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Joe Payne | Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill NC Wedding & Portrait Photographer
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Hi, I'm‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎Joe

NC Wedding Photographer, storyteller & ATROCIOUSLY BAD DANCER.

YEP, IT'S ME: THE GUY BEHIND THE CAMERA, THIS FAMILY & THIS WEBSITE.

IF YOU'RE HERE, THEN YOU've PROBABLY JUST GOT ENGAGED. IF SO, CONGRATULATIONS & WELCOME! I APPRECIATE YOU STOPPING BY.

if you read through my reviews, the three words my clients most use when describing my wedding photography are "Unique", "Artistic" and "Real". These three words truly encapsulate my approach to wedding photography.

i am passionate about telling the story of each wedding honestly yet artistically. i do this through an unobtrusive photojournalistic approach to the majority of the day, only stepping in to direct the portraits based oN the specific needs and tastes of each couple.

i look forward to hearing from you!

The premiere portrait and wedding photographer in NC, Joe Payne marries fine-art photography with documentary wedding photojournalism to bring you the best of both worlds. Celebrating love and legacies, Joe is sought after by discerning couples, families, editors, artists and entrepreneurs who love the way he captures the connections between people and shows them in the best possible light. Expect artistic, emotional photographs when you work with Joe and an upbeat, fun experience from the moment you meet him.

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village chapel & pinehurst resort wedding – tera & brett

February 2, 2023
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January 21, 2023
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biltmore engagement session – jennifer & stefan

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pinehurst wedding photography – lindsey & brendan

December 31, 2021
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marriott crabtree indian wedding – sumana & arya

December 6, 2021
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howard memorial church & blount-bridgers house wedding – julianne & john

August 3, 2021
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childress vineyards wedding – sophia & kevin

October 10, 2020
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brown mountain beach resort wedding – laura & joe

December 29, 2019
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haw river ballroom wedding – laura & randall

December 2, 2019
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asheville wedding photographer – haley & paul

November 4, 2019
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village chapel & pinehurst resort wedding – melissa & matt

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EVERYONE who saw my wedding photos raved about them!!

Clients say:

Joe’s work is amazing – he really knows how to use light to create beautiful photographs that are like works of art! We received an astonishing number of photos: a good mix of color and b&w, and posed as well as many excellent candid shots. The payment process and the downloading of our images was easy and professional.

Joe was a delight to work with – he was very communicative during the planning process and respectful of the wedding party’s time during the actual event. Our venue was in Virginia, so a bit outside of his normal Raleigh area. Without me requesting it, he actually drove up to our venue a few weeks beforehand, to scope out the site! When I heard he did that, I knew we were in good hands.

He truly is an excellent choice for your event!!!

Mary Catherine & Peter

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