capturing the way it felt.

LOVE, TANNER PHOTO

A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony outside. The bride and groom are in the center, facing each other and smiling. The bride is holding a bouquet of flowers, and the groom is dressed in a tuxedo. Six bridal party members, four women and two men, are standing nearby, dressed in formal attire. Behind them, there is a palm tree, a building with a sign that says 'Water Vue,' and a clear sky.

A man and woman in an outdoor setting, with the man dressed in a suit and the woman in a strapless white dress, sharing a romantic moment.

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a white lace dress, is smiling and looking at a man in a blue suit during an outdoor wedding ceremony.

the essence of your love story

documenting

For as long as I can remember, I've been in love with stories — how they're built, and how every detail adds up to something whole. Falling in love feels the same way to me: you're in it before you know it, wanting to remember every page.

I document weddings, elopements, and the everyday moments of your life the same way — immersed in the real thing, not staged for a camera — so you end up with a gallery you'll actually want to look back on, not just look at once.

with intention and heart

Close-up of a set of diamond rings in a white ring box on a patterned blue and white surface, with partially visible printed paper nearby.

A picnic basket on the ground amid green grapevine leaves, with a bunch of dark grapes hanging nearby.

A man in a tuxedo with a boutonniere, leaning on a white railing with a coastal background, smiling and looking down.

A bride and groom are smiling and looking at each other during a wedding ceremony outdoors, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery.

ARTIST, STORYTELLER, + YOUR FRIEND

A woman with long red hair sitting on a clear plastic chair with a metal frame on sandy terrain in front of a textured gray wall. She is wearing a brown knit vest with large buttons, camouflage-patterned pants, and beige ankle boots. She is touching her hair with her right hand and looking slightly away from the camera.

MEET TANNER

Hey, friend! I'm Tanner — a documentary-style wedding and elopement photographer based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, shooting all over the country. I skip the awkward posed-photo routine in favor of capturing what's actually happening: the real laugh, the real look, the moment you'll want back in ten years.

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Quick Facts

Based in: Winston-Salem, NC — traveling nationwide, travel cost always included in your price
Packages start at: $1,900 (elopements) · $3,500 (weddings) · $375 (portraits)
You'll receive: a sneak peek gallery within 1 week, full gallery in 6–8 weeks
Payment plans: available on every package

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The Love, Tanner Experience

From your first inquiry to your final gallery, I'm with you at every step — planning help, a custom timeline, and a calm, steady presence on the day itself.

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The Blog

real adventures, education, & inspiration

A bride and groom kissing during their wedding reception in a dimly lit room with a chandelier, surrounded by guests and scattered flower petals on the floor.

A woman with curled hair, wearing a white satin nightgown, stands in a doorway, holding the train of a white wedding dress that is hanging from the door frame. The room is decorated with a gold-framed mirror, white floral arrangement, and a chandelier with five candles. The scene appears to be preparations for a wedding.

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A wedding menu card on a table with flowers and a book. The menu lists wines including Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Moscato, and Chardonnay, and food courses such as beef entrees. The table setup features a decorative map or paper with illustrations.

A bride being carried by a groom on a beach, holding a bouquet, with rocks in the background and the ocean beyond.

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love notes

“My experience working with Tanner has been nothing other than extraordinary. Tanner flew into Seattle to do an engagement shoot as well as shoot our wedding and as soon as I met her, I knew that I could feel comfortable being myself around her without feeling judged. My husband and I were both nervous to have our picture taken and worried that we would feel too awkward and it would show in the pictures, but Tanner took all of that stress away as soon as we met her. She made us both feel so comfortable in front of the camera with her light-heartedness and easy-going nature, and our pictures turned out better than I ever could have imagined. Our first session we got about 15-20 minutes of shots, but because of foggy weather, we weren't able to get as many as we had hoped and Tanner was completely willing and happy to wake up at 4 am the next morning to get our shots the day before our wedding and hike at sunrise. She embodies the definition of servitude when it comes to photography and making sure that you feel your best. She works with her clients and is so generous, making sure that you get everything that you wanted out of the session. She worked with me every step of the way to create a timeline that was ideal for us and recreate my vision and somehow make it even better. She was so helpful and gave me so much insight on making my wedding day as special as possible. As soon as we got our sneak peeks, my family and I were so emotional. She captured the most authentic and candid moments in a beautiful way and made me feel more beautiful than I ever have in any picture. Someone even commented on my post and said "literally looks like out of a movie" and I couldn't agree more. Tanner is the sweetest, most skilled, and talented photographer I have ever met, and I feel so thankful to have had her there through all of our special moments capturing each one. You can rest assured on your special day knowing that she will deliver. Book Tanner! She is truly amazing.”