Aimee and Zach’s couple session was the perfect blend of mountain views, easy conversation, and genuine connection. Recently engaged and visiting from Pittsburgh, these two chose to spend their time exploring one of their favorite places—the Smoky Mountains. We met along the Foothills Parkway and took our time moving between overlooks, letting the scenery and […]

Sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate, and sometimes it gives you magic. Yesterday, Rachel and Devin proved that a little rain can’t stop true love—or an adventurous couple! This sweet couple recently got engaged and are planning their wedding for next year. When we planned their session, the forecast looked… well, soggy. Rain had been falling […]

Linda and Jim recently returned to the Great Smoky Mountains to celebrate a very special milestone—their 10-year wedding anniversary! While they were in town, they also joined in the fun of Jeep Invasion, making it a weekend full of adventure and memories. Despite a rainy weekend, we were treated to a beautiful morning for their […]

I had the absolute joy of photographing Lauren & Nick’s engagement session while they were visiting the Smokies all the way from New Jersey! Their story is so sweet—Nick had originally planned to propose on this very trip, but he just couldn’t wait and popped the question early. 🥰 Now that wedding planning is in […]

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 sessions touch my heart in a way that’s hard to put into words—this was one of them. When Michelle called me to schedule an engagement session with her fiancé, Ralph (aka Coach Kidd), I couldn’t have been more excited. These two are so special to me, not only because of their love story, but […]

Some sessions just feel like magic—and this was one of them. Hunter and Jae’Lynn were married about a month ago, but during their visit to the Smoky Mountains, they decided to put their wedding attire back on and capture a few more portraits in a location that feels timeless. I absolutely love when couples take […]

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 […]

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 […]