A cinematic approach to real moments, built around light, movement, and emotion
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Real moments, shaped by light and movement
Packages
- 8 Hours Wedding Day Coverage
- 1 Photographer
- 1 Videographer
- Sneak Peek Photos
- 5 to 6 minutes Highlight Film
- Full Ceremony/Speeches Edit
- Timeline Consultation
- Online Gallery
One team, One vision, The whole story.
Starting at $6,600
Save $400 vs. booking separately
Most Popular
Asheville & Boone Wedding Coverage
- 8 Hours Wedding Day Coverage
- 1 Photographer
- Sneak Peek Photos
- 50+ images per Hour
- Timeline Consultation
- Online Gallery
Photography
Documentary-style. Shaped by light.
Starting at $3,500
8 hours coverage
- 8 Hours Wedding Day Coverage
- 1 Videographer
- 5 to 6 minutes Highlight Film
- Full Ceremony/Speeches Edit
- Drone Cinematography
- Timeline Consultation
- Online Gallery
Video Only
Cinematic film to bring back how it felt.
Starting at $3,500
8 hours coverage
Thinking about something more intimate?
Elopements starting at $2,500
You'll remember the big moments. The first look, the vows, the first dance. What tends to slip away are the in-between ones.
Why Photography and Videography
Together?
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.
01
One cohesive story
Photo and video edited to match in tone, feel, and color.
02
Nothing gets lost
Video captures sound, movement, and emotion photos can't hold.
03
One team
No coordination between vendors. We move as one on the day.
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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.
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.
Guidance When You Need It, Space When You Don’t
Our Philosophy
If something real is happening, we're already there.
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.
how we work
Documentary · Cinematic · Intentional
Based in Charlotte, I've been photographing weddings for over a decade. First across California, and now throughout Asheville, Boone, and all of North Carolina
Hey, I'm Ryan
That work sharpens how I see light and composition, and pushes me creatively in ways that carry into every wedding I photograph. The way a moment builds, when to hold still, when to follow. That's the same instinct whether I'm on a film set or watching a father walk his daughter down the aisle.
Outside of weddings, I also work as a commercial cinematographer.
Lyza & Pat
It truly felt like a fairytale dream
From our first conversation with Ryan, we felt completely at ease. His calm presence and creative eye made us confident from the start.
Keirsten & Jane
I absolutely recommend them 10/10!
Working with Silver Seas was truly wonderful. Ryan and Elijah were both incredibly professional and so easy to be around throughout the entire process.
Julie & Reepak
Felt like being with friends all day
They truly cared about every detail, asked thoughtful questions, and delivered beautiful work. We are so grateful. Thank you again, Ryan and team.
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
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.
Packages
- 8 hours wedding day coverage
- 1 photographer + 1 videographer
- 5–6 min cinematic highlight film
- Full ceremony & speeches edit
- Drone cinematography
- Sneak peek photos
- 50+ edited images per hour
- Online gallery delivery
- Timeline consultation included
Starting at $6,600
Save $400 vs. booking separately
Photo + Video
One team, One vision, The Whole story.
Most Popular
- 8 hours wedding day coverage
- 1 photographer
- Sneak peek photos
- 50+ edited images per hour
- Online gallery delivery
- Timeline consultation included
Starting at $3,500
8 hours of coverage
Photography
Documentary-style. Shaped by light
- 8 hours wedding day coverage
- 1 videographer
- 5–6 min cinematic highlight film
- Full ceremony & speeches edit
- Drone cinematography
- Online gallery delivery
- Timeline consultation included
Starting at $3,500
8 hours of coverage
Video Only
Cinematic film to bring back how it felt.
If you’re thinking about something more intimate, let’s chat and plan it together
Elopements starting at $2,500
Not sure which fits your day?
Let's chat →
Asheville & Boone Wedding Coverage
From the moment we chose Silver Seas, we felt an immediate sense of peace. We trusted them fully and could simply be present in our day.
We truly cannot recommend them enough.
absolutely amazing!
Sabrina & Tyler
From the very beginning, Ryan made everything feel easy. We were able to relax and just be ourselves. The photos and films truly feel like us and bring us right back to the day.
It truly felt like a fairytale dream
Lyza & Pat
Ryan and Elijah were so easy to work with. They helped our day feel calm and natural, and we were able to just enjoy every moment.
I absolutely recommend them 10/10
Keirsten & Jane
We let real moments unfold naturally, while portraits are guided with simple, and intentional direction so everything feels authentic. We keep things moving, then slow it down so the moment can breathe.
Nothing forced or over-posed.
Just moments that feel like you.
Ryan was a great presence all day. He made everyone feel comfortable and captured everything exactly how we hoped.
— Blair H
What couples say