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 […]

This family session was such a special one! The Parker family traveled to the Smoky Mountains to celebrate a very important birthday — Dad’s! And what made it even more meaningful is that this trip was one of the few times he gets to be with his grandkids each year. The family lives in Texas, […]

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 […]

There’s something so special about turning sixteen — that sweet spot between childhood and adulthood, filled with wonder, personality, and dreams for the future. Madison celebrated her Sweet 16 this week, and I had the absolute joy of capturing this beautiful milestone for her! We chose a peaceful spot by the river in Greenbrier for […]

There’s something truly magical about proposals in the Smoky Mountains—especially when the couple’s love story has been years in the making. Michael and Jessica’s session was not only one of the sweetest proposals I’ve had the joy to photograph, but it also marked a major milestone for me: my 100th session as a photographer! 🥳✨ […]

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 […]

The Young Family came all the way from Arkansas to vacation in the Smokies, and I was lucky enough to spend an evening with them capturing some memories! We met up in Greenbrier, one of my favorite river spots, and it ended up being the perfect location for their session. With the summer heat in […]

Some love stories feel like they’re written by the mountains themselves — full of adventure, joy, and quiet, breathtaking moments. Brandon and Summer’s story is exactly that. From high school sweethearts to best friends and now, fiancés, their journey has been nothing short of magical. Brandon and Summer first met in high school, quickly becoming […]