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About

A professional wedding photographer in Asheville, North Carolina, Ryan Bumgarner Photography has been enchanting couples with breathtaking imagery since 2001. Relaxed and unobtrusive in nature, owner Ryan Bumgarner is both experienced and professional. Combining a blend of artistic and traditional photography styles, Ryan Bumgarner Photography captures your memories in a timeless and classic manner that will last forever!

Experience

Through years of study, Ryan Bumgarner learned various photographic concepts and techniques. Obtaining his master's degree in photography/documentary studies from Western Carolina University, Ryan’s passion for exploring the artistic sensibility and technological advances in the photographic world led to his opening Ryan Bumgarner Photography in 2001. Photographing hundreds of weddings since its inception, Ryan continues to craft his techniques and philosophy to provide his couples with the best experience possible.

Services Offered

Couples who book Ryan Bumgarner Photography benefit from a variety of services. Options include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Consultation
  • Liability insurance
  • High-res images
  • Second shooter
  • Additional hours

Other Services

Coupled with the above services, Ryan and his team offers a variety of wedding-related amenities. Couples have the option of choosing from the following:

  • Wedding albums
  • Wedding canvases
  • Wedding portraits
  • Digital files
  • Flush mounts
  • Engagement shoots
  • Trash the dress shoots

Areas Covered

Ryan Bumgarner Photography provides wedding photography services to newly engaged couples in Asheville, North Carolina. Services are extended to those throughout Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Brevard, North Carolina; Flat Rock, North Carolina; Greensboro, North Carolina and Hendersonville, North Carolina.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Thank You Cards

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Save the Date

Reviews of Ryan Bumgarner Photography

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Lacy Sent on 03/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Photographer

Ryan captured stunning and priceless photos of our perfect day. His pricing was reasonable and he responded to emails and questions promptly, was super accommodating, was always there when I needed a quick shot taken, and was down to have fun with our dinosaur-themed wedding! Bonus: He was super fun to work with!! Authentic and down to earth. Thanks for everything, Ryan!!
Photo notes: I didn't know how to choose my faves.
Jana
Jana Sent on 10/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

Ryan is an amazing photographer! He is very professional and a joy to work with! He went above and beyond to make sure my wedding day pictures were amazing! If you are looking for a great photographer in the Ashville, NC area he's your guy!! Thanks again Ryan for such great photos!
Tonilynn
Tonilynn Sent on 09/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

If you don’t chose him you will regret it

So I LOVE RYAN AND DANIELA !! They were fantastic !! I immediately fell in love!! They made my day easy flowing and captured every moment !! RYAN and DANIELA I will miss you!! Best photographers ever!
Claire
Claire Sent on 11/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan is truly AWESOME!

We found Ryan on the internet and after speaking to him for 5 minutes it was like talking to a friend! We had a destination wedding outside of Ashville so the first time I met Ryan was standing in a bridal gown with my hair half in curls and slippers. He is such a gem, never flusters, so easy to work with and has this calming (great for brides) fun character. I had my 14-year-old stepdaughter as my Maid Of Honor and in no time he had her swirling and giggling for the photo’s as we were getting ready!
At the last minute we had a change of plans as it began to rain. Ryan scanned the house we were staying in (which was beautiful) and picked out some great spaces for photos. I never missed the fact that we weren’t outside, he was so creative and took some wonderful unique pics. At the reception Ryan was everywhere capturing the moments, laughing with the guests and never missed a thing!
I absolutely love my wedding pictures; they capture the essence of what my husband and I felt that night. A wonderful celebration with great families and friends!
I would highly recommend Ryan, you get way more than a photographer, he is truly awesome!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 11/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Experience and Photographer

Ryan was AMAZING!!! My husband and I did a nice ceremony on the parkway with just family. Ryan was very responsive throughout the entire process. Gave us great options for places to go and was very reasonable in his pricing. The day of the ceremony he was prompt, took his time, and you could really tell how much he loved what he was doing. We are forever grateful that he captured our most important day.
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Mimi Sent on 10/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Easy to work with and great pictures

Picked Ryan by reviews and the pictures on his website. We got lucky as not only was his work excellent, but he has a great easy going personality and fair price. Everybody liked him!
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Taylor Sent on 05/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan is Awesome!!

We did both our engagement and wedding photos with Ryan. He is awesome! He is very calm and easy going and lets you just do your thing. I barely even noticed he was snapping shots all night but he definitely was! I really appreciated him getting as many shots as he did of the guests. He was SO quick to get the photos back to us which was very exciting. I would definitely recommend Ryan! Thanks again!!
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Ashley Sent on 05/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous work!

Ryan is an amazing photographer, he is both professional and fun! His pictures are gorgeous and he really knows how to capture the best moments! And very efficient in getting the picture done soon after !
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Anna Sent on 01/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

We planned our wedding in a week and Ryan was able to be part of our intimate wedding celebration. He was seamlessly both a guest and professional and provided an amazing portfolio of our event. I have recommended him many times!
Mazza
Mazza Sent on 11/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!!! High Recommend

Ryan did a fabulous job. He was very cool and calm and made the experience very relaxing and fun! He knew all the best locations and his photos turned out better than expected.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

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Ryan Bumgarner Photography frequently asked questions

Ryan Bumgarner Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Ryan Bumgarner Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Thank You Cards
Ryan Bumgarner Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Ryan Bumgarner Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Ryan Bumgarner Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Ryan Bumgarner Photography is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in value and 4.6 in average response time.

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