Your wedding, the way it felt — not the way it was posed.
That second the sky turns gold and you finally lock eyes — that’s the photo you’ll keep forever. I’m Tobias Muse, and I photograph garden and outdoor weddings, growing families, and professionals across Eastern North Carolina with a calm presence and zero stiff posing.
Book a free consultation See the galleryServing NC, SC & VA · Free consultation — no pressure, just a conversation.
“Very helpful and professional”
“High quality work”
“Communicative and creative”
Which one sounds like you?
Every session starts with what you’re hoping to remember. Pick the moment that feels closest and we’ll build around it.
“We’re getting married outside — and we want it to feel like us.”
Gardens, farms, backyards, golden hour. You want a photographer who stays calm, disappears when it matters, and catches the real looks — not a production.
Weddings from $300/hr
“The kids won’t be this little next year. Neither will this season.”
Family, graduation and maternity sessions that feel like your family on a good day — relaxed, playful, and nothing like the photoshoot everyone dreads.
Portraits from $250
“My headshot should look like the professional I actually am.”
Headshots and personal branding that help you show up exactly the way you want to be seen — at work, online, and everywhere in between.
Headshots & brandingThree ways to capture your story
From the day you say “I do” to the headshot that lands your next role — every session is built around the moment it’s meant to hold, with clear pricing and a free consultation first.
Wedding Photography
Weddings, engagements and proposals documented with the warmth and attention these once-in-a-lifetime moments deserve. Garden and outdoor celebrations are the specialty — from getting ready through the last dance.
From $300/hour · 3-hour minimum
Explore wedding photography
Portrait Photography
Family portraits, graduations, maternity and more — relaxed sessions that feel like you, not a stiff photoshoot. On location, in a favorite spot, or wherever your story is happening right now.
From $250 · 30 minutes
Explore portrait sessions
Corporate Photography
Professional headshots and personal branding photography that help you show up the way you want to be seen. Team coverage, product and event photography are quoted per project.
Around $300/hour · custom quotes
Explore corporate photography“Time has a way of moving fast — one season rolls into the next, kids grow overnight, and ‘someday’ moments turn into memories before you realize it. That’s why I focus on photographing the real stuff as it happens.”
Seven years behind the lens, still chasing real moments
With seven years of experience in digital photography, Tobias Muse has captured life’s biggest milestones — from family reunions and graduations to weddings and proposals — all across Eastern North Carolina and beyond.
Known for a calm, easygoing presence, Tobias brings comfort and genuine fun to every session. You’ll likely spot him wearing his signature Hawk Feather necklace, whether he’s behind the camera, editing, or out exploring new locations.
“Calm demeanor, bringing comfort and fun to every session.” — as told by many of his clients
7 years
5.0 ★
25–50
NC · SC · VA
The Gallery
A glimpse of the kinds of moments every session is built around — weddings, engagements, portraits and everything in between. Ask for full galleries during your free consultation.
Simple, honest pricing — right here, in the open
No tiered-package puzzles and no “contact us to find out.” Pick the coverage that fits your day; a 50% retainer locks in your date, and payment plans are available.
Portrait Sessions
30 minutes · $250
1 hour · $300
The one-hour session is the most booked: more breathing room for bigger families, a second location, or outfit changes — with zero rushing.
- 50–75 hand-edited images (1-hour session)
- Private online gallery, delivered in 2–3 weeks
- 50% retainer secures your date; payment plans available
- Additional hours at $100/hour
Wedding Coverage
$300/hour · 3-hour minimum
Coverage is built around your timeline — getting ready through the last dance, or just the ceremony and portraits.
- 25–50 edited images per hour of coverage
- Private online gallery, delivered in 3–5 weeks
- 50% retainer secures your date
- Travel available across NC, SC & VA
Professional Work
Around $300/hour · custom quotes
Headshots, personal branding, team coverage, product and event photography are quoted per project so you only pay for what you need.
- Headshots for individuals or whole teams
- Branding sessions for websites and social media
- Product and event coverage by request
What would your wedding coverage cost?
Estimates at the $300/hour wedding rate. Final quotes are tailored to your timeline, location and travel during your free consultation — no surprises after that.
| Coverage | Estimate | Approx. images |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours | $900 | 75–150 |
| 5 hours | $1,500 | 125–250 |
| 8 hours | $2,400 | 200–400 |
What clients remember
5.0 ★ across 10 Google reviews.
“We loved our photography session with Tobias! He met us for a family photoshoot in downtown Durham. He was timely, professional, and captured excellent photos of our family. We’ll treasure them for many years to come.”
“I absolutely enjoyed having Tobias photograph our wedding day. He was very prompt, communicative, and creative in helping us capture our special moments. I’ll certainly treasure these memories for a lifetime.”
“We had a great experience with Hawk Feather Photography! They were punctual, professional, and made our engagement photoshoot fun and easy. We’d absolutely hire them again for future photos.”
A clear process, start to finish
Simple, relaxed, and built around you — here’s what to expect from your first message to your final gallery.
01
Reach out
Send a quick note with your date, location, and what you’re planning. You’ll hear back with availability and next steps.
02
A short consult
Free and simple — usually 5 to 10 minutes, scheduled for 30. Phone is perfect; Zoom or text also works.
03
Book & plan
A 50% retainer locks your date. Together you’ll map the timeline, locations, and the photos that matter most.
04
Shoot day
Calm direction when you need it, space when you don’t. The goal is real moments — not forced ones.
05
Delivery
Edited galleries arrive in 2–3 weeks for portraits and 3–5 weeks for weddings. Expect 25–50 images per hour of coverage.
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Ready to start?
The free consultation is the easiest first step — no pressure, just a conversation about what you’re picturing.
Ask in a free consultF.A.Q.
Common questions, answered before you book. Anything else? The free consultation is the place to ask it.
Portrait sessions start at $250 for 30 minutes ($300 for a full hour). Wedding coverage is $300/hour with a 3-hour minimum. Corporate work is custom-quoted, typically around $300/hour.
Start with a free consultation. Once you’re ready to book, a 50% retainer secures your date and the session is officially on the calendar.
The remaining balance and its due date are spelled out when you book, so there are no surprises. Payment plans are available if spreading the cost out works better for you.
Portrait galleries are delivered in 2–3 weeks and wedding galleries in 3–5 weeks, through a private online gallery you can share and download from.
Yes. Home base is Greenville, NC, with sessions throughout Eastern North Carolina and travel across NC, SC and VA for weddings and events. Travel details are included in your quote.
Plan on roughly 25–50 edited images per hour of coverage. A one-hour portrait session typically delivers 50–75 hand-edited images.
Choose outfits you feel comfortable moving in. Coordinating colors photograph better than perfectly matching ones, and simple textures usually outlast busy logos or patterns. We’ll talk through ideas for your location during planning.
Outdoor sessions depend on the sky, so weather is part of the planning conversation. For portraits we’ll discuss options ahead of time; for weddings we’ll plan around your venue’s covered or indoor spaces so the day is still captured beautifully.
Yes — professional headshots, personal branding, team coverage, product and event photography. Each project is custom-quoted, typically around $300/hour.
Greenville-based. Garden-ready everywhere.
Hawk Feather Photo and Design photographs sessions across Eastern North Carolina and travels throughout NC, SC and VA for weddings and events. If your town isn’t listed, just ask.
- Greenville, NC — home
- Winterville
- Ayden
- Farmville
- Washington
- New Bern
- Kinston
- Goldsboro
- Wilson
- Rocky Mount
- Jacksonville
- Youngsville
- Durham
- Raleigh
- All of NC, SC & VA
Let’s freeze this season of life.
Tell Tobias what you’re planning and he’ll be in touch to confirm your details and schedule a quick, free consultation — no pressure, just a conversation about what you’re envisioning.
Consultations are free, usually 5–10 minutes (scheduled for 30). Phone is perfect — Zoom or text works too.
50% retainer locks your date · payment plans available · portraits back in 2–3 weeks · weddings in 3–5 weeks.
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