As a plus-size professional, I am always very insecure when it comes to having my photos taken…read more Then Hannah & Ben came along! They were able to capture all of my best angles and made the process seamless, fun and BEAUTIFUL! I loved the outcome of my photoshoot and I can't wait to do it again. In the meantime, I always refer all of my friends/family/clients to get their shots taken by Smoky Mountain Photographer. They really are incredible for any and all of your photography needs!

We hired Ben and Hannah for our wedding in October 2020. Wedding planning is a stressful time and…read more2020 brought its own challenges but Hannah did such an amazing job taking the stress out of the day. She touched base with me multiple times through the planning process to get a sense of our wedding day timeline and what photos we wanted to capture. She suggested doing a "first look" before the ceremony, so we could knock out some of those pictures beforehand (making the actually ceremony feel more relaxing). Her ideas really helped us, and our day was lovely. The pictures turned our wonderful and I am so glad Hannah and Ben were a part of our day.

Aaron and Philan of White Shutter Photography exceeded all of the expectations we could have had…read morefor our wedding day! When we first interviewed Aaron he told us that he wouldn't just be our photographer, he would help the entire night run smoothly- he did. Aaron and Philan came the hotel prior to our ceremony. Philan took precious photos of me, my mom, and my girls while helping me into my dress! Aaron hung out with my husband beforehand, taking photos, helping him into his tux, and making everything seem easy. Aaron helped us execute a strategic plan for more pictures to be taken prior the ceremony, without us seeing each other:) It was brilliant! Five minutes before I was ready to walk down the aisle I was standing in the bridal room at my church, doing my best to stay calm, when Philan came in and just started snapping pictures- I was immediately at ease. As the night went on, Aaron and Philan were everywhere. Aaron's creative eye never stopped! He would have shot photos all night if we didn't have a reception to get to. Our pictures are amazing. Some people will tell you that photography isn't that big of a deal because you only really get a couple of pictures you want to save and showcase for the rest of your life. We got hundreds, seriously. We have no regrets recommending White Shutter Photography to all brides- they are truly fantastic.

Aaron and Philan did an amazing job on our wedding day! When we first met with Aaron (Philan was…read moreout of town), we got a great vibe from him. He told us all about Philan and how they were married and worked events together. We felt very at ease during our first meeting and we decided right then and there that we wanted them to be our photographers. Aaron and Philan were able to capture who we really are as a couple in their photos. We love the candid shots that we got of the two of us. Some of our favorite pictures are of my husband and his brother, who has Down Syndrome. The way they captured the special relationship between my husband and his brother is truly amazing and I am so glad that my husband has those photos. I know it means a lot to him. We would highly recommend Aaron and Philan for any event. They are truly an amazing couple and we feel very lucky to have shared our special day with them.

Josh and Shelley captured the most beautiful moments on our wedding day! I say moments rather than…read morephotos for this reason- Their talent for capturing natural moments between family, friends, bride and groom makes for the most excellent photographs to cherish, I noticed, more so after seeing the final photos that you can find someone who will snap a family picture if you tell everyone to look at the camera and smile, but it takes TRUE TALENT to capture the special moments as they are naturally happening. Shelley and Josh maximize on capturing the event as it is naturally occurring. They were also able to maximize time spent because their ability to tag team, and weaved through the event seamlessly without disturbing any guests or ceremonies. Also, they are very comfortable people to be around, which sounds silly but makes a world of difference on the most stressful day. The commitment and creativity I observed while they shoot the wedding was unbelievable. They have several camera's and lenses, which they often switched for certain photo's, they were always aware of the lighting and best places to photograph (and take excellent outdoor photo's). The value and quality we received is unbeatable, especially being able to access all the photos! After receiving the photo's and seeing my wedding through the eye's of Josh and Shelley, I can honestly say it was magical. And my wedding photo "like's" on Facebook are blowing up! Couldn't Thank them enough for the work they did!

My husband and I couldn't believe how lucky we got to have Shelley photograph our adventure…read moreelopement in South Iceland! She was easy to communicate with and so personable in person. I pretty much instantly felt comfortable working with her, even though I never got to meet her in person until the actual elopement day. My husband doesn't comment on services very much, but he was so impressed with Shelley's creativity and fearlessness in getting the best shots. She would sometimes be laying on the ground and get completely soaked by the waterfalls, and she would have us stand so close to the edge of a cliff and so close to the waterfalls. My husband got to see a sneak peek of a few shots on her camera, and his mouth literally dropped at how beautiful the photos were. We completely trusted her opinion on the stops we made in Iceland not only because she has been to Iceland before, but also because she just has that creative vision to know what looks good (her website/blog says it all). Another bonus is that she scouts the wedding ceremony area for you beforehand and chose our ceremony site, which we are so grateful for. It was intimate (away from the crowds), peaceful, and beautiful. If you and your partner are looking for someone who loves candid photos, dynamic photos with a lot of movement, and epic landscape photos, Shelley is the best photographer for that. We can't recommend her enough!

We had Tanya do a family photography session for us while we were visiting Lake Nantahala. She was…read moreso much fun and took excellent pictures of us. Our three kids, who don't really like having their pictures taken, all loosened up and started enjoying it, even making their own suggestions about poses. Her pricing is very reasonable.

Jaime was a pleasure to work with! We traveled to Asheville for our first anniversary and wanted…read morescenic outdoor pictures. Jaime suggested locations based on our interests and times for the best lighting. She was fun, positive and laid back. Her work is incredible and I couldn't be happier.

Jaime's pics of my family on a recent trip to Asheville are wonderful memories that helped us look…read moreour best and highlighted our relationship through the photos. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a great experience with professional results!

Jennifer was awesome. She was very helpful during and before the shoot. She was available on short…read morenotice and was super communicative the entire time and extremely patient with us. She took beautiful photos (seriously, stunning) and helped us in posing and lighting. She was a pleasure to work with and has a really creative and impressive eye. So much so that she knows how to maximize location and lighting to the point of our photos coming out with almost no need for editing. She is just great, all around, and I couldn't recommend her higher. I would give her and her work a billion stars if I could!

She did a one hour photography shoot for myself, my husband and our 11 and 4 year old. She was…read moreright on time with an easy going attitude and great ideas. She does graphic design so photoshopping photos is no challenge for her. The kids liked her too which is a big plus when your dragging them to get their pictures taken. I highly recommend her.

My family and I were fortunate enough to stumble across Lindsay to coordinate/execute a family…read morephoto shoot for us. Her pricing was transparent/straightforward, and we were able to access ALL of the photos from the shoot within 24 hours. She was flexible enough to meet us in the location of our choice, and willing to give us ideas on photo day to ensure we had some great photos. Highly recommend.

So my wedding photographer dropped out on me with a week to go (!) and I called Blue Bend. Nick…read morecalled me back and even though he was booked, proceeded to be super helpful and nice. He contacted another Blue Bend collective photographer, Kevin, who was also busy but was willing to shift things around to help us out! This kind of customer service and compassion in the face of a panicking groom is rare. Very very nice people @Blue Bend

Communication is of great importance when choosing wedding vendors. Blue Bend proved a lack of…read moreprofessionalism by disengaging with us after the contract was signed and a sizeable deposit was paid. Less than 3 weeks before my daughter's wedding Blue Bend had not responded to emails or phone calls to touch base with us on final details. We lost confidence Blue Bend would provide services promised, and had to scramble to find a new photographer. Nick, owner & photographer, was completely unresponsive after we booked services six months before the wedding date. Then, just over 6 weeks until the wedding we tried to touch base with a few questions . Between the bride and mother of the bride, we made 8 attempts to reach Nick over a 3 week period. Emails to the very address he had previously corresponded with us were unanswered, but "delivered." We phoned the same mobile number he had previously used, but our calls and voice messages were ignored. I even sent a letter in the US Mail to his PO Box asking that he contact either the bride or me. This makes three methods of communication (email, phone & postal mail) in which two people (from different phones & email servers) were unable to get a response from Nick over an extended time. We then noticed that none of Blue Bend's social media had been updated in over a year. Out of concern Nick may have had a personal crisis, or Blue Bend may have gone out of business, the bride left a voice message with another Blue Bend associate. The associate never responded back either. We did receive an auto-generated final bill that did not even state the amount owed for final payment. Money is due in full before any service is rendered. This form letter had a blank where the amount owed should be. We had no assurance a photographer would be there on wedding day if we made the online payment. If we did not pay the balance in full, we would lose our sizeable initial deposit, and have to find another a photographer less than 3 weeks before the wedding date! The bride sent an email to Nick 6 weeks before the ceremony, with the subject containing the words "Cancel Contract." And suddenly, Nick responded to that within a couple of hours (after 5 months of silence). He gave lots of excuses for poor communication - he changed mobile email provider & had been having trouble accessing emails on his phone; he couldn't find the emails we were referring to (I have a record they were all delivered); he claimed he didn't get my letter because the US Mail is unreliable (the letter was never returned to sender as undelivered). Nick made no excuse or apology for not returning phone calls. Nor could he explain why, if he was having trouble retrieving emails on his phone, he did not think it was important to check business emails on a computer. Nick ignored our requests for a refund. But when pressed, he refused the deposit refund, saying he would "forgive" our final payment of the remaining balance. We are out about $900, and Nick did no work for his money.