For the first time ever, we are having a bad day on TWR. With deep sadness we have learned that one of our favorite photographers, Tracy Turpen, passed away in Asheville. Her body of work, a phenomenal collection of iconic images that are rife with emotion. It has been a pleasure to feature a number of her weddings. More over, it was a true honor to have known her. Tracy found beauty everywhere. One of her many gifts was her brilliant work as a photographer and sharing that beauty with the world. She will be undoubtably and irreplaceably missed.
See Kate and Kyle’s amazing Day After photo session by Tracy Turpen.
Photographs by Tracy Turpen
Wedding Planning and Cooridination: WED
Wedding and Reception Venue: Palmetto Bluff
See more of Tracy Turpen’s work featured on The Wedding Row here.
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our heartfelt prayers go out to tracy’s family, her little boy, and her fiance. she was way too young to leave.
So sad to hear of tracy’s passing. It is a huge loss to our community and she will be sorely missed.
My heart goes out to her family. such a loss of beautiful talent and beautiful life.
So incredibly sad to hear of tracy’s passing. I had the opportunity to work with her on this event that is highlighted. Her family will be in my prayers!
Such a tragedy. I’d seen her work here and on other sites (as well as on her own, accompanied by french tunes), and I can imagine she was as vibrant in person as her breathtaking images convey. My heart aches for her son, fiance and family.
Although I didn’t know Tracy, I am so sad to hear that she is gone. Yet, her images still make me smile.
I’m stunned and so sad – I loved Tracy’s work, and followed her story. My heart is breaking for her little boy tonight…
I miss her dearly. I was her intern for 2010 and she taught me a lot more than how to take a photo. The photography world has lost a gem.
the community indeed prospered because of tracy’s vision. An inspiration to us all. she is sadly missed to never be replaced, rememberedvividly for setting the bar for so many of us.
I appreciate all the kind words about my love. I will miss her dearly and I know she Inspired and touched many people’s Lives. Thank you twr
I am so so sad to hear about Tracy’s passing… My heart has been aching all day as I read the news on your blog earlier, Della. Tracy was a truly incredible person and her photography captured moments in a way That No other photographer could even come closE to… I was her graphic designer and the short time I spent with Tracy was a time I will never forget. She was truly a magical person. My heart goes out to Tyler her fiancé, evander her son and her warm wonderful family… You will truly be missed my friend…
Such a tragic loss…a wonderfully talented photographer.
Wow, I am so sorry to hear this, such a very, very talented photographer, my CONDOLENCES to her family.
Tracy photographed my wedding in 2008. she will always be remebered. I am so sad tonight to hear about her passing. words cannot describe how beautiful of a person i found her to be. her family is in my prayers.
She was a precious gift and it was always a pleasure to work with tracy. what Talent she possessed and her ability to Captured and shared joy in such a quiet and unique vantage point! it was a joy to be in her presence and I am so sad to hear of her passing. I pray for peace for her family and She will be missed by so many.