Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trusted Wedding Photography in Charlotte, NC
DeLong Photography, founded in 2016 by husband-and-wife team Shannon and Tim DeLong, specializes in wedding, engagement, and event photography. With backgrounds in graphic design and photojournalism, we combine artistic vision with storytelling to create polished, natural images that capture the joy, connection, and unique narrative of each client's special moments. Our approach prioritizes authenticity, ensuring clients feel comfortable and present, resulting in images that reflect their true selves. Recognized in Brides & Weddings Magazine and other publications, we bring nearly a decade of experience and a commitment to personalized service.We offer tailored packages for weddings, proposals, and corporate events, emphasizing seamless planning, cultural sensitivity for multi-day celebrations, and high-quality deliverables like museum-grade albums. Our focus on client satisfaction includes stress-free experiences, transparent communication, and a passion for preserving memories that resonate across generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Proposal Photography
Corporate Event Coverage
Destination Weddings
Personal Branding
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer nearly a decade of experience in wedding and event photography since 2016.
- Our team provides a calming, organized presence during high-energy events.
- We specialize in culturally sensitive coverage for multi-day South Asian weddings.
- Our work has been featured in Brides & Weddings Magazine and Bespoke Bride.
- We deliver color-true editing and museum-grade albums for lasting quality.
What people say
Authentic, natural photos
Stress-free experience
Cultural sensitivity
Exceptional professionalism
Stunning visual storytelling
Services
Wedding Photography
Full-service wedding documentation blending candid photojournalism with artistic portraiture. Our approach captures authentic emotions, ceremonial details, and celebratory moments across all event phases. We specialize in multi-day South Asian weddings, LGBTQ+ celebrations, and destination events, providing two lead photographers for comprehensive coverage. Deliverables include edited high-resolution images, print rights, and optional heirloom albums.
Proposal Photography
Documenting romantic proposals with discreet, candid-focused techniques. Packages include coverage options from simple documentation to full production with styling coordination. We offer post-proposal portrait sessions and cinematic video add-ons, ensuring every emotional detail is preserved while maintaining the surprise element for the proposer.
Corporate Event Photography
Professional documentation for conferences, product launches, and corporate celebrations. Our team captures keynotes, networking moments, and brand visuals with a photojournalistic approach. Deliverables include timely edited images suitable for marketing materials, press releases, and internal communications, with options for same-day sneak peeks.
Destination Weddings
International wedding coverage with logistical expertise for venues worldwide. We coordinate with local planners to ensure cultural compliance and optimal timing, providing two photographers with backup equipment. Services include pre-wedding consultations for timeline optimization and post-event album design with global travel flexibility.
Personal Branding
Strategic photography sessions for entrepreneurs and professionals. Combining lifestyle portraits with workspace visuals, we create cohesive brand narratives across digital platforms. Sessions include wardrobe guidance, location scouting, and multi-format crops optimized for websites, social media, and marketing collateral.
People
Shannon DeLong
Lead Photographer & Creative Director
Co-founder with expertise in photojournalism and design, Shannon specializes in capturing authentic emotions while managing complex wedding timelines with precision.
Tim DeLong
Lead Photographer & Operations
Co-founder bringing technical mastery to lighting and composition, Tim ensures flawless execution through meticulous planning and client coordination across all events.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We blend photojournalism for candid moments with magazine-style portraiture, emphasizing natural light and authentic emotions.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we photograph destination weddings globally, with experience in coordinating logistics for international events.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, two photographers, custom timelines, and high-resolution edited images with print rights.
How do you handle cultural ceremonies?
We research traditions thoroughly and coordinate with families to ensure respectful, comprehensive coverage of multi-day events.
What's your cancellation policy?
Retainers are non-refundable, but we offer flexible rescheduling options for unforeseen circumstances.
