Storyteller and visual artist from the Carolina’s

NORTH & SOUTH CAROLINA + LUXURY DESTINATIONS

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An Editorial

Wedding Photographer

Based out of

Charlotte, NC.

Photography wandered into my life during a very dark chapter in my life. It has and will always be an outlet for me to express emotions words can not ever say. The pursuit to elicit emotions through my work is always my goal.

If you’re looking for cookie cutter wedding photos that look like everybody else’s, we definitely will not be a good fit.

You only get to live through your wedding day once & then it’s gone forever. Im here to help you remember not so much how it looked, but more so, how it felt.

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Testimonials.

  • Kris was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. From the very beginning, he was calm, professional, and so easy to be around—exactly the kind of presence you want when emotions are high and the timeline is moving fast. He made everything feel effortless, kept us comfortable in front of the camera, and guided us in a way that felt natural (never forced or awkward). And the photos… absolutely amazing. Kris captured the style I was looking for perfectly—every image feels intentional, elevated, and so us. He caught all the big moments beautifully, but what really impressed me were the candid in-between moments and the thoughtful little details I didn’t even realize were happening. Looking through our gallery felt like reliving the entire day in the best way. If you’re looking for a photographer who is talented, reliable, and genuinely wonderful to work with, I can’t recommend Kris enough. We’re beyond grateful for him and will treasure these photos forever.

    Becca Dilworth

  • My husband and I were fortunate enough to have Kris as the photographer for our destination wedding in MX, and we are SO thankful that we did! Kris was incredible to work with at every turn and was so well organized from start to finish...He was very professional, collaborative, communicative, and went above and beyond every second of our wedding weekend. We are so grateful to Kris for giving us memories we’ll cherish forever. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who is talented, professional, and a joy to work with, look no further!

    Madison Mayberry

  • Wow. Kris and Alyssa went absolutely above and beyond. First and foremost— our venue was well out of their way. They didn’t charge a traveling fee even though they very well could have. They showed up exactly when expected and were dressed so professionally they almost looked better than the wedding party!! 😂🤍 I had guests pulling me aside to remark on the photographers and their talent. They made a girl who hates the camera extremely comfortable on arguably the most nerve wracking day of my life. Every moment was perfectly documented. I couldn’t recommend a photographer and his team more. I have recommended this photographer to all of my friends, engaged or even thinking about it. You will not regret it!!!! Book now💍

    Leila Godoy

  • I’ve worked with Unorthodox Wave across multiple areas: my massage business, content creation, and even personal lifestyle and family photos and every single time, I walk away amazed. Kris knows how to bring comfort and creativity to the shoot, and that energy shows in the final product.There’s no one-size-fits-all to his approach and each session feels uniquely crafted for me. If you need someone who can bring your vision to life and capture life, I can’t recommend Kris enough.

    Sara Fernando

  • We had a wonderful experience with Kris! He produced an incredible album of photos which we will keep and print for our home of our engagement. He drove 3 hours to the beach, when we got there it was pouring with rain. He kindly rescheduled our session at no extra cost due to rain, which we really appreciated. The second set of photos were absolutely stunning!! Throughout the shoot, he was kind, patient, and had a gentle presence that made us feel completely at ease. Highly recommend working with him!

    Tarryn McLeod

  • Kris is very easy to work with. He took a large array of different and creative photos of us and our families. We are really happy with our photo collection. Definitely reach out to Kris if you want some beautiful photographs!

    Ben Anderson

  • Kris is the best of the best! He always comes to shoots prepared with several shots in mind and is super adaptable to your preferences. He is SO GOOD with the camera and makes his subjects look effortless and natural. Kris is also super patient and never makes me feel rushed when trying to capture a particular shot. I absolutely loved working with Kris and highly recommend his photography to everyone looking to capture something beautiful!

    Christina Wellen