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Nobody wants to look back at a photograph of themselves looking stiff, shy and uncomfortable. Listen, I get it. Getting your photograph taken can be awkward. I like to tell my clients that the first 5 minutes of a shoot are like an awkward first date, but then it gets better. It's my job to make you feel comfortable and - maybe crack a bad joke or two - so that before long you’ll forget the camera’s there and we’re just having fun. Robert Cappa once said, “if your pictures aren’t good enough, you aren’t close enough.” To me, this doesn’t mean barking commands and staging meticulous poses in the attempt to get a perfect shot; it means creating an environment where you feel comfortable enough to let your guard down and be who you genuinely are. That's the version of you I want to photograph. I strive for authenticity with everything that I do and I’m always rooting for my clients to have the best experience.

What is essential about photographing a wedding? Of course the undeniably important moments, but I’ll also work the peripherals of the room. I take pride in capturing the moments that otherwise would have slipped through the cracks. The look in your grandparent’s eyes as they admire your first dance or your baby cousins’ running underfoot. The little bits of time that without a photograph would otherwise be forgotten. I take this philosophy with me to every shoot. Whether it be a portrait shoot, elopements or events: capturing the imperfection of humanity is the foundation of what drives my photography. Our lives are an ongoing developing experience and I want your photos to tell the story of what really happened.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,100

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files
Prints

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,250

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
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Save the Date
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Reviews of Courtney Collins Photography

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Emily
Emily P. Sent on 03/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding photographer!

Courtney was amazing to work with! We had her do our engagement photos at the Outer Banks. She picked the best spots, was so fun to work with and the pictures came out incredible! We loved her so much that we had her take photos at our small wedding. Courtney exceeded our expectations again and helped capture all of the pictures we didn't even know we needed. Our families loved her as well and she has such a good attitude was able to put everyone in a good mood. Hopefully, you don't have to deal with this, but because of COVID, we had to modifiy pictures with spacing. Despite these restrictions, Courtney did a phenomenal job making the photos look perfect even though there was some spacing. The wedding pictures came out just as beautiful as the first ones. We would definitely work with her again and HIGHLY recommend her to anyone who is looking for a skilled photographer who is super fun to work with!
Sara
Sara S. Sent on 12/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Courtney is amazing

From the first conversation we had over the phone with Courtney we knew she was the perfect person to have apart of our wedding. She is so amazing at what she does. Courtney makes you feel comfortable, and makes everything feel "easy". By no means am I or my Fiancé comfortable getting our photos taken, especially in a photoshoot manner, but Courtney honestly made the day SO fun that I wish we could do it every day! She is not only so easy to work with, but she genuinely cares about her clients. ALSO she is AMAZING with animals! We brought our 10 week old puppy and a 12 year old dog to our engagement shoot and even they had a blast! Courtney has only done our engagement shoot so far but I am SO excited for her to do our wedding!
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Lacy F. Sent on 10/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

I loved every bit of my experience with Courtney!

Courtney was very professional and amazing to work with especially since my (at the time) fiancé and I had never had a professional photo session before. The engagement shoot went great and I love how she uploads the pictures to her website. Wedding day she was so on top of everything and got every picture we asked for and many more! The pictures turned out way better than I ever could have imagined! I would recommend her to ANYONE!!! Seriously go hire her! Haha
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Courtney Collins Photography frequently asked questions

Courtney Collins Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Courtney Collins Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Courtney Collins Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Courtney Collins Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Courtney Collins Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Courtney Collins 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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