Your wedding deserves photographs that capture both the beauty of your surroundings and the emotions that make your day unforgettable. At Doug Burke Photography, we specialize in natural, timeless wedding photography that tells your story through genuine moments, beautiful portraits, and meaningful details. Serving Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, our experienced team is here to preserve your wedding memories with creativity, care, and a relaxed approach.
There’s something special about celebrating your wedding in the mountains of North Carolina. From peaceful outdoor ceremonies and sweeping Blue Ridge views to intimate celebrations at historic estates and mountain retreats, Asheville offers an unforgettable setting for beginning your next chapter together.
At Doug Burke Photography, we believe your wedding photographs should capture much more than the setting. The laughter before your ceremony, the emotions shared with family, and the energy of your reception are just as important as the breathtaking scenery.
Since 2013, our photography team has documented more than 1,000 weddings throughout North Carolina and beyond. We combine a documentary approach with beautiful, naturally directed portraits, giving you a collection of images that reflects the people, atmosphere, and moments that made your celebration your own.
Planning a mountain wedding comes with exciting possibilities, from outdoor ceremonies with beautiful views to celebrations tucked away in the Blue Ridge countryside. Our goal is to make your photography experience simple, organized, and enjoyable no matter where you’re getting married.
We’ll help you create a photography timeline that considers your ceremony, portraits, family photographs, and the natural light available at your venue. Mountain weather and changing lighting conditions can create unexpected challenges, and our experienced team is prepared to adapt while keeping your day moving smoothly.
Whether you’re planning a first look overlooking the mountains or saving that moment for your ceremony, we’ll work around your priorities and provide guidance when it’s helpful.
Most importantly, we want you to enjoy your wedding. We’ll take care of documenting the meaningful moments so you can focus on celebrating with the people who matter most.
Planning your wedding in Asheville or the Blue Ridge Mountains? Here are answers to a few common questions about our wedding photography experience, packages, booking process, and service areas.
You can expect a relaxed, professional, and organized wedding photography experience. We’ll help you plan your photography timeline, guide you through portraits, and capture natural moments throughout your celebration. Our photography style emphasizes genuine emotions, timeless portraits, and true-to-color editing. Your professionally edited wedding photographs are typically delivered within 30 to 45 days.
Getting started is easy. Contact us with your wedding date, Asheville-area venue, and a few details about your plans. We’ll confirm availability, discuss your photography needs, and help you choose the right coverage for your celebration. A signed agreement and $250 nonrefundable retainer secure your wedding date.
Our wedding photography packages start at $1,795 for six hours with one photographer. We also offer eight-hour coverage with one photographer for $2,295 or two photographers for $3,195.
Our two-photographer package includes an engagement session within the Piedmont Triad. Engagement sessions outside that area can be arranged separately. Additional wedding photography coverage is available for $275 per hour.
For Asheville and other mountain destinations, we’ll confirm any applicable travel arrangements or charges when discussing your wedding plans.
We photograph weddings in Asheville and surrounding western North Carolina communities, including Weaverville, Black Mountain, Candler, Hendersonville, and the Blue Ridge Mountain region. Based in Greensboro, our photography team also serves Winston-Salem, High Point, Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, and other destinations throughout North Carolina and southern Virginia.
Planning a wedding in Asheville or the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains? We’d love to hear about your celebration and help you create photographs you’ll treasure for a lifetime. From meaningful ceremony moments to beautiful portraits and unforgettable reception memories, our team is here to capture your day naturally and beautifully. Tell us about your wedding date, venue, and plans, and we’ll help you find the right photography coverage.
