North Carolina AG Sues Wedding Photographer Over Alleged Fraud

Hundreds of couples claim they paid thousands but never received photos or refunds

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has filed a lawsuit against Holly Christina Photography, accusing the company of misleading and defrauding hundreds of couples who paid thousands of dollars for wedding photos they never received. The AG's office has received 166 complaints and reports of more than $750,000 in financial losses tied to the company, which recently notified customers it was closing.

Why it matters

This case highlights the vulnerability of wedding couples who entrust their special day's memories to professional photographers, only to have that trust betrayed. The alleged actions of Holly Christina Photography have left many couples without the photos they paid for and have raised broader questions about consumer protections and accountability in the wedding services industry.

The details

The lawsuit alleges that Holly Christina Photography misled customers, failed to deliver photos, and refused to issue refunds. Affected couples like the Marretts and Mantz-Martins paid the company nearly $7,000 each but are still waiting on most or all of their wedding photos. The AG's office is seeking over $750,000 in restitution for the affected couples.

  • The AG's office received 166 complaints against Holly Christina Photography.
  • The reported financial losses tied to the company total more than $750,000.
  • Earlier this month, Holly Christina Photography notified customers it was closing.
  • The AG's office filed the lawsuit shortly after the company's closure announcement.

The players

Jeff Jackson

The North Carolina Attorney General who filed the lawsuit against Holly Christina Photography.

Holly Christina Photography

A wedding photography company accused of misleading customers and failing to deliver photos or issue refunds.

Hunter and Brittany Marrett

A Triad-area couple who paid nearly $7,000 to Holly Christina Photography but are still waiting on most of their wedding photos.

Destiny Mantz and Jenson Martin

A couple who paid Holly Christina Photography almost $7,000 for their wedding photography, but were able to get a refund from their credit card company.

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What they’re saying

“They refuse to reply to any emails, texts or calls.”

— Brittany Marrett (wfmynews2.com)

“It's been hard for us. We wanted this to be an enjoyable experience.”

— Destiny Mantz (wfmynews2.com)

“Hopefully, with the AG filing, we can see resolution and action taken against them.”

— Destiny Mantz (wfmynews2.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide whether to allow any refunds or the delivery of photos to the affected couples.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of thorough research and vetting when hiring wedding vendors, as well as the need for stronger consumer protections in the wedding services industry to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future.