Bells of May Visuals

Bells of May Visuals Wedding | Family | Lifestyle Photographer based in Hickory, North Carolina, and available for travel.

Now that she’s married, I can finally share Ella King Pressley stunning bridal portraits! Venue The Barn at Blue Sky Far...
08/26/2026

Now that she’s married, I can finally share Ella King Pressley stunning bridal portraits!

Venue The Barn at Blue Sky Farm | NC Wedding Venue
Dress Tulle Bridal LKN
HMU CLT HAIR STYLIST | MAKEUP ARTIST
Florals Rabb Florist
Ring Ascot Diamonds Charlotte

Love, in every detail. Wrapping up on this stunning wedding day gallery this week!
08/03/2026

Love, in every detail. Wrapping up on this stunning wedding day gallery this week!

From capturing their wedding day to documenting their pregnancy announcement, it’s been such a joy to preserve these spe...
07/23/2026

From capturing their wedding day to documenting their pregnancy announcement, it’s been such a joy to preserve these special milestones. Congratulations to Emma and Davin as they prepare to welcome their sweet baby girl into the world! I can’t wait to see this next chapter of your story unfold!

These 2026 weddings have been nothing short of incredible, and it’s shaping up to be such a beautiful year filled with u...
06/27/2026

These 2026 weddings have been nothing short of incredible, and it’s shaping up to be such a beautiful year filled with unforgettable celebrations and love stories. 🤍

Caroline and Owen’s April wedding on Good Friday was especially meaningful. The love they share for each other and their unwavering faith in Christ was evident in every moment. Witnessing their ceremony was truly moving, and there were definitely a few tears shed behind the camera.

Cheers to two beautiful souls and a lifetime of joy, faith, and happiness together. It was an honor to document the beginning of this next chapter in their story ✨

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Vendors
Venue: The Upchurch Venue
Video: Total Weddings
Coordination: Total Weddings
Florals: English Garden Weddings
Rentals: Curated Events Raleigh
Catering & bar: Rocky Top Catering
Ice Cream: Mama Bird's Ice Cream
DJ: Discoboxx
Violinist: NC Violinist - Andreea Costiuc
Hair & make up: NC BRIDAL MAKE-UP & HAIR TEAM | BOOKING FOR 2027

Every wedding day is unique, and no single photography style can tell the entire story. That’s why I use a combination o...
06/24/2026

Every wedding day is unique, and no single photography style can tell the entire story. That’s why I use a combination of posed, prompted, and candid photography throughout your wedding day. This approach allows me to create a comprehensive gallery that not only includes the timeless portraits you’ll frame and share for years to come, but also the genuine emotions, meaningful interactions, and fleeting moments that made your day uniquely yours.

**Posed**
Posed photos are the more traditional, guided images in your gallery. Don’t worry, I won’t leave you guessing what to do with your hands! I’ll provide clear direction and guidance to create those polished, timeless portraits while ensuring you still look and feel like yourselves.

Examples: Your formal portraits - family portraits, wedding party photos, bride and groom formals.

**Prompted**
Prompted posing blends direction with natural interaction. Commonly starting from a posed stance, I’ll give you easy prompts that encourage movement, conversation, and genuine connection. These images often feel relaxed, joyful, and authentic giving that “candid” look but in a controlled setting for quality portraits.

Examples: Walking hand-in-hand, sharing a joke, dancing together, embracing those you love, or those clean getting ready moments.

**Candid**
Candid photography is all about capturing real moments as they naturally happen. These photographs preserve the emotions, reactions, and interactions that tell the story of your wedding day without interruption or direction from me.

Examples: Private vows, reactions during the ceremony, laughter during speeches, hugs from loved ones, guests enjoying cocktail hour, kids playing on the dance floor, and all the beautiful in-between moments you may not even realize are happening.

By combining all three approaches, your final gallery will feel complete and filled with timeless portraits, authentic interactions, and meaningful moments that allow you to relive your wedding day exactly as it unfolded.

A moment for the most STUNNING bride! It’s been so hard not to share Reagan’s bridal portraits. Truly a beautiful, sweet...
06/16/2026

A moment for the most STUNNING bride! It’s been so hard not to share Reagan’s bridal portraits. Truly a beautiful, sweet, and lovely bride. And her dress was incredible!!! I can’t wait to share sneak peeks of their wedding day soon! Congratulations 🤍💍🥂🍾

Serene moments and delicate details from a stunning wedding day at Lake Lure.Venue:  Photographer: .nc Planner:  Florals...
03/31/2026

Serene moments and delicate details from a stunning wedding day at Lake Lure.

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Capturing the essence of the venue and the details that make your wedding day so unique. Looking forward to creating mor...
03/19/2026

Capturing the essence of the venue and the details that make your wedding day so unique. Looking forward to creating more magical moments here again soon!



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Some love stories just feel effortless. The way they look at each other, the way they laugh together, the way their joy ...
03/13/2026

Some love stories just feel effortless. The way they look at each other, the way they laugh together, the way their joy fills the room. These two are such a beautiful reminder that the best part of a wedding day is the love between two people and the vows that they share together. Being able to witness and capture connections like this is why I love being a wedding photographer! 🤍

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Soft window light, timeless architecture, and the most elegant satin gown 🤍. Bridal portraits like these are why I love ...
03/06/2026

Soft window light, timeless architecture, and the most elegant satin gown 🤍. Bridal portraits like these are why I love Separk Mansion. Every corner of this venue feels romantic and refined. The staircase light, the checkered floors, the french doors… it’s pure magic for a bride. ✨
If you’re dreaming of classic bridal portraits in a historic mansion setting, this venue is always a favorite.

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Hickory, NC

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm

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