The Bradford Wedding Photography
Telling life’s stories with heart, creativity, and confidence.
The Bradford Wedding Photographer
The Bradford is one of those venues that feels modern, intentional, and quietly cool all at once. Clean lines, thoughtful design, and a layout that works beautifully for couples who want their wedding to feel elevated without feeling stiff.
We photograph weddings at The Bradford with a documentary-first approach, focusing on real moments, natural movement, and honest connection. Our goal is to let the space do what it does best while documenting the day as it unfolds.
What It’s Like to Photograph a Wedding at The Bradford
The Bradford offers a balance of architectural structure and warm, neutral tones, which gives us a lot of flexibility throughout the day.
When we photograph weddings here, we pay close attention to:
How light moves through the space from prep to reception
Clean backdrops that keep photos timeless and uncluttered
Natural flow between ceremony, cocktail hour, and dancing
Opportunities for portraits that feel relaxed, not staged
The layout makes it easy to capture candid moments without pulling couples away from their guests for long stretches, which we love.
Our Approach as The Bradford Wedding Photographers
Our style blends documentary storytelling with a light editorial touch. That means your photos feel polished, but never over-posed or forced.
You can expect:
Candid moments and emotional reactions
Clean composition and true-to-life color
Gentle direction when needed, then space to be yourselves
Coverage that prioritizes people over perfection
We’re not chasing trends. We’re focused on creating images that still feel right years from now.
A Venue That Works for Real Celebrations
Some venues look beautiful but feel restrictive once the party starts. The Bradford isn’t one of them.
From cocktail hour through open dancing, the space supports movement, energy, and connection. That means better photos of guests laughing, dancing, and fully enjoying themselves.
And yes, we’ll absolutely document the chaos on the dance floor.
Our Wedding Prep Process
Step 1
Initial Consultation
We will have a short consultation to discuss your wedding details. We want to get to know YOU. This is the time that we can go over any details about your wedding, dream with you about what you are envisioning, and understand how to serve you and your partner on your wedding day.
Step 2
Get to Know You
We spend time together for an engagement session so we can really get to know you before the big day. An engagement session works two-fold. It serves as a stepping stone to get you ready for your big day (hello save-the-dates!) and we get to learn more about you and what makes you unique. We want to show up to your wedding day knowing how amazing of a couple you are, and we want to document it with you in mind first.
Step 3
Have a Perfect Day
Get excited for your big day and know that we will take care of preserving these memories with the utmost care. When you view your wedding gallery you will feel tears of happiness and excitement. Your wedding gallery will feel like everything you have ever imagined, and more.
Raving Reviews
“It’s hard to even put into words how joyful an experience working with Nikki & her team was for our wedding in April 2022. From our engagement photos at the Biltmore, my bridal session, wedding photography planning and then the actual shots captured on wedding day, Nikki over delivered beyond what I could imagine our photos to be. She captured our personal style, which can be a bit shy and composed, in a beautiful way. I would definitely hire Nikki again if I had to plan my wedding all over. One of our hardest decisions in newlywed life is narrowing down all of our amazing shots into a photo album!”
-Abigail
“Courtney photographed our intimate, backyard wedding and we absolutely loved her and Fancy This Photography! Not only were her photos INCREDIBLE, but she was kind and so easy to work with. Courtney and Nikki were an absolute pleasure to work with from the second we met them. They are responsive, thoughtful, and put my mind at ease for our big day. On the day of our wedding, Courtney was professional, punctual, funny, and so easy to work with. My entire family loved working with her and kept commenting how much they liked her. Our photos turned out stunning and we are so pleased Courtney was able to capture our wedding day and we will treasure those photos forever.
-Nell
“I cannot overstate enough how wonderful Fancy This is! We communicated with Nikki throughout our entire process from booking to our wedding day, worked with Sarah M for our engagement shoot, and both Sarah M and Sarah G for our wedding. They are all so friendly, helpful, and organized. Sarah M was especially great at helping us feel comfortable in front of the camera and both Sarahs were the perfect energy for our wedding day. We could not be happier with all of our pictures and would definitely recommend them to anyone!!”
-Mike
Wedding Photography at The Bradford in Raleigh, NC
If you’re planning a wedding at The Bradford and want photography that feels honest, elevated, and grounded in real moments, we’d love to work with you.
We photograph The Bradford with intention, care, and an understanding of how the space works best on a wedding day.
Contact Fancy This Photography to inquire about The Bradford wedding photography availability.
In addition to wedding photography we also offer Family photography
event photography along with branding and headshot photography