Operating out of Charlotte, North Carolina, LightStrikes Photography is a business that offers wedding photography and videography services. Each member of the LightStrikes Photography team has a specialty in a particular photographic style. Whether you’ve planned for an intimate wedding, an elopement, or a formal affair in a beautiful garden, rustic barn, beach, rooftop, or cruise ship, LightStrikes will capture all the uniqueness and beauty of your day. Combining documentary, storytelling, and fine art artistic approach, this team will cater to your wishes. These skilled professionals combine creativity, passion, and inspiration to preserve a moment truly.
Services Offered
To prepare for wedding day coverage, LightStrikes Photography provides each couple with a complimentary consultation, help with planning, customized package, ideas, and guidance. Couples also receive additional hours of coverage, multiple location coverage, an engagement session, and the services of a second photographer. Some packages include a complimentary highlights film.
Woman-owned
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Guests praised the photography team for professionalism, communication, flexibility, and fair pricing. They captured stunning, natural engagement and wedding photos—even in rain—and delivered many beautifully edited images promptly. Reviewers said the photographers eased logistics and helped the day run smoothly.
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Guests praised the photography team for professionalism, communication, flexibility, and fair pricing. They captured stunning, natural engagement and wedding photos—even in rain—and delivered many beautifully edited images promptly. Reviewers said the photographers eased logistics and helped the day run smoothly.
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Courteney Sent on 06/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing company and great to work with!
Would HIGHLY recommend! Raya and her company are great to work with! They make you feel so comfortable and the whole day ran so SMOOTHLY! I did not have a coordinator but Raya understood my timeline and helped tweak it before hand to make the day run smoother! It was an incredible day with incredible photos! I got my photos back within 6 weeks and it was so worth it! We were constantly updated and the communication was seem less! ❤️
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Mikala Sent on 04/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
High quality
She was very communicative, checking in with us throughout the time leading up to the wedding, and was always willing to call to discuss the timeline and kinds of photos we wanted. She arrived early to assess the venue and collect information. She was very enthusiastic, and did an excellent job of sticking to our timeline. She got amazing natural photos of the reception and in the process of getting our other photos. She did SUCH a great job with editing the photos. The lighting was perfect, and it made it look like my husband and I were dancing alone and intimately at times, despite there being a bunch of people on the side. Loved the photos she got of the flower girls! She also found time to get great photos of our guests and bridal party along the way. Very kind and supportive with our desires, and she gave us a 1350 photo portfolio. If anything, it has beeb difficult to narrow down which ones to use, since so many of the photos are so great. Could not have hoped for a better quality photographer!
Michelle Sent on 03/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Absolutely Outstanding!
I don't know how Raya managed it, but every shot she took turned out fantastic! I can't stop looking at our pictures, they are magical!
Wesley Sent on 01/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Raya was fantastic!
We had an incredible experience with Raya for our engagement photos and our wedding! Our wedding took place in early November, and Raya did an amazing job capturing all the fall colors and beauty of the season. She went above and beyond my requests, seeing things and moments that made beautiful memories and photos we’ll cherish forever. Raya made the planning process and wedding day stress free and so simple! We couldn’t have been happier with our experience!
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Albena Sent on 12/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Best photographer
As a friend of the bride who helped coordinate the wedding, I can honestly say LightStrikes was amazing to work with. They were recommended as great Charlotte based photography team, incredibly organized, easy-going, and made everyone feel comfortable, which allowed the guests to truly have fun while still keeping the day on track. The bridal editorial portraits were absolutely beautiful! Highly recommended.
Sonia Sent on 12/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Best Photographer in NC/SC Area
I had an amazing experience working with Raya for my friend’s wedding. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful and were delivered in a very timely manner. She truly captured all the meaningful and special moments that were so important to the groomsmen.
She was wonderful to work with, professional, attentive, and easygoing throughout the entire process. Her pricing was very reasonable for the quality and care she provides. I would absolutely recommend her and would not hesitate to use her expertise again in the future. LightStrikes captured the wedding with editorial and documentary excellence.
Kierstin Sent on 11/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The perfect capture of our wedding day!
Raya is amazing at what she does and so does her partner! Our photos for our special day couldn’t have come out any better! 1000% recommend and you won’t be disappointed!
Leah Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Wedding Photographer
Raya was amazing throughout the entire wedding process! She was thorough, organized, and was great at answering any questions that we had. It rained on our wedding day and Raya was still able to capture the most beautiful photos! She is extremely reasonably and fairly priced. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a thorough, professional, affordable, kind, and overall amazing photographer!
Kelly Sent on 06/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Captured the most important day of my life beautifully!
Raya is very professional and great with communication. I even had a venue change that was further away and she worked with me through everything. Our wedding photos turned out better than I could’ve ever imagined and I am so thankful we had the most important day of our lives captured by Raya! I would recommend Lightstrikes Photography to anyone looking for a photographer!
Annah Sent on 06/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The Perfect Photographer
Raya’s photos are fantastic. She was awesome to work with. Her pics made our $9k wedding look like a $30k wedding.
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LightStrikes Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Custom Graphics
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Digital Files
Proofs
LightStrikes Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Custom Graphics
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
LightStrikes Photography offers the following photography styles:
Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional
LightStrikes Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits
LightStrikes Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
LightStrikes 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.
