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Hi! We're Kyle & A.J. Dunlap! It's nice to meet you!

We are 31 & 33 years young, and 11 years into the adventure that is our marriage. We are proud parents to a beautiful almost two year old girl named Adeline Pearl, who lights up our world with her bright blue eyes, contagious smile, and top knot bun. We also have one 9 year old crazy pup named Baxter who is not-so-sure about his role as big brother. We are based in Raleigh, NC, and spend as much of our time outdoors or traveling.
Our happy place is in the woods or sitting on a rock in a river. This is our life. Young, in-love, new parents who happen to also be wedding photographers, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of A.J. Dunlap Photography

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Emmalee Sent on 02/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The Best!!

Jenna was an absolute JOY and DREAM to work with for our wedding. The day was cold and raining and she still managed to capture beautiful, warm images. She was very flexible (even when my mom changed the plan at the last possible minute) and professional. She made me and my now husband feel so confident in front of the camera and took a great variety of images. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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Julia Sent on 07/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best there is!

A.J is amazing! She makes you feel so comfortable and captures the best photos! She made our wedding day so special and easy!! Thank you so much!
Kristi
Kristi Sent on 12/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Decision. EVER.

This review is way overdue, because I've spent the past few months searching for the words to describe AJ Dunlap and our experience. Apparently, there aren't actual words in the English language to truly describe it, so I'll just have to try my best! Our wedding photographer was probably my biggest decision I made, because to me, having the perfect person there to capture the best day of our lives, mattered more than the color of the linens, the songs played, or the weather outside. And we truly hit the jackpot with AJ. She seriously has one of the biggest hearts I've ever had the pleasure of meeting, and her talent behind the camera?! MY GOODNESS. And on top of that, her turnaround time for photos was impeccable, without sacrificing quality! It was always a happy day when we received a gallery notification from AJ. :) AJ met us in Asheville, NC for our engagement photos at Biltmore, and it was like meeting a friend you've known forever! She also handled my bridal portraits, and it truly was just a glimpse into our fairy tale day. AJ was so patient, kind, and attentive to ideas, questions, emails (trust me, there were many), and she was so organized that I had no concern on our wedding day about everything falling into place perfectly. She was also on board for our potential elopement, as we got closer to the big day and almost decided a trip to elope on the beach might be the ticket. She literally was like a best friend to have during the engagement journey! On our wedding day, her husband Kyle was the second shooter, and let me tell you - they fit into our day seamlessly! Their love and fun demeanor made natural photographs so easy and having them capture our moments was so enjoyable and fun! They truly were one of the best parts of our day to have with us. AJ is also super talented in that she delivered our wedding photos ON MY BIRTHDAY - cue the waterworks!!! I was so blown away by the beautiful images, that at least once a week I scroll through the gallery and find new favorites. AJ was truly our best decision made during our wedding vendor selection process, and I'm so grateful to have her as a lifelong friend. I'm already looking for any opportunity to have them capture our greatest moments again. AJ and Kyle - thank you for being part of our big day. It wouldn't have been complete without you, and we will have those memories captured forever perfectly thanks to you.
Emily
Emily Sent on 07/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The A.J Dunlap Photography team is top of the line! It was definitely an investment that paid off. We were able to have planning sessions and timeline meetings that made me know that I was in good hands. We worked with A.J. and Jenna and they are both the sweetest, down to earth people you will meet! Our pictures came out so beautiful thanks to AJ and Jenna!!
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Kristen Sent on 10/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
AJ and Kyle hands down make the best photography team EVER!! From the first time I talked to AJ on the phone, I knew that I had to have them photograph our wedding! She is so sweet, warm and professional! I felt like I had known her for years. She made the entire process super easy and responded to all of my emails and texts the same day I would send them! Talk about organized and super fast service!! AJ and Kyle came to Greensboro several months before our big day to shoot some engagement photos. We had so much fun with them that I could not wait to see them again!
About two months before the wedding, AJ emailed me a "To-Do List" to ensure that everything would run smoothly on our special day. She also created a wedding day timeline which was so helpful and made sure we stayed on track and got all of the photos that were important to us. It was so perfect that I sent this timeline out to other vendors and the bridal party!
On the wedding day, AJ and Kyle arrived to the hotel where we were getting ready ahead of schedule. They both work so well together and are so relaxed that it made taking the pictures fun and even my husband who is not too keen on photos didn’t mind taking them (big plus!!!). We also got our wedding photos back much sooner than I anticipated (which I have had many friends in the past not experience with their photographers) and each one is better than the last! I have looked at all of them at least 20 times and see something I love more each time. They all truly captured the emotion and feeling of the day which I absolutely adore reliving!! I cannot say enough positive things about this SWEET and TALENTED couple! They truly went above and beyond for us. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for capturing memories that will last a lifetime and will be passed down for generations to come!! Y'all are the best of the best in the business!!
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Cora Sent on 08/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Having AJ and Kyle photograph our engagement pictures and wedding was one of the best decisions we made! During the engagement session, AJ made us feel completely at ease. She made it so easy to be photographed.
Every aspect of our wedding day coverage was perfect. We had a small ceremony followed by a private dinner at our favorite restaurant. With only 30 guests, I was worried there wouldn't be a lot to photograph. AJ and Kyle gave us so many gorgeous pictures. From the details, to the ceremony, to family pictures, everything was perfect. Our family even commented on how easy AJ and Kyle made taking the pictures. I can't recommend them enough!!
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User2592675 Sent on 04/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough wonderful things about A.J. and Kyle as photographers! We were very picky about choosing a photographer for our wedding. Once we saw A.J.'s photographs there was no competition as far as choosing our photographer. We love her style and the quality of her photos. We did our engagement shoot with A.J. about a year before our wedding and had a great time getting to know her. We absolutely loved all of our photos. A.J. was great with keeping in contact with us and letting us know what she needed as well as being well informed about our wedding day. On our wedding day, A.J. and Kyle showed up with the best attitudes! They were very relaxed and helped to make our wedding day effortless! They captured every moment of our day perfectly and we cannot thank them enough for giving us priceless memories of our wonderful day. I full heatedly recommend A.J. and Kyle to anyone looking for an amazing photographers....their photos speak for themselves!!
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Samantha Sent on 12/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
AJ Dunlap Photography was an absolute dream to work with. Both AJ and her husband Kyle are phenomenally talented photographers and make everything so easy. From the first moments that I spoke with AJ, I knew her easy-going nature would translate into beautiful pictures and I was right. AJ makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera and that translates into truly wonderful pictures. On top of that, AJ is incredibly organized and good at “wrangling” large groups of people quickly and easily to make sure that all your family shots turn out wonderfully. I was in shock when I saw the pictures and what a great job she did capturing all the moments. AJ delivered “sneak peeks” within days and the full album was in my inbox in under a month - something that few other busy wedding photographers can do! I would definitely recommend AJ to any bride and groom that value the timeless keepsakes that your wedding photos will offer you.
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Marie Sent on 08/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
AJ and Kyle make a great team, and we couldn't have been happier with our engagement and wedding day photos! Their creativity and fun nature shone through in our own pictures, and we are so happy we chose AJ Dunlap Photography as our wedding photographer! Thank you so much! You all are amazing!
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Rachel Sent on 07/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We set our date only five months before the wedding, so it goes without saying we had a lot of trouble finding available photographers. To add to it all, we were getting married on a holiday weekend. A friend had recommended AJ (she'd shot the friend's sister's wedding) and so I crossed my fingers and shot her a note. As luck would have it, our morning ceremony made it JUST so AJ and Kyle could squeeze us into their schedule. I am SO GLAD she was available!!!!!!!!! AJ was amazing from the get go. She's a bundle of joy and so fun to work with. From the moment we met her, my husband and I knew we'd love working with her; we just clicked. Right away she understood what kind of bride I'd be (super relaxed and terrible at planning) and gave me just enough homework to get what needed done and not make me feel stressed. I swore I'd be hard to photograph since I hate taking pictures, and she said "Let me worry about that." She was so right, I've never photographed so well, if I do say so myself. Her husband Kyle was also such a joy to work with. The shots they both got are amazing and we're having trouble picking out favorites. We'll definitely keep AJ in mind for future photoshoots, she's amazing!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
The Stockroom at 230 The Stockroom at 230 Historic Weddings

A.J. and Kyle have photographed several weddings at our venue. They are a joy to work with and their work is top notch! They are sure to take amazing photos of all the big moments and little details of your special day to thoroughly capture your memories. We highly recommend them!

All Saints Chapel All Saints Chapel Church & Temple Weddings

We love working with A.J. Dunlap Photography! Kyle and AJ are a husband and wife team who produce beautiful photos, are fun to work with, and have a quick turn around time. A very professional and personal experience! Also, they are awesome at social media and have wonderful blog posts. Love them!!

Happily Ever After Happily Ever After Wedding Planners

We LOVE AJ and her work is amazing. She is a pro behind the lens and adorable and fun to work with. Brides just adore her and you won't ever be disappointed in what she can do for you in making your dream wedding come to life.

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A.J. Dunlap Photography frequently asked questions

A.J. Dunlap Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
A.J. Dunlap Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
A.J. Dunlap Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
A.J. Dunlap Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
A.J. Dunlap Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
A.J. Dunlap 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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