte.
A black-and-white photo of a couple kissing, viewed through a car mirror, with a background of trees and a building after their wedding at The 1932 Barn in Charlotte.

Charlotte, NC Wedding Photographer

Wedding photography available anywhere in the U.S

Documentary wedding photography for couples who would rather experience their wedding than spend the day performing for a camera.

Be present with the ones you love, I’ll take care of the rest.

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Documentary Family Photographer

Our same documentary approach

The same idea applies long after the wedding day.

Your kids won't always be this age. Your family won't always look exactly like this. You don't need everyone perfectly posed to remember what this season of your life felt like.

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Black and white photo of a young boy looking up with joy or awe, holding a large, round object with both hands. Blurred trees can be seen in the background.
Black and white photo of a young boy looking up with joy or awe, holding a large, round object with both hands. Blurred trees can be seen in the background.

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A wedding ceremony taking place in an outdoor urban setting with high-rise buildings in the background. The bride and groom are smiling and holding hands. The bride wears a white lace wedding dress and the groom a black suit. People are seated on either side clapping and smiling, some wearing traditional Jewish head coverings.
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other during their outdoor wedding ceremony at Reid House in Mathews, under a white gazebo with greenery in the background.
Black and white photo of a group of people seated, including women and men, attending a wedding ceremony at Nuvole Rooftop, with some showing emotional reactions.
A bride and groom walking hand-in-hand on a green lawn outside St. Mary's Chapel in Charlotte. The groom is wearing a black suit and the bride is in a white wedding gown with lace, holding a veil.
A bride and groom cutting a wedding cake together at their wedding reception, surrounded by guests seated at tables with floral decorations and candles at The Morehead Inn located in Charlotte, NC.
A bride and groom holding hands walking down the isle just after their wedding ceremony at The 1932 Barn in Charlotte.
A black and white photo of a woman, an older man, and a younger man. The woman and older man are sitting with their heads bowed, possibly praying or reflecting. The woman is wearing a lace dress, and the older man is holding a bouquet of flowers. The younger man is standing with his hands on his hips, dressed in a suit, watching the scene. They are in a wooden, rustic setting, possibly a barn or similar structure.
A newly married couple stands on a front porch of a white Victorian-style house with green shutters. The groom is wearing a blue suit and tie, smiling and pointing toward the house, while the bride, in a strapless wedding gown, stands beside him with a neutral expression. Green trees and bushes are in the background.
A bride and groom play the wedding shoe game at their reception at Reid House in Mathews, NC. Bride is in white dress, holding shoe up laughing.