Alchemist Weddings

United States & Internationally

About This Vendor

Traveling Elopement & Wedding Photographer

Based in Charlotte, NC, Alchemist Weddings is a photo & video team focused on authentic story telling and timeless moments. Welcome! I'm Lee, your photo Alchemist, here to turn your precious moments, in to artistic gold. I capture images with a cinematic art style, that tells a genuine story. I believe photography should enhance the natural beauty of your story, capturing real moments - the love, feel, and authenticity, with an artistic frame. I blend a journalistic approach that is natural in style, with a creative use of light and color. I am passionate about what I do and have a deep love for stunning photography. I strive to capture intimate and natural images, that burst with feeling and detail. It's honestly an honor and a privilege to be a part of your story. I am relaxed, down to earth, and love spending time getting to know the people I'm going to be working with, allowing me to better capture the chemistry shared, while telling the best story through timeless imagery. I look forward to getting to know you! Services Offered All of our wedding packages at Alchemist Weddings are fully customizable to fit your needs. They range from elopements, destination weddings, and traditional weddings, to boudoir and engagement/couples sessions. We can provide a second photographer, custom hours of coverage, video, and anything you may need to accommodate a your specific needs. All packages include sneak peek photos within three days, over 400 professionally edited images, and a complimentary engagement session. Other services, such as location scouting, prints, and wedding albums, are also available. Thank you for taking the time to view Alchemist Weddings!

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Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Boudoir, Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement, Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files, Online Proofing, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Printed Proofs, Same-Day Edits, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic, Classic, Documentary, Dramatic, Lifestyle, Modern, Vintage

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding

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Alchemist Weddings Reviews

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Reviewed On 11/23/2023 by Cris K

We are beyond pleased with Lee’s work for our wedding day at the Biltmore Estate and our engagement pictures at Looking Glass falls, the pictures are beautiful and we will cherish them forever. We were in the hunt for a photographer that was a...

ble to work independently as we wanted to rely on their creative eye so we could focus on our guests and enjoying our time at our ceremony and reception. Lee was fantastic to work with since the beginning, he was always able to answer any and all questions via text or a phone call. We were able to speak with him on several occasions to plan our vision. We first met him for our engagement pictures and we didn’t have a clear idea of where we could take pictures since we are from Miami and not familiar with the Asheville area, Lee was great at providing a magnificent backdrop for our shoot, and although the weather at the fall was at times uncomfortable Lee was still able to capture amazing shots that we were delighted with. For our big day we had to adhere to the many rules and limitations at the Biltmore Estate and Lee was able to pivot to make our first look pictures happen, we were able to enjoy our reception with the assurance he would know what to capture and when and we were satisfied with the end result. The turnabout time was also very reasonable and we had the final pictures before we got back from our honeymoon. We would recommend Lee and his team without reservations, and I commend him for his artistic eye and ability to create a wonderful product while also taking into consideration our vision and ideas.

Reviewed On 11/22/2023 by Jacob F

Lee did great work he has a great vision and was able to work super well around a minor setback we had and did excellent work.

Reviewed On 10/13/2023 by Nicole C

Picking out a photographer felt super daunting in the beginning, but after we met Lee we knew it was a perfect match. We just had our engagement photos, and I was BLOWN away by all the little moments he was able to capture. We wanted to find so...

meone that would blend perfectly with our style and fit right in on our wedding day. It's evident in his work how personal it is for him and how much he truly cares about his clients' experience. I know he’s only ever a quick text or call away. We've had quite a few changes in locations and dates, and he’s been so flexible and helpful throughout. We were obsessed with the engagement photos he took. The day of the photos, it just so happened to start raining as we were parking to meet up with Lee. He came prepared with two clear umbrellas and was pumped for the shoot regardless of the rain. He immediately put my nerves at rest. We ended up with over 200 photos in less than two weeks. I couldn't believe all the stunning photos I had to choose from. Not to mention, we had the best time scouting the Lake Lure area during our time. It was the best little adventure. We can’t wait to have Lee meet our two little ones for our family photos next. Our wedding day is about six months away, and there’s still so much to plan. But I’m so happy we found Lee, and I’m so excited to see all the moments he has yet to capture. Highly recommend!

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Reviewed On 9/20/2023 by Talisa D

Lee is wonderful to work with! Highly recommend. He is very responsive and works with your concept / mood / vibe. Quickly adjusts to the environment to highlight the best attributes of the bride and groom. Easy to talk to, helps bring the vis...

ion together, and blends into the wedding so you receive some of the best authentic / unscripted photos.

Reviewed On 9/14/2023 by A P

I had the pleasure of watching Lee work a wedding. As a photographer myself I pay attention to others and Lee did such a great job. His attention to detail for the perfect shot is fantastic. He stayed on his feet and busy the whole time and did...

great with any last minute changes made. Genus great with any lighting thrown his way and I definitely recommend him!

Reviewed On 5/03/2023 by Savannah R

I was the hair and makeup girl for a styled shoot that Lee shot for and his photos were amazing! I love the rustic and romantic vibe he created through the camera. He captured all of the laughs and the process of getting ready. I would recommen...

d him to any and all of my brides! :)

Reviewed On 4/24/2023 by Michele M

Lee is fantastic to work with! I had the pleasure of shooting with him at a local venue and loved the vibe of the photographs!

Reviewed On 4/24/2023 by Ivy T

Loved working with Lee! Super creative;) Thanks!!!

Reviewed On 4/06/2023 by Marz B

Lee was probably one of the best photographers we’ve encountered. He has a natural eye for photography, and set us up for images that last a lifetime. We got our photos back 3 DAYS after the wedding. It was also very beautiful him getting to kn...

ow us and us getting to know him prior to the wedding. When he arrived it just felt like family. Our photos turned out elegant and beautiful.

Reviewed On 3/26/2023 by Arianne V

Our wedding pictures were absolute perfection! My husband and I have a love for baking together. In our first call together to get to know each other, we shared this with Lee. He had some fun, creative ideas of how to reflect this. He took the ...

time to find a bakery that stayed open late for us and we had some fun! He personalized the experience AND the pictures were a dream! He is a true artist.

Reviewed On 2/27/2023 by Rock Bottom E

Lee is truly one of the most down to earth photographers we have had the pleasure of working alongside. He has an eye for detail that most photographers overlook, and he captures those moments beautifully. We would highly recommend him for al...

l clients and look forward to work alongside him again! 5 stars doesn’t even explain his creativity.

Reviewed On 12/12/2022 by Claire S

Lee is a fantastic wedding photographer. The communication and punctuality from day 1 of hiring Lee, all the way up to the communication and punctuality days before/day-of the wedding, was excellent. He is very personable and wants nothing more...

than to provide his absolute best work and fulfill any and all of the couple's dream photos. He is very patient with the chaos that comes with the wedding day, and he worked so well alongside the videographer that I hired. They ended up making a wonderful duo to capture my wedding day! Waiting on the sneak peak photos took a little bit longer than anticipated, but WOW the photos are phenomenal once you get them! I only have the sneak peak pics so far, but the photography is unmatched. The photos captured are so unique, and I absolutely love his style of wedding photography. I cannot WAIT to get alllllll of the photos from the wedding!

Reviewed On 11/25/2022 by Makayla H

It needs to be known that this is literally one of the most talented and emotionally dedicated photographers out there. From my experience, my best advice when planning a wedding is to put most of your budget on your venue and your photographer...

. The best thing about Lee is you will get A+++++ captured moments and edited pictures while not breaking your budget. This man not only knew what I wanted without telling him, but also gave me the direction to get the pictures I didn’t even think were possible. The best part of all of it, is Lee became apart of the party and my family and friends loved him. I would have it no other way but to have him as our photographer for all special and memorial events moving forward. Thank you Lee, you are incredibly talented and an amazing person inside and out. Thank you from the Huffman’s.

Reviewed On 11/08/2022 by Courtney M

The photographer was the first person I hired because they are the most important to me because we will have photos forever to look back on! I am so happy with the choice I made by choosing this company. The shooters that were sent were awesome...

, they took their time and helped me not be so stressed about everything. They are also helped out tremendously with anything I needed besides taking photos. Jennifer and Drew were the ones sent to capture everything, Jennifer was super personable and made me feel comfortable about everything! I highly recommend this company and feel anyone that would be sent to shoot would be awesome. Can’t wait to see all my photos!

Reviewed On 10/11/2022 by Mereb A

Absolutely amazing! From start to finish, Lee was so professional and responsive, and just completely hit it out of the park. We received our sneak peeks in less than a week and we can’t stop looking at them and can’t believe how perfectly they...

captured the day! Really excited to get all of the albums soon !!10/10 recommend him and would definitely be hiring him again.

Reviewed On 9/27/2022 by Lisa M

Absolutely amazing! Such a joy to work with! I enjoyed working with someone so comfortable and easy to talk to. 100% recommended. I’m in awe of the skills and detail in their photographs! Can’t wait to work with them again!

Reviewed On 9/22/2022 by Lorie C

Lee was awesome to work with and was available for quick talks and text messages throughout the planning process. On the day of the wedding, he was patient with all my requests and a took gorgeous photos of the wedding! Lee was also able to get...

me a sneak peek within three days and is currently working on the rest of the photos to send over!

Reviewed On 9/16/2022 by Reema A

Lee was absolutely amazing! I hired him to shoot my wedding a pretty long day (11 hours). Started in the bridal and groom suite with some pre ceremony pictures and first look with my dad which was so sentimental. After receiving the photos I wa...

s so incredibly happy with the editing and the shots he took I requested. He worked great with all my guests and family members and made sure to hear me out and ask if I wanted any other photos before proceeding to different scenes! Honestly 1000/10 and would recommend to capture your most important day! Thank You Lee!

Reviewed On 8/10/2022 by Tara W

We could not recommend Lee more highly. The pictures themselves were everything we could have hoped for, but Lee did so much more for us than just take excellent pictures. First, the pictures themselves: I don’t think that we have ever looked...

as cool and sexy and sharp as we do in those pictures. There are fun pictures and cute pictures, and pictures with dark shadows and a creepy Alice-in-Wonderland vibe that we were going for. One of our sister-in-laws is a professional wedding photographer and she was especially impressed with Lee’s work. Second, Lee is a lot of fun to hang out with. If you haven’t ever gotten married before, you probably don’t realize how much of your wedding day will be spent with your photographer. More than any other vendor, your photographer is the one where it matters if you have fun talking to and hanging out with them as a person. For us, Lee was the perfect person to talk to. Very relaxed, but with a sense of fun and excitement too. Third, there are a few specific ways that Lee went above and beyond for us. He has a sense of adventure as a photographer, and he found a way to get us through a barbed wire fence (while in dress and suit) in order to nab some amazing photos in the fields on the side of a mountain on our venue. If you are game for something and willing to try it, Lee will find a way to make it happen. Lee is also very capable of being sensitive to complex family dynamics. He was careful to make sure that some photos which would have caused unnecessary drama were not included in the general cache of photos that we shared with family members. Lee was absolutely worth the money, and you should absolutely hire him, especially if you are aiming to have a somewhat quirky or alternative ceremony.

Reviewed On 8/09/2022 by Samantha S

Lee was great! Easy to work with, reasonably priced, and responsive to messages. We cannot wait to see our pictures!

Reviewed On 7/01/2022 by Sarah R

Worked with Lee at the same wedding, different vendor. He was showing us some of his worked and it looked amazing. Will definitely recommend him and his team to anyone looking to capture their big milestones.

Reviewed On 6/26/2022 by Mark H

Lee was awesome at the wedding this weekend. His creativity totally came through with some of the unique angles and picture ideas he came up with. I have worked with many photographers and Alchemist is definitely one of the best I have come acr...

oss. The previews looked great, so I am sure post edit they will be stunning.

Reviewed On 6/14/2022 by Margo Rose S

THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS!!! Lee was beyond wonderful to work with, not only day-of, but leading up to our special day. He was always on top of everything, making sure my now Husband and I were ready to go and made sure we had fun in the process...

. Throughout the day he was making sure to get every perfect shot and every perfect moment. He knew the best styles and locations for each picture and gave great photo shoot advice! Our families loved having him there too as he fit right in! We got a sneak pic of some photos the next morning!! And we can just say is we can’t wait to see how the rest of them came out! HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!!!

Reviewed On 4/27/2022 by Savannah M

Lee was on time and got right to work! He had lots of creative ideas for video and even stayed an extra hour to get our exit shot. I cannot wait to see how the videos turned out

Reviewed On 4/23/2022 by Gabrielle B

Lee is one of a kind! His photos are beautiful but even more so is the passion for his work with others. I was disabled in 2016 and being a bride is already nerve-racking but even more so from my wheelchair. I was anxious to find a photographer...

who would work well with me and capture great memories. Lee was so calming and encouraging while giving great direction. He never ran out of ideas or patience. lol. Cannot wait to see how the rest of my pictures turn out but with Lee I trust the process! 11 out of 10 recommend!

Reviewed On 4/19/2022 by colleen k

We were on the west coast trying to arrange a photographer for a wedding on the east coast and Lee made it all so easy and put us at ease. Lee was at the venue in plenty of time. So professional but very friendly. He kept everyone moving whe...

re they needed to be but not pushy or impatient. It was very chilly outside but Lee kept showing us the beautiful shots he was getting and gently suggested to endure the cold to get the most outstanding pictures, which he did. He captured the beauty of the venue but also the personalities and emotions of those in the wedding party. We absolutely recommend him.

Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2022

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with your family and I look forward to keeping in touch with you!!

Reviewed On 4/19/2022 by Meghan H

Lee did an amazing job with our photos for our wedding. I typically feel very uncomfortable in front of a camera but Lee made the whole experience feel very natural. He worked quite fast without compromising the quality or quantity of our pict...

ures. He was very personable and patient with us. I would definitely recommend Lee for any of your photography needs!

Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2022

Thank you so much! You and your family were great

Reviewed On 1/12/2022 by John E

The Alchemist Wedding team did amazing! They made the day of pictures so simple. I never felt like I was being asked to do more than I wanted. They always made sure I was comfortable and felt good with my pictures. They took their time getting ...

the right lighting and the best scenery without keeping me from enjoying our big day. I would recommend them for any photographer needs!

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2022

Thanks for the kind words John! It was a beautiful wedding and we had an amazing time!

Reviewed On 12/14/2021 by Nour L

What an amazing photographer Lee is. He did an outstanding job from beginning to end. He was there taking pictures at the right moments and when needed. His personality is amazing and professional. Very creative and making sure the pictures wou...

ld come out great. He’s very helpful in making sure I got what I needed and wanted from my pictures. I recommend %100. Thank you for making this an amazing experience.

Response from the Vendor on 12/19/2021

Thank you so much for the kind words! It was amazing working with you & Andy

Reviewed On 12/06/2021 by Wendy G

Lee was such an amazing photographer! From the beginning I knew he was perfect for our wedding! He was always quick with his responses, answered all my questions I had and I got all the perfect pictures! I was beyond amazed when I received my p...

ictures! They were all beautiful!

Response from the Vendor on 12/19/2021

Thank you so much!!

Reviewed On 12/06/2021 by Stephanie M

Lee captured my wedding this spring and I walked away with the most amazing photos. He showed up early with honestly more equipment than I expected. I was floored by the night time photos he was able to capture with his fancy lights. When budge...

ting our wedding I knew a photographer was going to be the most important part, they’re memories you will have for ever. Lee never disappointed, exceeded in every single area. He was professional during all of our meetings leading up to the wedding. He was inconspicuous during the wedding but captured all the little moments I wanted to keep during the day. Can’t say enough good things.

Reviewed On 12/03/2021 by Yareli M

Lee is one of the best photographers I have ever worked with. He made my entire experience enjoyable from the beginning to end with putting me and my husband at ease when it came to photographing us for our big day. The pictures were delivered ...

in a timely manner and they were better than I could have wished for! I will definitely be hiring him again for future shoots and recommending him to my friends and family.

Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021

Thank you so much for the kind words! It was an absolute pleasure working with you and your husband.

Reviewed On 12/03/2021 by Stephanje M

Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021

Thank you Stephanie for the kind words. I had an amazing time getting to know you both and it was an beautiful wedding. I look forward to keeping in touch!

Contact Info for Alchemist Weddings

United States & Internationally

Meet the Team

Lee

Owner

Welcome to Alchemist Weddings, with me, Lee Everette. Alchemist Weddings combines fine art and cinematic story telling, with a journalism approach that is natural in style, with a creative use of light and color. I learned photography through my desire to capture raw, authentic expression, while telling a creative story along the way. I am passionate about being a father, spirituality, human consciousness, and spending time with my Son Sloan, and dog Dolce, writing and taking photographs as we travel the world.

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