Some sessions just mean a little more, and this one is definitely one of them 🤍 I’ve had the absolute joy of photographing this sweet family through so many of their biggest milestones—starting with their engagement, then their wedding, and now getting to capture the anticipation of their second baby. Watching families grow right in […]

When Julie first reached out about her family session, she knew exactly where she wanted to go — Cades Cove. And honestly, I can never argue with that choice! It’s one of the most iconic spots in the Smokies, and it always delivers the most beautiful backdrops. I’ll admit, I was a little nervous about […]

Andrea and Floyd chose the Smoky Mountains for their wedding weekend, and it could not have been a more perfect setting for such a meaningful day. Surrounded by their adorable family, they rented a gorgeous mountain cabin that gave them everything they needed — including the most beautiful, intimate spot for their ceremony. From the […]

Some sessions are calm and quiet… and then there are sessions like the Petka family’s — full of movement, laughter, and boys who are always on the go. This one was pure chaos in the very best way. As someone who is very partial to photographing boys, this session felt right up my alley. These […]

There’s something extra special about families who show up with full hearts and positive attitudes — even after a long drive — and the Ranson family did exactly that. They drove several hours straight to meet me for an early morning session on the Foothills Parkway, and from the very start, it was clear this […]

The Smoky Mountains have a way of bringing families together, and the English family’s session was a perfect example of that. Visiting all the way from California, they chose the Smokies as the backdrop for their family memories, and I’m so glad they did. As a boy mom myself, I instantly connected with this session. […]

Some sessions stay with you long after you pack up your camera — and Penny and Jimmy’s vow renewal was absolutely one of those days. Penny and Jimmy celebrated 50 years of marriage with a heartfelt vow renewal planned with so much love by their daughters. The original plan was to use their rental cabin […]

The Loyet family traveled from Missouri to spend time together in the Great Smoky Mountains, and I’m so glad they chose to document their trip with a family photo session. From the moment we started, this session was filled with genuine joy, laughter, and kids being exactly who they are. This truly felt like twin […]

Some sessions just feel easy from the very beginning, and the Teckenbrock family’s session in Gatlinburg was exactly that. From the moment we met up, I knew this one was going to be special. This adorable crew had some of the best‑behaved, most positive kids I’ve worked with in a long time. They were up […]

Some sessions feel extra special, and Shaye and Dawson’s senior session in Cades Cove was definitely one of those. From the location to the timing to their easygoing personalities, everything came together in the best way possible. Shaye had her heart set on a Cades Cove senior photo session from the very beginning. The wide […]