Hannah Pennington is an AL-based wedding photographer serving the East Coast and beyond. She specializes in documentary imagery and 35mm film.
meet hannah
/ the story
My story is woven from quiet Sunday mornings with toddler giggles, coffee on the front porch, and the joy of documenting love stories every weekend. As a wife, mother, daughter, and artist, I've learned that the most beautiful moments are often the ones we almost miss. When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me treasure hunting at local antique shops, sending handwritten notes to my couples, or sharing morning pancakes with my little ones. This work is more than just photography - it's about preserving the real, honest moments that make up our most treasured memories.
i've created a life in pursuit of memories.
/ my story
When I think about it, it really all comes back to Charles and Jean. My paternal grandparents, married 58 years, taught me what true devotion looks like. Their love story - captured in faded photographs and treasured memories - showed me how powerful an image can be. The way my grandfather still looked at my grandmother after all those years, their hands naturally finding each other's during Sunday dinners, the little notes they'd leave for each other - these are the moments that inspire how I see love stories today.
Their wedding album, worn at the edges from years of gentle handling, sits in my studio as a reminder of why I do what I do. Every couple deserves to have their story preserved with that same level of intention and care. Because someday, these photographs will be more than just beautiful images - they'll be treasured heirlooms telling your love story to future generations.
what's your guilty pleasure?
An Ep. of 'Severeance' and a Crisp Coke
where do you call home?
Birmingham, Alabama
something old?
My Grandmother's Camera Collection
dream wedding destination?
A Villa in Italy
favorite time of day?
Cozy, Afternoon Light
something new?
Fresh Cut Hydrangeas from my Front Yard
film photography
black and white movies
warm summer evenings
old poloroids
french chateaus
a garden full of hydrangeas
collecting seashells
sandy toddler toes
Christ's love for us
I believe the most meaningful photographs come from unscripted moments. My approach is simple: I'm here as an artistic observer, quietly documenting the authentic moments as they unfold. No awkward poses or forced smiles, simply real emotions and genuine connections. Whether it's your grandmother straightening your veil or that tearful embrace with your father, I'm there to preserve these fleeting moments exactly as they happen.
DOCUMENTING YOUR STORY, NATURALLY
/ my approach
ready to say "I dO"?
Every love story deserves to be preserved beautifully.
Let's create timeless photographs that you'll treasure as much as the moments themselves.
