Seeing Southern ™
North Carolina photographers specializing in
travel, commercial, and family portraiture
We are
a husband-wife team who has been traveling the world and capturing moments for decades. We're travelers, documentary photographers, and storytellers.
As a boutique wedding photography studio located in Hayesville, North Carolina, we only work with a select number of clients each year and we do that by design. We want to provide you with the best service, an open schedule, and a quick-turnaround of product. Whether it be a wedding or a branding shoot, excellence is our guiding force. We’ll go the extra mile in preparation and in the curation of imagery. We’re hands-on, authentic, and fun-loving. Our goal is to make the process and the images simple, classic, and timeless. Our style, for whatever project, is true-to-color.
What can we do for you?
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Weddings
We no longer do full-day weddings. If you are having a small, intimate four-hour gathering, please reach out to us. All wedding coverage includes two photographers, full digital gallery, personal print release, and mobile app. In addition to our signature editing, extensive editing (if needed) is complimentary on print orders.
Products and additional services are available for add-on.
Please inquire.
To view our wedding page, click here.
For more information, email seeingsouthern@gmail.com.SUBJECT: Wedding Booking Inquiry
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Commercial and Branding
Seeing Southern™ provides professional imagery for your business, as well as for personal projects. These images elevate your product line and showcase your business as a competitive player in your industry. Our goal is to promote your brand (and you) through lifestyle and product imagery that is unique to your business rather than using stock photos that say nothing of who you are. First impressions are everything.
Each project includes a commercial licensing fee and is priced according to your specifications and needs. From head shots to product shoots to events, we provide your personal story to attract your ideal client.To view our commercial services page, click here.
To get started, email seeingsouthern@gmail.com.SUBJECT: Commercial and Branding Inquiry
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General Sessions
Our general sessions include all your photography needs. From bridal sessions and engagement sessions to family, newborn and senior sessions, we offer a 60-minute session at the location of your choice (travel fees apply 50+ miles). All sessions include two photographers, full digital gallery, personal print release and complimentary editing on print orders placed with our lab. Discounts are available on prints and albums purchased through our lab. Returning clients receive a 20% discount on general sessions.
For more information, email seeingsouthern@gmail.com.
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Studio and Portrait Session
Our studio is located in our home in Hayesville, NC. Albeit an unfinished basement, it’s the ideal location for studio work. We have professional lighting, a variety of backgrounds, and the gear that will turn your afternoon into a dream session.
It’s our location for all studio headshots and portraiture.
For more information, email seeingsouthern@gmail.com
SUBJECT: Portrait Session Inquiry
Love Letters
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![A wedding celebration outdoors with people surrounded by bubbles, featuring a bride in a white dress holding a bouquet, and a groom in a suit.]()
Winning the Lottery
Seeing Southern Photography went above and beyond my expectations,
I truly felt like I won the lottery with Len and Judy.
Julie + Dustin, Juliette Chapel 2023
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![A bride and groom sharing a moment in a forest, surrounded by green leaves.]()
A Magical Weddng
From start to finish, Len and Judy made the experience perfect. Our test/engagement shoot helped us not only get to know them and their style, but also set us completely at ease regarding the photos of our big day. We had a blast and got some really great pictures!
Michelle + Kory, State Botanical Garden, UGA, 2022
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![A newlywed couple sharing a kiss in a wooded outdoor setting, with the bride in a white strapless wedding dress and veil, and the groom in a dark suit and tie, standing behind a fallen tree.]()
A Summer Wedding
We were leery about wedding photography, but ended up finding Judy and Len through recommendations. After initially meeting with them via Zoom we knew they were who we wanted to capture our day.
Katelyn + Blakley, Juliette Chapel 2023
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![A couple kissing outdoors, the woman wrapped in a purple fur coat and tulle veil, the man in a black tuxedo, over a body of water with a blurred landscape in the background.]()
A Holiday Wedding
We had the absolute best time and experience with you both, from beginning to end! Everyone raved at what a wonderful job you did. We can not wait to order more photos over time as we continue to decorate our new home. Thank you both for everything. You made our already special wedding spectacular.
Jennifer+ Jeff, The Ritz Carlton, Lake Oconee, 2022
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![A black-and-white photo of a vintage convertible car with a 'Just Married' sign on the back, driving down a country road. A bride with a veil sits beside a groom in a suit, who is waving as they drive away.]()
Above and Beyond
To say that Judy and Len go above and beyond for their clients would be an understatement to say the least. They treated us like family from the very beginning and we could not be more grateful. To any future brides or grooms, please, do not miss out on this amazing duo. I can guarantee you'll get two amazing artists to tell your love story, but even better, you might just make two lifelong friends along the way.
Katelynn + David, Forrest Hills Resort, 2021
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![A couple holding a crying baby outdoors, with their foreheads touching in a tender moment.]()
A Family's Beginning
We LOVED having you document a very special moment for our daughter to see later when she starts asking questions about her adoption. The moments you captured were just perfect, exactly what I’d hoped for. I still tear up every time I look through the photos!
Jared, Betsy + Libby, 2016
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![Bride and groom blessing a dog during their outdoor wedding ceremony with an officiant present, decorated with white hanging ribbons and star decorations in the background.]()
A Family Affair
It was like they were family and they did not want to miss a minute of the event. They had so many great ideas to help the newlyweds and the family's remember the great day. The quality of the finished pictures are remarkable. They worked so hard to be at the right place at the right time. They were at the wedding for over 7 hours. And during that time they were constantly looking for the next great picture.
Randy Cameron, father of the groom
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![A bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other against a brick wall.]()
Telling Our Story
Len & Judy really are the ultimate dynamic duo! From this point forward, as long as they are still telling stories and capturing them, we will use Seeing Southern Photography for every single life event.
Chelsea + Austin, Commerce Civic Center, 2018
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![A bride in a white wedding dress and veil standing beside a groom in a dark suit, holding a bouquet, with a woman in a maroon dress and a man in a suit, posing outdoors in a garden setting.]()
Making the Process Easy
I loved every step of the process with Len and Judy. I feel like we connected immediately from the first conversation to the goodbye hugs the night of the wedding. I appreciated them taking the reins the day of the wedding in capturing the sweetest moments and not bothering me with a ton of questions. I gave them total control of the photography for my special day and have the most beautiful pictures to show for it.
Meagan + Ricky, Cottages on Mergandollar, 2018
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![A bride and groom holding hands on an outdoor bridge overlooking a lake and forested hills, with cloudy sky.]()
Captuing Every Detail
I sit here now, barely two weeks out from my wedding, already enjoying my entire wedding photo gallery from these amazing photographers that captured every detail as if they were using video recorders instead! Not only did they guarantee quick turn around on my photos (I think their words were "before you're back from your honeymoon") but the quality of work speaks for itself in the photos. They were such an joy to work with- often splitting up to cover ground and their easy banter with each other puts you right at ease when they're pointing those big cameras at you. I will never be able to thank them enough for making our day so special, and I'll enjoy it with their photos for the rest of our days.
Tiffany + Chris, Nantahala Weddings, 2024
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![A sleeping baby with red hair wrapped in a pink blanket, resting next to a plush bunny toy with beige fur, large ears, and a blue shirt, on a white background.]()
Beautiful Margot
We had used SS for our engagement, wedding, maternity and now newborn pictures. It seemed only right to keep coming back to people who treated us like family and produced amazing work. Len and Judy from Seeing Southern are two of the most wonderful people we have ever met. Not only did we fall in love with their work and portfolio, but we love them as people as well. Their pictures capture the real emotions in the shoot, not just a "look". The editing is always dreamy and fits the mood of the shoot. We have had a wide range of pictures with them, and will continue to be thrilled with the results from future shoots as well. Len and Judy offer professionalism and knowledge paired with kindness and joy. You can tell they love what they do and they love each of their clients. To be celebrated genuinely instead of treated like a paycheck is the key that keeps us returning to them. We cannot sing their praises enough!
Ellen + Connor, 2025
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Chapel in the Sky
You both were absolutely phenomenal to work with and the quality of your work speaks for itself. My husband and I really wanted the photos captured of our day to be the candid moments and they did perfectly. We didn’t feel like we were in a photo shoot. We were both worried because usually we don’t think we’re very photogenic but we LOVE all of our pictures - they’re beautiful. The photos we will cherish forever captured all the love, fun, and beautiful moments we experienced on our wedding day.
Carol + Ryan, Nantahala Weddings & Events 2025
Contact Len & Judy
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