Nathan Rivers Chesky Photography and Film

I am flexible, adaptive, and can work quickly and effectively under any circumstance no matter the budget or unforeseeable changing situations.

No matter the project, client, subject, or story we are conveying with your needs, I believe getting to know my subject and shining a light on their character and photographing it in a positive genuine way. From a simple corporate headshot, to the cover of an artistic musicians album cover.

I wish to know what is most important to my client. What brings them to me? What do they really wish to remember?

What is your vision and what can a professional create that you've always wanted but haven't been able to with a camera phone?

Who is your audience and what do you want them to know about you immediately? Photographs are the first thing they will see, and form much of what they think about you. Who are you, and who do you want to be perceived as?

Meeting new people and connecting with their passion is the best part of what I do. I am genuinely excited to learn about my subjects and provide them with the best possible results I am capable of.

I feed off the energy and have the capacity to remain focused and attentive for the entire event. I have a 100% glowing feedback rate by the end of the day, just for my disposition, personality. Finding the positioning ahead of the moment because of my experience, while minding my role and allowing the couple the space they need to focus on the important moments and experience each other and their family and guests. And still have honest beautiful photo story to look back to for the rest of their lives.

I love travel and am always looking for a reason to explore. Destination weddings, editorial assignments, marketing pushes, you name it. Based in Asheville, working here and beyond!

I have worked for four years full time with an agency in Asheville, and have been a visual storyteller around the world for 8 years, with companies, magazines, etc. Back home in Asheville with me big Media group I learned invaluable specifics of juggling multiple clients, managing expectations, professional development, the importance of asking the right questions, preproduction, and project management in a fast paced, client focused, heavily critiqued work flow and output.

I've collaborated with businesses that have been a pillar of the Asheville Community for decades, before I was born, as well as small businesses just starting out. I understand my talents, and learned how to implement them, be adaptable and prepared always to all lighting situations. Most of the time, in this industry you only get one chance at getting the perfect shot, which can apply pressure. After all these years, and coming prepared for anything, I no longer feel these pressures, yet the excitement and passion remains. That's how I knew this is is what I was meant to do!

Connect with me in an email, or call, and we can quickly decide if we are a good fit. If not I have an extensive professional list of photographers who I can quickly refer you to for any reason. ie. comparability or budget on either side.

For bigger projects/budgets I often bring them in with my jobs to have two photographers to double the outputs while maintaining the same time cost on your end!