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Eric von Bargen Photography

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Additional Hours
Second Shooter
One Event / Day
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Recommended by 99% of couples

About this vendor

Eric von Bargen Photography is a wedding photography studio based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Owner and photographer Eric von Bargen incorporates various photography styles, such as contemporary, film, natural, photojournalistic, and traditional methods to capture the beautiful moments of your special day. His photographs are moving and thought-provoking, allowing you to relive your precious memories for years to come. Eric’s aim is to connect closely with you to understand which approach to take to best photograph your wedding.

Services Offered

Eric von Bargen Photography provides photographs in various formats such as albums, canvases, digital files, flush mounts, matted prints, negatives, prints, proofs, save-the-dates, and thank-you cards. This company also covers engagement shoots, boudoir shoots, and fashion photography. Happy to travel, Eric offers packages suitable for local weddings and celebrations further afield. Additional services include:

  • One-event-per-day policy
  • Additional hours
  • High-resolution images
  • Second photographer
  • Trash-the-dress shoot
  • Video
  • Wedding portrait
  • Liability insurance

Features

Veteran-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 22 years in business

  • We speak English and Portuguese

Links

Visit website

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Trash The Dress
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

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Reviews of Eric von Bargen Photography

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Hollie Sent on 12/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Photographer

When I came across Eric's website, I knew immediately that he was the photographer I wanted for my wedding day. I searched high and low for months looking for someone who could execute something edgy, creative, and tastefully dramatic but continued to come across the "cookie-cutter" in the Southeast. I will never forget the moment that when I saw Eric's website and work...I was sold and couldn't wait to book him.

Eric is a gem and meshed well with every personality in our wedding! He is approachable, easy to work with and helped capture the most special memories on our wedding day. I cannot say enough about how incredible he is. Not only was the process a great experience, but the end product is amazing! The photos are EXACTLY what I had envisioned - I can't believe these are MY wedding pictures that I will have forever - they're perfect!! Thank you, Eric!
Marie-Frederik
Marie-Frederik Sent on 09/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding photographer EVER!!

Eric has been amazing from the beginning to the end and even after the wedding!
He was attentionnate to the details (no crazy hair in the way!) Most guests did not speak english, but Eric knew how to make everyone confortable.
The end result is just WOW! Would recommend to everyone! Worth every penny!!!
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Olivia Sent on 12/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

he's my dad

he's a great photographer I would know cause he's my dad.
Mindy
Mindy Sent on 04/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Real life fairytale

I can not say enough to describe how pleased we were to have Eric document our wedding through photography. He made the entire processes so easy and so comfortable and the photos were truly something out of a fairytale. I can not recommend him enough and will cherish the memories he captured for a lifetime.
Emilee
Emilee Sent on 04/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Eric - Wedding Photographer

Eric was my first choice for my wedding photographer and I am so happy with the results! Eric listens very well to the vision and ideas of the couple. He goes above and beyond when he is behind the camera. My communication with him was easy and he responds quickly. Overall, I give Eric a 100/10 and would highly recommend to a a friend!
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Mindy Sent on 05/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The only choice for photography in coastal North Carolina

On coastal North Carolina, we have our fair share of weddings. The weather, beaches, and waterfront properties make it a perfect spot to marry. As a former owner of a stationery store specializing in wedding invitations, I got to know many vendors around town. When it came to planning both of my daughters’ weddings, there was only one photographer I would use—Eric von Bargen Wedding and Lifestyle Photography. Not only is Eric an exceptional human, but his talent takes wedding photography to a new level. If you don’t believe me, check out his website. You won’t be disappointed. He’s easy to work with, and he will make sure the bride comes first. He has out-of-the-box ideas and a unique spin on weddings. I’m a fan, and I will recommend him to anyone who asks.
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Haley Sent on 10/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular!

Eric is such a soulful and amazing photographer. His work is spectacular! We have only seen the teaser from our wedding and that alone was breathtaking. We can't wait to see all of our photos!!! He is creative, artistic and went above and beyond for us. Thank you Eric for sharing our day with us and for making our wedding magical!
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Brennan Sent on 11/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

Eric was so wonderful to work with! He made it very easy to communicate with him leading up to the wedding weekend and on the actual day you didn't even notice him taking pictures - which helped the entire day be seamless. His 80% candid / 20% staged photo mentality is amazing - the candids he took are some of my absolute favorites from our wedding.
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Kayleigh Sent on 04/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I do not even know where to start! Eric did our engagement photos, my bridal portraits, and our wedding ceremony and reception! Every single time Eric sends me our photographs I am blown away at the quality, the number of prints he sends, and just the overall artistic quality of the pictures! Eric was the first vendor I hired for our wedding and I did not regret it for one second! Eric was apart of our special day from the beginning to the end and as nervous as I was about how I would look in the photos, Eric always reassured me that they would be perfect! And they were! I cannot wait to see our wedding ceremony and reception photos!
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Ashley Sent on 03/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Eric managed to create beautifully artistic photos, allowing us to feel the love and community from our special day. The photography tells our story from beginning to end. Eric captured authenticity, and we are pleased to not have "cheesy", staged wedding photos, but rather tastefully done photos with raw emotion.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
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Eric von Bargen Photography frequently asked questions

Eric von Bargen Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Eric von Bargen Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Trash The Dress
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Eric von Bargen Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Eric von Bargen Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Eric von Bargen Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Eric von Bargen Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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