Welcome to the

Mountain Memories Blog!

This blog is dedicated to the everyday photographer, small business owner and hard working mother who tries to better themselves and the lives of those around them. This space is for those whose passion is photography, for those who live to capture the moments that must be preserved and shared. Portraits of loved ones, memories made concrete, milestones and the simpler stepping stones of routine that in the day-to-day grind seem dull and mundane, spring to life and shine when time grants perspective, and we realize how fast it all goes by.

This blog invites you to slow down and be still, to look around and recognize what you’d
normally take for granted, who you’d normally take for granted, and to realize that even the
simplest of moments now can one day spark an avalanche of memories.

Capturing the love and laughter of families is not just my passion; it’s my art. Through the lens, I freeze moments that tell your unique story, creating timeless treasures for generations to come, right here in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

My name is Whitney, owner and photographer for Whitney Jo Photography. I have a job, a husband, a family, and friends I’ve made from growing up in the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. And while I might have chosen so many opportunities to feed my passion of photography from such an amazing place filled with gorgeous landscapes and teeming wildlife, I find myself ever drawn to the people that either call these mountains their home or those who choose to visit this paradise when they earn some free time.

This blog is a celebratory space for those seeking to live in the moment and capture the
experience. From finding that little known spot that no one knows about to what to wear on a
shoot downtown, we’ll explore what it’s like to capture memories from both sides of the lens in
an effort to live life in the now and cherish every moment while it lasts.