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

Each year I look forward to photographing the Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum! As the temperatures drop and the edit queue is full of weddings, portraits, corporate, commercial, events, and adventures, capturing Winter Lights has become the best holiday tradition. I am so glad I wrapped a session just in time to make the last hour of the preview night last week! It was a perfect night to walk through some of this year's displays and take it all in. It is spectacular! Each year has gotten better and this year is no exception so be sure to go check it out!

Visit the click here to visit the Winter Lights page on the NC Arboretum site for more information about tickets and event info. 

Photography: Camilla Calnan Photography

Location: Linville Falls Overlook Trail

When the stars align, magical things happen. A lot of stars had to align to make a long standing dream for Bob Jordan’s debut album to become a reality. I am so grateful that things worked out for me to photograph Bob Jordan and the talented musicians that joined him in the studio recording his debut album. It is an honor to share some of his story, a selection of the photos, and pictures of a hard to get printed copy of the album, “If this Dream Stands”.

Bob is a singer-songwriter that dreamed of being John Lennon after seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show as a kid. He began writing these songs 10 years ago and it took meeting the right musicians to bring it to life. With the support of a group of talented musicians and the inspiring space to record, the dream became a reality with the album being released in August 2022. The album was recorded and mastered at Seclusion Hill Music in Asheville, North Carolina.

Bob’s folky-rock guitar led songs inspire memories of the great music of the 60’s with an updated yet nostalgic feel. I have really enjoyed listening to this album! It was such a pleasure to get to hear the early versions evolve into the mastered versions on the final versions. I cannot wait to get to see him perform later this year – December 4 at Whitehorse Black Mountain. Excited to see how it all evolves as his dream becomes reality!

If you want to check out his music or purchase for download click here or click here for the amazon link.

Photography: Camilla Calnan Photography

Musician/Songwriter: Bob Jordan Music

Recording Studio/Location: Seclusion Hill, Asheville, NC

CD Printing/Distribution: CD Baby

The Asheville Symphony in the park 2022 is happening this evening, and I realize that I never shared the photos from last year's amazing performance. We are so lucky to have this awe-inspiring opportunity to see the symphony in the middle of downtown.

I hope you enjoy seeing a bit of the lovely evening from last year.  

Photography: Camilla Calnan Photography

Location: McGuire Green, Pack Square Park, Downtown Asheville, NC

Performers: Asheville Symphony