Asheville Elopement Photographer
Love STories told through images
Your asheville Elopement photographer
You've come to the right place! As a native of this magical corner of the world, I know all the hidden spots, golden mountain views, and mossy forest trails that make this area the perfect canvas for your love story. My photography style is warm, whimsical, and creatively tailored to capture the joy and intimacy of your special day. Whether you're exchanging vows beneath towering trees or dancing in a golden field at sunset, I'm here to document every heartfelt glance and joyful laugh.
If you have already had the wedding, but are just hoping for some breathtaking images to celebrate...I can do that too.
Lastly, bridal portraits are a timeless and elegant way to capture the beauty, joy, and anticipation of being a bride. These dedicated sessions, typically held before the wedding day, allow you to fully showcase your gown, hair, makeup, and personal style without the rush of the big day. Nestled in the stunning scenery of Asheville, NC, I offer an experience that blends fine art creativity with a relaxed atmosphere to create breathtaking portraits you’ll cherish forever. Let’s celebrate this magical chapter of your love story with images that radiate confidence and romance.
DREAMING OF AN ENCHANTING ELOPEMENT IN THE BEAUTY OF ASHEVILLE, NC?
Reach out through the contact form and say hello! Tell me all the good stuff like what you are hoping to capture during our time together and what your dream session would be like. In return I will send you all the information on the session experience and the investment. If you would like an initial phone conversation I'm always up for a quick chat too!
1. Say Hello
asheville family photographer
2. the consultation
Once your session is booked, the fun part begins! Up first is your pre-session consultation. This is a 30 minute in person meeting or phone conversation that happens about a month before
your big day. We will use this time to plan the session of your dreams. We will
talk through locations, a timeline and details. I want to learn about your
heart’s most desired images and what you want to walk away with. I want to get
to know all about you and your fiancé. Basically, I want us to feel like friends walking into
your session so I can create a visual story that is authentic to you. We will stay in communication in the time leading up to your session so you are never left with a question unanswered.
This is it! Your big day! The part where you get to relax and let me take care of the rest. I will guide you along so you are never left wondering where to look or stand or what to do with your hands. I will be a fly on the wall during the ceremony and then hands on for the photos that follow. I will get a mix of posed portraits and candid
shots and together we will create something magical that will
be cherished for decades to come.
3. the session
About 3-4 weeks after your session you will receive your gallery of hand edited images via email. This gallery will be shareable with family and friends and all images will be available for download. Included in your elopement price is an heirloom album of 40 of your favorite images. You will have one week to choose the images you would like to include in your album.
4. Your Gallery Delivered
All of your digital files will be available as high resolution downloads upon gallery delivery and will include a print release. Your album will be ready about 2-3 weeks after you choose your images. The album will be delivered to your home and will be ready to display and enjoy!
5. your photographs
heirloom artwork OF YOUR LOVED ONES • priceless
Elopements start at $2000 for 2 hours of coverage
- A pre-shoot consultation to plan the day of your dreams
- A location guide of the best Asheville area locations
- Hand editing of each image in your gallery
- A private online gallery of all of the images from you big day!
- High Resolution downloads of your images with a print release
- An heirloom album of 40 of your favorite images
Pricing
Valerie did a phenomenal job with our wedding photos. Could not be happier with her quality, professionalism, artistic eye, etc. if you’re not sure who to book, BOOK HER NOW!!”
Asheville, NC
Jade
Valerie creates a fun and relaxed environment in which she works her magic, even with the least willing participants (like our dog Edie!). Maternity photos, newborn photos, family photography, Christmas themed fun and our recent 1 year old's birthday party...Valerie has captured them all. We recommend her without hesitation. Our gallery wall continues to expand with stunning photos made beautiful by Valerie's unique touch and edits that memorialize the most precious of times. After working with us, we recommended her to our parents. They desired a simple portrait session for their 50th anniversary. These portraits are INCREDIBLE and will be cherished for years to come. Look no further...you've found the best.
Asheville, nc
Amanda
I highly recommend Valerie Edison for your photography needs! She was amazing with our family photo shoot! She is great with kids and made the whole experience so fun. Valerie is professional and works with you throughout the whole process to best capture your family. Also her pictures turn out amazing!
Asheville, NC
Shanda
Valerie is amazing! She is kind, patient and an extremely talented artist. We have had two sessions with her: fine art Santa minis and a fine art studio maternity session and we were very pleased with the process and absolutely love the images she created! If you're looking for a photographer that produces fine art images and provides clients with heirloom printed products. She is your girl!
Asheville, NC
Jennifer
Working with Valerie was amazing. She took the time before our photo session to walk me through outfit choices and color palettes, patiently answering all my questions and taking the time to make sure I felt ready for our session. During the session she was professional and personable, instantly making my kids feel comfortable and she managed to get multiple shots with natural smiles and laughs! She takes time with her clients, making sure you get the pictures you want during the session and did not make us feel like her time was rushed at all. During our first session with her, it started to rain and she magically produced a clear umbrella and continued taking photos, which ended up being some of my favorite pictures of our session! We will for sure be using Valerie for family sessions in the future and cannot recommend her enough.
Asheville, NC
Christina
Working with Valerie was a dream. She was so patient and meticulous with my newborn, and it showed in the pictures. They were perfect! Her attention to detail is unmatched. I cannot say enough good things about her and her gift of capturing these sweet moments.
Asheville, NC
Christy
Valerie is truly a gift! Her work is incredible and we couldn't have been more pleased with our photos that we will cherish forever. Valerie made the experience with our kids so fun. We have found our forever photographer to capture our family!
Asheville, NC
Krista
