Authentic Asheville is Erin McGrady, Caroline Whatley, and Maggie the adventure dog. We are freelance photographers, filmmakers, FAA-certified drone pilots, writers, content creators, and athletes. We’ve had experience working with international brands and small, local businesses. Sometimes we’re the ones photographing or filming a project and sometimes we’re the ones in the projects. Often times, it’s both. When it’s a good fit, we use our own social media channels for brand campaigns, particularly those in the outdoor industry.

Interested in learning more? Please send an email to hello@authenticasheville.com

Featured in Outside Magazine’s article Best Things to Do in Asheville, From Local Experts.

Well + Good

The Outbound Collective

Trail Runner

Outside ROAM Reports presented by Eddie Bauer

UPROXX

UPROXX

Public Lands

Talent for the outdoor retail company Public Lands’ website as shot by Camp4 Collective

Columbia Sportswear

Outdoor Industry Association

The Outbound Collective Announces Winners of Writers Residency for Underrepresented Storytellers

Mountain Xpress

Women in Business - Know Your Values

Condé Nast

Featured in an article on the 16 Best Hiking Backpacks for Women/hiking-backpacks-for-women included a recommendation and review on REI’s Trailbreak 60L pack.

Huff Post

‘This is Our Haven’: Meet the People of Asheville

Edible Asheville

Hidden Gems in Asheville - The Locals’ Guide to the 828

Asheville Date Night

• Couples of Asheville: Erin & Caroline

• 25 Asheville Instagrammers to Color Your Insta-Feed

• Free and Fun Things to Do in Asheville

  WNC Magazine

• Photo Contest Finalist 2024, 2018

  The Wilderness Society

  6 Asian and Asian American Outdoor Advocates and Conservationists Talk About Their Connection to Nature