Some photo sessions are pure sunshine, and some come with a little adventure—like the Wright family’s session in the Smoky Mountains. I arrived a little early that evening, hoping to beat the rain. For a few minutes, I thought we just might make it, but sure enough, the drops began to fall. You would think […]

Some photo sessions come with unexpected twists, and this one is a perfect example of how going with the flow can lead to something beautiful. The Penry family had originally planned their session at another location, but we found out—on the very same day—that construction had started there. So, with a quick pivot and a […]

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 […]

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 […]