A CHARLOTTE, NC BASED HUSBAND & WIFE PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM
PROVIDING STRESS-FREE WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT EXPERIENCES
THAT ARE TAILORED TO YOUR UNIQUE BRAND OF LOVE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON
FUN, AUTHENTIC, AND BEAUTIFUL IMAGERY
TEN+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. TWO PERSPECTIVES. ONE SEAMLESS GALLERY.
We believe in celebrating your love story with authenticity AND artistry, because we know that while our clients love those unrepeatable, candid moments…they also crave the romantic, editorial, magazine-worthy images that make you swoon.
We believe that your wedding day should be a joyous, stress-free celebration—not a hectic production. As a husband-and-wife photography team, we blend completely into the background of your day, working in total harmony to capture every raw emotion, fleeting glance, and unforgettable celebration.
You deserve to focus on what truly matters:
Celebrating your love and fully enjoying your day.
Period.
You can have your cake and eat it too!
WE’VE GOT YOU!
Because we only shoot together, you always get the two of us. No outsourced strangers, no massive crew of cameras in your face, and no conflicting styles. Just two veteran photographers who have your back from the first inquiry to the final gallery delivery.
Who are we anyways?
MEET YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS
We’re Ryan & Courtney. We’re your photographers, biggest fans and cheerleaders, and your go-to friends on the day you say your vows.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
3 Steps to your Dream Wedding Experience
1.
CONNECT
Your first step is contacting us via our inquiry form. We’ll respond via email and set up a time to chat on the phone to talk about the specifics and vision for your special day. Our approach is 100% customized to you! A simple digital contract and 50% deposit later and you’re now officially part of the C&Q family!
2.
CUSTOMIZE
Now that you’re a part of the family, it’s time to craft the best photo experience possible leading up to the big day. We’ll craft a tailored plan to ensure every moment is captured just as you envision them. From the engagement session to the wedding day, we make sure you’re set up for success, relaxed, and well taken care of.
3.
CELEBRATE!
Our #1 priority on your wedding day is that you fully experience and enjoy your big day —and you can leave it up to us to ensure you two look and feel amazing as we create fun, natural, and beautiful images of every moment. All the planning is complete at this point. It’s time for you to hit the cruise control button, let us take care of you, and have the time of your lives!
What Clients Are Saying…
Five star rated
50+ Reviews
I HIGHLY recommend Candle and Quill for any photography needs. Ryan and Courtney are nothing short of incredible. From day 1 of beginning communications, they were prompt, friendly, and professional. Our engagement shoot was incredible, and they made shooting super easy and fun. On the wedding day, Ryan and Courtney were AMAZING. Talk about efficient! Those two are a well oiled machine. They kept to the schedule and even got us ahead! They were MORE than flexible when I decided to have an impromptu moment with my dad. They continued communications with us after the wedding, offering well wishes and congratulations. I genuinely cannot recommend them enough. My husband and I are so grateful to Ryan and Courtney for their work and professionalism. Thank you, Ryan and Courtney, for everything!
~Jimmy & Melody
“SUPER EASY & FUN!”
“ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!”
I’m not sure where to start describing how incredible Ryan & Courtney’s work is, but here it goes:
A really good photographer will freeze a moment in time, capturing the emotion and story behind the shot. Receiving my album back, we were so deeply moved. Laughing, crying, smiling at the memories.
Ryan & Courtney are so enjoyable to be around. Their content is detailed, sharp, and simply perfect. They captured the bursting love, compassion for friends and family, our belly laughs, and energy on the dance floor.
What amazed us most, and I think our facial expressions say it all, was being able to celebrate that day without fear of looking good for a photo - we didn’t even know where they were! But they’re right there, capturing your aisle walk, your husbands tears, the scream-singing, and final tipsy exit surrounded by your favorite people.
Ryan & Courtney gave us the best gift we could have ever received: the opportunity to relive the best day of our lives in photos and videos. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
~Jordan & Ashley
“WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!”
Booking Candle & Quill for our elopement was the best decision we made! They have been wonderful since the day I first emailed about the idea of eloping in lieu of our large wedding. They were compassionate, responsive, and helped craft the perfect elopement day by helping us pick an elopement spot, nailing down a timeline, and putting the details together. They were professional and punctual, and so much fun to be around on the wedding day! Ryan & Courtney made us feel happy, funny, quirky, and in love - and it shows in our pictures! We look so happy! I LOVE photographers who document true, authentic moments. Thank you Ryan & Courtney for such a wonderful experience on an unforgettable day, and for documenting stunning pictures we will be looking at for years to come!
If you made it this far, BOOK THEM!
~Mark & Michelle
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