5 out of 5 stars and 62 reviews
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(62)Asheville, Lake Lure, Black Mountain, Charlotte, Marion
About this vendor
Autumn Olive Photography is a wedding photography company based in Asheville, NC. Owner Cristen has been helping couples celebrate their love for more than 18 years. She loves meeting people and hearing their stories, and she would be thrilled to be a part of your wonderful wedding journey.
Cristen has covered more than 400 weddings over the years, and seeing two hearts become one still brings tears of joy to her eyes. She will be your friend and guide every step of the way. Cristen will work hard to ensure that your big day runs smoothly, and you can count on her to document every beautiful moment as it unfolds.
Autumn Olive Photography covers weddings in Asheville, Lake Lure, and beyond. Wedding package features and options include high-resolution digital images, online proofing, printed enlargements, albums, prints, canvases, cards, and social media sharing. Cristen is also available for engagement, portrait, day-after, and trash-the-dress sessions. Cristen prides herself on her fast response time and quick turnaround time, and she looks forward to hearing from you.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.2023.
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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Cristen was amazing! She was so kind and warm, she also captured special moments we will never forget (including a surprise jump in the lake we were not expecting Cristen to catch ...
on camera!). We were also so impressed with the timing of receiving our photos, I know most companies take months to release photos but we were so happy to receive our pictures quickly.
We truly couldn’t have asked for a more incredible wedding photographer—Cristen was absolutely amazing! From the very beginning, she made us feel so comfortable, relaxed, and genui...
nely excited about the entire process. On our wedding day, she captured every moment so beautifully—both the big, emotional highlights and the quiet, intimate in-between moments that we’ll cherish forever.
Cristen’s attention to detail, creativity, and ability to tell our story through photos is unmatched. Looking through our gallery feels like reliving the entire day all over again. Every image is filled with emotion, light, and authenticity.
Not only is Cristen unbelievably talented, but she’s also kind, professional, and so easy to work with. We’ve received countless compliments on our photos, and we honestly can’t stop looking at them ourselves.
If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond and truly capture the heart of your wedding day, look no further than Cristen. We are beyond grateful and would recommend her a thousand times over!
Cristen was amazing to work with! From engagement pictures to wedding day she was professional, personable and a joy to work with. The quick communication and fast delivery of phot...
os made the process seamless. Our photos are beautiful and fully captured our love. I would recommend Autumn Olive Photography to everyone! Would give 10/10 stars if the review would let me!
Cristen with Autumn Olive Photography captured our special day at The Barn on New River in the most perfect way. She was kind, light-hearted, and personable, which made us feel com...
fortable and at ease throughout the entire process. The photos were of excellent quality and it was obvious that she has many years of experience. Cristen was efficient in getting our sneak peeks back to us within 24 hours and had our entire wedding album completed in less than 1 week! We seriously could not have asked for a better experience and we could not recommend her more. Both my husband and I's families loved the gallery and we look forward to cherishing these beautiful photos forever!
Cristen was an absolute dream to work with on our wedding day. She was super familiar with our venue, so she knew exactly where to put us for some beautiful pictures. She took char...
ge where needed but still let my husband and I have some creative freedom in choosing what shots we wanted. She also jumped in to help me while my bridesmaids were getting ready. Best experience I've ever had!
Cristen was a delight to work with for our wedding as someone who was new to professional sessions she helped us feel confident and her upbeat personality made everything easy. Her...
communication was on point and she was very professional even when it came to posing my crazy family. Above and beyond our expectations! Thank you for everything !
Cristen was amazing in capturing our big day. She is magic behind the camera. She captured every big and small moment. We couldn’t thank her enough. We’d recommend her to anyone.
Cristen took such great care in capturing our big day! She was fantastic to work with and was able to carry out our vision for what we wanted our day to look like through the lense...
of a camera. She was also able to share all completed photos less then one week after the wedding so as we travel back home from our honeymoon we get to look back at what is now our favorite day. She even remembered little details including my birthday and reached out to wish me well. She’s terrific at what she does and an amazing person that any bride would be lucky to have.
Cristen was the perfect photographer for our perfect day. She was professional, punctual, and the sweetest person to capture our day for us.
Christen is hands-down the most fun and ridiculously sweet photographer that I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with! From her super-fast email response to the inquiry, to her m...
issing out on family time just to get the pictures back to us as quickly as possible-she has far exceeded any and all expectations of what a wedding photographer should be!
Christen was early (actually beating us to the venue!), she was adorable and SO much fun to work with and she over-delivered on her contract. Without any hesitation at all, I can tell you to stop looking around for photographers and just go ahead and contact her! You will certainly not be disappointed!! I can’t wait to see use her again for family pictures…and just spend some time with her! She’s like an instant friend that makes it hard(er) to end the day!
We are beyond grateful to have had Cristen as our wedding photographer! From the moment she arrived, her energy was absolutely contagious—so happy, bubbly, and full of positivity. ...
She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and brought such a joyful presence to our day, it felt like having a close friend with us rather than just a vendor.
Cristen captured every moment so beautifully, from the big emotional highlights to the smallest candid details. Her photos are not only stunning but also full of life and love. She went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly, and we couldn’t be happier with the memories she helped us preserve. Highly, highly recommend!
We truly cannot recommend Cristen enough. From the moment we met her, we knew we were in the best hands. She brought such warmth, professionalism, and positive energy to our weddin...
g day, and the photos she captured blew us away.
Cristen didn’t just take pictures, she preserved our wedding memories. Every image is filled with genuine emotion, natural beauty, and all the little moments we never want to forget. Her attention to detail, timing, and artistry are nothing short of remarkable. From the big milestones to the quiet in-between moments, she captured it all with such grace and skill.
We were also so impressed by how quickly she delivered our photos and the care she took in editing them. Every time we look through them, we’re transported right back to that day; it’s truly a gift that we’ll treasure forever.
Cristen wasn’t just a photographer; she became an unforgettable part of our wedding story. We feel so lucky to have had her behind the lens and would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for someone who truly gets what your day means and captures it with heart, talent, and care.
- The Laniers
Cristen was the best! Super sweet, professional, and engaging! She knew how to capture such a special day for us. Would highly recommend without a doubt!
Cristen was fantastic! She is so sweet and great to work with. She was very prompt and helpful with her responses to my emails while planning and even helped recommend some venues ...
when we were still planning everything. She was very quick and had wedding sneak peek photos done by the next morning and the rest of them done by the end of the week. I highly recommend her services!
Cristen did an absolute phenomenal job capturing our big day. I cannot say enough good things. She was super sweet made us feel comfortable and really captured our moments perfectl...
y. I would definitely recommend her. We were happy to have her apart of our big day.
Had an amazing experience and loved the quality of her work. Cristen was great to work with and was very fast getting our pictures back. Could not have asked or found a better phot...
ographer
Cristen captured the wedding photos of our dreams! She was so wonderful to work with, very kind and professional. The quality of her work is amazing and had all of our photos back ...
early which was the sweetest surprise! We couldn’t be happier with our choice to go with Autumn Olive Photography and wouldn’t go with anyone else for our future photo shoots, Thank you for everything, Cristen!
Cristen was absolutely amazing. From her photography to her personality, we couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. If you want a photographer to get the best pictures, in t...
he purest moments, Cristen is the right person for the job!!
Cristen was amazing and took such lovely photos for our wedding! She eased my crazy bridal mind and even got the photos back to us quickly. We are extremely pleased with the result...
s!
Cristen was so professional, and it was a breeze to work with her. She was polite. Very helpful, and patient with us!
Cristen did not skip a beat when capturing our perfect day! Extremely easy to communicate with and understood exactly what we wanted. The pictures she took are absolutely perfect a...
nd we will have these photos to cherish the rest of our days! 10/10 recommend if you are looking for a photographer on your special day or event!
There is so much I could say! Cristen is the sweetest, most professional person/photographer. She took my vision and captured it in every photo. She made sure to grab every shot i ...
wanted and then some! My wedding was a different direction than most, and her energy just added to the beauty of the day! Our wedding pictures are stunning, and I truly get to relive the moment just by looking at them. I looked at many photographer before she personally reached out to me, and so thankful she did. If you need a photographer, Autumn Olive Photography, should be your pick! Looking forward to working with her again!
Autumn Olive Photography was very professional to work with she responded quickly via email. She helped organize our group of 34 and made sure we got the pictures we wanted. She to...
ok amazing pictures and got them to us quickly. If your looking for a photographer i highly recommend suggest Autumn Olive Photography.
I recommend Autumn Olive Photography! She is very professional and her work is great! Highly recommend!
Cristen was so wonderful to work with. We had never visited our venue before the day and she took the lead in the best way. She put us at ease and captured the memories we cared mo...
st about.
Everything about wedding planning stressed me out EXCEPT my choice of photographer! Cristen made us feel so comfortable and curated amazing photographs! The engagement photo sessio...
n with our package was a bonus I wasn't expecting to love, but the nature-inspired shots are some of my favorites. The added session also allowed us to meet and get to know Cristen before the wedding. We planned our Lake Lure wedding for over a year and a half, and when Hurricane Helene ravaged the area, Cristen happily pivoted with us and traveled to Charlotte to document our special day. I felt so grateful to have someone I trusted and someone so talented with us even though her community was suffering. I can't recommend Cristen enough, and I am so thankful for her spirit, her expertise, and her professionalism. You will not be disappointed!!!
Amazing in every way, we couldn't have asked for a better photographer. Cristen really was a huge highlight of our special day ✨️🥰💖
Cristen was absolutely wonderful to work with! Communicating before was an absolute breeze and then wedding day she has a demeanor that makes you feel special and comfortable! Also...
her photos are beautiful and perfect, ones I will cherish forever!
We had a great experience with Cristen! My partner and I had never had photos taken before and Cristen did a great job of making us comfortable and guiding us throughout. We didn’t...
have guests at our elopement so it was nice to have someone like Cristen who was clearly excited for us despite starting the evening as strangers. We got our photos back very quickly and we’re so happy with them!
Cristen was amazing. She was very professional and detail oriented. She was as excited as we were to capture the moment.
Cristen was absolutely wonderful to work with! She went above and beyond our expectations! We not only have our beautiful wedding portraits and first looks; we also have so many w...
onderful candid pictures of family and friends from the wedding and the reception. We cannot thank Cristen enough for all the wonderful moments she had captured at our wedding ,rehearsal and reception. We would recommend her to anyone who is getting married!
Working with Cristen was absolutely wonderful. Her photos of our wedding turned out fantastic and so beautiful. She is so personable and very easy to work with for our wedding. Wit...
h my plate full as the bride, I didn't have to do any thinking for the photo shoot. She knew exactly where to take the photos, where to pose us in the photo and even directed us on how to pose, look and SMILE like we were having the best day of our life. Highly Recommend.
Cristen is the sweetest person. She made my bridal party, my husband and I feel very at ease the day of our wedding. She truly has an eye for pictures and you can tell that by the ...
way that she looks at her canvas and makes changes as needed. She is a dream to work with and gets your pictures back to you insanely fast. My husband and I were on our honeymoon when we got to look through our pictures. Thank you for a wonderful experience and thank you for capturing our day in such a beautiful way.
Cristen was absolutely wonderful to work with! We had our two daughters with us for our wedding and Cristen was amazing with both of them. All of the photos are absolutely beautifu...
l! So thankful I found Cristen for our perfect day!
Cristen and her husband were the best! They captured the best photos! Cristen even helped make sure things went smoothly while reassuring the bride. Choosing them as our photograph...
ers was definitely one of the best choices we made for that night!
Cristen is an amazing and talented photographer! Our pictures are beautiful and captured our day perfectly. She was a delight to work with and made sure to include all of our photo...
requests into the session. She even worked magic getting our dog to pose perfectly for pictures. Can't recommend her enough
Cristen was an absolute delight to work with! She made it such a fun experience, even for my 6 year old son. Her willingness to include him and do family AND engagement shots was s...
o kind and the photos turned out even more beautifully than I imagined. We can't wait to work with her again!
Incredible, professional, easy to work with, friendly, and FAST! Cristen was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend her as a photographer for your event!!!...
The photos are natural and stunning!
From the start this whole process went flawlessly! Cristen was so accommodating, creative, great at communicating and you can tell she loves what she does. Our pictures turned out ...
better than I ever could have expected, even with the rain making an appearance!
Cristen did such an amazing job with mine and my fiancés photos! We had our engagement shot on a Sunday and got all of our pictures back on a Tuesday! She was very quick at getting...
them back to us in a timely manner. She interacted and talked with us through the entire shoot and we felt comfortable! I highly recommend Cristen and Autumn Olive Photography!
Cristen was an absolute joy to work with! She was very friendly, encouraging, responsive and felt like someone we have known for years! She captured every detail we wanted and more...
. We received our photos a week after our wedding, truly exceeded all our expectations. Would highly recommend Cristen for your big day!
Cristen was the absolute BEST! Not only is she an AMAZING photographer (I LOOOVVVE my photos) she was super responsive, supportive, kind and such a pleasure to work with the entire...
wedding experience. I cannot recommend her enough for your special day! :)
Honestly, very fun to work with and kept us laughing the whole time. We really enjoyed working with her and we consider hiring her for our wedding.
The best ever!! Super fun to work with and captures beautiful moments. She has wonderful ideas for posing but also encourages you to do your own thing as well. Makes the experience...
not awkward and worked amazing with my fiancé and I even though we both can be camera shy. She had us comfortable and in the moment in no time!! Highly recommend.
Cristen was such a joy to work with! She was so kind, organized and easy to get in contact with. In addition to taking GORGEOUS photos of all of the people and moments I knew I wan...
ted photographed, she also managed to get pictures of all of the moments and details I absolutely wanted photos of but didn't know to ask! Cristen has incredible instincts and I was honestly floored by her thoroughness and professionalism. She even sent us a beautiful wooden USB with all of our photos afterward! I cannot recommend Cristen highly enough!
There is not enough good things to say about Cristen!! She brightens up the room and she was so sweet the entire day!! And do not even get me started on the pictures….like incredib...
le! I am so thankful for everything she captured from the ones i listed out and told her, to the candids she captured. Beyond thankful and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer!!! 10/10 recommend and would give 6 stars if it was possible!!
Cristen was amazing! She made our special by capturing the most amazing pictures! She really did a great job!
Cristen was the perfect combination of professionalism and creativity. Her knowledge is abundant and very much appreciated when it's difficult to focus on your wedding day! Cristen...
offered up her expertise as we planned our wedding and our photos turned out wonderfully! Autumn Olive Photography was everything we wished for and more! Lori & Andrew
I am a wedding planner and recently had the pleasure of working with Cristen on a wedding. She was so great at communication leading up the event and was all smiles, on time, and c...
apturing every important moment throughout the day! She is so talented at what she does and her passion for her job and her couples is very evident! She is a DREAM to work with for a planner - helpful, sweet, punctual and fun! Not to mention the pictures are amazing!! She was even sweet enough to take a few pictures of me working that I'm able to use to promote my business which is HUGE for me, I appreciated that so much as most photographers don't do that and with all the behind the scenes work I do, it's nice to have some photo evidence every once in a while (: If you hire Autumn Olive or have the opportunity to work with them, you won't regret it!
Pictures were perfect, very professional, flexible, reliable and a pleasure to work with. Cristen has now done my engagement, wedding and family photos through the years. She is ...
also very patient with the kids and dogs. Highly recommend!
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