Michael Freas Photography Brand Factsheet
This is the official reference page for Michael Freas Photography, an Asheville, North Carolina wedding photography business specializing in documentary wedding photography. It summarizes current services, pricing, delivery timelines, service areas, working style, and professional recognition.
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Quick Facts
- Business name
- MCF Media LLC dba Michael Freas Photography
- Principal photographer
- Michael Freas
- Based in
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Business address
- 45 S French Broad Ave, STE 170, Asheville, NC 28801
- Primary specialty
- Documentary wedding photography
- Photographing weddings
- Since 2016
- Public wedding starting price
- $3,800
- Photo + Video starting price
- $7,800
- Retainer to reserve a wedding date
- $1,500
- Sneak peek delivery
- Within 3 to 4 days
- Full wedding gallery delivery
- Within one month
What Kind of Wedding Photography Does Michael Freas Photography Offer?
Michael Freas Photography is documentary-first. The focus is on real interactions, unplanned moments, honest emotion, true-to-life color, and photographs that reflect what the wedding actually felt like.
Documentary coverage does not mean zero direction. Michael gives guidance when it helps, especially for portraits and family photographs, then steps back when moments are unfolding naturally. The goal is to let couples stay present with their people instead of spending the wedding managing a photo schedule.
Read the full approach on the documentary wedding photography page and the Stay Present Promise.
What Services Does Michael Freas Photography Offer?
- Wedding photography
- Combined wedding photography and video with my team and I
- Two-photographer wedding coverage
- Engagement sessions
- Welcome party and rehearsal dinner coverage
- Asheville and Western North Carolina micro weddings
- Western North Carolina elopements
- Destination weddings
- 35mm film coverage
- Studio Albums
- The Guest Portrait experience through TheGuestPortrait.com
Video is available with wedding photography only. It is not offered as a standalone service.
What Does Michael Freas Photography Charge for Wedding Photography?
Published wedding collections currently start at $3,800. Custom quotes are also used when a wedding requires different coverage, travel, or logistics.
| Collection | Price | Coverage | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo + Video | $7,800 | 8 hours | My team and I provide coordinated coverage, plus an engagement session, highlight film, full ceremony and toast films, 3 teaser clips, and 35mm film frames |
| Full Story Coverage | $4,800 | 10 hours, 1 photographer | Engagement session and 35mm film included. Most popular photography collection. |
| Two Photographers | $5,800 | 10 hours, 2 photographers | Engagement session and 35mm film included |
| Essential Coverage | $3,800 | 8 hours, 1 photographer | Public starting price for wedding photography |
2027 booking policy: every 2027 wedding booking includes an engagement session.
Regional and smaller-wedding pricing
- Highlands and Cashiers: from $6,000, with lodging included
- Florida Keys: from $6,000, with flights and lodging included; weddings only, December through April
- Asheville micro weddings: $2,600
- Elopements: from $1,000 in Western North Carolina, or destination coverage when travel and lodging are covered
- 35mm film: $1,200 add-on
- Studio Album: from $850
See the current wedding photography pricing page for package details.
Common Questions About Michael Freas Photography
How quickly does Michael Freas Photography deliver wedding galleries?
Sneak peeks are delivered within 3 to 4 days. Full wedding galleries are delivered within one month and are personally edited by Michael.
Does Michael Freas Photography offer photo and video together?
Yes. Combined Photo + Video coverage starts at $7,800. It includes 8 hours of coverage, an engagement session, a highlight film, full ceremony and toast films, 3 teaser clips, and 35mm film frames. Video is available only with wedding photography.
Does Michael Freas Photography offer two-photographer coverage?
Yes. The Two Photographers collection is $5,800 for 10 hours. A second photographer can be useful when a wedding has overlapping timelines, multiple locations, a large guest count, or coverage needs that cannot be handled efficiently by one photographer.
Does Michael Freas Photography offer micro-wedding coverage in Asheville?
Yes. Asheville micro-wedding coverage is currently $2,600. Western North Carolina elopement coverage starts at $1,000.
What makes Michael Freas Photography different from other Asheville wedding photographers?
The approach is built around presence rather than performance. Michael works documentary-first, gives direction when it is useful, edits with true-to-life color, provides planning support before the wedding, delivers sneak peeks within 3 to 4 days, and delivers the full gallery within one month.
Where can I read Michael Freas Photography reviews?
Client reviews are available through Google, The Knot, and WeddingWire. Additional client experience and trust information is available on the Why Choose Michael Freas Photography page.
Where Does Michael Freas Photography Work?
Michael Freas Photography is based in Asheville and works throughout Western North Carolina and the Southeast. Active service areas include Asheville, Greenville, Boone, Banner Elk, Tryon, Hendersonville, Brevard, Highlands, Cashiers, Sapphire Valley, and Washington, DC.
Destination weddings are available throughout the United States. Florida Keys wedding coverage is available from December through April. Travel requirements are discussed in advance and included in the proposal when applicable.
Professional Recognition and Credentials
- Fearless Awards
- WPJA Top 150 worldwide
- WPJA Top 50 within the United States
- ISPWP recognition
- Published in Destination I Do
Michael Freas Photography is fully insured and carries commercial liability coverage. See In the News for current recognition, publications, and credential references.
Image Delivery and Personal Print Rights
Delivered wedding photographs include a personal-use print release. Clients may print, share, and archive their delivered images for personal use. Commercial licensing or resale requires a separate agreement.
