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Fine art and destination wedding photographer and elopements by The Wayfarers Photography based in Asheville, North Carolina documenting moments all around the world.
 

Here’s to your story, wild freedom, and adventurously bending the rules.

 
 
 
 

Intimate Weddings & elopements based in Asheville, North carolina and Beyond.

 
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Hello. My name is Alex, and I’m a wedding & elopement photographer based in Asheville, North Carolina. You may be searching for photography that steps into the unexpected. In that case, it’s likely that we’re kindred spirits.

 
 

LET’S capture the incredible AND RAISE A FEW EYEBROWS.

 
 
 
 
 

Weddings & elopements for those seeking something new.

 

I’ve been capturing evidence of humans celebrating love everywhere from mountaintops to backyards for 8 years. No where is too close or too far.

 
 
 
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Here you'll find some Delightful little journeys. Sip a whiskey and enjoy.

 
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A little bit of everything, for those short on time.

A selection of various adventures, from campgrounds in Michigan all the way to the South of France.

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Rachael & Jon: Asheville, NC Intimate Adventure Elopement

Just a couple of legends creating magic, despite the large supply of water on the ground and cascading from above.

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Katie & Nathan: Black Balsam Knob, NC Adventure Session

An evening washed in golden mountain light, followed by a tea-infused cabin session in my little corner of the Blue Ridge.

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Jacob & Lala:

Lake Powell Adventure Elopement

When lovers exchange intimate vows overlooking Arizona’s most glorious lake, shenanigans tend to ensue.

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Kate & Matt:

Death Valley Adventure Elopement

Two Aussies, a limo, a valley of death, and a stunning day that had more to do with life than anything else, really.

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Hannah & Stephon:

Yosemite Adventure Elopement

Sincerity is taken to wild new heights on a ridiculous cliff. A heart-warming groom sheds a tear. Mother Nature shows off.

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Elisa & Kevin:

Kauai Adventure Wedding

Four logic-defying days of gallivanting across Hawaii's most unrealistically beautiful island.

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Des & Mitch:

Provence, France Elopement

A 17th century windmill & truly absurd amounts of Provencal charm, laced with a David Bowie-infused sunset.

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Should we elope?

Say your vows somewhere meaningful and intimate, so you can focus more on your love and commitment, and less on what color linens should go on the tables.

 
 
 
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SHOUT AT ME (FIGURATIVELY) @the_wayfarers on instagram

 
This image depicts some of my best people, @benjamorr And @madimorr. They supported me when I was at my worst... pretty exclusively. There’s really no way to repay them for that. I also had the privilege of documenting their wedding a few years ago, here in Asheville, North Carolina. Which is super cool. And it leads me to say... life has really gotten me thinking. About how to think. And how to think about how to think. To be candid, every situation is an opportunity for sharpening our mindset. Mindset guides how we deal with setbacks and challenges, regardless of circumstances. We certainly can’t control the emotions that our hearts pelt us with when things don’t go as planned, but we can form a worldview that guides how we process them in timely rhythm... rain or shine. We can choose to be better. And to me that’s a lovely thought... how liberating that is! Nothing puts unbreakable chains on that. Whether it’s better art, better friendship, better discernment, or better love... it is freedom. It’s at our fingertips inherently and doesn’t require earning it. It only requires knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that we can. I hope this isn’t pure drivel, anonymous follower. And I hope that it is somehow helpful in any struggle. Good night dear friends ❤️ • • • • • #ashevilleelopementphotographer #ashevilleweddingphotographer #adventurewedding #adventureelopement #asheville #blueridgemountains #elopementphotographer #northcarolinaelopementphotographer #bohobride #intimateweddings #intimateweddingphotographer #ashevilleweddings #destinationweddingphotographer #elope #adventureelopementphotographer #adventurebride #northcarolinaweddingphotographer #junebugweddings
Dear human in search of wedding or elopement photography: you and your partner are cool people. It would be my pleasure to gather evidence of that. The images you get, which capture everything from the nerves to landscape to irreverent speeches, are the proof you’ll pass down to your kin that you embarked on what is arguably the greatest adventure. This is quite frankly the sort of heirloom anyone would want, and it’s what drives me to document things the way I see them, the way it felt. And to all past client friends, thank you for allowing me in. It means the world to me. ❤️ • • • • • #elopement #intimatewedding #elopementphotographer #elopementcollective #junebugweddings #indiewedding #weddingphotographer #bohowedding #indiebride #bohobride #elope #arizonaweddingphotographer #adventurebrides #bohoinspiration #engaged #elopement #adventureelopement #arizonaelopementphotographer #nationalparkelopement #arizonaelopement #lakepowell
I think a lot about what to say on this little app. Probably too much. And the more I think about it, the more I feel that the only real statement of value I can offer goes a little something like this: getting out of this microcosm of social media and into the lives of others is what liberates us to grow and actually connect. Zooming out and seeing the world for what it is... actually, physically... It’s an incredibly useful path to be able to then re-engage with the digital world in a reasonable, healthy way... instead of being a slave to it. We so often get in the weeds and neglect to see our place in the greater context of planet Earth. Admittedly, the irony of saying this on the internet is not lost on me. But, if you’re reading this, maybe tell someone you love them. And, if you can, put the phone away for a few minutes and really listen to another human being. ❤️ • • • • • #elopement #intimatewedding #elopementphotographer #elopementcollective #junebugweddings #indiewedding #weddingphotographer #bohowedding #indiebride #bohobride #elope #yosemiteweddingphotographer #adventurebrides #bohoinspiration #engaged #elopement #adventureelopement #yosemiteelopementphotographer #nationalparkelopement #yosemiteelopement #yosemite
Full South Africa wedding story is live on the blog 😊 It was a solid 36 hours of travel from Asheville to Cape Town, South Africa. A layover in Zurich slingshot me all the way down the continent of Africa, and by the time I landed I felt (and probably appeared) like poorly-executed taxidermy. I was comforted by the travel companionship of my brother Andrew, who would also film this celebration - a film which will be shared very soon :) Sam and Amy’s intimate wedding in Morgan Bay, Eastern Cape was admittedly one of the major events I had been looking forward to last year, and to be honest it’s almost pointless to attempt to write about it… one must simply visit it to see. But I suppose it’s prudent to try :) It’s often said that Africa steals one’s heart… and it’s absolutely true. Sam has been a good friend for years now, and I am truly honored to share his and Amy’s story on the cliffside overlooking the Indian ocean. It’s challenging to describe the precise glow of Africa’s landscape. It first blew me away a few days before their ceremony, during their sunrise session along the beach. The sun crested over the eastern cliffs while we relaxed and enjoyed the brisk coastal breeze. Gigantic waves mercilessly accosted the rocks that punctuated the horizon. Everything turned amber-yellow. If I wasn’t so liberated with joy and creative freedom, I might have fainted. But the thing that impacted me the most was Sam and Amy’s comfortable love and affection for one another. You can tell when sweet intentions flow out of a couple, almost as if they are speaking a language only they know. And their wedding celebration was an incredible reflection of that. I knew South Africa would bring with it a sense of wonder, hope, and love… and it most certainly did. I hope these images capture that. Link in profile ❤️ • • • • • #elopement #intimatewedding #elopementphotographer #elopementcollective #junebugweddings #indiewedding #weddingphotographer #bohowedding #indiebride #bohobride #elope #capetownaweddingphotographer #adventurebrides #bohoinspiration #engaged #elopement #adventureelopement #capetownelopementphotographer #nationalparkelopement #capetownelopement #capetown
Dreams of Italy. I’ll go back soon. ❤️ • • • • • #elopement #intimatewedding #elopementphotographer #elopementcollective #junebugweddings #indiewedding #weddingphotographer #bohowedding #indiebride #bohobride #elope #amalfiweddingphotographer #adventurebrides #bohoinspiration #engaged #elopement #adventureelopement #amalfielopementphotographer #italyelopement #amalfielopement #amalfi
Greetings! I often think about how often society suggests that everyone else is more established, more “put together,” or less prone to mistakes. I’m here to tell ya that it couldn’t be a crazier deception. I mess up all the time: I occasionally let words slip out that reveal a selfish thought, or sometimes catch myself thinking less-than-kind thoughts. But we all slip up. All of us. This notion that modern culture sells us that we can tally the wrongdoings of another to justify rage or total demonization of someone else... it does away with the very nuance of being human, which is what makes it beautiful in the first place. Nuance. The careful consideration of how complex things can be (and almost always are). Acknowledging that is a giant leap into empathy, and it takes a decent amount of work and choice. I’m grateful to have friends that build up this idea, and especially thankful for my @christianlemons and her heart that spans light years. Just feeling ultra thankful in general for all that I have. ❤️ • • • • • #elopement #intimatewedding #elopementphotographer #elopementcollective #junebugweddings #indiewedding #weddingphotographer #bohowedding #indiebride #bohobride #elope #seattleweddingphotographer #adventurebrides #bohoinspiration #engaged #elopement #adventureelopement #olympicnationalparkelopementphotographer #nationalparkelopement #olympicnationalparkelopement #yosemite
Just got back home after helping these mega-goobers move their life into a moving truck. Pumped for them. Also excited to see them both more, and to photograph them until they are visibly sick of it. ❤️ • • • • • #ashevilleelopementphotographer #ashevilleweddingphotographer #adventurewedding #adventureelopement #asheville #blueridgemountains #elopementphotographer #northcarolinaelopementphotographer #bohobride #intimateweddings #intimateweddingphotographer #ashevilleweddings #destinationweddingphotographer #elope #adventureelopementphotographer #adventurebride #northcarolinaweddingphotographer #junebugweddings
Missing these two humans. Their names are Ashley and Ben, and they are parents of two while also being the creative masterminds behind @roseyredphotography. It’s impossible to not admire them... And their work will absolutely blow you away. They’ve supported me in the best times and absolute worst times, and I’m grateful for their friendship on a super deep level. Taking this photo was an honor on this truly adventurous day on the shores of Lake Cushman several years ago. Looking forward to seeing them as soon as possible. ❤️ • • • • • #elopement #intimatewedding #elopementphotographer #elopementcollective #junebugweddings #indiewedding #weddingphotographer #bohowedding #indiebride #bohobride #elope #seattleweddingphotographer #adventurebrides #bohoinspiration #engaged #elopement #adventureelopement #seattleelopementphotographer #nationalparkelopement #olympicnationalparkelopement #olympicnationalpark
The benefits of living in a cabin outside of Asheville, North Carolina have shown themselves rather quickly. Capturing small moments of love in this place is definitely something I want more of. ❤️ • • • • • #ashevilleelopementphotographer #ashevilleweddingphotographer #adventurewedding #adventureelopement #asheville #blueridgemountains #elopementphotographer #northcarolinaelopementphotographer #bohobride #intimateweddings #intimateweddingphotographer #ashevilleweddings #destinationweddingphotographer #elope #adventureelopementphotographer #adventurebride #northcarolinaweddingphotographer #junebugweddings
Polishing up this South African story to share on the blog very soon. I have been thinking a lot about how this sort of work is possible today in a way that was not possible even 20 years ago. Being able to document such things and still eat is pretty mind-blowing, and I imagine older generations are pretty surprised by that. “Starving artist” is not the rule anymore... in some ways it’s an exception now. And I’m not sure how all the pieces fit together to make that the case, but I’m grateful for it. ❤️ • • • • • #elopement #intimatewedding #elopementphotographer #elopementcollective #junebugweddings #indiewedding #weddingphotographer #bohowedding #indiebride #bohobride #elope #capetownaweddingphotographer #adventurebrides #bohoinspiration #engaged #elopement #adventureelopement #capetownelopementphotographer #nationalparkelopement #capetownelopement #capetown
Arizona? Mars? Marizona. Idk. I love this job. ❤️ • • • • • #elopement #intimatewedding #elopementphotographer #elopementcollective #junebugweddings #indiewedding #weddingphotographer #bohowedding #indiebride #bohobride #elope #arizonaweddingphotographer #adventurebrides #bohoinspiration #engaged #elopement #adventureelopement #arizonaelopementphotographer #nationalparkelopement #arizonaelopement #lakepowell
I want to take a second to hopefully encourage through honesty. I had a really charmed childhood. My parents worked admirably hard to provide a life that facilitated access to learning, understanding, and a minimal degree of suffering. My context as a human was set up pretty swell, and it’s something I am grateful for. Still, as I aged, I emotionally set myself up with an ego that I thought couldn’t be toppled... a sense of pride over what I thought my life should look like. And I virulently defended it. It came crashing down in part by my own doing, and with it parts of my heart shredding like ribbons in the wind for all to see. It forced into me a release of sadness over some poor ways I had conducted myself emotionally and mentally. Part of it was feeling sorry for myself, and part of it was a true feeling of loss. But... the throes of sorrow evolve. Time meticulously irons over harsh wounds, and the retrospect starts to build humility in its place. I was left with a more bare version of myself... less influenced by what I thought was “right” and more shaped by honesty and openness. I haven’t reached any sort of perfect, “nirvana-level” perspective. But to be quite cliché, I do know that dusty trails lead to golden roads. I know this because it’s what I’m experiencing now. And the clarity after the storm is a real thing... a lovely thing. I’ve stumbled into it via my @christianlemons and her illuminating heart. I’ve gained sharper appreciation for those closest to me who propped me up at my worst. And pride has shrunk in a healthy way. All of this to say, to those who feel they are in the midst of darkness... it is temporary. It ends. Breathe, stand up, and then breathe again. Newness DOES happen. And I believe in you. Have a lovely Sunday, folks ❤️ • • • • • #ashevilleelopementphotographer #ashevilleweddingphotographer #adventurewedding #adventureelopement #asheville #blueridgemountains #elopementphotographer #northcarolinaelopementphotographer #bohobride #intimateweddings #intimateweddingphotographer #ashevilleweddings #destinationweddingphotographer #elope #adventureelopementphotographer #adventurebride #northcarolinaweddingphotographer #junebugwedding
The coolest part of this job is that we are collecting evidence that humans celebrate love. This legacy rings through the generations... and hopefully whoever stumbles into our ancient artifacts will know that we cared for commitment, intimacy, and sometimes standing in somewhat precarious spots. ❤️ • • • • • #elopement #intimatewedding #elopementphotographer #elopementcollective #junebugweddings #indiewedding #weddingphotographer #bohowedding #indiebride #bohobride #elope #yosemiteweddingphotographer #adventurebrides #bohoinspiration #engaged #elopement #adventureelopement #yosemiteelopementphotographer #nationalparkelopement #yosemiteelopement #yosemite
In confusing times, it’s helpful to separate emotion, belief, and sense of morality from our inherent value as humans. What I feel, believe, or insist upon really has nothing to do with my value. And when we realize our mind is the sea and our thoughts are just drifting little ghost ships we often frantically cling to... the weather improves a little bit. ❤️ • • • • • #elopement #intimatewedding #elopementphotographer #elopementcollective #junebugweddings #indiewedding #weddingphotographer #bohowedding #indiebride #bohobride #elope #capetownaweddingphotographer #adventurebrides #bohoinspiration #engaged #elopement #adventureelopement #capetownelopementphotographer #nationalparkelopement #capetownelopement #capetown
 
 
 
 
 
 
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