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Voted “Asheville’s Best Wedding Photographer” by Mountain Xpress Newspaper three years in a row, Nathan Rivers Chesky is an Asheville wedding photographer and videographer serving weddings across Asheville, Highlands, Charlotte, and Western North Carolina. His work has been featured in Garden & Gun Weddings, Junebug Weddings, Zola, and Forbes, and he has been commissioned directly by brands including Garden & Gun, Explore Asheville, and WeddingPro.

Blending modern digital photography with timeless 35mm and medium format film, Nathan creates imagery that feels both natural and editorial. His wedding packages include drone photography and videography, capturing the landscape and atmosphere of the Blue Ridge Mountains while preserving the full story of each wedding day.

Recognized for his editorial eye, creative direction, and documentary approach, Nathan serves couples planning full wedding weekends, multicultural celebrations, and destination weddings across Asheville, Western North Carolina, and the East Coast.

Nathan Rivers Chesky — Asheville Wedding Photographer

Nathan Rivers Chesky, Asheville wedding photographer and filmmaker based in Western North Carolina holding a camera beside a stone staircase at Castle Ladyhawke

Western North Carolina Elopement Photographer: Linville Gorge Wilderness Adventure

A bride and groom look lovingly at each other at sunset in this Western North Carolina elopement photography portrait.

A bride and groom gaze lovingly at each other at sunset, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.

North Carolina Adventure Elopement Photographer

Carolina and John wanted to say their vows on a mountaintop. We headed out as a team, with an officiant from Love and Wisdom Officiants, and found one of my favorite spots in the Linville Gorge Wilderness at The Chimney’s. Just an hour and a half drive from Downtown Asheville. Western North Carolina is full of countless natural spots to elope and this one has got to be at the top.

Check out their adventure elopement photography Gallery!

A bride in a long, fitted white gown poses on a rocky mountain cliff overlooking a forest for a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride in a veil gently touches her groom’s cheek outdoors in Western North Carolina, with mountains in the background as captured by their elopement photographer.
A bride in a long, fitted wedding dress stands on a rocky mountain cliff overlooking a valley, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride in a veil looks up at her groom as she holds a small book during their wedding ceremony captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride and groom look lovingly at each other at sunset in this Western North Carolina elopement photography portrait.
A bride and groom hold hands during a Western North Carolina elopement ceremony as their officiant reads from a book.
A bride in a veil and a groom in a suit embrace during a sunset elopement captured by a Western North Carolina photographer.
A bride and groom gaze at each other in front of a tree with vibrant red leaves, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride in a white wedding gown and veil looks up at her groom in a black suit as they stand together on a mountain overlook for their Western North Carolina elopement.
A bride in a lace wedding dress and veil stands outdoors for a Western North Carolina elopement, looking toward the camera.
A bride and groom hold hands as silhouettes on a Western North Carolina mountain peak at sunset.
A bride and groom gaze lovingly at each other at sunset, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride in a veil and a groom in a suit embrace closely, foreheads touching, during a Western North Carolina elopement.
A bride captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer, looking toward the camera with a veil draped over her head and face.
A young girl wearing a floral crown smiles while holding a large wedding bouquet high above her head during a Western North Carolina elopement.
A bride poses for her Western North Carolina elopement photographer while holding a sheer veil partially over her face.
A bride and groom embrace a young girl holding a bridal bouquet, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride in an embellished gown laughs while standing on a rocky mountain ledge during a Western North Carolina elopement.
A bride in a veil looks into a small compact mirror, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride and groom embrace on a cliffside at sunset, enveloped by the bride’s flowing veil in this Western North Carolina elopement photograph.
A bride and groom share an intimate kiss beneath the bride’s sheer veil during a Western North Carolina elopement.
A bride and groom in silhouette dance against a colorful sunset sky, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride and groom are silhouetted against a mountain sunset during a Western North Carolina elopement, their hands joined as the bride’s long veil flows behind her.
A couple in formal attire kissing in a dip, backlit against a dark background, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride in a lace gown and veil gazes up at her groom in a black suit as they hold hands in a scene captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride in a white veil smiles up at her groom, who wears a dark suit with a white boutonniere during their Western North Carolina elopement.
A bride in a gown and veil holding hands with her groom during a sunset elopement captured by a Western North Carolina photographer.
A bride in a beaded gown looks through her bridal veil, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride and groom in silhouette dance together in front of a bright light at night, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride in a white wedding gown and a groom in a black suit stand on a rocky cliff overlooking a mountain range at sunset, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride in a long gown and veil holds hands with a man in a suit while standing on a rocky mountain ledge captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride in a veil looks up at her groom as they stand together outdoors during a Western North Carolina elopement.
A bride and groom in silhouette stand on a mountain overlook, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride in a white wedding gown and a groom in a black suit stand on a rocky cliff overlooking a mountain range at sunset, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride and groom in silhouette stand holding hands on a cliff at sunset, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A bride and groom stand together on a rocky cliffside surrounded by autumn foliage during a Western North Carolina elopement.
A bride in a white gown and veil smiles at her groom, who stands with his back to the camera during a Western North Carolina elopement.

Elopement Drone Photography Time

Are you looking for Elopement Photography in Asheville that includes Drone? Check out these post sunset shots from the air on the edge of the mountain in the Linville Gorge Wilderness!

A bride and groom sit on a high rocky cliff surrounded by a forest with autumn foliage, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer in a view from directly above.
A bride and groom stand together on a rocky cliffside surrounded by autumn foliage during a Western North Carolina elopement.

Time to get creative!

Even after the sunset, we had some time and energy to get creative. Creative Elopement photography is really an exciting express who these two are as a couple. Carolina and John were open to suggestions and really brought their personality and excitement out in the dark!

A bride in a white wedding gown and a groom in a black suit stand on a rocky cliff overlooking a mountain range at sunset, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A couple in formal attire kissing in a dip, backlit against a dark background, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.
A couple in silhouette dancing at night, illuminated by a bright light in the background, captured by a Western North Carolina elopement photographer.

Thanks to everyone involved for making this Adventure Elopement so magic!

Reach out here to inquire about your date for your own Photography with Nathan Rivers Chesky Photography and Film.

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Voted “Asheville’s Best Wedding Photographer” by Mountain Xpress Newspaper three years in a row, Nathan Rivers Chesky is an Asheville wedding photographer and videographer serving weddings across Asheville, Highlands, Charlotte, and Western North Carolina. His work has been featured in Garden & Gun Weddings, Junebug Weddings, Zola, and Forbes, and he has been commissioned directly by brands including Garden & Gun, Explore Asheville, and WeddingPro.

Blending modern digital photography with timeless 35mm and medium format film, Nathan creates imagery that feels both natural and editorial. His wedding packages include drone photography and videography, capturing the landscape and atmosphere of the Blue Ridge Mountains while preserving the full story of each wedding day.

Recognized for his editorial eye, creative direction, and documentary approach, Nathan serves couples planning full wedding weekends, multicultural celebrations, and destination weddings across Asheville, Western North Carolina, and the East Coast.

Planning a wedding in Asheville? Explore real weddings photographed at venues like The Biltmore Estate, Omni Grove Park Inn, Castle Ladyhawke, Hawkesdene, Homewood, The Vineyards at Betty's Creek, and more.

Nathan Rivers Chesky — Asheville Wedding Photographer

Nathan Rivers Chesky, Asheville wedding photographer and filmmaker based in Western North Carolina holding a camera beside a stone staircase at Castle Ladyhawke