George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners playing at the Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans is always a good time! 

This group brings the New Orleans funk to life at this quintessential, signature, legendary musical sanctuary in the heart of the city. They usually play there on Monday for their ‘jam’ nights that they go into with no set list with the goal to fun playing together usually to a packed house full of regulars that come to see them. If you are in New Orleans on a Monday night, go catch them at the Maple Leaf. I’d be there on Monday evenings if I wasn’t in the mountains.

It has been so much fun getting to work with these talented musicians a few times so far this year. Loved getting to photograph them at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company – Mills River in January and over the moon to have gotten to catch them on their home turf for this Monday night Maple Leaf gig.

Huge thanks to the awesome people at the Maple Leaf and to Chris Adkins Terrence “Groove Guardian” Houston Michael Lemmler George Porter Jr. Extra shout out Joe Kalb for always doing such a great job with their audio – always sounds so good!

Cannot wait until I get to catch them play again soon!  Laissez les bons temps rouler!

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Have you ever met one of those couples that radiate that once in a lifetime kind of loves? Gabby and Devon have that kind of love. I am so lucky to have gotten to photograph and witness that kind of deep connection while photographing them together. This sweet couple grew up on the same street, and the groom was the bride's brother's best friend; she was the older sister that he had a crush on. It took years for them to reconnect, get to know each other again, and fall in love. Once they were together, they never looked back. Scroll to the end of the photos to read Gabby's version of their story. They are the sweetest! Love this couple so much!

They were married by the bride's grandfather, surrounded by loving family and friends at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure on a spectacularly clear day. Their wedding celebration was bursting with so much love and energy. The floral arrangements by Occasions by Emily were just stunning, featuring sunflowers and the prettiest variety of fall inspired flowers. The team from Jumping Jukebox made everything sound great and kept that dance floor packed during the reception. That honestly may have been one of the most fun dance parties at a wedding that I've experienced. The bridesmaids and ladies all looked extra fabulous with the help of Southern Couture Salon. Short Street Cakes made the most delicious cake and cupcakes. Rumbling Bald was a fabulous venue for the ceremony and reception, and the on site team handled the catering wonderfully.

It was truly an honor to capture the magic of this special day for the most wonderful people! I love getting to photograph weddings and celebrations, working together to make it extra fun for my couples, their families, and guests. If you have a celebration coming up, reach out and we could have this much fun capturing the love on your day.

The bride, Gabby, shares some of their story: "Everyone always asks a couple, “how did you two meet”? I can’t answer that question simply in a sentence or two because it’s complicated. We didn’t meet but rather we re-met each other after not keeping in touch for 6 years. Devon and I grew up across the street from each other. I have known him since I was 7 and he was 5. Devon was also my brother’s best friend. He had a crush on me while we were growing up but he was too young for me at the time. It wasn’t until I moved home for a short period of time after living in NYC that we reconnected and realized that something had changed between us. I didn’t see him as just my younger brother’s best friend but someone I could love and be loved by. He asked if I would take a chance with him and try a long distance relationship. So for 2.5 years, we called each other daily, mailed letters, visited each other every other weekend, trying to beat the odds of long distance relationships. I passed my LCSW social work exam and we finally could move and live together. We came to visit Asheville and immediately knew this was where we were meant to be. So Devon left the only place he’s ever called home and I left NYC again to live with the love of my life. And we haven’t looked back. We have been building a new life here together and continue to fall in love daily. Devon got on one knee the day before my birthday last year asking for me to be his wife and I haven’t been more sure of anything. So how did we meet? I guess the simple answer is we were neighbors and childhood friends who fell in love." - Gabby

Is that not the most adorable love story ever?! Thank you for checking out some of their photos and reading their story. Loved being their photographer!

Congrats to Gabby and Devon and best wishes for all that is yet to come!

Photographer: Camilla Calnan Photography
Venue: Rumbling Bald
Bridal Gown from: Best Bride Prom & Tux; altered by: Sugar Cane Studios
Bridesmaids dresses: David’s Bridal 
Groomsmen styled by: Men's Wearhouse
Hair and Makeup: Southern Couture Salon
Florist: Michelle Nelson with Occasions by Emily
MC/DJ: Shawn from Jumping Jukebox
Cake: Short Street Cakes

Kirk and Rae love to travel. For their anniversary each year, they go to a destination that they love, enjoy the best that area has to offer, and make a point to schedule a photo session to mark the occasion. This year brought them to the mountains near Asheville, North Carolina, and I was so glad I was the person that got to photograph them. It was fun to take a little adventure getting to photograph them in some beautiful spots. The huge love and fun energy between this couple was palatable, making our time together extra awesome and their photos extra special.

Wishing this happy couple the best for all the adventures, travels, and many many years of wedded bliss ahead! I hope we get to go play again someday!

Photographer: Camilla Calnan Photography

Location: in the mountains near Asheville, North Carolina

Gabby and Devon are getting married this month! This couple's engagement session with their adorable pup was just the sweetest! Cannot wait for their big day soon at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure!

Huge thanks to Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast Inn - Asheville, NC for letting us come play on your lovely property and to Mountaineer Motor Tours for bringing the Model T out for some awesome photo ops.

I love this time of year with all the engagement and family sessions, weddings, elopements, events, and adventures ahead! If you have something special coming up or someone special you need photos captured with, I would love to help you get photos you love from these once in a lifetime moments. 

Photographer: Camilla Calnan Photography

Location: Pinecrest BnB Asheville

Model T: Mountaineer Motor Tours

Sarah and Rohit had the most wonderful destination wedding at Rumbling Bald at Lake Lure. The groom’s family traveled from India, just in time before COVID halted travel for a bit. It was a beautiful day for their lakeside gazebo wedding. From the moment I captured their first look, I knew I was photographing that one-in-a-million true love. This couple’s sweet way with each other and the caring way they interact with their family and friends says so much about what amazing people they are. It is always an honor to get to be a couple’s wedding photographer, but when the bride and groom are this awesome, it makes it even more special. I hope you enjoy a glimpse of Sarah and Rohit’s wedding day!

All the best to this awesome couple! Wishing them a lifetime of happiness ahead!

Photography: Camilla Calnan Photography

Venue: Rumbling Bald Resort, Lake Lure, NC