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Wilmington NC Bridal Photography

Bridal Photography Sessions are one of my favorite photography sessions. A bride in her wedding dress with out a wedding day schedule attached equals a great time to creatively use light and photograph you in your dress in more creative ways than we can normally shoot on a wedding day. This allows me to photograph a complete portfolio with multiple styles to choose form. Any one that has been married will tell you that your wedding day will be a blur. The great thing about bridals, even if you don’t plan to have a portrait on display the day of your wedding, is that we know going into your wedding that we have you and your dress covered when things get behind schedule on your wedding day.

I do not have to be your wedding photographer to be your bridal portrait photographer. I think every bride should have a bridal portrait session. I explain in more detail on my wedding website where you should go and check out some awesome bridal and wedding photography.

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Wilmington NC Wedding Photographers

I love wedding photography and have my own signature style of wedding photography. I coin my style as Lifestyle Wedding Photography. Lifestyle Wedding Photography is you, your style and personality throughout the wedding process. This includes both the engagement photography and bridal photography process. I do not photograph just one style, but a blend of styles that are free to create with the personalities of the couples I work with. One thing I have learned is that no two brides are alike and no two brides see a picture the same way. I threw out the cookie cutter and handcraft every wedding picture myself.

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On this website you can see a snap shot of our wedding work. We think that there is so much detail and information to share about weddings that Chris has a dedicated website just for the art of wedding photography. Be sure to check out the wedding pictures on this website but you certainly do not want to miss seeing some amazing wedding photography (if we may say so) over at Chris Lang Weddings.

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Wilmington NC Engagement Photographer

That special time between “Yes” & “I do.” If you are looking for a fun and creative approach to capture your engagement photography check out my portfolio and see how I bring my signature style to engagement pictures.

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If you are looking for a unique and individual style, Chris is a North Carolina Engagement Photographer who brings a fun and relaxed approach to making engagement pictures.

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Lifestyle wedding photography may be a bit difficult to define as there is not an industry definition. In fact, I do not know of anyone that refers to a wedding photography style to as “Lifestyle Wedding Photography” by itself. I do, and here’s why. I am a multiple-style photographer. I do not tend to stay in one style or the other but rather photograph several different styles at the same time. For me, lifestyle wedding photography is an attitude, a flexibility, a way to create individual styles that reflect the personalities of my clients. Therefore, it is fluid, free flowing and not bound by any “one” look. That’s why you will see a blend of styles on my website. It is about me creating with your style or “lifestyle,”not just shooting mine. There is a lot that goes into style. Take a little time to read about styles and how I see them.

This is a snapshot of what we do. We have a whole website dedicated just for wedding photography. If you are looking for bridals photography, engagement photography or wedding photography, be sure to check out lifestyle wedding photography by Chris Lang at Wilmington NC Wedding Photographers Wedding Photographers website for a in-depth portfolio and wedding resources.


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Light Changes…

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By Twilight…


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By Night…

Let there be light… How daylight, sunset, and night change the look and style of your wedding pictures

As light changes throughout the day, so will the color, style and emotion of your pictures. Check out my gallery pages where I share in a simple non-technical way about 3 distinct types of lighting conditions and show how it changes the style of your wedding pictures.

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When it comes down to choosing your wedding photographer, there are a lot of things to take into consideration. Imperative things to ponder would be the style, professional experience, professionalism, and reputation of the wedding photographer. There are many different styles of wedding photography. Most important, however, is the artistry of your photographer. When it come to your wedding, you should rather think that hiring a wedding photographer is the same a commissioning an artist to make your pictures. It is important to consider that the Wedding Photography Style, “A Photographers Style,” and the :Pictures Style: will shape how your pictures are made.

This is the most important non-repeatable event in most everyone’s life. Your choice of a Wilmington NC Photographer should be the top priority in hiring your wedding vendors. So in your in search of a Wilmington NC Wedding Photographers , I would love it if you took a little time to look through my work and see how he might be a great fit to make your wedding pictures. You only get one chance to get your wedding pictures right so take a little time and find a connection with photography that connects with you.
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There are no cookie cutters in our work flow. All images are creatively captured in camera and then handcrafted by Signature photographer Chris Lang. Chris goes into depth and and detail about wedding photography styles over at his wedding website. Here sure to take a look over there and see so much more about wedding photography.


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If you are looking for a great place to get married, the coast of North Carolina is just awesome. We are a top destination wedding location in North Carolina. From our rustic Downtown to the incredible beaches and inter coastal waterways, Wilmington is a very diverse set of locations for any discerning bride. From the elegant wedding venues to the casualness of beach weddings, Wilmington, NC is a special place for weddings and events. From a photographers perspective, the Cape Fear Region offers an amazing backdrop for any style of wedding. If you are looking for a Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer with a signature style, Chris Lang Photography offers impeccable service and world class image.
Chris often gets asked about wedding venues and places to get married. There are so many amazing wedding venues in this region that we have started putting together places we think make perfect wedding backdrops, in terms of wedding pictures. We call it picture perfect wedding and event venues. If you are still looking at or for places to get married in the Wilmington NC area, We have put a few locations together with some pictures as this has become quite useful for Brides planning a destination wedding or from afar. Just to name a few... Airlie Gardens Weddings. This is my favorite place if you are looking for garden weddings. Another great place is River Landing in Wallace, NC. If you think a Country Club setting is your place then check out some River Landing Wedding Photography at our River Landing Photographers review.

If the beach is your thing, or even a beach club, then look no farther than Bald Head Island, NC. Bald Head Island is a special place that will for sure become a place where you will always want to return. You can get more Bald Head Photography Looks at our Bald Head Island Wedding Photographers review. These are just a few places we have included. So, if you are looking for the perfect wedding photographer, come on by our photography studio and you can see some amazing wedding photography in person. Also, be sure to see Chris Lang Weddings for a more complete and robust portfolio of Wedding, Engagement & Bridal Photography as this site is dedicated just to the Art of Wedding Photography.

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    Airlie Gardens Bridal Photography by Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer Chris Lang

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    Beautiful Location, Amazing Bride, Stunning Dress! 

    The perfect ingredients for a magazine style bridal portrait session.  Not to over use a word but what other word do you use when you see her in her dress in the backdrops of Airlie Gardens.  Connor looked amazing in her stunning wedding dress. This made for a perfect combination of bride, dress, and location.  Finally, after a busy season, I get to share a few photos of her Bridal Session    

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    Airlie Gardens - A Candy Jar of Beautiful Backdrops

    Airlie Gardens is certainly on my top of the list if not thee top for photographing bridal portraits.  Airlie Gardens is located just a few minutes from Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington NC.  This lush garden provides stunning backdrops no matter the season.  I am a huge fan of photographing bridal sessions outdoors.  When you have huge canvas like Airlie Gardens to work with as your background it becomes more difficult to limit your locations inside the garden rather than trying to find locations that might work as 2 hours session fly by.  Airlie Gardens is a candy jar of incredible backdrops.

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    If you are looking for a perfect location to have your wedding, or to photograph your bridal portraits, Airlie Gardens weddings may be the place for you.   I just loved how this session with Connor came out and to be honest, she made my job easy creating these bridal portraits.  Even though locations influence the photography and style, for me, it is the bride, her personality and her dress that make the bridal photography come alive.  If I had my way I think every bride should shave a bridal session.

    For bridal photography I like to create on different cameras and use different brands such as canon, fuji and sony cameras in my current work flow.    They all have their own personalities and characteristics.  For me, it really comes down to the lenses.  For bridal sessions I get to use one of my all time favorites.   The legendary Canon 200 f2.    This is a lens that really has no other comparison in regards to the compression and style.  This is the one lens I can shoot wide-open with no hesitation in losing detail or have issues of softness.  Truly is a master piece lens that separates itself apart in style.






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    Bridal Photography Session with Courtney at Airlie Gardens


    I was really looking forward to the bridal session with Courney at Airlies Gardens where she was having her wedding.   First was that Courtney was awesome work with and fun to be around.  Second was I know I got to control the time with no wedding schedule.  This means lots of time and no pressure to be anywhere in 2 minutes.  For every bride who is now married you know what I mean.  

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    Airlie Gardens weddings are amazing but when you have just the bride in this amazing garden wedding venue for a few hours it to create must have bridal photos in the garden it is a real treat.  There are so many locations to photograph in Airlie that you have to pick and choose as the creative backdrops are endless in my mind.  Of course on of the most iconic pictures to have made is the Pergola at Airlie Gardens.

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    If you are considering a bridal session  I would highly recommend one as it really is a great time to create outside the wedding day where everything  can be about a blur.   The is why every bride should have a bridal session in my creative opinion.    


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    Airlie Gardens Bridal Session | by Chris Lang Photography | Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer 



    Airlie Gardens Tops The List for Stunning Bridal Photography - By Chris Lang Photography, Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer.   Airlie Gardens, well known for it's Airlie Garden Weddings, is not only the perfect place for weddings, but also tops my list for places to photograph bridal sessions.   Airlie Gardens provides  such iconic visuals for brides wanting garden ambiance for their bridal pictures.  Lena was not getting married at Airlie but loved the location and backdrop.   Although we missed the Tulips and Azalea blooms, we found a field of yellow flowers that provided a spring time feel for her bridal pictures. 




    Shooting with a pair of Canon 1dx's and a Canon 5d MarkIII, I used a limited selection of lenses to include: Sigma 50 1.4 Art (I actually use this lens over my Canon 50 1.2 L lens) Canon 24-70 2.8L Canon 14 2.8 L Canon 200 2.0 L Eighty percent of this session was photographed with one of the 1DX's and the 200 f 2.0L.   This is a strong statement, but there may be no finer portrait lens in the world than the Canon 200 f 2.0L.   Due to the size, this lens does not come out often as it is a beast to tug around during a wedding.  I use the Canon 200L F2.0  primarily for bridal portraits  and occasionally engagement sessions.  I have owned this lens for 5 years and do not use it enough.  I am reminded of this every time I download the pictures from a session.  The cannon 200 f2.0 makes it all happen inside the camera.   So does a $6000 lens make that much of a difference?   To me, this lens can do things that no other lenss can. It creates an image that stands out on its own.  Again, the only downside from a my perspective is it is big and not a tug around lens.    Here are a few with the Canon 200 f 2.0 L glass.   
















    Enough about lenses because this session was about Lena.  She looked amazing in her dress and was absolutely fun to work with and photograph.  You can see from her expressions that she was at ease and having fun a lot fun also.  This is what every bride should expect and experience during their bridal session.  It is as much about the experience of creating the pictures as it is about getting your pictures.  Bridals, as I have said before, are one of my favorite photography sessions for so many reasons.  You can read more about why I think every bride should get a bridal session on my website.  The best part was receiving Lena's email after she first looked at the gallery.  Here is a an excerpt   "Chris…I am blown away. The color, background everything is so perfect. These are a dream come true."   This for me is why I love creating.  It is what makes my profession so rewarding.  It's not just about making great pictures, it is about making people excited about their pictures.   If you have any questions about Bridal Photography, give me a ring or drop an email.  Would look forward to creating a bridal portfolio for you.  If you would like to see more Airlie Gardens Wedding Photography just click the link.   Cheers Chris 



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    Airlie Gardens An Incredible Outdoor Wedding Venue.



    Airlie Gardens is one of my favorite places to photograph an outside or garden wedding in the Wilmingon NC area.  You can photograph there in any season of the year and get very different looks that are all amazing.  For sure spring time is the most popular time for Bridal Portraits as the Azaleas and Tulips come into bloom and light the garden on fire with incredible color.




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