There’s something extra special about photographing extended families — and the Long Family’s session was such a perfect reminder of that! This crew came to the Smoky Mountains for their first vacation all together, and I was honored to capture these memories for them. We met near one of my favorite spots, complete with a […]

As a photographer in the Smokies, I’ve learned that mountain weather keeps you on your toes—and this session with the Conti family was no exception! As we made our way to the location, we could see the rain clouds creeping over the peaks, which meant we had to work fast. But from the moment I […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]