Stratman Imagery

Adventure elopement and intimate wedding photographer. Based in NC, Traveling near and far

09/02/2026

I think I’m gonna start sharing my TikTok content on here???? Yes? No?

08/31/2026

Erin and Alek and all the colors of the rainbow against a grey nyc skyline ✨

Whimsy Flower
Emilie | Wedding & Event Coordinator
Jaimie Latorre
Jersey City, NJ Hair Salon
Maritime Parc
Erin Mihalik

08/23/2026

Don’t worry this was out of sheer boredom and I DO have professional lab scans of these photos haha

08/22/2026

Straight from the Holga test roll ✨🎞️ Brooklyn bridge park in August with N+S
Spartan Photo Center

08/21/2026

The life of a photographer that has a tendency to bounce from city to city 🤪🤍

This weekend was nottt for the weak… thankfully I thrive in this kind of chaos!

07/24/2026

Details! details! details galore!

Trying to rewind the clock to be photographing Elena and Aaron’s day. It’s not working, so I’m sitting in heartbreak instead.

House Boheme: boutique wedding venue and bohemian abode
Mary Grace Greene
Sam OweMary Grace Greene
Sam Owens|NC Bridal HairRojan Moore

06/09/2026

If forcing or planning “candid” photos all day is your plan, I promise you’re not going to get any REAL candid photos. Don’t force these things! Plan your wedding day around what you love, stay together throughout the day, spend time with your loved ones, stop worrying about looking perfect, and PUT YOUR PHONES AWAY.

🙌🏼

Xoxo
Lauren

05/30/2026

You should probably swipe….

1. The photos in their portfolio are usually their best work. Ask to see full galleries.
 ✨ Every photographer showcases their favorite images online. A full gallery will show you how they handle an entire wedding day, from getting ready to the dance floor, and whether they can consistently deliver great images in all kinds of lighting and situations.

2. Price and value aren’t the same thing.
 ✨ Photography packages may look similar on paper, but experience, communication, planning assistance, backup equipment, and the ability to handle unexpected situations (this is huge) can vary dramatically. Consider the overall experience, not just the price tag. With enough research, you can likely find someone within your budget.

3. Styled shoots and wedding days are not the same thing.
 ✨ Styled shoots are beautiful and can showcase a photographer’s creativity, but they often involve ideal lighting, unlimited time, and carefully curated details, in a calm and steady environment. Real wedding days move quickly and come with real-world challenges. Make sure you’re seeing examples of actual weddings, too. I saw a TikTok horror story on this recently, and you don’t want to make this mistake.

4. The cheapest photographer can become your most expensive mistake.
 ✨ Once the wedding day is over, there are no do-overs. An experienced photographer knows how to handle difficult lighting, timeline delays, family dynamics, weather changes, and fleeting moments that happen only once.

5. Your photographer isn’t just documenting the day. They’re helping shape it.
 ✨ A great photographer does much more than take pictures. They often help build your timeline, guide portraits, keep things on schedule, troubleshoot problems, and create an environment where you can be fully present and enjoy your wedding day.

6. You’ll spend more time with your photographer than almost anyone else on your wedding day.
 ✨ Your photographer will be by your side for many of the biggest moments of the day. Beyond loving their work, make sure you enjoy their personality and feel comfortable around them. You’ll notice the difference in both your experience and your photos.

05/29/2026

Such a fun day and the perfect location for photos in the Durham/Raleigh/Chapel Hill area 😍✨ as someone who loves a long drive, a good audiobook, and lots of thinking time, days like this are the best!

05/25/2026

My sister told me I need to share more pops of color and ya know what? Heck yeah. Erzhis metallic purple and iconic red stole the show in her wedding day details.

I’m not complaining ❤️‍🔥

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