self portrait of Asheville, NC music photographer Sandlin Gaither

Sandlin Gaither is an Asheville-based photographer with over two decades in the business, known for intimate, character-driven portraits and colorful documentary work.


 Sandlin's work includes portraits of more than 500 musical acts, along with studio and environmental portraits of performers, writers, chefs, artists, and creatives whose work has left a lasting mark on American culture.


Sandlin’s photography has appeared in major national and international publications, across album artwork, editorial features, exhibitions, and long-form documentary projects.


Sandlin works by private commission, creating portraits for individuals who value collaboration, discretion, and images built to endure. He accepts a limited number of projects each year.