Documentary Wedding Photographer Justin Cook – Evocative, Surprising, Storytelling Images

Justin Cook – North Carolina Wedding Photographer Portfolio

Here is a sampling of my favorite wedding moments. A few short takes from some recent weddings can be found in myView full post »

Looking Back at 2012 – North Carolina Documentary Wedding Photographer

I was editing my wife’s wedding pictures recently, and I was struck by so many images  she hadn’tView full post »

Mana and Saleem Married in Durham – North Carolina Wedding Photographer

An Indian groom. A Japanese bride. A Muslim ceremony. At an Indian restaurant in a non-descript strip mall in DurhamView full post »

Matt and Ashley married at Barclay Villa in Angier North Carolina! Raleigh Wedding Photographer

Matt wiping cake all over Ashley’s face was one my favorite moment from their wedding. It was one of theirView full post »

Laura + David Married in Madison, NC and a Q+A with the couple! Greensboro Wedding Photographer

Laura and David are old friends of mine from high school in Greensboro and I had the privilege of documentingView full post »

Wedding at Old Salem – Natalie and Chris – North Carolina Wedding Photographer

Natalie and Chris’ wedding at Old Salem, NC last November was full laughter. Rising UNC Chapel HillView full post »

Beth + Cris King’s Daughters Inn Blessing Ceremony

Beth and Cris have been together for 13 years. They had a commitment ceremony in 2010 at First PresbyterianView full post »

Dana + James Married in Bermuda Run, North Carolina! Winston Salem Wedding Photographer

Dana and James were married September 22, 2012 at Bermuda Run Country Club near Winston Salem, NC. One of my mostView full post »

An Interview with Elissa and Shaul, Married in Weaverville, NC! Asheville Wedding Photographer

Elissa and Shaul were married August 5, 2012 at Claxton Farm near Asheville, North Carolina. There was something aboutView full post »

Katie + Justin married in Raleigh, NC! North Carolina Wedding Photographer

Katie and Justin were married in the chapel at St. Mary’s School in Raleigh and then dined and partied the nightView full post »

The Burnor’s OBX Adventure! And a Q+A! North Carolina Portrait Photographer

I have collaborated with some great couples and families in the latter part of 2012. Laura and Mark Burnor and theirView full post »

Laura + Steve married on Bald Head Island! Bald Head Island Wedding Photographer

In October I booked Laura and Steve’s wedding last minute at Bald Head Island, North Carolina, where sea turtlesView full post »

You deserve a documentary photography approach that focuses on your love, your new commitment and the special people celebrating with you.  The billion dollar wedding-industrial complex wants to convince you that you are only planning an event. Lost is the fact that you are getting married to the love of your life. The focus is on decorations, dresses, shoes, venues – things. My focus is on you.