Appalachian Wedding Photography

I’m Emilie Gates, the woman behind the lens of Appalachian Wedding Photography — a storytelling wedding photographer based in Blue Ridge, Georgia, serving Western North Carolina and beyond.

I specialize in mountain weddings, adventurous elopements, and heartfelt courthouse ceremonies, capturing real love in real places — with honesty, emotion, and a touch of mountain magic.

I bring more than a camera — I bring presence, calm, and care.
I’m not just here to snap photos. I’m here to help your day flow, calm the nerves, adjust the veil, and honor your story with images that feel like you.

You won’t get stiff poses or cookie-cutter edits. You’ll get real, timeless, joy-filled photos that look like how your day felt.