When Julie first reached out about her family session, she knew exactly where she wanted to go — Cades Cove. And honestly, I can never argue with that choice! It’s one of the most iconic spots in the Smokies, and it always delivers the most beautiful backdrops. I’ll admit, I was a little nervous about […]

Some sessions are calm and quiet… and then there are sessions like the Petka family’s — full of movement, laughter, and boys who are always on the go. This one was pure chaos in the very best way. As someone who is very partial to photographing boys, this session felt right up my alley. These […]

There’s something extra special about families who show up with full hearts and positive attitudes — even after a long drive — and the Ranson family did exactly that. They drove several hours straight to meet me for an early morning session on the Foothills Parkway, and from the very start, it was clear this […]

The Smoky Mountains have a way of bringing families together, and the English family’s session was a perfect example of that. Visiting all the way from California, they chose the Smokies as the backdrop for their family memories, and I’m so glad they did. As a boy mom myself, I instantly connected with this session. […]

The Loyet family traveled from Missouri to spend time together in the Great Smoky Mountains, and I’m so glad they chose to document their trip with a family photo session. From the moment we started, this session was filled with genuine joy, laughter, and kids being exactly who they are. This truly felt like twin […]

Some sessions just feel easy from the very beginning, and the Teckenbrock family’s session in Gatlinburg was exactly that. From the moment we met up, I knew this one was going to be special. This adorable crew had some of the best‑behaved, most positive kids I’ve worked with in a long time. They were up […]

There is something so special about mother–daughter sessions, and Leah and Zoe’s time together in the Smokies was truly a joy to photograph. Leah was visiting her mom from Texas and thought it would be fun to plan a quick photo session during their trip — and I’m so glad they did. From the moment […]

Some sessions just start your day off right — and the Craven family’s sunrise session in Gatlinburg was absolutely one of those. We met just after sunrise, when the mountains were still quiet and the light was soft and golden. It was one of those peaceful Smoky Mountain mornings that feels calm and still… at […]

There’s something so special about families who make it a priority to come together, especially when everyone is traveling in from different states. The Wray family did just that, gathering in the Smokies for a memorable family vacation — and I was honored to help capture it. This session took place at their rental cabin […]

There’s something so special about photographing families while they’re on vacation — everyone is a little more relaxed, present, and ready to soak in the moment. The Jennings Family traveled all the way from Missouri to spend time together in the Great Smoky Mountains, and I loved getting to be a small part of their […]