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September 14, 2026

I will forever love a couples session that feels like you’re just hanging out together. I just happen to be there with a camera! Katie and Shawn’s session was exactly that. We spent the evening outside, had the prettiest light coming through the trees, and took our time exploring and having fun with it. And […]

August 28, 2026

When you think about wedding photos, you might immediately picture golden hour or outdoor portraits. But good light can be found indoors too, and sometimes it can create some of the most interesting photos in your gallery. This content day at Sunday Studios in Knoxville, Tennessee was the perfect chance to play around with indoor […]

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 […]

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 […]

April 30, 2026

Planning a proposal with a photographer doesn’t have to be complicated, and Michael proved just that! All proposals are special, but this one felt like a full-on movie moment! Michael planned a surprise proposal in the mountains for Ana, and she had no idea. What made it even better? Ana ended up hiking in the […]