Hi, I’m Lacy Patton, a Wendell, North Carolina wedding and portrait photographer serving Raleigh and surrounding areas, including Durham, Chapel Hill, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem. I specialize in timeless, true-to-life photography focused on emotion, connection, and storytelling.
Weddings have always been at the heart of my work, but I’m also excited to welcome clients into my in-home photography studio in Wendell, NC. The studio is a cozy, light-filled space perfect for family portraits, maternity sessions, cake smashes, milestone sessions, and creative portraits.
I photograph weddings throughout North Carolina and beyond, working with both local and destination couples. I studied Commercial Photography at Appalachian State University, where I met my husband, Cody. Today, he joins me as a second photographer at weddings and events, and together we love capturing love stories as a team.
My favorite part of a wedding day is the quiet moment right after the ceremony, when the nerves fade and real joy takes over. That authentic emotion is what I aim to capture in every session.
Whether you’re planning a wedding or booking a studio session, my goal is to make the experience feel easy, personal, and meaningful. I’m happy to help with timeline planning, vendor recommendations, and styling guidance along the way.
If you’re looking for a Raleigh wedding photographer or a Wendell portrait photographer, I’d love to connect.
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
