Celestial Waves Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $800

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $400

Packages

Prices start at $500

About Celestial Waves Photography

Celestial Waves Photography

Lead Photographer

Celestial Waves Photography, based in Wilmington, NC, is led by a paramedic with a passion for capturing life’s most cherished moments. We offer affordable, high-quality, and inclusive photography, specializing in family sessions, portraits, events, and weddings. With over five years of experience, we bring a unique perspective and care to every shoot. Let us help you turn your moments into timeless memories—book your session today!

Celestial Waves Photography stands out for being inclusive, affordable, and flexible. We believe everyone deserves access to professional photography, so we work with a variety of budgets and needs to ensure no one is left out. Our sessions are relaxed and stress-free, designed to make you feel comfortable and capture your authentic self. Whether it’s a quick portrait or a special event, we adapt to your vision, providing high-quality, timeless photos that fit your lifestyle.

Services

Bride-only session
Drone photography
Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Online proofing
Printing rights
Same-day edits
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital
Film
Hybrid

Deliverables

Digital files
Digital rights
Online gallery
Photo box
Printed enlargements
Same/next-day sneak-peek images
Slideshow
Video
Wedding album

Celestial Waves Photography packages

Short & Sweet

4 hours

Peak pricing $500-800

Off-peak pricing $500-800

Description

Perfect for elopements, courthouse weddings, or intimate celebrations. This package includes 2–4 hours of coverage by one photographer, capturing the essential moments of your day with a relaxed, storytelling approach.

What’s included

One photographer
All usable images from the wedding
Personalized online gallery and download
Relaxed, inclusive photography approach

Full Story Coverage

9 hours

Peak pricing $1,200-1,600

Off-peak pricing $1,200-1,600

Description

A great fit for couples who want full-day storytelling without the full-day price. This package covers pre-ceremony through reception highlights with a relaxed, natural style that keeps the focus on real connection and emotion.

What’s included

One photographer
5-9 hours of continuous coverage
All usable photos from the wedding
Personalized online gallery and download
Relaxed, inclusive photography approach

Complete Wedding Experience

9 hours

Peak pricing $1,600-2,000

Off-peak pricing $1,600-2,000

Description

Our most popular and most complete package; perfect for couples who want everything captured from morning preparations to the final dance. Includes two photographers and a complimentary one-hour engagement session for clients local to us to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera before the big day.

What’s included

Two photographers
All day coverage
All usable photos from the wedding
Personalized online gallery and download
Free one-hour engagement session for local clients
Relaxed, inclusive photography approach

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•David G.•Oct 21
From the moment we reached out to Celestial Waves Photography, their communication was fast, easy-going, and respectful. The quality of their work was truly professional, high-grade, and of great quality. They made the posing and photo ideas easy and simple, yet still maintained a polished, professional look throughout our wedding day. I would highly recommend Celestial Waves Photography for any kind of photography needs - they went above and beyond to capture all the special moments of our big day.
Pelican Porch Photography is the absolute Best!
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•Cynthia K.•Jan 26, 2025
Pelican Perch Photography was a fantastic choice for our wedding photography. From the moment we first spoke with Seth, we were impressed by his prompt, professional, and friendly communication style. The quality of his work is truly excellent - his unique, professional approach captured all the special moments of our day. Seth was very inclusive of everyone who attended, but never obtrusive. He did a fantastic job taking both formal and candid photos of the bride and groom, as well as our guests. Seth took a tremendous number of photos and turned them around to us within just a few days. It was a pleasure having him there, and he even managed to capture a comet in the background of one of our photos - it was magical! We highly recommend Pelican Perch Photography for any couple looking for exceptional wedding photography.

Typically, couples book about 4 to 12 months out. It really depends on your timeline! I am very flexible, but I do book up. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.

If you opt for it, I will have a second photographer with me to capture more of the candid moments, while I focus on the shot list and the ceremony highlights.

All usable images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. I also offer retouching services like blemish removal and teeth whitening, for a small fee.

No, I prefer focusing on photography only, so you can get the best wedding pictures possible. I do have recommended videographers that I work with to capture your special day, though.

My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your highlights in a day or two, with all photos being delivered in 1-2 weeks after your wedding. Within this time, you have the option of receiving a personalized online gallery, or a USB drive with all of your photos, so you can share the photos with your loved ones and order prints.

I’ve never cancelled a booking. In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my colleagues or my contracted assistant. I’ll also provide you with a list of photographers from the many networking groups I’m in, so you can find the perfect replacement.

You can expect about 80 to 100 images per hour of photographing. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors.

I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.

Yes! We offer flexible payment plans to make professional photography accessible for everyone.

Yes, we offer engagement sessions, which can also be bundled with your wedding package.

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Celestial Waves Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Elopement pricing

Packages

About Celestial Waves Photography

Celestial Waves Photography

Services

Services

Photo formats

Deliverables

Celestial Waves Photography packages

Short & Sweet

Full Story Coverage

Complete Wedding Experience

Reviews

Celestial waves photography

Pelican Porch Photography is the absolute Best!

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