Alchemist Weddings

ad Lee as our photographer 

k turnaround time for our picture edits. Our pictures came out so amazing, and we got so many different shots! I would highly recommend Lee if you’re looking for engagement photos! 

the pictures are. If you’re looking for the documentary style that really captures the emotions of the day, Lee absolutely has the eye for it! 

ll cherish his photos forever!!!

intro call, we knew everything would be perfectly fine. Our wedding day could not have been more perfect with Lee there shooting. He was funny and energetic. He kept everyone engaged and laughing. Our wedding party and guests just absolutely loved him, as did we! We even got a sneak peek of our photos back a few hours after our reception ended - and they’re absolutely gorgeous! I wish I could have Lee shoot every moment. Couldn’t recommend more

t felt more like catching up with an old friend than a business meeting, we knew Lee was someone special. His passion, creativity, and genuine kindness shines through from the start. Our engagement shoot was absolutely magical. People still talk about those photos …a year later! We’ve received countless compliments, and it’s no exaggeration to say we ended up with some of the best photos in the wedding industry. Lee has an incredible ability to capture not just moments, but the emotions. The joy, the love, the laughter, all frozen in time with such artistry. Now that we’ve gotten a sneak peek of our wedding photos, we’re even more blown away. If the previews are this stunning, we can only imagine what the full album will be like — and we cannot wait to see it. Choosing Lee was more than hiring a photographer; it was gaining a lifelong friend who genuinely cares about the couples he works with. We are so grateful for his talent and heart, and for the gift of memories he’s given us. I can promise you that you won’t regret picking Lee. But, you just might regret not picking him.

ests. Lee seemed very passionate about his work but also a very fun photographer!!

ly captured our wedding candidly, and the final photos turned out absolutely stunning. The editing perfectly captured the vibe and ambiance of our wedding, making every picture feel like we were reliving the day all over again. Not only that, but our friends, family, and entire bridal party had such a great time during the photo sessions — having portraits taken was a joyful and fun experience for everyone! We are beyond grateful for his incredible work and would highly, highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented, thoughtful photographer to document their wedding day. Thank you, Lee!

ration and ideas prior which was reassuring and made us feel comfortable throughout the process. Wouldn’t have changed a thing!

s well, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results from both. He was excellent at communicating with us and capturing the mood and style we hoped for. I hope we get the chance to work with him again in the future!

ision far surpassed what I could have ever wanted for our engagement and wedding photos. We had countless guests tell us how kind he was and how he agreed to take a photo when asked. I was speechless when I first saw our wedding photos and he was so quick to get them to us. Do yourselves a favor, invest in the best photographer for your wedding, you won't regret it!

beyond the surface and capturing the unique things that made our relationship so special. Lee paid incredible attention to the little things, ensuring that every important element of our relationship and wedding day was documented. He even captured moments we didn’t realize were important to us until we saw them through his lens. Throughout the entire process, Lee was more than just our photographer—he was a dedicated and supportive presence. He was always available to us during the preparation, offering his expertise and guidance whenever we needed it. His consistent communication leading up to the big day gave us a sense of reassurance and confidence that everything would be perfectly captured. One of the best parts of working with Lee was his commitment to understanding and prioritizing our desires. He took the time to get to know us, learning what we valued most and what we envisioned for our wedding day. This attention to detail and genuine care for our wishes played an invaluable role in making my dream of an outdoor wedding come true, despite the weather. When the opportunity for a last-minute shift to an outdoor ceremony arose, Lee stepped up to make it happen. He even coordinated with the entire vendor team to ensure everything transitioned smoothly, which was above and beyond his role as a photographer. His proactive approach and dedication to our vision is something we will never forget. The day would literally not have been the same without him. The photos we have received so far are nothing short of stunning. They perfectly encapsulate the joy, love, and magic of our wedding day. Lee's flawless documentation allows us to relive those moments again and again, bringing back the emotions we felt on our perfect day. We cannot wait to see the rest of the photos and know that they will be just as breathtaking. Lee Everett exceeded our expectations in every way. His artistic talent, combined with his genuine care for his clients, made our wedding day truly unforgettable. We are forever grateful for his extraordinary work and highly recommend him to anyone seeking a photographer who goes above and beyond to capture their wedding or any other special moments!

has that documentary style. When we reached out to get information, Lee talked on the phone with my fiancé (now husband) and I for about an hour. We loved his philosophy and values around his photography and they aligned with what we were after. He was authentic and naturally assured us that he is there to see, honor and celebrate the connections and tell the story. We bonded! It actually rained during our engagement photo session (in defiance of the forecast we’d been constantly checking), but our photos in the mist at the top of a golden hill turned out so good and so special. We even took some wrong turns on our hike to the photo location but Lee made the experience fun, finding genuine connection points, being candid and flexible and sharing the adventure with us. We couldn’t plan for the weather we had and I love the atmosphere that came through in the photos. Lee sees the big picture along with the details and is attentive so they aren’t missed. Lee was always accessible and just a call or text away. He was double booked on our wedding day so his team member, Jules Moody, was our wedding photographer and she was also incredible. Lee is very intentional about who he works with and selects photographers who share the same style and values as him (and he’s the one who edits the images). Jules was a rockstar - she was sliding down hills, climbing on tables and laying on the floor to get the shots - and was a delight! She also put us at ease and felt like part of our friends and family. It also rained on our wedding day and again everyone stayed flexible and got incredibly special photos - moody, vibrant, and soft. We’ve been obsessively ogling our sneak peek gallery. The images feel iconic and we already cherish the feelings captured in them. We are so happy we chose Alchemist Weddings. The photos themselves are amazing but so, too, is that feeling of having a friend who sees and celebrates you…and skillfully makes moments of your life last forever.

when we were first looking for photographers Lee called me and we spike for an hour and a half about expectations and whay kind of wedding etc. No other photographer i looked at did this, I really appreciated the time he took out of his day to spend talking to us. Fast forward to wedding day Lee and his team made us super comfortable and helped to make our wedding magical. Lee is so easy to work with and definitely knows how to get shy couples out of their comfort zone. Lee not only helped capture our wedding but also us as a couple with an engagement shoot as well. I have never felt so comfortable around a photographer before. Not only is he amazing to work with but his work is equally as amazing. I absolutely love every single one of my pictures and cannot pick a favorite. Not only are the pictures amazing we got our sneak peeks back the same day! It wasn't just 1 or 2 pictures either it was an entire album. That was an absolutely amazing surprise to wake up to the next morning. I would recommend Alchemist Weddings for any event you may have! We will definitely be using him for photos in the future. Much thanks and gratitude, Claire and Bobby Olsen

reative instinct. The photos were stunning and unique to us as a couple. We can’t wait to work with him again for our wedding!

, fun, personable and easy to work with! He focused on what was important for us, and always caught the best shots and best moments without fail! We had so much fun working with him, and will definitely be using his services in the future again! All I have to say, is if you are thinking of any other photographer, take a look at his work, it is significantly levels above others! You wont be disappointed!

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. He was patient, professional and thoughtful about everything be did. I cannot say enough about how happy I am with the ph

I was having a photographer crisis! Not only did he give me a listening ear, but he was able to get to know my husband and I on a more personal level. He made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire session. I was beyond pleased with the final results and cannot wait to get them printed and framed!! I truly get to remember my special day forever thanks to this amazing photographer.

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s of the majority of them within the week. Would certainly recommend!

many great photos of our best day. Professionalism at its finest!

n a meaningful way. We are forever grateful and it was such a good time working with Lee. Definitely recommend for your wedding photographer and life long friend! Thank you Lee

them forever. We were in the hunt for a photographer that was able to work independently as we wanted to rely on their creative eye so we could focus on our guests and enjoying our time at our ceremony and reception. Lee was fantastic to work with since the beginning, he was always able to answer any and all questions via text or a phone call. We were able to speak with him on several occasions to plan our vision. We first met him for our engagement pictures and we didn’t have a clear idea of where we could take pictures since we are from Miami and not familiar with the Asheville area, Lee was great at providing a magnificent backdrop for our shoot, and although the weather at the fall was at times uncomfortable Lee was still able to capture amazing shots that we were delighted with. For our big day we had to adhere to the many rules and limitations at the Biltmore Estate and Lee was able to pivot to make our first look pictures happen, we were able to enjoy our reception with the assurance he would know what to capture and when and we were satisfied with the end result. The turnabout time was also very reasonable and we had the final pictures before we got back from our honeymoon. We would recommend Lee and his team without reservations, and I commend him for his artistic eye and ability to create a wonderful product while also taking into consideration our vision and ideas.

the little moments he was able to capture. We wanted to find someone that would blend perfectly with our style and fit right in on our wedding day. It's evident in his work how personal it is for him and how much he truly cares about his clients' experience. I know he’s only ever a quick text or call away. We've had quite a few changes in locations and dates, and he’s been so flexible and helpful throughout. We were obsessed with the engagement photos he took. The day of the photos, it just so happened to start raining as we were parking to meet up with Lee. He came prepared with two clear umbrellas and was pumped for the shoot regardless of the rain. He immediately put my nerves at rest. We ended up with over 200 photos in less than two weeks. I couldn't believe all the stunning photos I had to choose from. Not to mention, we had the best time scouting the Lake Lure area during our time. It was the best little adventure. We can’t wait to have Lee meet our two little ones for our family photos next. Our wedding day is about six months away, and there’s still so much to plan. But I’m so happy we found Lee, and I’m so excited to see all the moments he has yet to capture. Highly recommend!

s of the bride and groom. Easy to talk to, helps bring the vision together, and blends into the wedding so you receive some of the best authentic / unscripted photos.

fantastic. He stayed on his feet and busy the whole time and did great with any last minute changes made. Genus great with any lighting thrown his way and I definitely recommend him!

of the laughs and the process of getting ready. I would recommend him to any and all of my brides! :)

after the wedding. It was also very beautiful him getting to know us and us getting to know him prior to the wedding. When he arrived it just felt like family. Our photos turned out elegant and beautiful.

ad some fun, creative ideas of how to reflect this. He took the time to find a bakery that stayed open late for us and we had some fun! He personalized the experience AND the pictures were a dream! He is a true artist.

hose moments beautifully. We would highly recommend him for all clients and look forward to work alongside him again! 5 stars doesn’t even explain his creativity.

ing, was excellent. He is very personable and wants nothing more than to provide his absolute best work and fulfill any and all of the couple's dream photos. He is very patient with the chaos that comes with the wedding day, and he worked so well alongside the videographer that I hired. They ended up making a wonderful duo to capture my wedding day! Waiting on the sneak peak photos took a little bit longer than anticipated, but WOW the photos are phenomenal once you get them! I only have the sneak peak pics so far, but the photography is unmatched. The photos captured are so unique, and I absolutely love his style of wedding photography. I cannot WAIT to get alllllll of the photos from the wedding!

s to put most of your budget on your venue and your photographer. The best thing about Lee is you will get A+++++ captured moments and edited pictures while not breaking your budget. This man not only knew what I wanted without telling him, but also gave me the direction to get the pictures I didn’t even think were possible. The best part of all of it, is Lee became apart of the party and my family and friends loved him. I would have it no other way but to have him as our photographer for all special and memorial events moving forward. Thank you Lee, you are incredibly talented and an amazing person inside and out. Thank you from the Huffman’s.

choosing this company. The shooters that were sent were awesome, they took their time and helped me not be so stressed about everything. They are also helped out tremendously with anything I needed besides taking photos. Jennifer and Drew were the ones sent to capture everything, Jennifer was super personable and made me feel comfortable about everything! I highly recommend this company and feel anyone that would be sent to shoot would be awesome. Can’t wait to see all my photos!

can’t stop looking at them and can’t believe how perfectly they captured the day! Really excited to get all of the albums soon !!10/10 recommend him and would definitely be hiring him again.

graphs! Can’t wait to work with them again!

a took gorgeous photos of the wedding! Lee was also able to get me a sneak peek within three days and is currently working on the rest of the photos to send over!

my dad which was so sentimental. After receiving the photos I was so incredibly happy with the editing and the shots he took I requested. He worked great with all my guests and family members and made sure to hear me out and ask if I wanted any other photos before proceeding to different scenes! Honestly 1000/10 and would recommend to capture your most important day! Thank You Lee!

the pictures themselves: I don’t think that we have ever looked as cool and sexy and sharp as we do in those pictures. There are fun pictures and cute pictures, and pictures with dark shadows and a creepy Alice-in-Wonderland vibe that we were going for. One of our sister-in-laws is a professional wedding photographer and she was especially impressed with Lee’s work. Second, Lee is a lot of fun to hang out with. If you haven’t ever gotten married before, you probably don’t realize how much of your wedding day will be spent with your photographer. More than any other vendor, your photographer is the one where it matters if you have fun talking to and hanging out with them as a person. For us, Lee was the perfect person to talk to. Very relaxed, but with a sense of fun and excitement too. Third, there are a few specific ways that Lee went above and beyond for us. He has a sense of adventure as a photographer, and he found a way to get us through a barbed wire fence (while in dress and suit) in order to nab some amazing photos in the fields on the side of a mountain on our venue. If you are game for something and willing to try it, Lee will find a way to make it happen. Lee is also very capable of being sensitive to complex family dynamics. He was careful to make sure that some photos which would have caused unnecessary drama were not included in the general cache of photos that we shared with family members. Lee was absolutely worth the money, and you should absolutely hire him, especially if you are aiming to have a somewhat quirky or alternative ceremony.