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The Candid Wedding

Have you ever noticed that only an unscripted photograph can reveal a complete story in a single moment? My passion as a documentary style wedding photographer is to capture those stories and present them to you as a complete visual biography of the most important day of your life. Take a moment to enjoy some of my favorite stories!

A bride and groom after a wedding ceremony at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Raleigh, NC
A bride and groom after a wedding ceremony at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Raleigh, NC
A flower girl at a wedding ceremony waves in Raleigh, NC
A flower girl at a wedding ceremony waves in Raleigh, NC
A wedding party poses at Merry Hill in Chapel Hill, NC
A wedding party poses at Merry Hill in Chapel Hill, NC
A bride is comforted by her mother before a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A bride is comforted by her mother before a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A bridal party laughs at a wedding at the Raleigh Children's museum in Raleigh, NC
A bridal party laughs at a wedding at the Raleigh Children's museum in Raleigh, NC
A bride gets dressed for a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A bride gets dressed for a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A flower girl walks down the isle with a bulldog at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A flower girl walks down the isle with a bulldog at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
Bride and groom dance at a wedding at Beltline Station in Durham, NC
Bride and groom dance at a wedding at Beltline Station in Durham, NC
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A mother son dance at a wedding at Belt Line Station in Durham, NC.jpg
A mother son dance at a wedding at Belt Line Station in Durham, NC.jpg
A bride dresses before a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A bride dresses before a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A bride and groom are announced at a wedding at WSSU in winston salem, nc
A bride and groom are announced at a wedding at WSSU in winston salem, nc
Dancing at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
Dancing at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A bride and groom kiss in a carriage at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A bride and groom kiss in a carriage at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A wedding couple kiss around sparklers at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A wedding couple kiss around sparklers at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A maid of honor hugs a bride at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A maid of honor hugs a bride at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
Bridesmaids are moved by a first look of the bride in Raleigh, NC
Bridesmaids are moved by a first look of the bride in Raleigh, NC

I cried when I was looking through the photos she took, she captured every emotion the day had!

Anna from WeddingWire

A bridal party toasts the bride and groom at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A bridal party toasts the bride and groom at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A bride dances at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A bride dances at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A wedding ceremony at Carrigan Farms in Charlotte, NC
A wedding ceremony at Carrigan Farms in Charlotte, NC
A bride prepares for a wedding in Charlotte, NC
A bride prepares for a wedding in Charlotte, NC
A bride is zipped into her wedding dress before a wedding at All Saints Chapel in Raleigh, NC
A bride is zipped into her wedding dress before a wedding at All Saints Chapel in Raleigh, NC
A bride sees her groom in a first look before a wedding at the cabin at hillside farms
A bride sees her groom in a first look before a wedding at the cabin at hillside farms
A bride embraces her brother at a wedding reception at Asbury Park Grove in Charlotte, NC
A bride embraces her brother at a wedding reception at Asbury Park Grove in Charlotte, NC
Brides maids laughing as they get ready for a wedding in Charlotte, NC
Brides maids laughing as they get ready for a wedding in Charlotte, NC
Have an upcoming wedding?contact me to start planning your special event! All day wedding packagesfrom $2000
Guests form a conga line at a wedding reception at Carrigan Farms in Charlotte, NC
Guests form a conga line at a wedding reception at Carrigan Farms in Charlotte, NC
A maid of honor prepares for a wedding at the Hilton Garden Inn in Raleigh, NC
A maid of honor prepares for a wedding at the Hilton Garden Inn in Raleigh, NC
A groom makes a toast before a wedding at the Hilton Garden Inn in Raleigh, NC
A groom makes a toast before a wedding at the Hilton Garden Inn in Raleigh, NC
Brides maids dance before a wedding at the Hilton Garden Inn in Raleigh, NC
Brides maids dance before a wedding at the Hilton Garden Inn in Raleigh, NC
A brides maid makes a heart-felt toast at a wedding at the Hilton Garden Inn in Raleigh, NC
A brides maid makes a heart-felt toast at a wedding at the Hilton Garden Inn in Raleigh, NC
Selfie at a Tuscany Garden wedding in Greensboro, NC
Selfie at a Tuscany Garden wedding in Greensboro, NC
Groomsmen enjoy a reception at Asbury Park Grove in Charlotte, NC
Groomsmen enjoy a reception at Asbury Park Grove in Charlotte, NC
Wedding guests enjoy a reception at the HIltong Garden Inn in Charlotte, NC
Wedding guests enjoy a reception at the HIltong Garden Inn in Charlotte, NC

Chris's photos were BEAUTIFUL.

Sara C. from Google Reviews

Wedding guests dancing at a wedding reception in Laurle Fork VA
Wedding guests dancing at a wedding reception in Laurle Fork VA
A bride and her mother at the Preston Woodall House Bed and Breakfast in Benson, NC
A bride and her mother at the Preston Woodall House Bed and Breakfast in Benson, NC
a flower girl shows off her favorite necklace at a wedding at spruce pine lodge in bahama, nc
a flower girl shows off her favorite necklace at a wedding at spruce pine lodge in bahama, nc
Image :: Tears of joy at a wedding ceremony at St Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlotte, NC
Image :: Tears of joy at a wedding ceremony at St Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlotte, NC
A bride and her mother have a special moment before a wedding at the cabin at hillside farms in henderson, NC
A bride and her mother have a special moment before a wedding at the cabin at hillside farms in henderson, NC
A bride gets dressed before a wedding in Henderson, NC
A bride gets dressed before a wedding in Henderson, NC
Thank you bags at a wedding in Henderson, NC
Thank you bags at a wedding in Henderson, NC
A brides maid reacts to seeing a bride in her wedding dress
A brides maid reacts to seeing a bride in her wedding dress
Have an upcoming wedding?contact me to start planning your special event! All day wedding packagesfrom $2000
A brides maid hugs a bride after a toast at a wedding at the stockroom at 230 in raleigh, nc
A brides maid hugs a bride after a toast at a wedding at the stockroom at 230 in raleigh, nc
A groom dresses before a wedding at the stockroom at 230 in raleigh, NC
A groom dresses before a wedding at the stockroom at 230 in raleigh, NC
A bride dances at a wedding reception at 1705 prime in raleigh, nc
A bride dances at a wedding reception at 1705 prime in raleigh, nc
A brides maid peeks at a groom before a wedding at all saints chapel in raleigh, nc
A brides maid peeks at a groom before a wedding at all saints chapel in raleigh, nc
a bride and groom hold hands around a door before a wedding at all saints chapel in raleigh, nc
a bride and groom hold hands around a door before a wedding at all saints chapel in raleigh, nc
A brides maid reacts to seeing a bride in her wedding dress before a wedding at all saints chapel in raleigh, nc
A brides maid reacts to seeing a bride in her wedding dress before a wedding at all saints chapel in raleigh, nc
Bridesmaids pose before a wedding at All Saints Chapel in North Carolina
Bridesmaids pose before a wedding at All Saints Chapel in North Carolina
A brides maid getting ready before a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A brides maid getting ready before a wedding in Raleigh, NC

I highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for an amazing photographer...

Anna Q from The Knot

women reach for the bouquet at a wedding in the blue ridge mountains
women reach for the bouquet at a wedding in the blue ridge mountains
a bride puts on her garter belt before a wedding in the blue ridge mountains
a bride puts on her garter belt before a wedding in the blue ridge mountains
A guest enjoys a wedding reception at cafe luna in downtown raleigh, nc
A guest enjoys a wedding reception at cafe luna in downtown raleigh, nc
Guests laugh at a wedding reception at Matthews House in Cary, NC
Guests laugh at a wedding reception at Matthews House in Cary, NC
A bride and groom cut the cake at a wedding reception at Matthews House in Cary, NC
A bride and groom cut the cake at a wedding reception at Matthews House in Cary, NC
A bride dances with her father at a wedding reception at Matthews House in Cary, NC
A bride dances with her father at a wedding reception at Matthews House in Cary, NC
a teen dances at a reception at the doubletree suites in durham, nc
a teen dances at a reception at the doubletree suites in durham, nc
Ring bearer at a wedding at the DoubleTree Suites in Durham, NC
Ring bearer at a wedding at the DoubleTree Suites in Durham, NC
Have an upcoming wedding?contact me to start planning your special event! All day wedding packagesfrom $2000
Brides maids help a bride dress at a wedding at the DoubleTree Suites in Durham, NC
Brides maids help a bride dress at a wedding at the DoubleTree Suites in Durham, NC
A daughter hugs her mother after she catches the bouquet at a wedding in Charlotte, NC
A daughter hugs her mother after she catches the bouquet at a wedding in Charlotte, NC
The mother of the bride is thrilled after catching the bouquet at a wedding in charlotte, nc
The mother of the bride is thrilled after catching the bouquet at a wedding in charlotte, nc
A bride puts on makeup before a wedding in Raleigh NC
A bride puts on makeup before a wedding in Raleigh NC
A bride wipes a groom's tears at a first look at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A bride wipes a groom's tears at a first look at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A groom dresses before a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A groom dresses before a wedding in Raleigh, NC
Bride getting hair done at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
Bride getting hair done at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
brides maids catch the bouquet at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
brides maids catch the bouquet at a wedding in Raleigh, NC

I highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for an amazing photographer...

Anna Q from The Knot

Wedding guests dance at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
Wedding guests dance at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A couple embrace with sparkler writing at a wedding in Raleigh, NC
A couple embrace with sparkler writing at a wedding in Raleigh, NC

Welcome to my portfolio

My name is Chris Harburg and I'm a documentary style wedding photographer in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and greater North Carolina.

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We absolutely loved the service we received. Chris's pictures were beautiful...

Dana from Google Reviews

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