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When a couple contacts me and asks me to photograph their elopement, I say yes! When they contact me asking me to photograph their elopement at Jump Off Rock in Laurel Park, NC, I say heck yes! This mountain top photography location near Asheville, NC is always beautiful and I adore photographing Jump Off Rock […]

Weddings

May 14, 2020

Jump Off Rock Wedding Photography in Hendersonville, NC | Dongeun and Dakota

Couple kissing at wedding with mountain views

Planning a wedding is hard. It’s stressful, lengthy, and full of all kinds of emotions, but near the end, when the big day arrives, it’s FUN! It’s exhausting, but FUN! So for most couples, when their wedding is over and they return from their honeymoon, the boxes of wedding decor and unopened wedding gifts patiently […]

Weddings

May 8, 2020

Asheville Wedding Photographer | If you do only one thing after your wedding, do THIS!

Mountain top wedding photo groom kissing bride on head at Hawkesdene with mountain views.

Let me start by saying that I am in LOVE with the wedding albums I provide to my couples! They are custom designed by me, an Asheville wedding photographer, they include all of the most important moments of a wedding day, and are a priceless family heirloom to look back and to help relive one […]

Weddings

March 26, 2020

Asheville Wedding Photography | Custom Keepsake Wedding Album Preview

Navy blue leather wedding album with silver foil deboss by Jessica Merithew Photography

Goodness y’all! This mountain top Craggy Pinnacle proposal photography was beyond beautiful! The planning, the sunset, the reactions, the emotion- all of it! I absolutely loved being there to capture these special moments!  When John first contacted me about his proposal idea, I immediately fell in love with it! He wanted a location with incredible […]

Engagements + Proposals

February 14, 2020

Craggy Pinnacle Proposal Photography | Lexie + John

Couple's engagement proposal on mountain top

This fall wedding at The Lodge at Flat Rock was absolutely beautiful! With floral pumpkin aisle decor, rich fall colors, and Heather and Greg’s immense joy, it was a simply perfect Hendersonville, NC wedding! Last fall I had the pleasure of photographing Heather and Greg’s engagement photos in Asheville, NC at The North Carolina Arboretum. That […]

Weddings

November 24, 2019

Hendersonville Wedding Photographer | The Lodge at Flat Rock Fall Wedding Photography Preview | Heather + Greg

Bride and groom walking down aisle at wedding at Lodge at Flat Rock in Hendersonville, NC

This beautiful couple shared an amazing wedding day with family and friends at The Foundry Hotel in Asheville, NC, and it was an absolute blast to capture! From the mix of pretty pinks and deep fall hues to dancing the night away in the courtyard, it was a gorgeous and fun wedding! Brittany and Brian chose […]

Weddings

October 30, 2019

The Foundry Hotel Fall Wedding Photography Preview | Brittany + Brian

couple walking under umbrella during wedding photos

This beautiful fall wedding in Washington, DC area was a perfect kick off to my fall wedding season as an Asheville wedding photographer! The weather was gorgeous, the riverside venue was beautiful, and Ellen and Kyle were a ton of fun to work with! Plus, this was a brunch wedding. Who doesn’t love that?! That’s […]

Weddings

October 25, 2019

The River View at Occoquan Fall Wedding Photography | Ellen + Kyle

Wedding couple standing on dock at The River View at Occoquan on wedding day in Lorton, VA

Oh Biltmore Estate, you have my heart. You’re beautiful, full of wonder, historic, and simply oh so amazing for this Asheville Family Photographer! You draw a crowd with your incredibly manicured gardens, impressive large home, and expansive acreage with mountain views. You truly have it all, and I (along with millions of others) love you […]

Families

July 25, 2019

Biltmore Family Photographer Asheville | Family Photos at Biltmore Estate

Little boy walking between parents and holding their hands at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC

Y’all, let me start by saying that this list of family photography locations near Asheville, NC could easily be 20 deep. As an Asheville family photographer, there are simply SO many beautiful spots to capture family photos here in western North Carolina! I narrowed it down for you though, to the absolute best, so here are […]

Families

June 23, 2019

Asheville Family Photographer | Best Family Photography Session Locations Near Asheville

Family playing with dog at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC

Emily + Nick’s big day at Hawkesdene was truly a dream come true! From mother nature on our side to being surrounded by family and friends, it was a perfect wedding day!  When I arrived at Hawkesdene, in Andrews, NC, the air was cool, the sky was dark, and the clouds were pouring rain. The […]

Weddings

May 7, 2019

Hawkesdene Wedding Photography in Spring | Emily + Nick Wedding Photos Preview

Couple holding hands and looking at each other

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WEDDINGS |



ENGAGEMENTS + PROPOSALS |



FAMILIES |



MATERNITY + NEWBORNS |



WEDDING PLANNING |



ABOUT JESSICA

BLOG categories:

are you looking for something specific? 

Maybe a wedding venue, wedding planning tips,
newborn photography samples, proposal ideas, or more about me?