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About

We are Daniel + Kate, a husband + wife wedding photography team from Hatteras Island.

We love creating stunning and meaningful photographs. Our style is timeless, bold, and sincere. Our work highlights unscripted moments, breathtaking scenery, and incredibly dynamic light.

Our services are backed by over 20 years of five star client reviews and internationally published, industry award-winning documentary photography. This includes Daniel’s recognition as the 2020 NC Press Association Photographer of the Year, Time Magazine’s Top 100 photographs of 2020, and the New York Time’s Photos in Review 2022.

What clients can expect: We are relaxed, fun, engaging, quirky, and serious about our craft.

We’ll be 100% committed to creatively photographing every aspect of your unique day.

  • Woman-owned
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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
Digital Files

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
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

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

Reviews of Daniel Pullen Photography

Christine
Christine Sent on 01/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Pullen Photography Captured our Wedding Day Perfectly


Daniel and Kate with Pullen Photography was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, they were incredibly responsive, flexible, and genuinely easy to work with, which made the entire process feel effortless during an already busy season.

Their website is user‑friendly, with clear ordering options that made selecting prints and albums simple. Their pricing is competitive with other photographers in the area.

On the wedding day, they captured everything we hoped for and more. They highlighted the natural beauty of our venue, and balanced our requested shots with beautiful candid moments that truly reflected the energy and emotion of the day. The range of images was incredible—panoramic landscapes, intimate close‑ups, and breathtaking golden hour photos that we’ll treasure forever.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience and highly recommend Pullen Photography to any couple looking for a talented, reliable, and thoughtful photographer.
Brit
Brit Sent on 11/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Wedding Photos Ever

Danielle and Kate did an outstanding job bringing our vision to life through their photography. They truly listened to our inspiration photos and stylistic preferences, and it showed in every detail. They always seemed to be in the right place at the right time, effortlessly capturing genuine, candid moments. As a husband-and-wife team, their communication was seamless, and their calm, warm personalities made everyone feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera.
L
Lauren Sent on 01/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Calm, Professional, and Incredibly Talented – The Perfect Wedding Photographers!

We cannot recommend Kate and Daniel enough! From our engagement photos to our wedding day, they went above and beyond to capture every special moment beautifully. Their calm, grounded presence immediately put us at ease, which was so important for us as we’re not naturally comfortable in front of the camera.

Their professionalism and artistic eye made the entire process stress-free and fun, and the results speak for themselves—our photos are stunning and perfectly reflect the emotions and memories of the day. We are so grateful to have had them as part of our wedding and will treasure these photos forever. Thank you, Kate and Daniel!
Megan
Megan Sent on 08/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

If you're looking for a photographer who will capture your day authentically while making you feel at ease, this is the one.

Daniel and Kate are absolutely exceptional photographers and people. With an editorial eye, they beautifully captured both the timeline and the essence of our day. Every shot felt natural, and the entire experience was seamless. They were incredibly easy to work with—never pushy or forcing staged photos, which was a huge relief as someone who isn't usually comfortable in front of the camera. They made us and the rest of our VIPs feel relaxed and confident, allowing us to truly enjoy the moment while they worked their magic behind the lens. We couldn't be happier with our wedding photos or the experience.
Amy
Amy Sent on 04/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect photographers

Daniel and Kate Pullen are quite the team! They went above and beyond to make our day perfect! We met with them numerous times to make sure all our needs/wants were heard. They came up with a great plan of action to capture so many moments. From getting ready to first look to lighthouse pics to venue shots, to sunset pictures, they got it all! They never seemed to miss the moments you want captured! They are kind and caring and devoted to their work and clients. This is the passion and calling and it shows. I wouldn’t hire any other photographer in OBX. Especially Hatteras- they know this area so well!
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Amanda Sent on 08/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

10 out of 10!!!

Daniel and Kate are AWESOME. Not only are they the most kind, friendly, and wonderful people, but they are amazing photographers. We really wanted "real" pictures and not posed portraits -- and boy did they deliver. The raw emotions they captured of our wedding day are just beyond words. We have incredibly stunning sunset pictures (the way they caught the light - WOW), meaningful getting ready photos, and they stayed late into the night to capture the partying... OH and Daniel attended our wedding weekend kickoff pool party and GOT IN THE POOL with his camera and just had so much fun with us. I could not have asked for more. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND hiring Daniel and Kate. 10 OUT OF 10!!!
Theresa
Theresa Sent on 04/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

35th Wedding Celebration and Vow Renewal Ceremony

I highly recommend Daniel Pullen Photography. Daniel and his wife, Kate are phenomenal. If you are looking for the best in class, you must consider them. The professionalism and attention to detail is excellent. I've had the pleasure of working with several photographers over the past two years, none even come close to Daniel Pullen Photography. If they are available, contract with them. You will not be disappointed.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 07/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Pictures

Daniel created the most amazing pictures for two very un-photogenic people! There was rain and I was so concerned, Daniel stepped in and everything worked out better than we could imagine. I could not be happier with our wedding album. Daniel is also very friendly, flexible and down to earth..
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 04/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Photographer

Daniel and Kate were amazing! Daniel was able to work around the weather and capture the most breath-taking photos of such an amazing day. We had our pictures back well before we expected and have eagerly been sharing them since.
MaryAnn
Maryann Sent on 12/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful and so creative!!

We chose Pullen Photography based on their unique artistic style, and we are so glad we did! Most fun we have ever had getting our pictures taken! Our photos look stunning. They are so vibrant and really capture my husband's and my personalities. They really make me feel like I can re-live a piece of our special day when I look at them. Daniel is also very knowledgeable about the area, which we really appreciated. Would absolutely recommend to anyone getting married in the Outer Banks.
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Awards

66
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

14 Endorsements
Rev. Jay Bowman Rev. Jay Bowman Wedding Officiants

Daniel and Kate have been on Hatteras Island a long time and they not only know beach wedding photography, but they know the lay of the land. They are the Real Deal. It's always fun for me to do a wedding with them and see how they captured it with images. Amazing stuff.

Koru Village and Spa Koru Village and Spa Hotel Weddings

Daniel, Kate, and his team are a pleasure to work with and really know what they're doing. One of the most talented photographers we know!! We highly recommend booking Daniel for your wedding day!

Hatteras Island Weddings and Events Hatteras Island Weddings and Events Wedding Planners

I love working with Daniel and his team. Kate is amazing at helping to keep everybody calm with her serene demeanor. They are naturals at what they do!

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Daniel Pullen Photography frequently asked questions

Daniel Pullen Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Daniel Pullen 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
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Daniel Pullen Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Daniel Pullen Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Daniel Pullen 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
Daniel Pullen 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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