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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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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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