Otherworldly Elopement on Max Patch
Trelley and Derek wanted to get married privately in one of the most beautiful places in Western North Carolina, As her photographer, I offered a few locations with different pros and cons. All sharing the same pro; scenic, beautiful, majestic, stunning. They landed on my personal favorite, Max Patch.
Max Patch has a flat plain on the top with an incredible 360-degree mountain view. Max Patch is a 4,629-foot tall Mountain, with a steady hike up to the top with loads of different types of plants and flowers.
On this day, the weather was perfect. Butterflies and bees were buzzing, birds were soaring behind us, and the sun was beaming the perfect shades of orange.
Eloping with their dog on Max Patch Mountain in North Carolina
Trelley and Derek wanted to get married privately in one of the most beautiful places in Western North Carolina, As her photographer, I offered a few locations with different pros and cons. All sharing the same pro; scenic, beautiful, majestic, stunning. They landed on my personal favorite, Max Patch.
Eloping with their dog on Max Patch Mountain in North Carolina
Max Patch has a flat plain on the top with an incredible 360-degree mountain view. Max Patch is a 4,629-foot tall Mountain, with a steady hike up to the top with loads of different types of plants and flowers.
Celebrating their elopement on Max Patch Mountain in Western North Carolina
On this day, the weather was perfect. Butterflies and bees were buzzing, birds were soaring behind us, and the sun was beaming the perfect shades of orange.
Tattoo’s and Mountains
The blue ridge mountains, blue hair, tattoos, and above all, their love. This couples session was so beautiful from the vibrant ferns in the pine forest and the abundant foliage on top of black balsam knob. Adventuring to these places is a dream come true.
Black Balsam Knob off the Blue Ridge Parkway is always beautiful, but especially when it is at its peak lushness in the summer. I met Laura and David at the bottom in the Pine Forest. The greens were so vibrant with the sun’s golden glow highlighting the ferns.
I couldn’t be more excited that Laura was rocking her teal | blue hair with the blue ridge mountains behind her. It was a sight to be seen. As sunset began the moon begged to be documented. I am so glad we made it happen with this couple’s session.
otters and cougars
Nature Center Couples Photoshoot
Couple looking at the Otters at the Western North Carolina Nature Center
It was about 29 degrees with sprinkles of snow in the air. We were the only people besides the staff, animals, and one other brave family on this frigid day. Most of the animals were sleeping or hidden away to keep themselves bundled and warm. We were very fortunate to flirt and play with the otters from behind the glass. It amazes me that they can with stand such temperatures and flourish in the extremes. There is something so mysterious about the cold that draws me into it, it’s as if it has it’s own soundtrack to its silence. Even though most people would have stayed home, I am thankful for the chilling adventure.
Family watching the cougar at the Western North Carolina Nature Center
