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In 2026, most couples working with experienced Asheville wedding photographers invest between $4,000 and $6,500 for full-day coverage. Budget packages from newer photographers start around $2,000 to $3,000, while luxury and multi-day coverage from established professionals runs $7,000 to $10,000+. Our packages are positioned in the mid-to-premium range because of what is included: Julie's full planning support, 7-day delivery, and Will's 15+ years of professional experience including his time as a Google Creative.

A 50% deposit and signed agreement secure your date. The remaining 50% is due on the wedding day. We limit the number of weddings we take each month so every couple gets our full attention. We book on a first-come basis, so if your date is set, the sooner you reach out, the better.

No. All prices on this page are listed before tax. North Carolina sales tax will be added to the total. This applies to photography services and digital deliveries. The exact amount will be itemized in your agreement so there are no surprises.

Absolutely. The three packages above are starting points. If you need different hours, want to add specific coverage, or have a multi-day celebration, Julie will build a custom package around your exact needs. Call her at 828-243-2755 and she will put something together.

Your complete, professionally edited gallery is delivered within 7 days of your wedding. Every image is individually color-corrected and hand-edited. Most Asheville wedding photographers deliver in 4 to 8 weeks. If you need your gallery even faster, 48-hour rush delivery is available for $250. Same professional editing, same quality, delivered within two days.

You receive full print rights, which means you can print, share, post, and display your images however and wherever you want with no restrictions or additional fees. Forge Mountain Photography retains the copyright, which is standard across the professional photography industry. In practical terms, this means we may use select images in our portfolio, website, or marketing materials. You will never be charged to use or print your own photos.

Yes. We are fully licensed and carry professional liability insurance. Many venues in the Asheville area, including the Biltmore Estate and the Omni Grove Park Inn, require vendors to submit a Certificate of Insurance. We can provide a COI to any venue that requests one. Just let Julie know and she will send it directly.

Will shoots with professional dual-card slot cameras, which means every image is written to two cards simultaneously the moment it is captured. Throughout the day, images are also backed up to additional drives on-site. Your photos are never stored on a single card or a single device. After the wedding, files are transferred to our editing workstation and backed up to redundant drives. At no point are your images on a single point of failure.

The Essentials package starts at 5 hours and covers ceremony through first dances. If you need something shorter, like a courthouse ceremony or a very small intimate gathering, call Julie. We can discuss hourly coverage or point you toward our elopement packages, which are designed for exactly that.

Travel within the Asheville area and most of Western North Carolina is included at no extra charge. This covers venues in Hendersonville, Waynesville, Brevard, Black Mountain, and locations along the Blue Ridge Parkway. For venues beyond about 90 minutes from Asheville, or for destination weddings in cities like Charlotte, Greenville SC, or further, we quote travel separately and it is always transparent and upfront.

The standard payment structure is 50% at booking and the remaining 50% on the wedding day. If your wedding is more than 6 months out and you need a different arrangement, call Julie and she will work with you.

The Classic gives you 8 hours of coverage by Will plus an engagement session. The Heirloom adds a second shooter, a bridal session, same-day sneak peeks, film photography, and extends coverage to 10+ hours (start to finish). The Heirloom is designed for larger weddings where you want every angle covered and every moment documented from the first minutes of getting ready through the sparkler exit.

As early as possible. We limit the number of weddings we take each month. Prime dates in October, spring, and the holiday season fill first. We recommend booking 6 to 12 months out if your date is flexible, and as soon as possible if it is set. Call Julie at 828-243-2755 and she can check your date immediately.