The Loyet family traveled from Missouri to spend time together in the Great Smoky Mountains, and I’m so glad they chose to document their trip with a family photo session. From the moment we started, this session was filled with genuine joy, laughter, and kids being exactly who they are. This truly felt like twin […]

Some sessions just feel easy from the very beginning, and the Teckenbrock family’s session in Gatlinburg was exactly that. From the moment we met up, I knew this one was going to be special. This adorable crew had some of the best‑behaved, most positive kids I’ve worked with in a long time. They were up […]

Some sessions just start your day off right — and the Craven family’s sunrise session in Gatlinburg was absolutely one of those. We met just after sunrise, when the mountains were still quiet and the light was soft and golden. It was one of those peaceful Smoky Mountain mornings that feels calm and still… at […]

There’s something so special about photographing families while they’re on vacation — everyone is a little more relaxed, present, and ready to soak in the moment. The Jennings Family traveled all the way from Missouri to spend time together in the Great Smoky Mountains, and I loved getting to be a small part of their […]

I absolutely love when families return for photos—it’s such a joy to see how kids grow and to capture new memories together. The Deaton family is one of those families that always makes me smile. A couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of photographing the kids during a Valentine’s session. Even then, they […]

Every once in a while, a session comes along that’s a little outside my usual rhythm—and reminds me just how much I love documenting all kinds of stories. Sonya reached out and asked me to spend a couple of evenings with the Wenonah High School Class of 1990 as they celebrated their 35-year class reunion […]

There’s something incredibly special about photographing siblings—especially sisters who share such a deep and joyful connection. This recent session in the Smoky Mountains was full of laughter, ease, and the kind of comfort that only comes from years of shared memories. These sisters made time to come together in the Smokies, and it was clear […]

Some sessions just stick with you—and the Oney Family’s was absolutely one of those. I loved every minute of this sweet morning together. Kate and Michael traveled all the way from Indiana with their two little ones, Avery and baby Joshua, to soak in some Smoky Mountain time. They are such a nature-loving family, and […]

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 […]

One of my favorite parts of being a photographer here in the Smoky Mountains is meeting families who return to this place year after year. The Lindsey family traveled in from Alabama for their visit, and this trip held a lot of meaning for them—it was a wish from their grandma, great-grandma, Nana. Sabre shared […]