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Through My Lens:  Bailey & McKenna

Love isn’t just a word—it’s a story. A collection of fleeting moments that, when stitched together, create something timeless. It’s the way hands instinctively find each other in a crowded room, the way laughter lingers in the air long after the joke has passed, the way a simple glance can speak a thousand unspoken words.

Bailey and McKenna’s love story is one of devotion, resilience, and a connection so deeply woven that even time itself seems to slow when they’re together. As a photographer, it’s these stories that I live to capture—the kind of love that is both beautifully ordinary and utterly extraordinary all at once.

Where It All Began
Fate has a funny way of bringing people together. For Bailey and McKenna, it started with a simple connection online—one of those seemingly small moments that would later prove to be life-changing. Through every twist, turn, and moment life tried to pull them apart, they always found their way back to each other.

Their love didn’t ignite in an instant. It was a slow burn, the kind that starts deep and steady, laying down roots before they even realized what was growing between them. Through late-night conversations and the unspoken ease of simply being near one another, they built something real—something worth holding onto.

By the time they made it official, it wasn’t a question of “if” but rather a certainty, a quiet knowing that they had found home in each other.

The Moments That Shape A Love Story
In the years that followed, Bailey and McKenna collected memories like snapshots in a photo album—each one a piece of their journey. Family trips where laughter echoed louder than the ocean waves. Holiday traditions that turned into sacred rituals. The whispered reassurances on the hard days and the celebratory embraces on the good ones.

One of the most beautiful things about their relationship is how it isn’t just about love—it’s about growth. Together, they’ve strengthened their faith, deepening their spiritual bond as much as their emotional one. They’ve learned that love isn’t just about standing side by side on the easy days but about choosing each other even when the road gets tough.

They argue. They make up. They hold each other close and remind themselves that love is always bigger than any momentary storm. That kind of devotion—the kind built on understanding, patience, and a shared belief in forever—is something truly special to witness.

What Makes Them Work
Every love story has its own rhythm, and Bailey and McKenna have found theirs in the little things. The way McKenna surprises Bailey with thoughtful gifts, the way Bailey makes even the most ordinary moments feel like magic to McKenna just by being present. Their love languages may be different, but they speak each other’s fluently, always making sure the other feels seen, cherished, and adored.

They dream together. Bailey, a talented tattoo artist, and McKenna, on the brink of launching her career as a cosmetologist, support each other’s passions with unwavering belief. They know that love isn’t just about standing still—it’s about moving forward, hand in hand, toward a future they’re building together.

And then there are their traditions—the ones that make their love story uniquely theirs. Walking through haunted woods on Halloween, basking in the glow of Christmas lights, creating memories that will one day become the stories they tell their children.

Looking Toward Forever
As they stand on the threshold of the future, Bailey and McKenna dream of the life they’ll build together—a life filled with love, laughter, and a home that feels like warmth and safety. They know that no matter where life takes them, they have something unshakable.

Their love is the kind that makes you believe in forever. And for me, as a photographer, it’s a privilege to freeze these moments in time—to capture not just how they look at each other but the way they see each other. Because love like this? It deserves to be remembered, not just in their hearts, but in images that will tell their story for generations to come.

A Love Story in Focus
Kingston Springs, TN

March 6, 2025

Bailey & McKenna