There's something unforgettable about a wedding in the North Carolina mountains. From sweeping Blue Ridge views to intimate celebrations surrounded by family and friends, every moment deserves to be beautifully remembered. At Doug Burke Photography, we capture your wedding with natural, true-to-color photography that preserves the emotions, details, and memories of your day. Our experienced team serves Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and the surrounding High Country.
Mountain weddings have a beauty all their own. Whether you’re exchanging vows overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, celebrating at a rustic lodge, or gathering with family at a private estate, Boone provides an incredible setting for the beginning of your next chapter.
While the scenery creates a beautiful backdrop, the people and moments are what make your wedding truly meaningful. We focus on the laughter, excitement, happy tears, and connections that tell the story of your celebration.
Since 2013, Doug Burke Photography has documented weddings throughout North Carolina, and our team has photographed more than 1,000 celebrations. We bring that experience to every wedding, combining natural candid photography with beautiful portraits that never feel overly posed.
Our goal is to create a collection of photographs that captures the atmosphere of your mountain wedding while keeping the focus exactly where it belongs: on you and the people you love.
Weddings in the High Country often come with unique considerations, from changing mountain weather to outdoor ceremonies, scenic portrait locations, and venues spread across beautiful rural settings. Having an experienced photography team helps everything feel organized and relaxed.
We’ll work with you to build a photography timeline that considers the natural light, your ceremony location, and the moments most important to you. Whether you’re planning a first look before the ceremony or waiting until you walk down the aisle, we’ll help make sure there’s enough time for beautiful portraits without rushing your celebration.
Our team is comfortable adapting to changing lighting and weather conditions while maintaining a consistent, true-to-color photography style.
Most importantly, we want you to experience your wedding day. We’ll provide direction when you need it and step back when the best moments are happening naturally, allowing you to celebrate without constantly thinking about the camera.
Planning a wedding in Boone or the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains? Here are answers to some common questions about our wedding photography experience, pricing, booking process, and service areas.
You can expect a relaxed, professional wedding photography experience with thoughtful planning and natural direction. We’ll help you create a photography timeline, capture meaningful candid moments, and guide you through portraits while allowing you to enjoy your celebration. Every delivered photograph is professionally edited in our timeless, true-to-color style, with wedding galleries typically delivered within 30 to 45 days.
Start by contacting us with your wedding date, venue, and a few details about your plans. We’ll confirm availability and help you choose the photography package that best fits your celebration. A signed agreement and $250 nonrefundable retainer are required to secure your date. For mountain weddings, we’ll also discuss any travel arrangements that may apply.
Our wedding photography packages start at $1,795 for six hours with one photographer. Eight-hour coverage is available for $2,295 with one photographer or $3,195 with two photographers.
Our two-photographer package includes an engagement session within the Piedmont Triad. Engagement sessions in Boone and the surrounding High Country can be arranged separately.
Additional wedding photography coverage is available for $275 per hour. Any applicable travel charges will be discussed before booking.
We photograph weddings throughout Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Valle Crucis, West Jefferson, and the surrounding North Carolina High Country. Our Greensboro-based photography team also serves Asheville, Winston-Salem, High Point, Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, and other locations throughout North Carolina and southern Virginia.
Planning a wedding in Boone or the beautiful North Carolina High Country? We’d love to hear about your celebration. Whether you’re dreaming of mountain views, an intimate outdoor ceremony, or a lively reception surrounded by family and friends, our team is here to capture the moments that make your day unforgettable. Share your wedding date, venue, and plans, and we’ll help you find the photography coverage that’s right for you.
