Documentary Wedding Photographer & Videographer in Raleigh, North Carolina & Beyond

Hi, I am Callie! Your Wedding Photographer in North Carolina <3

I am passionate about preserving the sincere, unplanned moments that make your wedding uniquely yours.

A couple dances closely at a wedding reception in Raleigh, North Carolina, with guests in the background observing and taking photos, outdoors among greenery.

Let me Capture your Special Day <3

Silhouette of a bride and groom kissing in front of a window with sunlight streaming through.
Two women smiling and hugging outdoors among green foliage, one wearing a white top and colorful skirt, the other in a purple floral dress at a backyard, intimate wedding In Raleigh, NC

“This Is What It Felt Like”

Hi! I am Callie Johnson! A Documentary, Candid Style Wedding Photographer based in Raleigh, NC 

 I photograph weddings the way they truly unfold — raw, emotional, and honest. My goal is to capture your memories as they unfold, without forced poses or interruptions. 

Your wedding day isn’t a production — it’s a story unfolding in real time.

The laughter, the nerves, the quiet glances, and the wild dance floor chaos — every bit of it matters. My approach is rooted in documentary photography: honest, emotional, and unposed. I want your photos to feel exactly like the day did, the warmth, the movement, the small moments that might’ve gone unnoticed but mean everything later.

I shoot on both film and digital, giving you a wedding gallery that feels timeless yet alive. Film brings nostalgia and softness, those imperfect, human textures that make every image feel tangible. Digital allows me to capture every fleeting second as it unfolds. Together, they tell the full story, artful, emotional, and true to you.

Most of the day, I’m a quiet observer, a fly on the wall, documenting what’s real without interference. But when the music starts, you’ll find me on the dance floor right alongside you, camera in hand, laughing and catching the kind of energy you can feel.

Being trusted to document a wedding, to freeze the emotions and energy of such an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime day, is something I’ll never take lightly. These aren’t just photographs. They’re heirlooms. Proof of how it all felt.

When you look back years from now, I want you to see more than just what happened. I want you to remember.

Bride smiling through a colorful floral wreath surrounded by an arrangement of assorted flowers in pastel and bright colors.

Questions? :)

  • I put together a package for my customers according their own individual wedding prices vary because of time needed, film options added, and videography needs

  • Yes! I have packages with video options included, as well as just a video package! All videos include all raw footage!

    Video packages include: 7-10 minute highlight reel edited together with “homey, nostalgic style!” Edited by me! Filmed by me!

  • Yes! I love shooting film so much. Lets get in contact to see if youd like the entire set on film!

Catherine and Dawson

“Callie is such a wonderful photographer, she made our engagement shoot so special and really made us feel like we will be in the best hands having her capture our big day. Can’t wait to work with her again for our Wedding. All of her work is amazing. She is so talented and such a sweetheart!”

Cassie and Matthew

“We love our photos so much!! Callie was great and captured our wedding so well. She was super friendly and energetic; she made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Hard to narrow down our favorites from the day!”

View Abbey and Sean’s Wedding Gallery Here:

Abby and Sean’s Wedding was at the Melrose Knitting Mill in Raleigh, NC. She wanted a complete documentary-style wedding with a couple of portraits here and there, which allowed for the wedding to flow seamlessly and still get as many pictures as needed (700+!)

Click Here to View Her Wedding Gallery
A bride and groom standing on a brick porch in front of green double doors, holding hands and gazing at each other, the bride wearing a white gown and veil, holding a bouquet, and the groom in a dark suit with a tie and boutonnière.
A bride and groom smiling at each other during their wedding ceremony outdoors, with a colorful bouquet of flowers and a floral backdrop behind them.
A wedding reception with women dancing and singing, celebrating, with one woman in a white wedding dress holding glow sticks.
A couple sharing a kiss on a vintage sofa against a brick wall, the woman wearing a strapless dress with roses and the man in a black shirt.
A woman wearing a blue dress, gloves, and lace headband, appears to be upset while a man with glasses, dreadlocks, and beard leans in to her, placing a hand on her shoulder, in an indoor setting with warm lighting.
A bride in a wedding dress with a long veil standing near a seated groom in a suit. The scene is in a bar or restaurant with bottles and glasses in the background.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss on their wedding day in a green outdoor setting. The bride is smiling with her eyes closed, wearing a white lace wedding dress and a veil. The groom is kissing her on the forehead, dressed in a black suit with a white
A smiling bride holding a bouquet of colorful flowers at an outdoor wedding reception with white foldable chairs, string lights, and green trees in the background.
A bride in a white off-shoulder wedding dress holding a colorful bouquet of flowers, standing close to a groom in a pink suit with a floral tie, on a wooden deck outdoors with green foliage in the background.
A young girl with long, wavy red hair and freckles, wearing a blue and white floral dress, sitting outdoors at an event with people, possibly a wedding, on white chairs decorated with greenery and white fabric.
A bride and groom standing together in front of a green door with brick walls on either side, holding hands and smiling at each other.
A bride with dark hair in an updo and wearing a white strapless wedding dress is leaning down and smiling happily, touching the face of an elderly woman in a wheelchair. The elderly woman has light blonde hair, is wearing a blue shirt, and is reachin
Two young boys dressed in suits sitting in a church pew, with one of them holding a paper airplane and the other smiling.
A bride and groom smiling at each other during their wedding, with a colorful bouquet of flowers in the bride's hands and a floral backdrop in the background.
Pink and orange flowers growing in a white rectangular planter, with a green palm leaf on the left side and a plastic covering in the background.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom touching foreheads at their wedding ceremony, standing in front of a curtain.
Two people embracing and smiling at a party, with other guests mingling and dancing in the background.
Young woman wearing sunglasses, a flower crown, and colorful striped pants, holding a glow stick, dancing at a party with colorful lights, surrounded by seated guests and a DJ in the background.
A newlywed couple sharing a kiss at sunset near a body of water, with trees and a pier in the background.
A woman in a white wedding dress laughing and holding up her dress while celebrating at a wedding reception.
A woman with curly dark hair and a tattoo on her back, appears to be getting ready in front of a mirror, wearing a wedding dress that is pulled down to her waist, in a room with a white brick wall and large window.
Four people are outdoors, laughing and hugging. Two women on the left are holding a bouquet of flowers and appear joyful. The two men on the right are also smiling and embracing. The scene is cheerful and lively.
A woman in a white dress and blue earrings is at a bar counter, excitedly looking at a bartender who is smiling and gesturing with her hands, with cans of soda, a glass jar with money, and a water dispenser on the counter.
A couple dancing at a wedding reception, shot from behind. The woman has short hair and is wearing a floral dress, while the man is in a suit. In the background, guests are watching, with some seated and one holding a phone.
A bride in a strapless white wedding dress and veil standing on a beach at sunset, smiling and holding a bouquet of flowers.
Group of five girls and one woman dressed in white and light blue dresses, with flower crowns, standing in a hallway of a building, likely at a wedding or special event.
A black-and-white photo of a bride and groom seen from behind, touching hands in front of a body of water with a pier or dock in the distance.
A young girl with curly hair and a lace dress is laughing and leaning forward towards a person with long hair. The scene is set at a formal event with other guests seated at tables in the background.
Young girl wearing cream dress, white bow headband, and colorful beads, holding a paper and wearing ninja turtle glasses with the word "Bride" on them, standing in front of gold curtain with leaf pattern.
A bride in a white wedding dress and veil holding a colorful bouquet, walking on a wooden path in a lush, green outdoor setting.
Children whispering to each other at a wedding reception table with women and other guests dining in the background.
A bride and groom standing at the altar during their wedding ceremony in a church, with a priest officiating, a crucifix and stained glass windows in the background.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss on a grassy area by the water at sunset, with a pier in the background. The bride wears a long veil and holds a bouquet of flowers.
A woman in a white dress holding a colorful bouquet of flowers, standing next to a man in a blue suit, inside a building with a large window.
Person in a suit appears to be putting on black dress shoes on a bed, surrounded by various bags and clothing items.
A couple dressed in wedding attire embraces and about to kiss at night under string lights on a wooden porch.
A couple in wedding attire, holding hands, standing on a grassy area near water during sunset, with string lights overhead and empty chairs nearby.
A bride in a white wedding dress is dancing and surrounded by a group of women at a wedding reception, smiling and enjoying the celebration.
People dancing at a celebration or party in a decorated indoor venue.
A smiling bride with dark hair and blue earrings holds a bouquet of flowers outdoors during sunset, with a flowing veil and a background of trees and clear sky.
Couple dancing closely at a social event with colorful lighting and other dancing couples nearby.
A woman and a man are standing close together, both smiling and laughing with their eyes closed. The woman has shoulder-length reddish-brown hair and is wearing a white sleeveless dress and jewelry. The man has short dark hair, a beard, and is wearin
A woman and man in wedding attire kissing in a forest, woman holding a colorful bouquet.
A young woman with shoulder-length curly hair is sitting and looking to her left while someone styles her hair. She is wearing a colorful patterned shirt. The background features a green bulletin board with posters or decorations.
A woman in a wedding dress showing her wedding ring and holding a bouquet, with a man in a suit and bowtie behind her, in a room with bookshelves.
Black and white photo of a couple dancing closely at a wedding reception, with the bride wearing a veil and the groom dressed in a suit.
A man in a suit and tie bending forward with his hands in his pockets, looking down, in front of a window with a blurred outdoor background.
A decorated outdoor event with people in formal attire, a table with assorted fruits and a sign listing cupcake flavors, and a large floral arrangement in a brown vase.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand at their outdoor wedding reception, with guests seated at tables under a covered pavilion with draped white fabric and string lights.
A white cake with the words 'just married' written on top, surrounded by cupcakes and floral arrangements on a table.
White high-heeled shoes, jewelry, perfume, flowers, leaves, seashell, starfish on wooden surface, arranged as a bridal display.
A bride and groom holding hands at their wedding, standing inside a tent with floral and green foliage decorations.
A smiling bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet, looking at the groom in a beige suit who is holding her hand, during sunset outdoors with trees and houses in the background.
A couple, dressed in wedding attire, sharing a kiss on a staircase outdoors with a wooded background.
A bride in an ornate wedding dress with lace and pearl details, looking down while standing in a warmly lit room, as a woman in a red dress helps her over her shoulder in preparation for a wedding.
Black and white photo of a bride and her wedding party laughing and sharing a joyful moment indoors, surrounded by women holding bouquets of flowers.
A smiling woman in a wedding dress holding a colorful bouquet looks at a man in a suit, during a wedding ceremony.
A woman with red hair and blue eyes looks at a man with dark hair as they sit outdoors on the ground near a tree, with blurred greenery in the background.
Three young girls in cream-colored dresses with lace details, standing inside a room near a window with orange and yellow stained glass. Two girls are standing, one is sitting, and a woman is partially visible to the right. The room has a wooden cabi
A wedding party standing outdoors under a wooden cross with a floral arrangement, with the bride and groom in the center, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen, all smiling.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of pink, yellow, and white flowers, standing next to her groom in a beige suit with a light blue tie, outdoors with green trees and grass in the background.
A partially eaten cake with strawberries on a clear plate, a silver spoon, a wedding crossword puzzle on a floral paper, a small nostalgic photograph of a couple, and several flowers on a wooden surface.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom standing outdoors, smiling and embracing. The bride is holding a large bouquet of flowers, and the groom is kissing her on the forehead. The background shows trees and a wooden fence.
A white wedding dress hanging on a door near a window with a view of houses and trees outside.
A bride and groom kissing outdoors surrounded by greenery, with the groom holding the bride's face and the bride wearing a veil and lace wedding dress.
A woman in a white dress holding a colorful bouquet looking out a window with a cityscape view.
A couple holding hands during a wedding ceremony, with a officiant also holding their hands and wearing wedding rings.
A table set for a meal with a crossword puzzle titled 'Sip & Solve' on a paper with pink and purple flowers in the background. The table has a fork, knife, and spoon, a vase with green stems, a plate with a wrap, strawberries, blueberries, and partia
A bride and groom standing at the altar in a church during their wedding ceremony, with a priest officiating and two young boys present.
A woman with glasses and a floral dress touching the shoulder of a young man with glasses and a white shirt, both smiling during a gathering with many people seated at tables in a decorated room.
Group of six women sitting on a couch, dressed in plaid shirts, laughing and smiling together in a cozy living room.
A couple sits closely at a wedding reception table, the woman wearing a white off-shoulder dress, a pearl necklace, and a veil, holding a red flower bouquet, while the man wears glasses, a white shirt, and a patterned tie. They are smiling affectiona
A woman in a wedding dress and veil adjusting her hair inside a bar or restaurant.
A young man dressed in a suit with a tie, standing indoors near a window, looking to his left.
Three women laughing and smiling outdoors in a row, one holding a white fan, with white chairs and a wooden building in the background.
A woman and a bride hugging each other in a room with few tables and chairs, with an envelope and flowers on the table in the foreground.
A bride holding a colorful bouquet of flowers stands next to a groom in a pink suit, in a wooded outdoor setting.
A bride in a white wedding gown holding the train with white lace pointed-toe shoes, standing next to a man in a black suit with a purple shirt and tie.
A couple in wedding attire embracing and kissing outdoors, with large colorful flower decorations on a brick wall behind them.

Wedding Videos!! Watch your day unfold <3

I offer multiple different types of wedding videography that fit your needs.

Different Videos include: Documentary Style (raw video with minimal editing of the entire day, Highlight Reel (music and editing with main events), and BOTH!

Contact me to get started with a package deal of both photo and video today