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Seasoned with weddings
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Darbey Roberts
Darbey Roberts
Owner

8 years in business

We speak English

Just me

Operating out of Hickory, North Carolina, Darbey Delaney Photography is a business offering naturally inspired wedding imagery. Owner Darbey Roberts is head over heels for all things love and matrimonial. Her big heart and passion for people help create a relaxing atmosphere where couples can be themselves in front of the lens. Darbey takes a photojournalistic approach to her work to authentically document moments in which true magic happens.

Services Offered

Darbey Delaney Photography offers several wedding packages for you to consider when making your investment. Each collection is mindfully curated by Darbey herself to afford you a streamlined service that is effective and stress-free. If you and yours would like additional coverage, Darbey can provide a second photographer to help capture every angle on your big day.

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

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
Digital Files
Prints

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Reviews of Darbey Delaney Photography

Kathy
Kathy Sent on 05/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Would Book Again

We absolutely LOVED having Darbey on our wedding day. My husband is absolutely obsessed with her, and he hates having to pose for pictures. She was able to work and adapt with our crazy family. Her turnaround time is impeccable. Her work has me reliving our day over and over again, the mood she managed to create makes it all the more romantic, as well as being able to capture everyones personalities on camera! I’m obsessed with her work, and everyone else is too! Check us out on Lillian West’s IG! ;)
K
Kelly Sent on 07/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent wedding photographer

Darbey photographed our engagement as well as our wedding. She was so fun to work with. Helped put us at ease and had us laughing the whole time! She and her second shooter Jordan got along so well with the bridal party and families and got so many compliments. She got us our wedding sneak peak photos a few days after and they were incredible!
Gabriella
Gabriella Sent on 10/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Darbey - Our Wedding MVP!

If you're on the hunt for a wedding photographer who's not only incredibly talented but also an absolute blast to hang out with, you’ve found your match in Darbey! First off, we couldn’t be happier with our photos– they perfectly capture the day! They’re wistful, romantic, and lovely. The poses she had us try along with the framing and editing were so beautiful and perfectly matched the mood of our wedding! While looking through the sneak peek and then the gallery, we both could NOT stop smiling!

Beyond her incredible talent for capturing magic moments – Darbey knows how to make a wedding day feel like a non-stop party. We had no clue how big of a deal the photographer’s vibe could be until we met her. Everyone (from our 3-year-old ring bearer to my 92 year-old grandpa) she photographed was laughing and genuinely smiling (because she’s absolutely hilarious and so much fun) and it shines through in every shot! Also, Darbey really went above and beyond for us in so many ways! From the planning process, through the big day, all the way to getting us our photos way ahead of schedule, she was so selfless and generous. We’re convinced she’s an angel in disguise! ♥

So, if you're getting married in the Asheville area and you're after a top-notch photographer who's also just a genuinely awesome human, Darbey's a wonderful choice. Our wedding day wasn't just beautifully captured, it was actually elevated by this amazing person. We're not just walking away with fantastic photos; we're leaving with a new bestie. Darbey, we can't thank you enough for turning our wedding day into a stress-free, laughter-filled dream!
S
Samantha Sent on 05/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Review for 4/15/23 Wedding

If you have the pleasure of working with Darbey Roberts, then you have the pleasure to be working with a true artist. Darbey’s work is why I reached out to her. I was super picky about our wedding photographer, as I really don’t like what’s currently trending (over exposure, over saturation). Darbey shoots everything raw and then she unleashed her creative talent into her edits. Her true to nature finish with emphasis on making the colors come alive just spoke straight to my heart. Little did we know that when we met her in person for our engagement photos that we were also in the presence of a comedian!!! Not kidding, almost every minute we were with Darbey, she was making us laugh. We had the absolute best time getting to know her and she made us feel 100% comfortable in front of the lens. I also had a bridal portrait session with her and it was just her and I at our venue, and true to our first time together, my belly hurt by the end of it from all the laughs. It was also an incredibly fun day, and Darbey was there to help me from taking my dress on and off, holding my train, and just taking the lead on getting me a variety of portraits I’ll cherish forever.
On the day of our wedding, we are blessed to say it was a perfect day for us. Darbey created for us a memorialization of one of life’s biggest moments for and we couldn’t be more in awe of our album. It is absolutely stunning. We are endlessly thankful to have worked with Darbey Robert’s, and would 1000% do it all again with her. Wedding planning is a roller coaster of an experience, and you really bond with everyone involved with helping make your dream vision come to life, and having Darbey capture it all is easily the best decision we made.
To say Darbey is a joy to be around while working is an understatement. She delivers the most high quality wedding photos you can lay eyes on, and I have the utmost respect for her and her work.
Karoline
Karoline Sent on 04/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Darbey is amazing!

We recently had an engagement session with Darbey and she is absolutely wonderful! My fiancé and I had so much fun and even though we didn’t have any experience being in front of the camera, Darbey gave us prompts that helped us relax and get comfortable. We can’t wait to see the photos and have her photograph our wedding next year!

Update:
Darbey is an amazingly talented photographer and we had a blast working with her on our wedding day! Her photos are STUNNING and are truly a work of art. From planning the timeline to organizing which portraits were needed and everything in between, Darbey made the whole process so easy and fun. We highly recommend her for your photography needs and cannot say enough good things about her and our experience!
MELISSA
Melissa Sent on 09/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellence. She is the best

I met Darbey at my daughter's bridals and she is awesome! She is so fun loving and professional. Her personality is so out-going and her photos are fantastic. Highly recommend.
W
William Sent on 09/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Doesn't miss a shot!

Darbey has become a great friend of ours through our 3 sessions with her included in our wedding photography package. Her personality helps keep the mood light and everyone smiling through the whole session. On our wedding day she never missed a shot and captured all the fine details. As a couple who has never had photos taken before we couldn't be more pleased with Darbey and Nelson as a team of excellent photographers. We look forward to using them again for all our professional photography needs.
Kayla
Kayla Sent on 09/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

Darbey is absolutely fantastic! She was so easy to work with and took the stress out of everything! I’m absolutely blown away with how amazing she was during our engagement session, bridal session, and wedding!
Allison
Allison Sent on 08/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

I would recommend Darbey Delaney Photography to anyone looking for a reliable, talented and personable photographer for your wedding day!

Darbey is not only an amazing photographer but shes also the kind of person you want in the room when you're feeling stressed on your big day. She kept me (the bride) and all my bridesmaids and family laughing and carefree the whole day. She was phenomenal at capturing moments of our wedding that were "unplanned" but so memorable. I left my wedding day so grateful she was there to talk to when things didn't go perfect and turning those moments into fun memories that are captured for a lifetime. As an added bonus she is pro at handling "un-agreeable" family members... (It's okay we all have them) I would recommend Darbey Delaney Photography to anyone looking for a reliable, talented and personable photographer for your wedding day!
A
Alexis Sent on 04/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

Darbey did my wedding and has done several couples portrait sessions with my husband and I and we are always very pleased with her professionalism and hard work! She is great about staying in touch and always delivers nothing short of the absolute best! Highly recommend her!
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