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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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There’s something extra special about photographing a wedding when you already feel like part of the family. My 2025 wedding season kicked off with the sweetest celebration — the wedding of John and Audrey. I’ve known Audrey’s mom for several years now, and after photographing John and Audrey’s engagement session (which turned out so adorable), […]

East Tennessee, Events, Family, Wedding

August 4, 2025

A Beautiful Start to 2025: John & Audrey’s Wedding

Wedding Great Smoky Mountains
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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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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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