Melissa and Brad Are Engaged | Jump Off Rock Engagement Session, Asheville, NC

I have a deep love of the {Appalachian Mountains} – the romanticism of the peaks repeating and repeating until they fade in the distance, the way the mist clings to them like an embrace.  As a child, my parents used to throw us in the car and take off for long drives down the {Blue Ridge Parkway} stopping at overlook after overlook and hiking through the laurel.  This place touches a chord deep within me that sing “home” and I have been trying to {capture it} for years.

Brad and Melissa are lucky enough to live in this beautiful landscape and we couldn’t have picked a more stunning locale for their E-Session.  Brad and his kids have always hiked the {Jump Off Rock} area and it has become a special place for he and Melissa.  True, it was blustery and freezing but we fought through it and got some truly beautiful shots.  The happy couple will be marrying in {Asheville, NC} in June at {Grace Episcopal Church} with their reception following at {The Crest Center}.  Congrats to the happy couple!

Traci Arney

I am an overly passionate, slightly obsessive fine art photographer who just happened to fall in love with photographing weddings. Recently I was named one of the top 50 wedding photographers in the United States. I love telling stories so I dig pretty deep into your personal story. We have a blast together and you will be blown away by my images, your prints, and your album!