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A Glimpse Into Our Work
Every image tells a story. Here's a small selection from recent weddings and portrait sessions across the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Blue Ridge Portraits captures the authentic emotion of your wedding day and the genuine spirit of your family — with a documentary style that feels timeless, never staged.
Every image tells a story. Here's a small selection from recent weddings and portrait sessions across the Blue Ridge Mountains.
No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons. Every package includes edited digital files, an online gallery, and our signature editing style.
Claire Donovan has been photographing weddings and families in the Blue Ridge Mountains for 8 years. Her documentary style means she captures real moments — not poses.
BFA in Photography from SCAD — trained in documentary and fine art traditions
Featured in The Knot, Junebug Weddings, and Southern Bride magazine
Fluent in making even the most camera-shy couples feel completely at ease
All galleries delivered within 4 weeks — no 6-month waits here
Rated 5.0★ by 98 clients — every single review is five stars
"Claire captured moments I didn't even know were happening — a grandmother's laugh, my husband's expression as I walked down the aisle. Our photos don't look like wedding photos. They look like memories."
"We did a family portrait session and it was the most fun we've had as a family in ages. Claire has this gift for getting kids to actually be themselves. Every single photo is a keeper."
"We eloped on the Blue Ridge Parkway and Claire was the only vendor we needed. She was seamless, invisible, and somehow everywhere at once. The photos are absolutely stunning. Worth every penny."
Wedding dates book up fast — especially May through October. Reach out early to check availability for your date.
Asheville, NC — available throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond
(828) 255-9030
claire@blueridgeportraits.com
All inquiries answered within 24 hours, usually much sooner.