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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

Planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or engagement portrait session in Asheville?

Discover the best photographers! - We can capture the happiness and closeness of your unique, modern, boutique, or at-home wedding. The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Asheville documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!

Capture Your Dream Asheville Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate Asheville wedding: just you, your partner, your officiant, perhaps a few select companions, and a photographer capturing the moments. Find the perfect photographer near you to create lasting memories.

North Carolina WPJA members are ready to document any quick, town hall, city hall, or any other type of elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

6 Asheville Wedding Photographers...

Michael Freas, a Wedding and Engagement Photographer

Michael Freas is a visual storyteller in the field of photography, specializing in wedding ceremonies. He excels at capturing the unique moments that define the love between two people, while also honoring the presence of all those who attend.

Michael Freas

Asheville in North Carolina, US
70
3
30
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)
Portrait of Bryce Lafoon, an Asheville wedding photographer from Light Shifter Studios. Combining a Virginia-trained, worldwide perspective and passion for music, he captures clients' unique moments with heartfelt artistry and meaningful connections.

Asheville-based photographer Bryce Lafoon, the visionary behind Light Shifter Studios, excels in capturing weddings. Graduating from Virginia Tech, his global experiences shaped a unique perspective, emphasizing meaningful client relationships and artistry in every captured...

Bryce Lafoon

Asheville in North Carolina, US
3500 (USD)
Wedding photography of real moments by Leah Moyers

Leah Moyers, a traveling wedding and elopement photographer with a documentary approach, brings a Fine Arts background to her storytelling. Through her inclusive and authentic style, she captures the moments of love with her camera, producing visually stunning and unique...

Leah Moyers

Sevierville in Tennessee, US
16
5
450/hour (USD)
North Carolina wedding photography by Joe Payne

Joe Payne is a North Carolina wedding photographer specializing in documentary-style photojournalism and fine art portraiture. He has a background in studying fine art in Europe and holds an MBA from Butler University.

Joe Payne

Raleigh in North Carolina, US
2
2
3999 (USD)
Carolinas Wedding Photography by Hannah Lockaby

Hannah Lockaby, a skilled wedding photographer in Inman, SC, with a storytelling background. Passionate about capturing genuine moments, Hannah cherishes her small-town life with husband Ryan and sons Calvin and Max.

Hannah Lockaby

Inman in South Carolina, US
800 (USD)
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The bride and groom giggled as they posed for sunrise light portraits beneath the big trees
Lucy Schultz
The bride and groom prayed together during their small church wedding ceremony, captured in a beautiful black and white photo by their elopement photographer
Bryan Aleman

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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.

In Asheville, NC, a creative ring shot features the bride and groom's decorated index fingers, with drawn faces displaying the rings as props.
The engaged couple's reflection can be seen in a puddle, enhanced by the inverted view of the grand Biltmore Estate. Capturing their unique perspective is the expertise of a WPJA professional.
Captured by a seasoned WPJA photographer at the iconic Biltmore Estate, this shot showcases an engaged couple gleefully rolling down Diana Hill, exuding joy and playfulness.
WPJA professional photographer captures a tender embrace between an engaged couple against the breathtaking backdrop of a setting sun and majestic mountain landscape in Asheville, NC.
A skillfully captured image by a WPJA photographer at Biltmore Estate, featuring an engaged couple standing beneath a pergola surrounded by the warm glow of a sunset using a galen filter.
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Asheville wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Asheville photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
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 contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.