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creative and fun!

Nathan (and Kayla) were the best wedding photographers we ever could have asked for! They remained attentive and professional, and their creativity and fun personalities won over everyone in attendance. Nathan also did a GREAT job of keeping the wedding party kids (flower girls & ring bearer) entertained and interested during the group photo process. Would absolutely recommend!


5000000 stars!

“I have never been more pleased with a service. What an amazing photographer but also a person! He made everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera and have a wonderful time. I can’t thank him enough for how amazing he helped our wedding day be. Definitely will have him capture the best memories again! 50000000 stars!! “
-April W.


Oh my word was Nathan great! He was nothing but kind, has SO much great advice and expertise, and made 2 relatively photo-awkward people feel good in front of the camera! He also was a huge help with the timeline of our wedding- when we should do th…

Oh my word was Nathan great! He was nothing but kind, has SO much great advice and expertise, and made 2 relatively photo-awkward people feel good in front of the camera! He also was a huge help with the timeline of our wedding- when we should do things and in what order- had awesome picture ideas, and helped us to organize and prioritize what pictures and moments we most wanted to capture. We only met him the actual day of the wedding, but exchanged about a hundred+ emails and phone calls before then and we were thrilled with his professionalism, happy demeanor, and calm guidance. He even went out of his way to come for our rehearsal dinner and take beautiful pictures there as well! Nathan is awesome to work with, his pictures are great, he is a wonderful/reliable/expert person to work with, and we received a ton of compliments on him and his organization/demeanor/picture taking at the wedding, before the pics even got to us (some even 48h later!). You will NOT regret this hire! Thanks for everything, Nathan! - Kelly

the unity candle ceremony Kelly's wedding at McGuire's Millrace Farm in Murphy, NC, September 9, 2017


from Morgan & Cole's engagement session at McGuire's Millrace Farm in Murphy, NC

from Morgan & Cole's engagement session at McGuire's Millrace Farm in Murphy, NC

I didn’t know anything about Nathan or his work when we picked him to do our wedding and engagement pictures, but he was most definitely the best choice!! He was so easy to work with and is so creative with his shots. You can tell he loves what he does. All of our pictures are gorgeous so far and I cannot wait to see the rest. If you are looking for a photographer of any sort he is definitely your guy!! Thank you, Nathan, for capturing moments that will last us a lifetime of memories. It was a complete joy working with you. ~Morgan C. (May 2017)


floating paper lanterns are amazing! Charlotte, NC

floating paper lanterns are amazing! Charlotte, NC

Fantastic! Great eye for the perfect shot, patient, kind, funny, helpful from the minute he arrives until he drives off into the sunset or sunrise , invisible, yet we've seen pictures so we know he was there , great with all ages, lots of great ideas... Definitely THE BEST! ~Rebecca B.


Rebecca watches the rain through the cabin door...

Rebecca watches the rain through the cabin door...

This guy... there's just no better way to put it. A-mazing. He took the time to get to know my wife and I before our wedding, got a feel for our personalities and preferences, braved a storm that news channels were labeling "historic" and "catastrophic", and in addition to being a kickass photographer, was also pretty much my bastion of calmness whenever I was stressed out due to the wedding day flood predictions. He pretty much made me feel like the rain wasn't a obstacle, but just a chance at some unique and awesome photos. And they were! He is extremely adaptable, professional, fun, and has a near superhuman ability to get the best behaviors out of family members who take pride in intentionally sabotaging photographs. He even makes their attempts at sabotage *work*, in spite of their best efforts. Get this dude to photo your wedding, you won't be disappointed. Trust me, I'm a random person on the internet. ~Drew L.


sunset engagement photo...

sunset engagement photo...

Nathan did our engagement photos as well as our wedding ones. We really couldn't be happier with the experience. He worked so hard for us and really captured the most amazing photos that we will cherish forever! cannot thank you enough Nathan!! : ) ~Caroline C.


We love his eye for photography so much that we have different pieces of his throughout our home and called him when we needed senior photos done! He is professional and will give you an incredible collection of photos like no other photographer I know! Just check out his work... it speaks for itself! ~Jessie M.


At the end of the evening, Josh holds the door for Annie as they head out. Kenmure at Flat Rock, NC

At the end of the evening, Josh holds the door for Annie as they head out. Kenmure at Flat Rock, NC

Nathan was absolutely amazing! He was so friendly and truly captured our special night with an artistic eye. I told him of my insecurities and he worked the camera in a way that I will treasure these pictures for a life time. Thank you Nathan for everything. It was truly an honor to meet you and watch you work your magic!! I would highly recommend Nathan to anyone and everyone!!! ~Annie D.


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Incredibly patient and professional! Very personable. Highly recommended! ~Sarah A.


Awesome experience, extremely professional, so glad I went with Nathan for my album photo shoot!!! ~Andrew C.


Nathan was the best pick I could have and did make for my wedding. He was always in contact the months weeks and days prior. His pictures are priceless, they leave me speechless!

I will forever be indebted to him for his amazing work on our amazing day.

We will be sure to use him for every moment we need captured! ~Valerie P.


I can't say enough good things about Nathan! His personality is fabulous; he's a good mix of funny and professional, and keeps things moving fast enough that no one got bored, complained or really even stopped laughing the whole time we were doing our portraits! The "hard parts" (family portraits and formals) went by in a blink, and his eye for detail made me feel absolutely secure in my choice of photographer. From the first time we spoke to now he has been easy to reach and answers my emails right away! Oh! And the photographs are AMAZING! He helped my husband Chris and I realize our ideas for our memories and had TONS of wonderful suggestions for our wedding day (not just our pictures)! Any couple would be blessed to have Nathan as their photographer... you cannot go wrong with this guy! ~Dr. Jenna P.


I'm so glad we found Nathan!! He took great pictures had wonderful hints, He stayed a long time took a ton of pictures, Everyone seems very happy with his work and he is very easy to work with. Wished we lived closer for some other pictures later. Thanks again Nathan you did a wonderful job. ~Tami K.


Working with Nathan was nothing short of amazing! From our first phone call I knew he was going to be the perfect photographer for our wedding and he went above my expectations. From the moment he arrived he was very helpful, from putting on my 17 month old sons clip on tie to giving picture slimming tips to moving furniture, I just can't say enough about him. Not only was he super helpful, he was also very comfortable and made all of our guests comfortable (I continue to hear from our guests how great our photographer was), I honestly felt like he was one of our friends that belonged at our wedding. As for the pictures, lets just say I wanted to buy them all, they turned out so great! Nathan did a wonderful job capturing a mix of candids as well as posed photographs and never seemed to get tired of me asking for just one more picture (that seemed to last all night). Overall, Nathan was incredible from start to finish, he has always been quick to respond to all of my questions and is pleasant and easy to work with. I highly recommend using him for any event, I know we are already looking for a time to have him shoot family pictures for us this summer!! ~Andrea K.


Nathan Baerreis was incredibly professional in every aspect. Punctual, kind, forthcoming, understanding, obviously well-trained at his craft. I particularly liked how he treated the bridal party and family during more "staged" photos, which could have been a chaotic time... confident and efficient without being bossy or overbearing. And the photos that I have seen this far of the event are beautiful - a true visual documentary of my wedding. I would recommend Nathan wholeheartedly for any photographic work. ~Matthew B.


Really enjoyed working with Nathan. Nathan was able to direct us in how to stand, etc, but he made us feel really comfortable, and the shots all looked so natural. Nothing looked posed. Additionally, we really appreciated that Nathan returned phone calls and emails so promptly, and that he was so reliable. The last thing someone wants to worry about on their wedding day is whether the photographer will show up! ~Petar L.


Nathan was so awesome to work with! He photographed an engagement session as well as our wedding day, and we have received tons of compliments on the photos! Nathan really captures the mood of the day in his photos, and he is definitely not an "in your face" photographer. His photos are all very natural and do not have a posed feeling. He will, however, direct you on how to place an arm, hand, etc so that the photo comes out well, and you will not look awkward! We can't wait to use Nathan down the road for other life events. I would absolutely recommend him to others! ~Andrea G.


Oh My Goodness! Nathan's pics of my son from 9 days old till now at 14 months are so in the moment, so real, so authentic.....I am in love with the way he finds the best angle of emotion of him. Oh, and I look good in the pics too! So, way to go, Nathan! ~Rachel S.


Nathan is an absolute doll and one of the most amazing photographers I've ever known. We had our wedding in an old movie theatre. I had resigned myself to having OKAY pictures - I mean, it's an old dark theatre, so the lighting isn't ideal, and unless I wanted to hire a magician, I would have to settle for mediocre shots of the ceremony. To my delight, the ceremony pictures came out crystal clear and gorgeous. You would think you were looking at at a flipping magazine photo spread! How the heck did he do that? Maybe he IS a magician. Nathan is extremely efficient, which is of utmost importance on your wedding day. Time goes by so, so quickly, and you need to cherish every single moment as much as you possibly can. Thanks to Nathan's utter professionalism and ability to get wonderful shots quickly and perfectly, I was able to do just that. I'm sitting here three days after my wedding with a huge smile on my face. It could not have been more perfect, and Nathan was a huge part of that. I've already gotten a sneak peek at some of the pictures and they are AMAZING. There's a great assortment of posed shots and candids and portraits. Matt and I are so lucky Nathan was there to chronicle the memories of our beautiful day. Nathan did an awesome job with stealthily taking pictures on the sly. I didn't even realize he was snapping away 90% of the time! Maybe in addition to being a magician, he's a ninja. He continually helped calm my sometimes frazzled nerves with the right words. Maybe he's a therapist as well. Magician, ninja, therapist. Any future bride and groom would be lucky to have this triple threat on their team. If you're reading this, Nathan, thank you so much for being on ours. ~Lindsay D.


Loved Having Nathan Be our photographer at our wedding! Everything went very smoothly and I loved Working With Him. Loved His Ideas for the Photos and I can't wait to see all of them! ~Beth R.


My husband and I are so fortunate to have had Nathan as our wedding photographer. He has been very professional and personable throughout the whole experience, he really made it so much fun! Our engagement pictures turned out better than I could ever expect, we are so happy with all of them! He knows his stuff like what works and what doesn't. We cannot wait to see how our wedding pictures turned out! ~Allison F.