Business Details
Destination Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Charlotte, NC
As a destination wedding and portrait photographer, I specialize in capturing authentic, unscripted moments that reflect the true essence of your special day. With a documentary-style approach, I prioritize natural storytelling over staged poses, ensuring your photos transport you back to the emotions and experiences shared with loved ones. My work spans from intimate local celebrations in Charlotte and Charleston to international weddings in locations like Santorini and Australia.I believe weddings are not photoshoots but opportunities to celebrate relationships, and my goal is to document your day with minimal interruption while delivering timeless, emotionally resonant imagery. My experience in the arts, combined with a passion for travel and human connection, allows me to create photographs that feel personal, effortless, and uniquely yours.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Sessions
Boudoir Photography
Family Portraits
Destination Weddings
Engagement Sessions
Highlights and features
- We prioritize documentary-style photography to capture genuine emotions and interactions.
- Our experience spans destination weddings across six continents and 15+ countries.
- We offer personalized boudoir sessions focused on empowering clients' self-confidence.
- Our approach minimizes interruption, allowing couples to focus on celebrating with guests.
- We provide comprehensive packages including hair, makeup, and styling consultations.
What people say
AMAZING photographer
Felt comfortable
Beautiful memories
Exceeded expectations
Documented real moments
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing candid moments and emotional highlights throughout your special day. Specializing in both local Charlotte/Charleston weddings and international destination events. Focuses on authentic storytelling without staged poses, ensuring natural interactions and relationships take center stage in your visual narrative.
Boudoir Sessions
Empowering boudoir photography sessions designed to boost confidence and celebrate personal beauty. Includes professional styling guidance, posing direction, and a comfortable environment for solo sessions. Offers various packages with wardrobe changes, hair/makeup services, and customized final products for clients' specific needs.
Family Portraits
Authentic family photography capturing genuine connections between generations. Specializes in newborn sessions, maternity shoots, and multi-generational family documentation. Uses natural lighting and candid interactions to create timeless images that reflect true family dynamics in both urban and outdoor settings.
Destination Weddings
International wedding documentation spanning six continents with expertise in unique locations. Provides logistical support for planning photography at non-traditional venues while maintaining documentary-style authenticity. Combines travel experience with cultural sensitivity to capture destination celebrations in their authentic environments.
Engagement Sessions
Editorial-style engagement photography highlighting couples' unique relationships. Focuses on creating relaxed, natural imagery that reflects personal chemistry. Sessions include location scouting assistance and styling guidance to ensure photographs feel authentic and representative of the couple's dynamic.
People
Jim Trice
Photographer & Owner
Award-winning documentary-style photographer with 17+ years experience in weddings, portraits, and boudoir photography. Combines artistic background with travel expertise to capture authentic moments globally. Specializes in making clients feel comfortable while delivering timeless imagery that preserves emotional milestones.
Questions
What photography style do you specialize in?
I focus on documentary-style photography that captures authentic moments as they naturally occur, with minimal direction or posed shots.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, I photograph destination weddings globally, having worked in 15+ countries across six continents while maintaining local Charlotte/Charleston operations.
What's included in boudoir packages?
Packages range from $595-$1,395, including 2-4 wardrobe changes, professional hair/makeup styling, and 25-50 edited images with various product options.
How long are photography sessions?
Boudoir sessions typically last 2.5 hours, while wedding coverage ranges from 8-12 hours depending on event timeline and location requirements.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC, with frequent destination work in Newport, Savannah, Asheville, and international locations like Santorini and Australia.