Joe Payne Photography

One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was having Joe as our photographer! He kept the energy high and had us and our guests smiling the whole time. No matter how hectic the day felt, Joe was incredibly flexible and easy going. Second shooter James was also amazing to work with. His pictures are truly art and we are so grateful for the memories he captured. Cannot recommend him enough!!

Joe was a pleasure to work with and he did such an awesome drop directing everyone the day of the wedding. I am obsessed with all of my wedding photos!! Everything was fantastic!

Joe is by far the best photographer! If you are thinking of a wedding photographer you will not regret choosing Joe. I had my wedding at the Duke Gardens and my first look at the Duke Chapel and the photos are absolutely stunning. If you are looking for a sign to pick Joe Payne this is it!

Shooting with Joe is an incredible experience. My wife and I hired Joe for our wedding and the results from his work left us speechless. He thoughtfully captured every moment which has allowed us to relive the best pieces of our big day over and over again. His photography is world class, and he is a joy to work with. His positive attitude and natural charisma allowed my wife and I to totally and naturally enjoy ourselves and it shows in our wedding photos. Without a doubt, a 10/10 experience. Thank you Joe!!

We couldn't be happier that we chose Joe and his team to do our engagement and wedding photography! Joe was so easy to work with, made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and was super flexible when timelines started running behind schedule on our wedding day. His work is phenomenal and he is a true artist! We are so thrilled with how our photos turned out and could not recommend him more!

Would highly recommend Joe. His work speaks for itself but he was also so pleasant to work with. We adore our photos and are so glad we hired him.

If I could give Joe 10 stars, I would. Joe took photos of our daughter's Quinceañera celebration, and they are absolutely stunning! We had such a good time capturing this moment that even the kids have fun (and parents everywhere know how difficult that can be). He really captured our individual personalities and made us shine. Thank you so much, Joe, for being so amazing at what you do... we will see you again in a few years for our other daughter!

You simply cannot find a more talented photographer. Joe captures every moment perfectly. The photo shoot experience, the communication, and the final photographs were all exceptional. I will never use another photographer for anything and I have 5 girls to marry off in the next 15 years. Rest your legs Joe! Thanks for everything!

Joe did our bridal portraits and we LOVE them! He’s creative, and engaging. They look like magazine photos! We really wish we would have been able to take him to Spain for our actual wedding. He is also very fun and incredibly knowledgeable. Thank you, Joe. We can’t wait to find an excuse to hire you again! Lauren & Ashlee

We had Joe and his team for our wedding in Pinehurst NC in July 2022 and it was the easiest and best decision. We looked through a few different photographers and once we saw Joe's work we did not even have to think. I loved how Joe really wanted to know what our wants and styles were but also very open about his style and making sure he was the right fit for us. On the day I really felt like he had my back with me being stressed (I'm the bride). He could tell I was stressed but kept reassuring me which was so helpful because everyone and everything moves so fast on the day. I know too that the stress would not turn out great in the pictures so again I appreciated him caring about his work but also the pictures we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Joe was the exact style we wanted and needed, his work captured the beauty, colors, and most importantly the emotions of the day. He and his assistant are great people and really improved the whole day and process. Such an amazing talent and person. Thank you Joe and Dajuan!