Hey there!
I’m Lacy Patton, a wedding and portrait photographer based in Wendell, North Carolina, just outside of Raleigh. I specialize in timeless, true-to-life photography filled with emotion, connection, and storytelling. While weddings have always been at the heart of my work, I’m now excited to welcome clients into my newly opened in-home studio in Wendell. It’s the perfect space for families, maternity, cake smashes, and creative portraits in a cozy, light-filled setting.
I work with clients all across North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem. Whether you're planning something local or a destination celebration, I love helping people tell their stories through genuine, heartfelt images.
I studied Commercial Photography at Appalachian State and met my husband Cody along the way. Now he’s my second photographer at weddings and events, and we truly love capturing love stories together as a team.
My favorite part of any wedding day is that quiet moment right after the ceremony, when the nerves fade and joy takes over. It’s real and raw and so full of love. That’s the heart of what I aim to photograph in every session.
Whether you're planning a wedding or booking a studio session, my goal is to make the experience feel easy, meaningful, and personal. I’m here to help with vendor recommendations, styling advice, timeline planning, and anything else you need.
Let’s grab coffee or a glass of bubbly and talk about your vision. I’d love to hear your story.
What Recent Brides Are Saying
Choosing a wedding photographer is about more than pretty pictures—it’s about trust, connection, and feeling completely at ease in front of the camera. Here’s what a few of my recent brides had to say about their experience working with me:
“I cannot say enough about Lacy - she is absolutely amazing. We were impressed with her from the very first phone call when trying to book a photographer for our wedding. She came prepared and had her own talking points which made our choice so easy. We are so glad we did the engagement session. It was such a good way to become more comfortable with her before the wedding. She made the experience for us enjoyable and gave us pictures we will cherish for a lifetime. Our favorite photos are the candid, special moments she caught. I love that she doesn't limit the amount of photos and gets edited photos back in a week! I cannot imagine a better photographer. She definitely exceeded our expectations.”
— Abby
“Lacy is an amazing photographer! She is kind, patient, and detail oriented. It was so great to get to know her and Cody. She photographed our engagement session and our wedding day and all the photos turned out amazing. Our wedding photos were ready 5 days after our ceremony! Amazing turn around time, especially during the busiest wedding month, and even more amazing photos. Could not recommend her highly enough!”
— Savannah
“Seriously, just do yourself a favor and book Lacy and Cody. When I tell you they were the absolute BEST from engagement to wedding I am NOT kidding. They went so above and beyond from start to finish. I mean....they climbed a freaking mountain at sunset to capture the most stunning engagement shots for us and then at the wedding.....you guys. We got back the most BREATH TAKING photos EDITED in six days.....yes SIX DAYS. My husband and I were in awe. They know how to make you feel comfortable when you are SO new to picture taking and capture the most stunning moments. I'm going to have such a hard time not framing every.single.picture. Truly a dream team. THANK YOU!!!!”
— Jen
