Wedding Photographer Jobs in Charlotte, NC

About the role

We are accepting applications from wedding photographers in greater Charlotte. Applicants here are contacted first when our companies begin booking weddings in this market. Photograph the full day, direct portraits and family formals, and deliver a complete, well-exposed gallery.

Weddings in the Charlotte area run year-round, with the busiest calendar in April–June and September–November. Spring and fall carry the calendar, with summer weekends close behind. Our venue data covers 41 wedding venues across 8 cities in this market.

What you'll do

• Photograph preparation, ceremony, portraits, family formals and reception
• Direct couples and wedding parties with confidence and warmth
• Work flash and natural light in every kind of venue
• Keep to the timeline and shot list from our planning team
• Upload organized, culled-ready files within 48 hours

What you bring

• At least two seasons photographing weddings, with full galleries to show
• Two professional full-frame bodies, fast lenses and off-camera flash
• Reliable transportation within about 60 miles of your home market
• Comfort leading family formals and large groups

Charlotte venues you could shoot

Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 41 local venues:

• The UndergroundCharlotte
• The Duke MansionCharlotte
• Alexander Homestead by Wedgewood WeddingsCharlotte
• Great Aunt Stella CenterCharlotte
• McGill Rose GardenCharlotte
• The YorkmontCharlotte
• Pearl MansionCharlotte
• Luxe Event VenueCharlotte
• The Quarry at Carrigan FarmsMooresville
• Anne Springs Close Greenway - Founders Dairy BarnFort Mill
• Separk Mansion by Wedgewood WeddingsGastonia
• The Venues at LangtreeMooresville

Areas covered

Charlotte (29), Concord (2), Matthews (1), Huntersville (2), Cornelius (1), Mooresville (3), Gastonia (2), Fort Mill (1). Numbers show venues per city in our data.

Pay in North Carolina

For context, photographers in North Carolina earn a median of $37,120 a year, with most earning between $28,330 and $76,060 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full North Carolina pay guide.