What is Allegory & Elm?
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Allegory - represents a hidden story or meaning. Elm - represents growth, being rooted, and connected.
Andrew May
Who is that sexy beast?
I am an ASHEVILLE ELOPEMENT AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER specializing in unique experiences on mountainsides, by waterfalls, and in nature's playground. I am a dad. My main gig is taking care of my two little girls that I love to bits when they aren't driving me crazy. I like my bacon flaccid, the softer the better. You can't be cooking all the flavor out, son. I am a husband. Marriage is hard and very rewarding. Having a family of 4, it is so important to take time for just my wife and I. I also host the incredible podcast Story & Growth, a podcast about personal and relational growth and discovering your highest self.
Coffee is my drink of choice (roughly 2 cups a day), and I also enjoy hiking, podcasts, longboarding, working out, craft beer, taekwondo, going for walks, and hanging with family.
Katie May
Who's that lady?
Katie May is an amazing palliative care nurse. Through her own vulnerability, she inspires others to own their life through self-compassion and whole health living. She is a self proclaimed lover of life, and believer in grace who adores coffee, human connection, and adventuring into the unknown. Her encouraging approach to health and well-being will guide you in sparking change in your own journey to an exceptional life. She is the co-host of the podcast Story & Growth, and yes, she is a bad bitch.
Through her own vulnerability, she inspires others to own their life through self-compassion and whole health living.
Meet the team
Our goal was to provide a female photographer who specialized in empowering people to be their best self. Sarah and her brand VIRAGO BOUDOIR do just that. Sarah has a way of bringing a soft elegance to your delicate skin, and capturing it in a warm sensual way, while empowering you to see your beauty and boldness within. Her endless knowledge of flattering poses, subtle cues, and gentle encouragement create a warm and relaxed atmosphere for you to be your most vulnerable and most wild self. Not only will you come away with amazing images, but you will have an incredible experience and feel empowered to take on the world. It's all about self love, self care, and embracing who you are.
If you are wanting to hire Allegory and Elm for video, you will most likely see this handsome devil. Nathan is a brilliant videographer with a keen eye for moody moments, creative transitions, and thinking outside the box. Nathan's work ethic and reliability are unmatched. His ability to capture the true "essence" of a couple or a moment, sets him apart and really drew me to his style. Videography is all about knowing how to tell a compelling story. Nathan has you covered.
We are a team of individuals with so much to offer. Leah is a stunning photographer and an amazing story teller. We love her for her eye for those really intimate moments, her vulnerable spirit, and her amazing creativity not only in photography, but in creative writing as well. We are so stoked about what Leah brings to Allegory and Elm and for her passion to make couples really have an amazing experience for their wedding or elopement.
— LEAH
— NATHAN
— SARAH HOOKER
Kind Words
It poured on our wedding day. We could not have been happier with our Asheville wedding photographer Andrew May of Allegory & Elm. He poured his heart and soul into making sure our wedding experience was super memorable. The photos turned out incredible. Andrew had the entire wedding party cracking up. He even busted out some pretty sick moves on the dance floor. We cannot imagine our wedding day without having Andrew there to capture it the way he did. Andrew put everyone before himself and we are forever grateful for the images he was able to capture. Hire him now!!
Andrew was our Asheville wedding photographer for our wedding at High Hampton Inn. We were completely blown away by his professionalism & artistry. He was able to capture so many amazing shots of us & the beauty of nature around us that we're so in love with. The entire gallery from our wedding day was full of everything we could've hoped & dreamed for. It portrayed the overall feel of the wedding, & of the individual emotions of everyone involved. I would recommend Andrew over & over again to anyone looking for a photographer to capture any of their special times.
Andrew captured all of the moments and details big and small of our wedding. My husband and I had a back yard wedding in his hometown Asheville, North Carolina, where we live. While it was quaint, we still had a guest list of around 250 people. Our photographer captured the details we worked so hard on, including the big moments and guest interactions. Andrew is calm, cool, and hilarious. He felt like a friend the entire time. Hire him, let him do his thing, then sit back and relive your wedding day over and over! Thanks for everything Andrew May!
— Nicole Heck
— Kelley Rose Medica
— Brooke Johnson
Asheville Wedding Photographer - Backyard Wedding Asheville NC
