Elise Hodges Photography

Elise Hodges Photography Raleigh based | Engagement, Wedding & Portrait photographer blending natural light, candid emotion, and clean composition for modern, romantic imagery 🥀

Previews of the most romantic afternoon at Hill House Durham 🥀 Shoot Planning + Design: Shoot Planning + Design: .archiv...
06/07/2026

Previews of the most romantic afternoon at Hill House Durham 🥀

Shoot Planning + Design: Shoot Planning + Design: .archives | .rfcollective
Venue:
Florals:
Hair:
Makeup:
Photobooth:
Champagne + Mocktail Bar:

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William & Grace // 4.18.26 Grace & Williams spring wedding at the Historic Wakefield Barn was one I will remember wellNo...
06/06/2026

William & Grace // 4.18.26

Grace & Williams spring wedding at the Historic Wakefield Barn was one I will remember well

Not just because the details of this day were beautiful,

But because of how Grace & William made people feel.

The way they cared for the people around them,

their kindness, gratitude, and thoughtfulness, were evident all day long.

And each detail reflected who they are,

making this celebration a beautiful balance of elegance and heart.

The foundation of their love for each other is clear,

and it’s one that will serve them well for years to come 🤍

2nd shot w/
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William & Grace // 4.18.26 Grace & Williams spring wedding at the Historic Wakefield Barn was one I will remember wellNo...
06/06/2026

William & Grace // 4.18.26

Grace & Williams spring wedding at the Historic Wakefield Barn was one I will remember well

Not just because the details of this day were beautiful,

But because of how Grace & William made people feel.

The way they cared for the people around them,

their kindness, gratitude, and thoughtfulness, were evident all day long.

And each detail reflected who they are,

making this celebration a beautiful balance of elegance and heart.

The foundation of their love for each other is clear,

and it’s one that will serve them well for years to come 🤍

2nd shot w/
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POV: Snippets of your wedding day from start to finish 😍Planning: .coevents Venue, Bar, Florals: Photography: .hodges.ph...
05/26/2026

POV: Snippets of your wedding day from start to finish 😍

Planning: .coevents
Venue, Bar, Florals:
Photography: .hodges.photo
HMU:
DJ:
Officiant:
Live Painter:
Dress:
Suits:
Desserts:
Rings:

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The Details 💍

The Wedding Party

The First Looks & Private Vows

The Ceremony

The Cocktail Hour🥂

The Portraits

The Reception

The Party ✨

On wedding days there’s often this sacred moment that isn’t necessarily planned—the buzz of the morning fades, the bride...
05/12/2026

On wedding days there’s often this sacred moment that isn’t necessarily planned—the buzz of the morning fades, the bridesmaids are in the other room, and for a second, the constant excitement and racing thoughts grow quiet.

The moment everyone steps out and I’m left alone with the bride, I almost always hear that deep breath.

Not because she’s overwhelmed, but because it’s finally sinking in.

The day she’s dreamed of, planned for, and prayed over is here.

And for one brief moment before everything begins again, she gets to simply be present in it—

I love that part

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A few perfect little details from Caitlin & Tanners wedding day ✨🤍Venue:  Planner : .coevents Raleigh Photographer | Nor...
05/09/2026

A few perfect little details from Caitlin & Tanners wedding day ✨🤍

Venue:
Planner : .coevents

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Motherhood is such a beautiful beast 🕊️I could write a novel on the highest highs and the lowest lows wrapped together i...
05/08/2026

Motherhood is such a beautiful beast 🕊️

I could write a novel on the highest highs and the lowest lows wrapped together into one sacred calling. It stretches you, humbles you, refines you, and somehow still leaves you overflowing with love you never knew was possible.

I’ve had the incredible privilege of carrying four pregnancies and bringing four beautiful, healthy babies into this world. Each pregnancy was healthy, joyful, and such a gift. But my last pregnancy also carried deep mental health struggles that brought me into one of the darkest places I’ve ever been.

And yet, even there, God met me.

What felt heavy and hopeless for months was redeemed in the most beautiful way through her birth. There was something so healing, so euphoric, so holy about finally holding her in my arms after everything it took to get there. A reminder that even in our hardest seasons, God is still writing something beautiful.

Motherhood ain’t easy—it’s often messy and exhausting and lonely. Sometimes it’s breathtaking and joy-filled all at once. But what a blessing it is to love and be loved by these little souls entrusted to us.

This week I’ve been thinking of every kind of mother and every woman carrying the ache or beauty of motherhood in her own way. Your story matters too 🤍

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I’m a sucker for a grand exit, I reallllly am ✨Confetti exits hallelujah Speaker exits hallelujah Bubble exits halleluja...
05/04/2026

I’m a sucker for a grand exit, I reallllly am ✨

Confetti exits hallelujah
Speaker exits hallelujah
Bubble exits hallelujah
Streamer exits hallelujah
Getaway car exits hallelujah
Everything hallelujah

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Some places just stop you in your tracks…and Duke University Chapel is one of them. The architecture alone is enough to ...
04/18/2026

Some places just stop you in your tracks…and Duke University Chapel is one of them. The architecture alone is enough to make your jaw drop—it’s truly breathtaking!

But what makes this place even more meaningful is the story it holds for so many.

Connor & Katie didn’t just choose this location for how stunning it is—they chose it because it’s part of them.

They met while attending the Duke University School of Engineering, and this campus became the backdrop to the beginning of their story.

Getting to capture their love here, where it all started, made it that much more special 🤍

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A golden hour moment for Erica & Isaiah during their early spring wedding at Chandelier Events ✨There are so many more b...
04/16/2026

A golden hour moment for Erica & Isaiah during their early spring wedding at Chandelier Events ✨

There are so many more beautiful moments from their wedding that I can’t wait to share!

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