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When I was asked by our long-time clients/friends to come to St Barths for an unforgettable vacation, I was grateful and thrilled for the opportunity to capture the experiences and bonds of this amazing group of friends.  I photographed their wedding over 10 years ago in film and I’ve followed their journey as a family, […]

Where do I begin? Sarah and Christopher were married at Grace Episcopal Church and had a stunning reception at The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Asheville. All of the details were covered x 10. I could write on and on about her fantastic friends and family, and how this event really screamed ‘classy,’ but you can […]

If you want to ‘travel’ to the wedding and re-live Rachel and Jon’s gorgeous Biltmore Estate Wedding, just click on the montage above. Love the peace and calm in this image, just before the ceremony There’s a good reason for brides to have a ‘first sight.’ It allows us to capture moments like this, before […]

I love when brides use Wendy with Blush for their make-up. She really listens to brides and provides a look that suits them perfectly. Asheville Wedding Photographer | Jill Schwarzkopf | Realities Photography | Blush by Wendy Ballance | Ashley and Ken had a ‘first sight’ to start their amazing day. They wanted to have […]

[T]he professional staff at Old Edwards Inn, as well as my incredibly talented friends from Studio Wed, made this romantic wedding a day to remember. If you missed it, you can click below for the Realities montage. Images 2011 Copyright Realities Photography | Jill Schwarzkopf | Highlands Wedding Photographer | Old Edwards Inn Wedding Photographer […]