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James & Kylee’s Colorado Adventure Session
Andy Wickstrom Andy Wickstrom

James & Kylee’s Colorado Adventure Session

James and Kylee’s wedding day didn’t happen as they imagined. As Hurricane Helene impacted Asheville and the surrounding region, they were already in town, prepping for their wedding day with a few of the first friends and family members who were on sight to help get things ready.

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Sophia + Lucas | 03.21.26 Small group, close family — everyone there to support them. The road up was full of ruts, bumps, rock, loose gravel, and dirt. I even rented a 4x4 pickup to make sure I could get there 😅 My Prius definitely wasn&rsq
Chris + Vicki | 03.14.26 They picked the only two good weather days all week and made the most of it. Sunset vows on a mountaintop, then a small wedding the next day with friends at an Airbnb in Asheville. I had so much fun capturing C and V out i
K + T | 02.24.26 An absolutely unforgettable winter elopement session from Tuesday. Just two weeks before, they lost their home — and their three dogs — in a fire. Instead of cancelling while they figured out next steps, they pivoted a
Some cold weather is rolling in this weekend, and I’m honestly wishing our region could catch a break from the epic weather scenarios for a second. As I’m bracing for ice in Asheville, seeing these warm October frames has me wishing we co