About this vendor
Congratulations on your engagement! Welcome to our favorite part of the world:) We are amber & Ian with Two Ring Studios, native Asheville wedding photographers who have been capturing beautiful Asheville weddings for over a decade. We are visual storytellers…and we would love to tell your story! We love love…in all shapes and forms:) We are so inspired by beautiful humans and by the love stories that connect them.
If you’re looking for a photographer to recreate the beautiful and dramatic images that you have seen on a venue’s website…we might not be the photographer for you. But if you are looking for someone to tell your Asheville wedding story in a unique and beautiful way… we should chat;)
xoxo,
Amber (she/her) & Ian (he/him)
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Reviews
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We inquired with Galen because he has a lot of experience at the Biltmore, and his work looks great online. Though we knew his work was good, we were absolutely blown away by just...
how gorgeous the photos turned out. Overall, we had a great time on our shoot. Galen was very flexible, in that he waited patiently for us when we were running late, made sure to include shots in all the areas we requested, and also allowed our videographer to work around him. The cameras and equipment he uses are top notch- only recently did I realized that not all professionals invest so much in technology in order to ensure that their clients have optimal lighting and quality for their photo sessions. We decided to blow up a few of his photos for canvases for our wedding, and they look fantastic. It's amazing how Galen was able to capture us in poses which felt natural and comfortable rather than stiff and forced. If you want incredible photos of you and your partner which simultaneously capture the beauty of the Biltmore and the Blue Ridge mountains, we would absolutely recommend!!! We will definitely cherish these for a lifetime!
There are no words to describe how wonderful it was to work with Galen. His photography is magnificent. He listens to your ideas and tries to capture all the love during your wed...
ding. The photos were candids of family and friends enjoying themselves. It meant so much to be able to look at these photos and see all the moments I never knew existed. I am ecstatic with results. I wish there were 10 stars.
To say we love our photos from Two Ring Studios is an understatement. We were blown away and so very, very happy. My new husband and I are both in TV news, so we are visual people....
We wanted to find a photographer who captured not only our family and friends, but the venue and the atmosphere of the night as well. We were married at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. I've seen hundreds of photographs over the years of the estate, but Galen managed to find new angles, and not only made the whole place seem brand new again, but also unique to us, to our night. The other striking thing about Galen was his serene presence. When we were searching, it's not something that ever crossed our minds. But as a new bride, let me tell you - the day of the wedding, to have such a calm, thoughtful photographer in the middle of inevitable stress - you cannot buy that. It's a gift, and Galen has it. He's responsible for the photos being the most effortless part of the whole affair, even though they're one of the most important. Finally, our pictures were wonderful because they tell a story. Every time I look at each one, I see something new - a face I didn't notice before, a detail of the venue, or an emotion I never saw the day of, but am able to now. Two Ring Studios made our wedding into a book filled with hundreds of perfect, beautiful memories we will look at for years to come.
Galen at Two Ring Studio was very professional and knowledgeable about photography. I am very observant and notice those things. He was dressed very nicely for our big day, which I...
really appreciated. It was extremely hot and I am sure he was miserable in his long sleeved button up, but he never expressed any discontent. He was just focused on getting good shots. The pictures we received were awesome and unique! One thing my husband and I really liked about Galen was his confidence! He wasn't over the top, he was just confident in his work and gave wonderful direction. Thank you for being a part of our big day and making it even more special.
From the time that we met Derek with Two Ring, we knew he was the right fit for our big day. Their work speaks for itself...they do a beautiful job! But beyond that Derek was such...
a joy to work with as well! His laid back, easy going attitude is quite welcome to have around during the otherwise very hectic wedding planning process and of course on the wedding day itself! In addition to working with Derek on the big day, we also did an engagement shoot and a bridal shoot about a month and a half prior to our wedding day. Our two dogs were part of those shoots and he did a great job capturing them and their personalities; a challenge given that dogs can be moving targets! (As a side note, I'd recommend taking advantage of these two photo shoot options...it really helps to feel more comfortable with the camera, make note of poses that you like and feel good about-and those that you don't! And the bridal shoot will give you a sense of how your dress will photograph on the big day.)
I would use the following adjectives to describe our experience with Two Ring: professional, beautiful photos, accommodating, patient, laid back, kind, hard working, passionate and thorough. You really can rest assured that they will take your big day seriously and will do everything possible to capture all the beauty...from the pre-ceremony prep to the ceremony itself, the reception and also all the little details that make it all special and unique. I've had countless compliments from our wedding guests since receiving our photos and even during the reception everyone was commenting on how many photos he was taking and how effective a job he did at working his way around the room...he was there to capture every beautiful moment!
Pictures were one of the most important things on my list of wedding vendors and importance. And if I had to do it all over again, I would still pick Two Ring Studios. Derek is AM...
AZING to work with - he is a soft gentle spirit that has an eye for detail and creativity. He was a pleasure to work with, captured ALL the details and important moments, and it was if he wasn't even there. Everyone that saw our wedding photos commented on how amazing they were. Not only were the pictures truly exceptional, but Derek was seriously a gem to work with, and he got our pictures back to us in such a timely manner. I wasn't expecting to see them for months, but they came back MUCH faster!
I found Two Ring Studios via referral by Biltmore Estate (my wedding venue) and immediately loved their sample portfolios available on their website. The photos showed dramatic sk...
ies - gorgeous clouds, dramatic sunsets, and ethereal moonrises - to which I was immediately drawn. Galen, one of the founding partners, was very friendly and easy to communicate with while discussing the custom-built package we wanted for our engagement and wedding. I first worked with Galen on my bridal shoot at the Biltmore House and felt very comfortable around him. He gave great direction, and helped me to relax and appear natural in all my photos. When I saw the finished product, I couldn't pick just one to have printed and on display at the wedding - they were ALL breathtaking! The dramatic skies and landscapes were all there, and though I'm my worst critic, I thought I looked like the bride I hoped to be. On our wedding day, we hired Galen plus an extra photographer to ensure we had all aspects of the day and night documented, and they were sensational. The wedding party felt very at ease around them, and even during the height of the reception, they were working the cameras to get all of those special moments. I would highly recommend Two Ring Studios because they WILL give you the once-in-a-lifetime pictures you've always wanted for your wedding.
My experience with Two Ring Studios was wonderful. Their portfolio was amazing, so I knew that they would take great photos. However, they were a real pleasure to work with and wer...
e complete professionals for the entire day. I can't say enough good things about these gentlemen.
My husband and I got married in Highlands, NC in May 2011. We had the guys from Two Rings shoot both our engagement photos and our wedding. Galen and Derek are AMAZING. They have...
such a good eye and because you have both of them shooting, you get a lot of great perspectives. They really know how to set up unique situations and evoke great emotion. Their composition is flawless and I love the colors from the photos. I have had so many people comment on both our engagement and wedding photos.
In addition, its great, because you can order the photos off the website at a very good cost and share it with your family and friends and they can order too.
All in all, they are so nice and flexible and fun!
LOVED the images we've seen so far!! Can't wait to see them all. Very creative!
I have nothing but praise for this company and their team of photographers! Our photos are gorgeous and really captured our whole day perfectly. As the bride, I barely even realize...
d they were there even though we had 3 people on site! I would highly recommend working with them, and they are so versatile in what they can do! After the wedding they have been great with communication and getting our photos to us ASAP.
My husband and I were married in Asheville, NC on October 16, 2010. Derek and Galen were awesome to work with! I love all of my pictures and they did such a wonderful job capturi...
ng the day! They are so easy to work with! If I had to do it over I would use them in a heartbeat! I cannot say enough wonderful things about the two of them! I highly recommend if you want fantastic, artistic, and beautiful pictures...Use Two Ring Studios, you won't regret it!
When I first saw samples of cinematography and photography by Two Ring Studios, I was stunned by how beautiful their work was. Derek and Galen have a unique blend of photojournalis...
tic, documentary and cinematic styles. Despite researching dozens of other photographers and videographers in NC and around the country, something about their work stuck with me.
Throughout the process of planning our wedding, Two Ring Studios was there every step of the way. I was so pleased when Derek and Galen took the time to learn all the steps of a South Indian Hindu wedding ceremony. In addition, their flexibility during the long wedding day was unparalleled.
Two Ring Studios captured our wedding day so beautifully. We could not be happier with our photographs and video - they are timeless. Each picture was carefully edited to reflect the mood of each moment. We are so happy to have had the opportunity to work with Derek and Galen and look forward to working with them again in the future.
My husband and I couldn't be more satisfied with our choice of photographers! From start to finish, Two Ring Studios were professional and artistic. They provided us with a varie...
ty of pictures which we will cherish for a lifetime. I would recommend Two Ring Studios to anyone!
I can say wholeheartedly that hiring Galen and Derek was the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. These two are not only super talented and professional photogra...
phers but also the most genuine guys you'll find. My husband and I are so thankful to have the beautiful engagement and wedding photos that they took. They will forever remind us of how wonderful our wedding day was and in such a gorgeous way.
My husband and I were a little timid at first when it came to being photographed so much but Galen and Derek made it tons of fun. Our engagement shoot is one of my favorite memories throughout the wedding process thanks to them. These two know how to make anything relaxed and fun.
I can't tell you how many compliments we got on our photos. People couldn't believe how gorgeous they were. I stil find myself, over year later, looking through the pictures because they are so beautiful and really captured everything I loved about my wedding.
I may be biased but I don't think I've seen any better wedding photographers ever :) I would recommend Two RIng Studios to anyone for any occasion!
Thanks again Galen and Derek! You guys are the best!!
My husband and I were married in Asheville in September of 2009 and were SO excited after meeting with Derek and Galen of Two Ring Studios. I had been warned by other brides not t...
o cut corners with our choice of photographer and to make sure we found someone who we felt understood our personality and style preferences. We knew after the first meeting that Two Ring Studios were the photographers that we wanted not only for our wedding, but for our engagement photos, my bridal portraits and our rehearsal dinner!! And they exceeded our expectations on all levels! We have had such a hard time picking the photos to put in our wedding album becasue we have literally THOUSANDS of amazing shots from every stage of our engagment and wedding - and the quality of the images is the best I've ever seen. These guys view photography not as their job, but as an art and a passion. The level of artistry in every shot is stunning and I am so pleased with the memories that we have of our wedding thanks to them. And Derek and Galen were somehow able to capture every major moment of our wedding day without anyone even noticing them! I honestly do not recall anyone in my face with a camera at any point during the night, yet they were there until the very end of the night to capture every second!
If you are getting married in the Asheville area, or anywhere (they LOVE to travel!!), I highly reccommend considering Two Ring Studios as your wedding photographer. You will not be disappointed.
Two Rings did the photos and video for our wedding at the Biltmore in July this year and they didn't disappoint! I found them after searching the web for a photographer that took g...
reat photos that weren't cheesy or over-priced. We decided to do the video as well after seeing how amazing they turned out for other people as well! The photos look like they are out of a magazine and I was more than pleased with how everything turned out! They were also very professional and nice guys to work with. They made our day even more special and gave us great momentos to remember it by. I highly recommend them and especially if you are getting married at the Biltmore, they know where to take all the best pictures!
When you are looking for a photographer for your wedding- you want someone who has passion for their work (it's more than just a job to them) - and Derek and Galen from Two Ring St...
udios were just that and then some! So artistic with every shot. The moments that they have captured are just priceless. All my friends and family can't stop talking about how amazing the pictures are.
Since I am 4 inches taller than my husband, I was nervous that in the portraits I would look strange. But, fear not tall brides! They made me look and feel amazing-and embraced our unusual height difference.
They exceeded my expectations- they were easy to work with, and their photo journalistic style made sure that not two pictures looked the same- they captured "us" (and our dog too!). I would highly recommend Two Ring Studios to anyone- the pictures speak for themselves!
-Jess&Mike
As many brides out there would agree, the photography portion of our wedding ranked very very high on our priorities. Choosing who we would trust to capture such an important day w...
as really overwhelming at first but the very first time we saw the work that Two Ring Studios does we were hooked. The best part about their work, I think, is that every picture they take has its own personality. The styles of the photographs varied with the couples they were working with and this gave me the confidence that they would capture "us" not just capture another wedding on their schedule.
Although I was pretty confident in them from the beginning they completely exceeded our expectations in every way possible! Our photographs and our wedding video take us right back to each moment and for that we are just forever grateful to them. Two Ring Studios are incredible artists who gave life to some of the greatest memories of mine and my husband's lives and I would definitely recommend them to anyone and everyone for their own wedding day and beyond.
Aside from the AMAZING pictures they took and the even more INCREDIBLE wedding video they made us, I have to also say that these two men have huge hearts and they really really cared about making our images and video everything we wanted. Being a somewhat sensitive bride (thats all of us right?!) this is probably what stood out the most to me... They took our day very seriously to the point that at the end of my wedding night I had to give them big hugs with tears in my eyes. I am so grateful to have had them there to carefully document our wedding day and I know that all of their other clients (past, present and future!) would say the same.
We love you guys!!!
-Meg & Justin Wohlford
Clarksville, TN
Derek and Two Ring Studios is THE wedding photographer to use in the Asheville Area! From the first shot to the last, he was professional and yet so creative with the guests, the d...
ecorations, and most importantly Devin and Chris in their celebration of love.
Two Ring Studios was an absolutely perfect fit for us! They were extremely professional in all our dealings with them. The photographer that shot our wedding was punctual and an ...
expert at capturing the moment. From posed portaits with the two families and my wife and I to the candid photos of the ceremony and reception we were thrilled with the results. The website option was wonderful. It allowed us to decide exactly which pics and what prints to get and allowed our friends and family to browse and choose their own prints right from their own home. The photographs were also extremely impressive! In the true nature of "capturing the moment" most of our friends and family didn't even realize they were being photographed at times. Would recommend Two Ring to any one! You can really have piece of mind knowing they will do a great job!
We hired Two Ring Studios for our an Anniversary photo shoot for our first wedding anniversary. Our wedding photos were ruined because I cut corners and hired a student instead of ...
a professional photographer. All year I mourned not having nice wedding pictures. So we decided to dress up and have our portraits done with all of the DIY elements we had incorporated in our wedding.
Two Ring Studios was amazing. I knew they would produce gorgeous pictures because I had admired the work on their website. But what really set Two Ring Studios apart was they really seemed to care about our story, and they were fully committed to helping us capture the highlights of our wedding through our anniversary shoot. They spent several hours with us, taking pictures of all the details and props I brought to the shoot: pinwheels, a miniature wedding cake, a bouquet, place settings, guest favors, and(of course) my wedding gown.They weren't just patient with this being more than a portrait shoot, they embraced it. We felt so happy and beautiful during the entire shoot.
The very best part was their low-key, down-to-earth enthusiasm helped my husband to relax and have a good time. It was like we were four friends having fun. I think this was the most important part. Guys just aren't always into the pomp and circumstance with weddings. Two Ring Studios helped my husband relax and have fun. On the way home, he even told me he have a great time.
And yes, the pictures came out great! I would wholeheartedly recommend Two Ring Studios for weddings, engagement shoots and anniversary shoots, not just for the great pictures, but also for the combination of enthusiasm and sensitivity they bring to their craft.
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81 Broadway Street, Suite 101-G, Asheville, NC
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