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We are just two people who fell in love with each other, and somewhere along the way, fell in love behind the camera too.

 

A glimpse into our life.

 

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Annalissa & Wiley Rivera

Getting married ourselves gave us an entirely new appreciation for the moments we spend so much of our lives documenting. It changed the way we see wedding days, the little moments in between, and just how meaningful it is to have something that lets you come back to them years later.


That perspective has shaped the way we approach HeavenlyImagery and the people who trust us with their stories. We care deeply about creating beautiful work, but even more about making sure the moments we capture still feel like you.


Outside of HeavenlyImagery, we’re simply two best friends doing life together. We love slow mornings making coffee, spontaneous road trips, exploring new places, spending time with the people we love, and coming home to our mini Australian Shepherd, Baylee. We’re happiest somewhere between a quiet day at home and packing the car for whatever adventure comes next.


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Photographer and Videographer based in Southern Pines, NC
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Meet Annalissa

 

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the photographer

 

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I’m Annalissa, the photographer behind HeavenlyImagery. I picked up photography in 2018, and what started as something I simply loved grew into the career I never knew I’d get to have.


I’m the sentimental one who wants to keep everything because “we might want to remember this one day.” I love thrifting, hiking, cooking from scratch, wandering around little coffee shops, vintage finds, and pretty much anything that gives me an excuse to explore somewhere new. Give me a mountain, a historic town, or a good view and I’m happy.


I’m also the person who notices the tiny details. I love learning people’s stories, remembering the things they tell me, and finding beauty in moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. That part of me existed long before I became a photographer, and I think it’s a huge reason photography became something I love so much.


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Meet Wiley

 

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the Videographer

 

Wiley is the videographer behind HeavenlyImagery and the calm, go-with-the-flow half of our duo. Born and raised in the Carolinas, he’s always been someone who loves figuring out how things work, whether that’s behind a camera, on a golf course, or building something at his computer.


Golf has been a huge part of Wiley’s life for years. His career has taken him from working in the turf industry to traveling the country doing 3D laser scanning for golf course reconstruction, which has also given us the chance to see some pretty incredible places together.




When he’s not working or filming a wedding, you’ll probably find him on the golf course, gaming, making an espresso, working on his computer, or finding a new hobby to completely dive into. He’s easygoing, incredibly patient, and usually the one quietly figuring out the solution while everyone else is still deciding what to do.


Behind the camera, that same personality carries through. He notices the movement, sounds, and little interactions happening throughout a day and turns them into something you can experience all over again.


 

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OUR GOAL? WHETHER IT'S AN INTIMATE ELOPEMENT OR A GRAND CELEBRATION, WE'LL BE THERE TO PRESERVE EVERY LAUGH, AND EVERY TEAR, SO YOU CAN RELIVE YOUR LOVE STORY FOR A LIFETIME.  

You in your light, heavenly.

 

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