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Asheville Wedding Photographers

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Asheville Wedding Photographers

Our Asheville photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Buncombe County, Black Mountain, Brevard, East Flat Rock, Etowah, Fletcher, Hendersonville, Mills River, Swannanoa, Waynesville, Woodfin

Asheville Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Asheville - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Asheville photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Asheville elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Asheville documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The groom wiped away tears as his bride approached him, eliciting a smile and laugh from the amused bride
Mischa Baettig
The newlyweds explored the misty grounds of the castle
Nino Lombardo
The couple celebrated their marriage with a toast at a bowling alley after eloping
Victoria Sprung

Asheville Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Asheville wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

North Carolina WPJA members are ready to document any fast, small, secret, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Asheville Wedding Venues

5 Asheville Wedding Photographers...

Wedding photography by Michael Freas

With his documentary approach, Michael Freas weaves a visual narrative that tells the unique story of the wedding day. His dedication to capturing authentic moments and allowing couples to fully celebrate has established him as a highly respected wedding photographer.

Michael Freas

Asheville in North Carolina, US
64
3
26
3800 (USD)
A black and white portrait of wedding photographer Lacey Butler

Lacey Butler, an experienced wedding photographer with a strong background in traditional photography, studio lighting, and English literature, has documented over 400 weddings. She takes a documentary approach to storytelling, aiming to capture authentic, heartfelt moments...

Lacey Butler

Asheville in North Carolina, US
4
1
1
2000 (USD)
Wedding photography of real moments by Leah Moyers

Traveling wedding & elopement photographer Leah Moyers; Fine Arts background; capturing clients authentically; unobtrusive, candid & inclusive style; beautiful, unique work.

Leah Moyers

Sevierville in Tennessee, US *Now booking Asheville weddings.
16
5
450/hour (USD)
Engagement, elopement and wedding photography by Samantha Moore of So Many Moments LLC

Samantha Moore is a wedding photojournalist who loves connecting with people through photography. She has been documenting weddings since college and has had the pleasure of shooting in various locations worldwide. Samantha feels honored when chosen to capture couples...

Samantha Moore

Sarasota in Florida, US *Now booking Asheville weddings.
12
1
1
4
2950 (USD)
North Carolina wedding photography by Joe Payne

Joe Payne, a North Carolina wedding photographer, is known for his captivating documentary approach to capturing life through the lens of his camera. With a background in fine art and an MBA degree from Butler University, he brings a unique storytelling perspective to his...

Joe Payne

Raleigh in North Carolina, US *Now booking Asheville weddings.
2
2
3999 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Asheville Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Asheville Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Asheville wedding photos.

Asheville Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Asheville wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Asheville marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Asheville engagement portrait sessions with couples.

An artistic wedding photographer captures an award-winning image in Asheville, North Carolina. The image shows the groom walking on a cracked asphalt roadway, holding the bride's red shoes with his own shoes visible.
A striking black and white image at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. The photo showcases the groom on a horse during the traditional baaraat procession, highlighting his regal and commanding presence from a unique low camera angle.
At the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC, a man wearing a fanny pack gracefully tosses flowers into the air, marking the beginning of an outdoor wedding ceremony
Groom, at a Sikh ceremony in Asheville, North Carolina, strikes a symmetrical pose by window panes indoors, framed against a dark blue sky.
At Asheville, NC, a creative black and white photoshoot of a wedding couple was taken to mimic the look of a classic film, creating a pleasing depth of field
The engaged couple posed for a romantic save-the-date portrait on a rooftop in downtown Asheville, NC, with a dark blue sky and tall buildings in the background
The engaged couple posed for their save-the-date engagement announcement portrait while sharing a beer and cider at Asheville NC's Hi-Wire Brewing
Venue staff react to trying to light the ends of sparkler for wedding guests prior to the wedding couples exit at The Ridge, Asheville, North Carolina
North Carolina couple embraced rain and showed their true personalities at The Farm of Asheville
The sunset of the NC mountains was captured in an unique way with a polarizing glass in a couple portrait at Crest Pavillion, Asheville, NC
Super wide angle lens from a good distance to showcase the setting and the grand scape of the properties views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC
Best Asheville wedding venue photography in North Carolina fired through the moment getting silhouettes and ultimately captured the sun flare

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Asheville wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Asheville wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Asheville wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Asheville wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find Asheville photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Asheville wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...Read more

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

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