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Chris Bickford is a photojournalist and fine art wedding photographer located in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. In addition to tis wedding work he has shot assignments for National Geographic, the New York Times, NPR, Time Magazine, Captain Morgan Rum, and others. He has also published a book, Legends of the Sandbar, which is an ode to the Outer Banks and the rag-tag crew of surfers who have made this place their home. He has been a professional photographer for over 15 years, and has shot over 250 wedings.

Chris's style blends classic and contemporary elements, with an emphasis on mood, moment, and drama. He strives to make images that will have as much meaning for you tommorow as they have today. Over the years he has honed his skills at capturing fleeting moments, emotions, and personalities, and has developed the experience to roll with whatever challenges your day might present. Stormy weather? Groom running late? Guys don't know how to tie a bow tie? Chris takes it all in stride and makes a great story out of it all. He moves quickly, keeps his cool, and smiles a lot. He is also a master at getting good pictures from people who insist they "don't photograph well", mainly from just making them comfortable and capturing their expressions as they get caught up in the drama and joy of the day.

Chris has photographed everything from private one-hour elopements to big-budget weddings with over 500 guests, from Nantucket to Montego Bay in Jamaica. Whatever you've got planned, Chris can help you make sure your memories of it are happy ones, long after the dress has been put in the closet and the flowers have been thrown away.

Because every wedding is different and couples have their own priorities in terms of budget, Chris Bickford is committed to making his work affordable to all. If he's the photographer you want, he will do what he can to make things work for you. If you like the work you see here, please post a request for information and Chris will get back to you promptly. And congratulations on your engagement!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Chris Bickford

Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 08/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Professional

Excellent communication and professionalism.
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Shelia Sent on 07/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

Chris bickford caught moments in our wedding that we will forever cherish. He photographed my daughter trying to steal starfish from the reception table and the look on her face in pictures is priceless. He also got a candid picture of my husband kissing his mom on forehead and I love her smile. This photo is priceless as we can never get photos of her. When it came time to pick and choose which photos to print and hang on living room wall I wanted all of them. I can't say enough about how great Chris was as a photographer.
Bridget
Bridget Sent on 02/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Captured the spirit of us and our wedding day.

We absolutely loved everything about working with Chris. He has a very relaxed vibe but is as professional as they come. He was sure to capture what we wanted and many things we didn’t think of. The photos he created are stunning. Look beyond his wedding photographs to know he is very artistic and seems to capture the soul of his subjects. We could not be happier and you won’t regret hiring him!
David
David Sent on 11/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Chris captures every detail

We had such a blast working with Chris. He was literally everywhere! If something was happening, he was shooting it. We still look through our photos all the time, even though it’s been a few years now. Every time it takes us back to that day. Chris’s work has a warmth and intimacy to it that really makes the photos a joy to look at and remember.
Angela
Angela Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Chris has an wonderful talent. Our photos were unique and very creative. We are very happy. Thanks for being so accommodating to us.Thanks Chris!!

Chris has an wonderful talent. Our photos were unique and very creative. In our session he included a few boudoir shots, traditional ceremony, friends and family and really amazing trash the dress photos in the ocean and swimming pool! Those are my fav! We are very happy. A special thanks for being so accommodating to us when we had to move our wedding date up two days due to a hurricane. Last minute change that we greatly appreciated. Thanks Chris!!
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Kelly Sent on 11/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Chris was great! Very personable and fun! Absolutely no regrets picking Chris Bickford photography.
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Morgan Sent on 08/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I can't describe how ecstatic we were with Chris! He was AMAZING! He offered an awesome package to include engagement, bridal and wedding photos. He worked so hard at our wedding to capture all the photos I wanted, and we couldn't ask for more from him. He was very responsive with all of our questions, and was very accommodating when I had to reschedule my bridal portraits due to weather, Get him. Stop looking at other photographers, pick up the phone, and do the thing. You won't regret it.
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Deanna Sent on 06/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I can't possibly say enough about Chris Bickford "Fine Art" Wedding Photography. It is just that.... Fine Art. Just look at his website. He truly is a master of his craft. His perspective captured our day beautifully. Chris had the perfect level of professionalism; just relaxed enough to make us completely ourselves on the weightiest day of our lives, and experienced enough to snap INCREDIBLE shots. He was kind, fun, serious, genuine and completely tuned in to us and our guests. His approach to our wedding photography brought out the best in all of us and captured our personalities perfectly . He helped make the afternoon/evening feel light, kept us in the moment, and provided the most amazing photographs that we will cherish for the rest of our lives, so many that it's difficult to decide which ones to frame for our wall. He provided incredible customer service that didn't end with the wedding day. Just a few weeks after our big day, we had hundreds of pictures in our inbox - he understands how anxious newlyweds are to get back their photography and, holy moly, did he deliver. I can't say enough wonderful things about Chris and his incredible talent. Book with confidence and enjoy the day knowing your photo memories are in good hands.
Matthew & Deanna Holdren


Caroline
Caroline Sent on 01/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Chris was excellent and my favorite vendor we had for our wedding. Prior to the day of the wedding, Chris and I met once to review the timeline and make sure any necessary shots were covered. Little did we know, our wedding day would have 80mph winds and rain. Chris was more than flexible with the timeline and making adjustments day of. He arrived on time, even with those conditions, to take pre-ceremony shots. Between the ceremony and reception, I wanted photos on the beach, but because of the weather, that was no longer an option. Chris found an area on the other side of the dunes that are now easily my favorite wedding pictures. My family has commented on how great the pictures turned out and we all agreed that he was a great pick.
Chris promises the pictures back in 60 days, but we got them in about 3 weeks. It is great that he gives the copyrights to you and removes any watermarks so you are able to send and share the photos as much as you'd like. I was able to make my parents and grandparents albums for a fraction of the cost because of this.
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Alexandra Sent on 07/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Chris was such a pleasure to work it and I would highly recommend him! I only had him for 4 hours, but he ensured he got the most of his time. He was running around, literally, to make sure he got everything captured in the small amount of time that I booked him. He was very flexible and willing to work with my needs and wants. His photos came out beautifully and his turn around time was exceptional! You can't go wrong booking Chris for your event!
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Chris Bickford frequently asked questions

Chris Bickford includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Chris Bickford includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Chris Bickford offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Chris Bickford offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Chris Bickford offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Chris Bickford 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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