Over the past decade, we’ve photographed more than 300 weddings across North Carolina and beyond, blending storytelling with striking, true-to-color imagery. And because we believe the experience matters just as much as the photos themselves, we’ve grown a team — The Pearl Collective — made up of hand-picked, incredibly talented photographers, mentored by us, and share our heart and vision.
What matters most to us is how we make you feel on your wedding day. The relationships we build with our couples, our team, and our vendor friends are what allow us to create not just photos, but a one-of-a-kind experience you’ll never forget.
We started as two hobbyists with cameras and a dream, and in 2013, that dream became the business we’ve poured our hearts into ever since. From the beginning, we noticed one thing: most couples felt uncomfortable, self-conscious, or awkward in front of the camera. We knew we had to change that.
Our philosophy has always been simple: people first. We believe your wedding photos should feel effortless — filled with laughter, connection, and genuine moments. But when the time is right, we also bring an editorial eye, creating iconic, artful portraits that belong in the pages of Vogue Weddings.
Starting as hobbyists, they turned their shared passion for photography into a thriving business, launching their professional journey together in 2013. Early on, they noticed a significant challenge in the photography industry: clients often felt uncomfortable, self-conscious, and awkward in front of the camera.
Determined to change this, they built their business on two guiding principles: making clients feel at ease during their sessions and delivering stunning, high-quality photos.
As wedding photography specialists, Reg & Kala have personally photographed over 300 weddings, primarily serving couples and families throughout North Carolina while enjoying the travel opportunities their work brings.
Beyond their photography expertise, Reg & Kala have mentored, trained, and recruited other top-tier photographers to join their team - The Pearl Collective - further solidifying their reputation as industry leaders.
Their priority has always been people first, emphasizing that relationships with clients, their team, and vendor friends are what matter most to them.
300+ happy wedding couples
135+ 5-Star Google Reviews
12+ yrs in business together
countless memories made
10 Team photographers
Reg got his first camera for Christmas from his parents
We started dating-it was love at first sight!
In April we
photographed our first wedding together
In JULY
SHE SAID YES!
In October, we got married (which now is our busiest working month each year!)
Had our first son, Elliott
Had our second son, Oliver
Expanded our Associate Photography Team
Had our twins, Owen & Elowyn
Living out our dream, serving new couples every season. Helping other photographers grow their businesses.