Wedding photographer · Asheville, NC · reviewed since 2023
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.
#13 of 160 videographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 92%
5.0★★★★★70 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.
Google reviewers rate White Lion Wedding Photography five stars based on seventy reviews, with the owner responding to seventy percent of feedback. Clients frequently highlight the photographer's ability to make subjects feel comfortable, resulting in natural, candid images that capture the event's emotion. Recurring themes include professional communication, punctuality, creative location suggestions, and quick turnaround times for delivered photos. Several clients noted the team's flexibility in accommodating schedule changes or venue shifts, while one mentioned competitive pricing relative to the quality provided.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 70 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 70 Google reviews (68 with written comments, 13 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 70% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 3, 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 value; 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.White Lion Wedding Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
100
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.White Lion Wedding Photography: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
99
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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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.White Lion Wedding Photography: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.White Lion 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
70 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars70100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 68 written reviews
98%praise
Praise9398%
Complaints22%
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 price1267%
Reasonable528%
Overpriced00%
Not sure16%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend3638%
Staff & attitude2728%
Quality & results1516%
Honesty & trust77%
Speed & response44%
Communication44%
Price & value22%
What customers talk about
We read 68 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“If you’re looking for a photographer who can truly capture the heart and soul of your wedding—not just take beautiful pictures—we highly recommend Brennan!”
“I can't recommend him more highly.”
“We are incredibly grateful for Brennan’s talent, professionalism, and eye for those unforgettable moments.”
“He captured our wedding day beautifully and delivered photos that exceeded our expectations.”
“We’re so thankful for the memories he captured and highly recommend him to anyone seeking a talented, genuine photographer!”
“…friends, and Brennan showed up with this calm, grounded energy that immediately settled my nerves.…”
“He listened to all my wild ideas for pictures and made them come to life!”
“Professional, talented, and very reasonably priced.”
People customers mention
Brennan20 reviews
Emily3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired White Lion Wedding Photography for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
amy4 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★★★★★
Brennan is truly gifted at what he does! I genuinely can't recommend him enough. He has a presence that instantly makes you feel comfortable and at ease, and you can tell he truly cares about his work and his clients. It shows in every interaction. 10/10 recommend!
Great price
Ryley11 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 months ago★★★★★
We hired Brennan to be our wedding photographer and he couldn't have been more professional and extraordinary. He is extremely talented and a total vibe. He worked closely with us to create the exact outcome we had imagined. Highly recommend to anyone in the Asheville area.
Paige1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Brennan was fantastic to work with on our wedding day! He matched our fun and laid back vibe perfectly and he captured several candid moments that really emulated the feeling of the day. Would highly recommend him for your photography needs!
Great priceBridal photographyRural wedding photography
Joshua7 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
We absolutely loved working with Brennan! He captured our wedding day beautifully and delivered photos that exceeded our expectations. Professional, talented, and great to work with! I highly recommend him!
Becca1 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Brennan is such a personable, easy going dude that I feel like I can really easily be my expressive self around which is such an important quality for a photographer. Even in moments that felt low key embarrassing, it just made me laugh. His photos are all so playful and vibey and I feel like they really tell the…
Kath3 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Brennan is incredibly creative, detailed and a perfectionist! He went above and beyond to make everything perfect! The pictures are unique And beautiful! His prices are incredible. He needs to charge more because he's that talented.
Great priceWedding and engagementCouples photography
We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer! From the very beginning, Brennan made us feel completely comfortable, and throughout the entire day, he had an incredible ability to capture not just the big moments, but the true essence and emotion of our wedding.
His candid photography style is absolutely fantastic. So many of our favorite photos are the natural, unplanned moments—the laughter, the happy tears, the little interactions, and all the emotions in between. He somehow managed to be everywhere without ever making us feel like we were constantly posing for the camera.
Looking through our photos, we feel like we’re reliving the entire day exactly as it happened. Brennan captured the atmosphere, the energy, the emotions, and all the little details that we might otherwise have forgotten. Every photo feels authentic and tells part of our story.
We are incredibly grateful for Brennan’s talent, professionalism, and eye for those unforgettable moments. If you’re looking for a photographer who can truly capture the heart and soul of your wedding—not just take beautiful pictures—we highly recommend Brennan!
Brennan is truly gifted at what he does! I genuinely can't recommend him enough. He has a presence that instantly makes you feel comfortable and at ease, and you can tell he truly cares about his work and his clients. It shows in every interaction. 10/10 recommend!
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thanks so much Amy! It’s been such a pleasure working with you, can’t wait to do it again soon 😊.
Ryley Brown11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ryley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We hired Brennan to be our wedding photographer and he couldn't have been more professional and extraordinary. He is extremely talented and a total vibe. He worked closely with us to create the exact outcome we had imagined. Highly recommend to anyone in the Asheville area.
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thanks bro!! Ya'll were so magnetic and warm to be around, thanks so much for welcoming me into your big day. You guys made me feel like part of the family. It's been a blast getting to know you both and I hope to see ya'll out for a beer soon!
Paige Brazee1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Paige has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brennan was fantastic to work with on our wedding day! He matched our fun and laid back vibe perfectly and he captured several candid moments that really emulated the feeling of the day. Would highly recommend him for your photography needs!
We absolutely loved working with Brennan! He captured our wedding day beautifully and delivered photos that exceeded our expectations. Professional, talented, and great to work with! I highly recommend him!
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you guys so much for saying such kind things! I had an amazing time working with you both, you are such a sweet and amazing couple, I wish you both the very best :)
Becca Ploener1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Becca has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brennan is such a personable, easy going dude that I feel like I can really easily be my expressive self around which is such an important quality for a photographer. Even in moments that felt low key embarrassing, it just made me laugh. His photos are all so playful and vibey and I feel like they really tell the story of the event. Highly highly recommend!
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Aw thank you Beccaaa, that means so much coming from someone as excellent and talented as yourself. Thanks so much for your kind words and best of luck with your exciting endeavors!
Kath SD3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kath has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brennan is incredibly creative, detailed and a perfectionist! He went above and beyond to make everything perfect! The pictures are unique And beautiful! His prices are incredible. He needs to charge more because he's that talented.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Wedding and engagement, Couples photography
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Wow, thank you so much for saying all of that, I can't tell you how much it means to hear you say that <3. So glad you enojyed everything!
T Andrea4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews T has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brennan was wonderful to work with. He’s work develops into walking shots that come to life. I especially loved the way he played with angles and shadows that created the most enchanting bokeh. We will cherish these photographs eternally
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Elopement photography
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Aw thank you for saying that, I love how specifically you described everything! I absolutely loved working with you both, what a gorgeous and sweet couple of people you are. You're very lucky to have each other. I hope you're having a magical summer together, and I hope to hear from you soon!
Will Aftring5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Will has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brennan and team were the absolute best! They got amazing photos. They had EXCELLENT ideas for different photo locations.
I wholeheartedly recommend them for anything and everything!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Wedding and engagement, Elopement photography
