Freas Photography

10/31/2025

There’s something about dances at a wedding that hits different.
The first one starts it all. The parent dances remind you where you came from. And that private last dance? It’s the quiet exhale before forever.

When I use off-camera flash during these moments, it adds depth and emotion that natural light alone can’t capture. The light isolates the connection with every glance, every tear, every hand squeeze, pulling your story out of the chaos and making those seconds feel cinematic.

10/29/2025

Happiest 4th Anniversary to Morgan and Lanier. It’s been a pleasure to know you both for the past 11 years!

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10/27/2025

Had the best time with Ansley + Andrew at Grove Park Inn’s Seely Pavilion. The perfect fall light was the chef kiss and the color palette completely matched the vibe of the day!

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10/25/2025

Last weekend we got to celebrate Maleana + Sean. Their wedding in Oct 2024 was postponed due to Hurricane Helene. The mountains of NC decided to show off an welcome them into this new chapter of their lives!

And as always, Sean thank you for your service!

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10/23/2025

Wedding Photography that allows you to stay present!

Documentary wedding photography that lets you stay present with your guests. Serving Asheville, Charleston, Greenville & destinations across the U.S.

10/23/2025

4 years ago we went to camp for Elizabethany and Justin’s wedding. The camp was one that was very personal to EB because she used to attend the same camp as a kid. She may have also had some issues on her 16th birthday too. 🤣

They took a national park campground and converted it in to one of the best weddings I’ve ever been to and it only cost them $1500 for the venue

Happy anniversary, EB and JB !

10/20/2025

Had the absolute greatest time with Emily + Mason this past weekend! Thanks for inviting me to hang out for the day!

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10/19/2025

Why Couples Choose Michael Freas Photography

After photographing 600+ weddings since 2016 across North Carolina, South Carolina, the Florida Keys, and destinations around the world, I wanted to put everything I’ve learned into one place.

This page breaks down exactly what makes my approach different — from documentary storytelling and low-light mastery to planning support, backup systems, and destination logistics.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work with a documentary-style photographer who keeps you present instead of posing, this is it.

👉 Read the full guide: https://michaelfreas.com/why-choose-us/

Documentary wedding photography rooted in photojournalism. 600+ couples report they "forgot the camera was there."

10/15/2025

Thanks to Fstoppers for featuring two of my photos in the recent feature on weddings in National Parks!

Link to full story in the comments!

10/15/2025

Happiest 3rd Anniversary to Leah + Matt and also Happiest 2nd Anniversary to Kaitlin + Zach.

Both were married at Pretty Place a year apart!

10/14/2025

Happiest 2nd Anniversary to Kaitlyn + Ryan.

From Jump Off Rock to bathroom selfies and Ryan stealing my camera this was a day to remember

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10/13/2025

You will always remember your first international destination wedding you capture. Sorrento with Thais + Caleb!

Thanks for taking me to Italy! Happy 6th Anniversary!

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