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Award winning team of professional photographers!

LightStrikes specializes in high-end wedding photography, blending technical expertise with mix of photography styles. Based in Charlotte, NC our portfolio includes luxury weddings, destination weddings, cruise weddings, corporate projects, commercial photography, event coverage, art portraits, family and children’s photography.

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Wedding Photography & Videography


Our high-end wedding photography and videography services are crafted to capture your love story with unmatched artistry and precision. Led by a certified and award-winning team of professional photographers with international experience, we bring a unique blend of creativity, expertise, and attention to detail to every moment. In addition to wedding day coverage, we offer Engagement Sessions, Glam Bridal Sessions, Boudoir Photography, and Cruise and Destination Wedding coverage, ensuring every chapter of your love story is beautifully documented. From spontaneous emotions to timeless portraits, we ensure your special moments are preserved in stunning, cinematic quality you’ll cherish forever.

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Commercial Photography & Videography


Our high-quality commercial photography and videography services are designed to showcase the unique charm of small businesses, including restaurants, coffee shops, beauty salons, private schools, childcare centers, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and interior wall decor. We specialize in capturing stunning interior and exterior visuals that highlight your business’s best features, creating a marketing-oriented set of customized, aesthetically refined images. With a focus on elevating your brand’s visual appeal, our experienced team ensures every shot tells a compelling story that resonates with your audience.

Family & Kids & Cake Smash


Our family and kids photography services offer Family Sessions, captivating stunning Kids’ Portraits, Milestone Celebrations, Cake Smashes, Birthday Parties, Maternity shoots, and even Pet Sessions. Led by an award-winning professional photographer with years of experience, we create high-quality, heartfelt images that beautifully preserve life’s most cherished moments.

Corporate Events


Our corporate photography and videography services deliver exceptional coverage of events, conferences and seminars, blending photojournalism with marketing-focused imagery. Led by a award-winning team of photographers with international experience, we provide high-quality visuals that elevate your brand and capture the essence of your business. Our services include Professional Portraits and Headshots, branding and marketing imagery, group and team photos, candid and lifestyle photos.

SENIOR SESSIONS


Your senior year is a once-in-a-lifetime moment—let’s capture it with stunning, personalized photography that reflects your personality, style, and achievements. Whether bold and adventurous or classic and elegant, we create authentic portraits that tell your story.

MATERNITY


Celebrate this incredible journey with a timeless and elegant maternity photoshoot. We capture the glow, love, and anticipation of this special time, creating stunning portraits you’ll cherish forever. Charlotte area.

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ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS


Your love story deserves to be captured with timeless elegance, charm, and a touch of magic. Whether set against a golden sunset, a scenic cityscape, or a cozy, intimate setting, our engagement sessions highlight the connection and joy between you and your partner.

💍 Authentic, romantic, and effortlessly beautiful moments

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Testimonials
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Amanda & John

After seeing the pictures of my friend's wedding and how well they turned out, I knew I had to book Raya and LightStrikes. She did not disappoint.
She has a keen eye for detail and gets great shots (even when raining :)).

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Can you picture yourself in my photos?

If you see beauty the way I do, let's work together!

If you see beauty the way I do, let’s work together to create unforgettable memories. Your wedding day is a story of love, emotion, and connection, and we here to capture it in a way that truly reflects your vision. I’ll customize a photography package tailored to your unique style, ensuring that every moment is preserved with timeless elegance. Let’s create images that will bring back the feeling of your day, every time you look at them.

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