Marked by Grace Productions

Photography & Video Production

North Carolina and Virginia

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5.0

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Photographer

Pristine quality

Seasoned with weddings

Marc and his team were absolutely incredible to work with! They shot both our engagement photos and our wedding photos in the Raleigh, North Carolina area, and we truly could not recommend them more. We did our engagement photos at the North Carolina Museum of Art, and Marc absolutely went above and beyond to make both me and my husband feel comfortable in front of the camera. If you’re looking for gorgeous, well-edited, editorial-style photos, I would absolutely recommend them. Marc also continually went above and beyond throughout the entire process, sometimes staying later than we originally thought photos would take and giving me great recommendations on how to be well prepared for pictures, posing ideas, and little things that would help make sure I was so happy with the content we got. On the day of our wedding, we had a very long and tight timeline trying to pull off a big Indian wedding with two venues, a 450-person guest count, and lots of moving parts with different vendors, and we got so many compliments on how Marc and his team handled everything with ease. Again, they made us feel so natural and comfortable, and we will truly treasure our photos forever. Our videos are also really well done, and overall, he just has such a great team. Being a bride can be such an exciting but also stressful experience, and his team really makes you feel calm, taken care of, and confident that you’re going to get the best wedding pictures to look back on those memories. Lastly, his pricing was more than fair for everything that we received. It was such a great value, especially when you’re trying to save money anywhere you can in the wedding industry. I really could not recommend them more. They were genuinely one of my favorite vendors to work with, and we’re so thankful we chose Marc and his team!

Seema R.

5.0

We are so so happy we chose Marc to film our wedding! He was so kind and made sure he captured everything we wanted! My husband started crying when we watched our video. It is even better than we expected. If you need a videographer, Marc is the best!

Katelyn N.

5.0

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Looking for both photo and video coverage on your big day? Marc does it all!! Marc stands out as a professional who goes the extra mile to capture beautiful images and videos for you! He is helpful, caring, and makes you feel comfortable. Marc crafts portraits that truly captivate. When you work with Marc, you won't have to think about the right poses or angles, either. With the help of creative prompts, he makes sure you shine in front of the camera. Once your Marked by Grace images are fully edited, they'll be sent to you in high-quality digital files. In addition to wedding day photography, Marc offers engagement sessions and bridal portraits, capturing the heartfelt moments that happen even before you say, "I do."

6+ years in business

Speaks English, Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits

Day After Session

Engagement

Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Drone

Online Proofing

Photo

Printed Proofs

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Classic

Documentary

Dramatic

Lifestyle

Modern

Vintage

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Awards and Affiliations

2-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.

Join couples who chose award-winning vendors for their wedding

Meet the team

Marc Balmet

Owner - Primary Photographer/Videographer

Marc is a photo/video ninja! You will most likely find him running around with multiple cameras strapped to him while carrying another one, and manning several on tripods. He is passionate about weddings and goes above and beyond to capture your special day! He is upbeat, enthusiastic, and hardworking. He never stops. He has enless energy!

5.0

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26 reviews

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The photographer and his team were professional, organized, and calming, handling tight timelines and large multi-day events with ease. Reviewers praised stunning, well-edited photos and videos (including drone shots), fast turnaround, and responsive communication. Many said the service was excellent value and highly recommended for weddings.

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Seema R

8/18/2026

Marc and his team were absolutely incredible to work with! They shot both our engagement photos and our wedding photos in the Raleigh, North Carolina area, and we truly could not r...

ecommend them more. We did our engagement photos at the North Carolina Museum of Art, and Marc absolutely went above and beyond to make both me and my husband feel comfortable in front of the camera. If you’re looking for gorgeous, well-edited, editorial-style photos, I would absolutely recommend them. Marc also continually went above and beyond throughout the entire process, sometimes staying later than we originally thought photos would take and giving me great recommendations on how to be well prepared for pictures, posing ideas, and little things that would help make sure I was so happy with the content we got. On the day of our wedding, we had a very long and tight timeline trying to pull off a big Indian wedding with two venues, a 450-person guest count, and lots of moving parts with different vendors, and we got so many compliments on how Marc and his team handled everything with ease. Again, they made us feel so natural and comfortable, and we will truly treasure our photos forever. Our videos are also really well done, and overall, he just has such a great team. Being a bride can be such an exciting but also stressful experience, and his team really makes you feel calm, taken care of, and confident that you’re going to get the best wedding pictures to look back on those memories. Lastly, his pricing was more than fair for everything that we received. It was such a great value, especially when you’re trying to save money anywhere you can in the wedding industry. I really could not recommend them more. They were genuinely one of my favorite vendors to work with, and we’re so thankful we chose Marc and his team!

Katelyn N

7/21/2026

We are so so happy we chose Marc to film our wedding! He was so kind and made sure he captured everything we wanted! My husband started crying when we watched our video. It is even...

better than we expected. If you need a videographer, Marc is the best!

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Sara S

2/18/2026

Marc did such an excellent job photographing our wedding. He worked so efficiently that day. So many of our guests were incredibly impressed with him! The photos and videos turned ...

out beautifully and we are beyond happy with the service he provided. I’ll always have these amazing photos and videos to look back on- everything was captured perfectly. Thank you Marc!

Aryka M

10/13/2025

Mark is phenomenal! He was the perfect photographer to capture our day. Not only was he super patient as we had last minute changes to our timeline and family photo selections, but...

he also went out of his way to help fluff my dress and move items around to set up nicer shots. Even without us requesting a second shooter he didn’t miss a beat! He was everywhere, managing to capture special moments that only lasted seconds from multiple angles without being intrusive. The photos were beautiful and more than we could have hoped for. Would 100% work with him again on any special events in the future.

Jade W

7/25/2025

My husband and I cannot stop talking about how amazing Marked by Grace was! Marc met with us before the wedding to go over the photo questionnaire and timeline to make sure he was ...

prepared. Our package included a bridal portrait session but due to rain that got canceled. Marc had no problem adding this time to the day of the wedding to make sure we got our money’s worth. We made a Pinterest board for photo inspiration and Marc blew us away and got every single photo on that list! Marc and his assistant, Rachel, were everywhere getting pictures and videos. Rachel even helped bustle my dress. They made sure my husband’s drone photo and video dreams can to life. They also jumped at the request to take more photos we thought of on the spot! I could not recommend them enough!

Jaiden L

7/23/2025

Mark was such a wonderful photographer. Extremely friendly and professional throughout the entire process. Marks steps to ensure everything we wanted captured were extremely nice o...

n the day of the wedding, making sure nothing was forgotten. During the day Mark was very accommodating to us and pretty much following us around for however long we wanted during our couples shots. I would recommend Mark to anyone i know looking for a photographer for any occasion.

Charles B

7/20/2025

My husband and I got the biggest package, 10 hours, for our wedding (and also engagement pictures!)- and it was worth EVERY penny. Marked by Grace Productions are incredibly kind, ...

professional, and worked with us so well even though we had some special circumstances. Their communication was also excellent! I would argue that Marc undersells how incredible his pictures and videos truly are, and also how much thought they put into every shot. The drone shots are incredible, the quality is unmatched, & the quantity is so much more than we ever could have asked for. So blessed to have had such an amazing experience & that we have the pictures & videos forever! I never leave reviews ever, but I truly must recommend this company for everyone's special day. THANK YOU MARC!!!

Morgan G

6/13/2025

Got it—here’s a more personal, heartfelt version that feels like it’s really you speaking: ⸻ I can’t say enough good things about Marc and Marked by Grace Productions. He was jus...

t one week away from welcoming a new baby—yet you’d never know it. He showed up to our wedding with the calmest, kindest energy. Totally professional, easygoing, and patient in a way that honestly felt saintly. I found Marc based on a single review, took a leap, and I’m so glad I did. From the moment he arrived, I felt like we were in great hands. He was organized, thoughtful, and somehow captured everything without ever feeling intrusive. The photos are stunning—our guests keep commenting on how beautiful and well-edited they are. But the video? The video absolutely wrecked me (in the best way). It captured moments I didn’t even realize mattered until I watched it back. I’ve cried happy tears every time I’ve seen it. It’s so much more than I expected, and it’s worth every single penny. Marc gave us something we’ll treasure for the rest of our lives. I’ll always be grateful.

Laura W

6/01/2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Incredible Wedding Photographer! We couldn’t be more thrilled with our experience working with Marc ! From the very beginning, he was professional, kind, a...

nd truly passionate about capturing every special moment. On our wedding day, he was calm, organized, and blended in so effortlessly—you’d hardly know he was there, yet he somehow captured everything. The photos are absolutely stunning. Every shot tells a story, and he managed to catch the emotion, the joy, and all the little in-between moments we’ll cherish forever. He also made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera, which made the entire experience fun and natural. We are beyond grateful for the memories he captured and couldn’t recommend him more highly. If you’re looking for someone who’s not only incredibly talented but also a joy to work with—look no further. Thank you again, Marc , for giving us the gift of beautiful memories that will last a lifetime! - The McNaughtons

Jessica M

5/18/2025

I highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for a talented and passionate wedding photographer. He captured every thing you could want for your wedding and so much more. It was a ple...

asure working with him. I love all our photos.

Kathryn C

3/17/2025

Marc and his assistant did a wonderful job taking the photos for my wedding! We have so many wonderful photos! Marc captured our vision so well and my husband and I had a blast tak...

ing the photos! Our wedding party did as well! Marc and his assistant had so many really fun ideas for poses for the pictures! I would hire them again for any future event!

Aiesha W

2/08/2025

Working with Marc so far has been a dream ;). Quality photos are definitely an expenses you don't want to skimp on. Between his direction and focus and his wife's edits they are th...

e perfect duo!

Aliyah A

11/27/2024

We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Mark and his incredible team! From our engagement photos to our wedding day, they were absolutely phenomenal. Mark’s professionalism...

and attention to detail were unmatched, and his team worked seamlessly to ensure every moment was captured beautifully. Mark was the best communicator throughout the entire process—always responsive, organized, and genuinely invested in making sure everything was perfect. He was the one part of our wedding planning that I felt completely confident about, and he delivered above and beyond our expectations. The photos and videos are breathtaking! Mark and his team captured every key moment perfectly, and their guidance with poses made us feel so comfortable and confident. They have such a creative eye, and the results speak for themselves—we will cherish these memories forever. If you’re looking for a photographer who is professional, talented, and an absolute joy to work with, Mark and his team are the ones to choose. We can’t recommend them highly enough!

Kaysi B

11/04/2024

First, I’d like to say that we couldn’t have chosen a better photographer/videographer for our Wedding. All of our photos and videos turned out amazing. We’ve been getting so many ...

compliments on everything. Marc was very helpful with any questions we had and had a very quick response time. We appreciate everything they did for us! The quality of their work is outstanding! If I had to do it all over again Marc is who I’d choose to capture my day!

Arden H

11/01/2024

Marc was amazing! He provided timely responses to my questions leading up to the wedding, which always put me at ease and made me feel prepared. My venue was a tight space and Marc...

made videoing possible, with multiple angles and getting creative to record the ceremony. He also listened to my concerns about odd angles for pictures and captured the day beautifully!! As I spent quite a bit of the wedding day with Marc, he was caring, quick, and somehow got the whole day with one shooter! PLUS we got all of our photos (900+) and the video of our ceremony back in a week!! I'd highly recommend Marked by Grace for any wedding or event!!

Cash W

10/27/2024

Marc was incredible from start to finish. His professionalism put my wife and I at ease and all of our guests. We purchased a package of wedding day photos, bridal portraits and vi...

deo highlights. Marc not only delivered but went above and beyond our expectations. If you’re in the Raleigh area I highly recommend Marked by Grace Productions.

Brandi M

10/23/2024

Marc was a joy to work with for our wedding! He was very personable and clear on instructions for different poses. He made sure to capture every special moment. His wife did a wond...

erful job editing the photos. 10/10 would recommend for your special day!

Cassie S

5/27/2024

We had an engagement session with Marc and he was amazing to work with. He went the extra mile to make sure that we had a variety of photo options that were beautiful. He was very ...

nice and easy to work with and did a great job at helping us feel comfortable in front of the camera. The final edits looked fantastic!

Response from Marked by Grace Productions on 05/29/2024

It was a pleasure to take your engagement photos! Congrats on your upcoming wedding!

Christopher B

5/20/2024

Marked By Grace was amazing for our wedding. He really listened to the style of pictures we were hoping for and his pictures came out beautifully. He really captured exactly what...

we were hoping for and helped us to ensure our special day is memorialized. He will listen to you, responds to you, and he is gifted. Truly. His pictures were gorgeous. We are so blessed to have found him. You won’t regret using this company

Response from Marked by Grace Productions on 05/29/2024

Thank you for the kind words!

Snehal D

5/14/2024

Mark was amazing to work with for our wedding. We did a small scale indian wedding and I thought the pictures would reflect that. Instead, it reflected beyond what I could have ima...

gined. He got beautiful, artistic shots I could only dream of and captured the intimacy of the moment perfectly. I really would encourage everyone to go with Marked by Grace because it stress-free and completely worth it. True professional. The editing on the photos was also perfect, not overly saturated or anything.

Response from Marked by Grace Productions on 05/29/2024

Thanks Snehal :) You are too kind!

Ruth P

5/10/2024

Marc was an instrumental part of our wedding day! He is beyond organized, communicates well, puts everyone at ease, and works well with all other vendors! We couldn’t have asked fo...

r more! He is also very hands on and has an eye for detail--he checked in about timeline throughout the day, adjusted wardrobes, and didn’t miss a beat! We are loving all the moments captured!

Response from Marked by Grace Productions on 05/29/2024

Thank so much Ruth! I enjoyed capturing your beautiful day!

Heather D

5/06/2024

Marc was great! We scheduled in November for an April engagement photo session. Any time I had questions or reached out, he responded quickly. The photo session itself was great. M...

y fiancé and I are not particularly comfortable in front of a camera, but we were put very much at ease by Marc's guidance for posing. We also got our photos back in record time, less than two weeks! The pictures came out great, and all our friends and family love them. We're having a hard time picking favorites to display!

Response from Marked by Grace Productions on 05/29/2024

So glad to hear! I enjoyed my time with the two of you! Congrats on the upcoming wedding!

Soumya K

4/21/2024

We hired Marc for our 3-day wedding events and he was great to work with! We used Marc for photography and videography and both turned out amazing! He was there early to get setup ...

and be ready at event start time and he and his team were so friendly and were willing to take photos and videos of whatever was asked. The turnaround time for the photos and videos was so fast and they were all such high quality! I highly recommend Marc and I will be suggesting him to my friends and family for any events they have and I will be using him for any future events as well!

Response from Marked by Grace Productions on 05/29/2024

I truly appreciate the kind words! It was so fun to join you guys all 3 days as your beaut...

iful wedding came to life!

Julie M

3/26/2024

Marc is INCREDIBLE to work with. As a wedding planner, I know the importance of having a professional and efficient photographer. We worked together on an extremely hot July weddi...

ng day at 95° where Marc covered both photography AND video for the day. My clients were SO impressed when their gallery was published! Cannot recommend Marked by Grace Productions enough! You can feel confident having him capture your most special moments of your big day!! 5 stars!!

Response from Marked by Grace Productions on 05/29/2024

Thanks so much Julie. It was a pleasure working you as well.

Miguel M

1/21/2024

It was an absolute pleasure to have Marc as our photographer! His initial consultation was very informative and helpful. He was able to answer all our questions we had which was ve...

ry reassuring. He contacted us a couple of weeks before our wedding to check in about details and was very professional throughout. He was also very flexible in taking any pictures (especially those unplanned)! For example, he was willing and able to take pictures of us inside the getaway car. He was easy to get along with and captured some really special shots for us. This was my wife and I's first time hiring a professional photographer and it was such a great experience to work with Marc and his co-photographers who made my wife and I very comfortable with taking pictures. Overall, I would recommend Marc for his photography business! His flexibility, kindness, and overall willingness to capture any and all shots truly made our wedding day a memorable one.

Response from Marked by Grace Productions on 05/29/2024

Thanks Miguel! I loved capturing your wedding day!

Trisha W

1/05/2024

Marc and his co-worker were great to work with! Their service was exceptional, and the photos and videos were excellent. I didn't expect to see my videos portraying a fairytale sto...

ry, but that's exactly my impression of his work! Thank you, Marc!

Response from Marked by Grace Productions on 05/29/2024

Thanks Trisha :) That was such a lovely day and you guys were awesome!

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