Wedding photographer · Asheville, NC · reviewed since 2018
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#47 of 160 videographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 71%
5.0★★★★★132 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Briana Autran Wedding Photography five stars based on 132 reviews, with the owner responding to 32 percent of them. Clients frequently highlight the photographer's calm demeanor, which helps couples feel comfortable during engagement sessions, weddings, and elopements. Reviewers note that she adapts well to chaotic or nontraditional events, providing logistical support and capturing natural, organic moments. The service includes initial consultations, on-site guidance, and assistance with ordering prints, with no recurring negative feedback identified in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 132 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 132 Google reviews (126 with written comments, 24 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 32% of reviews.
Most recent review: June 22, 2026.
Service: Videographer serving Asheville, North Carolina.
Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.
Score profile vs other videographers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and craft & service; weakest: reliability.
This companyVideographers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Briana Autran Wedding Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Briana Autran Wedding Photography: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Briana Autran Wedding Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Briana Autran Wedding Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Briana Autran Wedding Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 57.–
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Star ratings
132 Google reviews we collected
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5 stars132100%
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 126 written reviews
95%praise
Praise18995%
Complaints95%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price3100%
Reasonable00%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude6533%
Would recommend5327%
Speed & response2312%
Honesty & trust2211%
Communication179%
Quality & results126%
Price & value63%
What customers talk about
We read 126 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“…to our most intimate moments at our wedding, she brought nothing but kind, gentle, soft, easy-going, peaceful and positive energy to our time togethe…”
“Also, we 100% recommend getting the dad cam footage add-on.”
“I cannot recommend them enough to anyone in need of a photographer for any occasion, we are forever grateful for the incredible work they did ❤️”
“…g for (we asked for James Dean & Lana del Rey vibes and she not only immediately understood the assignment, but girlll did she deliver) but it was her…”
“When someone is intentional like this, you can certainly trust that they will be intentional with how they capture you.”
“There aren't enough words to explain how amazing Briana is!”
“We had such a wonderful experience working with Briana on our wedding - from start to finish.”
“We based our entire trip around these photos and it was 100% worth it.”
People customers mention
Matt21 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Briana Autran Wedding Photography for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Hannah5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★
Briana took our wedding photos in 2023 and truly couldn’t have imagined anyone else. We still look at them all the time and they’re soooo dreamy. She was so kind and professional. We had a wonderful experience. 10/10 recommend. ☺️
Great priceWedding and engagementWedding photo packagesWedding ceremony photography
Ashleigh1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Briana's photography is truly out of this world-- I got my wedding photos back today and just couldn't wait to write a review! Her photos are truly like memories in a bottle--the way she captures the most wholesome, silly, nostalgic, and romantic moments brings me right back to my wedding day and exactly how it…
TikanneLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a year ago★★★★★
Absolutely loved working with Briana. She’s so sweet and made the entire process an absolute dream. Gorgeous photos, wonderful experience, 10/10
Lauren1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
We did not have the typical wedding—our day was pretty nontraditional, and neither of us is “camera-friendly.” Finding a photographer who could vibe with us and make us feel at ease was a must—and, wow, did we luck out. Chill, down-to-earth, and incredibly intuitive, she somehow managed to capture all the emotional,…
Melissa5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Briana photographed me and my husband on our wedding day. Briana has such a great aura about her and working with her would make any person who is camera shy feel confident. She is great at capturing natural emotion while allowing time to still have fun on your special day. Nothing ever felt forced with her and she…
Kimberly10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
When I initially sought out a photographer for an engagement session, I was seeking someone who could truly empathize with the notion of being camera shy. Someone who could capture someone’s humanity and make it beautiful rather than trying to create a stock image of what everyone should look like - posed and forced…
Where to begin about Briana? Well, we love her so much that we decided we each wanted to write a separate review for her :)
From the moment we first spoke to her on the phone, to the moment we met her, to our fun and connecting engagement shoot, to our most intimate moments at our wedding, she brought nothing but kind, gentle, soft, easy-going, peaceful and positive energy to our time together. Her work speaks for itself. Her skill as a photographer is phenomenal, her vintage aesthetic is exactly what we were searching for (we asked for James Dean & Lana del Rey vibes and she not only immediately understood the assignment, but girlll did she deliver) but it was her safety, comfort, and kindness that made us choose her without a doubt in our minds. Her eye for capturing moments that you want to remember forever is impeccable and truly a gift to this world. Because of Briana, we get to relive the best day of our lives over and over again because she captured not just the physical moment, but the emotional one too - the movement and the love come through in the photos and allow you to feel how you felt in that exact moment all over again. Having her follow us around all day, we literally felt like low-key celebrities and it was just so much fun and truly felt like our best friend was with us all day, while also being sensitive and in-tune with us and giving us the space to feel like it was just us two in that moment. From helping us work out the nerves of being professionally photographed for the first time during the engagement shoot, to the meditation we did just the three of us right before the ceremony, to the no-pressure-yet-kept-us-on-track professionalism, she is everything we could have hoped for and more. She knows her worth and she is worth every dollar that we spent. She was exactly what we needed and we are so eternally grateful to her for not only the photos she produced, but for the love in which she clearly poured into them. We cannot say it enough, choose Briana and your future selves and your children and grandchildren will thank you for it when you’re looking at your wedding pictures together <3
Also, we 100% recommend getting the dad cam footage add-on. How on earth she was able to do the job of a photographer and videographer all by herself…we’re still in awe of her. It is literally the best video we’ve ever seen and I’ve lost count of how many times we’ve watched it. It is the most beautiful, magical piece of art she created just for us, and I promise you will not regret it, so don’t overthink this one and just do it! You only live once and you only get to marry the love of your life once, so why not have the best day of your life captured in a perfect two-minute video that you get to watch and replay forever and ever?
We have not only found our forever photographer, we’ve found a forever friend. We can’t wait to have her photograph all our big moments in this life 🤍
With so much love and gratitude, Ally
Ally and Christina- thank you so much for taking the time to write something so incredibly thoughtful and detailed. It means more than I can express.
Getting to be with you both from your engagement session all the way through your wedding day was such a gift. The James Dean and Lana Del Rey brief? One of my all-time favorites. You two made it so easy and so fun, and that meditation before the ceremony is a moment I'll carry with me for a long time.
I'm so grateful you trusted me not just with your wedding photography, but with the in-between moments, the nervous ones, the quiet ones, and the ones that felt like just the two of you. That's exactly what I show up hoping to create.
And I'm so happy you loved the film footage! It was such a joy to create something that special for you.
You have found a forever photographer AND a forever friend. I cannot wait to document all the beautiful chapters ahead for you both. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 🤍
With so much love,
Briana
Hannah Flournoy5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Hannah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Briana took our wedding photos in 2023 and truly couldn’t have imagined anyone else. We still look at them all the time and they’re soooo dreamy. She was so kind and professional. We had a wonderful experience. 10/10 recommend. ☺️
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Wedding and engagement, Wedding photo packages, Wedding ceremony photography
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Aww, hi Hannah! It was so sweet to see your name pop up! Thank you so much for this for taking the time to leave me a review. 🤍
It was such an honor to photograph your wedding day and witness all the love surrounding you both. Knowing that you’re still looking through your photos and feeling that magic makes my heart so happy.
I’m so grateful you trusted me with something so meaningful. Sending you both so much love!
Haley JonesLocal Guide · 11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Haley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Briana is everything you want in a photographer.
A warm and kind spirit that truly sees beauty from every angle.
I have loved Briana’s work for quite a while prior to booking. My (now) husband and I had been together for many years prior to marriage, so we wanted something small. We wanted our evening to unfold smoothly, and even if it wasn’t going smoothly, we wanted to still feel at ease. We didnt want staging or stress, but just natural flow to what was coming next for our relationship. I just knew Briana was our perfect fit for what we were creating. Natural aesthetic and raw presence. We wanted a guideline timeline, but didn’t want to have strict adherence to any real structure. From the first conversation I had with Briana and describing my dramatic, candlelit, mountain, backyard style wedding, I knew she understood what I was seeing. My husband and I really just like to “float down river”, and experience the moment. Between Briana and my venue coordinator, I felt like I had a dream team and things were going to FEEL the way I wanted. I needed a calming presence who could remind me things were okay when it felt chaotic, Briana was just that. All while capturing raw moments that I will keep forever. I didn’t want a staged photo of all the women in my family.. i wanted a soft photo of my last grandmother kissing my cheek, and the soft gazes and giggles between my husband and I prior to walking the aisle. I wanted the moment my 2 yr old daughter stole the show. Briana gave me all of that, and so much more. When I look back at our album, there is so much warmth. There is so much joy and love captured. I am forever grateful our paths were able to align and have her apart of our day. I hope to have Briana capture more of our lives as years move forward. She is such a gift and her photography is true magic.
Services: Wedding and engagement
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Aww Haley!
Thank you so much for these incredibly beautiful words.
Your wedding was pure magic, and it was such an honor to be the one to document it. I love the way you and Sam move through the world together...floating down the river. So lovely and inspiring!
It would be an honor to continue to photograph you all together in the future.
Sending you lots of love!
spenser auernhamerLocal Guide · 16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews spenser has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
If I could give Briana a million stars, I would! Seriously, if you are looking for a photographer, stop searching right now and BOOK HER. From the second she arrived, she just went with the flow of our hectic day. Briana is the definition of kind, patient, and professional. She has this incredible way of making you feel so comfortable that you almost forget you’re being photographed, it just felt like hanging out with a friend who happens to be a genius with a lens! She totally went with the flow, kept us relaxed, and made it so we could actually soak in and enjoy every single moment of our day.
We just got our sneak peeks back and, oh my gosh, I AM OBSESSED. She didn’t just take pictures; she captured our vision perfectly. Every shot is pure magic. I am so incredibly happy with absolutely everything she did for us.
I cannot recommend her enough. Briana is a total rockstar and an artist. Thank you, thank you, thank you for capturing our day so beautifully!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Wedding photo packages
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Spenser!! Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for these incredibly kind words - I'm smiling ear to ear!
Your day was such a joy to be part of. I'm thrilled that you're obsessed with the sneak peeks (I am too!), and I can't wait for you to see the rest of your gallery.
Thank you for trusting me with these memories and for being such a dream to work with.
With so much gratitude,
Briana
Julia Mee3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Julia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I am long overdue for writing my review, but it has been hard to find all the right words to describe our experience working with Briana! When searching for our engagement/wedding photographer we immediately fell in love with Briana's style; beautiful lighting, intimate, and in the moment. From the start, she made us feel extremely comfortable and really wanted to get to know us as a couple. We were nervous when we first showed up for our engagement shoot, but her calm presence helped us get out of our heads and the resulting photos were absolutely incredible. When it came time for our wedding day, she helped us talk through timeline and was 100% team bride/groom in making sure we had space to connect just the two of us while still having time to mix and mingle with our guests. I cannot emphasize how incredible our photos came out. She was truly able to capture all of the love and joy of our day in a way that I have never seen in typical wedding photo galleries. Even just from the way she captured the light shining through the trees, it transports me right back to that beautiful spring day. I am so glad to have stumbled upon Briana in our search for photographers, and I'm forever grateful for the memories she captured for my husband and me and our families.
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Julia, I’m smiling reading this — thank you for taking the time to write something so thoughtful and generous.
It was an honor to photograph your engagement and wedding day.
Thank you for trusting me with such an important time in your lives, for welcoming me into your day with warmth, and for being so present with each other.
I’m grateful our paths crossed. Wishing you both so much joy!
Warmly,
Briana
Ashleigh Westenhoff1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Ashleigh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Briana's photography is truly out of this world-- I got my wedding photos back today and just couldn't wait to write a review! Her photos are truly like memories in a bottle--the way she captures the most wholesome, silly, nostalgic, and romantic moments brings me right back to my wedding day and exactly how it felt. Which is super impressive because I swear on the wedding day I hardly saw her--she is a true professional staying out of the way and still able to capture the most magical and whimsical moments. Don't hesitate to book Briana if you are wanting wedding photography that really captures the heart of the emotions and vibe of your day. Can't recommend enough.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for your beautiful words, Ashleigh! It means the world to hear that your photos bring you right back to the way your wedding day felt. That’s always my deepest intention when documenting a celebration: to bottle up the emotion, connection, and fleeting in-between moments in a way that feels real and true to you.
I love that you didn't feel my camera presence---my goal is always to be a calm and unobtrusive presence so you can be fully immersed in your day—laughing, crying, celebrating—while I quietly anticipate and capture the magic unfolding around you. Just know that while I might not always be in view, I’m deeply tuned in to every detail and every beat of the story.
It was such a joy to witness and preserve your love. Thank you again for the trust and generosity—it truly means everything.
With so much gratitude,
Briana
Tikanne HerreraLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tikanne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Absolutely loved working with Briana. She’s so sweet and made the entire process an absolute dream. Gorgeous photos, wonderful experience, 10/10
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much! This means the world to me. It was truly a joy working with you, and I’m so happy to hear the experience felt easy and dreamy—that’s exactly what I hope for each of my couples. Grateful for the trust you placed in me to document this season of your life. Hope our paths cross again in the future! ✨
Warmly,
Briana
Lauren Schmitt1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We did not have the typical wedding—our day was pretty nontraditional, and neither of us is “camera-friendly.” Finding a photographer who could vibe with us and make us feel at ease was a must—and, wow, did we luck out. Chill, down-to-earth, and incredibly intuitive, she somehow managed to capture all the emotional, hilarious, chaotic, and sweet moments without ever making us feel like we were being followed around by a camera crew. She is so stylish and friendly- She fit in seamlessly with our guests and many assumed she was a friend. Her energy was so warm and positive, it felt like she was part of the celebration rather than just documenting it. She made two camera-shy people look like total naturals. Every image feels authentic and alive, not overly polished or posed—just exactly what we were hoping for. Thank you, Briana! We cannot wait to use you for life's next milestone!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Lauren, thank you so much for this beautiful review — it truly means the world. I absolutely loved documenting your nontraditional wedding day, and I’m so happy the experience felt easy and natural for you both. As a wedding photographer, my goal is always to blend in, capture real moments, and help camera-shy couples feel comfortable — and I’m so glad that came through! Your celebration in Asheville was full of personality and emotion, and I’m honored to have been part of it. I can’t wait to photograph your next big life moment. Thank you again for trusting me with your story!
Melissa Adorno5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Briana photographed me and my husband on our wedding day. Briana has such a great aura about her and working with her would make any person who is camera shy feel confident. She is great at capturing natural emotion while allowing time to still have fun on your special day. Nothing ever felt forced with her and she truly cares about documenting one of the most important days in a couples life.
Side note: in the event a bride accidentally stains her wedding dress on the day of the wedding, Briana will be prepared to remedy the situation. She jumped right in when I had a stain on my dress and had an emergency kit to fix the issue!
I would highly recommend hiring Briana!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for leaving this thoughtful review. I absolutely love my time with both of you and getting to photograph all the beauty of your wedding day.
I hope you both are doing well! <3
Kimberly Sanchez10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kimberly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
When I initially sought out a photographer for an engagement session, I was seeking someone who could truly empathize with the notion of being camera shy. Someone who could capture someone’s humanity and make it beautiful rather than trying to create a stock image of what everyone should look like - posed and forced conformity. Briana, is an artist, she immediately makes you feel at ease in her presence. She takes the time to study her landscape, an ode to her innate connection with nature. When someone is intentional like this, you can certainly trust that they will be intentional with how they capture you. And the feelings you share for someone else. My engagement photoshoot felt like a fairytale and I absolutely love and encourage everyone to work with Briana.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for these beautiful words — I’m genuinely touched. As an engagement photographer, my goal is always to create a space where couples feel seen, safe, and completely themselves, especially for those who may feel camera shy. It means the world to know that you felt at ease and that the experience felt intentional and connected. Capturing your love in such a natural, meaningful way was such a joy. Your session truly did feel like a fairytale, and I’m so honored you trusted me to document this chapter of your story. I can't wait to photograph whatever comes next!
