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Film photography belongs in your wedding gallery. Discover why your wedding photos should be photographed in film, from a film wedding photographer.

Why I’m a Film Wedding Photographer (and How You Benefit As a Couple!)

Client Resources, Education, Elopements, Intimate Weddings

Airlie Gardens Wilmington NC film wedding photographer
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Planning an adventure elopement? Discover these magical elopement destinations in the US and Worldwide to say ‘I do.’

Top Elopement Destinations in the US and Worldwide

Client Resources, Elopements

Cannon beach Oregon elopement couple
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Looking for an outdoor wedding venue in Raleigh, NC? Discover these beautiful historic homes and gardens that provide the perfect backdrop for your celebration.

5 Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in Raleigh, NC

Client Resources, Elopements, Intimate Weddings

Bride and Groom on vintage wedding getaway car at Britton Manor
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Introducing the official launch of my Katie Stoltz Photography rebrand! Read more about the heart behind my rebrand and get to know me.

The Official Katie Stoltz Photography Rebrand

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Leanna and Drew’s greenhouse elopement at the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science was one for the books! Their evening was full of beautiful light streaming through the glass windows of the greenhouse, all the magical butterflies, and a stunning cake table surrounded by lovely florals.  The North Carolina Museum of Life and Science […]

Greenhouse Elopement in North Carolina

Elopements

Groom holding bride's hand as she twirls her dress, surrounded by greenery
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A wedding day often has many moving parts, and the last thing you would need is a fashion or beauty emergency and not having what you need to fix it. Oily makeup, a rip in a dress or suit, hair not staying put, spilling coffee or wine on your pants, random string hanging off your […]

Wedding Day Emergency Kit Must Haves

Client Resources

Flat lay image of wedding day emergency kit must have items
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A Hiker’s and Photographer’s Paradise My husband and I visited Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada during the summer of 2022 for our honeymoon. We wanted a location where we could enjoy activities that we love doing together – hiking – while also enjoying some peace and quiet. Banff was the perfect location for us. […]

5 Top Things To Do in Banff National Park

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