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One of my favorite things about photographing families in the Smokies is seeing so many loved ones come together from different parts of the country to make new memories. The Sells Family did just that—gathering from several states to spend some quality time together in the mountains, and I was lucky enough to capture a […]

Family, Family Photos, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains, Smoky Mountains, Vacation Photos

November 17, 2025

Sells Family | Smoky Mountain Vacation Session

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During their visit from Illinois, the Griffin family carved out a little time from their Smoky Mountain getaway for a quick photo session—and I’m so glad they did! We met up near Gatlinburg for a short and sweet shoot, and even in that small window of time, this adorable family gave me so much to […]

Family, Family Photos, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains, Vacation Photos

November 10, 2025

Griffin Family | Smoky Mountain Mini Session near Gatlinburg

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When the Gaylord family reached out to plan a photo session during their Smoky Mountain vacation, I knew it was going to be something special. With 25 family members traveling from near and far to come together, this session was all about celebrating connection, togetherness, and the kind of love that spans generations. We met […]

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

October 27, 2025

A Smoky Mountain Gathering | The Gaylord Family

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Some sessions are extra special, and this one was just that. Jenny and Bret’s family session was a thoughtful gift, and I was so glad to finally meet this sweet crew and capture some beautiful moments for them here in the Smoky Mountains. We had to play the waiting game with the weather—rain caused us […]

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

October 20, 2025

A Smoky Mountain Gift | Jenny & Bret’s Family Session

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Gene and Kathy’s wedding day in the Smoky Mountains was the perfect blend of love, laughter, and meaningful moments. I had the absolute honor of being their photographer, and even weeks later, I’m still thinking about how sweet and heartfelt their day was. They were married on a gorgeous Saturday with picture-perfect weather and a […]

Celebrations, East Tennessee, Events, Family, Wedding, Weddings in the Smokies

October 13, 2025

Gene & Kathy’s Beautiful Mountain Wedding | Smoky Mountains Wedding Photographer

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What a joy it was to photograph the beautiful Simonton Family during their visit to the Smokies! From the moment we started, I knew this session was going to be special. This family brought such a fun and relaxed energy — the kind that makes you feel like you’ve known them forever. We had the […]

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

September 29, 2025

The Simonton Family | Smoky Mountain Family Photography

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There’s something truly special about watching multiple generations come together in one place, especially when that place is the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. The Walker Family traveled from several different states to spend some quality time together—and I had the honor of capturing a piece of that time during their extended family photo session. Photographing […]

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

September 22, 2025

Family, Mountains, and Popsicles – The Walker Family Session in the Smokies

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This summer I had the pleasure of photographing the Greer Family while they were visiting from Illinois. We decided to take a little drive up the Foothills Parkway for their session, and the Smokies did not disappoint. Even in the middle of the day, the mountain views were breathtaking and made the perfect backdrop for […]

East Tennessee, Family, Family Photos, Foothills Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains, Kids, Smoky Mountains, Wears Valley

September 4, 2025

The Greer Family | Smoky Mountain Family Session

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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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