Your Wedding Day Photographer & Ally
NC
Travels up to 100 miles See details
Kalypso Burley
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The day that you exchange vows with the love of your life should one filled with peace, love, pure bliss...and a whole lot of fun! As your wedding Photographer, I don't stop at creating timeless photos for you, my mission extends to offering you a sense of peace and showing you that a wedding/elopement day doesn't have to be stressful. Photography began as a passion for me and I make sure to hold on tight on to that and bring that passion into every event, every couple I photograph.
We will always direct you every step of the way into those epic, must-have romantic poses, but for the most part, we use silly prompts & guided interaction to draw out those natural smiles & emotions for a more natural, authentic feel.
Here at Kalypso Photography - love is love, everybody is welcome & celebrated! Home base is in small town Rutherfordton, but give us any excuse to travel and our bags are packed!
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Documentary
Lifestyle
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2022.2021.2020.
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Meet the team
Kalypso Burley
Owner
I am a FL 👉🏼 NC transplant who recently gave up the tiny home life because I bring home too many animals.🙃 Luckily, I managed to snag the most patient man who not only puts up with the zoo, but also helps me carry my photo gear lol. We live somewhat communally with some family and friends & when we aren't spending time with them, I can almost always be found parked in front of some live music with a cold beer in hand (preferably an IPA). I value experiences over things & believe that breakfast food should always be served all day.
Reviews
5.0
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Kalypso is an exceptional, professional, and personable photographer who goes above and beyond, traveling far, hiking with couples, and handling reschedules or gear issues. She’s calming, communicative, and makes clients feel like friends while capturing stunning candid and formal shots. Highly recommended.Review photos
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Tatum G
5.0
5/21/2026
Kalypso was the BEST photographer we could’ve asked for. She hiked up a freaking mountain with us for our elopement and did like a 7 hr wedding day shoot for us 3 days later! She m...
ade us feel like family, super easy to talk to and work with. She was the least stressful thing about executing and planning a wedding! We don’t live near her but would be more than happy to use her services again!
Brendan S
5.0
11/09/2025
Kalypso did our pictures for put engagement and wedding and they turned out great! She was friendly and easy to work with. She worked with us to reschedule our engagement photos a...
fter out initial plan has to change due to a hurricane. The candid shots during our wedding reception turned out very well as did the more formal portraits. The gallery was easy to use and share pictures.
Any questions?
Julia C
5.0
9/17/2025
Kalypso was an absolute dream to work with! This was a destination wedding for us—we’re from Vermont and got married in Clyde, NC—and she went above and beyond. She drove two hours...
to our ceremony and reception site, then another 30 minutes to our after-party at our Airbnb, all with the most easygoing and professional attitude. One of my favorite moments of the entire day was a private prayer with my husband, Joel. Kalypso set it up perfectly so he couldn’t see me before the ceremony, and it ended up being the most special part of the day—all thanks to her. It wasn’t even part of her job description, but she made it happen. On top of it all, she made us feel so comfortable, like a close friend was behind the camera. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer—or person—to share our day with!
Response from Kalypso Photography on 09/18/2025
Okayyyy you got me all choked up over here, girl!! Thank you so much for your sweet review...
and for making me feel like one of the crew, Julia. You and Joel were amazing to work with, I had so much fun! It was a PERFECT day…one I’ll be raving about for a long time! 💜
Alli F
5.0
12/31/2024
Kalypso is hands down the best vendor we had for our wedding. She’s so personable, so easy to talk to and get to know! When my wife and I went to Asheville for our engagement photo...
s, we thought we’d have to reschedule because Kalypso’s camera was still in the shop (through no fault of her own). She found a way to get her hands on another camera and we had the best time together creating magic. Fast forward to our wedding and Kalypso was one of the most calming yet uplifting presences in the room all day. She was able to capture moments from our day that I didn’t realize were happening and now I’ll never forget. We even snuck away during the reception to do a little ~spicy~ photoshoot with my wife and she made us so comfortable that we were able to have fun and let loose. When we got our pictures back my wife and I cried. They were so beautiful we couldn’t believe our eyes. Kalypso is truly an artist and will have your back through your whole time together. My wife and I have already decided that for any life events that need pictures, Kalypso’s our girl! Will happily make the drive to work with her anytime.
Kassandra S
5.0
12/30/2024
I couldn't have asked for a better photographer than Kalypso for my wedding! The wedding day itself went by so fast but thanks to Kalypso we'll have the memories in photos that wil...
l last a lifetime. She was very professional and took time to discuss our vision for our wedding day well in advance to make sure our dream day was captured perfectly. Leading up to the wedding, day of and after she was quick to respond and verified any and all details which made communication easy and effortless. While weddings are both joyous and stressful occasions, I had zero stress when it came to her as our photographer. She was so caring and went the extra mile above and beyond all of my expectations. She took such good care of us and we had so much fun, it was like spending the weekend with an old lifelong friend. When it comes to planning your wedding, the easiest decision you can make is picking Kalypso for your photographer. Excited to use her services in the future as well! Absolutely recommend, 100000/10!
Response from Kalypso Photography on 12/30/2024
Kassandra, your wedding was a DREAM! Such an honor to have played a role in your big day, ...
I’d do all over again and again! Thanks for being such a delight to work with and always supporting 🫶🏼
Erin S
5.0
6/07/2023
Absolute blast to work with. Great response time to request and very flexible with scheduling. Kalypso did an amazing job on our engagement session and wedding. Highly recommend
Courtney H
5.0
3/23/2023
Finding the right photographer for your wedding day is an important decision. My husband and I spoke with several before meeting Kalypso. We both walked away from our first convers...
ation with her knowing we had found the right person. We felt comfortable with her immediately, which is vital since she followed us around for our entire wedding day. We love all our photos and thoroughly enjoyed working with her. I can’t say enough about Kalypso. Not only is she a fantastic photographer but a wonderful human! She was so easy to work with and fun to be around, and I highly recommend her as the photographer for your next major life event!
Response from Kalypso Photography on 03/28/2023
Courtney, I can't thank you enough for your kind words! I am so glad you & Mike chose me a...
s your photographer - it's been such a treat working with you both and let's be honest - your wedding was not only stunning but an absolute BLAST! You guys rock! <3
Paige P
5.0
12/23/2022
We are not exaggerating when we say Kaly was such a godsend, for what ended up being a particularly chaotic wedding day. Not only did she do an incredible job taking gorgeous pictu...
res while easing our awkwardness as much as possible, she jumped in whenever she could to find people, ask questions and generally help the day progress smoothly. She is down to earth and kind and is so good at working with people who aren’t comfortable in front of the camera. I can’t imagine what our wedding would have been without her!
Response from Kalypso Photography on 12/24/2022
PAIGE 😭 The universe really tried all of us that day, but we def came out on top of that ...
one! So happy I was able to capture such a beautiful & fun day, thank you so much for your kind words! 💜 Give Peppercorn a smooch for me!!
Laura M
5.0
7/28/2022
I cannot praise Kalypso enough for the wonderful work she did not only for our wedding photos but our engagement photos. I normally hate having my photo taken but she made the proc...
ess fun and easy. I cannot recommend her enough and I love the photos she got of my family, friends, and dog.
Response from Kalypso Photography on 12/24/2022
Thank you so much Laura!! We had such a great time celebrating with you, I still talk abou...
t how beautiful your details were! 😍
Leaders C
5.0
1/14/2022
Of all of our wedding vendors, Kaly was possibly our favorite. She was extremely professional as well as fun. We were both initially camera shy but she made us very comfortable and...
captured genuine moments. She went above and beyond assisting with things beyond just photography. As stressful as the day was, she ensured we stayed nice and calm allowing us to have a blast. Besides Kaly having a wonderful presence and personality, her photos also captured the day beautifully. She manages to snag great pictures at every turn without being intrusive. Leading up to the wedding, she was responsive and very helpful planning out our day to help make sure we got all the pictures we wanted and still had plenty of time to party. I would recommend her to all of my closest friends and family.
Laura H
5.0
1/13/2022
We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! All our guests and bridal party loved her just as much as we did. Kalypso makes you feel so comfortable and at ease, not to mentio...
n that her pictures are EPIC! She is a vendor turned friend and I literally could not recommend her enough. Her packages are such a good deal and she’s worth every penny…and MORE
Response from Kalypso Photography on 01/13/2022
😭 love you girl! Thank you so much for your sweet words ❤️
Natasha P
5.0
8/15/2021
Kalypso is AMAZING. She is so kind, professional and knowledgeable. We hired her for our wedding and she was the full package. Besides being amazingly accommodating, she was easy t...
o contact and really cared about making our day the most special. She is also an animal lover and we couldn't imagine hiring any other photographer. She will always have our business!!
Alana W
5.0
8/01/2021
Kali was amazing. I chose her because I felt like she got more candid photos rather than staged and posed photos. I can look back at our pictures and really remember those moments....
She was so flexible when it started raining and made sure to get the shots we wanted.
Response from Kalypso Photography on 08/14/2021
YOU are amazing! Thank you so much for your sweet words, Alana! I had so much fun celebrat...
ing and dodging rain rain drops with you & Isaac!!
Elizabeth T
5.0
7/02/2021
You won’t regret hiring Kali! Working with her leading up to our wedding day was a relief. I was already stressed and she made the process easy and relaxed. She also took the most ...
beautiful photos. 10/10 recommend!
Response from Kalypso Photography on 08/14/2021
Thank you so much Liz!! It was such a lovely day, and that boat ride was the ultimate endi...
ng!! <3
Mallory W
5.0
6/29/2021
Kalypso was beyond amazing for our wedding day. Where do I start, besides saying you should book her now 😉. She captured each personality perfectly in our photos (including our t...
wo dogs) and overall made us feel relaxed and happy. She was beyond flexible (seeing as we had to reschedule quite a few times with covid) and then made my vision come to life with laid back ease when we finally got to take our first look photos at the FOY. She is a joy to work with-and I feel so lucky to have found her!! Oh and our pictures are absolutely stunning.
Response from Kalypso Photography on 07/01/2021
You're amazing! Thanks so much Mallory!!!
Allison C
5.0
1/22/2021
Nothing but wonderful things to say about Kalypso! She captured our engagement photos and wedding pictures so beautifully everything down to the little details. Looking through th...
e pictures brought so much emotion. She captured the most beautiful pictures even with the rain! I am sad it’s over because I truly loved working with her! You are the Best, Kali!
I hope to do many more photos with you!
Response from Kalypso Photography on 08/14/2021
Ahh thank you SO much Allie!!! I would go back to you wedding day in a HEART BEAT - so muc...
h fun! Can't wait for some Night's of Lights photos ;)
Miranda W
5.0
7/11/2020
I can't even begin to explain how awesome Kalypso was through our entire process. She answered all of my questions from day one, and when we had to reschedule our entire wedding (w...
e actually changed the venue to a different state!), she worked with us and was patient and enthusiastic the entire time. My husband and I finally chose a small and intimate wedding, and she captured everything beautifully. I was nervous about "posing" but she made everything feel natural and sweet. The photos came out better than anything I could have ever dreamed of, and I am so grateful for her craft and the memories she captured for us that we will look back on for the rest of our lives. We are so grateful for her infectious enthusiasm and professionalism, and we look forward to using her in the future for other photo opportunities. I would not have chosen any other person to be with us on our day, and I highly recommend her to everyone!
Breeana W
5.0
7/02/2020
She made us feel so comfortable and got real laughs out of us for beautiful engagement and wedding photos! All of the family loved her too and the pictures came out more than lovel...
y!
James B
5.0
5/27/2020
Working with Kalypso Photography was as easy as it gets! Kali was extremely attentive to the kinds of photos we wanted and made us feel at ease throughout the whole wedding process...
. Day of, she went above and beyond expectations and worked with us to make sure we got the dream wedding picture we wanted. She has an incredible eye for capturing the moment and you could feel the emotions from each picture! She knew just how to pose us to make us look our best and captures some beautiful candid shots that we’ll cherish forever! If you want the best photos possible, I would recommend Kalypso Photography!
Response from Kalypso Photography on 05/28/2020
Awe JAMES!!! Working with you guys was a literal dream. Thank you SO much for your kind w...
ords! You guys rock!
Kali K
5.0
5/27/2020
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER!!! She went above and beyond expectations when our wedding was cancelled last minute due to Covid-19. She was so supportive and flexible to whatever we wante...
d to do in regards to changing our date, and she even agreed to shoot a last minute elopement with just a few close friends and family. She responded so quickly and did everything she could to help. As an out of state bride it was so important to find vendors that responded quickly and could answer any questions I had since I wasn’t local, and Kali was exactly that! She was easy going and so much fun! She made everyone feel so relaxed and comfortable. The photos turned out better than I ever could have imagined! She had a great eye and caught so many precious moments that we can look back on for the rest of our lives. I can’t imagine the stress of trying to get a last minute photographer in the middle of a pandemic, Kali solved all of my problems! If you’re looking for the kindest soul on earth to photograph the most important day of your life and want a 100% guarantee that the photos will be beautiful, you won’t have any anxieties about getting what you pay for, and that she will make you feel totally at ease the whole day then I 10/10 recommend her!
Response from Kalypso Photography on 05/28/2020
Omg why are you so perfect 😭 Thank you so much girl, your wedding was a total dream - des...
pite COVID trying to sabotage it - and feel so blessed to have been able to be a part of it. ❤️
Tori F
5.0
5/26/2020
Kalypso photography did an amazing job of capturing every aspect of our wedding. We love every photo. She made us feel comfortable and took the time to capture every little moment....
We were so blessed to have her participate in our wedding with her team
Response from Kalypso Photography on 05/28/2020
Thank you x 29482728849!!!! Love the crap outta every last one of you!
Sarah M
5.0
5/26/2020
This wedding photographer is amazing! She has different packages to choose from and is very flexible and willing to work with you on special shots or anything you want! Once you me...
et her, it will feel like you've been friends for years. She makes it a fun experience while capturing the best shots. My wedding photos are perfect!
Response from Kalypso Photography on 05/28/2020
YOU’RE perfect!!! Thank you so much for your sweet words girl! ❤️❤️
Jaimie C
5.0
1/02/2020
Kalypso did a phenomenal job at our daughter's wedding. Not only was she professional, her personality just made our experience so much better! She was just as excited about the we...
dding as we were! She was so easy to work with - she listened to our grand ideas and all of our silly changes :) and had a few surprises up her sleeve with photos we didn't even know we wanted! It came as a complete surprise when we received the photo album in the mail. We would highly recommend Kalypso for any event - we appreciate every bit of the process working with her, so glad we found her!!!
Response from Kalypso Photography on 01/09/2020
You guys are SO awesome! It was such a great working with you all. Thank you so much for y...
our sweet words!! ❤️
Emerson S
5.0
11/28/2019
Kali is a wonderful photographer and person in general. We had her do our maternity/ birthing/ and new baby photos. Every time she is patient and listens to what we had in mind so ...
that way she can make it happen. She has a few techniques that are able to get people out of the usual “photo smiles” and into a more natural smile so the picture looks like it was taken without us even knowing. I would definitely recommend her to anyone for anything
Response from Kalypso Photography on 12/10/2019
Oh Em I just saw this!!! Thank you so much for the awesome review, it means the world! Can...
’t wait for Christmas Photos with you guys next week 🤗
Ceara P
5.0
10/13/2019
Kaly was the most perfect photographer for us as a couple AND our vision. She was an absolute delight to work with and we enjoyed some really fun conversation. She was the first an...
d only photographer I met with bc we instantly hit it off. She made the entire process so simple. She was easy to get along with, easy to reach, and was very receptive to my concerns and desires AND delivered. Fully recommend this talented little firecracker!
Response from Kalypso Photography on 10/14/2019
My lil Pisces sista! Your wedding is still one of my favs to date. I’m so thankful the sta...
rs aligned and brought us together to work with each other! ❤️ thanks for your sweet words, lady!
Patricia C
5.0
6/12/2019
Kali from Kalypso Photography is a lovely person and amazing professional, very good to work with. She is very responsive over text, calls and e-mails and provides pictures fast. S...
he went above and beyond giving my husband and I pictures ideas, I can't get tired of looking at them. I'm thankful for Kalypso Photography and highly recommend it.
Wendy W
5.0
3/17/2019
We did our engagement shoot with Kalypso back in February and it was a great time. We are both kind of camera shy so we were worried that our photos would come out looking really a...
wkward, but Kalypso was really good at making us feel comfortable and we ended up with a bunch of great pictures. She was also happy to work with us to get some shots that we wanted to put on our Save the Date cards. Thanks again Kalypso!
Response from Kalypso Photography on 03/20/2019
Thank so much Wendy! It was definitely a great time - and I’ve used that spot so much alre...
ady! So glad you guys love your photos ❤️
Kim R
5.0
2/03/2019
It was important for us to find the perfect fit for our needs in a wedding photographer. With Kalypso Photography we found just that. With a warm, kind hearted personality Kali wa...
s perfect. She captured our Wedding Day with images far superior than we expected. All the details big and small were captured for us to now look back in time and feel like we are there again. Her work speaks volumes.
Nikki T
5.0
1/28/2019
This women is amazing at what she does! She photographed my wedding. Everytime I flip through the picture it’s like reliving those moments over and over! I couldn’t have ask for a ...
better person to capture such a magical day.
Response from Kalypso Photography on 01/29/2019
Awe thank you so much! Your wedding was SO much fun! Thankful to have been a part of it ❤️
Joseph B
5.0
1/27/2019
We couldn't be more happy with any other photographer! Kali makes you feel comfortable and completely at ease with the process while still being a consummate professional. Thank yo...
u for a great experience!
Dora W
5.0
1/27/2019
Kali was absolutely wonderful. She was so wonderful in her directions and made it seem so easy. I'm very shy and awkward in front of the camera and she definitely eased that feelin...
g. Very lucky to have found her!!
Jordan V
5.0
1/26/2019
Kalypso was the perfect photographer for our outdoor wedding. She was on time and professional. We planned the wedding ourselves, so we weren't the type to have a detailed list of ...
all the photos we wanted. We couldn't have been happier with how she stepped in and captured all the magical moments and so much more. All the family members, all the emotions, the laughter, the love... you can feel it in the photos. She was also a delight to work with and made us all feel comfortable in front of the camera. She photographed one of my brothers weddings also. She was just awesome.
Response from Kalypso Photography on 01/26/2019
Ugghh right back in the feels! Your wedding gets me every time ❤️ thank you for the sweet ...
words!
Tracy M
5.0
1/25/2019
Kalypso photography is incredible! She has done my engagement, wedding, maternity and now does my daughters pictures. I highly recommend her to everyone, she makes you feel so comf...
ortable during the shoot and also makes it fun!
Mariah A
5.0
1/18/2019
Kalypso Photography did a FANTASTIC job photographing our wedding as well as our engagement photos. Kalypso was so great at putting us at ease and making the whole experience comfo...
rtable and fun! The entire experience from the day of to receiving the finished product was flawless. Thank you Kalypso Photagraphy for making our memories beautiful!
Taylor D
5.0
1/18/2019
Kalypso made us feel relaxed when we needed it, and was able to wrangle our big rowdy bridal party for the most amazing pictures of the most amazing day. I love this woman! Would c...
ompletely recommend her.
Ana C
5.0
1/18/2019
When choosing a photographer for my perfect day Kali was my first choice! She was amazing with everyone in my wedding party, family and friends. Her vision worked very well with mi...
ne and my now husband. I’m so happy to have had her be there on my side. If you’re looking for someone do yourself a favor and go with Kali!
Vincent C
5.0
1/17/2019
The absolute best for a great price. Friendly and experienced!
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