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It’s not every day that you get to capture such beautiful family moments, but when Lauren and Jillian reached out about booking a family session during their recent vacation from Texas, I knew it would be something special. This trip was more than just a getaway—it was a celebration of family, fun, and making memories […]

East Tennessee, Family, Family Photos, Great Smoky Mountains, Greenbriar, Smoky Mountains

June 9, 2025

A Special Family Vacation: Lauren & Jillian’s Double Family Session

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Some sessions feel like a full-circle moment for me as a photographer, and this one with Carmine and Kate is definitely one of those. I’ve had the honor of capturing moments for this wonderful family since the very start of my photography journey. From the first time I picked up my camera, they’ve trusted me […]

Family, Family Photos, Keepsake Photos, Kids

May 26, 2025

A Keepsake Photo Session: Carmine & Kate’s Baking Day

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It was such a joy to reunite with the Surles family for their updated family photos and maternity session! I had the pleasure of capturing their family portraits about this time last year, and it was so wonderful to see how much they’ve grown and changed in just one year. This time, Ashley had a […]

Dandridge TN, East Tennessee, Family, Family Photos, Maternity

May 12, 2025

Surles Family Photos & Maternity Session: A Beautiful Update

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I had the absolute pleasure of working with the Kurtz family during their vacation in the Smoky Mountains. Hailing from Maryland, they were ready to make some unforgettable memories while visiting one of the most scenic spots in the Smokies. When Renee reached out to me about their family photo session, we were all set […]

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

April 28, 2025

Kurtz Family Session in the Smoky Mountains: A Fun Adventure

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There’s something truly special about getting to photograph a family you’ve known for years. I first met Rita long before I began my photography career. We worked together for quite a while, and to see her and her wonderful family now, asking me to capture their memories, was an absolute honor. When Rita and her […]

Covered Bridge, East Tennessee, Family, Family Photos, Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville TN, Smoky Mountains

April 7, 2025

A Special Session with the Newton Family at Harrisburg Covered Bridge

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When I received the request for the Wilkinson family photo session, I knew it was going to be a memorable one. With 24 family members—14 of them being energetic kids—it promised to be both a fun challenge and an opportunity to capture some incredible moments. The Wilkinson family definitely kept me on my toes, but […]

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

March 31, 2025

The Wilkinson Family’s Fun and Energetic Session: 24 People, 14 Kids, and Plenty of Smiles

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When I first received the booking for the Marcum family’s photo session, I didn’t anticipate how adventurous it would become! It was one of those chilly, windy days in the Smoky Mountains where the weather couldn’t quite decide if it was going to snow or not. The temperatures were low, and the wind was fierce, […]

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

March 24, 2025

The Marcum Family’s Cozy Winter Session on a Cold Mountain

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When Danelle contacted me about a photo session for her wife Christina’s parents to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary, I was thrilled to be part of such a special occasion. The Bradley family came together for a long weekend at DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge to celebrate this incredible milestone. From the moment I met […]

Christmas, East Tennessee, Family, Family Photos, Holidays, Pigeon Forge, Smoky Mountains

March 17, 2025

The Bradley Family’s Heartwarming Anniversary Session at DreamMore Resort

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The Smoky Mountains are the perfect backdrop for creating lasting memories, and the Reibling family made the most of their Thanksgiving getaway with a family photo session that was as warm and heartwarming as it was picturesque. Traveling all the way from Alabama to celebrate the holiday together, this beautiful family embraced the chilly mountain […]

Christmas, East Tennessee, Family, Family Photos, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains, Holidays, Smoky Mountains

February 24, 2025

A Memorable Thanksgiving Session with the Reibling Family in the Smokies

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The Smoky Mountains are always a special place to visit, but they seem to hold a little extra magic during the holiday season. The Rambo and Manning families, who were in the area for Thanksgiving, decided to make their time here even more memorable by scheduling a family photo session the morning after Thanksgiving. While […]

East Tennessee, Fall, Family, Family Photos, Great Smoky Mountains, Kids, Sevierville TN, Smoky Mountains

February 17, 2025

A Thanksgiving Family Session with the Rambo and Manning Families

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