Asheville LGBTQ Engagement Photographer at Lookout Observatory: Kathleen and Bailey’s Anniverary

Hailing from Houston, Kathleen and Bailey made the road trip to Asheville to celebrate their first wedding anniversary, and chose to mark the moment in a way that felt both meaningful and lasting: with a couples photo session amid the mountains. I love when couples choose to celebrate milestones like this. Your wedding day is just the beginning. Documenting your love as it grows and changes over the years is such a powerful way to honor your story.

When Kathleen and Bailey reached out, they were looking for a location that was close to Asheville but still offered those sweeping mountain views Western North Carolina is known for. After talking through a few options, we landed on Lookout Observatory in North Asheville. It’s a quiet, scenic spot that gives you a sense of escape without needing to drive too far out of town, perfect for a relaxed anniversary shoot.

We met about an hour before sunset, chasing that golden light just before a round of summer storms rolled in. The breeze picked up, the sky started to shift, and the scene developed that moody feel you get just before a storm. 

Kathleen and Bailey were effortless together. From tender touches to spontaneous laughs, their connection came through so clearly in every frame.

Some of my favorite images were the ones in between poses—the little glances, the way they reached for each other without thinking, the genuine emotion that can’t be staged. It’s those candid, tender moments that tell the real story. But of course, I moved them through plenty of fun poses, too.

Whether you’re newly engaged, celebrating an anniversary, or simply want to freeze a moment in time together, sessions like this are a beautiful reminder that your love—wherever it is in its journey—is worth documenting. I’d love to help you capture it.