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Traci Arney

Traci Arney

I am an overly passionate, slightly obsessive fine art photographer who just happened to fall in love with photographing weddings. Recently I was named one of the top 50 wedding photographers in the United States. I love telling stories so I dig pretty deep into your personal story. We have a blast together and you will be blown away by my images, your prints, and your album!

colorful wedding romance session in an art museum

Lauren and Gleb | NC Museum of Art | Raleigh, NC

As any artist knows to be true, being surrounded by beauty is pure inspiration so Lauren and Gleb’s wedding at the NC Museum of Art was perfection for me. Everywhere I turned, I was...
Couple kissing at Childress Vineyard with mirrored reflection

Erynn and Brad | Engagement Session | Childress Vineyards, Lexington, NC

Erynn and Brad met me at the beautiful Childress Vineyards for their engagement session a few months ago. We played in the wine cellar, meandered through the grape vines and even spent some time...
bride and groom sit on top of canoe in Camp Pinnacle outdoor campground wedding in Asheville, NC

Playful, Romantic Outdoor Campgound Wedding with Afterglow Session

Traci: What is the absolute best thing about Scott? What would he say about you? Kristen: I think his best qualities are his talent and his dedication to the things he cares about. He...
Couple embracing each other standing in a river at the Pisgah National Forest in Ashville, NC

Kristen and Mark | Pisgah National Forest Engagement Session | Asheville, NC

I am a firm believer that powerful, telling photographs require everyone involved to go the extra mile. For Kristen and Mark’s engagement session, that extra mile turned into a round trip of over a...
Bride in wedding dressing standing near Pisgah National Forest waterfall during bridal session

Pisgah National Forest Bridal Session | Asheville, NC

When McCotta suggested we shoot her sunrise bridal session at Pisgah National Forest near Asheville, NC, I must admit, I got a little weak in the knees. I knew the light would be magical...
bride and groom share kiss in front of intricate stained glass windows in St. Athanasius Church, Burlington, NC

Mary and Zeke | Intimate Family Wedding | Burlington, NC

I met Mary and her daughter while shooting a feature for Muscle and Fitness Magazine. If you think that wasn’t an intimidating shoot, you’re wrong! But as it turned out, I loved both of...

Best of 2014 | My Personal Favorites

+To me, memorable art is art that makes you stop dead in your tracks.  Art that sticks with you long after you have walked away. Every time I pull my camera out of that...
Couple standing on grass with a starry dusk sky at Willow Oaks Plantation in Eden, NC

Brittany and Bill Are Married | Willow Oaks Plantation | Eden, NC

When Brittany came home from a trip to Spain, she was welcomed with a dinner at Jake’s on Main in Danville, VA…that would unknowingly include her future husband. Brittany’s dad met Bill through their...
Scottish bride with flowing cape and kilted groom stand beneath orange trees.

Romilly and Adam Are Married | Melville Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland

I met Romilly when I was shooting her sister, Tasmin’s, September wedding in Asheville. I instantly bonded with both of these beautiful and vivacious women. And when Romilly asked me if I would be...
Ring shot of wedding rings in front of wonder lake , denali national park, Alaska

Justin and Margaret | A Destination Campground Wedding in Asheville, NC

Traci: What are your three favorite things to do together? Justin:  Road trips/exploring new places, hiking, camping, lounging around the house together.   Traci: What makes you unique as a couple? Margaret: We have...

Elizabeth and Dewie’s Asheboro Wedding and Carnival Romance Session

Traci: “What is the absolute best thing about your Beloved?  What would they say about you?” Dewie: “She has a heart of gold and is always happy, never gets angry and is so very...
cool architectural lines behind couple in colorful romance session in Uptown Charlotte

Sherelle and Anthony Are Married | An Uptown Hotel Wedding | Charlotte, NC

I absolutely ADORE Sherelle and Anthony. While chatting at our initial consult, I found out that Sherelle was a pediatric ophthalmologist. It just so happened that my son was in the market for a...