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.
We document your day with intention, emotion, movement, and light, blended into images that are honest, cinematic, and entirely yours. We will guide you when you need it and disappear when you don't.
So when you look back, you don't just see it.
You feel it.
As a little girl, I would sit in my grandmother's room flipping through hundreds of albums. The photographs that stayed with me weren't the posed ones. They were the in between moments that didn't seem like much at the time, and somehow meant everything.
That feeling shaped how I see the world, and it is exactly how I will see you on your wedding day.
Life moves faster than any of us expect. You want to be present for it. You want it to feel real. And you want photographs that actually look like you....not some polished version of yourself you don't recognize.
So we will document your day with intention, creativity and a deep respect for what it means and you can fully live it, knowing that it is being preserved in a way that lasts.
And somewhere along the way, we will probably fall a little in love with you too. (It happens every time.)
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!!!!
We photograph a limited number of weddings each year on the East Coast and beyond. We will go where ever your day takes you.
Shot on digital and medium format film, edited with intention and made to feel just as real decades from now as they do right now.
It was a beautiful day filled to the brim with special heartfelt moments. Both Evelyn and Dylan love their families and friends so much and made sure to include the sweetest gifts and moments with them.
Victoria and Worths wedding was held at the historic 255 Milledge in Athens GA. The venue is very close to the University of Georgia, which was perfect because where their love story began!
Lyndsey and Thomas's day was the kind we love most, full of people who clearly adore them and moments that didn't need any staging to be beautiful.