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Derek DiLuzio Weddings

Derek DiLuzio Weddings

Asheville, NC
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    Sarah J. Sent on 10/18/2023
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    Derek is Incredible!!

    Choosing Derek as our photographer was one of the best decisions I've ever made. He really appreciates how once-in-a-lifetime those photos are and takes such care to capture not only the beauty of the event but also the energy in the room (or outside!).

    I think his work speaks for itself, but he is also just such a wonderful human to have around on your wedding day. He was so good at popping up when we wanted to capture a moment and fading into the background whenever we needed to just enjoy the day. My husband and I are camera-shy, and he was amazing to work with and made us so comfortable the whole time. He's not only an incredible artist, but also very easy to work with, kind, and attentive. He is passionate about what he does, and it shows in his work. He's prompt with his responses, courteous, and very professional.

    I think the best recommendation I can give is just some examples of his work. He is so creative, and his photographs are really unique. He captures the environment so well and somehow makes the viewer feel what the people in the photo were feeling at the time. Many people were unable to make it to our wedding because of health reasons, and his photos are indescribably valuable in sharing our day with our loved ones who couldn't be there. He takes pride in his job and really jumps in there to get the perfect shot.

    He did our engagement photos and our wedding photos, and we couldn't be happier with them. We'll truly cherish them forever.
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    Deanna G. Sent on 10/17/2023
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    Best Decision Hiring Derek as our Wedding Photographer!

    My husband and I hired Derek to photograph our wedding in Candler, NC. We would HIGHLY recommend Derek if you are looking for a photographer. Derek was communicative, flexible, personable, and takes the most beautiful photos I have ever seen. From the time that we expressed interest in his services to receiving our photos and albums, we were extremely impressed. Derek worked with us to customize a package to make sure we were getting everything that we wanted. He went above and beyond in his communication throughout the entire planning process which left us at ease knowing everything would be handled. The photos are beautiful and were delivered well within the time frame that he told us we could expect. Derek made sure to get all of the shots that we told him were important to us and the photos bring us right back to the moments. We are extremely happy with our choice of working with Derek DiLuzio to photograph our big day. We cannot thank him enough!!
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    Allyson C. Sent on 12/27/2022
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    Organized and creative. Made our wedding day easy!

    Derek was so easy to work with and really helped me and my husband navigate the whole timeline of our wedding. He was professional, organized, and creative. Our wedding party was thoroughly impressed by his direction and how comfortable he made them all feel while taking posed pictures in particular. We received the most beautiful and special pictures from him from our wedding and our engagement shoot. He's thoughtful in his approach and delivers incredible memories. We already have several of his selects from our engagement shoot in our home and plan on putting a lot more from our wedding up soon. We wanted to be sure to capture all our details while also gathering some "catalog worthy" shots as well and he deliver every detail and then some. I can't say enough good things about our overall experience with Derek. Very impressed by his work!
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    Emily S. Sent on 11/24/2022
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    Beautiful photos!

    From start to finish, Derek was wonderful to work with! He was sure to check in throughout the day to make sure we had all the photos we wanted. His work is amazing, and he was really able to capture the beauty of the world around us as well as the little details that made our day special. Beautiful photos, and a great experience!
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    Sarah K. Sent on 10/22/2022
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    Truly blown away!

    Derek photographed our wedding and was just absolutely phenomenal from start to finish! Derek was super available during the planning process, and we even met on-site to talk through the day and different locations (we had no idea where to do our first look at Derek came up with multiple options, all of them wonderful). On the day of, he made everything so easy and feel effortless! We had a few last-minute changes and Derek had back-up plans on back-up plans and made sure everything was seamless. He is incredibly professional and was great with our families. Our previews are GORGEOUS!! I cannot recommend Derek highly enough!!
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    Megan G. Sent on 09/12/2022
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    BEST Photographer! Just Amazing.

    Beyond impressed with Derek's attention to detail in capturing the perfect moments of our wedding. He is extremely talented and would highly recommend to anyone. It is very clear he loves what he does and he was such a joy to work with. Thank you for making the best memories of our wedding weekend.
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    Lily F. Sent on 06/23/2021
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    Perfect. Exactly what you need and want in a wedding photographer.

    Derek shot our engagement photos and they are absolutely breathtaking. He captured our personalities and love perfectly. He was so fun to work with and made us feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera. Throughout the whole process, Derek was extremely communicative and responsive. He got these photos back to us so quickly! I recommend Derek to anyone and everyone I talk to! He is a true artist.
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    Melissa S. Sent on 03/17/2021
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    He's the best - book him NOW!

    Derek DiLuzio is an outstanding photographer and kind human being, and you will be so glad you hired him! My husband and I took engagement and wedding photos with Derek, and I highly recommend both. We did not plan to do engagement photos, but I wanted a chance to get comfortable in front of the camera. Mission accomplished! Derek was very laidback and personable while he worked, yet he was also constantly scanning our surroundings for creative and beautiful shots. It was so apparent that he loved what he was doing, and we got to relax and enjoy the ride with him. We chose Derek over other photographers because of his ability to capture exquisite landscapes and scenery that are breathtakingly beautiful - and to see ourselves against those backdrops is something we will cherish forever. He also did an incredible job of capturing the “essence” of our guests – not just how they look, but who they are. His photographic artistry is truly remarkable. Derek was responsive, accommodating, friendly, and he turned our photos around to us unbelievably fast! We would hire Derek again in a heartbeat.
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    Kylie C. Sent on 09/17/2022
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    The absolute best!

    Derek is the BEST!! He was so fun to work with and communication and planning was easy. He was up for anything, even going on an adventure with us to shoot at a waterfall. With all the inevitable stresses and problems that arise on a wedding day, it was such a relief to know our photographer was so easy-going, funny, and genuinely happy to be there for us. The pictures turned out beautifully! We are so happy we chose Derek and cannot recommend him enough!!
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    Brittany F. Sent on 03/19/2022
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    Book Derek DiLuzio! You’ll be glad you did!

    Derek was absolutely amazing to work with. We chatted on the phone prior to booking him to ask questions and get a sense of his style. We were super impressed with the level of professionalism and felt like Derek was a perfect pick for us given his extensive experience with outdoor photography since our wedding was outdoors. My husband and I decided to do engagement photos with Derek before our wedding because neither of us were sure about being in front of the camera and wanted to get a feel for things. Not having a clue, we left things up to Derek and we’re so glad we did. We INSTANTLY felt comfortable with him and had a blast going around Asheville for our engagement session. Derek was great communicating as we came up to the big day and was super wonderful to work with. On the day of the wedding, Derek was absolutely amazing. He arrived early and scouted out a great place for our first look. He worked with our young flower girl and our dog easily and went above and beyond to capture amazing shots. Derek created a video slideshow for us with our vows and special songs which was the perfect way to have a “video” that was special to us without a videographer. Derek was absolutely amazing and the photos he captured are stunning. Everyone that sees our photos comments about how fabulous they are! Book Derek DiLuzio and you will not be disappointed.
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    Christopher C. Sent on 12/20/2021
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    Amazing Photography!

    We had the pleasure of working with Derek for our wedding in Dillard, GA on October 23, 2021. We had located Derek over a year and advance and booked him largely due to his amazing lifestyle outdoor shots knowing that our wedding was going to be outside. Throughout the entire process Derek was professional, responsive, and courteous. On the day of the wedding Derek arrived early and scoped out the property. Despite never having met him in person we connected instantly and it was like he was an old friend. We never felt like he was being invasive, demanding, or pushy. Throughout the day and night out guests commented on Derek's focus and precision throughout the evening. While he had ideas of shots he wanted, he was also very receptive to our feedback on shots we wanted as the night went on. Derek has a real eye for this work and he really strives to make sure you're getting photos you'll want to share with your family and friends and hang on your walls forever. We can't recommend Derek enough for his awesome work. You would be lucky to work with him.
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    Meghan D. Sent on 11/30/2021
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    INCREDIBLE Photos and a Passion for his Craft!

    I can't say enough wonderful things about Derek! After seeing his previous work, I knew he would be the perfect fit to shoot our mountain wedding. Once we spoke on the phone, I was completely put at ease with his warm personality, professionalism, & eagerness to work with us on our special day! This was a destination wedding for us, so it was important to me to work with someone who was not only going to take beautiful photographs, but also be very communicative and flexible. Derek went above and beyond on all fronts! We had so much fun working with him, and I can't even tell you how many of our guests complimented him on his enthusiasm and the great job he was doing! I think my favorite moment was when he was getting some shots of my husband and me from across a pool. My husband tried to dip me and tripped on my dress - we went down like a sack of potatoes! As soon as Derek realized I was ok and was laughing, I heard him let out the best belly laugh from across the pool!!! :-D He has such a fun personality and we really felt he enjoyed being there for our special day. We are over the moon with how our photos turned out - they are simply BREATHTAKING! If you want to work with someone who has a passion for what he does and will give you those amazing frameworthy photos, look no further than Derek DiLuzio Weddings!
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    Todd K. Sent on 12/07/2021
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    Derek Diluzio

    Dear Derek,
    This man was fantastic! Along with the help he brought to the wedding. He exceeded all expectations! He was very polite and professional and captured the perfect shots for our amazing wedding! Derek captured some of the most fantastic candid photos so do not fret! He has top quality photos and captures the best moments of a busy day. The photos we received looked like something out of a magical Disney princess movie! You will not be disappointed.

    Thank you
    Alyssa & Todd Kazlauskas
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    Tracy P. Sent on 01/08/2022
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    He was our photographer for our daughters wedding October 2021 @ Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC.

    There are not enough words to express our gratitude to this AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER. From the moment we met him….. we truly felt like we had known him forever! Derek DiLuzio is nothing but FANTASTIC at his career! The talent is immeasurable!!!! The compassion he has for his work is nothing but spectacular! He is detailed oriented and has a eye for photography that I’ve never seen….. and Ives seen a lot as a wedding coordinator over the years! Derek and his team were patient, kind and loving! At one point my daughter (the bride) did not feel well! He stopped what he was doing, helped her with a snack that he has in his backpack because her sugar was low. It also poured rain during her bridal portraits and he went and got our car and brought it to us so that we did not have to walk in the rain. I cannot say enough good things about him! If you are looking for a photographer…… Derek DiLuzio is your guy!!
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    Lindsay A. Sent on 11/07/2021
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    The Best!!

    Derek was an amazing photographer! He was fun and helpful and such a great presence to have around on our wedding day! His assistant and the second photographer we had were amazing as well! We got our wedding preview back within a week of our big day and all of our pictures a month after! The pictures turned out gorgeous! He captured our day perfectly! I highly recommend using Derek for your wedding!
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    Sarah E. Sent on 10/01/2021
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    Couldn't Be Happier With How My Photos Turned Out!!

    Derek was absolutely outstanding! Before Derek ever lets you hire him, he has a phone call with you to chat about you and your wedding and wants to know the vibe. He wants to make sure he’s going to be a great fit for your wedding, which is major points to begin with. At the wedding he was wonderful. We let him know we hated posed photos, and he made them as easy as possible. He was able to get so many incredible shots and capture some really fantastic moments. His communication is excellent. If I needed to chat about anything before the wedding, he was quick to respond. After the wedding, he had a preview to us within a week and our full album in under a month. I would recommend Derek a million times over, but if you are having an outdoor wedding, You’d be crazy not to hire him
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    Amanda U. Sent on 10/03/2021
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    Amazing Photographer that Incorporates Natural Surroundings

    Working with Derek was a fantastic experience. We were immediately interested in working with him after looking through his previous work that not only highlighted couples on their wedding day, but the natural beauty of their surroundings. From day one, the communication was excellent, and we are in awe at the outcome of our photos. He captured everything about our day perfectly to look back on!!
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    David A. Sent on 08/21/2021
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    Highly recommended for anyone with a love of the outdoors

    Derek provided the photography for our wedding at Pretty Place in June and did a fantastic job! From our first meeting and on, he was extremely communicative and reached out to us with questions. He spent a lot of time getting to know us and our vision for the wedding and helped make that vision a reality. On the day of, he was discreet but kept everything moving smoothly and got all the pictures we wanted. He went above and beyond to get some beautiful shots - even wading out into a river! He was so good that quite a few of our guests complimented our choice of photographer afterwards and his professionalism.
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    Dalal E. Sent on 09/18/2021
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    Best Wedding Photographer In Asheville!

    Two words are all you need to know when looking for a photographer for your wedding... DEREK DILUZIO! Derek was not only professional and so fun to work with, his work is incredible! The reason why my husband I love him is because he is originally a landscape photographer and pays beautiful attention to the environment while achieving a crisp look for his couples. He is really patient and went above and beyond to work with us in collaborative way and added the Diluzio magic touch at the end.
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    Simply the GOAT

    Derek takes the most fantastic photos I ever seen. he also happens to be a amazing guy. Was the easiest/flexible vendor to reschedule with during covid too. he was the best thing to happen to our wedding besides me getting my wife :). He's simply is the best you will not be disappointed.
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    Holy moly!! Words cannot describe how happy I was with Derek and his team! It rained on my wedding day so I was a little bummed, but Derek had back up plans and still managed to take the most STUNNING photographs! 10/10 would recommend!
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    Phenomenal

    Derek is a photographer extraordinaire. Kevin and I had our engagement photos done by Derek, and they came out beautifully. He knew every space at The Biltmore where we could create the timeless beauty that we asked for in our photos. As a creative genius, Derek works that fine line of collaboration and guidance perfectly. He’s very polite and understands the exact angles to capture beautiful images. My Fiancé and I definitely recommend Derek. You will cherish your photos for a lifetime!
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    Extremely talented and fun to work with

    From start to finish Derek was great to work with. In consultation emails, we had mentioned how much we wanted some outdoor pictures taken before the ceremony and even though our wedding day ended up being very windy and rainy, Derek was still able to get some great outdoor pictures of us in between passing storms. At a couple points through the evening he even stood out in downpours to make sure he got the right shot of us and our guests. Derek had some really creative tricks up his sleeve to ensure lighting for each shot was perfect. We couldn’t have asked for better quality pictures to document the day and his turnaround time getting the finished photos to us was amazingly fast. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Derek to anyone looking for a talented, creative and easy to work with photographer to document the big day.
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    Rachel S. Sent on 01/31/2020
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    Beautiful Artistic Work

    Derek was amazing to work with from day 1! The photos came out absolutely stunning. He was very good at directing our large group and getting perfect shots. He listened very well to what kind of images my husband and I were hoping to get and they are so perfect. I couldn't imagine having any other photographer that day! We had a very large bridal party and he was able to keep us all corralled and was in great control. Definitely recommend him to any bride who wants more editorial and artistic shots than just normal cookie cutter wedding photos!!!!
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    Derek DiLuzio Wedding Dec 2019

    Derek is an amazing photographer. He did a killer job with our engagement shoot, and he worked with Carol during our wedding. I don't think either of them sat still for more than 2 seconds. They worked the scene/venue perfectly. They both were running around making sure to capture the perfect shot from all angles. My wife and I are both photographers, so we aren't to keen on being in-front of the camera. He made us feel comfortable and it all felt so natural. He blew our already high expectations out of the water. His style was perfect for what we wanted, and got every shot we were looking for. I will never use any other photographer. I will absolutely recommend him to anyone and everyone.
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