Freas Photography

Name: Freas Photography
Address: 45 S French Broad Avenue Suite 170, Asheville, NC, 28801, US
Telephone: (828)4842827
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Michael Freas | Documentary Wedding Photographer

Based in Asheville, serving NC, SC, FL & beyond. Real moments. Candid photos.

Zero posing pressure.

📸 michaelfreas.com Michael Freas Photography preserves the genuine spirit of your wedding day with artistry and authenticity. Based in Asheville, NC, Michael captures candid, story-driven moments for couples throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. Offering a relaxed and collaborative experience, Michael blends photojournalistic style with an unobtrusive approach, allowing you to fully embrace your celebration while he focuses on capturing the real, unscripted moments. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to sun-kissed shores, Michael Freas crafts timeless images that reflect your unique love story.

10/30/2026

Charleston SC weddings are always fun, and even more so when there is a tropical storm looming. Allie and Daniel congrats! You put together a great weekend, rolled with the weather and always had a smile on your faces! And wigs! Wigs at a wedding are never a bad idea!

Planning + Florals: Everything After the Ring
HMUA:lashesandlace + Anne Lauren 💋
Photographer:
Videographer: TWO FLY GUYS MEDIA
Reception Venue: The Carolina Girl Yacht
Catering: Cru Catering
Ceremony Music: Palmetto Strings
Live Painter: Anna Wong, Live Painter and Studio Arts
Transportation: Coastal Limo

10/29/2026

A couple of weeks ago I spent the afternoon with Stephanie and Allen.

First, they said their vows in the middle of a stream here in Western North Carolina, then we went up to the parkway to chase sunset.

Officiant: Phillip with Love & Wisdom Inc.

10/26/2026

10.24.26
Pure wedding day energy! These two had an amazing day AND sunset!

Congrats Camryn + Nate!

Asheville Wedding Team
Planning: Asheville Wedding Planners
Photo: Asheville Wedding Photographer
Video: ASHEVILLE WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER
Florals: Beth Hohensee AIFD
Music: Royal Suits
HMUA: Cotton Rouge and Company
Venue: Grove Park Inn

10/24/2026

Happiest First Anniversary to Ansley and Andrew! They were married last fall in Asheville NC at Grove Park Inn.

Venue: The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
Planning: Mary Bell Events
Photo: Asheville Wedding Photographer
Video: Be Creative Films | Wedding Videographer
HMUA: Asheville Hair & Makeup
Florals: BobbyMark’s Designs
Band: Diamond River Band + ECE | EastCoast Entertainment

10/20/2026

A couple weekends ago Janis and Aaron flew up (and I mean they did I the flying) to Mountain Air in Burnsville NC for a unique destination wedding. Being pilots the runway ceremony was fitting for both of them. Throw in a sunrise 5k first thing on wedding day, add in some fog, and you get a very meaningful day that was exactly what the two of them wanted.

Bonus I got to hang with Frond + Feather Events | Florida Keys Wedding Planner in NC as well! Shoutout to Michael Gue for stepping in to help me out with photos too!!

Planning: Frond + Feather Events | Florida Keys Wedding Planner
Photo: Asheville Wedding Photographer
Venue: Mountain Air
Florals: Rabbit Crest Farms
HMUA: Amy Castro HMUA
Band: Emerald Empire Band

10/19/2026

From sunrise at Pretty Place Chapel to sunset on Black Balsam K**b.

Mallory and Matt didn't want their elopement to be just a quick ceremony and a handful of photos. They wanted to spend the day in the mountains, making memories and experiencing the places they love.

We started before sunrise at Pretty Place Chapel in South Carolina, where they exchanged vows overlooking the mountains. Later, we headed into Pisgah National Forest near Asheville, exploring the forest and finishing the day with sunset portraits at Black Balsam K**b.

What made this day special wasn't just the scenery. It was the trust they placed in me to help bring it all together, from choosing their wedding date to planning around the light and locations.

Afterward, Mallory shared something that meant a lot to me:

“Looking back, giving Michael full creative control was one of the best choices we made.”

This is why I love photographing intimate mountain weddings. There's room to make the day personal, spend time together, and come away with photographs that reflect what it actually felt like.

I put together a blog featuring their wedding story and photos from both locations. Full story in comments

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10/19/2026

A moment of thankfulness for the food created at the welcome party for Vanessa + Michael

Planner: Wedding Planner in Hawaii & Pacific Northwest | Kelsi Johnson
Bar: Sandbar Cocktail Co., a mobile bar • Big Island, Hawaii, PNW
Photographer: Asheville Wedding Photographer,
Videography: Hawaii Elopement Wedding Photographer & Videographer
Venue, Welcome Day: Kona Beach Estate Luxury Vacation Rental
Catering:
Welcome Dinner Band: Fuego Music Hawaii

10/18/2026

Happiest 1st Anniversary to Emily and Mason. Also a big congrats to Mason who just earned his MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill!

Venue: Longleaf Vineyard | Asheville Wedding Venue
Planning: Carolina Love Events
Photo: Asheville Wedding Photographer
HMUA: Asheville Wedding Makeup
Catering: Catering by Corey
Florist: Carolina Flowers
Dessert:
Band: Emerald Empire Band
Transport: thetrolleycompany

10/15/2026

Happiest Anniversary to Leah and Matt! Absolutely stunning of a morning at Pretty Place 4 years ago!

10/09/2026

Had a great time with Olivia + Nick last weekend for my first time at the Epic Chophouse in Banner Elk. Olivia curated a menu of amazing food for everyone, and this day was moment heavy!

Photography: Asheville Wedding Photographer
Venue: Epic Chophouse
Florals: Mountain Visions Florist
Music: Uptown Dueling Pianos

Address

45 S French Broad Avenue Suite 170
Asheville, NC
28801

Telephone

(828)4842827

Website

https://michaelfreas.com/

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