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Some love stories really do feel like they’re written in the stars — and Mykala and Zerion’s is one of them. ✨These two first met all the way back in fourth grade, and over the years, their bond has grown into something truly special. They’ve been dating on and off since those early days, but […]

East Tennessee, Flowers, Knoxville Botanical Gardens, Prom

September 1, 2025

A Fairy Tale Evening: Mykala and Zerion’s Prom Night

Romantic Prom Night
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I had the pleasure of photographing the Ehrenberg family during their visit to the Smoky Mountains — all the way from Wisconsin! This sweet family was such a joy to work with, and their session had all the makings of a perfect mountain memory. As we made our way up to the location, it was […]

East Tennessee, Family, Family Photos, Foothills Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains

August 28, 2025

Ehrenberg Family | Smoky Mountain Vacation Session

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I recently had the honor of photographing the Flietstra family during a very special trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. They were celebrating Craig and Kathy’s 50th wedding anniversary — such an incredible milestone! Craig actually reached out to me ahead of time to make sure we captured some special photos of the grandparents with […]

East Tennessee, Family, Family Photos, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains, Kids, Smoky Mountains

August 25, 2025

Flietstra Family – 50th Anniversary Celebration in the Smokies

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The Young Family came all the way from Arkansas to vacation in the Smokies, and I was lucky enough to spend an evening with them capturing some memories! We met up in Greenbrier, one of my favorite river spots, and it ended up being the perfect location for their session. With the summer heat in […]

East Tennessee, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains, Greenbriar, Vacation Photos

August 21, 2025

Young Family | Smoky Mountain Family Session in Greenbrier

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Some love stories feel like they’re written by the mountains themselves — full of adventure, joy, and quiet, breathtaking moments. Brandon and Summer’s story is exactly that. From high school sweethearts to best friends and now, fiancés, their journey has been nothing short of magical. Brandon and Summer first met in high school, quickly becoming […]

Couple Photos, East Tennessee, Engagement, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains, Proposal, Surprise Proposal

August 18, 2025

A Love Story in the Mountains: Brandon’s Surprise Proposal to Summer

Surprise Spring Proposal at Gatlinburg Overlook
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There’s just something extra special about extended families vacationing together—and the Regan family brought all the fun, love, and energy for their session in the Smokies! We met up on a very hot summer day, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at their smiles. This whole crew embraced the heat, the wind, and the […]

East Tennessee, Family, Family Photos, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains, Kids, Smoky Mountains, Vacation Photos

August 14, 2025

Regan Family | Smoky Mountain Vacation Session📍 Great Smoky Mountains

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There are days that feel like they were pulled straight from a dream, and our session with the Millers at Oakes Farm was exactly that. Between the endless rows of vibrant tulips and the blue Smoky Mountain skies, every moment felt full of color, light, and joy — the perfect way to celebrate Grayson’s second […]

East Tennessee, Flowers, Kids, Spring, Tulip Festival

August 11, 2025

Grayson’s Second Birthday at the Oakes Farm Tulip Festival

Tulip Festival Corryton TN
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Some moments feel like they’re straight out of a movie—and Kyle’s proposal to Jillian was exactly that. It was a hot, humid day here in the Smokies, and the river was buzzing with people trying to cool off. But with a little luck and some strategic timing, we managed to find a quiet little spot […]

Couple Photos, East Tennessee, Engagement, Proposal, Smoky Mountains

August 7, 2025

Kyle & Jillian’s Smoky Mountain Proposal 💍

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There’s something extra special about photographing a wedding when you already feel like part of the family. My 2025 wedding season kicked off with the sweetest celebration — the wedding of John and Audrey. I’ve known Audrey’s mom for several years now, and after photographing John and Audrey’s engagement session (which turned out so adorable), […]

East Tennessee, Events, Family, Wedding

August 4, 2025

A Beautiful Start to 2025: John & Audrey’s Wedding

Wedding Great Smoky Mountains
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I didn’t quite make it in time to officially offer mini sessions in the lavender fields this year, but I couldn’t let the season slip by without capturing a few dreamy moments among the blooms. So I gathered a few of my favorite models and headed out to one of the most beautiful spots around […]

East Tennessee, Family Photos, Flowers, Great Smoky Mountains, Kids, Mini Session

July 31, 2025

Lavender Field Magic | Smoky Mountains Photography

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