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%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not 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.100SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#12 of 160 videographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 93%
5.0★★★★★110 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★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Nathan Rivers Chesky Photography and Film at a glance
Google reviewers rate Nathan Rivers Chesky Photography and Film five out of five stars based on 110 reviews. Clients frequently describe the photographer as approachable, energetic, and responsive during planning and on the day of the event. They highlight his ability to make subjects feel comfortable, his attention to detail in lighting and composition, and his flexibility in handling unexpected changes or unique cultural traditions. No recurring criticisms appear in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 110 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 110 Google reviews (107 with written comments, 50 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 5% of reviews.
Most recent review: November 9, 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.Nathan Rivers Chesky Photography and Film: 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.Nathan Rivers Chesky Photography and Film: 99/100 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.Nathan Rivers Chesky Photography and Film: 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.Nathan Rivers Chesky Photography and Film: 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.Nathan Rivers Chesky Photography and Film: 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
110 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars110100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 107 written reviews
96%praise
Praise15296%
Complaints64%
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 price867%
Reasonable433%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend4227%
Staff & attitude3925%
Speed & response2818%
Communication1711%
Honesty & trust159%
Quality & results128%
Price & value53%
What customers talk about
We read 107 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I'd highly recommend him as a wedding photographer to anyone, but especially those who value having a specific aesthetic or feeling beautiful in their pictures.”
“Our photos turned out more beautiful than I could have ever imagined, and I truly cannot recommend him enough!”
“He was attentive during our check-in call prior to the wedding.”
“He was extremely fun, energetic, efficient, and took beautiful photos of our wedding.”
“Not only is he so talented, but he is also incredibly kind and easy to work with.”
“If you’re planning a big event, you can absolutely trust Nathan to capture it in the most amazing way.”
“Throughout the photo sessions, Nathan was easygoing and did a great job making us both feel at ease and confident, even when there were some time rest…”
“I thought the price was very reasonable and my husband never complained about it (which says a lot).”
People customers mention
Estate4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Nathan Rivers Chesky Photography and Film for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Sydney4 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★
I wish I could give 10 stars!! I was absolutely blown away by our photos and could not be happier with how they turned out! Nathan is seriously the best!! Not only is he so talented, but he is also incredibly kind and easy to work with. Our photos turned out more beautiful than I could have ever imagined, and I truly cannot recommend him enough!
Great priceWedding and engagement
LucyLocal Guide · 20 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 month ago★★★★★
Nathan brings incredible energy to the event. His photographs were beautiful ! We loved working with him , he was open and flexible and so easy to work with.
Aliesha7 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Google deleted my draft when I was trying to add photos so you just gotta take my word for it that this guy is the best! He was extremely fun, energetic, efficient, and took beautiful photos of our wedding. He worked the entire time and we got to experiment with fun shots running around the whole castle. Our photos…
MarissaLocal Guide · 27 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Nathan Rivers Chesky is an amazing Asheville photographer to work with! We did a collaboration with him at Durrant Farms, and he delivered the most beautiful photos, was creatively ingenious, and professional. Highly recommend him for your Asheville wedding, engagement, or elopement. Loved working with him!
Aksana3 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Nathan did an absolutely incredible job, and I cannot stop obsessing over our pre-wedding and wedding photos. He captured every moment so beautifully, and his talent truly shows in every picture.
What impressed me the most was how he went above and beyond to understand our culture. We had a Nepali wedding with many…
Wedding and engagement
Hanna3 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★★★★★
I have no words! The photos you captured are absolutely beautiful! You perfectly captured every emotion, little moment, and all the joy of the day. Looking through all of these felt like reliving the day all over again! :)
We are so incredibly grateful for you, your talent, and the care you put into your work. It…
Nathan photographed our wedding and was a pleasure to work with from start to finish.
He was attentive during our check-in call prior to the wedding. I can be a bit picky when it comes to whether I like how I look in a photo but working with Nathan put my mind at ease. I felt confident that he would understand the kind of lighting I liked without compromising on the authenticity my fiance and I were going for. This allowed us both to go into the photoshoot feeling relaxed.
On the day of, my fiance commented on how Nathan's notes seemed really tailored to us, like he had studied this beforehand. Throughout the photo sessions, Nathan was easygoing and did a great job making us both feel at ease and confident, even when there were some time restraints due to our schedule. He had a great eye for where the best shots were and little tricks to capture the desired aesthetic (like catching the sunlight through the window).
The photo gallery came back gorgeously. They captured the warmth and liveliness of the day well and we got a ton of compliments of them. I loved how artistic/editorial many of the shots were and some of them looked like they came out of a movie. It was also the prettiest I've ever thought I looked in a set of pictures before. Sometimes, in pictures where I like how I look, the overall shot isn't as perfect as it could be (scenery, etc.) or vice versa. Nathan managed to nail both of these at once.
I'd highly recommend him as a wedding photographer to anyone, but especially those who value having a specific aesthetic or feeling beautiful in their pictures.
Services: Wedding and engagement
Response from the owner · a day ago
Felicity, thank you for taking the time to write this! I loved hearing what you and Adam envisioned on our call and getting to bring that to life at the Douglas Ellington House. That little moment when the sunlight came through the window is one of my favorites, too.
I’m so glad you both felt at ease in front of the camera. Hearing how beautiful you felt looking through the gallery means so much to me. Thank you both for trusting me with your wedding day!
Sydney Rullan4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sydney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I wish I could give 10 stars!! I was absolutely blown away by our photos and could not be happier with how they turned out! Nathan is seriously the best!! Not only is he so talented, but he is also incredibly kind and easy to work with. Our photos turned out more beautiful than I could have ever imagined, and I truly cannot recommend him enough!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Wedding and engagement
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago
Sydney, thank you so much!! Knowing your photos turned out even more beautifully than you imagined means so much to me. I always want being in front of the camera to feel comfortable and easy, so I’m especially happy you felt that way! Thank you for trusting me to be your photographer at The Omni Grove Park Inn. I hope the rest of your visit to Asheville was just as exciting. Ya'll are the best. See you at the wedding!
Lucy HazebrookLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lucy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nathan brings incredible energy to the event. His photographs were beautiful ! We loved working with him , he was open and flexible and so easy to work with.
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago
Lucy, thank you so much! Photographing your family’s wedding weekend celebration at The Biltmore Estate and Lake Eden was such a joy, and I loved working with you all. I’m so happy you love the photographs and felt comfortable throughout the day. Thank you for sharing some of your favorites here, too!
Aliesha Knauer7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Aliesha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Google deleted my draft when I was trying to add photos so you just gotta take my word for it that this guy is the best! He was extremely fun, energetic, efficient, and took beautiful photos of our wedding. He worked the entire time and we got to experiment with fun shots running around the whole castle. Our photos have beautiful lighting, coloring, and natural touchups. The website was easy to use to share all the photos with our beloved friends and family.
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago
Aliesha, thank you so much for taking the time to write this again after Google deleted your draft! I had so much fun exploring Castle Ladyhawke with you both and making those photos together. I’m especially happy you love the lighting and colors, and that sharing your gallery with friends and family was easy. Thank you for trusting me with your wedding photography!
Hannah Langenbach7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Hannah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We hired Nathan for both our rehearsal dinner and wedding in early May in Lake Lure, NC. Looking at Nathan's portfolio, you can already tell his work is impressive and stunning- he is a true artist! But beyond his obvious skill and artistry, he is just a wonderful human being, bringing such a calm, positive energy from the very first phone call to the wedding day. I cannot recommend Nathan highly enough!
Firstly, the photos are absolutely, impressively STUNNING, and his turnaround time was incredible. Our jaws were on the floor looking at our photos- we already had very high expectations, and he far exceeded them. I have never felt so beautiful! The way Nathan embraces the lighting, however bright or cloudy it is, frames each shot so intentionally, and edits, is incredibly artistic and skilled.
Nathan is a true master of documentary style photography. He is attuned to the small details (a touch on the back here, a hug with a family member there, a twirl on the dance floor, a whisper in someone's ear), somehow managing to capture the small, special moments that many others would have missed, alongside the big moments, yet never "interrupting" the flow. You would never know he was there, unless it was obvious you were in need of a little posing guidance during portraits.
We received a perfect mix of shots, between traditional and creative ones, including digital, film, and some drone. He is able to "herd cats" for traditional family photos, but is ready and very down to have fun getting creative newlywed and portrait shots (such as jumping between boats, almost falling off a dock, running across a beach with us, etc.) This was so vital to my husband and I, that Nathan was so attuned to working with other creative-types.
Day-of, he is incredibly flexible, and can pivot so smoothly and creatively at a moments notice, which is so important in a wedding photographer. We were having some venue-related issues causing delays in our timeline. As the bride, I started feeling anxious about the lateness when photo times came around and many were not ready because they had been trying to resolve the venue issues. Nathan pivoted instantly, setting up a first-look with my Dad. It had not been in my original timeline, but became one of the most special moments of the day and some of my favorite photos.
Schuyler and I are not used to being in front of the camera, despite both being musicians. Usually the only photos I have taken in the past years are to pose with my instrument! Despite this, Nathan made us feel SO comfortable in front of the camera. I never felt awkward or embarrassed (which is hard for me! Lol!) Nathan helped hype me up while also giving me gentle guidance. His guidance was always so natural and organic, like, "Schuyler, tuck Hannah's hair behind her ear" or "kiss her temple" or "I like the way you are leaning into each other here... or the way you touched his face." Absolutely none of the hundreds of photos we received looked stiff or posed. We had a genuinely fun time with lots of laughter.
A wedding is such a big investment, for a single day. So choosing Nathan as your photographer, with his deeply human, documentary-style approach, who will allow you to relive all of the emotions and small moments of your day through his work, can't be recommended highly enough.
Thank you so much, Nathan! Working with you was the best decision!! Forever appreciative of your creativity, time, contagiously positive energy, and professionalism.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Wedding and engagement
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago
Hannah, thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review! Photographing your wedding weekend at Rumbling Bald and Lake Lure was such a joy. I loved how you and Schuyler embraced the creative portraits, from the boats to running across the beach! I’m so happy the first look with your dad became some of your favorite photos. Knowing you felt comfortable and that the photographs bring back both the big moments and the little ones means so much to me. Thank you both for your trust and for being so wonderful to work with!
Marissa SchulzeLocal Guide · 27 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nathan Rivers Chesky is an amazing Asheville photographer to work with! We did a collaboration with him at Durrant Farms, and he delivered the most beautiful photos, was creatively ingenious, and professional. Highly recommend him for your Asheville wedding, engagement, or elopement. Loved working with him!
Aksana Nepal3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Aksana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nathan did an absolutely incredible job, and I cannot stop obsessing over our pre-wedding and wedding photos. He captured every moment so beautifully, and his talent truly shows in every picture.
What impressed me the most was how he went above and beyond to understand our culture. We had a Nepali wedding with many unique traditions, and Nathan made the effort to learn about them so he could capture every special moment perfectly.
I truly couldn’t have imagined anyone else as our wedding photographer. If you’re planning a big event, you can absolutely trust Nathan to capture it in the most amazing way.
Nathan, we absolutely loved working with you. Thank you for making our memories so special!
Services: Wedding and engagement
Hanna Lyons3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Hanna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have no words! The photos you captured are absolutely beautiful! You perfectly captured every emotion, little moment, and all the joy of the day. Looking through all of these felt like reliving the day all over again! :)
We are so incredibly grateful for you, your talent, and the care you put into your work. It means more to us than we can say! Thank you for being a part of our day and for preserving it so beautifully.
We can't wait to start sharing these!!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Wedding and engagement
Mel EtheredgeLocal Guide · 27 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
If you've found Nathan, there is no reason to keep searching for a photographer - you've found the one!
Incredible work, incredible human, just incredible! I could spend all day explaining why he is the right choice for your photography needs but I don't have to since his passion and skill is so easily seen within his work. It was an absolute pleasure and dream having him there to capture our big day. 1000 out of 10!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Wedding and engagement
Jake Faulconer4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jake has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nathan is a master at what he does and it’s obvious the minute you look at his portfolio. We looked at 10 photographers for our event and knew instantly Nathan was going to be the photographer for our wedding. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and got many compliments from our guests. We look at our pictures every day and are thankful we chose him for the job. Highly recommended b
