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Black Balsam Engagement on the Blue Ridge Parkway

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October 14, 2022

The Black Balsam Knob trail off of the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of my favorite spots to shoot sessions. Once you see these photos, you’ll see why! Not only does this location offer incredible panoramic views, but the walk through the Balsam fir trees is magical. With the right breeze, you can smell a hint of sweetness from the Balsam needles. So when Katie and Will were willing to head to the trail for their Black Balsam engagement session, I was thrilled! Driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of my favorite things to do. The twisting roads with a canopy of trees hanging above and the countless overlooks make this drive theraputic. I know I’ve said it countless times before, but I love living here!

Katie and Will met back in 2017 at an internship orientation while attending NC State University. Love was in the air because once they started dating, they never looked back. They are such a fun and sweet couple, it was a joy capturing their Black Balsam Engagement session at the top of the mountains. When I asked Katie what she loved about Will, she said she loved his positive outlook, his go-with-the-flow attitude, and his jokes (sometimes 😉). In turn, I asked Will what he loved about Katie, and he said he loved that she is sweet, she is driven, and how she laughs at his jokes. This two are a perfect match, and I can’t wait for their downtown Asheville wedding!

I hope you enjoyed this Black Balsam engagement session. If you want to see another engagement session with incredible views, you’ll love this post!

view from the Black Balsam Knob trail
black and white engagement photo of couple in forest
couple snuggling for engagement photos for their Black Balsam engagement
couple snuggling for engagement photos for their Black Balsam engagement
couple poses in black and white for their Black Balsam engagement photos
couple poses for their Black Balsam engagement photos
couple about to kiss with mountain views behind them
couple sits on a rock with mountain views for their Black Balsam engagement session
couple poses with mountain views for their Black Balsam engagement session
black and white photo of man holding woman for their engagement session in the woods
black and white photo of couple posing for their Black Balsam engagement session
black and white photo of couple posing for their engagement session
couple poses at dusk for their Black Balsam engagement session
Couple snuggles during their engagement session in the mountains
Couple poses at the top of Black Balsam Knob trail
man gives woman piggy back as they pose for the engagement session
man gives woman piggy back as they pose for the engagement session in black and white
Couple hugs on top of a rock for their Black Balsam engagement session
black and white photo of couple walking on a mountain trail
Engagement photo of couple with mountain views

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I’m Kathy – wedding photographer, mom of 1 daughter & 2 doodles, and avid sunset watcher. Once you’ve gotten to know a little more about me, it’ll be my turn to get to know you as too!! When I work with a couple, we usually end up feeling more like old friends by the time your wedding day arrives – which means a more relaxed, enjoyable wedding day experience for everyone. And when it comes to photo style, you’ll find your photos are vibrant and classic, in true-to-life color and timeless black and white. It’s my honor to serve joyful, authentic couples who want their wedding photos to be as timeless as their vows.

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