Business Details
Award-Winning Wedding & Portrait Photography in Durham, NC
I founded Sean True Photography with a passion for visual storytelling rooted in my background in photojournalism. As a Professional Photographers of America Certified Professional Photographer and Photographic Craftsman, I specialize in capturing life's most significant moments with artistic integrity. My studio serves couples and families across North Carolina, including Asheville, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, and Raleigh, offering tailored wedding, portrait, and commercial photography services. With over a decade of experience, I combine technical expertise with a personalized approach to create heirloom-quality images that preserve your unique story. My team and I prioritize client experience, offering custom albums, digital galleries, and a lifetime guarantee on all products.Based in Durham, NC, I bring a fun, collaborative energy to every session while maintaining the highest professional standards. My work has been recognized through industry awards, and I remain committed to evolving my craft through continuous learning. Whether photographing weddings, families, or corporate headshots, I focus on authenticity and emotional resonance. My goal is to provide not just photographs, but lasting legacies that future generations will cherish. Outside of photography, I actively engage with the local community through Durham Bulls baseball games and craft beer events.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Photography
Headshot Sessions
Family Portraits
Personal Branding
Highlights and features
- We offer PPA-certified professional photography with artistic storytelling expertise
- Our team provides personalized service for weddings, families, and businesses
- We deliver heirloom-quality products with a lifetime guarantee
- Our Durham-based studio serves all of North Carolina including Raleigh and Charlotte
- We combine technical excellence with a fun, client-focused approach
Associations and certifications
- Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
- Photographic Craftsman
What people say
Compelling photography
Artistic talent
Personalized service
Heirloom quality
Fun experience
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with artistic storytelling approach. Our services include timeline planning, multiple photographers, and heirloom albums. Clients receive high-resolution digital files with printing rights and lifetime product guarantees. We specialize in capturing emotional moments and details that preserve your unique celebration.
Family Portraits
On-location family photography capturing authentic connections. Sessions focus on natural interactions at meaningful locations like homes or parks. Includes 1.5-hour sessions with professional editing. Ideal for preserving generational memories through compelling visual storytelling in Durham and surrounding areas.
Headshot Sessions
Creating impactful headshots for personal branding and business needs. Available in-studio or on-location with multiple package options. Services include styling guidance and professional retouching. Designed to enhance professional image for entrepreneurs and corporate clients across North Carolina.
Personal Branding
Comprehensive branding photography sessions capturing business identity. Includes product photography and marketing content creation. Full-day sessions produce cohesive visual assets for digital marketing. Helps establish professional credibility through curated imagery for websites and social media platforms.
Micro Weddings
Specialized coverage for smaller weddings with packages starting at 2-hour sessions. Includes key photo moments and timeline customization. Offers flexibility to add premium options like second photographers and highlight videos while maintaining personalized attention to detail.
People
Sean True
Owner & Lead Photographer
Award-winning PPA-certified photographer specializing in visual storytelling. 10+ years experience capturing weddings, families, and brands. Durham-based with national recognition for artistic approach and client service excellence.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, family portraits, professional headshots, and personal branding sessions. Our services include full-day coverage, custom albums, and digital galleries.
Do you photograph LGBTQ+ weddings?
Yes, we proudly serve all couples with inclusive wedding photography that celebrates love in every form. Our portfolio includes numerous same-sex and LGBTQ+ weddings.
What's included in wedding collections?
All collections include 8+ hours of coverage, two photographers, edited high-resolution images, custom albums, print release, and online galleries with lifetime product guarantees.
How do you handle family portrait sessions?
We conduct sessions on-location at your home or meaningful locations, focusing on authentic moments. Sessions last 1.5 hours with a $150 session fee.
What headshot packages are available?
Our headshot packages range from $199 for basic sessions to $459 for premium packages with multiple looks and retouching options, available in-studio or on-location.
