"From the moment we spoke with Jacqueline on the phone, to our first meeting with her at the local coffee shop she put us at ease with her calm and confident demeanor. Planning a wedding long distance can be very stressful, but she quickly understood our vision for the day and she helped us understand that she would be capturing the non-scripted moments that are truly the most precious. She showed up early on our wedding day and had no fear of the rain or mud the unexpected weather had brought. Jacqueline was instantly at ease with our guests and we immediately received compliments about her easy connection with everyone at the wedding. Just as she said, she captured the most important moments of the wedding and dinner without us even noticing her presence. She stayed until all the pictures were taken and we were confident that she captured our vision of the wedding. Within a few short weeks we had all the pictures and could not be happier. Her artistic approach left us with incredible memories! Not only was she amazing to work with, we felt like we found a friend. We would recommend Jacqueline to anyone and we are forever thankful to her for capturing the most important day of our lives!"
-Aubrey & Brendan
“How do I write a perfect review for such a perfect individual like Jacqueline? From the moment we saw her stunning portfolio we knew she would be a great match for our wedding. She proved to be so much more than great. Jacqueline took her time with every little detail. She placed items with such an artistic charm and show cased the intimacy of every piece. When I finally met her in person before our first look—without her even realizing—she took away so many of my nerves of the day. It was a cloudy/rainy day and she reminded me that it’s some of the most Grade A lighting! And let me also just say, having someone you can easily vibe with and share the same thoughts of great photo locations just makes those picture moments much more magical. We clicked on so many moments and I’ve already told my husband that I want to hire her for every future big life event we want documented. She’s just that special. So if you’re looking for a photographer that captures the intimacy, the artistry, and just every beautiful moment of your day, Jacqueline is beyond one of the best you can hire. Thank you for capturing some of the happiest moments of our life so far.”
-Tiffany & Joshua
“Jacqueline was my wife’s and my wedding photographer, and we can’t say enough amazing things about her! Our photos turned out better than we could have imagined! We trusted her completely, and her creativity shines through in all our pictures! Also, her calm demeanor and kind personality eased our stress during our big day. She even helped us with little things throughout the day that were completely unrelated to her job! We are so grateful to Jacqueline, the best photographer in the Asheville area!!”
-Lydia Gabbard
“Thank you so very much Jacqueline for documenting our special day! You were amazing and your photos were stunning! We couldn’t have found anyone more perfect to capture all our sweet moments! Thank you again so much! You’re awesome!”
-Aubrey & Matt
“Jacqueline is truly an artist. Her photography speaks for itself. It was such an honor to be the subjects of her art for our wedding. She captured our most treasured memories in the most beautiful way. She legitimately made us feel like we belonged on the cover of a wedding magazine! Her artistic style and her photography skills are in a class of their own. My friends and family have not stopped gushing over how beautiful our pictures are.
She is extremely flexible, easy going, and so easy to communicate with. She is also your best hype girl! By the end of your wedding you’ll feel like you’ve gained a friend.
Even though we are states away, Jacqueline has become our forever photographer and we will always seek her out first to document the next phases of our life together. Because she’s just that good! Forever grateful for the memories she’s given us.”
-Chrissy & Joe
“Jacqueline was absolutely amazing! I saw the wedding photographs she took of a friend’s wedding and I was completely enthralled! I called her and she was so responsive!!! I felt so comfortable from the very first interaction and it felt like talking to a friend. Her talent and artistry is perfection!!! She has an eye like no other. She came all the way to Ocracoke Island, NC from Asheville (about a 7-8 hour drive), then got on the ferry and traveled 2 hrs more and all of this amidst the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. I will forever be thankful of her coming to the island and capturing honestly the best day/night of my life. The photos are dreamy, romantic, intimate, fun with a slight moody vibe that I absolutely adore. I wish I could give her 100 stars. She and her second shooter Drew, he was incredible, and very professional as well, made our special night even more special! They were both easy going, fun and they made us laugh! I will forever cherish those photos. If you want the most epic photos of your wedding, hire Jacqueline!!!!!”
-Camille Muniz
“This was by far the easiest decision of our wedding. From the start, Jacqueline was the most responsive and intentional vendor we had. If you have seen her work, you will see she is an artist who embraces real moments and captures them to be felt for years to come. She did not fall short of her craft at our wedding. She made us feel so comfortable to be ourselves and we felt she truly captured who we are through photography. Our wedding party was large, and she was extremely accommodating and efficient in her timing and her ability to ensure we got the shots that were important to us. She didn’t miss a moment! We are so grateful to have our memories represented by Jaquelines work!”
-Jordan & Michael
“As a full-time musician, I frequently need new, high quality and evocative images for promotion or to launch new music. I’ve worked with many of the talented photographers in the Asheville area over the last 15 years, but the deeply fulfilling experience of working with Jackie and the remarkably stunning photos she’s captured in every one of our numerous shoots together has stopped me in my tracks and left me only wanting to work with her. Not only is she impeccably professional, easy, warm, efficient, unbelievably creative and accommodating; she is a deeply talented artist with an eye for nuance and magic- the perfect millisecond of light shafting through the trees or the real smile you make when you don’t know you’re smiling. Each time she sends me an image, I think the same thing: through her photos, she is somehow able to let me see myself the way that the world sees me instead of through my own harsh and critical lens. She captures me in the world in a way that I am able to witness my own unique beauty, strength, magic and belonging. What a precious gift.”
-Jane Kramer, Musician
“I cannot recommend Jacqueline The Wayward Wanderess enough! She is absolutely incredible to work with. Her down to earth personality takes all the pressure off of photoshoots that can otherwise feel overwhelming or stressful. She helps you relax and takes photos that not only look professional and amazing, but also natural and in the moment! I feel like one of her greatest assets she offers is her innate ability to capture creative, unique, and artist shots! She’s not your average photographer and it shows! I have hired her for over 5 different projects now and I am continually blown away by her talent!”
-Byrdie Kent, French Broad Real Estate Company
“Where to start?? I've worked with Jackie in some kind of capacity on and off for over a decade. It has been an honor to watch her evolve, and become the powerhouse she is today. She has a beautiful eye, an ability to create an image that is magical when you saw only a ho-hum field. She can capture the moment in between the blurring movement of life, kids, dogs - and that's a hard feat! Every time I work with her I am at ease. The photos are beautiful, the experience was smooth and easy & she is able to get that little something extra that all great artists aspire to - something of the special spirit of her subject - that's a rare art.”
-Sarahbeth, Unabashed Apparel
“Thank you for taking such beautiful wedding pictures! My daughters pictures showed the attention to detail you possessed behind the camera. You blended right in during the reception and captured more priceless moments that we will have to cherish in the future. You truly documented the moment."
-Mary North
“Cannot recommend, thank, or love this girl enough! Jacqueline is not only so talented but also the kindest and most fun photographer there is! She made my engagement photos and wedding day so much better with her presence. Her eye for a beautiful photo is incredible. I have so many beautiful memories thanks to her!
Will absolutely be my lifelong photographer and friend (can’t wait for maternity shoot!) !
Easy to communicate with and extremely reasonable cost for something absolutely priceless in return !!
-Madeline & Adam
“Jacqueline is amazing! We absolutely loved having her as our wedding photographer. She was so sweet and professional and really helped us make the day special! The photos themselves are incredible. They're ethereal and dreamy with just a touch of moodiness. They are perfect. We adore them!”
-Kallista Kamberos
“We cannot recommend Jacqueline enough!!! Deciding to work with her was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process and we would definitely choose her again. Her presence and direction during our engagement shoot, ceremony and reception made us feel both relaxed and confident, and we were so thrilled with how the photos turned out. Jacqueline was really able to capture our love within the natural beauty of North Carolina, we have been filled with joy looking at the photos over the past months and reminiscing.”
-David Raudales