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Black and white photo of a couple sharing an intimate moment at a rustic dining table near a barn door.

October 3rd, 2026

Getting Ready at a Berkshires Airbnb | Intimate Wedding Morning Inspiration

A couple holds hands and smiles while walking through a lush garden, man in white shirt and woman in floral dress.

September 27th, 2026

Reynolda Gardens Surprise Proposal | A Romantic Garden Proposal in Winston-Salem, NC

Engagements
Bride and groom share a romantic moment under a veil at sunset on a green field, bride holding a bouquet.

September 25th, 2026

Twin Fields Estate Wedding | Pinehurst NC Wedding Photographer

Real Weddings + Elopements
Black and white photo of an elegant room with ornate curtains framing a tall window, casting soft light on a patterned rug.

September 24th, 2026

Getting Ready at The Mount | Editorial Berkshires Wedding Inspiration

Wedding Inspiration
Man proposing to woman on brick terrace in front of grand Biltmore Estate castle surrounded by lush green trees.

September 13th, 2026

Biltmore Estate Surprise Proposal | A Romantic Spring Proposal in Asheville, NC

Engagements
Two grooms in black tuxedos with boutonnieres pose together in a lush garden with white flowering bushes.

September 10th, 2026

Chesterwood Wedding Inspiration | An Artful Berkshires Wedding

Wedding Inspiration
Black and white photo of an elegant colonial mansion with manicured hedges, balustrade staircase, and striped awnings.
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Maggie Whitesell is a Raleigh, North Carolina wedding photographer specializing in documentary wedding photography, 35mm film, digital photography, and editorial storytelling throughout North Carolina and beyond.