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Photos By Clay is a wedding photography company located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Photographers Clay and Dani are dedicated to creating portraits and documentary photography of your wedding. Their photography has been featured in Shutter Magazine. Past clients of Clay and Dani praise their professionalism and flexibility. Photos By Clay specializes in contemporary, photojournalistic and traditional styles of photography.

Services Offered
Photos By Clay offers bridal portraits and engagement shoot for supplementary wedding-related photography. Additional services include:

  • Additional hours
  • High-resolution images
  • Liability insurance
  • Multiple locations
  • One event per day
  • Second shooter
  • Toning
  • Trash-the-dress shoot


Other Services
This company offers digital files and prints to view and keep your wedding photos. Additional items and products include:

  • Albums
  • Canvases
  • Flush mount
  • Matted prints
  • Proofs
  • Save-the-date cards
  • Thank-you cards
Collections start at $3999
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Toning
Albums
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Toning
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

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
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Photos By Clay

Charmaine
Charmaine Sent on 10/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Book them!

Where to begin with Clay and Dani! My husband and I met Clay and Dani through our venue Bella Collina. Prior to our meeting I was incredibly intimidated by his photography style but was intrigued enough to ask them to come for an interview at our venue. Through the interview process and beyond, Clay and Dani knocked it out of the park. There are many talented photographers out there but with Dani and Clay you really are getting something special. They are some of the most compassionate and passionate people you will ever meet and we are so fortunate to have met them.

They truly are a dynamic duo in terms of photography talent and business.

The day of our engagement shoot - the weather was nonstop rain. There was a moment a torrential downpour started and I thought we would all run for cover but Clay crouched down (without cover!) and took extraordinary shots. He never ceases to impress me with his ability to find the best photo opportunities regardless of the circumstances.

From our engagement shoot to the wedding day - Dani continued to check in with me to see how I was doing and closer to the wedding day provided helpful guidance for the wedding day, and asked for a shot list to ensure we were able to capture the most important shots. They day of the wedding, I was stressed and overwhelmed with a number of things that went wrong and when they arrived - they both consoled me and told me everything was going to alright and it definitely helped alleviate my stress. I really appreciated that affirmation and I think that speaks volumes to how caring they are.

I could go on and on but, in short- if you need a photographer for ANYTHING Clay and Dani are your people. Book them and you won't regret it.
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Zahra Sent on 07/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

dream team duo!

They (Clay and Dani) are such a lovely couple and really made our day special and have given us photos that will live with us forever. The dream team duo! The photos they took are incredible and captured our day perfectly. We could not be happier with the end result and
we would happily recommend them to anyone. Thank you Clay and Dani for making our day so special and giving us amazing photos to remember our day with for years to come.”
Shayla
Shayla Sent on 07/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Booking Them!!!

We can’t say enough great things about Clay and Dani! They are so thoughtful, artistic, welcoming and fun to work with. Luckily we were able to book them for both our engagement photos and wedding. We are not the type of couple who know how to pose in photos but Clay and Dani walked us through every step of the way even giving little tips and tricks. It's amazing how much moving your leg just a few inches can make the photo pop but it is that level of detail and attention that make Clay and Dani so amazing. On our wedding day they got every one of our must have photos and were even able to accommodate our last minute ones including some from our guests. You can truly tell they care about what they do and even more so enjoy it. After the wedding they invited us back to reveal the highlights putting a slideshow together and spending time talking just making us feel so welcomed. They have a great eye for epic pictures and we are so excited that we have them forever! We highly recommend booking them!! Thank you Clay and Dani for capturing amazing memories!
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 09/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Professionals that make you feel like old friends!

Clay and his wife Dani were the first vendors besides our planner that we booked, and we knew right away we had made the right choice. They invited us to their gallery home to show us their work, talk about their packages, pick out something perfect for what we wanted, and to get a feel for our personalities so they could make sure to capture those. Our engagement shoot was a freezing cold day but they were so accommodating with breaks and outfit changes that the pictures turned out gorgeous regardless. They even had us over for snacks, champagne, and a reveal of our guestbook with our engagement photos! On wedding day, Dani and Clay both played such a huge role in helping us capture every step of the process, and even though by the end of it I felt like I couldn't take another picture, their bubbly personalities and fun demeanor put me at ease that it was worth all the walking around and posing because I knew the pictures would be worth it! My husband and I had so many guests who all wanted pictures and family shots and Dani and Clay stayed the duration of the entire wedding, party, and send off to make sure everything was captured beautifully. Clay has such a great eye for turning any setting into a beautiful photo - his work combines drama, emotion, framing, and lighting in such a way as to really capture a single moment that feels so candid and intimate while really being a masterpiece of planning and execution. Dani's warm big-sister presence kept me feeling calm and she definitely helped us stick to the timeline! It was so wonderful to work with a husband-wife team that showed such teamwork, care, and passion for their craft. By the end of our day, we felt like we'd been photographed by old friends who happened to also be amazing professional photographers! I cannot wait to see the finished photos!
Maritza
Maritza Sent on 12/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

PhotosByClay

Passionate photographer with attention to detail and above all they develop a personal relationship with the couple and parents. Clay and Dani are not just photographers, their photos will show you like a video all what you missed at the wedding because of all that is going on. What most touched me was that Clay helped my son Michael get ready as he was running behind. Unfortunately, his father is not in his life so this made me cry when Michael shared this with me.
Dani also brought Charmaine a gift at the interview and then when we went to see the photos there was champagne and these delicious Brazilian cheese bread appetizers.
I think of them as part of our family now because they spent nine plus hours with us on the wedding day as well as for the engagement shoot.
You will get more than what you paid for when you hire with PhotosByClay.
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 08/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible wedding photographers!

PhotosbyClay are an amazing team and go above and beyond to make the best experience anyone could hope for. They took the time to get to know us as a couple, are very easy to get along with, extremely patient, kind, and professional. They know all the details to capture, big and small, and go above and beyond in order to provide a memorable experience capturing life's important memories! I highly, highly recommend PhotosbyClay to anyone who not only wants their important life moments captured but who also wants to have the best time doing it!
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Eric Sent on 08/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Worth every dime!

Clay and Dani were awesome, and we are so glad we selected them to capture our special moments. Their experience, deep knowledge of photography & lighting, and likable personalities made for a very memorable and enjoyable experience. I knew the photos would be great long before the wedding was over! I highly recommend!
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Todd Sent on 08/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST photographers ever!!!

I have worked with Photos by Clay at several weddings and they are a dream to work with. They also did photos for us. They make it fun and exciting to capture the special day! They are very responsive to emails and are available whenever you need them. Thoughtful and creative in capturing just the right shot. After looking through the pictures it was like they were everywhere. Wonderful personality and very professional! If you are looking for the best photographers you need Photos by Clay. If you hire anyone else just know that you got second best. Highly recommend Photos by Clay!!!
Krista
Krista Sent on 04/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

AMAZING ! :))
In every way !! This is the photographing team you want by your side for any special occasion.
I’m a pro makeup artist and hairstylist For over 17 years. I love my job but it’s talent such as theirs that really make me love what I do. Clay and Dani have this incredible energy. It’s infectious and will translate in all your photos. They are talented, punctual, detail oriented, creative and enthusiastic.
You just can’t go wrong.
It’s always an honor to work along side such beautiful artists.
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Renee Sent on 04/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Clay and Dani are dedicated to make sure you are completely happy with their work.

We hired Clay and Dani to photograph our December wedding. While speaking to Clay over the phone I could tell he immediately knew what we were wanting. Their professionalism is above par. They captured every moment of event and their work is captivating. If you review the pictures on their website you will see examples of the excellent work. What you don’t see is their charming personality, which literally is the icing on the cake! I would HIGHLY recommend them for any event. I’m so glad I was able to witness their talent first hand!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Ann McKenzie Ann McKenzie Wedding Officiants

If you want spectacular photos for your wedding, you need Photos by Clay! He does fantastic work and is easy to work with. He would be an asset to your wedding and you will have photos to remember for a lifetime. I highly recommend hin.

Events By Shriine Events By Shriine Wedding Planners

I had the honor of working with Clay and Dani and they were absolutely AMAZING! They are a dynamic duo and were on every set capturing all of those wonderful moments for the bride and groom. They are very attentive to detail and very professional. The quality of their work is outstanding. I love having them as a vendor and look forward to working with them again.

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Photos By Clay frequently asked questions

Photos By Clay includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Photos By Clay includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Photos By Clay offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Photos By Clay 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
Photos By Clay offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Photos By Clay 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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