The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Candler, NC

“Ashton went above and beyond to ensure we have beautiful stylized photos of our special day. She did a great job capturing the key elements of an Eastern Orthodox wedding. She found locations for us to take wonderful couples photos between the ceremony and reception. Ashton was also very patient with the groom and his friend’s silly photo requests. We couldn’t have picked a better photographer to capture this moment in our lives together.”

The Lovelight Archive

Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $1,400
Serves Candler, NC

My name is Ashton. I’m drawn to the things that can’t be recreated: a glance across a crowded room, a hand held a little tighter, the feeling of knowing your life is about to change. My work is rooted in documenting those moments as they unfold, without performance or pretense. I believe the most meaningful photographs are the ones that feel honest. The ones that transport you back not just to how it looked, but to how it felt. Through a blend of documentary storytelling and refined imagery, I create photographs that become part of your history. Artifacts of love, connection, and the people who made it all matter.

Saul B., 8 months ago

·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

MountainWed Photography

Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $5,000
Serves Candler, NC

I’m Andy Wickstrom and I’ll help you bring your wedding day adventure to life, but document it all in a style that feels authentic, modern and full of emotion. With over 40 five-star Google Reviews, and more than a decade of photography experience documenting adventurous couples and outdoor athletes, I’m stoked and ready to find creative ways to tell the story of your epic day.

“Andy was amazing during the entire process to ensure the big day would be memorable. We always wanted to elope and are very active hikers. After seeing his photos, we knew we wanted work with him. We are from the NYC area and he took the time go over what locations would be ideal and suggested great vendors to work with. In the lead up to the wedding, he made a timeline of how the day would go. On the day of the wedding, he made my wife and I feel so comfortable and relaxed during the entire day and helped make this experience truly memorable. The pictures were spectacular. He captured the entire day (getting ready, first look, hike up the mountain, and ceremony) and truly made the day unforgettable. Overall Andy was caring, professional, talented, and truly a pleasure to work with.”

Joseph G., a year ago

·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Laura Sparks Photography

Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $3,400
Serves Candler, NC

Hey there! I'm Laura Sparks, an elopement photographer based in Asheville, NC. I help couples have a wedding day that is unique and stress-free! Providing epic and heartfelt photography for couples who love the outdoors. Make the mountains of Western North Carolina and Tennessee your backdrop as you say "I do!". LGBTQ+ owned and operated. All are welcome here!

“Let me count the ways that Laura is the best...and you would regret not having her capture your day. From the first moment you reach out to her she will take time to get to know you, your ideas you have for your day, go over options that may also fit your dreams that you may not have thought of, and give you the best quotes and jokes from start to finish. She makes you feel comfortable and at ease with the day and is always willing to go with the flow....and the weather in western NC is always all over the place so that's always a fantastic trait to have. Laura keeps up with her communication, gives amazing vendor recommendations if you're missing something, and can offer the best options for places to have your ceremony and additional pictures if you want a change of background scenery. Long story short, Laura is simply the best...movie quotes and all.”

Vanessa Allen LaRotonda, 5 years ago

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Erin Jay wedding Photography

Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $2,000
Serves Candler, NC

Erin Jay Wedding Photography brings 13+ years of expertise to your special day. Based in Asheville, we specialize in local and destination weddings, focusing on capturing the unique essence and emotions of each couple. Our passion is crafting timeless, beautiful photographs that tell your love story. Whether in the quaint streets of Asheville or a dream destination, we promise to encapsulate the joy and intimacy of your wedding, leaving you with memories to cherish forever.

“We truly could not have asked for a better wedding photographer! From our first conversation through receiving our final gallery, she was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was always responsive, organized, and easy to communicate with, which made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, so it meant a lot to have someone who was so reliable and professional every step of the way! On our wedding day, she made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. Neither of us is particularly used to being photographed, but she gave just the right amount of direction while still allowing us to relax and enjoy the day. When we received our gallery, we were absolutely blown away! The quality of the photos exceeded our expectations. Every image is beautiful, and she captured not only all of the important moments but also the little candid interactions and details that made our day so special. Looking through our gallery truly felt like reliving our wedding all over again! Beyond her talent as a photographer, she was simply wonderful to work with. She made the entire experience enjoyable from beginning to end, and we are so grateful to have these memories captured so beautifully. We will treasure these photos for the rest of our lives! If you're looking for someone who takes incredible photos, communicates well, is easy to work with, and genuinely cares about her couples, we cannot recommend her highly enough!”

Nora & C., 2 months ago

Wilder Weddings Collective

Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $3,500
Serves Candler, NC

Wilder Weddings Collective is a dedicated team of elopement and wedding photographers passionate about capturing wild love and real emotion. Based in Western North Carolina, but willing to travel anywhere, we’re leading a revolution in wedding photography, bringing the focus back on couples, their commitment, and the whole experience of the day.

“Carolyn was incredible to work with. From helping us finalize the timeline to helping capture our day as it unfolded, we were so glad to have worked with her. Our photos are simply stunning too! We also used Carolyn to capture our proposal and engagement shoots in the NC mountains. Highly recommend!”

Lauren R., 5 months ago

“We are over the moon with our photos and videos from Amy and John. The quality is incredible, and the quantity is unbelievable. They delivered an incredible amount of photos so quickly, and our friends and family have commented several times that it looks like our wedding was featured in a magazine spread because the quality is so impressive. We’ve been looking through them nonstop, and every time we see some new gem. They captured so many big and small moments throughout the weekend. It is incredible that they were able to capture so much without us or our guests feeling like there were cameras everywhere. They blended seamlessly, and it truly felt like we were just hanging out with them all day. They were so kind and lovely to work with and directed us beautifully, while allowing us to be ourselves and capturing genuine and authentic moments. They both brought such a calm presence. We can’t believe they captured so much content and so many angles when we don’t even remember them doing that - we mostly remember them being by our sides and talking and laughing with us. So many of our guests have said similar things. They truly impressed everyone and have given us so many incredible photos and videos to remember the weekend. Hiring them was such a great decision. We would 100% do it again and recommend them wholeheartedly.”

Amy Weits Photography

Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $2,250
Serves Candler, NC

Hey there! John & Amy here, the husband and wife team behind the cameras. We’re both adventurers, daydreamers, and you guessed it wildly in love. Fun fact, we’re actually highschool sweethearts and have been together for 10+ years. We are currently based in NC and are transitioning to WA in 2022. We love to travel and are down to adventure throughout the US & Beyond. We both have a heart for exploration and love working with couples who share this adventurous spirit. Genuine smiles, hearty laughs, spontaneous adventures, that’s what we’re all about.

Lily A., 8 months ago

Michael Freas Photography

Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $3,800
Serves Candler, NC

Documentary wedding photographer based in Asheville, NC. I photograph couples who want to stay present and end up with photos that feel like the day actually was. No shot lists. No posing pressure. Real moments, honest color. Fearless Awards, WPJA Top 150, ISPWP. Published in Destination I Do. Sneak peeks in 3 to 4 days. Full gallery in one month. Photography from $3,800. Photo + Video from $7,800.

“If we could give more than 5 stars to Michael, we would. Michael is an amazing photographer and beyond that just a genuine amazing human being. When we first started looking for a photographer, we both went into it knowing that we are both incredibly awkward people when asked to pose. With this in mind, we started the big search - the one that everyone reminds you that will tell your stories for years. Enter finding Michael - his website mentioned candidness, and a documentary type of style. Two things that immediately caught our eye - not to mention looking through his previous work- which is just unbelievable! Throughout the year leading up to the wedding, Michael was incredibly helpful. He answered any questions we had and offered super helpful suggestions when figuring out the flow of the day. One tidbit that I would recommend to any bride is work with your photographer to create that timeline - a tidbit from Michael. He also managed to have a blog post for every type of question I had (and I had a lot LOL). A few weeks prior to the wedding, Michael met with us via zoom to go over the different elements of our days and to go over our family list (which was insanely helpful day of because we were able to knock those out)! When our wedding day arrived, he was there early to get everything set up and his presence just put everyone at ease. It felt like someone who had been part of our family friends rather than a wedding vendor - which was another element that was important to us: good vibes! Our wedding day and the pictures felt just like us - entertaining and full of laughter. We hiked through some trails for our first look, walked along a highway, and climbed rocks- which lead to nothing but new memories and lots of giggles. We both were really nervous about taking the posed pics but Michael put us in our natural element and just focused on capturing our story, which was a trend all throughout the day. None of us will ever forget the fact we forgot to tell him we had a 6 foot hoagie at the ceremony. We also had a blast using bubble guns for a photo op fake exit and learned there is such a thing as too many bubbles! Within a day after the wedding, we had a sneak peek - and we generally could not believe how AMAZING our photos turned out. It’s still surreal that we could look that good in photos, he captured exactly what we were hoping -us having the time of our life and starting our life together as husband and wife. CANNOT RECOMMEND HIM ENOUGH! P.S. Plus how awesome is it when your vendors are so cool that they feel like friends by the end of the wedding so you have to get a selfie to commemorate the hours of planning and talking you did to make the day one of the most incredible days EVER!!!”

Brittany, 10 months ago

“What initially drew us to reaching out to Laren to be our photographer for an intimate, 14 person wedding ceremony was obviously her stunning, timeless and romantic photographs. But what somehow stood out even more than the beautiful photographs she delivered to us (and with a relatively short turnaround!) was what an absolute pleasure it was to work with her, from communicating to figure out if it was a good fit initially, to planning a wedding day adventure session, to ensuring everyone at the ceremony got the photos they wanted. Throughout the initial coordination and planning process, she was very helpful with providing feedback on our ideas and crafting it into a clear plan for the day. She was flexible in allowing us to split coverage between an early morning adventure session in the mountains and time later at the venue for the formal wedding ceremony. She provided recommendations for other vendors and drafted timelines to help us organize the activities for the day. Leading up to the day, she provided us with regular updates about the weather, proactively providing alternate options if it did not cooperate. For the adventure session, it ended up being a frigid and windy morning, which could have been a miserable experience but because of her warmth, energy and positivity ended up being really fun despite us being freezing! She was always offering alternate ideas to make sure we had opportunities to warm up and even spent a good amount of time at the beginning helping us learn how to tie a bowtie. Since it was so cold and windy in the morning that we cut our hike short, she offered to come earlier in the evening (which was so kind) and shows her commitment to having the whole day really be about her clients, even if the coverage is split into two sessions! Working with her for the ceremony felt so natural and it really showed in the heartfelt, genuine and joyful photos that she took. We highly recommend Laren -- her skills would shine for capturing any event!”

Laren Rose Photography

Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $4,800
Serves Candler, NC

I believe your photos should have a timeless feel, full of your real emotions. I’m here to guide you every step of the way for a stress free experience. All the way from timeline planning to guiding you behind the camera, I’m here for you. 🌿

Sandia, 2 years ago

Jessica Merithew Photography

Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $3,200
Serves Candler, NC

I love being a wedding photographer in Asheville. Spending time with couples one on one to develop a personal connection and make them feel comfortable is what I love! I want everyone to feel like they are in their comfortable and natural environment when they are with me. Capturing people’s natural emotions and connections with those they love is why we take photographs, right? So let’s get comfortable and make the process stress free! When you hire me you get me. I will always be the person that you work with, from the first email, through your future sessions. No outsourcing photographers here!

“Organized, professional, and gorgeous photos! Working with Jessica was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! She shot both our engagement session and our wedding day, and we could not be happier with the results. From the very beginning, Jessica was an excellent communicator—extremely organized, punctual, and effortless to work with. She made the entire planning process seamless and stress-free. She has a wonderful gift for making you feel completely relaxed in front of the camera while still providing excellent direction. She kept us laughing the entire time, which made everything feel natural and joyful. The final photos are absolutely stunning. She captured a perfect mix of gorgeous posed portraits and candid moments that will be treasured memories for the rest of our lives. If you want a photographer who is both talented and a consummate professional, hire Jessica! Thank you, Jessica, for capturing our memories so perfectly. ️”

Katherine C., 4 months ago

“Working alongside Juan was my best experience of photographing with a second shooter in all of 2022! He is collaborative with the other vendors as well as the couple. A great listener and leader, he is helpful as well as overflowing with ideas of his own! He also has an impressive in-depth knowledge of light, color, and film. Juan is insightful and excited for every part of the day. His hybrid approach to shooting digital and film is sure to provide all the clients he works with, an album they will look back on, with joy and refreshed excitement forever.”

Juan and Emily

Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $3,500
Serves Candler, NC

Soon after Juan and Emily got married in 2018 Juan began his photography career as a light technician in LA. Juan studied journalism for his undergrad, and this is when he was gifted his first camera and his interest in photography was sparked. Emily's childhood dream was to be a photographer, and after working for years as an ICU nurse she is able to do just that alongside Juan. We are energized by the creativity that photography brings, and the light and joy we experience from meeting couples.

Nathan Rivers Chesky, 4 years ago

Jules and Conrad Photography

Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Photojournalistic style
Serves Candler, NC

Hi! We're Julie and Rad. We met in Vietnam in 2016, and have lived in eight countries together since then. During our time abroad we've had plenty of adventures, seen incredible wildlife, eaten a lot of wonderful food, and honed our photography skills. We also got married in 2020! Planning a wedding during a pandemic involved an unusual set of challenges. Although our guest count was a little smaller than we originally anticipated-- the day could not have been more perfect. This was made possible only because we hired and trusted the right people. We try to instill the same trust so you can enjoy your day!

“Simply Amazing! We had our engagement shoot at the Biltmore estate and it was nothing short of magical. Julie was able to capture exactly what I wanted the pictures to look like. She is a joy to work with and helped us feel relaxed and at ease. I can’t stop looking at my pictures and everyone that lays eyes on them is OBSESSED! They take your pictures and capture who you are but also make it look like a beautiful piece of art. I simply cannot say enough good things!”

Holly T., 2 years ago

Renee Leigh Photography, LLC

Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Photojournalistic style
Serves Candler, NC

Hi, I'm Renee Leigh, a wedding and portrait photographer based in Asheville, NC. I'm passionate about capturing real, candid moments and all of the beautiful details that make your love story unique. As a destination wedding photographer, I have the joy and experience of photographing couples all across the U.S., and I'm always ready to travel wherever your love takes you. My goal is to make you feel comfortable, confident, and truly seen on your wedding day. I look forward to creating something timeless together!

“Renee Leigh was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From our very first interaction, Renee demonstrated a consistent and engaged listening style, taking the time to truly understand our vision and preferences. The quality of her work was simply top-notch - her photos and editing captured all the big moments from our special day, with beautiful compositions and angles that we'll treasure forever. Renee arrived early to get some beautiful setup shots, and her professionalism and kindness put us at ease throughout the process. We've recommended her to multiple friends, and they've all been thrilled with the results as well. We couldn't be happier with our decision to book Renee.”

Silas H., a year ago

Just Love (Elope in Asheville, NC)

Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $1,000
Serves Candler, NC

Contact us through our web page elopeinashevillenc com We love fun and UNIQUE wedding ceremonies! We have a variety of packages and locations for any budget and style. We value sustainability and keeping things simple and stress-free. Our motto is Nothing Fancy, Just Love! Your wedding day should be about the love you share & the commitment you are making. We strive to help make that happen here in the magic of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

“We love working with Elopement Asheville. The elopement photography is indescribably beautiful and they do an amazing job capturing each special moment. We love everything about this crew and use them for all our events here.”

Hidden Flower Tiny Farm, 5 years ago

“Light Shifter Studios was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding photography. From our very first interaction, they were attentive, thoughtful, and easy to understand, making the entire process stress-free. Their work was simply amazing - the photos they captured are fantastic and truly showcase the joy and love of our special day. They were so easy to work with, and made everyone in our wedding party feel completely at ease in front of the camera. We are thrilled with the final results and cannot recommend Light Shifter Studios highly enough to any couple looking for an incredible wedding photography experience.”

Light Shifter Studios

Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $3,000
Serves Candler, NC

Hello! My name is Bryce and I'm thrilled to connect with you and share the story of my photography business, Light Shifter Studios. Building meaningful relationships with my clients is at the heart of everything I do, and I believe that getting to know each other is the key to unlocking truly exceptional work. So, let me take a moment to share a little bit about myself. As a travel photographer turned Asheville Wedding photographer, I'm humbled by the opportunity to tell the stories and preserve the memories of others. We have been in business for 13+ years and photograph Weddings, Engagement, Elopements, and Proposal Sessions.

Emily K., 2 years ago

Stephan Pruitt Photography

Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $3,500
Serves Candler, NC

Once in a lifetime occasions call for professional experience and peace of mind knowing that when those unforgettable moments arise, they’ll be beautifully preserved forever. When I’m shooting a wedding, my first and foremost goal is to listen. I understand that not everyone wants the same style of wedding, and that big of an occasion is far too important for “One Size Fits All” approach. What I offer is my photo-journalistic style of candid portraiture combined with over a decade of extensive knowledge of post processing and color grading to capture and create a beautiful mood and style that will carry on for a lifetime.

“Stephan took our engagement and wedding photos in 2021, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. He took us to a private mountain for our engagement photos, and caught the golden hour and sunset at the perfect time - they're some of our favorite photos to this day! Our wedding was the same, Stephan knew the venue where we got married really well and took us to the best spots for the best shots. Payment and communication was also really smooth, and we still keep in touch with Stephan today! Highly recommend him for any wedding/engagement photos needs in Western NC!”

Jenny & O., a year ago

Lacey Renae Photography

“Lacey was so easy to work with and we love the results. We did not have much time to pull together our tiny wedding (we eloped), and we were lucky to find her. She was creative, professional, and just fun to be around. Highly recommend her and her work.”

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $2,800
Serves Candler, NC

Lacey is a world-travelled photographer originally from the midwest. This is a woman and Vet owned business. Her strength is primarily about seeing- the composition, the light, the dynamics between the people she is photographing. Portraits have a lean toward that as well, with a push toward the bonds between people. By working to get clients to interact, the images made reflect the connection between individuals as well as the self.

Sharon and J., 4 years ago

Jake McCormick Photography

“Jake took photos of my partner and I as a regular ol' couples session. He made us feel comfortable and supported, and delivered a phenomenal final album that we can cherish for years to come.”

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $2,500
Serves Candler, NC

Hey! My name is Jake and I am an Asheville-based Wedding and Elopement photographer! I enjoy living in the mountains with whiskey and music while capturing some of life's most intimate moments. I look forward to hearing from you and learning about your special day!

Nick Levine, 5 years ago

Yaseli Olivera Photography

“Yaseli is one of the BEST! Not only is she lovely to work with... her eye for capturing those special moments is a step above. Your wedding photos won't just be a snapshot of your day, but an artistic depiction of the true sentiment shared between you and your loved ones.”

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $5,200
Serves Candler, NC

Yaseli Olivera is an observer, a narrator, and a huge fan of love. She sees the world through a beautiful, one-of-a-kind point of view, and is passionate about documenting life’s perfectly imperfect moments. Which all makes her a superbly talented wedding photographer. Yaseli focuses on capturing all of your genuine and raw emotions during your celebration and is completely dedicated to her couples from the start. She is truly ready to help in any situation, offering her support and enthusiasm all the way through. Based in Asheville, Yaseli is available for any adventurers ready to celebrate their love across the globe.

Haiku I Do, 4 years ago

Foreverwood Lens

“"Foreverwood Lens captured our wedding day more beautifully than we could’ve imagined!" From the moment we reached out, we knew we were in great hands. Crystal was warm, professional, and genuinely excited about our love story. On the big day, they blended in effortlessly—catching every candid laugh, happy tear, and quiet moment in between without ever feeling intrusive. We had a small wedding. We were blown away by how natural and emotional the photos felt. Nothing was overly posed—just real moments, beautifully framed. Our portraits are stunning, and the little details—the glances, the hugs, the happy chaos—were captured perfectly. What really stood out was the thoughtfulness throughout the entire process. She took the time to understand what was important to us and made sure our personalities and vibe came through in every shot. We’ll treasure these photos for a lifetime. Thank you for making our memories feel magical!”

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $999
Serves Candler, NC

Hi, I’m Crystal — photographer, storyteller, radio personality turned wedding creative, and lover of real moments. I specialize in intimate weddings and mountain elopements filled with emotion, laughter, and connection. My goal is simple: help you feel comfortable, present, and beautifully yourselves while creating memories that feel timeless.

Charlie, a year ago

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Taylor Wilde Photography

“Wilde Garland Photography took some pictures of my elderly dog and I. Super professional and helped me and my grumpy old lady feel comfortable in front of the camera. The pictures turned out beautifully and will be something I cherish for a very long time.”

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $2,500
Serves Candler, NC

I'm so excited to be here! I can't wait to help you celebrate your amazing day! I'm a photographer, and if you need help planning, I can do that too if you book me for an elopement! I have some packages available, but if you don't see anything that hits the mark, let's talk and see if we can put something together for you!

Ande, 2 years ago

The Jungle Branch

“I've worked along side Mike as his second photographer for two years, he is by far the most creative and innovative wedding photographer I know. He has a great attention to detail and he is quick & efficient to capture a very meaningful moment. At times he even goes out of his way to create something unique & filled with emotion. He give great cues that create natural feeling emotions & poses. He is funny, kind, calm & upholds a standard of professionalism. His editing is consistent and thoughtful. I would absolutely without a doubt trust Mike with my own wedding photography.”

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $5,000
Serves Candler, NC

The Jungle Branch offers an authentic, refreshing approach to wedding photography and is paired best with folks who wish to remain present in the moments throughout one of the most important days in their lives. With an artistically stylized and candid approach, my goal is to not only tell your story in its truest form, but to encourage you to fully live your day, allowing yourself to experience the calamity of joy with your loved ones without photography feeling like a production.

Audrey Simper, 4 years ago

Live Happier Photography

“Live Happier Photography's communication style was succinct, meaningful, pragmatic and thoughtful throughout the entire process. Their work was top-notch, delivering beautiful photos that captured our special day perfectly. They found a gorgeous candid spot for some extra photos, and also suggested a few other mini-shoots that turned out beautifully. Live Happier was truly sincere about making our wedding day fun and special, and they worked hard to ensure the memories would last a lifetime. We couldn't be happier with the service and quality they provided.”

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $2,900
Serves Candler, NC

When it comes to Wedding Photographers, we have set the bar high! We make sure your big day is captured efficiently and with tons of fun - all while offering you the most affordable wedding photography in North Carolina. Every wedding photography package includes TWO experienced lead photographers, and don't worry about waiting for months for those images either - our speedy turnaround time guarantees it's just two weeks until your wedding photos are ready to view and share!

Chad, a year ago

Bel Amour Wedding Photography

“Bel Amour Wedding Photography was absolutely incredible to work with for our wedding day. From the moment we first spoke with Vince and Darina, we were blown away by their super communicative and open approach. They made the entire process leading up to the big day seamless and stress-free. On the day itself, their amazing quality and attention to detail really shone through - they captured every special moment perfectly. We were especially impressed that they were able to remove my poor hubby's sunburn in some of the photos! Vince and Darina are amazing people and amazing photographers, and anyone would be lucky to have them at their wedding.”

Photojournalistic style
Starts at $3,500
Serves Candler, NC

We are Darina and Vince Redmond, professional photographers and owners of Bel Amour Wedding Photography. We are a boutique wedding photography company servicing Greater Asheville Area and beyond. For the past 15 years we have been blessed with the opportunity to photograph many weddings in Western North Carolina and the East Coast. Capturing precious moments and creating memories for our clients have given us joy and happiness beyond our wildest dreams. And we have all our wonderful couples to thank for that.

Jill J., 2 years ago

Kirsten Alexandria Photography

“We had quite the journey with Kirsten, through Helene and a venue change, but we’re so grateful we were able to keep her on as a vendor through out all the craziness! Kirsten took our engagement photos just days before Helene hit. Due to all the rain before Helene, we had to shift locations for safety, but she pivoted us to another lovely location, and waited out some rain with us mid-session to make them happen! Then, we lost our venue in the storm. We experienced a variety of responses from vendors when changes occurred as a result of Helene, and I can say that Kirsten was absolutely the most gracious, when she didn’t have to be. She got our engagement photos to us as soon as she could, even though she had to leave the state due to the storm. Flash forward to our wedding, and as of course our luck would have it, it rained again. But Kirsten handled it like a champ, and helped me feel a lot better as I watched the rain pour down on what I had envisioned to be a beautiful mountain backdrop. She figured out new creative locations to take photos, and wasn’t worried about standing in the rain herself in order to get a good shot of us. Our wedding was delayed some and then took place in a drizzle, and she and her second photographer didn’t blink at being in some rain. Afterwards, when the rain died down and I asked to get some photos outside, she was thrilled and we waded through the wet grass together. I believe it was her second photographer who caught that the most amazing sky showed up after the rain, and they ran us back out to get some incredible photos. Due to the rain delaying things, we asked if she could stay a little longer, and she was happy to do so. Kirsten sent us so many beautiful sneak peeks just days after the wedding. I couldn’t believe we got so many photos so soon. We got our full photos back this week, right on time from her contract. They’re so beautiful. She did an amazing job taking the photos and editing them. My husband and I can be a little insecure about ourselves in photos, but we are both so happy with them. She did a great job telling us what to do when needed, and then blending into the background as well. I felt really comfortable with her, and appreciated her attitude and kindness. I cannot speak highly enough of Kirsten and would recommend her to anyone!”

Photojournalistic style
Serves Candler, NC

Hey, I’m Kirsten! I’m so excited that you’re here! I’m a plant loving, adventure seeking, coffee loving, dog mom - but my favorite title is photographer. l’ll make beautiful documentary style photos so that you can relive the feelings and memories of your day forever. When you hire me, you’re hiring a photographer who has a bachelors degree in fine art photography, ten years of photography experience as well as thousands of miles of hiking experience.

Ashley R., 3 months ago

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Julianna Jade Photography

“Julianna was the photographer I was certain I wanted to use even before I was engaged to my now husband. Once engaged, I reached out to her less than a week after the proposal. She was the first vendor we booked for our wedding and I am so beyond happy with our decision to have had her as our wedding photographer. She is SO talented and creative and does such amazing storytelling in her photography. Having our photos tell the story of our wedding day was so important to us and Julianna did such a perfect job capturing every moment and emotion perfectly and beautifully. You cannot go wrong with booking Julianna for your wedding. Aside from her talented work, she is hands down such a genuine and kind person. She made such a comfortable environment during both our engagement shoot and wedding photos, making sure we were comfortable in all of our photos and at ease. She's so easy to talk to, always understanding, and always has a positive energy. We love her so, so much & we highly recommend her!!”

Photojournalistic style
Serves Candler, NC

Hi, I’m Julianna, a photographer with a passion for moments that matter most. With over 7 years of professional experience, my style blends the timeless artistry of cinema with the authenticity of photojournalism. I document your day as it unfolds naturally, while my cinematic eye ensures every frame is worthy of a film still. My clients often say that I make them feel comfortable, that I’m more like a friend than a vendor, and that my work captures emotions they didn’t even realize they were feeling.

Victoria, 2 years ago

Thornhill Photography