The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Candler, NC

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397 Wedding Photographers in Candler, NC

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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.

Awarded Best of Zola
“I would recommend ashton to capture my most precious moments as she truly has an eye for a great shot.”
Jacqueline T., 4 years ago
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MountainWed Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Hiring Andy for my daughter’s mountain wedding (Bella and Kevin Phillips) was hands down the best decision we made. Yes, he’s not cheap — but after seeing the photos and watching how he guided us through the entire day, I honestly feel like he’s worth even more. We were lucky to afford him when we did, because his talent is on a level that won’t stay accessible to normal people for long. Andy has this chill, friendly personality that instantly puts everyone at ease. He knows the area and helped us plan the entire wedding from start to finish. He’s a true artist with an incredible eye for beauty and real, unscripted moments. Nothing staged, nothing forced — just genuine emotion and the kind of shots you can’t recreate even if you tried. Many of the shots he took, especially the veil shots, look like they belong in a magazine. Every single photo feels alive and full of heart. It’s honestly not possible to give him a high enough rating — five stars just isn’t enough.”
Isabella P., 5 months ago
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Laura Sparks Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google 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!

Awarded Best of Zola
“Laura from Sparks in the Forest has been so incredible to work with. She has done our engagement and elopement photos and will also being doing our wedding celebration photos May of next year. Not only does Laura work tirelessly to give you the best photos ever, she does so in a way that puts you at ease and brings out your best self. She has a way of drawing out your personality (as individuals and as a couple), and the result is stunning photos that feel organic and authentic. A session with Laura is fun and engaging- we can’t recommend her enough!”
Keeka & M., 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
“You skillfully captured the essence of our wedding day, preserving the joyful moments and vital details that made it such a joy . Your impeccable communication throughout the process showcases your dedication and genuine care. Thank you so much for capturing the Robinson's”
Carla, 2 years ago
Wilder Weddings Collective 
Rating: 5.0 (13 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.

“I cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Carolyn and Jake as our wedding photographers! From the very beginning, they were kind, professional, attentive, and incredibly easy to work with. They made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, captured the most genuine moments, and somehow managed to document the entire day so beautifully without ever feeling intrusive or forced. Our photos are everything we hoped for and more. They perfectly captured the joy, emotion, details, and atmosphere of our wedding day—looking through the gallery feels like reliving the entire day all over again.
 Beyond the incredible talent, what stood out most was how calm, organized, thoughtful, and reassuring they were throughout the day and days following the wedding: My husband’s grandma (Mamaw) unexpectedly passed away just days after we got married, which means some of Mamaw’s last moments were captured on camera at the wedding. Carolyn went out of her way to hand-select every photo she took of Mamaw and send them to us as soon as she heard the news of her passing, along with the most heartfelt email extending her condolences. All that to say—they are not only incredible photographers, but the most compassionate and incredible humans as well! You will be in fantastic hands with Wilder Wedding Co!”
Kalyn S., 3 months ago
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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.

Awarded Best of Zola
“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.”
Lily A., 8 months ago
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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.

Awarded Best of Zola
“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
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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. 🌿

Awarded Best of Zola
“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!”
Sandia, 2 years ago
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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!

Awarded Best of Zola
“I would 100% recommend Jessica Merithew Photography! Jessica has done family photo shoots (both for my wife and I and our "newborn" dog - seriously these were amazing!) and also our elopement at the NC Arboretum! Jessica is so easy and fun to work with. Highly recommend!”
Emma McShane, 6 years ago
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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.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Juan was a wonderful photographer for our family photos. He was prompt, prepared and a true joy to be around. Everyone in my family felt comfortable with him and he was so encouraging throughout the photoshoot. Even with 3 small children, Juan managed to get all the shots. I would highly recommend Juan for any future photoshoot opportunities!”
Kelsey C., 4 years ago
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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!

Awarded Best of Zola
“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 Photography was the perfect choice for our special day. From our first interaction, her communication was prompt, clear, and highly descriptive, putting us at ease throughout the planning process. On the day of our event, she thought of everything and forgot nothing, seamlessly capturing all the special moments with stunning and impeccable quality that exceeded our expectations. Renee provided exceptional value, offering affordable yet quality services that have left us with breathtaking photographs to treasure for a lifetime. We couldn't be happier with her work and highly recommend them to anyone planning a special occasion.”
Heather P., a year ago
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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.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Light Shifter Studios is a pleasure to work with. Their communication style is prompt, clear and good spirited. The quality of their work is fantastic - they capture so many special moments in a professional and creative way, providing a great value for the experience. They have a wonderful personality and are very easy-going, which puts people at ease. I highly recommend Light Shifter Studios to any couple looking for a wedding photographer they can trust to deliver beautiful, high-quality photos.”
Lorri R., 2 years ago
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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
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Lacey Renae Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • 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.

“We got married 2.5 years ago on the beach, which is where we had met 4 years before that. Lacey was truly one of the great choices of the day. Before she arrived she began helping us plan and think of details we could not anticipate. Her experience and professionalism really showed before, during and after, but one thing not anticipated and so blessed by was her friendly, easy-going enthusiasm. No matter the weather changes, the mic malfunction from our DJ/friend, or even things going late- she was supportive and helpful. We had a small house-warming reception afterward. Seeing her dance while taking photographs was fun and helped her blend right in with everyone. I still have friends asking me to give recommendations for photographers, and I'll tell them about Lacey every time. A great choice!”
Jenn and J., 4 years ago
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Yaseli Olivera Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Yaseli is very talented, professional and above all she makes you feel confident when taking your pictures. If you want to have a photo memory, she is the ideal person for the job.”
Yaharie & J., 4 years ago
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Foreverwood Lens 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • 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.

“I’ve worked with Crystal on several professional photography projects over the years—everything from my own business branding to special event shoots. While I’m her husband, I’m also someone who runs a business and needs professional-level results. Every time I’ve hired her, I’ve gotten exactly that. She has a sharp eye for detail, a popping creative spirit, a calming presence behind the lens, and a gift for making people feel at ease in front of the camera. Her work consistently captures moments that feel both polished and authentic. That’s a rare balance in photography. I’m excited others will get to experience what I already know: she’s the real deal and a whole lot of fun to work with!”
Jon-Paul B., a year ago
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Taylor Wilde Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • 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!

“Wilde Garland Photography was a fantastic choice for our engagement photography. From the very first interaction, Taylor and her team were kind, timely, and enthusiastic in their communication. Their work is truly vibrant, cool, and fun - capturing the energy and joy of our special day. Taylor helped prepare us and find a great spot for photos, doing a lot of legwork and preplanning to give us exactly what we wanted. We had an absolute blast working with Wilde Garland and would highly recommend them to any couple looking for wedding photographers who will make the process seamless and capture your day in a truly memorable way!”
Gertie, 2 years ago
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The Jungle Branch 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • 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.

“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.”
Audrey Simper, 4 years ago
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Live Happier Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • 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!

“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.”
Chad, a year ago
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Bel Amour Wedding Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • 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.

“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.”
Jill J., 2 years ago
Kirsten Alexandria Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • 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.

“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!”
Ashley R., 3 months ago
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Julianna Jade Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • 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.

“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!!”
Victoria, 2 years ago
Thornhill Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,050
  • Serves Candler, NC

Here's the quick, down-and-dirty version: I've spent my entire career telling stories—first on the radio, then on TV, and then in the various media used in the communications and public relations field. Fifteen years ago, I started telling visual love stories of couples in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. What started as doing a favor by shooting a friend's wedding, became something I wanted to pursue more wholly. So, let's tell your story. The story of you and the love of your life I can't wait to create something with you.

“Mike is an incredible photographer! He went above and beyond on our wedding day and helped make it really special. He helped us feel relaxed and made us laugh a lot. The pictures are amazing and were delivered in a timely manner. 10/10 would work with Mike again. I highly recommend hiring Thornhill Photography for all your photo needs!”
Rachel & S., 3 years ago

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