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brown mountain beach resort wedding – laura & joe

How do I even start to describe this unbelievably beautiful day? They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so I'd rather just let the wedding photos tell the story for me. Laura & Joe, thank you SO MUCH for giving me the honour of being with you to document your wedding day. I think we squeezed pretty much every last drop out of it and then some. Thank you for rolling with the punches the weather threw at us, thank you for clambering over rocks and getting dirty with me and thank you for one of the best days I have ever had the fortune to spend with great people in a beautiful location. Congratulations to the happy couple and ch ...

North Carolina Weddings November 11, 2019

November 11, 2019 ● North Carolina Weddings

asheville wedding photographer – haley & paul

From the quaint little Grace Episcopal Church, through to the misty grey autumnal weather, there was a distinctly English vibe to Haley & Paul's Asheville wedding festivities. Although we hadn't actually met before, being with Haley and Paul on their wedding day felt like spending quality time with old friends. When we did finally meet, Haley greeted me in her hotel room with a massive hug and we clicked immediately. She and Paul are such a warm and loving couple and that warmth definitely comes through in the photos. They also know how to party like champs as you'll see! It's my hope that, by looking through these images, you don't ...

Asheville Wedding Photography November 4, 2019

November 4, 2019 ● Asheville Wedding Photography

About

Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill NC Wedding & Portrait Photographer | Joe Payne Photography

Hi, my name’s Joe and I’m a British-born Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill NC wedding photographer documenting weddings in and around Raleigh and across North Carolina. My speciality is modern wedding photography based on a fusion of documentary photojournalism and fine art portraiture.

My approach to wedding photography is very much based on a photojournalistic or documentary style. Every wedding is different and that should be reflected in your photos. So on your wedding day, rather than directing, I aim to be as unobtrusive as possible in order to capture the authentic moments and true character of your wedding day. I complement this with relaxed, yet artistic, portraiture that captures the personality and relationship of each couple. The end result is a timeless visual documentation of your wedding day as it really was.

If you’re interested in learning more, please take a look around the galleries, check out the latest weddings on the blog and feel free to reach out and get in contact. I would love to chat with you and go over your plans for your wedding day.

All the best with the wedding planning!

Cheers,

Joe

Wedding Photojournalism

Joe’s distinctive style draws on his unique background growing up in England and studying Fine Art in Spain. You can read more about his documentary-style approach to wedding photography here.

Artistic Portraiture

Along with documenting the unique moments of the day, Joe works with his couples to set aside time for a relaxed & natural portrait session. No awkward posing or cheesy setups, just you being you. There’s a story behind this if you want to…

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Personalized Service

Joe’s services are in high demand, but he limits the amount of weddings he shoots in order to personally hand-finish every single image that leaves the studio, design albums and provide a high level of customer service to his select clientèle.

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Style

My work is known for its combination of creative use of available light, composition and emotion to create authentic and soulful photographs for you to look back on with your family in the years to come. Check out my galleries here and feel free to browse through some of the sample weddings here.

Get In Touch!

Don’t be shy! I love hearing from new couples looking to plan their wedding photography.

Just click on the link, give me a ring or drop me an email…

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Reviews & Awards

Since opening my studio in 2009, my focus has been on delivering stunning wedding photography backed by top-notch customer service. This has led me to receive consistently rave reviews from my clients and I was awarded “Best of Weddings” by The Knot and “Bride’s Choice Awards” by Wedding Wire in my first year as a wedding photographer in Raleigh. I was also awarded “Photographer of the Year” by the Wedding & Portrait Society for 2012 and “Best Photography 2013” and “Best Photography 2014” by the Triangle chapter of the National Association of Catering and Events. As a result, I have quickly become one of the most highly sought-after wedding photographers in North Carolina.