The Britt Family’s session was one of those that reminds me exactly why I love what I do. Visiting from North Carolina, they brought together multiple generations to spend time making memories in the Smoky Mountains—and it was so special to witness. From the very beginning, the kids were at the heart of it all. […]

One of my favorite parts of being a photographer here in the Smoky Mountains is meeting families who return to this place year after year. The Lindsey family traveled in from Alabama for their visit, and this trip held a lot of meaning for them—it was a wish from their grandma, great-grandma, Nana. Sabre shared […]

This past week, I had the pleasure of photographing the Ayris family, who traveled all the way from Michigan to enjoy a Smoky Mountain vacation. From the moment we met, it was clear that this session was going to be full of laughter, joy, and memorable moments. Emberly and Berkley immediately stole the show! While […]

The Upshaw family traveled all the way from Utah to visit the Great Smoky Mountains, and I was so excited when Heather reached out to book a session during their trip. Photographing families who are visiting from out of state is always such a treat — it gives them a way to take a piece […]

The Smoky Mountains have a way of keeping me on my toes, especially when it comes to weather. I’ve been battling rain all week, and the Lemons Family session was no exception. The day looked promising until about an hour before our start time, when the drizzle and fog rolled in. Still, I had a […]

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), […]