--- title: "Marilynn Kay Photography — Photographers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/marilynn-kay-photography-pfvwus-pf~277988655 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~277988655.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Marilynn Kay Photography" category: ["Photographers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7293ad11061ea911_9150-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Asheville, North Carolina 28748, United States" latitude: 35.6498 longitude: -82.7106 phone: "(828) 226-8674" website: http://www.marilynnkayphotography.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 31 last_updated: 2026-08-20 --- # Marilynn Kay Photography Original Houzz profile: [Marilynn Kay Photography](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/marilynn-kay-photography-pfvwus-pf~277988655) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Photographers - **Location:** Asheville, NC - **Serves:** Asheville, Woodfin, Weaverville, Canton, West Canton, Candler, Leicester, We travel anywhere - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Houzz Photographer - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Marilynn Kay Photography's work is known for the beautiful lighting in our images. Every shot is perfectly exposed with detail in both the highlights (think "windows") and shadows. Enhanced windows, sky replacements, and fires in fireplaces and fire pits are all provided as part of our service and you'll never see shadows created by flash! Our photos have appeared on the cover of many magazines, on TV, and featured on zillow.com, The Wall Street Journal and other publications. ### Services Provided - Architectural Photography - Interior Design Photography - Real Estate Photography ### Areas Served - Asheville - Woodfin - Weaverville - Canton - West Canton - Candler - Leicester - We travel anywhere ### Typical Job Cost Cost depends on several factors. Please call or email marilynn@marilynnkayphotography.com for a quote. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Marilynn Kay Photography | | Address | Asheville, North Carolina 28748, United States | | Phone | (828) 226-8674 | | Website | http://www.marilynnkayphotography.com | | Followers on Houzz | 31 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Marilynn Kay Photography](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/marilynn-kay-photography-pfvwus-pf~277988655) - **Website:** http://www.marilynnkayphotography.com - **Phone:** (828) 226-8674 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - We are fortunate to have photographed the 2006 HGTV Dream Home and the current highest-priced home on the market in the state of North Carolina. - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Showhomes Ashville Western NC, Jan. 2016** > Showhomes of Western NC loves it when Marilyn Kay is the photographer for the homes we've staged for our Clients! Marilyn's work has a very distinctive look, one that she works hard to create, both on-site and off-site with all of her edits. > > It is a pleasure to work with Marilyn Kay Photography. **★★★★★ — Doris Longworth, Nov. 2015** > Marilynn is a consummate professional in her photography of our residential real estate listings. Our sellers are always amazed at how beautifully their home photographs, when Marilynn does it!! She is always on time and flexible enough to work with our crazy schedules. She is our "go-to" photographer. **★★★★★ — Carol Elizabeth Pennell REALTOR Asheville NC, Oct. 2015** > As one strives to be the best in the business, surround yourself by proven excellence! Marilynn Kay is the strongest member of my team! Working closely together, she understands what I desire from architectural photography and delivers each and every time! More often than not, Marilynn's stunning photographs are the reason the house sells and closes strong! > Carol Elizabeth Pennell > Beverly-Hanks & Associates > Asheville, North Carolina **★★★★★ — Blue Lotus Home Designs, LLC, Oct. 2015** > Marilynn Kay and I met through a local Real Estate agent. I was furnishing and staging a property and Marylynn photographed this property. Immediately, I saw her focus and eye for detail. She chooses the perfect angles in each room, always highlighting the positive architectural features of each project. Then, I was so impressed by her editing skills, adding flames to the fireplace and twinkling the lighting using the latest photoshop feature. The results were impressive, brilliant, dramatic and crisp! They practically pop off the screen. > > I use Marilynn Kay Photography to document every interior design project because you never have a second chance for a great first impression! ## Selected projects - [Biltmore Forest](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/biltmore-forest-pj-vj~1360435) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 32 - Description: This home was recently featured on Zillow as being the highest priced home currently on the market in North Carolina, listed at $10,750,000. An elegant French chateau constructed of 3" thick limestone and the utmost quality styled for today. A complete Roman Spa, entertainment area with card room, kitchen, pool, wine tasting room and theater entertain guests and owners regally. Formal rooms abound including a very special oak bar. There are 4 full kitchens, and 4 garages. - [Whispering Wind](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whispering-wind-pj-vj~1389492) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - [Hendersonville, NC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hendersonville-nc-pj-vj~1370129) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [Fairview NC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fairview-nc-pj-vj~1370035) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [Black Mountain NC Craftsman Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/black-mountain-nc-craftsman-home-pj-vj~1409205) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - Description: Stunning craftsman home with uncommon quality and attention to detail! Kitchen with wood and granite counters, 6-burner gas range, & breakfast bar, keeping room w/fireplace. Vaulted ceilings upstairs, private bath in each bedroom. Apartment over garage for rental or guests. - [Traditional home in Arden, NC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-home-in-arden-nc-pj-vj~1396694) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - Description: Open floor plan, gourmet kitchen with granite and stainless KitchenAid appliances and breakfast nook. Master is on main level with dual vanities, jet tub, water closet, large walk-in closet. Additional guest room/bath on main. Extensive crown molding and finishing touches. - [North Asheville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-asheville-pj-vj~1401858) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/marilynn-kay-photography-pfvwus-pf~277988655) ## Ideabooks - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56218327/list/bathrooms) — 16 ideas - [Wine Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56231478/list/wine-rooms) — 5 ideas - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56155389/list/kitchens) — 4 ideas - [Decks, Porches, and Patios](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56156914/list/decks-porches-and-patios) — 5 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/marilynnkay) ## Community Q&A **Q: House plans** *(in Photo Questions)* Where did you get the house plans? Is it online? Beautiful ! A: I'm the photographer so I don't know anything about the house plans. Sorry. **Q: who makes the dining room table** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sorry, I can't help with that. I'm the photographer. **Q: What is this paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sorry but I don't know. I only photographed it. Thanks. **Q: Question .....** *(in Photo Questions)* Surely this is not a home. A museum, perhaps? A: No, it is a home:-) It's the highest priced home currently on the market in North Carolina. **Q: What is the wall color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sorry but I'm the photographer, not the painter, so I couldn't tell you. It's a nice color though, isn't it? **Q: Paint color** *(in Photo Questions)* Please what is the brand and color on the walls and trim? Thanks A: I wish I could answer both your questions, but I'm just the photographer so I wouldn't know. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-20.*