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Bride in a white robe walking with her bridesmaids on the morning of a Charlotte, North Carolina wedding

Each wedding is different. The feeling it leaves behind is not. Loerop Photography Gallery

Welcome to the Loerop Photography gallery: real weddings, engagements and portrait sessions from around Charlotte and across the Carolinas, photographed by Mike Loerop.

Selected Work

Favorites from the galleries below.

Mathelle's son walking up to her for their first look
Winnie leaning against a wooden split rail fence in the grass, one hand in her hair, bouquet at her side
Mathelle waiting in the garden for her son, framed by leaves
Black and white portrait of Winnie and her bridesmaids, arms linked in a row, smiling at one another before dinner
Close-up of Mitch fastening his shirt cuff, wedding band on his finger
Black and white close-up of Mathelle holding a champagne flute, her engagement ring on her finger
Mathelle stepping out of the white taxi with her bouquet
Full length portrait of Mya in a fitted black off the shoulder gown, glancing back over her shoulder in front of a fountain and red flowers
Winnie looking up and smiling, pearl earrings swinging, the field behind her blurred to soft green
Mathelle's son smiling in his linen vest and bow tie
Black and white photograph of Winnie in her white robe laughing in a pile with her bridesmaids on a sofa, everyone cracking up at once
Gold and peach fan with glassware at the reception table
Winnie's hand at her side holding the bouquet by its twine wrapped stems, ivory ribbons and lace trailing into the grass
Mathelle holding her son close, both laughing
Mathelle adjusting her heart sunglasses with a cocktail in hand
Mathelle smiling from the back seat of the wedding taxi
Window light bridal portrait of Winnie in her white satin robe, one hand on the curtain
Bridesmaid in peach smiling with her bouquet of calla lilies
Black and white photograph of Winnie's gown and bouquet in motion as she steps across a weathered crosswalk
Black and white frame of Mathelle sitting beneath her veil beside a stone pillar
Winnie in a white satin robe seated among her bridesmaids in matching red satin robes in front of sheer white drapes
Black and white frame of Mitch getting help with his cufflinks
Mya smiling over her shoulder in a ruffled black gown beside a stone fountain
Mathelle hugging her son during their first look
Mathelle laughing with a glass of champagne, a Bride to be pin on her robe
Black and white frame of Mathelle under her veil in the garden
Detail of Winnie's hand resting on the ruched white gown, her engagement ring and wedding band catching the light
Black and white frame of Mathelle stepping out of the taxi
The same moment in a brighter edit: Winnie laughing in her white dress as her bridesmaids in black link arms around her
Mathelle's son giving her the calla lily bouquet she would carry down the aisle
Winnie fastening the strap of her ivory block heel sandal, a bouquet of cream roses in her lap and her white gown draped to the pavement
Mathelle holding her dad's hands and laughing after their first look
An orange cocktail and a flute of champagne on the patio table under a blue sky
Mathelle beneath her veil among the hedges at Rothley Court
Closer bridal portrait of Winnie smiling softly in her white sequin dress against sheer white curtains before the celebration dinner
Close-up of Mathelle's calla lily bouquet with a keepsake locket charm and her wedding ring
Black and white version of the same frame: Winnie's bouquet hanging at her side with ribbons drifting past her sandals
Mathelle hugging her dad, overcome with emotion during their first look
Mya from behind in an off the shoulder black gown, her long curls pinned back with a jeweled clip, fountains blurred beyond her
Mathelle laughing as her son reaches her during their first look
Winnie in her white robe hugging her mom, who smiles with her eyes closed
Mathelle smiling down at her son as he hands her the bouquet
Close portrait of Winnie smiling softly in pearl drop earrings, warm light in her dark hair against deep green leaves
Flower girl in a pale yellow dress holding a small bouquet
Close-up of Mathelle's engagement ring against her pleated skirt
Bridal portrait of Mathelle with calla lilies against the trees
A bridesmaid holding up her phone for a selfie with Winnie and the others crowded in behind her
A woman in a peach satin robe smiling on the bed on the wedding morning
Winnie's engagement ring and wedding band set in the center of a single ivory rose on the grass
Mathelle's wedding dress hanging in a doorway
Black and white close-up of Mathelle's bouquet and keepsake locket charm
Kayla's raised hand and solitaire engagement ring against a dark background
Mya wrapping her arms around Jacob's neck, laughing in soft backlight
Jessica, Jet, and their daughter in cream and white standing in front of the stone wall at Romare Bearden Park
Spencer slipping the engagement ring onto Kayla's finger
His reflection in the car's dark glass
Black and white overhead frame of Jacob smiling up at Mya
Black and white close-up of Spencer and Kayla nose to nose, both laughing
Black and white photograph of their daughter laughing as she snuggles into Matt's blazer
Black and white close-up of Spencer kissing Kayla's ring hand
Mya and Jacob leaning in close and smiling in warm evening light
Spencer and Kayla mid-dip on the covered bridge road, timber trusses on either side
Jessica resting her head on Jet's chest, eyes closed, her hand over his heart
Spencer lifting Kayla's chin as they lean in, both smiling
Black and white portrait of Mya laughing as she looks up at Jacob
Meilin glancing back over her shoulder in a navy open back dress, hand resting in her hair beside a white window
Black and white close-up of Kayla's wide smile as Spencer leans in
Black and white frame of Mya and Jacob lying head to head on a blanket
Spencer dipping Kayla for a kiss inside the white Millbridge covered bridge
Their daughter in a floral sundress holding a woven purse, a tower rising behind the trees
Spencer dipping Kayla for a kiss in the shade of the covered bridge, trees bright beyond the far end
The Hamilton Event Spaces sign above the entrance in North Charlotte
Mya and Jacob embracing beside the pond, trees reflected in the water
Kayla smiling at Spencer as they sit by the mill, pink blooms framing the bottom of the photograph
Matt and Olivia looking at each other and smiling in the woods, a white clip in her hair
Kayla's hand and ring held up to the camera, her smile softly blurred behind it
Mya and Jacob walking away hand in hand toward the pond
Spencer lifting Kayla off her feet beside the waterfall, the white mill house behind them
Close family portrait with their daughter tucked between Jet and Jessica
Black and white frame of Mya and Jacob with their foreheads together
Black and white frame of Spencer cradling Kayla's face as she smiles up at him
Black and white detail of his shoes and the car's wheel
Kayla's hand resting on Spencer's white shirt, her solitaire engagement ring on a gold band
Mya and Jacob standing in tall wildflowers, Mya smiling at the camera
Portrait of Matt in a navy blazer and light blue shirt, smiling under the trees
Kayla leaning back against Spencer on the stone wall, both smiling, her ring resting on his arm
Jet grinning as his daughter wraps her arms around his neck
Black and white photograph of Kayla laughing with her arms around Spencer as he lifts her
Mya and Jacob lying head to head on a white blanket, smiling at each other
Black and white close-up of Kayla smiling up at Spencer with her hand on his cheek
Meilin seated on an outdoor sofa, framed through out of focus golden foliage in warm afternoon light
Mya and Jacob smiling at the camera in a field of wildflowers
Black and white detail of Kayla's hand and engagement ring against Spencer's shirt
Jet, Jessica, and their daughter cheek to cheek on a bench in the park
Close-up of Kayla's hand in Spencer's, her round solitaire set on a rose gold band
Mya and Jacob embracing among orange, pink and purple zinnias
Kayla's hands folded over Spencer's shoulder, her engagement ring catching the light
The Hamilton's brick building and string lights at dusk
Matt and Olivia cheek to cheek, smiling at the camera against golden trees
Black and white detail of Kayla holding up her hand to show her engagement ring
Wide view of Mya and Jacob embracing in tall grass and wildflowers below the tree line
Spencer holding Kayla's hand between both of his, her engagement ring in the center
Black and white photograph of their daughter running to her parents on the lawn
Jacob hugging Mya from behind as they both laugh
Spencer and Kayla in a tilted embrace beside the mill house, both smiling

Recent Photoshoots

Each photoshoot has its own page with the story behind the day and the photographs in the order they were taken, so you can see how a full session actually unfolds, not just the favorites above. Every gallery is finished in the Loerop Signature, my editing style: warm, bright and true to life.

Mya and Jacob embracing among orange, pink and purple zinnias

Engagement Session · Waxhaw, NC

Mya & Jacob's Wildflower Engagement at Marvin Efird Park

August 2026 · 45 photographs
Mathelle hugging her son during their first look

Wedding · Leicester, UK

Mitch & Mathelle's Wedding at Rothley Court, Leicester

August 2026 · 85 photographs
A guest in heart sunglasses toasting with champagne on a sun lounger

Bachelorette Party · Woodhall Spa, UK

Mathelle's Bachelorette Spa Day at Bainland Lodge Retreats

August 2026 · 32 photographs
Spencer dipping Kayla for a kiss inside the white Millbridge covered bridge

Engagement Session · Waxhaw, NC

Spencer & Kayla's Engagement at Millbridge in Waxhaw, NC

May 2026 · 89 photographs
Winnie looking up and smiling, pearl earrings swinging, the field behind her blurred to soft green

Bridal Portraits · Charlotte, NC

Winnie's Golden Hour Bridal Portraits at a Secret Location

May 2026 · 26 photographs
Portrait in sunglasses and a black bow tie against the door of an orange Jeep Wrangler

Prom Send-Off · Charlotte, NC

Prom Night 2026: A Charlotte Prom Send-Off and Arrival at The Hamilton

May 2026 · 168 photographs
The cook laughs while holding a fresh skewer of chicken inasal behind the grill

Food & Brand Photography · Charlotte, NC

VJ's Chicken Inasal: Pinoy Style Barbecue in Charlotte, NC

May 2026 · 23 photographs
Jessica and Jet on the lawn with the Uptown Charlotte skyline rising behind them

Family Session · Charlotte, NC

Jessica & Jet's Family Photos at Romare Bearden Park, Uptown Charlotte

May 2026 · 42 photographs
Matt and Olivia cheek to cheek, smiling at the camera against golden trees

Family Session · Waxhaw, NC

Matt & Olivia's Fall Family Photos at Marvin Efird Park

December 2025 · 7 photographs
Meilin seated on an outdoor sofa, framed through out of focus golden foliage in warm afternoon light

Portrait Session · Charlotte, NC

Meilin's Winter Gala Portraits

December 2025 · 6 photographs
Mya hugging Jacob, both smiling at the camera, warm light coming through the trees

Couple's Session · Waxhaw, NC

Mya & Jacob's Fall Couple's Photos at Marvin Efird Park

November 2025 · 16 photographs
Winnie in a white robe standing with her bridesmaids in red satin robes outside a row of glass doors

Bridal Party · Charlotte, NC

Winnie & Her Bridesmaids: Our Alexander Homestead Wedding Weekend

July 2025 · 36 photographs
Mya smiling over her shoulder in a ruffled black gown beside a stone fountain

Portrait Session · Charlotte, NC

Mya's Gala Portraits in Charlotte, NC

December 2024 · 4 photographs
Meilin with her arms open on a wooden boardwalk, looking up into the yellow autumn leaves

Senior Portraits · Charlotte, NC

Meilin's Senior Portraits on an Autumn Boardwalk Trail

October 2023 · 6 photographs

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