Fall Wedding in Asheville

October 23, 2024

Jenny + Brian’s wedding at The Restoration hotel is featured in WNC magazine!

Kelly + Nate | Wedding at Highland Brewery | Asheville NC

October 21, 2024

I just finished editing Kelly + Nate’s wedding and want to just share the absolute sweetest of moments with you. The ceremony had just finished and they were having a private moment to take it all in. I just happened to check on them and found them sitting on the stairs looking at their wedding bands. They each had engraved a message to each other on them without the other person knowing. I didn’t ask what they had subscribed, (that wasn’t any of my business) but I just thought this was an incredibly sweet gesture and a special moment that I was glad to capture for them.

Featured in WNC Magazine

October 21, 2024

The Restoration Hotel | A Romantic Fall Celebration

April 17, 2024

Jenny + Brian
October 28, 2023
The Restoration Hotel

Vendor Team:

Manisha + James | Hindu Wedding at Biltmore Estate

March 14, 2024

Manisha + James
June 24, 2023
Biltmore Estate

Man and woman walking down an aisle at a hindu wedding outside

Bride draping flower garland over husband's head

Couple sitting under traditional hindu floral display with their parents during the ceremony

Up close of hands during wedding ceremony

Groom looking at bride during wedding ceremony

Woman placing crown on bride's head as groom and other women look on

Couple overlooking as parents exchange during wedding ceremony

Couple looking at each other with the Biltmore Estate in the background

Bride covering groom's eyes with her hands with henna on them

Bride displaying traditional hindu bridal attire with pink scarf

Seating chart displayed with lots of florals around it

Couple standing for their wedding inside with the officiant

Bride smiling in front of floral display with henna on her hands and forearms

Cake with cascading florals and white icing

Display of orange playing cards with initials

Table of bright florals with candle and table number seven

Bride and groom with foreheads together with sun shining behind them

Black and white image of couple embracing smiling at camera

Q+A with Rachael McIntosh

March 07, 2024

On a scale of 1-10, how excited are you about life right now?

What are three adjectives you'd want someone to use to describe you?

Friendly, Creative, Curious

Describe yourself in a hashtag.

#workhardtotravel

Quick Round

Heels or sneakers? Sneakers
Vintage or new? Vintage
Night Owl or Early Bird? Early Bird
Summer or Winter? Summer
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Aisle or Window seat? Window

Where were you born?

South Yorkshire, England

What’s the most epic adventure you've ever been on?

When COVID cancelled all of my weddings, I threw my kids in the car and we went camping in 12 national parks out west. I spent a month hiking and driving and adventuring with my favorite people- that trip will always be hard to top!

If you weren’t a photographer, what would you be?

Maybe something in marketing or a school teacher.

What gear are you shooting with right now?

Fujifilm GFX 50 and Canon R5

What is the first thing you'd do if you won the lottery?

Book a trip :) Then probably pay off my mortgage!

If money wasn't an obstacle, what would you be doing with your life?

The same! I literally wouldn’t change a thing!

If you could switch lives with someone for a day, who would it be?

Pablo Picasso

Whats your favorite place to eat in Asheville?

Limone’s

What’s one thing people don’t know about you?

I played the clarinet in an orchestra.

If you could speak another language what would it be?

Golden Retriever :) No honestly, I would love to speak Spanish.

What’s the best advice you’d give your teenage self?

Worry less about making other people happy! Beat to your own drum.

What’s inspiring you in life right now?

I just got back from a trip to Kenya and I’m so inspired. I’m proud of myself for saving and paying for it, but also it was such a life changing experience and we learned so much about life in the bush.

What is your favorite go-to movie and why?

Mama Mia - I just freaking love Merle Streep and the music, but its such a great movie about following your dreams.

What’s the best piece of advice you've ever gotten?

My Dad always said if you can find a job you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

If you could marry any Hollywood star, who would it be?

Matthew McConaughey

When do you feel like you're the most authentic you?

Traveling with a camera in hand, documenting somewhere new to me.

Describe the perfect Sunday.

Sleeping in a little (usually with a wedding hangover), brunch with my family, hike on the Parkway, and hanging with friends at a local Asheville brewery.

What’s you’re next dream vacation?

Morocco with my girl friends

What’s your super skill?

Reading people quickly

What’s your why?

My kids! I’m so motivated for and by them! I just want to show them the world!

If you could take a selfie with one famous person, who would it be?

Barack Obama

What would you like to be better at?

I wish I was a better cook! I have no patience and I’m embarrassed to say I have NEVER baked a cake.

What are you really into right now?

I’ve been going to a new gym, Hotworx, where you work out in 130 degree heat! It’s insane.

What’s your biggest accomplishment?

My husband and I designed and built our house about 5 years ago. It was literally the most challenging and stressful thing we’ve ever been through together, but we did it!

Why do you think your business is so successful?

I work really hard for my clients and honestly really love what I do. My business has grown through the relationships I’ve made along the way and I’m constantly trying to learn and get better at my craft. Even after 14 years, there’s still so much to learn and explore. The day I start to get complacent is the day I should probably quit.

Any advice to share with a new photographer starting out?

Shoot everything you can and at every time of day! Don't be afraid to fail and ask questions and volunteer your time. Shoot with as many other photographers as you can and try a 365 project to really force your attention on something for an entire year.

Images by Anna Duncan NYC

Kenya | A Little Sneak Peek into the Most Epic Adventure

March 06, 2024

‘Aliongoza’ is Swahili for Inspired, which is exactly how I feel right now! I hope these images inspire you too.

A big Thank You to Wander Africa for making all of my African dreams come true!

Celebrating Love: 25 Amazing Ways to Support Charities on Your Wedding Day

March 04, 2024

Weddings mark a significant moment for couples and their families, and embracing the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world can add an extra layer of joy to the occasion. Charitable weddings offer couples a unique chance to express their love while supporting meaningful causes. Explore this insightful guide from 77 Diamonds for creative ideas to incorporate both fun and meaningful experiences into your special day!

Beth + Spencer | Biltmore Estate Walled Garden

February 22, 2024

Beth + Spencer
April 29, 2023
Biltmore Estate Walled Garden

Vendor Team

Best of Weddings 2024

January 24, 2024

A big heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our amazing couples for trusting us with their special day and for taking the time to leave us reviews. It truly means the world to us!

Kathryn + Weston | Biltmore Estate

January 05, 2024

Kathryn + Weston
October 12, 2023
Biltmore Estate

Vendor Team

Gorgeous Fall Wedding at The Omni Grove Park Inn

December 20, 2023

Sarah + Tim
October 14, 2023
The Omni Grove Park Inn

Vendor Team

Perfect Spring Wedding at Chestnut Ridge

November 30, 2023

Alix + Patrick
April 23
Chestnut Ridge

Alix + Patrick's wedding was a day celebrating their love for each other and their friends and family. The ceremony, officiated by their siblings, was touching and so sweet as they shared their handwritten vows including promises to attend as many Broadway shows as they can while living in NYC. The choreographed first dance set the tone for a night filled of fun, as Alix and Patrick danced into the night, surrounded by their loved ones!

Cheers to Summer! A Highland Brewing Wedding

September 07, 2023

Diane + Walter
June 23, 2023
Highland Brewing

It was a beautiful summer day to celebrate with Diane + Walter! They exchanged vows a few months earlier and planned a reception full of greenery set against the colorful and fun backdrop of Highland Brewing. It was the best day and so grateful we got to celebrate with them!

Vendor Team

Planner: Keystone Event Coordinating | Ceremony + Reception: Highland Brewing | Floral: Flora Asheville | Caterer: 12 Bones Smokehouse | Band: Emerald Empire Band

A Picture-Perfect Proposal at Biltmore Estate

May 03, 2023

Kristi + Casson
April 21, 2023
Proposal in the Walled Garden at Biltmore Estate

These two were just the sweetest! They had so much chemistry and were clearly head-over-heels in love. Casson was so thoughtful in planning everything out, and it all came together beautifully! I feel so lucky to have been there to capture all the love between them. It was such an incredible moment to witness!

An Evening with Hilton Carter at Flora

May 01, 2023

We had the pleasure of capturing a book signing event at Flora with Hilton Carter, the renowned plant guru and author of Living Wild, and it was truly amazing!

Despite the rain, everyone was eager to meet Hilton and hear more about his love for plants and design, and the lessons we can learn from taking care of our green friends and living in the moment. Forage, the coffee shop located at Flora, was serving up warm beverages and Buggy Pops their delicious, all-natural popsicles.

Overall, it was a fantastic event, and we highly recommend checking out Hilton Carter's work and his new book, Living Wild. Also follow him on Instagram for the "Plant Rants" and tips, AND don't forget to check out his new line, now available at Target.

A Winter Wedding with a Fun-Loving Couple | Highlands, NC

March 29, 2023

Megan + Jordan
January 21, 2023
The Farm at Old Edwards Inn

Vendor Team

Photography Tips | The Price of Film - Kodak Portra 400

March 19, 2023

For years, I’ve bought my film from B+H or a paid member service like Film Supply Club until recently I discovered that the cheapest place to buy film right now is Amazon of all places! Click here to compare for yourself.

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