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Optikool Illusions

Additional Hours
Second Shooter
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
Yoni
Tara
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Optikool Illusions is a natural wedding photography company based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Led by owner and founder Darryl, the team works to capture authentic, natural, and emotional memories for couples who value real moments. For over 15 years, these down-to-earth visual artists have helped to-be-weds preserve the unscripted magic of their most profound milestones. They look forward to achieving the same success for you. Optikool illusions was awarded 2023 Couple's Choice Award, decided by couples right here on Wedding Wire.

Services Offered

The team at Optikool Illusions believes that picking the perfect wedding photographer is more than price and aesthetics; it's about personality and comfort levels. Darryl and the team want you to feel at ease in their company and confident enough to make the most of your day, knowing they will capture it well. Visual artists in every sense, the team is a talented mix of photographers, videographers, and creative directors with an excellent understanding of meaningful cinematography. On their website, you can find a wide selection of packages that cover photography for engagements, newlywed portraits, and of course, full-day wedding events. You can also opt for a videography package to ensure every exciting moment is captured in high definition.

Features

Black-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 9 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

Visit website

Weddings with this vendor

Kayla & Sarah's wedding
Kayla & Sarah
29 photos
Stephen & Stephanie's wedding
Stephen & Stephanie
38 photos
Brooke & Chuck's wedding
Brooke & Chuck
25 photos
Adrienne & Oluwole's wedding
Adrienne & Oluwole
60 photos
Sola & Bianca's wedding
Sola & Bianca
47 photos
Briona & Rock's wedding
Briona & Rock
75 photos

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
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
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
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Reviews of Optikool Illusions

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Optikool Illusions is highly praised for professional, friendly, and creative photography and videography that puts camera‑shy clients at ease. Reviewers highlight punctuality, flexibility, seamless vendor coordination, and fast turnaround with sneak‑peeks the next day. The team delivers stunning, affordable results and exceptional customer service.

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Optikool Illusions is highly praised for professional, friendly, and creative photography and videography that puts camera‑shy clients at ease. Reviewers highlight punctuality, flexibility, seamless vendor coordination, and fast turnaround with sneak‑peeks the next day. The team delivers stunning, affordable results and exceptional customer service.

Yoni
Yoni Sent on 07/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible decision

Darryl and his team are consummate professionals getting there early on our day. he met whenever we needed prior to the event and was always so welcoming and a joy to work with. He shared first look photos less than a day after the event and they are breathtaking and vibrant. Extremely pleasant person to work with and so happy we went him and his team. If had another event that needed professional photographer, would hire him immediately.
C
Celeste Sent on 06/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding photos are stunning!!!

5 stars for sure! Darry was great! He was incredibly patient and immediately knew how to capture our best angles and choose the perfect backgrounds. The final photos were stunning. He was also very communicative and reasonably priced, which made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. I highly recommend Optikool Illusions!!
B
Brian Sent on 01/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent wedding photographer

Darryl and his team were great to work with. They were extremely professional and worked seamlessly with all of the other vendors. They were able to get every shot and the final product came out amazing. Would highly recommend them!
A
Aishling Sent on 12/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

I would give 6 stars if I could!

My fiancé and I worked with Aaron for our engagement pictures and he was incredible! I’m not the most comfortable in front of a camera but Aaron made us feel so at ease. Darryl was also great and timely. We had our photo shoot the day after thanksgiving, had our proofs Wednesday morning and our final edits Thursday. We’re definitely considering them for our wedding as well.
Tara
Tara Sent on 10/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Work

Darryl did an incredible job on our photos and he was really easy and fun to work with. We only hired one photographer and he was able to get all of the shots we wanted and then some! He gave great advice for how to run all of our family photos and he directed our individual couple shots so well! He was so nice to work with and we were really comfortable being led by him. I am so obsessed with how our photos turned out and I would absolutely hire him again!
J
Jasmine Sent on 10/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photography

Darryl and his team were absolutely amazing on our wedding day! They were professional, proficient, and patient throughout the entire process. They knew all the best angles and poses, which made us and our wedding party look incredible — we received so many compliments on them! We were blown away when we got our sneak peeks the very next day. Darryl also did our engagement photos, and those turned out just as beautiful. No regrets at all with this team — they truly captured our special moments perfectly. I highly recommend Darryl and his team to anyone looking for photographers who deliver excellence every step of the way! 📸❤️
K
Kierra Sent on 09/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, creative, and talented!

I cannot express how perfect of a choice he was for our wedding photographer. From the very beginning, he was communicative and reassuring, which made the whole process so easy. On the day, he was on time, professional, and managed to make everyone feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. The very next morning, he sent me a sneak peek, and I was absolutely speechless at how beautiful the photos were. Truly beyond my expectations, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
K
Kenzie Sent on 09/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Bell Wedding !

Darryl’s attitude the whole day was uplifting and calm. He did an amazing job with his shots, and even asked us if there were specific shots he didn’t do but we wanted to do. Overall such a great experience, would recommend over and over again !
A
Ahanjalique Sent on 09/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Listened to every detail

Darryl gave us options and also listened to every little detail! Very professional and prompt! Our engagement photos came out lovely! 10/10 would recommend!! Price vs how many edits you get was more than what others offered.
B
Bryan Sent on 08/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Props to Darryl!

We met Darryl for our engagement shoot and he was kind, prompt, professional, and gave amazing direction! His work speaks for itself but I am happy to say that we cannot wait to have him at our wedding too.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Team

Darryl Lewis
Darryl Lewis
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Optikool Illusions frequently asked questions

Optikool Illusions includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Optikool Illusions includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Optikool Illusions offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Optikool Illusions offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Optikool Illusions offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Optikool Illusions 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.
Optikool Illusions currently offers 1 gift promotion for wedding services.
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