Merritt Chesson Photography

Wedding Photographer · Chapel Hill, NC

Merritt Chesson Photography

A candid approach with earthy tones: Best of Durham winner who finds the overlooked moments.

Meet Them

Behind The Lens

Merritt Chesson photographs from Chapel Hill with a candid approach: spontaneous moments, minimal posing, natural light, and artistic earthy tones that give her work a distinct, grounded feel.

A Best of Durham winner, she seeks the intimate moments that are overlooked yet beautiful, and couples describe her presence as a captivating kind of peace.

Candid & EarthyBest of Durham WinnerMinimal PosingChapel Hill, NC

Why We Love Working Together

Straight From The Dow Oak Team

“Merritt finds the beauty everyone else walks past, and she does it so calmly you barely notice her working. Her earthy galleries age wonderfully. Chapel Hill couples who want peace and art in one photographer should call her.”

The Dow Oak Events Team

When We Team Up

Two Vendors, One Unforgettable Day

The photographer catches the moment, and the DJ creates it. When Merritt is shooting and Dow Oak is building the dance floor, the night fills with real moments worth framing. That is the whole recipe.