I have been lucky enough to witness the magical joining of two lives, and be a part of its storytelling for over 10 years. As a bride, you plan it for months, it finally happens, and you are swept up in the whirlwind that is a wedding day. My job is to make those moments last forever. The picture on your wall will tell the story every day. The album on your table will tell the story to little ones too small to remember, and to others who want to relive it. It is my honor to help you tell that story for years to come.

I love to capture emotional moments and help clients relax in front of the camera so that they can just be themselves. I have a few tricks up my sleeve for making that happen, and I make sure to have fun with my couples in the process.

As a recent bride, I understand the stress and pressure that you are under. I will do everything I can to ensure that you enjoy your day. I don't just show up and shoot; I work with my couples to make sure their timelines are set up correctly, I recommend rockstar vendors, and I get to know you so I can create images that bring out your unique personalities. And, since the last 3 of my 10 years of shooting experience have been in the Raleigh / Durham area, I can also give you lots of great info on the Triangle wedding market. Just sayin'.

You've done all the hard work and now it is time to relax, have some cake, dance, and get completely lost in the experience. You don't want to have to worry about whether your wedding photographer is getting the family portraits you wanted, or getting all of the shots of the venue and details, or staying on schedule so that you and your guests can get back to the party. When we discuss and plan your wedding photography timeline, we will go over all of the expectations and details. I will share my years of experience with you to help make that planning smoother.

The next several months are some of the most exciting and crazy of your life. You are planning a wedding, which is possibly the biggest celebration you will ever throw. And then of course you are also planning an entire new life together! Don't forget how the two of you got here and how happy and excited you are to be engaged. Talk to me about an engagement session as part of your overall wedding package.

Bridal sessions are a special little 'extra' you can consider as part of your wedding photography package. It is an opportunity for me to photograph you without all of the chaos and excitement of your wedding day. I'm so happy that I did a bridal session before my wedding. It gave me a chance to soak in the experience of being a bride, which, let me tell you, goes by in a flash. In these sessions, we can take our time and be relaxed. We can give your future husband a memento of you that maybe only he is privileged enough to witness, or give your parents something to memorialize your passage into a new chapter of life. This session is all about YOU.

Packages start at $2400. Please email me at lindsay@lindsayaikmanphoto.com for further details.