Now Booking 2016 Revival Weddings - Husband + Wife North Carolina Fine Art Destination Wedding Photographers
Just engaged? Planning a 2016 wedding? Congratulations! If you're looking for a husband + wife team to photograph your day, we would love to hear from you! :)
What type of photography do you do? We are husband + wife wedding photographers, Jason + Heather Barr. We specialize in working together to tell the story of your wedding day. Our work is a mix of artistic fine art photography and photojournalism, telling the story of your day and capturing beauty through the lens with a mix digital and film photography. Based in North Carolina, specializing in destination weddings in Western North Carolina and beyond.
What is your photographic style? Our work is a mix of artistic fine art photography and photojournalism, telling the story of your day and capturing beauty through the lens with a mix digital and film photography. Many people often say that our photography has an editorial style. We love photographing the wedding day details and feel that it's super important to capture them so that we can paint the picture of your day as a whole.
Why do you shoot a mix of digital and film photography? While we do primarily shoot digital, there are cases where we feel that film photography really shines, and so we love to use film in those cases. When we shoot film, we have a few different cameras that we use - 35mm, medium format film cameras, and from to time we like to use some vintage film cameras. Right now, if one of us is shooting film, the other is shooting digital, especially for weddings. Film takes a couple of weeks to process, we send it off to the lab to process and scan, and then we'll get the film scans uploaded to your gallery and also include along with the digital images on your USB Collection.
"Revival's husband and wife team, Heather and Jason, were an absolute dream to work with. From the beautiful photographs of our rehearsal dinner, to all of the detail shots of our very special venue (a family property), to the formal church photographs and very informal, fun dance photos at the end of the night, everything about our day was captured beautifully by Heather and Jason. They are down to earth, incredibly kind people who immediately recognized my vision for the day and perfectly captured the feel of it all, from traditional to small moments and details that I didn't have time to stop and see myself. My husband was not looking forward to posed photos but they made the entire thing painless and easy, fitting into the group seamlessly. They also took some fantastic overhead photos with their drone, which was an incredible bonus surprise - to see our mountaintop family venue tucked in the glory of the Blue Ridge Mountains. They worked tirelessly on our day, got our preview out the Monday after (!!), and made the entire online viewer process super easy to use and share. We are indescribably grateful to have these amazing memories preserved forever. Thank you, Heather and Jason!" - Taylor + John
"First things first--Heather and Jason are truly AMAZING photographers and people, and if you’re here reading reviews while trying to decide whether to have them capture your wedding, you should stop right now and book them already! I truly don’t have anything but the HIGHEST praise for their work, and I feel so incredibly fortunate that they were there with my husband and me to capture our special day last month. To me, hiring the right photographers was one of the most important aspects of planning our wedding, as I wanted photos that our family could treasure for years. Heather and Jason truly delivered on my expectations and then exceeded them greatly, and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone! There are "good" photos, and then there are amazing photos that tell a story. The pictures that Heather and Jason took of us, our friends, and our family tell the story of the way our wedding unfolded in the most BEAUTIFUL way--it’s like they took my vision, the details of our wedding, and the happiness and love from our day and were able to portray all of those things in their photos. My wedding was in December, and Heather and Jason had my photos back to me extremely fast--I had well over 1000 stunning photos in my hands within a few short weeks! I still look through them daily, and it is almost impossible to even narrow them down to my top 50 favorites. They are all just that amazing! Heather and Jason have such an awesome eye for detail, and they can genuinely put anyone at ease in photos. It was FREEZING on our wedding day, but we don’t look cold or uncomfortable in a single picture! They also have amazing ideas for poses that don’t look unnatural whatsoever, and everyone in our wedding looks relaxed and joyful in each of our photos. We have received numerous compliments on both our wedding photos and my bridal portraits from others, and I always love telling people about how we are so appreciative of Heather and Jason! During my year-long wedding planning process, it was a joy to work with Heather and Jason along every step of the way. They were the first wedding vendor we booked, and they checked in with us often to make sure that everything was going well. They even stepped in as semi-wedding planners for us a few times, such as by providing me with a personalized wedding day photo timeline that saved me a HUGE headache with planning and logistics! I had no clue when our “getting ready” photos should start, when we should all migrate to the church for photos, etc… but these two are true professionals who know exactly what they're doing, and they were such a huge help! Plus, on top of their fantastic work, Heather and Jason are just fun, kind, and generous people who are a blast to hang out with on your wedding day! We really couldn’t have asked for anything more from our photographers, and they exceeded our expectations in every way. We are so thankful for Heather and Jason!" - Saryn + Edward
"Heather and Jason really managed to capture the essence of our day through their candid shots and beautiful portraits! They were so easy to work with and really helped to make our day stress free and made us feel at ease in front of the camera. You can tell they love what they do and were able to get inspired in the moment by their surroundings rather than just having the cookie cutter shots. They took the time to get to know us a little prior to the day so they could capture the moments that were important to us. Of all the vendors and stressors leading up to the wedding, Heather and Jason were the ones that never once caused me any stress and they made the entire process so smooth and easy! Our families could not stop talking about how great they were! The pictures we have to remember our day are absolutely stunning and I would recommend them to anyone in a heart beat!" -Jillian + Brent
Read more about this wedding being featured in Southern Bride Magazine
"I just can't say enough great things about Revival Photography! They came highly recommended from the start of our wedding planning process and I could tell they would be the perfect photographers from their work alone, but when I met Heather and Jason it absolutely sealed the deal! They are such wonderful, talented people and they truly go above and beyond to exceed expectations. They listened and delivered on every idea I shared, and they came up with so many creative and special ways to capture our wedding moments. We loved Revival so much that we used them for engagement photos and a bridal session in addition to full day wedding photography and it was worth every penny and so much more! I have already received SO many compliments on our photos and I couldn't be happier with how they captured the essence of our wedding and brought it to life. Their responsiveness to messages was incredible and they made my husband and I feel so relaxed and comfortable through the entire process. They took time to get to know us and our families, and they worked tirelessly to give us exactly what we were looking for rather than trying to fit us into a certain mold or style. It was an absolute pleasure and honor to work with Heather and Jason and no matter the occasion I would recommend Revival Photography every time." - Audrey + Joe
Read more about this wedding being featured in Southern Bride Magazine
"Heather and Jason are both outstanding, down to earth and wonderfully creative people. Their work is second to none and we are amazed by their ability every time we look at our breathtaking photos. Thank you so much for photographing our engagement and wedding. You captured our day perfectly." - Troy + Amy, 2016
Read more about this wedding being featured in High South Wedding magazine
"Revival is the best! I am so terrible at having my picture taken, I don’t be know how to pose, and I always forget posture; Heather and Jason are the best at getting the most wonderful photos of those of us who are not pros! I’m so thrilled with every engagement photo, bridal portrait, and day of picture they took. They made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Thanks, guys!" - Lillian + Matthew
"Working with Heather and Jason Barr of Revival Photography was a joy from beginning to end. My wife met with them during the planning stages for our wedding and was invited to dinner to sit down and personally discuss every aspect of our vision for the wedding, and how we wanted it photographed. My wife decided instantly to use their services, and we have no regrets about hiring them. They communicated with us consistently throughout the planning process, coordinated with the venue, and were completely flexible to our scheduling needs. On the day of the wedding Jason and Heather arrived as scheduled and split up to take pictures with the bridal party and groomsmen as they prepared for the big event. Jason was instantly at ease with the groomsmen and was soon joking along with us and taking many candid photos. Heather hung out with the bridal party and went right to work organically capturing the beautiful moments that arise when a bride prepares for her big day. Both Heather and Jason were professional ninjas, weaving in and out of the crowd with their hands always ready over their camera holsters, occasionally taking myself or my wife aside and giving input or asking questions so that they could better do their jobs and it shows in the pictures. Once the ceremony kicked off they really went into ninja mode. We never knew they were there. Later, while reviewing the pictures, my wife and I both found ourselves asking how they got this or that picture, because we never saw them, but they were there to capture every last gesture, expression and unexpected moment. As we moved from the ceremony to the more posed pictures they were extremely professional and corralled the increasingly chaotic groomsmen, bridesmaids and family members up and got us to stand still long enough to capture the rare moments that all of these people were located in the same place. Throughout the reception Heather and Jason faded into the crowd once again and caught every thing we could have wanted. They worked to immortalize our special day and far exceeded any expectation we might have had. There was a small delay in receiving our photos, but they communicated with us, and gave us small teasers during the editing process, letting us know that even though they were incredibly busy, we were still a priority. When we received our pictures, the process of reviewing them brought all the emotions rushing back, which is exactly what you want with wedding photos. We could not have been more pleased with our experience with Revival Photography, we highly recommend them for any event or photography need anyone might have." -Katie + Jeremiah, 2016
"Heather + Jason are an amazing team of highly talented photographers and we loved working with them on our wedding day! It is clear that they really enjoy their work, and their positive attitudes and clear directions made getting all of our photos taken a breeze. We are in LOVE with all of our photos and appreciate how the photos really capture the action and
"Heather and Jason are absolutely the best one can ask for in wedding photography. Their work is extraordinary! Our entire bridal party and family felt so at ease and had such a wonderful day! They will make your wedding day look incredible- and they are amazing to work with!" - Claire + Taylor
"Heather and Jason of Revival Photography are absolutely amazing in all definitions of the term. They are so talented at what they do and provide such a unique take which lends itself to the most gorgeous photos and memories you can imagine! I had never thought about how important it could be to have two photographers for a wedding, but I am SO glad we did! Heather was able to take pictures with the ladies and Jason with the men during pre-ceremony festivities. When my husband I were looking through our highly anticipated photos, we noticed how skilled they are and how well they work as a team (they probably communicate subconsciously, being hubby and wife!) because you only see one of them in a photo if it was on purpose. They put a personalized touch on everything they do that makes you feel special and I believe this, on top of their pure talent, is why they are so great at what they do! I would not even remotely hesitate to recommend them time and time again to anyone and everyone, and I know that 100% of the time, you will get exactly what you're dreaming of!" - Ashley + Brandon
"Heather and Jason are wonderful - as an introverted Bride (and not someone who is comfortable in front of a camera) I was concerned with finding the right photographer that would make me feel comfortable. These two are it. They are friendly and totally low-key and unassuming, yet are still able to coordinate a wedding party when the posed photographs are needed. They are incredibly creative and you can tell that they really think about and put creative effort into every photo they take, they don't do the rote and boring photos. During the reception I felt like they were both everywhere and nowhere - whenever I needed a photo taken *snap* Heather or Jason happened to be there, but they weren't intrusive in any way, they blended into the party. Their photojournalistic style as well as their vintage-y feel is what drew us to them to begin with, and after engagement and wedding photos, we can safely say that we made the perfect choice hiring Revival!" -Brittney + Bryan
"There are many photographers out there but only a handful are actually photography artist. Heather & Jason are a beautiful example of photographers who are also artist. I have seen a lot of their work and was THRILLED when my son and fiancé, now wife, choose Revival for their wedding. The day was perfect and we have Heather and Jason to thank for capturing it all. And might I add, they are wonderful & beautiful people inside and out." - Mother of the Groom
“Photography has been an important part of my life for the last several years, and I immediately fell in love with Heather and Jason’s style. After several email exchanges, we felt as if we knew them, and that feeling was intensified the moment they walked in our cabin door on the day of our ceremony. Gregory and I felt so comfortable with Heather and Jason, and we enjoyed every moment of our session together and are forever grateful to them for memorializing our wedding day exactly as we experienced it.” - Alison + Gregory
"Heather and Jason are AWESOME! I had no idea how I could be a bride and still “look natural”, but Heather and Jason were so fun and comfortable (while also professional and efficient), they knew how to make Mark and I lose ourselves in the moment - and just be ourselves. Jason and Heather captured the excitement and romance of the day - the smallest details and the beautiful surroundings that helped make our day so special. The resulting photographs are amazing and I can’t recommend this talented, fun and wonderful young couple enough!" - Kathryn + Mark
"We are all sitting here in the Borrowed & Blue office simply obsessed with this beauty from talents at Revival Photography. Every detail and each touch is perfectly woven together, and it is even lovelier than anything we could have ever dreamt up." - Borrowed & Blue
"Heather and Jason were fantastic to work with from start to finish! They took photos for our engagement session and wedding ceremony and reception. They are super laid back and were able to make this shy couple feel as comfortable as possible in front of the camera. I was so impressed with their professionalism, willingness to be super responsive and totally AMAZING photographs. They were able to capture moments in time that are so special to us and that we will now be able to remember always. Our wedding day was a bit of a blur, but we now have images of those special looks, hugs, kisses and smiles of us and our family and friends that are priceless. Their attention to detail far exceeded our expectations and they take such pride in what they do. Heather and Jason will always hold a dear place in my heart to have traveled this journey with us and providing us with such fantastic images to relive and remember our most special day anytime we want!" - Katie + Robert
"Heather and Jason are an amazing photography team. They are down to earth and easy to talk with about prior to the date. They are super organized and plan out all of the shots that I wanted and didn't even realize that I wanted. We trusted that they would capture our wedding better than we could ever imagine and they did. I am so happy that they were available for our day. They know what they are doing." - Jen + Sam
"Heather and Jason at Revival Photography are truly a pleasure to work with. Heather responded to all of my questions right away and made us feel at ease from the get go. Not only are they great people, but they produce amazing work as well. I tend to by shy and nervous in front of the camera, but that hardly comes through in our pictures at all. They are great at capturing those sweet little moments that you will love looking back on after your wedding day. The benefit of having two photographers there is something to take into consideration too--we got two different perspectives of everything that went on that day which was a lot of fun to see! I don't have a single complaint about working with these two; they are extremely talented and provide a great service!" -Kara + Ben
"One of the most important aspects for us in planning our wedding was our photographer. We wanted someone we could trust completely to capture the special moments and joy of the day, and I cannot even begin to say how completely HAPPY we are with our wedding photos by Revival Photography! Jason and Heather have been absolutely amazing to work with from the very beginning, and were always quick to reply to our questions and emails. We really appreciated how much energy they put into creating a timeline and plan for the wedding day so that things could run smoothly and efficiently. Our photos were everything we wanted them to be, and the edits were crafted perfectly! We have definitely enjoyed working with Jason and Heather, and appreciate who they are as people and photographers. We would highly recommend them and their work to anyone needing wedding or portrait photography! Revival Photography was EVERYTHING AND MORE that we wanted for our wedding photography! From the pre-wedding planning to the actual shooting on the wedding day to the finished photos, Revival Photography went above and beyond to provide truly exceptional service and product to us. We LOVE them!" -Ben + Alicia
"Heather and Jason Barr are warm, relaxed individuals, easy to work with and fun! From start to finish we were confident in their 'professional eye', as well as their commitment to making our daughter's wedding day comfortable with cameras. They were always available to communicate, thorough with details and tremendously patient with the ever changing album photo picks! We are thrilled with the wedding album results...a treasured keepsake. We highly recommend this wonderful photography team." - Bonnie (Mother of the Bride)
"This husband/wife pair is the best around! They are super sweet, extremely creative and talented, and willing to help however they can. When you book them, you get them for the whole day so you don't have to worry about getting all the pictures you need in a certain time period. Highly recommended!!" - Ariel + Mackenzie
"This husband and wife team is professional, fun and inspiring! The are great at making the client feel relaxed and comfortable, like an old friend is taking their picture. I highly recommend them to those looking for timeless, photo-journalistic photography." - CeCe Hampton Events
"Revival Photography are fantastic to work with! My husband and I were very pleased. Their use of perspective, color and natural lighting were spectacular! Not to mention, their enthusiasm for the craft! It is such a joy getting to hang photos in our home of such great quality that reflect our memorable moments! THANK YOU HEATHER AND JASON!" - Ashley + Nicholas
"In the world of event photography, sacrificially wedding and elopement photography, I have had the pleasure of working with oodles of uber talented photographers and since I started blogging Revival Photography is one of the talents I have come to know and have developed a serious fondness for. Soft, romantic, and natural is just a few ways to describe the photography of Heather and Jason. They capture their couples in such a way that you can’t help but feel the love. I’m always smiling after looking through one of Revival Photography‘s photo sets, I just can’t help it!" - Simply Elope
"Heather and Jason are just simply wonderful. We knew the first time we met for coffee we had definitely made the right choice for wedding photographers. How many couples are lucky enough to have TWO extremely talented photographers running around capturing all the magical moments of their wedding day!? You are getting two for the price of one. QUANTITY + QUALITY. I wouldn't have traded these two for any photographer in the world. I sincerely mean that. They really take the time to get to know you and you can tell by browsing through the different weddings they have shot. Each set of pictures is so unique. When I look at them I feel like I am learning a little something about each of the couples. That is what we love so much about our pictures. They just feel like us when you look at them and they bring back all the wonderful, exciting emotions from our wedding day.
I personally hate being photographed alone. I am typically really uncomfortable and that shows in my pictures. Heather was able to get me to relax and I couldn't be happier with the shots she got of me alone. I don't think I have ever looked more happy/comfortable in a photo.
Another thing I loved about these two is that they are super helpful on the actual wedding day. They also are not pushy at all, but keep things moving so you don't have to worry. They have a way of completely disappearing yet being right by your side when you need them for anything. I feel like I didn't even notice the cameras all day.
All in all our wedding photos are more than we could have ever hoped for. They are perfect and GORGEOUS and we will cherish them forever. Thank you so much Heather and Jason!" - Katelyn + Dylan
"Heather and Jason, with Revival Photography take me there, time and place, every time I view their photography (and that is often!) I have been an admirer of their work before we even collaborated together, and when I heard the first time I was to work with them; I may have been more excited then the bride (ok that might not be possible, but I was very thrilled!) It's like I am stepping into the creative, beautiful atmosphere, surrounded by love and happiness, in all of their pictures! Their attention to detail is captured with true artist's eyes. Their photography has this timeless quality to it, and I can assure, that you will have a lifetime of love for your wedding pictures! Revival, I can't thank you enough for capturing all these wonderful memories for these beautiful couples!" - Desi's Floral and Design Studio
"I have seen Revival's work before we decided to even get engaged. I was so impressed with their work right away due to the stunning photography and the lighting within the photos is simply magnificent. They are really the most beautiful pictures. So when the Mast Farm Inn told us that Revival was their photographer of choice for elopements, and for such a good deal, I immediately got more excited about the wedding. Heather is always open to ideas and responds to your questions within minutes. We are so pleased with the final product. She has amazing editing skills and the pictures really show her artistic abilities. These pictures are one of a kind. I wouldn't recommend anyone else for wedding/engagement photography, ever." - Lauran + Timothy
"Just perfect. Heather and Jason were the perfect blend of professional and fun. They captured our personalities and took outstanding photographs, all while being so easy and fun to work with." - Liz + Ted
"I honestly cannot fully put into words how much I love and appreciate Heather and Jason Barr of Revival Photography. They went above and beyond to make sure that they captured every special moment and detail of our wedding. The wedding photography was BEAUTIFUL - my jaw continuously dropped as I viewed each photo when we received them (which was very quickly I might add). In addition to this, my bridal portraits were completely amazing - everything I had hoped for and more. They were constantly in contact with us to make sure that everyone was on the same page. They were fantastic to work with and they made us feel so comfortable. As you may be able to tell from the sentences above, my husband and I were thrilled with the results." -Scott + Amanda
"Simply wonderful and fantastic. Our wedding photos are science fiction beautiful!! I could not possibly say enough wonderful things about them." -Megan + Harry
"Heather and Jason were the perfect wedding photographers! I could not have asked for anything better in terms of service, responses to my questions, and of course quality of the photos! Their website and blog are great examples of their work. I love being able to tell the difference between their photography styles in the multitude of final photos. Heather was wonderful and has a very playful, interactive style, while Jason focused on the details with a particular focus on catching the light in stunning photos. Hal and I enjoyed spending time talking with them beforehand to find a style that would work for all of us and we were both blown away by the photos we received! We loved their direction and their ability to capture so much without feeling like they were hovering or taking away from the spontaneous moments. Thank you both for perfectly capturing a perfect day! I look forward to working with you both in the future!" - Meredith + Hal
"Planning a wedding can be very stressful, but Heather and Jason made at least this part of it very easy and fun! They have tons of ideas for photo shoots and themes, but also manage to let the personalities of their clients shine through. The engagement photos were so much fun, and they are pictures that we will always cherish, and share with our children and grandchildren, and the wedding photos were even more magical! Their efficiency streamlined the wedding photo process so that we were able to spend more time with our loved ones on our big day, and they made the day more memorable for the both of us. To me, photography was one of the most important things for my wedding day, as it is the best way to preserve memories, and capture special events. Everyone has complimented us on the photos they have seen, and we love them. In addition, we just received our storybook photo album, and it is amazing! The quality and design of the book, and the quality of the photos in the book are all astounding! And it was so much fun putting the book together and choosing photos with Heather. Jason and Heather are such wonderful people, and we could not be happier about our decision to go with Revival Photography." -Kristina + Dennis
"Heather & Jason - Thank you so much for your amazing work on our wedding day! You truly made the whole experience so unforgettable. We will have these amazing photos to look back on forever & remember how special & beautiful the day was. You have been so great to work with & deserve all the success and happiness in the world. You are greatly appreciated. Cheers!" - Kelsey + Dave
"Amazing team to work with! Leatherwood Mountains LOVES Revival Photography !!" -Leatherwood Mountains, Ferguson, NC
"Heather and Jason are amazing! Our wedding photographs are gorgeous and captured our day perfectly. From creative bridal party shots to the wedding ceremony to overall scenery and decor, these pictures are truly priceless. I would highly recommend this great duo!" -Amy + Chris
"Thank you so much for taking our wedding photos for us. We love the creativity and all the photos turned out GREAT! Thanks again!" -Sarah + Jeremiah
"Saying Jason & Heather Barr are a husband and wife team, specializing in weddings, children, family, styled portraits, and commercial photography is like saying The Avett Brothers are a decent little band from North Carolina. They are awe-and-then-some. World-class photography of the highest professional and creative caliber. They produce great results: Superlative work, flawless from concept to final output They are expert: Deep and detailed knowledge of photography Highly Creative: Inventive, out-of-the-box ideas and implementation, great sense of style Flawless Ethics and Integrity: Trustworthy, consistent, and reliable Personable, Courteous, Affable: Work well with colleagues and clients Respsonsable & On Time: Punctual at each step of the process Outstanding Value: Excellent work at a reasonable cost." -Henri Deschamps, Owner and CEO of The Mast Farm Inn, Valle Crucis, NC
"You will NOT be disappointed if you use Revival Photography. In every way imaginable, their service is outstanding. They worked with us...within our budget, within our expectations, within our time frame, and delivered as promised. Very professional and their pictures are worth exponentially more than we paid. I would highly recommend them to anyone. We were so impressed that we will also ask Heather to take my daughter's high school senior pictures this Fall. Very, very pleased." -Colby + Nicole
"Heather and Jason were awesome! We are so glad we had them do our wedding pictures :)" -Anna + John
"Heather and Jason are amazing!!! They can make anything look glamorous and magical. They capture every possible aspect of your wedding from the love between you and your significant other to what perfume you wear on your wedding day! One of the best decisions we made for our December 2013 wedding!!" -Ashley + George
"Our family had the pleasure to work with Jason and Heather for two weddings last year - our son's wedding on June 7th , and our daughter's wedding on July 12th. We were so thrilled with the photos for both! The best compliment I can say is that we will hire them again for our other daughter, when her time comes to be a bride!" - Diane
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