Kaitlyn & Joe, Engagement Session in horse country

FILED IN: Country Living, Dog Engagement Session, Engagement Session in the country, Horse Engagement, Horse Engagement Session

I’ve known Joe Lasher and his awesome family for years now so I was honored when he asked me to photograph his wedding in the fall of 2020!
I always like to keep engagement sessions as real and authentic as possible. True expressions of the bond between fabulous people in love. That pretty much sums up my job. They made the trip to horse country and the rest is history.
It’s a blessing to work with such talented people and live in a beautiful area, providing the perfect backdrop for an epic shoot.

Horse Gratitude-
Special thanks to Barbara Bonk, owner of Centeno as well as Carmel Daly for Justin. Truly magnificent animals that we enjoyed working with!

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Sarah & Stephen, Rehearsal at Claxton Farm

FILED IN: Claxton Farm, Claxton Farm Wedding, Claxton Farms Wedding Photographer

Claxton Farm has special meaning for me because I had my rehearsal dinner there 17 years ago. The views and overall feel are extraordinary and I’m so grateful for clients like these who enjoy real moments and want them captured.
Stay tuned for their wedding at Crest Center, coming to the blog soon!

All images copyright Jill Schwarzkopf | Realities Photography | Claxton Farm Photographer | Asheville Wedding Photographer |

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Paper Collaborative with Scripted Events, Minted & Blossoms Creative

FILED IN: Blossoms Creative, Lake Toxaway Wedding, Wedding Paper

I love the lil’ details of weddings. When my clients asked me to photograph their paper products from their Lake Toxaway Country Club wedding, I was honored. If you missed their wedding, you can go there now…

Special thanks to Blossoms at Biltmore Park, now known as Blossoms Creative for the floral accents. Patricia McLaughlin with Scripted Events provided some of the most beautiful calligraphy wedding invitations I have seen. I’m honored to work with such an a talented wedding team.

All images copyright Realities Photography | Jill Schwarzkopf | Asheville Wedding Photographer |

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Suzanne & Rich, Grove Park Inn Wedding

FILED IN: Destination Vacation Photographer, Grove Park Inn Wedding, Grove Park Inn Wedding Photographer, Omni Grove Park Inn Wedding, Verge Events

Dogs are love and when my clients bring them to their wedding it makes me so happy. Scroll thru these gems to experience the love!
This Grove Park Inn wedding at Seely Pavilion was decked out with COLOR and sweet details from Star Wars, since my clients are huge fans. So many wonderful moments, including body surfing to an amazing band.

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Venue: Seely Pavilion at Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Planner: Verge Events
Make up: BLUSH
Floral: Studio Flora Diva
Band: East Coast Entertainment, Night Years
Ties: Brackish
Cake: Grove Park Inn
Lawn Games: Rental me This
Transportation: Blue Ridge LimoAll images copyright Realities Photography | Realities Photography | Jill Schwarzkopf | Grove Park Inn Photographer |

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Abbie + Justin, Grove Park Inn Wedding

FILED IN: Asheville Wedding Photographer, Asheville Wedding Planner, Honey Darling Events, Omni Grove Park Inn Wedding, Realities Photography, wedding documentary, Wedding Photography Asheville

Love a wedding at the Grove Park Inn! Abbie and Justin had perfect fall weather with an amazing sunset to boot! Check out the emotion and details of their day here.

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