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Nathan Rivers Chesky Photography and Film logoHow 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

Nathan Rivers Chesky Photography and Film

Asheville, NC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #12Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 160 videographers · 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other videographers (100 = best)Each 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.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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 is better than 100% of videographers.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 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 is better than 99% of videographers.A
99
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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 is better than 100% of videographers.A
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ValueValue · 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 is better than 100% of videographers.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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 is better than 100% of videographers.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies 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.Nathan Rivers Chesky Photography and Film is better than —% of videographers.–
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Customers hired Nathan Rivers Chesky Photography and Film for 2 kinds of job.

Nathan Rivers Chesky Photography and Film for wedding and engagement

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.11
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 90/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Wedding and engagement”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#9 / 48
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 11 Google reviews tagged “Wedding and engagement”

Felicity6 reviewsTotal 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 day ago★★★★★

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…

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Sydney4 reviewsTotal 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!

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Great priceWedding and engagement
Hannah7 reviewsTotal 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

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…

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Great priceWedding and engagement
Aksana3 reviewsTotal 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 reviewsTotal 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…

Reasonable priceWedding and engagement
MelLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

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…

Reasonable priceWedding and engagement
Abbey4 reviewsTotal 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

I cannot begin to recommend Nathan and his wedding services enough! Upon the first time of meeting Nathan, I knew he would be a fantastic wedding photographer but he truly blew my expectations out of the water. He was responsive and attentive to all of my asks/needs throughout the entire planning process. And day…

Great priceWedding and engagement
Misha2 reviewsTotal 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

A Photographer Who Feels Like Magic Choosing a photographer is intimate—they’re with you in your most vulnerable moments. We met Nathan during our engagement session at the Biltmore Estate, nervous and a little awkward. Within minutes, he had us laughing, breathing, and simply being ourselves. That’s his gift. So…

Reasonable priceWedding and engagement
Misha2 reviewsTotal 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

The Best Decision We Made for Our Wedding Choosing the right photographer is a big deal—truly one of the decisions that can make or break your entire experience. We met Nathan at the very beginning of our journey, during our engagement shoot at the Biltmore Estate. We were both nervous, awkward, and completely…

Wedding and engagement
UrvashiLocal Guide · 72 reviewsTotal 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Nathan was an absolute dream to work with for both our engagement shoot and our wedding day. From the moment he arrived, he brought such a calm, friendly energy that made Howard and me feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. He has an incredible eye for detail and captured the most beautiful, heartfelt…

Wedding and engagement
Daniela8 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Nathan is the kind of photographer and artist you want on your vendor team! Not only is he incredibly talented, with a natural eye for creative photo and video, but he also brings an approach that feels deeply human and grounding. His presence is fun and reassuring. He has a way of putting you at ease during what…

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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 67%Reasonable 33%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

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