The Biltmore on Film

 

 

"The Biltmore on Film" is an ongoing documentary project. I plan to document the Biltmore only using film cameras during different seasons of the year.

The Biltmore Estate is a unique place for our family - we come here to explore with our toddler, exercise, have family picnics, eat ice cream, go to the park, and photograph engagement sessions and more. The Biltmore Estate, is the largest privately-owned house in the United States. With a staggering 178,926 square feet, this grand mansion still belongs to the Vanderbilt family. There is a lot of interesting history to be learned about the Biltmore Estate and the Vanderbilt family.

The Biltmore has European architecture design by Richard Morris Hunt who got his inspiration from the French Renaissance châteaux. Who doesn't If you are a wedding photographer you should be stay around. This makes the Biltmore one of our top locations on the list for weddings, engagements, and family photography.


However, aside from wedding photography this is more of a personal project with the purpose to slow down from weddings and photograph with a documentary approach.

I've notice the Biltmore Estate is always changing, which makes it more interesting to document every time. The landscapes on the gardens, all the different trees and the light in different times of the year. The Biltmore and film go so well together, they're both are filled with character and a timeless essence, which goes perfect with the grain, tones, and colors of film photography.


I will continue to update this blog as I take more photos through the year. Excited to see how the Biltmore is going to look in the fall and if we get some snow this winter. For now, enjoy this mini gallery of film photos of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC.


This is an ongoing project that will turn into a photo book. If you want to stay up to date on this project send an email. These photos will be available for purchase soon, for now enjoy the process.


-Juan


Juan and Emily are Asheville wedding photographers documenting the moments between you and the people you love most on film and digital.

 

Photo of a light outside the Biltmore Estate doors
Historic black and white photograph of an ornate building entrance with twin cupolas and dormer windows from early 1900s.
Rows of corn stretch across a rural field bordered by a wooden fence and forested hills in the background.
Rustic wooden shelter frame against golden sunset in open field.
Classic white stone garden statue depicting a graceful female figure in draped clothing against a wooden structure backdrop.
Photo of the Biltmore Estate house during the fall with yellow tress around the house.
Autumn trees with golden foliage reflect perfectly in still lake waters during fall season.
Sun streams through gothic stone arches as visitors enjoy mountain views from castle balcony.
People eating at the Biltmore estate cafe during the summer time.
Photo of a tourist taking a photo in front of the Biltmore Estate House.
White marble statues on pedestals line a manicured garden path with green lawns and trees at a formal estate.
Gothic archway entrance of a cream-colored historic mansion with ornate architectural details and pointed dormer window.
Majestic stone mansion with Gothic architecture and manicured grounds.
Dramatic doorway with arched window and streaming sunlight in dark hallway.
Stone lion statue guards the courtyard of a historic European-style mansion.
Vintage staircase with ornate iron railing and window light in moody film photography.
Stone wall with decorative architectural elements and potted plants along a curved pathway in a garden setting.
Landscape photo of the Biltmore Estate House on film photography
Green foliage and plants grow along a coastal cliff edge overlooking calm turquoise waters.
Person sitting by river bank with bare trees on autumn afternoon.
Delicate tree branches with autumn leaves hang over a calm reflective lake surface.
Stone wall with arched niches and decorative balustrade overlooks a grassy area in a park setting.
Horses running at the Biltmore Estate.
People eating next to the Biltmore estate house
Stone wall overlooks a scenic green valley with rolling hills and forest-covered mountains in the background.
Silhouettes against large windows at sunset in dark interior space.
Grand curved staircase with decorative iron railings in historic building.
A majestic stone castle with Gothic architecture features ornate windows and a turret under cloudy skies.
Majestic chateau with ornate Christmas tree display on its front lawn during winter.
Serene garden path winding through lush green trees and landscaping.
View through stone archway of historic European building with white facade and ornate architectural details in sunlight.
White vintage-style trolley bus parked on green lawn in a park setting.
Outdoor cafe patio with wrought iron furniture against stone building facade in warm sunlit ambiance.
View of Biltmore Estate mansion through stone archway with manicured lawn in foreground in Asheville, North Carolina.
Photo of a Bmw 2002 driving in front of the Biltmore estate shot on film photography.
Two horses graze in a grassy field surrounded by tall pine trees on an overcast day.
Rustic wooden gazebo with pointed roof overlooking a tranquil pond in wooded setting.

 

To be continued....