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Bride and groom kissing under a flowing white veil, bride holding a pastel bouquet, with lush green trees in the background.

September 4th, 2026

A Romantic Raleigh Wedding on 35mm Film | Featured in Wed Society Raleigh

Film + Photography, Raleigh Weddings, Real Weddings + Elopements
Bride in elegant white wedding gown with long veil standing by window in dimly lit room.

September 3rd, 2026

How to Plan a Documentary-Style Wedding Day

Wedding Planning + Inspiration
Industrial venue interior with string lights, paper cranes, and stage lighting creating a whimsical atmosphere.

September 2nd, 2026

A Whimsical Haw River Ballroom Wedding on 35mm Film | Mollie + Tyler

Real Weddings + Elopements, Raleigh Weddings
Bride in white gown and groom in black suit with cowboy hat pose on mountain road at sunset.

September 1st, 2026

35mm Film Wedding Photography: A Complete Guide

Film + Photography
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss outdoors on a lush green lawn.

August 19th, 2026

Wedding at The Mount in Lenox, MA | Romantic Berkshires Wedding Inspiration

Wedding Planning + 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.