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indie Bird is a husband-and-wife wedding photography team based in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Available anywhere on the East Coast.

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TIMELESS IMAGERY with AN INDIE TWIST 

East Coast Wedding Photographers
Based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. available everywhere

In a world full of artifical and fake, our approach is grounded in the authentic and real.

Our approach to wedding photography is simple: we’re not here to turn your wedding into a photoshoot. Instead, we document the day as it naturally unfolds—unobtrusively and authentically. The result? Images that truly reflect who you are as a couple and capture your wedding exactly as it happened.

An anlalog approach for the modern couple

We capture weddings using both film and digital cameras, but film is at the heart of our approach. Its tactile, physical nature keeps us grounded, and its rich, timeless colors create images that never go out of style. We're not here to chase trends—we’re here to craft photographs you’ll cherish for decades.

Based in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, but available for weddings anywhere in the world. No destination is too far—we’ll be there to capture your story.

We're Nate and Emma, a husband-and-wife wedding  photography team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. We specialize in candid, documentary-style photography and  capture weddings in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham, and all along the East Coast. We believe the best wedding photos are the ones that capture you and your love authentically. We also believe in creating a streamlined, stress-free process for all of our couples. Keep scrolling to learn more about us, view recent galleries, and see what we offer. Or, click the button below to get in touch today!

Meet Nate and Emma, your wedding photography duo

The team behind the lens

No USBs here. Six weeks after your wedding, we’ll send your photos via an online gallery that you can easily share with loved ones.

Online Gallery

We’ll capture your wedding on a combination of film and digital. We love the analog process and the results that it produces. 

An analog experience

24-48 hours after your wedding, you’ll receive about 30 sneak peek photos from your wedding day to share with family and friends.

Sneak Peaks

Cherish physical mementos from your wedding day for years to come with our custom, heirloom wedding albums. 

album Design

With us you get two lead photographers who can anticipate the other’s needs to capture your day seamlessly.

Husband-and-Wife Team

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We’ll be there to photograph your day from start to finish, capturing every smile, belly laugh, and tear.

Wedding Day Coverage

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we offer

the experience

Experience analog photography in its purest form with genuine darkroom prints from your wedding. Every couple we work with receives a handcrafted darkroom print—on the house!

Darkroom Prints

New for 2025

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Start by filling out the form on our contact page and sharing a little about your wedding. We’ll reply via email or text to let you know our availability for your date.

Inquire

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While an engagement session isn’t required, we highly recommend it! It’s a great way for us to meet in person and build a connection before the wedding day. After your session, we’ll collaborate with you and your planner to fine-tune your wedding timeline.

Engagement session + Planning

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A few days after your wedding, we’ll send over sneak peeks so you can relive the magic right away. Then, we’ll develop and scan your film, edit your digital photos, and carefully curate your final gallery. Within 8–10 weeks, you’ll receive an online gallery where you can order prints. If you choose to create an album, we’ll guide you through a design and proofing process to craft the perfect heirloom.

Gallery Delievery + Album Design

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We’ll set up a quick chat over Zoom or a phone call to get to know each other. This is your chance to ask questions and see if we’re the right fit for your wedding. After learning more about your plans, we’ll send over a custom pricing proposal with packages tailored to your needs.

Consultation + Proposal

Our process

- Amilia

"Nate and Emma photographed my wedding in September 2024 and they are amazing!!!! Our wedding pictures truly capture how fun our wedding was and I feel so lucky that we had such amazing photographers to help us remember this day forever!"

Past Client Reviews

- becca

"Nate and Emma are a power couple with incredible photographic skills. They made our wedding day flow seamlessly while capturing the most amazing candid photos that we will cherish forever. They balance each other so well and did not miss a single moment from the day." 

Past Client Reviews

We love traveling for weddings and capturing love stories in new and exciting places. Don’t let location or travel costs hold you back—reach out, and we’ll make it work!

Travel

The finer details

Most of our clients spend $4,500–$6,000 for their wedding photography. For elopements and small weddings (with 50 guests or fewer), please inquire.

Pricing

Now booking weddings and elopements for 2025–2026! Our 2025 dates are filling fast, with limited availability remaining.

Availability

See our portfolio →

Weddings We Can't Stop Thinking About

From the Portfolio

Nate and Emma are absolutely phenomenal. Their clients love them because of their warm personalities and gentle guidance from behind the lens - and of course, the incredible photos they take. 

- Carina Blanton, Wedding Planner

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Let’s check ‘photographer’ off your wedding to-do list! Fill out our contact form, and we’ll get back to you ASAP.