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Who are we?

We are a team of 4 Documentary Wedding Photographers. There are never any stiff or unnatural photos - ever. We're based out of Asheville, NC, but we serve the Charlotte and Greenville, SC areas as well. We also regularly travel to the Caribbean and beyond.

Congrats on your engagement!
Firstly, we’d like to congratulate you on this exciting time in your life. The next year will fly by with preparations, invitations and anticipation. It seems like just last year that we were planning our wedding. Now, with our 10th anniversary behind us and our 2nd child with us, we are reminded what an amazing time of life it is to be preparing for a wedding! Congrats and ENJOY it!

Relax! We’ve done this before!
We have people ask us all the time if we’re comfortable photographing a wedding at a venue that we haven’t been to before. ABSOLUTELY! Nick has photographed more than 450 weddings in the last 10 years and Maddy is over her 100 wedding mark. We love our job for so many reasons, but more than anything we love getting the opportunity to see so many new places and hang out with people on their happiest day. Weddings have taken us across the globe and to mountains, glaciers, zoos, oceans, piers, boats, airplanes, helicopters, golf courses, fields, rivers, gardens, forests and almost anything else you can imagine. This experience combined with consistently original images is what led Nick to be named one of the top 50 wedding photographers in the country. Our work has been featured in numerous magazines and almost every time, it was our first time at that venue. If any of us is asked to shoot at a venue that we haven’t been to before, we always make sure to go ahead of the wedding and look for the best spots and angles and get information about where things are going to happen.

So… why are we different?
By now I’m sure you’re on your 1,012th wedding photography website and you don’t know anymore who you’ve contacted and what sites you’ve seen already. Believe me, we’ve been there. We believe what sets us apart from others is our ability to capture the emotion and joy of the wedding day without intruding on the events. We have had so many people tell us over the years that they couldn’t believe they’d ended up with so many photos of what was going on – they had no idea we were even taking pictures. This “ninja-style” (as Nick likes to jokingly say), combined with an eye for photojournalism is what allows us to produce so many images with a creative style, but also capture the events taking place.

Where do we go from here?
Everything about our company is about making your life easy. Everything from our booking process to the album design will be as easy for you as possible. We regularly do bookings over the phone and internet. From there it can all be done via email. We have so many clients from outside the Asheville area, that we are very used to providing a complete service over the phone and via email. We have even been known to Skype and FaceTime if you’d like to “meet us” face to face. Of course, if you’re in town you’d like to come by our office in Hendersonville, you’re very welcome – we love to get visitors! If there is anything that we can do for you, please just let us know.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

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
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
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
Negatives
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Blue Bend Photography

Ashley
Ashley Sent on 03/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Pictures and Excellent Service

Nick did just a fantastic job. He knew our venue very well (Grove Park Inn) and it showed. He was very efficient, so we got all the pictures we wanted and then some. The final photos are a complete dream. He has such an eye to capture the magic and love from that day; we couldn't be happier with the images.
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Keira Sent on 02/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A Top Pick in AVL for Good Reason

From bright sun during the ceremony, to dim dinner lighting, to a pavilion lit only by strand lights, Nick rolled with the punches on the spot and delivered INCREDIBLE and unique photos despite what many photographers may have struggled with. He captured a beautiful mix of posed and candid images that embodied our relationship and the feeling we wanted for our wedding (intimate, classy, and incredibly fun!) He was very attentive, learning I had special wine brought down for the day and that I made all of the dinnerware myself, and took it upon himself to specifically photograph those things without being asked. I impulsively hired Nick for an extra hour two weeks out and added a first look with my dad, which he adjusted for graciously. Hiring the perfect photographer was at the very top of our must-have list, and we are delighted with our choice. Communicate what you'd like in advance, relax, and let Nick run with it-- you will not be disappointed. We will cherish our wedding photos for the rest of our lives!
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Jessica Sent on 10/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome to work with and beautiful memories!

We had a destination wedding in Asheville, NC at Jump off Rock and worked with Nick. He was so easy to work with and was able to work with us very well, even through phone calls and emails. We only had Nick for a few hours but he was able to capture every image I imagined plus some. The turn around time was a expected and promised. The pictures were some of the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen. We are so glad we chose to go with Blue Bend Photography and would 110% recommend them to anyone.
Hope
Hope Sent on 06/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!!

Nick was amazing on our wedding day! He was very professional and great at keeping us engaged and getting us to relax. With so much chaos around us it was great to work with someone so chill and nice! He was patient and made sure we got everything done without making us feel rushed or flustered. I can’t wait to see how our photos turn out! Blue Bend Photography is fantastic and I’m so glad they were part of our wedding day!!
Stacy
Stacy Sent on 04/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Professional Photographer

Kevin was amazing! He was very professional. He was able to pick out spots for photographs that were absolutely perfect. He also kept everyone at ease. During the reception, I barely noticed he was there. Highly recommend!
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Sara Sent on 10/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Nick and Will were amazing and I’m so glad we hired them for our wedding! They were so easy to work with and made us feel comfortable when taking photos. Sometimes I forgot they were there which I think is a good thing when you are having the first look or taking photos with your new or soon-to-be husband. I had a vendor that was very difficult to work with and Nick and Will kept everything so smooth and professional. I was so thankful to have them as part of my vendor team! They were absolutely one of my favorite vendors on my wedding day. I haven’t seen the photos yet but I recommend Blue Bend Photography to anyone and everyone!
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Susan Sent on 03/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We loved our photographer, Colby and his assistant, Kevin. They were on time and worked diligently throughout the wedding ceremony and reception. They were pleasant and professional and responsive to all of our needs! I would highly recommend them!
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 01/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Our photographer was Nick. He was awesome!!!! He was very nice, engaging, flexible and easy to talk to. I have not got my photos back yet but I know they will be amazing after taking some photos I was give a quick peek at what he had taken. He really went above and beyond my expectations of a photographer, seeking every photo taking opportunity possible. After the wedding I had people ask me about him because they wanted to have photos done. Some of my guests made statements like... " wow he was really good" and "you hardly knew he was there". You should book him!!!!!!!
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Kat Sent on 09/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
So far, Blue Bend has been great. Granted we have not seen our photos yet, but we loved their portfolios. We had another photographer bail at the last minute, and Blue Bend called us immediately the day after we left the message, then met with us that night for coffee and BAM! No more worries for us, we had them as our photographers. Their responsiveness was and has been super great. We can't wait to see our photos after our wedding. And we look forward to our engagement session!
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Megan Sent on 01/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Nick (and team) are the best Wedding Photographers in WNC (and beyond!) My husband and I are not fans of having our picture taken so we were rather apprehensive, but Nick made the whole process easy and fun. He became a part of our day and told the story of it so completely and creatively. Every photograph spoke to us and the story of our family, friends, and our mutual love of the mountains that served as our wedding day backdrop. We could not recommend Blue Bend Photography more.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Flawless Flawless Wedding Hair & Makeup

Great Photography, we worked alongside Blue Bend for a Grove Park Inn wedding and a Claxton Farm wedding and they always do such an awesome job capturing the wedding day!

An English Flower Cottage An English Flower Cottage Wedding Florists

Blue Bend has such a special eye with weddings! Nick and his associates create stunning shots and showcase or work with such craft! Our clients are always stunned looking at the reflection of their wedding day through the lens of these remarkable photographers.

Anya Hinkle & Tellico Anya Hinkle & Tellico Wedding Bands

Every wedding I've worked with Blue Bend has had fantastic photos. Very nice folks to boot. Can't go wrong!

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Blue Bend Photography frequently asked questions

Blue Bend Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Blue Bend 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
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Blue Bend Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Blue Bend Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Blue Bend Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Blue Bend Photography is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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