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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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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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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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I had the absolute pleasure of capturing some sweet moments for the Gonzalez family during their visit from Iowa to the stunning Smoky Mountains. We met up in Wears Valley, and let me just say – this family is as adorable as they come! It was the perfect location to create memories in the midst […]

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

July 14, 2025

Gonzalez Family Photo Session: A Heartwarming Day in Wears Valley

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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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Sometimes, the best memories come from the unexpected moments, and the Junior family’s photo session in the Smokies was certainly one of those. They were visiting from Alabama, and we had been planning their family photos for a while. The weekend had been a mix of anticipation and uncertainty, thanks to a rare snowstorm that […]

East Tennessee, Family Photos, Great Smoky Mountains, Smoky Mountains, Wears Valley, Winter

June 2, 2025

The Junior Family’s Snowy Adventure in the Smokies

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