You're not just planning a wedding, you're living something you will never get back.
The quiet moments. The chaos. The way it actually felt.
That is what we are here for.
We'll guide you when you need it, step back when you don't and make sure you feel completely like yourself the entire time. No pressure. No awkwardness. ( And no weird "what do I do with my hands?!" energy.) At Olson Design Photography, we document your day with intention, blending emotion, movement and light into images that feel honest, cinematic, and entirely  yours.
So When you look back, you dont just see it.... you feel it. 


Capturing the art in your ordinary.


 For the couples who want their story 
to feel as real as it did
in the moment

Your Moments are Everything to us and honestly we're already a little excited

From the beginning, I found myself drawn to photographs.
As a little girl sitting in my grandmothers's room, I would flip through hundreds of photo albums, completely captivated by the moments inside them.
What stayed with me most were the ones that felt simple...the in between moments that didnt seem like much at the time but somehow meant everything.
Even then, I felt it...how a photograph could hold something real. Something lasting.
That feeling never left me.
It shaped the way I see the world, and its exactly how I see you on your wedding day. Not just the big moments, but the ones you did even realize were happening. 
Because those are the ones you will come back to every time..

As we ran after a life intentionally lived,

We fell in love with the art of being. 

and we wouldn't change a thing.

our story

Life is so beautiful.....and somehow it all moves faster than we expect.
We care deeply about the people we photograph and the stories they are living. Getting to come alongside you in a season like this is something we don't take lightly (like, at all).

You want to be present. You want it to feel real. You want photos that actually look like you and not some version of you you dont recognize..
That's exactly what inspires us. 
We'll document your day with intention, creativity and a deep respect for what it means, so you can fully live it, knowing its is being preserved in a way that lasts.
And somewhere along the way....well probably fall a little in love with your too. ( It happens everytime)


You’re here because you value the magic of the ordinary, 

and we're so honored.

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Perspectives from the Archives

kind words from past clients

I don't even know where to start with Olson Design Photography... literally every shot from our engagement photoshoot and our wedding day are beyond perfect! Whitney and her husband Michael were highly professional and equally enjoyable to be around. She was amazing at directing our awkward selves into beautiful poses, making it look as though we were naturals in front of the camera. Michael was awesome at capturing video clips of our big day and we look forward to watching our wedding day video in the years to come. They also know some beautiful spots around the Boone area for the perfect photo opportunity. Whitney and Michael work together so well and we really enjoyed having them both a part of our wedding team! 10/10 recommend!

Becca Addington

Literally cannot say enough about Whitney. She is everything from professional to creative to kind to hilarious. My fiance Ben and I booked her for engagement photos soon after we got engaged. We wanted a snow shoot and she was pumped for that! It would never work out for us to make it to Boone in the snow (covid, sickness, too much snow to drive in). She was super patient and so so flexible with us. We brainstormed more ideas and she was down to try whatever we through at her! I think what sets Whitney apart is not only her artistic eye and ability to produce beautiful photographs, but her warmth during the session. She makes you feel safe to be yourself and she is fully accepting. It's hard to feel comfortable in front of a camera when you're not used to it, but that was never once an issue for us. Seriously, book her today. We've already purchsed a family shoot later this year and we can't wait!

Brianna Elder

Whitney and Michael are incredibly talented and we feel so fortunate that we were lucky enough to be able to book them for our wedding. I remember being so excited when I found out they were available for our date. Olson Design Photography was my first pick photographer and as soon as you said you were available, I knew we were going with you. We hadn’t even interviewed other photographers, we just wanted to work with you!You guys did not disappoint! Not only are the photos even more beautiful than we could’ve hoped for, but you creatively and perfectly captured all of the details. On top of being the most amazing photographer, neither Tim nor I were prepared for how much of a HBIC you were going to be! Looking back, I don’t know how we would’ve gotten through the day without you! You were always there making sure we were on schedule, had food or a drink and keeping the night moving. You played such an important role in our day and we are forever grateful.

Grace + Tim

My fiancé and I had our engagement photos done by Whitney and had the best overall experience. Let me just start off by saying this woman has one of the best personalities I have ever known. She is bubbly, energetic, kind, and so much fun. She actually cares about getting to know her clients and it becomes a friendship the moment you start talking to her. We emailed back and forth and she asked me questions about me and my fiancé. I told her we liked spicy food and loved going to winery’s and she shows up to our session with a gift of wine and hot sauce.The actual session itself was so much fun. She made us feel so comfortable, played music and just had us laughing constantly. I felt like a superstar by her hype comments throughout the session. I was expecting it to be a few weeks before we got our photos back but she sent me them in a few days and words can’t describe how perfect they turned out!

Maddie Beshears

Whitney and Michael absolutely outdid themselves throughout our whole wedding planning process. We will forever cherish our engagement photos and wedding photos. They went above and beyond on our wedding day - from making sure we had full drinks to giving me hand warmers to hold with my bouquet to showing us sneak peeks during before the reception even started. They captured every detail so perfectly. We will forever be grateful for Whitney and Michael!!!!

Ryn Davanport

bring us along

We're so excited to be a small part of something so meaningful in your life. 
Your relationship, everything that's led you here is worth remembering in a way that feels honest and lasting,
Your wedding day isnt just a celebration.....its a collection of moments you will come back to for the rest of your life .
And we're here to make sure those moments feel just as real years from now as they do right now.

tell us about your day

Your story already matters to us.

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