About

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Hi, I’m Andy Wickstrom.

After living and working as a graphic designer in Chicago for more than a decade, my wife and I spent five years living on the road and exploring the country in a small travel trailer. Photography became a way to document where we were, but more than that—it became how we connected, shared stories, and found meaning in the landscapes and people we encountered along the way.

A couple years in, a friend asked if I’d photograph their elopement on a glacier near Squamish, BC. I said yes without hesitation. We flew in at sunrise, landed for a brief 45 minutes, and I watched two people exchange vows in one of the most unreal places I’d ever seen. No script, no timeline—just something real and deeply personal. They spent the rest of the day rock climbing.

That moment stuck with me. I realized there are couples who don’t want the traditional thing—who want their wedding to feel like them. That’s the kind of work I’ve been doing ever since. Helping people mark this moment in a way that’s rooted in place, grounded in meaning, and a little wild.

Black and white photo of a person in a beanie and jacket using an old-fashioned camera against a plain background.
Person rock climbing on a steep cliff with safety ropes, surrounded by autumn foliage.
Person taking photos from helicopter window, capturing mountain landscape.
Airstream trailer parked in a desert landscape with a person leaning out the door and a dog standing nearby. Solar panels are mounted on top of the trailer, and mountains are visible in the background.

A few things about me:

  • I love to get outside and go climbing with family and friends

  • My wife and I have two daughters, Bergen (5) and Holland (3) Bergen drew the little film camera on this page :)

  • I love to play electric guitar

  • On those beautiful days in Asheville, I love to bike to breweries like @NewBelgium_avl with my family

  • I’m a little bit of a coffee snob, but I’ve been known to drink gas station coffee in a pinch!

  • I enjoy shooting film portraits of my kiddos

  • He helped us create a perfect day and on top of that became a friend!

    Audra G.

  • His vibe created such a calm and fun environment for us! Not to mention, our pictures are DIVINE!!!

    Jacqueline H.

  • Andy is a true artist... he captured sheer love and joy with his ease and open presence. He is personable, patient, kind and so so talented.

    Charise G.

  • From the mundane to the profound, Andy's eye brought out the beauty of each moment. His calm confidence behind the camera puts everyone at ease.

    Tucker W.

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Follow that spark of an idea for your wedding day.

If I’m joining you on your biggest day, I want your focus to be on having fun, feeling confident, and staying relaxed so you can just be in the moment. Whether it’s close to Asheville where I live, or someplace else—no matter the backdrop, my approach is the same.

Things that I never leave at home? A creative eye for epic outdoor adventure photography and a solid plan. I also bring my enthusiastic and friendly vibes. So let’s have some fun, hit the spots with the coolest views, take some creative chances, and document the fleeting but memorable chapters of this experience.

Let your hair down (or bring extra clips if it’s windy), grab those broken-in boots, a celebratory drink of choice, and let the emotion shine through. Does this sound fun or what?!

A woman in a wedding dress laughing and holding a man's tie while he smiles, outdoors with a scenic background.
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