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Why Silver Seas
Tailored Experience
We take time to understand what matters most, so your coverage reflects the moments that mean the most to you.
Photography and Video as One Team
Photo and video work seamlessly together to create a cohesive visual story that feels consistent from beginning to end.
Thoughtful Wedding Prep
We help shape a calm, intentional timeline ahead of the wedding so the day has space to unfold naturally and without feeling rushed.
Intentional Storytelling
We document real moments, offering gentle direction when needed so everything feels natural and true to your day.
Our Approach
Not here to pose you every five seconds or turn your wedding day into a photoshoot. We show up, read the room, and let things unfold the way they're supposed to. The quiet moments between the big ones, the look across the room, the laugh you didn't see coming. That's what we're paying attention to. If something real is happening, we're already there.
Story-driven documentary coverage with gentle guidance
A little direction goes a long way. We'll get you started, tell you where to stand, what to do with your hands, how to just relax into it. After that we mostly stay out of your way. By the end of portraits most couples have completely forgotten the camera is even there. That's not an accident. That's just how we work.
Guidance When You Need It, Space When You Don’t
Asheville Wedding Photography & Video Packages
You'll remember the big moments. The first look, the vows, the first dance. What tends to slip away are the in-between ones. The way your dad squeezed your hand before walking you down the aisle. The toast that started funny and ended in tears. The song that got everyone on the dance floor at 10pm. Those are the moments film was made for. Together, photo and video make sure none of it gets lost.
Why Photography and Videography Together?
- 8 Hours Wedding Day Coverage
- 1 Videographer
- 5 to 6 minutes Highlight Film
- Full Ceremony/Speeches Edit
- Drone Cinematography
- Timeline Consultation
- Online Gallery
Starting Package
- 8 Hours Wedding Day Coverage
- 1 Photographer
- Sneak Peek Photos
- 50 images per Hour
- Timeline Consultation
- Online Gallery
- 8 Hours Wedding Day Coverage
- 1 Photographer
- 1 Videographer
- Sneak Peek Photos
- 5 to 6min highlight Film
- Full Ceremony/Speeches Edit
- Timeline Consultation
- Online Gallery
$6,600
$3,500
$3,500
Most couples book both. And when you do, you save $400. One team covers everything so you can just be present and enjoy the day.
From our first conversation with Ryan, we felt completely at ease. His calm presence and creative eye made us confident from the start.
He photographed our wedding just days after the birth of his twins, and we’ll always be grateful for his commitment. Now we have photos and films that take us right back to how it felt. It truly felt like a dream, and the final images look like something out of a storybook.
- Lyza & Pat
It truly felt like a fairytale dream
Working with Silver Seas was truly wonderful. Ryan and Elijah were both incredibly professional and so easy to be around throughout the entire process. Communication was seamless from start to finish, and their calm, supportive energy made such a meaningful difference on our wedding day. We felt completely taken care of and would highly recommend them to any couple.
-Keirsten & Jane
I absolutely recommend them 10/10!
From start to finish, Ryan and his team made us feel completely at ease, like we were spending the day with friends who just happen to be incredibly talented. They truly cared about every detail, asked thoughtful questions, and delivered beautiful work. We are so grateful. Thank you again, Ryan and team.
- Julie & Reepak
Ryan and his crew made us feel like we were hanging out with friends
I've been photographing weddings for nearly ten years, first across California and now in Asheville and Boone. Somewhere along the way I also fell into commercial filmmaking, and honestly that work changed how I see everything. The way light moves, how a moment builds, when to hold still and when to follow.
Off the clock you'll probably find me photographing my kids or dragging my family somewhere new just to see what we find. That curiosity is what I bring to every wedding. Showing up without a shot list, paying attention, and trusting that the best moments will happen on their own.
Hey, I'm Ryan
Authentic, story-driven wedding photography and film. Let’s connect and start planning your perfect day.
Let's Make Magic
Every wedding has its own rhythm, emotion, and meaning. Our storytelling approach and creative vision ensure your day is preserved as it truly felt.
If this resonates, we’d love to hear from you.
The details fade faster than you think, Here's what we do about that.
Your Story is worth remembering.
We're not setting up shots or telling you to look at the camera every five minutes. We're just watching, pay attention, and catching things as they happen. The real stuff. The stuff you'll actually want to look back on.
Documentary-Style Storytelling
Asheville Wedding Photography & Video Packages
Starting at $3,500
Video
Starting at $6,600
Photo + Video
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Photos show you it looked. Film brings back how it sounded, how it felt, how fast it all went. Together they fill in everything memory tends to lose.
Why Photo and Video Together
Starting at $3,500
Photo
Nearly ten years photographing weddings, first in California and now in Asheville and Boone. I also work in commercial filmmaking, and that's shaped how I see light, timing, and story in a way that's hard to explain but easy to feel in the final work. Off the clock I'm usually photographing my kids. Same instincts, smaller subjects.
Hey, I'm Ryan
A Few Favorite Stories
We’d love the chance to capture your wedding in a way that feels genuine and true to you. Our wedding photography and videography go beyond documenting the details. They preserve the emotion, the energy, and the memories you’ll want to relive for years to come. Whether you’re planning in Asheville, the Blue Ridge Mountains, or beyond, we’d be so excited to hear your story and start planning together.
Let's Make Magic
"Ryan was such a joy to work with. We were specifically looking for a documentary-style photographer, and his approach felt like the perfect fit. He had this easy, natural presence that made everyone feel comfortable, and he still captured the day so beautifully. These are photos we know we’ll treasure for years."
— Blair H