When I was 16, my MySpace bio said “If I have paint on my hands and smell like coffee and photo chemicals, it’s a good day.” Since then, I’ve never been able to sum up who I am any better. Being a creator, an observer, an artist, a storyteller are all deeply engrained in my identity. With my dad's old film camera and high school darkroom, my appreciation of photography and documenting life started.
I love what weddings allow: unforgettable moments, epic dance moves, everyone you love in one room, and the tears, sometimes from the people you least expect.
Meet Amy
Wedding Photographer in North Carolina. Supporter. She/Her.
My husband and I eloped before our big wedding reception. It was in the courtyard of my grandma's nursing home, just a little over a week before she passed away. Our immediate families, including both my wonderful grandmothers, sat in camping chairs under an awning and I threw on an Amazon dress that I didn't. It wasn't aesthetically beautiful, but I treasure these photos more than my reception because the people I loved most were with me. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding day.
Growing up with my business taught me that the most important photos I take aren't the stunning shots that make you look like a model. What lasts are the photo you take with your parents or the friends you never see. I want you to feel beautiful when you look back on photos in 20 years, but I want to to also see how beautiful everyone else around was. I check my ego at the door and know that your people are the most important part of the day.
Because your day is more than a wedding blog publication.
Photos by Elli McGuire Photography
what people are saying
Sam + Eddie
It ended up raining day of and Amy was still able to get the most amazing shots. We wanted to make sure that she was able to capture the special moments during our weekend and she did just that. We had an amazing time looking through all of the photos and will treasure them FOREVER! We would 100% recommend hiring Amy for your photos. She is a rockstar with an amazing eye.
Holy Cow!
Marriage > wedding
Connection over poses
Family photos in albums and on walls
Prioritizing relationships and experiences
DAILY walks / oat milk lattes / ENNEAGRAM 9 / dog lover with 2 cats
Sunrises and sunsets in beautiful, new places
Ted Lasso and bob's burgers
True crime & spooky podcasts as editing fuel
A few things I love and believe as your North Carolina wedding photographer:
Couples portraits
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family portraits
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Wedding Photos
My goal is to provide not only amazing photos but also a five star experience. I want your memories to be filled with unforgettable moments without realizing a camera is even there. I want your planning process to be detailed yet simple, leaving you confident that I and the other vendors are about to make your experience feel effortless and for you to enjoy without stress. Let's dive in deeper.
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