Some sessions touch my heart in a way that’s hard to put into words—this was one of them. When Michelle called me to schedule an engagement session with her fiancé, Ralph (aka Coach Kidd), I couldn’t have been more excited. These two are so special to me, not only because of their love story, but […]

Some photo sessions are pure sunshine, and some come with a little adventure—like the Wright family’s session in the Smoky Mountains. I arrived a little early that evening, hoping to beat the rain. For a few minutes, I thought we just might make it, but sure enough, the drops began to fall. You would think […]

One of my favorite parts of being a photographer in the Smoky Mountains is meeting families from all over who travel here to enjoy the beauty of this area. The Winter Family came all the way from Kansas for their summer vacation, and I was so excited to capture some special memories for them during […]

There are some sessions that remind me exactly why I love what I do, and my time with the Guyon Family was one of those. From the moment I pulled up to their gorgeous home and saw the wide open property we’d get to explore, I knew this was going to be special. The Guyons […]

Some photo sessions come with unexpected twists, and this one is a perfect example of how going with the flow can lead to something beautiful. The Penry family had originally planned their session at another location, but we found out—on the very same day—that construction had started there. So, with a quick pivot and a […]

This summer I had the absolute joy of photographing the Volion family, who traveled all the way from Louisiana for a much-needed Smoky Mountain vacation. And let me tell you — they brought the southern charm, the fun, and the good vibes with them! Despite the summer heat (and let’s be real, it was hot), […]

There’s something extra special about photographing extended families — and the Long Family’s session was such a perfect reminder of that! This crew came to the Smoky Mountains for their first vacation all together, and I was honored to capture these memories for them. We met near one of my favorite spots, complete with a […]

As a photographer in the Smokies, I’ve learned that mountain weather keeps you on your toes—and this session with the Conti family was no exception! As we made our way to the location, we could see the rain clouds creeping over the peaks, which meant we had to work fast. But from the moment I […]

Some sessions just feel like magic—and this was one of them. Hunter and Jae’Lynn were married about a month ago, but during their visit to the Smoky Mountains, they decided to put their wedding attire back on and capture a few more portraits in a location that feels timeless. I absolutely love when couples take […]

This family session was such a special one! The Parker family traveled to the Smoky Mountains to celebrate a very important birthday — Dad’s! And what made it even more meaningful is that this trip was one of the few times he gets to be with his grandkids each year. The family lives in Texas, […]