Mabyn is THEE best!!! Not only does she create art with photos but keeps you calm and comfortable throughout the whole experience. BOOK HER!!

When I originally set out to find a photographer for my wedding, I had no idea what I was getting into. There is a good saturation of wedding photographers in my area, but most of them had similar offerings. I spent hours poring over similarly posed photos, each distinguished from the next only by the different faces peering out of the frame. I figured out fairly quickly that I would not be happy with that genre of photography.

After reaching the double digits in pages returned on Google for “wedding photographers NC”, I felt lost. Luck, however, found me stumbling across Mabyn Ludke Photography after refining my search terms. I remember perusing her website, one of about 10 tabs I had open at the time, and immediately closed the remaining tabs after seeing an image of a couple kissing in the rain, it’s actually a featured photo on this page. I had such a positive visceral reaction to that photo, as if I knew instinctively that this was the person I could trust to make permanent my vision of my wedding.
Flash forward to the morning of the wedding. Mabyn and Daniel constantly checked in with me, and made sure that Joe and I were as comfortable and relaxed as possible. They honored all of our wishes, and protected us so Joe and I could have a quiet moment with each other during our reception. I am honestly floored by how respectful and warm they remained during the wedding.

I told Mabyn this, and I think it sums up well how I feel regarding her services. I very often find myself with buyer’s remorse, especially for large purchases and especially when faced with a singular opportunity for attempt. One of my biggest fears for my wedding was that I would regret the choice of photographer, as I would not get a second try. At no stage in this experience have I felt this way. I am truly thankful that I stumbled on Mabyn’s website in the wee hours of the morning on a wedding planning bender. I can’t imagine how my day would have gone without her and Daniel!

Absolutely STUNNING!! All of Mabyn and Daniel's work is absolutely stunning! When I was researching a photographer, I was looking for someone who doesn't just pose and snap, but someone who truly gets the personality of people and can see a perfect picture when no one else does. After looking at Mabyn's portfolio, I fell in love because that is exactly what she does!! There wasn't one picture that I didn't like, so I said to myself "I have got to meet this girl!!". After meeting Mabyn and Daniel, I knew they were the perfect match for me! They were so much fun and easy to talk to. Then came time for my bridal portraits, I was so nervous, I was shaking, but Mabyn made me feel at ease and we had so much fun that morning. Before my wedding, Mabyn was in touch with me getting all the information she needed, I didn't need to worry about a thing. One my wedding day, everything was perfect! They had everything they needed set up and we didn't even know they were there. When it was time to take the wedding party and family pictures, she took lead and had everything under control, timing was very smooth. I loved the fact the me and Drew got our own personal time during the reception because Mabyn pulled us aside to do some couple pictures (which were fabulous) but it gave us some time to connect during all the craziness of the day. But my absolute favorite was the wedding premiere. We got to go to Mabyn and Daniel's home, hang out for a while and view a wedding slide show that Mabyn and Daniel put together for us. I cried, laughed and relived one of the best days of our life. Every picture that they took captured the real life of our wedding. I have the best pictures of family and friends laughing, dancing and having a great time without them knowing their picture was being taken.
I cant say enough great things about Mabyn Ludke Photography, I highly recommend and would choose them over all the other photographers out there again!

Note: Unfortunately we were unable to book with Mabyn due to our budget and finances changing, but if we had the room we would in a heartbeat!

I live in Florida and my wedding is in my hometown in Charlotte, NC so searching for wedding photographers long-distance has not only been stressful but very difficult. I had a Skype session with Mabyn and her husband and immediately fell in love with them. We probably talked for over an hour about everything from our wedding details to my obsession with kit kats. We even exchanged greetings with each other's pets (lol)! Mabyn is super responsive and accommodating and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. She is very passionate about what she does and I could tell she loves finding those perfect little moments to capture on your special day.

A+ photos, A+ folk!

I can't stop looking at our BREATHTAKING WEDDING PHOTOS!

In the summer of 2016, my husband & I (who live in South Carolina) flew this North Carolina based photographer & her second shooter (hubby Daniel) all the way to our destination wedding on the Caribbean Island of St. Thomas! So if we say she's worth it, we mean it!

My father said, "YOU GOT YOUR MONEY'S WORTH AND MORE"! and, "MABYN ISN'T AFRAID TO GET HER FEET WET!"...my dad's funny pun, as Mabyn proved her dedication with ocean water that rose ABOVE her knees, stairs, spiders, sweat, and many more stairs! My dad, who holds a degree in filmmaking, believes that a good photographer knows how to capture a moment. Although this is such a simple and obvious statement, it is much more difficult than it appears! So here's the point--Brides, don't skimp on your hair, makeup or photographer...because you're going to have those photos FOREVER!

Mabyn's work speaks for itself--check out a sample slideshow:
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Mabyn captures special, UNREPEATABLE moments that occur in but a split second in time. Her ability to “see” what others don’t, and to work majestic beauty with light, water, reflections and nature is a truly remarkable talent...and no doubt a gift from God. And those magazine-like photos of just the bride in a breathtaking pose--she does those too!

In addition, why not hire a photographer who will make your wedding planning LESS stressful. Frustrated with your caterer? Have a chat with Mabyn...the stress just rolls off. Seriously, I'm NOT making this up. In fact, our wedding was a great success in part thanks to Mabyn & Daniel! Mabyn brought a wonderful positive energy to the entire wedding day, from the time she entered my dressing room to the very end! She & Daniel (who, as the second shooter, also captured many of our beautiful photos) will both make you laugh! Any vendor can seem nice in the beginning, but MABYN & DANIEL ARE SINCERELY THE REAL DEAL!

Mabyn is just wonderful! She will put in her all to get gorgeous photos for you on your big day, including but not limited to: climbing down a steep hill to get the perfect shot, running around the reception and moving lighting around because the guests gathered on the wrong side for the garter toss, staying outside when it starts to rain during our ceremony! She does an amazing job and has such great vision for her photos. So happy to have had her on my team!

We absolutely adore Mabyn! She was so amazing capturing every single moment at our wedding! She is super personable and we immediately felt comfortable with her. She really has a true gift and her passion for people goes beyond photography. We could not imagine having had anyone else to do our wedding photos. Photography was the most important aspect in choosing and planning for our wedding because those photos will forever be there. Having someone who gave us photos that let us re-live those special moments mattered the most.

I don't even know where to begin in regards to how much I love and appreciate Mabyn Ludke Photography.

First of all, I am very well aware of the fact that I was not the easiest of clients to communicate with. While planning my wedding, I was in my final semester of PA school, planning a move to Washington DC, all while trying to study and pass my boards. So, Mabyn and I spent our first three months of sporadic emails trying to set up a time to talk. Once I got the chance to meet her, despite all the missed calls and forgotten emails on my part, there was no question in my mind that she was meant to be our photographer.

Mabyn is more than willing to work with you in regards to scheduling, her photography packages, and more. She also has the uncanny ability to capture a moment in time and actually make you feel as though you were present when it was taken. Her talent is undeniable and her work proves such. She is patient, kind, knowledgeable, willing to do anything to get the perfect picture, and always happy! Who doesn't love a genuinely happy person!?

She was always willing to help and offer advice to make things easier. When the wedding day finally did come, it was perfect and our photographs were breathtaking! The day that we had our reveal at her studio, I literally sobbed as we watched our slideshow because our photos were incredible and I truly felt like I would be able to relive my wedding day through her photos for the rest of my life.

Since our pictures have been posted on social media, I have gotten TONS of compliments from other brides about how incredible our wedding photos were and how they wish there's would've been comparable. And while I am definitely biased... our wedding pictures are the best that I have ever seen.

To anyone reading this, make the best decision in regards to your photographer and book Mabyn Ludke Photography! I absolutely plan on using her for any and all of our events in the future.

You can't go wrong with Mabyn!! The first time I saw her work I was extremely impressed! I loved her attention to detail and the way she captured those intimate candid moments. After meeting her I KNEW she was the one! ;) Mabyn is one of the most sincere and genuine people I've ever met, and her talent is limitless! Not only was she professional but she was also very instrumental in helping me stay calm and helping us stick to our timeline, which wasn't easy to do with all of the distractions! Let me say, the pictures speak for themselves! Mabyn truly delivered some of the most Beautiful wedding pictures I have ever seen, although I may be biased! I cannot tell you how many people have commented on our pictures saying that they belong in a magazine!
You spend so long planning your wedding and when the day finally arrives it goes by in a blur! The one thing you have left after the wedding to remember the special moments of your big day are the pictures. You want to make sure you connect with your photographer and that they know what you want. Mabyn has a sixth sense and a keen eye for documenting your wedding/engagement in the most gorgeous storybook way. She takes her time making sure everything is perfect and that is very evident in the work she does.
Choosing Mabyn for your photographer is the best decision you'll make aside from saying "I do!"

Mabyn made the whole process very easy! She made us feel very comfortable and was willing to go above and beyond for us! We cannot thank Mabyn enough for all she did for us from the beginning with our engagement session to the wedding day itself. She definitely helped make our wedding day memorable! Thank you Mabyn!!