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Archive for November, 2010

Ian here-

I met Stephanie and Bill earlier in the year and I was thrilled when they picked us to document their wedding day. Stephanie and Bill are such a sweet couple, the day was beautiful without a cloud in the sky and for an October wedding you couldn’t have asked for a better day.

We started the day at the Inn on the Biltmore Estate doing makeup and getting ready for their first look. First looks are such a special time for the couple and is something that I always recommend to new couples. It really allows them to relax before the wedding and it allows me more time to get great images! After we went around the Biltmore Estate we headed to Grace Episcopal Church for their Ceremony. (such a beautiful church)

Stephanie and Bill had their reception at the wine cellar at the Biltmore Estate, I love shooting there because it is just so intimate… Its just the couple… and their close friends and family. Congratulations Stephanie and Bill, I hope you enjoy the montage below!


All images 2010 copyright Ian Riley/Realities Photography

Brandy and Clint planned the perfect intimate wedding. The day was all about closeness and a celebration among family and friends. We started with getting ready pictures at The Secret Spa, then moved on to the ‘first site’ and ceremony at the Grand Bohemian. We strolled around to capture some fun images in Biltmore Village before the couple took their vows inside the Grand Bohemian’s gorgeous ceremony site. I love spending time with the couple before they married. Their images read like a romance novel that you just can’t put down.

All images copyright 2010 Realities Photography/Jill Schwarzkopf, Asheville Wedding Photographer

Associate Photographer and Montage Design: Ian Riley
Hair and Make-up: The Secret Spa
Floral: Blossoms at Biltmore Park
Cake: Icing on the Cake

I knew this couple would be my client from the first time we spoke. We talked extensively regarding their Turkish/English wedding at Claxton Farms and how they wanted their photographs to depict all of the moments throughout the weekend.
They even had a rehearsal dinner at 12 Bones that benefited my non-profit, Sleep Tight Kids. Making connections with people that understand my art as well as the vision of helping others makes my career so rewarding. Thank you to Micky and Melih and their family/friends who donated generously to help our local children in need.

All images copyright 2010 Realities Photography/Jill Schwarzkopf, Asheville Wedding Photographer

Associate Photographer and Montage Design: Ian Riley
Rehearsal Evening Venue: 12 Bones
Wedding Venue: Claxton Farms
Florist: Blossoms at Biltmore Park
Pies and Cupcakes: Take the Cake!

There are no words sufficient enough to convey the beauty of Kate and Matt’s wedding. The connection that I felt with this family was intense. I kept thinking of how to capture the emotion of the event, and the magnitude. The images just came. The last 45 seconds of this video has sweetest display of excitement so stay tuned:)


All images copyright 2010 Realities Photography/Jill Schwarzkopf

Associate Photographer and Montage Design: Ian Riley
Wedding Coordination and Design: Jennifer King, Verge Events
Floral Design: Studio Flora Diva
Make-up: e.scott thompson
Dress fittings: Lupe Perez
Hair: Lola
Reception Venue: Diana at Biltmore
First Dance Choreography: ‘I Do’ Dances
Band: A Social Function
Transportation: Blue Ridge Limo

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