The Reeses

The Reeses We are wedding photographers for couples who cherish the beauty of the in-between. We focus on intentional storytelling with a documentary approach.
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Multi day wedding weekends, thoughtfully documented across the East Coast and beyond.

It’s often the little details that shape the feeling of a wedding.The candle burning quietly during dinner.Light catchin...
05/20/2026

It’s often the little details that shape the feeling of a wedding.

The candle burning quietly during dinner.
Light catching the glassware.
Stone softened by florals.
Champagne waiting before anyone arrives.

Not the center of attention.
Just part of the atmosphere.

Anna & Greg’s wedding unfolded in chapters. We started with the stillness of the chapel windows, vows under the trees, a...
05/19/2026

Anna & Greg’s wedding unfolded in chapters. We started with the stillness of the chapel windows, vows under the trees, and a room that carried the celebration all the way to the sparkler exit.

The beauty was never in one moment. It was in how fully the whole day was lived.
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Photographer: The Reeses |
Venue: Carolina Grove |
Planner: Kate Tackett | /
Florist: Justine De Angelo |
DJ: Mike Hadjoglou / Five Seven Sound |
Catering: Under The Oak |
Cake: Publix
Hair + Makeup: I Do Style |
Invitations: Zola |
Officiant: Fr. David Exner
Rentals: Curated Events |
Tent: Party Reflections |
Cart Service: Vita Miele |

Sometimes the most emotional part of the day is the silence right before it begins.The few quiet minutes standing alone ...
05/06/2026

Sometimes the most emotional part of the day is the silence right before it begins.

The few quiet minutes standing alone with your thoughts. The sunlight coming through the windows. The realization that in just a moment, you’ll see the person you chose waiting at the end of the aisle.
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Photographer: The Reeses |
Planning: Ginger Bradley, Perfectly Planned Events |
Venue: Graylyn Estate |
Florals: Green Bee Floral Designs |
DJ: On Target DJ |
Cake: Maddie Cakes |
Hair: Updo’s Studio |
Ceremony Music: Sweet Harmony |

Last year, we had the opportunity to help Whitney and Colby with this incredible wedding weekend in North Carolina and i...
04/16/2026

Last year, we had the opportunity to help Whitney and Colby with this incredible wedding weekend in North Carolina and it’s one we still think about.

It just felt easy the whole time.
Nothing rushed, nothing overdone.

From the quieter in-between moments to everything unfolding during the celebrations, it all moved the way it was meant to.

We were there for it, paying attention, staying present, and documenting it as it naturally came together. It was a joy to be part of.

Shot for and

Britton Manor, North Carolina. Golden hour, soft light, and the kind of moments you don’t have to force.There’s a differ...
04/10/2026

Britton Manor, North Carolina. Golden hour, soft light, and the kind of moments you don’t have to force.

There’s a difference between photos that look beautiful and photos that feel like something. And it usually shows up right here, in the in-between. The way they lean into each other without thinking. The way laughter takes over mid-frame. The way the light hits just long enough to make it all feel a little unreal.

At a venue like Britton Manor, you don’t need to overcomplicate it. The setting already gives you everything. Expansive grounds, clean architecture, and light that moves beautifully through the day. All you have to do is let yourself be in it.

If you’re planning a Britton Manor wedding or searching for a North Carolina wedding photographer who captures your day in a way that feels effortless, personal, and elevated, let’s talk. Click the link in bio to start the conversation.



Searching for a Britton Manor wedding photographer in North Carolina? We specialize in luxury estate weddings, golden hour portraits, and documentary wedding photography that captures your day with intention, emotion, and a timeless, refined approach.

04/02/2026

What you wear to your engagement session matters more than most people expect.

Not because it needs to be perfect, but because it shapes how the photos feel.

We always encourage couples to think less about putting together the “right” outfit and more about choosing pieces that feel natural, intentional, and true to them. The best looks usually feel slightly more elevated than everyday life, not overdone, just considered.

Softer tones tend to photograph best. Neutrals, muted colors, and textures that catch light naturally almost always translate beautifully on camera. Movement matters too. Dresses, layers, and fabrics with a little shape or motion can add so much without feeling overly styled.

And one thing people often overlook, shoes matter more than you think. A refined shoe helps the overall look feel cohesive, while athletic shoes can pull attention in a completely different direction.

You also do not need to match. In fact, we usually suggest not matching exactly. What photographs best is cohesion, similar tones, a similar level of formality, and an overall feel that makes sense together.

At the end of the day, the goal is simple. To feel like yourselves, just slightly elevated. That is almost always what translates best in photos.

If you’re planning your engagement session and want photos that feel natural, intentional, and true to you, we’d love to be part of it. Click the link in bio to start the conversation.

Some of the best parts of the day often happen before anyone else is watching.Private vows are becoming one of the most ...
04/02/2026

Some of the best parts of the day often happen before anyone else is watching.

Private vows are becoming one of the most meaningful moments we get to document. Not because they’re big or grand or performative. But because they’re the opposite of all that.

It’s just the two of you. No audience. No pressure to keep it together. No wondering if your mic is on or if your voice is going to crack in front of 150 people.

Just the words you actually want to say to each other, on the most important day of your lives.

We’ve seen couples choose private vows for all kinds of reasons. Some want to say things that feel too personal for a crowd. Some want to cry without worrying about everyone watching. Some just want five minutes where the pace of the day slows down and it’s just them, standing still, being present with each other before everything moves fast.

Every time, it’s the same thing. They finish, take a breath, look at each other, and something shifts. The nerves settle. The day suddenly feels real. And when they walk into the ceremony after, there’s this grounded confidence that wasn’t there before.

As documentary wedding photographers, these are the moments we live for. Nothing to direct. Nothing to stage. Just two people expressing their love to each other, and us being able to capture it.

If you’re on the fence about private vows, here’s what we’d say: they won’t take away from your ceremony. They’ll add an opportunity where you get to be volunerable with the person you love most. You have an extra moment together and it can change everything.

If you’re planning your wedding and want a photography team that values these quiet, in-between moments as much as the big ones, we’d love to hear from you. Click the link in bio to start the conversation.



Looking for a wedding photographer who captures the private, unscripted moments? We document weddings with a natural, editorial approach that preserves every part of your day as it actually felt. Inquire through the link in bio.

04/01/2026

There is so much that happens before a first look.

The getting ready, the anticipation, the nerves, the schedule, the details, the quiet countdown to seeing each other for the first time. And then suddenly, it happens, and everything that came before it gives way to something real.

This first look in Tuscany felt exactly like that. Set among the olive trees at a beautiful villa, it was calm, intimate, and full of the kind of emotion that does not need to be overstated to be felt. It was simply the moment the day had been moving toward all along.

That is one of the reasons first looks can matter so much. They give shape to the day. They create a pause before everything opens up, and they offer couples a chance to be together before the ceremony and celebration begin.

We love documenting moments like this because they ask something important from us, restraint. To pay attention without stepping in. To preserve what is happening without turning it into something else. That is where some of the best photographs come from.

If you’re planning a wedding and want these kinds of moments documented with honesty and care, we’d love to hear from you. Click the link in bio to start the conversation.

This is where the day actually begins.Not the aisle. Not the vows. Not the moment everyone stands for you.But here, in t...
04/01/2026

This is where the day actually begins.

Not the aisle. Not the vows. Not the moment everyone stands for you.

But here, in the quiet of a sunlit room at The Merrimon-Wynne House.

Where time stretches just enough to take it all in. Where laughter comes easy, nerves settle into something softer, and the weight of what’s about to happen starts to feel real in the best way.

Getting ready surrounded by the people who know you best. Music playing, stories being told, the kind of energy that doesn’t need direction. Just pure, in-the-moment joy.

And what made this morning even more special was the robe. Handmade from her mom’s wedding dress. It’s these special details that connect generations and create a lasting legacy. A piece of history stitched into the start of her own.

From the final touches of makeup to the moment she saw herself fully dressed, everything unfolded naturally. As documentary wedding photographers we don’t like to rush or force these moments.

Here are a few things that made this getting ready unforgettable: A meaningful heirloom woven into the day; a venue that the couple loved that spoke to them and their aesthetic; genuine, unfiltered emotion from start to finish

Getting ready isn’t just a transition. It’s where the story begins to take shape. The anticipation, the connection, the small in-between moments that end up meaning everything later.

If you’re planning a wedding at The Merrimon-Wynne House and want it documented in a way that feels honest and true to you, we’d love to connect. Click the link in bio to start the conversation.



Searching for a Raleigh wedding photographer for your Merrimon-Wynne House wedding? We document weddings with a natural, documentary approach that preserves every meaningful moment as it actually felt. Inquire through the link in bio to learn more.

03/25/2026

The details matter. Not just because they’re beautiful,
but because someone dreamed them up with care.

That’s how it was for this Graylyn Estate wedding in Winston-Salem. A wedding where every detail was considered and every space felt intentional.

From the ceremony florals to the reception rooms, this day came together in a way that felt thoughtful from beginning to end. Not simply beautiful for the sake of it, but designed with care in a way that shaped the entire atmosphere.

That’s why details matter. They set the tone. They hold the vision together. They change how a space feels to walk into, sit in, and remember.

EverBe Floral did an incredible job with both the planning and florals, creating a day that felt cohesive, refined, and fully lived in.

We love documenting this side of a wedding day too, because these elements are part of the story. They reflect the thought, collaboration, and intention that made the celebration what it was.

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