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Weddings

Why am I a Wedding Photographer?

interracial bride and groom smiling with foreheads together

Weddings

The History of Bella Lumiere

Bride and groom in the woods

Weddings

NC Wedding Photographers

Matthew and Riley-Payton holding each other in front of green trees.
Wedding party cheers with arms raised as bride and groom stand together in a wooded park.

How We Deliver What Couples Really Want from Their Wedding Photographer and Videographer

A close-up portrait of Matt and Riley-Payton, the husband and wife team behind Bella Lumiere Photography, smiling together in a softly lit, romantic setting. The blurred background with warm bokeh lighting enhances the light and airy aesthetic of their wedding photography brand.

Why You Should Hire Us for Your Wedding Photography and Videography

A sparkling round-cut diamond engagement ring placed inside the petals of a pink rose.

How to Plan a Surprise Proposal: 4 Easy Steps

A woman sits in a car looking at her hand while a man behind her secretly holds an engagement ring with a shushing gesture.

USS Battleship NC Memorial Wilmington, NC Surprise Proposal | Nolan & Carly

A couple’s engagement announcement featuring a beachside proposal with the groom-to-be on one knee.

Fort Fisher, NC Surprise Proposal | Andrew & Lauren

A couple poses playfully with an "I Stole Her Heart" sign, pointing at each other and smiling.

North Topsail Beach, NC Surprise Proposal | Joshua & Amy

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