ParksPictures Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $4,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $2,000

About ParksPictures Photography

Michael Parks

Owner and Lead Photographer

Hi! I'm the owner and lead photographer at ParksPictures. I am passionate about getting to know each client and personally capturing their uniquely beautiful wedding story. My clients are my focus. I value serving others and creating art that brings a little more light into our world. I live in Charlotte with my wife, two daughters, and french bulldog Cletus.

I'm a Certified Professional Photographer (1 of only 4 in Charlotte), winner of the 2021 Couples Choice Award, and published in Photoshop User's Dec 2020 issue. (personal information protected by Zola) ranked me as a Top Wedding Photographer in Charlotte. I earned my bachelor's at Virginia Tech and MBA at UNC Chapel Hill.

Services

Bride-only session
Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Online proofing
Printing rights
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital
Film
Hybrid

Deliverables

Digital files
Digital rights
Online gallery
Printed enlargements
Same/next-day sneak-peek images
Video
Wedding album

Reviews

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Bride
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•Kristen H.•Aug 27
From the moment we first spoke with Mike, the owner of ParksPictures Photography, we knew we had found the perfect photographer for our wedding day. His communication style is professional, warm, and creative - he was a great listener and very proactive in understanding the specifics of our wedding to ensure he captured everything perfectly. Prior to the wedding Mike shared maps with us to understand the location of the photos and he also reached out to the church office manager to determine what was allowable in terms of photography during the ceremony. On the day of the wedding he provided excellent guidance during the posed family and friends photos, making the process seamless and enjoyable. The final photos are absolutely stunning - Mike has an incredible eye for detail and captured the love and joy of our special day in the most beautiful way. We are so grateful to have worked with Mike, and would highly recommend him to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
Response from vendor•Aug 27, 2025
Oh wow, what a wonderful review. This was the first thing I read this morning... thank you for making my day bright! I so loved getting to photograph your wedding at St. James the Greater and am grateful you choose me to be your photographer. Enjoy the day! Mike
ParksPictures is the way to go!
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•Alexa M.•Jan 4, 2025
From the moment my husband and I met with Mike at ParksPictures Photography, we knew we were in good hands. His friendly and thoughtful communication style put us at ease throughout the entire planning process and at our wedding. We couldn't be happier with how the experience went and how the photos turned out - Mike truly helped add so much happiness to our wedding day memories!
Response from vendor•Jan 7, 2025
Alexa!!! What a sweet sunprise to see your review in my Inbox. I have such wonderful memories of your wedding, and really appreciate you taking the time to share this review. I hope you all and your lovely families are doing great!
Mike's biggest fans
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•Will E.•May 5, 2023
Stop your photographer search and hire Mike ASAP!!! We hired Mike for our wedding, and he was literally the perfect man for the job. He was incredibly helpful, hardworking, made sure our interests were put first, the photos were stunning, and most importantly, he is a genuine, compassionate person who wanted the best for us.
Couldn't have picked a better photographer!
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•Jennifer•Feb 23, 2023
Mike and team were a DREAM to work with! Made us feel special and cared for on our day. We happened to have last minute rain spoil our outdoor ceremony and Mike was able to quickly adapt and pivot to accommodate. He has this easy-going style that puts everyone at ease to relax for the best pictures! Couldn't have imaged anyone better to capture our special day.

Preferred vendors of ParksPictures Photography

Venue

Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel

Venue

St. Gabriel Church, Charlotte NC

Charlotte, NC

Venue

Charlotte Country Club

Charlotte, NC

Typically, couples book me about 13 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.

While not required, and depending on the size and scope of your wedding, a second phootgrapher can be a benefit. I offer two great packages that include a second photographer.

Absolutely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. I also offer retouching services like blemish removal and teeth whitening for an additional charge.

No, I prefer focusing on photography only, so you can get the best wedding pictures possible.

My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, all your photos will be ready about 3-4 weeks after your wedding. I put a great detail of time and care into editing the raw files from your wedding into high-quality JPEGs, and this requires several dates of dedicated editing time.

You can expect about 50 quality images per hour of photographing. Keep in mind, this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors.

I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.

In my 10 years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve never cancelled a booking. In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my colleagues or my contracted assistant.

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ParksPictures Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Elopement pricing

About ParksPictures Photography

Michael Parks

Services

Services

Photo formats

Deliverables

Reviews

Bride

ParksPictures is the way to go!

Mike's biggest fans

Couldn't have picked a better photographer!

Preferred vendors of ParksPictures Photography

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