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Fete Photography

Fete Photography

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    Matt Sent on 04/05/2016
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    If I had one sentence to describe Fete, I wouldn't be able to do it. They deserve much more. What did I like? Everything. These two are awesome and truly are amazing at capturing the moment. I was floored looking at our photos of our engagement and wedding. They allowed us to be in our environment and captured those "wow" moments and then would offer a suggestion for other shots that were breathtaking. Sept 2015 wedding.
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    Samantha B. Sent on 12/11/2022
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    Absolutely Stunning Work

    Derek from Fete Photography did an amazing job at capturing our wedding photos. We were in awe when browsing through our gallery and couldn't have picked anyone better. He was very nice and professional. We highly recommend Fete Photography!
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    Julie P. Sent on 01/02/2020
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    Amazing! Great! Wonderful!

    Fete Photography is amazing!! Kristi and Derek are great at capturing both posed portraits but also great at capturing important moments of the day that happen on the fly - it's hard to find a photographer that can do a great job at both, and Kristi and Derek did an amazing job, plus they gave us a really good variety of shots and angles. For example, our first kiss at the altar at the end of the ceremony was such a quick moment, but somehow they captured many beautiful different types of shots of this important quick moment! I don't know how they did it - we were impressed! During the planning process, they responded to all our e-mails quickly, and on the wedding day itself, they were fantastic to work with! They made sure that we got pictures with all the family members we wanted to get pictures with. I had a very large dress and Kristi held the train of my dress as we moved to different locations to take bride & groom pictures after the ceremony - her mindfulness of my delicate dress was very helpful and meant a lot!! And the pictures turned out beautiful! They also did a really good job with any editing/color correction they did on the pictures - Derek and Kristi definitely have a good artistic eye and perfectly captured our day. We have so many favorite pictures that it is hard to pick ones to put in an album! My husband and I highly recommend Fete Photography!
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    Jordan Sent on 10/03/2019
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    Beautiful Photography - Amazing to work with this duo!

    Derek and Kristi were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING to work with! They were professional, fun, easy going, informative, and most importantly took the best pictures! We were lucky enough to do our engagement and wedding day pictures with them. We had several touch points with them prior to both events (engagement shoot and wedding day) to discuss vision and get recommendations from them on attire, location, moments, etc. Everything felt like it fell perfectly into place but I know it happened that way because of their excellent advice, guidance and obvious experience. All of our favorite moments for our engagement and wedding photos were captured so beautifully. They were our buddies throughout the whole process and were a joy to work with. They were also very timely in their picture turnaround which was amazing because we couldn't wait to see the pictures! They had wedding day highlights over to us just 3 days after our wedding. We couldn't recommend them more highly. Thank you, Derek and Kristi!
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    Caitlin Sent on 05/17/2019
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    Best choice we could have made!

    Derek and Kristi were great to work with! We choose them because of their more artistic photographs and beautiful lighting. They were so kind from the moment we arrived. Both made us feel very comfortable (even though we are not photo people). We felt like we were just spending time together and they happened to be there taking photos. They gave just enough instruction that we know we got great photos, but we still felt natural. Even the family portraits were comfortable and quick (thank goodness). Now we just can’t wait to see our photos!
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    Jami Sent on 06/03/2019
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    Wedding Photo Perfection!

    This husband and wife duo are not only two of the nicest people we've ever met, they are incredible photographers! They did not miss a beat when shooting our wedding and engagement. They got every shot we requested and made it so easy on us. We are in love with our pictures and will cherish them forever!
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    Alexandra Sent on 06/05/2019
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    Precious moments became candid photos

    We loved Fete! They were everything we could have wanted in a photographer and so much more. They pulled us out every time the light changed and captured some of our favorite pictures. They weren't intrusive in the day but they were everywhere at all times. Any time someone raised a phone to take a picture with us, Derek or Kristi was right there taking it with them. Their posed photos were great but we hired Fete photography for their ability to capture the candid moments in our day and they delivered! We believe that the candid moments they caught are what separates Fete from other photographers. I am attaching some of our few favorite candids but there are 800 more where these came from. Hire Fete, you will not be disappointed!
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    Renee D. Sent on 03/01/2019
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    Beautiful photography even on a rainy day!

    We really enjoyed working with Derek and Kristi on our wedding day! They were professional, friendly, fun, and knew all of the best spots at our venue (The Farm, Asheville). It was great having two photographers, especially at the beginning of the day so Kristi could stay with me and my bridesmaids as we were getting ready and Derek could stay with the groom and groomsmen. They were super easy going and flexible to work with. They even sent us a few photos ahead of schedule, upon request, so we could use them on our thank you cards. We received the rest of our photos the other day and were blown away. Our wedding day was rainy and cloudy, but the photos have such a glow and warmth to them, they're so beautiful! They did a great job capturing our day and our guests and we highly recommend team Fete!
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    Kelsey H. Sent on 01/02/2019
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    Derek & Kristi are such a pleasure to work with!

    Choosing a photographer was the most important decision for us when selecting vendors for our wedding. Derek & Kristi's photography was stunning, so the decision was easy. Our only concern was, because we live out of state, how easy or difficult it would be to connect and relate with our photographers or communicate about how our day would be captured. Derek & Kristi quelled this fear early on with a clear and open phone call, wherein we were able to discuss the venue, their familiarity with the space, and what we wanted from their services. D & K were very polite and were great listeners, and there was never a moment where we weren't sure if we made the right choice. They showed up on time on our wedding day, worked quickly and courteously, and were extremely reassuring as we awkwardly posed in front of strangers with cameras. In the end, the photographs were INCREDIBLE and we could not be happier for choosing Fête to capture our big day. Thank you for the beautiful photos, Derek & Kristi!!
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    Nicole Sent on 11/15/2018
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    Amazing husband/wife photog team!

    Derek and Kristi were amazing to work with for our engagement shoot and wedding! They're an awesome husband/wife team and were super flexible to make sure we had the moments of the day we really wanted captured. Plus they put up with the craziness of our group! They've already sent us stunning sneak peeks and we can't wait to see more!! Highly recommend!
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    Lexy Sent on 10/11/2018
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    Yes. 100%!! 10 stars!! Derek and Kristi are the real deal. Fabulous to work with and their photography is beyond beautiful.
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    Miranda Sent on 01/19/2019
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    Super talented

    Derek and Kristi were amazing. They are the kindest people and we're SO happy with out wedding photos. We continue to get compliments from friends and family. We provided a list of must-have pics and they knocked it out of the ballpark. they're super easy to work with and very responsive along the way. We highly recommend them!!
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    Kate Sent on 05/26/2022
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    Simply the BEST

    Derek and Kristi are absolutely the best wedding photographers in Asheville! I have planned weddings in the area for 6 years and always loved their work and working with them. When it came time to hiring a photographer for my own wedding, I knew I wanted Fete to be there!! Derek did our engagement photos which came out fantastic and was a joy to have at our wedding! He’s very laid back but knows how to pose couples and get the most magical shots! He’s also very flexible and was willing to ride a lazoom bus with us to the ceremony and back with no real seat. I’m so glad we had him there for our big day!! I am obsessed with our sneak peak photos and can’t wait to see the rest!!
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    Lori Sent on 12/08/2018
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    You can’t go wrong with Derek & Kristi!

    Hiring a wedding photographer is such a personal decision. We could not have made a better one in choosing Derek and Kristi for our daughter’s wedding at the fabulous Biltmore Estate. Since this was a destination wedding, from our first talk with them to actually meeting them in person, they made us feel so comfortable and were fabulous to work with. Of course, they captured the moments we expected a photographer to capture. But they were also able to capture some of the most sweet, tender, intimate moments of the day, and for that we will be forever grateful. Their work is truly art. Thank you both so much!
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    Michael Sent on 09/05/2018
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    We had such an amazing experience working with these two! They really put us at ease and the photos are stunning. Hire Fete Photography!
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    Chelsea Sent on 06/05/2018
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    Hire Fete photography they wont disappoint!! They were a favorite "vendor" to work with because they were so responsive, professional and kind. We were thrilled with; our engagement pictures, Chinese tea ceremony pictures and wedding pictures. We adore their style and sharp eye for unique and artsy shots. Most of my relatives neglected to show up for portraits(including my grandparents) but I was pleased to find that Fete grabbed many candid photos with these important individuals. Photos were particularly important to my Husband and Fete did not disappoint. Fete worked with us and our crazy ideas including great canoe pictures!
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    Chelsea Sent on 05/23/2018
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    I can't begin to explain how happy the photos from our wedding make me. Derek and Kristi did an amazing job. Having two photographers made all the difference. Kristi stayed with me while getting ready and Derek with the groomsman so all the special moments were captured. Both are kind and unimposing, so easy to have around all day. But, they will be honest and tell you if a requested shot won't work or would be unflattering, which I was thankful for. Their candid shots are just as good as the posed portraits. I had requested certain family members be in a lot of photos (the family members who are usually behind the camera and often get left out) and they did not disappoint. All the photos were delivered to us in a timely manner. I have received countless compliments on anything I have shared and posted. The photos are a treasure and I am forever thankful to Derek and Kristi for capturing our special day.
    Tip: We did our engagement shoot with Fete as well which I would highly recommend. It was important to us to see how they operate and to get comfortable in front of the camera before the actual wedding.
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    Shelby Sent on 11/25/2017
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    Kristi and Derek of Fete Photography were an absolute dream to work with for our fall wedding from start to finish. When we met them to discuss booking, they were extremely professional and had a beautiful album of a wedding they had done to show us an example of their work. We added an engagement shoot to our package in order to get comfortable with them prior to the wedding, which turned out amazing. They were extremely receptive when I emailed them to meet a week prior to the wedding to go over final details. On they day of the wedding, they completely blew me away with how hard-working they were! Everyone kept admiring how they were there for every moment. When we received our photo gallery I was stunned with how wonderful they turned out. They perfectly embodied the love that my husband and I have for each other in every picture. I cried going through the gallery because each image brought me back to our special day. They caught every single moment and in the most beautiful way. I would recommend Fete Photography to anyone who wants to preserve their wedding day in the most beautiful way.
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    Allison Sent on 10/09/2017
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    We used Fete Photography for our Charlotte wedding and the photos were absolutely amazing! Derek and Kristi were wonderful to work with. They made us feel comfortable being photographed and kept us laughing. We knew that we wanted photographers who would capture spontaneous moments and who would deliver crisp, high quality photos. The result was stunning. Thanks for capturing the memories!
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    Sarah Sent on 11/02/2017
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    Derek and Kristi were so fabulous to work with!! They are fun to be around, creative, and they work so well together to capture the best photos! I was specifically looking for an amazing photographer that was very familiar with the Biltmore, and Derek and Kristi delivered that and more! When I saw the photos from our wedding, I was simply blown away by how fantastic they were. They captured all of the big shots I wanted, and some very special photos I didn't even remember them taking! We are so impressed and beyond happy with our photos. THANK YOU Derek and Kristi!
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    Jacquelyn Sent on 08/04/2017
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    Working with Fete Photography was amazing. They are so nice and make you feel so natural and comfortable when capturing those special moments. The pictures from our wedding day are a masterpiece - absolutely breathtaking!! I highly recommend Fete Photography to capture your special day!! You won't regret it, they are incredible!
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    Renu Sent on 12/15/2016
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    Highly recommend! Both of them are incredible photographers--all of our photos are stunning (and they'd never been to our venue before!)
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    Christina Sent on 09/20/2016
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    Fete Photography was outstanding. Leading up to the wedding, Derek and Kristi were great at communicating and easy to work with. On our wedding day, they were professional, friendly, un-intrusive, and efficient about getting the shots they needed. The photos they captured, both the portraits and the more journalistic/documentary-style shots, were absolutely stunning — they're beautiful, artistic, interesting, and focused genuine emotion and unscripted moments between people. Derek and Kristi were very quick to get us their edit after the wedding. We are so happy we have Fete's images as a record of our special day. I can't say enough wonderful things about Derek and Kristi, both as people and as photographers. (My sister used Fete for her wedding last year and had a similar, wonderful experience - so I can speak to their consistency too!)
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    Kristen Sent on 08/04/2016
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    Absolutely the most incredible pictures we could ask for! Not only did they catch every moment we asked them to (and more), they did it so elegantly. We barely knew they were there and we never felt like they were hovering to get the shot. They used the lighting of the venue, natural light and used their own. They captured moments that no one else ever would have, including a shot with a lightening bolt in the background! No one could believe it wasn't edited in. They captured both candid shots and posed shots perfectly. The reception was a blast and the pictures tell the whole story.
    Fete photography is 100% the direction you should go for your wedding day. They will not disappoint.
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    Aviva Sent on 10/05/2016
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    Kristi and Derek were a pleasure to work with. Before meeting them, I fell in love with the style of their photography and their ability to capture candid moments in a documentary style. As an artist, I looked over MANY portfolios before I decided on Fete and I really valued their ability to capture the feeling of such a special day in their photographs by focusing on nature, and their style of capturing expressions of people. They were great leading up to the wedding but they really shined on the day of by being super organized and quick to capture all of the details, lead us around to capture good lighting moments and execute a million photos of family and wedding party all the while making us feel relaxed and natural.

    I just got the photos back and I was BLOWN AWAY at how they captured so much of the magic and created an amazing photo collection of professionally edited photos. The colors are rich, they captured every detail, they used editing techniques to enhance the photos but they still have the candid moments and authentic expressions. They are truly artists and have a craft that helps you relive each minute of your wedding when you see the photos.

    They also allowed us to live in the moment and enjoy our wedding while they photographed. Highly recommend!!
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