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July 31, 2026

FILED IN: Weddings

If you’re recently engaged, you’ve probably started asking yourself one of the biggest questions: When should we get married? The good news? There really isn’t a wrong answer, especially here in East Tennessee. One of my favorite things about photographing weddings around Knoxville and the Smoky Mountains is getting to experience every season. Whether we’re chasing spring […]

July 17, 2026

Let’s Talk About the Little Details You’ve spent months choosing every little detail for your wedding day, so let’s make sure they’re remembered! Your flat lay is a collection of all those meaningful pieces that helped bring your vision to life. From your invitations to your rings and everything in between, these photos become some […]

July 12, 2026

If you’re stressing about what to wear for engagement photos, take a breath, it doesn’t have to be complicated. The best outfits are the ones that feel like you, just slightly elevated. Think neutral tones, simple textures, and pieces you feel comfortable moving in. You don’t need to match perfectly! Coordinating outfits for couples photos […]

July 3, 2026

You Don’t Need a Special Occasion to Be in Front of the Camera Not every photo session has to celebrate an engagement, graduation, or birthday. Sometimes the best reason to book a portrait session is because you’ve always wanted to. Maybe you’ve had a Pinterest board full of inspiration for years, found the coolest vintage […]

June 19, 2026

It’s Not About Looking Like A Model If you’ve ever wondered how to get photos that feel like your Pinterest board, you’re definitely not alone. One of the most common things I hear from couples before a session is, “I love these photos on Pinterest, but I have no idea how people make them look […]

June 5, 2026

When you think about putting on your wedding dress for the first time, you probably imagine it happening on your wedding day. But what if you could enjoy that experience without the nerves, the timeline, or the excitement of a hundred other things happening around you? That is exactly why taking bridal portraits before your […]

May 27, 2026

If you’ve ever tried to plan a full photo session with kids, you already know…attention spans are short, energy is unpredictable, and things don’t always go as planned. That’s exactly why mini sessions work so well for families! Mini sessions are shorter, more relaxed, and designed to keep things moving. Instead of asking kids to […]

May 22, 2026

You don’t need to know what you’re doing to get photos you love If you’re feeling a little nervous about your engagement session, you’re in really good company. Almost every couple I work with shows up saying some version of “we’re awkward in photos” or “we never know what to do.” And honestly, that’s exactly […]

May 9, 2026

A little love note to Knoxville venues If you’re dreaming up your wedding day in Knoxville, you’re already off to the sweetest start, and searching for the best wedding venues in Knoxville is often the first step in bringing that vision to life. This city is full of charm, soft mountain views, and venues that […]

May 2, 2026

cap and gown graduation photo

Graduation season always sneaks up, and suddenly you’re thinking, wait… we should probably take photos. And you absolutely should! A graduation session is about more than just the cap and gown, it’s about marking a huge life transition. Whether it’s high school or college, this season deserves to be documented in a way that actually […]