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LUXURY DESTINATION WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

Documenting authentic moments for
sophisticated couples
in effortless, editorial style 

NASHVILLE  •  BIRMINGHAM  •  BEACHES OF 30A  •  WORLDWIDE

 

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A bride and groom walking near their sailcloth tent on the bride's family farm in Alabama. Wedding photography by Heather Durham.

BEHIND THE SCENES | ALYS BEACH WEDDING | MEGAN PETTUS FILMS

Destination wedding photographer Heather Durham sitting on a bench in Alys Beach, Florida.

The eye of an 
ART DIRECTOR
The heart of a 
STORYTELLER

Hi. I'm Heather. Over the last twenty years, as a luxury wedding and portrait photographer, I’ve had the delight and privilege of documenting weddings and portraits for sophisticated couples and families in stunning destinations. As an advertising and editorial photographer, I focus on portraits, lifestyle, interiors and travel & hospitality, chasing my wanderlust dreams as a Travel + Leisure contributor. On your wedding day, I draw on my diverse work experience to beautifully capture your unique story and distinctive aesthetic.

Prior to becoming a photographer, my career began in the buying offices of the fashion industry and later as an art director for a magazine publisher. Those creative experiences shaped how I see stories unfolding through my lens that become compelling photographs deeply connecting you with moments in time.  

Cheers!

 

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Tented wedding with custom banquette seating, velvet tablecloths and colorful floral design at High Hampton by Heather Durham Photography.
Bride and groom exiting their fall wedding ceremony to flower petals by the lake at High Hampton by Heather Durham Photography.
Outdoor wedding with colorful floral design at High Hampton by Heather Durham Photography.
Sophisticated bride lounging in modern poolhouse by Heather Durham Photography.

MODERN CLASSIC IMAGERY

TIMELESS, FRESH PERSPECTIVE

Sophisticated bride lounging in modern poolhouse by Heather Durham Photography.

AUTHENTIC STORYTELLING

HONEST, EMOTIONAL, & CAPTIVATING

Sophisticated bride lounging in modern poolhouse by Heather Durham Photography.

EDITORIAL STYLING

ARTISTIC, EXPRESSIVE, & ENGAGING

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Black and white motion blur photo of bride and groom laughing and walking in a field. Wedding photography by Heather Durham. Bride in Anne Barge lace wedding gown. Bridal portraits by Heather Durham Photography. Bride in Sareh Nouri wedding dress and Toni Federici veil with her mom adjusting veil in her family home. Wedding photography by Heather Durham. Bride in lace Monique Lhuillier wedding gown standing with back to the camera facing her groom. High Hampton wedding photography by Heather Durham. Black and white photo of bride and groom dancing at The Farm at Old Edwards in Highlands, North Carolina. Destination wedding photography by Heather Durham. Bride walking with bouquet in a field at Pursell Farms in Alabama. Alabama wedding photography by Heather Durham. Tented Buckhead Atlanta at-home wedding with candles glowing at seated dinner reception. Private estate wedding photography by Heather Durham. Bride in white dress leaning over florals at Rehearsal Dinner table in Birmingham Alabama. Alabama wedding photography by Heather Durham. Bride dancing with her bridesmaids at Waldorf Astoria D.C.. Destination wedding photography by Heather Durham. Black and white image of bride and groom sitting on the back of a Thunderbird Convertible in Alys Beach, Florida waving goodbye to guests. Alys Beach wedding photography by Heather Durham. Black and white detail image of pearls in bride's updo. Wedding photography by Heather Durham. Black and white image of bride in lace Olia Zavozina wedding gown walking down the aisle with her father at Scarritt Bennett. Nashville wedding photography by Heather Durham. Black and white image of Hora dance during a Jewish wedding at Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook. Birmingham wedding photography by Heather Durham. Black and white image of bride and groom holding silver champagne flutes toasting at their wedding. Intimate wedding photography by Heather Durham. Black and white image of bride and groom walking on a mountaintop in North Carolina after their wedding ceremony. North Carolina wedding photography by Heather Durham. Black and white image of bride and groom kissing at midnight during their New Years Eve wedding reception. Alabama wedding photography by Heather Durham. Black and white image of wedding guests dancing at reception with New Years Eve hats on. Nashville wedding photography by Heather Durham. Black and white image of groom kissing bride on cheek by the lake. Wedding photography by Heather Durham. Black and white image of bride and groom kissing on the back of a convertible in Alys Beach, Florida. Destination wedding photography by Heather Durham. Black and white image of veil blowing as bride and groom kiss by the marsh in South Carolina. South Carolina destination wedding photography by Heather Durham.

“The beauty of the world in black and white is a whisper to the heart and a call to the soul.”

Black and white photo of a bride and groom exclaiming after eating bites of their beautiful and delicious wedding cake. Wedding photography by Heather Durham.
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Your destination wedding captured by a
TRAVEL + LEISURE 
Contributor

Copenhagen waterfront in Denmark. Destination wedding and travel photography by Heather Durham.

COUNTRIES through my lens...

CANADA • COSTA RICA • DENMARK
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
FRANCE • MEXICO • SWEDEN
TURKS & CAICOS • UNITED KINGDOM

Boardwalk at Watersound Beach on 30A in Florida. Destination wedding and travel photography by Heather Durham.

STATES through my lens...

ALABAMA • ARIZONA • CALIFORNIA
COLORADO • FLORIDA • GEORGIA
KENTUCKY • LOUISIANA • MARYLAND
MISSISSIPPI • TENNESSEE • NEW YORK
NORTH CAROLINA • SOUTH CAROLINA
TEXAS • VIRGINIA • WASHINGTON D.C.

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See this Birmingham Museum of Art wedding by Heather Durham Photography.

MUSEUM OF ART WEDDING

VIRGINIA + WILL | BIRMINGHAM, AL

SEE THIS WEDDING
Engaged couple dancing in the streets of SOHO New York City. Engagement photography in NYC by Heather Durham.

My couples...

Know what you want.

Have impeccable style.

Crave new experiences and travel often.

Thrive on real connections.

Live for the details.

Desire authentic captures, full of emotion.

Prefer an editorial approach.

Value timeless imagery and edits.

Expect excellence.

We are kindred spirits

CONTACT
Bride and groom exiting their wedding ceremony to flower petals at Rosemary Beach Town Hall. Wedding photography by Heather Durham.

CLASSIC CHIC 30A WINTER WEDDING

ELLIE + MATT | ALYS BEACH, FL

SEE THIS WEDDING
Sophisticated bride walking in a field by Heather Durham Photography
Bride's cake and floral design at The Farm at Old Edwards by Heather Durham Photography
Handsome groom in white dinner jacket by Heather Durham Photography
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Happy bride and groom exiting their Conrad Nashville hotel rooftop wedding ceremony. Wedding photography by Heather Durham.

"Heather's genuine interest in our story and commitment to capturing the essence of our relationship was truly remarkable. On our wedding day she proved to be an invaluable asset. Not only was she organized and fully prepared, but she also exuded a calm and reassuring presence. Her attention to detail was impeccable, ensuring that every moment was organically and meticulously documented. The photographs we received from Heather were nothing short of amazing."

—KRISTEN

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