Beyond The Frame
T.J. Drechsel calls coastal Wilmington, North Carolina home. Initially known for his captivating landscape and travel photography, he has seamlessly channeled this artistry into the world of weddings and portraits. His focus on depth of light and capturing genuine emotion shines through in his extensive portfolio. Renowned for his positive and upbeat demeanor, T.J. is a consummate professional with a willingness to travel anywhere to weave your unique story.
Beyond The Frame
T.J. Drechsel resides in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Starting out as a noted landscape and traveling photographer, he has brought that same eye into the wedding and portrait industry. His goal of using natural light and translating emotion is seen in his portfolio.
Positive and upbeat, he is great to work with and professional. He will travel anywhere to capture your story. His loves include: Tropical Destinations, Travel, Wine, Live Music, Positive Vibes and, of course, Photography.
Recent Projects
This is 1st Grade! School Pics In!!! Grateful to have her at @wilmingtonchristian under @sarahjtafoya ‘s great care. Life with the princess is the best!!!! Just over here watching life fly by. So honored to be your dad my love! Cheers to Avery!
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#kindergartengraduation #lifechapters #daughter @tjdrechselphotography @katherineh82
Your energy is your signature. I truly believe there can be mass of people doing the same things you are doing but how you individually show up is how you stand out from all of them. Bringing your own unique voice to your life and craft makes you fully unique. God created the world with a space that only YOU can fulfill. If you find voices of doubt or less-than thinking enter your mind turn your focus on the reality that you have great purpose. And if you haven’t found it yet, start developing. Take one step toward that direction today.
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As a photographer I started with many feelings of inadequacy. Living in a fairly saturated market for photography, I didn’t know where my own space could be. It took years of my own growth to discover I had to bring myself to everything I did. It is said, your energy is the first thing to enter a room. Make that energy great!
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I’m T.J. Drechsel, owner and operator of Drechsel Photography. If I can help document life for you drop me a message!
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That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest. ~Henry David Thoreau
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The test of all happiness is gratitude... ~Gilbert K. Chesterton
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#northcarolina
#paradise #landscapephotography #sunshine #sky #naturelovers #naturephotography #ocean #wanderlust #sea
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Weekend Hues Ahead
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It’s a life chapter. And a big one! Definitely been a few years but do you remember wrapping up high school and everyone asking, “so, what’s next?.” Life opens up from there! What a ride.
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Shooting senior graduation sessions has been a treat. Good life energy.
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This was a super session and excited to drop teasers. Evenings have been simply beautiful lately for sessions!
@sadiebranchh killed it.
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#seniorsessions
#lifechapters #carolinabeach #wilmington #landfall #photoshoot #ncphotographer #capturinglife #stagesoflife #familyphotographer @tjdrechselphotography
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Creation Motivation
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These views are a constant reminder of how vast and beautiful the world is. - Iceland Magic
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@djiglobal #wanderlust #iceland #icelandair #mystopover #wheniniceland #moodygrams #folkgreen #travelwithfashion #mthrworld @icelandair @guidetoiceland @icelandtravel @wonderlust.iceland @wheniniceland @extremeiceland
Well, some say life will beat you down
Break your heart, steal your crown
So I’ve started out for God knows where
I guess I’ll know when I get there
I’m learning to fly around the clouds
But what goes up (Learning to fly)
Must come down. - Learning to Fly - Tom Petty
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#familyphotographer #portraitphotography #art #artist #style #photooftheday #weddingphotography #advertisingphotography #instagood #instatravel #lifestyle #picoftheday #familyphotography #creative #wrightsvillebeach #wilmingtonnc @tjdrechselphotography @tjdrechselphotographyre @tjdrechselphotographyweddings @tjdrechselphotographyportraits @bowcandyusa @capefearlivingmagazine @ourstatemag @thingstodowilmington @wrightsvillenc
“I would rather spend one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone.”
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An absolute dreamy engagement session with Amanda & Brandon. Blessed with an incredible Wrightsville Beach golden hour, this is a special teaser alert! Check out a few of my favs!
@aspiga @tietjbr
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Soaking in all the life chapters! Honored to document another for the Hull family! Teasers from a sweet little maternity family session!!!
@kabwilm @tbhull
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Always great to catch up with the Huneycutt Fam! And yes to a pier shoot!!!!
@tarahuney @nate.huneycutt @emmahuneycutt_ @calebhuney
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#highschool #seniorpictures @tjdrechselphotography
