Posts with tag: "eventphotography"
Kate and Kirk's Fleetwood's Rock-n-Roll Wedding Chapel Elopement - Asheville Wedding Photography
Thursday, July 15, 2021
By Camilla S Calnan
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Isn't it funny how life works out sometimes? Kate and Kirk knew each other as kids growing up in the same small town. After life took them in different directions for some years, they reconnected and found love in their old friendship. When the time was right, they decided to gather their closest family and friends to make it official. They chose Fleetwood's, a bar, thrift store, and rock n' roll wedding chapel in Asheville, North Carolina, for the big event. I was over the moon to be there to capture this gathering of old and new friends.

This joyful celebration was set among colorful graffiti and amazing vintage relics, it was a photographer's dream! They gathered the most fabulous people, all arrived dressed for the rock n' roll theme as requested. Kate rocked her beaded gown and leather jacket, Kirk was looking extra fly in his floral suit, setting the tone for one epic wedding! It was a blast to see two people so fully celebrating each other while being celebrated by their family and friends. It was a perfect event for this awesome couple.

I could try to write about the magic that I was honored to capture that day, but think the photos will speak more clearly than words ever could. I hope you enjoy getting to see a little bit of Kate and Kirk's most wonderful day. Wishing the happy couple all the best for what is to come!!

 
Wild Art Exhibit - NC Arboretum, Asheville, NC - Asheville photography
Monday, June 28, 2021
By Camilla S Calnan
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The North Carolina Arboretum has a must-see exhibit on display right now - Wild Art Sculpture Showcase!! This inspiring outdoor sculpture exhibition is on display until September 26, 2021. There are 18 sculptures by 17 artists that drew their inspiration from nature. The diverse styles and materials are a fitting complement to the Arboretum's ever changing gardens, exhibits, and educational offerings. This 434 acre campus has been cultivating so much in the Asheville community for over 30 years.

Camilla Calnan Photography is proud to be one of the sponsors of the Wild Art Exhibit at the NC Arboretum. The studio is a community partner along with an array of local supporters and partner businesses. I was honored that I was able to meet quite a few of the artists at the artist's opening reception, and in this post I have combined photos from the reception evening along with photos from other visits.  Hope you get to see these sculptures in person!  See below the photos for links to the artists' websites.  

Pieces & Artists:

“Big Al” by Grace Cathey

“Carp and the Acorn” by David Boyajian

“Raptor” by John W. Parker

“Leo” by Pokey Park

“Tangled Hare” by Todd Frahm

“Two Butterflies and a Moth” by Linda Pannullo

“Circumstantial Evidence” (fox) and “The Visitor” (otters) by Roger Martin

“Stillness Meets Trajectory” by Annie Mariano

“Sanctuary” by John M. Almaguer and Julia C. Burr

“The Great Monarch Migration” and “A Flock of Black Birds” by Jim Gallucci

“Hatchling” by Harry McDaniel

“Hope” by Jim Weitzel 

“Tributary” by Eli Blasko 

“Angelwing” by Susan Moffatt 

“Nesting” by Robert Coon 

“Without Them There’s No Us” by Lex Turnbull

Photography by : Camilla Calnan Photography **

**credit to Chris Bolm for the photos of me with two of the sculptures; truly appreciate all his work and so many great photos worked into lots of our posts and on the sites.

Location: NC Arboretum, Asheville, NC

Exhibit Sponsors: Asheville Citizen-Times; B.B. Barns Garden, Gift and Landscape Company; Camilla Calnan Photography; Friendship Park at Givens Estates; The Laurel of Asheville; Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty; RomanticAsheville.com Travel Guide; Smoky Mountain Living Magazine; Tryon Estates, an Acts Retirement-Life Community; and Henco North Creative Imaging.