Serving the Carolinas
$3,800 starting price
Wilmington, NC based - Serving all of the Carolinas
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Colette Van Hooft
OWNER & HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
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Based in Wilmington, NC, Colette Van Hooft Photography is a wedding photography company specializing in natural, true to color imagery with a touch of nostalgia for photos that will never go out of style. The company is owned by professional photographer Colette, who boasts over six years of experience documenting magical wedding moments. Colette and her team bring a wealth of passion and enthusiasm to the table, ensuring that newlyweds have a fantastic experience.
The company serves couples throughout the Carolinas, focusing on the eastern regions, but Colette will travel throughout North and South Carolina for her couples. Colette's interest in photography started over a decade ago while traveling the world, and her hobby soon became a full-time pursuit. Through hard work and dedication, she endeavors to give couples a meaningful album from their big day and not just images to be left on your hard drive for years.
All wedding packages offered by Colette Van Hooft Photography are A la carte. This offers so much customization to fit your exact budget and needs.
Prices & packages
Photography Package
$1,000 starting price
Photography Package
$1,000 starting price
2 hours
2 hours
Second Photographer
Second Photographer
35mm Film
35mm Film
Complimentary Engagement Session
Complimentary Engagement Session
Elopements Collection
$3,800 starting price
Elopements Collection
$3,800 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
Second Photographer
Second Photographer
35mm Film
35mm Film
Complimentary Engagement Session
Complimentary Engagement Session
Wedding Investment
$3,800 starting price
Wedding Investment
$3,800 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
Second Photographer
Second Photographer
35mm Film
35mm Film
Complimentary Engagement Session
Complimentary Engagement Session
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- Photography Package$1,000 starting pricePhotography Package$1,000 starting price2 hours2 hoursSecond PhotographerSecond Photographer35mm Film35mm FilmComplimentary Engagement SessionComplimentary Engagement Session
- Elopements Collection$3,800 starting priceElopements Collection$3,800 starting price8 hours8 hoursSecond PhotographerSecond Photographer35mm Film35mm FilmComplimentary Engagement SessionComplimentary Engagement Session
- Wedding Investment$3,800 starting priceWedding Investment$3,800 starting price8 hours8 hoursSecond PhotographerSecond Photographer35mm Film35mm FilmComplimentary Engagement SessionComplimentary Engagement Session
- Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
- Couples usually spend $2,400
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Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Film Photography
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Printed Proofs
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Colette Van Hooft
Owner & Head Photographer
With over ten years experience photographing people and seven years experience in the wedding photography industry, I think it's safe to say that this is my biggest passion in life. I love that my couples choose and trust me to capture their sweetest and most important memories, and continue to come back to me for more life events even after their wedding day is over. I love playing with light and composition, as well as chasing raw moments and being adventerous with my couples to create the most authentic and emotional images.
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5.0
out of 5.013 reviews
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Colette is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional photography services at weddings. Reviewers highlight her professionalism, punctuality, knowledge, and ability to capture both posed and natural shots. Clients appreciate her communication, responsiveness, and the beautiful memories she creates. Despite a few hiccups, Colette's work is described as exceeding expectations, with stunning photos delivered promptly. Many reviewers express gratitude and plan to recommend her to family and friends, emphasizing their satisfaction with her services.Review photos
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Chey G
5.0
8/16/2024
My husband and I absolutely LOVE and ADORE Colette. We wanted a photographer that could capture documentary style photos but could also direct you to get the best shoot possible. Let me tell you… Colette absolutely delivered. We had some much fun with her during our engagement shoot and on our wedding day. We have already decided that we will travel to her for all of our photography needs. She is simply an artist and will exceed your expectations.
Sarah M
5.0
11/09/2023
Colette and Amber did our wedding photos and wow, I am truly in awe. Both of them were punctual, professional, and kept everyone on schedule the whole night. Very knowledgeable in terms of which shots would look best and took so much stress off my shoulders in the process. Plus she got our sneak peek to us within a week, which were absolutely stunning. Cannot wait to see the finished product! Colette has been super responsive throughout the whole process and took time to make sure everything was exactly how I wanted it. I cannot thank these ladies enough!! I definitely recommend Colette for any professional photos, 10/10!!
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Inez B
5.0
1/24/2023
Colette is absolutely amazing and definitely has an eye for the lens. We hired her for our September wedding in 2022 and we couldn’t have made a better decision. She kept in contact with us and stayed on schedule the entire time all while making sure we didn’t feel overwhelmed or stress. The photos were breathtaking and every time I look at our photos it feels like I’m reliving our big day again. We are so thankful for her and will definitely recommend her to all of our family and friends!
Jaime I
5.0
1/01/2023
My husband and I fell in love with Colette’s work after looking through so many photographers for our wedding day. We love that her vibe is classic and natural. She was super easy to get along with and always really responsive throughout the process. My family also commented on how great she was on our wedding day. We are extremely happy that we chose her!
Kaylie J
5.0
12/31/2022
Working with Colette was a dream. She is the absolute sweetest person and she really went with the flow when we had multiple hiccups throughout our day that were out of everyone's control. She made sure we got in everything that I wanted and helped take my mind off of the chaos. My pictures that I received were phenomenal. We had a six hour wedding package and we got WAY more photos than I expected. She also sent us a cute little personalized USB with all of our photos in a box. I think they are included in all of her packages. We also has a second photographer added on to our package which was helpful during the getting ready and to get different angles throughout the day. We are really happy with how everything turned out and will definitely recommend Colette to our friends and family.
Maddie M
5.0
12/30/2022
Just received my gallery and I’m literally crying happy tears. I’m so thankful that I chose Colette for our wedding. From the moment we first spoke, I could tell she is very experienced at photography and shooting weddings. I immediately felt at ease with her. She delivered beyond our expectations and I’m so grateful for her! I will definitely be using her again!
Shamar W
5.0
11/17/2022
Collette is very professional and made our day special. She is so sweet from the first time I reached out to her down to our big day. Her work speaks for itself. My engagement pictures and my sneak pic wedding pics were amazing. Even though on my wedding day she couldn't make it she had her assistant step in and she did an amazing job.
Tiffany S
5.0
2/04/2022
Punctual, professional and creative. Colette Van Hooft gave us an amazing experience and some beautiful photos. She paid great attention to detail and I highly recommend her to anyone who is searching for a photographer for their special day. Thank you Colette!
Amanda K
5.0
1/13/2022
We loved having Colette as our photographer for our wedding! She has so much experience and was a wealth of knowledge when we needed help making decisions for our big day. She is super comfortable to work with and is really good at having a combination of posed and natural/candid shots. By the end of the night we forgot we were even having our pictures taken because she was just so fun to hang out with. We can’t thank Colette enough for all of the beautiful memories she created for us ❤️
Ashley G
5.0
1/02/2022
I was nervous about finding the right wedding photographer because I knew that it would be one of the most important aspects of my day. As soon as I talked to Colette on the phone I just felt like she was the right one for us. She was so down to earth and put us at ease with all of our concerns. We had an engagement session included in our package and I’m so glad we did because we got the chance to know Colette in a relaxed and fun environment. On our wedding day she was like the glue holding everything together through the chaos. We didn’t have a wedding planner and Colette really stepped up with helping keep us in order and on time. We are BEYOND obsessed with our wedding photos and always get so many compliments. We recommend Colette to everyone and can’t wait to use her again!
Erica S
5.0
12/29/2021
Working with Colette was wonderful. She did our engagement photos as well as our wedding photos. I do not like my pictures taken and Colette made me feel comfortable and both my husband and I had so much fun. It was easy to pose for the engagement photos and the editing made them perfect. She had great ideas and locations. The day of the wedding went so smoothly. Colette was available all day. She took pics getting ready as well as the ceremony and the small reception afterwards. I could not have asked for a better photographer and hope to do family photos with her sometime soon. She is a kind soul with a wonderful talent!
Hallie G
5.0
12/29/2021
We hired Colette for our November 2020 wedding, and we couldn’t be happier! We created a timeline together and a list of “must have” shots. The day went smoothly, she was so fun and comfortable to be around. I am obsessed with every picture from our wedding day.
Jessica S
5.0
12/24/2021
Colette was the best photographer for our wedding! Our pictures came out AMAZING and she is so sweet! She is also so professional! She helped make our wedding the best day ever! We are so happy we got to work with her and recommend her to anyone for any photos they may need!
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