So my wedding photographer dropped out on me with a week to go (!) and I called Blue Bend. Nick…read morecalled me back and even though he was booked, proceeded to be super helpful and nice. He contacted another Blue Bend collective photographer, Kevin, who was also busy but was willing to shift things around to help us out! This kind of customer service and compassion in the face of a panicking groom is rare. Very very nice people @Blue Bend

Communication is of great importance when choosing wedding vendors. Blue Bend proved a lack of…read moreprofessionalism by disengaging with us after the contract was signed and a sizeable deposit was paid. Less than 3 weeks before my daughter's wedding Blue Bend had not responded to emails or phone calls to touch base with us on final details. We lost confidence Blue Bend would provide services promised, and had to scramble to find a new photographer. Nick, owner & photographer, was completely unresponsive after we booked services six months before the wedding date. Then, just over 6 weeks until the wedding we tried to touch base with a few questions . Between the bride and mother of the bride, we made 8 attempts to reach Nick over a 3 week period. Emails to the very address he had previously corresponded with us were unanswered, but "delivered." We phoned the same mobile number he had previously used, but our calls and voice messages were ignored. I even sent a letter in the US Mail to his PO Box asking that he contact either the bride or me. This makes three methods of communication (email, phone & postal mail) in which two people (from different phones & email servers) were unable to get a response from Nick over an extended time. We then noticed that none of Blue Bend's social media had been updated in over a year. Out of concern Nick may have had a personal crisis, or Blue Bend may have gone out of business, the bride left a voice message with another Blue Bend associate. The associate never responded back either. We did receive an auto-generated final bill that did not even state the amount owed for final payment. Money is due in full before any service is rendered. This form letter had a blank where the amount owed should be. We had no assurance a photographer would be there on wedding day if we made the online payment. If we did not pay the balance in full, we would lose our sizeable initial deposit, and have to find another a photographer less than 3 weeks before the wedding date! The bride sent an email to Nick 6 weeks before the ceremony, with the subject containing the words "Cancel Contract." And suddenly, Nick responded to that within a couple of hours (after 5 months of silence). He gave lots of excuses for poor communication - he changed mobile email provider & had been having trouble accessing emails on his phone; he couldn't find the emails we were referring to (I have a record they were all delivered); he claimed he didn't get my letter because the US Mail is unreliable (the letter was never returned to sender as undelivered). Nick made no excuse or apology for not returning phone calls. Nor could he explain why, if he was having trouble retrieving emails on his phone, he did not think it was important to check business emails on a computer. Nick ignored our requests for a refund. But when pressed, he refused the deposit refund, saying he would "forgive" our final payment of the remaining balance. We are out about $900, and Nick did no work for his money.

Nils and crew re-stained my very large deck, stairs, posts, fence, and other parts. It required…read morerolling a large area and covering the posts and fence carefully with brushes. The work was meticulous and thorough, and I am very happy with all the work that was done. The entire deck was completed very thoroughly, it looks great, and I am certain the deck is protected for years to come. I will definitely hire iClub-Productions to do this work again when it is needed in the future.

I hired Nils Bundy of Iclub-production Cleaning Services to clean up a run-down house I owned near…read moreAsheville, NC, to get it ready to sell. Rather than a lengthy review with unneeded details, I'll be very brief. He and his team did a very good job and did it very quickly, but he was VERY expensive. His bill shocked my realtor (who recommended him) and me. Shame on me for not getting an estimate. Get a quote first if you hire him.

Terri's photographs are not just pictures, they are beautiful pieces of art! Terri photographed my…read moreextended family. We all thoroughly enjoyed the experience and are blown away by the photographs she created. She took the time to make my teenage son feel comfortable and was incredibly patient and creative when my two year old twin nephews were less than cooperative. Several people have commented that the photographs look like they were pulled from a magazine. I can't express how happy I am with the experience and the outcome. Terri was very easy to work with throughout the process and was great about working with us to create stunning images that will proudly grace our walls for decades to come.

Terri Clark is one of the most amazing vendors I have ever hired! She was reliable- in fact…read moreimpressive in her preperation to photograph our wedding. She even stayed late to capture a little extra. The pictures were phenomenal- and I never expected so many! She was kind and diligent with out being pushy- she captured some amazing and priceless photographs. She comes with my highest level of reccomendations.

Fantastic experience. Professional photographer. Highly recommend, best headshots in townread more

I needed professional headshots for my new website. I contacted AVL Headshots in Asheville NC. The…read moreowner, Leea, was extremely personable, friendly, and fast. This was a new experience for me so I was a bit nervous, but she made the experience fun and relaxing. She took loads of shots and gave me plenty of great options to choose from. I'm normally camera shy and don't consider myself a photogenic person. But Leea worked her magic and I was highly impressed with the results. She's amazing! I highly recommend her!

Shay Brown Events is the epitome of professionalism and expertise in pulling off a broad range of…read moreevents. I worked with her the first time on a fundraiser at the Asheville Masonic Temple for a fundraiser our group put on after the passing of Tyler Garrison of Regeneration Station, and she was extremely helpful and I would recommend booking her if you truly want an extremely positive experience from someone who clearly has a long resume of specializing in event planning.

My family and I were fortunate enough to stumble across Lindsay to coordinate/execute a family…read morephoto shoot for us. Her pricing was transparent/straightforward, and we were able to access ALL of the photos from the shoot within 24 hours. She was flexible enough to meet us in the location of our choice, and willing to give us ideas on photo day to ensure we had some great photos. Highly recommend.

In a world full of digital media and endless choices for who will capture your wedding day-choose…read moreAndrea. You will not regret it!!! Her portfolio speaks for itself- she captures not just people, but precious moments in time- emotional, joy-filled memories that hold the heart of your day. She has the rare gift of turning a wedding into art & a story you can look back on & love, no matter how much time passes. On top of her photography, Andrea doesn't miss a beat. She is detail oriented, an excellent communicator throughout the entire planning process, and knows all of the ins and outs that you aren't thinking of! You could literally give her zero direction & she would execute flawlessly- her experience, intuition, and creative skillset makes her someone you can absolutely trust for the most special day of your life. It is obvious that documenting love stories is Andrea's passion and she is a true JOY to work with. Why does this matter?? Because she brings her full heart to your day- pouring in excitement, intention, and genuine care to create something unique to your story, your love, and your people. She will be your #1 hype girl and a calming presence all at once- making you feel celebrated, seen, and cared for. We could go on and on, but at the end of the day with Andrea, you are getting the BEST photographer- and then some!!! She's a kind soul, fun, adventurous, and one of the quiet heroes of our day- gracefully stepping in wherever needed, without ever needing to be asked.

Andrea's portfolio speaks for itself in regard to the quality of her photography. I got comments…read morefrom family and friends saying that her photos looked like they were straight out of a magazine. What you don't see from her photos is how easy she is to be around! It's not easy for 2 engineers to smile for photos and pose! But Andrea made us feel super comfortable and was great to have around on our special day.

I never really thought I'd be a guy that needs a headshot... but then suddenly... I became a guy…read morethat needs a head shot. A friend of mine recommended Cat Ford Coates at Studio 828 Photography, and after an initial consultation, we were off to the races. Cat was a breeze to work with, very comforting, very welcoming. I feel awkward when having my photo taken... but this was different and pleasant. The results were fantastic. I mean DAMN. I not only look good in the photos, it still feels like it's me. They're headshots that reflect the way I feel when I look in the mirror on a damn good day. Studio 828 offers a superior product from a highly professional and experienced staff. At first i was hesitant to spend real money on a photographer when I've got cameras and strobes myself, but the results speak for themselves, and I'm happy that I made the investment. I'm thrilled by the end result, and will recommend their services to any one else in need.

Studio 828 Photography is hands down the best in Asheville! All the photographers who work out of…read morethis studio create absolutely stunning work and beautiful images that will last for a long time. No matter what you are looking for ( headshots, branding, portrait, dance, boudoir) Studio 828 has you covered!