Some places have a way of feeling familiar, even when you've never been before. The coast in the summertime, an old house full of people you love, the kind of evening you wish would last a little longer. Somewhere along the way, a place becomes part of your story.
I've always been drawn to the things we wish we could hold onto. The people, the places, the moments that seem ordinary until they're memories.
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Photographing weddings throughout New England and wherever feels like home.
New England,
I'm in love with you.
but like, for real.
 
COASTAL MAINE
 
Salt air, sailboats, weathered shorelines, and summer evenings that seem to last forever.
I'm especially drawn to the quiet romance of coastal Maine, from intimate waterfront celebrations to full wedding weekends surrounded by the people who matter most.
THE BERKSHIRES & MASSACHUSETTS
Historic estates, sprawling gardens, old-world architecture, and an unmistakable sense of romance.
Having photographed editorial wedding stories throughout the Berkshires, I've fallen in love with the character and beauty of New England celebrations.
Meet your photographer
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Hi I'm Maggie, a North Carolina wedding photographer documenting celebrations with a blend of film and digital photography. My work is driven by the feelings and emotions created on a wedding day, preserving moments that mean the most to you, and a love for documenting life.
postcards from my favorite places <3
A collection of photographs from documenting love and wedding inspiration across
Europe, New England, the West Coast, and beyond.
 
Wherever your story takes us.
 
For destination celebrations, I take a thoughtful approach to the entire experience — from learning what makes your location meaningful to documenting the moments that unfold throughout your wedding weekend.
Destination collections are thoughtfully customized, with travel expenses included in your proposal so there are no unexpected travel charges later.
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.