Wedding photographer in north carolina & michigan
Insights that will make your experience easy.
An approach with style, vision and purpose.
Your moments are what we care most about. So, our fine-tuned approach sustains your story with an enduring aesthetic and an environment that invites you to settle in.
wedding photographer in raleigh, NC & Birmingham, MI
I'm Olivia Wenzel
Editorial photographer & educator documenting well-designed experiences.
Inspired by your admiration for one another. Mindful of cultural traditions — from around the world, and your family. Often walking 8+ miles to sightsee and find the best “vegan food near me” that a search can offer.
Vegan, dog person, minimalist. Every day includes a pack walk with my partner and our three dogs. I spent most of my childhood in South Korea and eventually moved to Michigan where I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology and began my photography career. My team and I travel often between the Carolinas and Michigan — appreciative of Carolina’s more subtle winters and Michigan’s lake scenery. You can also catch me on the tennis court — I grew up playing violin and piano, but always wanted to learn tennis.
Meet Our
Resident Photographer
Michelle Lippert
We believe in more than just capturing beautiful weddings—we believe in creating opportunities. Our Resident Photographer Program is a win-win: it provides couples like you with wedding photography at a more accessible price, while also giving talented photographers real-world experience under an established brand.
This means you get the best of both worlds: true-to-color wedding images, exceptional service, and a seamless experience—all at a more budget-friendly rate.
Our Resident Photographers aren’t just any photographers—they’re carefully selected, service-oriented professionals who have trained within our brand. They’re passionate about their craft, eager to exceed expectations, and committed to delivering the same level of quality and experience that OWP is known for.
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to checklists, so nothing is left to chance.
Precision, from tailored (realistic) timeline
Cutting out cliches -
original stories are our favorite.
Resourcefulness, because being quick to act
makes your experience seamless.
Thorough understanding of composition,
storytelling, detail and family dynamics.
An Art of
Sustainability
We build legacies and yet, leave no trace. Within our work, you’ll find that every decision is made with a conscious intention to be kind to animals and to our planet.
You’ll notice a few subtle differences as we work together. From nylon camera straps to custom album covers made out of vegan suede leather, in addition to declining events in which animals are used for entertainment (with the exception of dogs who are quite evidently well taken care of when invited into your wedding party).
To put it simply, we serve you well while walking an eco-friendly path.
Enjoy a collection of elegant photographs that are remarkably in tune with your story.
