Hello and Welcome.  My name is George.  I am A Certified Professional Master Photographer and Educator.  I am the Owner, CEO, Artist and Creative Director of George Joell 3 Photography.  I am an award-winning Photographer that has earned 1^st Place in Weddings, 1st Place Wedding Albums, 1st Place Bridal Portraits, and 1st Place Men’s categories.  I recently earn the PPA’s National Award, the highest award given to a photographer of a PPA Community Network Association, from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).  In addition, I have also earn the Small Business Award from the Mayor of Fayetteville, and the Chamber of Commerce, and the "Minority of the Year 2023" from the Chamber of Commerce. 

I provide professional photography service to the Fayetteville North Carolina, Raleigh North Carolina, Fort Bragg North Carolina, Hope Mills NC, Raeford NC, Springlake NC, Southern Pines NC, Pinehurst NC, Lumberton NC, Pembroke NC and surrounding North Carolina and South Carolina Cities to include Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach.  I have been blessed to photograph weddings from the coast of California to the Beaches of the Carolinas and beyond.

As a Retired Army First Sergeant and Veteran, I truly understand the need to capture and preserve the special moments that life gives us. Whether it is an Engagement or Bridal Portrait Session, Wedding Ceremony, Family Portrait or Maternity Session, Child Portraiture, Fitness, Modeling, or a special event like a Birthday, Prom, Quinceanera or Military Ball, having the right person to capture these events are very important. I believe that I am that person and George Joell 3 Photography is that Company.

I can remember my own wedding when I barely arrived just one day prior. I was in Advance Military training and was initially denied the opportunity to take leave to get married. To make a long story short, the power of a mother's determination and a 2 Star General made my presence possible.  That day was so special.  I could not imagine, not having it recorded in photographs and preserved for a lifetime. 

My Fiancée (now lovely wife of 30+ years), mother, mother-in-law, and family members planned an amazing wedding and reception. The event was so spectacular and full of joy. I can remember the day so vividly with the aid of our beautiful wedding albums and portraits. Without those images, most of the event would have been a blur.

My cousin paid for a professional wedding photographer to capture every detail of our wedding day as a gift.  He was the best.  I often tell the story, if I could locate him today, I would purchase every negative that he owns of our event. Our wedding album is still one of the best albums in our house. He is still my hero and was worth every dime. I owe my cousin so much for her generosity.

It is sometimes hard to imagine spending so much money for a photographer to capture a snapshot in time, until the special people who we care for the most are no longer around. That is what happened to me. After the passing of my Grandparents, Mother, Stepfather and Father-In-Law, the realization of not seeing them again hit me hard. The only way I was going to see them again was to revisit my wedding album and other photos over and over again. That is when it really hit me how important it is to capture every detail of other's special events. That is when I realized that I have a very important job and that I better not take what I do for granted. That is when I realized what being a professional was all about. That is when I realized that I never want to tell a couple or family that I missed capturing a detail that they entrusted in me.

As one of the few Master Photographers, Certified Professional Photographers and Photographic Craftsman in North Carolina, I have worked hard to enhance my Artistry and technical skills above the average photographer.  I am also dedicated to teaching photographers locally and nationally in all aspects of photography.  In addition, my mentorship programs has help photographers excel in their craft and professionalism.

Just like I volunteered to serve our great country in the Army, I have also volunteered to serve the Photography Community.  I have served on the Professional Photographers of North Carolina (PPNC) as the Secretary, Treasure, President and Chairman of the Board.  I am also currently serving on the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Board of Directors, as a Director.

I have pledge to provide the best professional photography service that I am capable of providing. I will strive to continue to learn and grow as a photographer while giving back to the community.

When new products and services come available, I will seek them for my clients. I will work hard to shorten my turn-around time, and work to keep the cost of photography affordable for the average client. This is my pledge and promise to you. You can trust that I will deliver the same service to you and your family as I did for my country as a U.S Army Paratrooper and the photography community as the PPNC President and PPA Director. Call us today at 910-797-1529 or visit us at 7716 Raeford Rd, Suite C, Fayetteville NC, 28304 so that we can plan to preserve your memories today.