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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 are days that feel like they were pulled straight from a dream, and our session with the Millers at Oakes Farm was exactly that. Between the endless rows of vibrant tulips and the blue Smoky Mountain skies, every moment felt full of color, light, and joy — the perfect way to celebrate Grayson’s second […]

East Tennessee, Flowers, Kids, Spring, Tulip Festival

August 11, 2025

Grayson’s Second Birthday at the Oakes Farm Tulip Festival

Tulip Festival Corryton TN
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I didn’t quite make it in time to officially offer mini sessions in the lavender fields this year, but I couldn’t let the season slip by without capturing a few dreamy moments among the blooms. So I gathered a few of my favorite models and headed out to one of the most beautiful spots around […]

East Tennessee, Family Photos, Flowers, Great Smoky Mountains, Kids, Mini Session

July 31, 2025

Lavender Field Magic | Smoky Mountains Photography

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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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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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There are some sessions that are extra special, and Lydia’s first birthday cake smash session is definitely one of those for me. I’ve had the privilege of being part of this sweet family’s journey from the very beginning, and I can’t express how much it means to be asked to document these milestones. From attending […]

Celebrations, Events, Kids

May 19, 2025

Lydia’s First Birthday Cake Smash: A Winter WONEderland Celebration

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When I first received the booking for the Marcum family’s photo session, I didn’t anticipate how adventurous it would become! It was one of those chilly, windy days in the Smoky Mountains where the weather couldn’t quite decide if it was going to snow or not. The temperatures were low, and the wind was fierce, […]

East Tennessee, Family, Family Photos, Great Smoky Mountains, Kids, Smoky Mountains

March 24, 2025

The Marcum Family’s Cozy Winter Session on a Cold Mountain

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The Smoky Mountains are always a special place to visit, but they seem to hold a little extra magic during the holiday season. The Rambo and Manning families, who were in the area for Thanksgiving, decided to make their time here even more memorable by scheduling a family photo session the morning after Thanksgiving. While […]

East Tennessee, Fall, Family, Family Photos, Great Smoky Mountains, Kids, Sevierville TN, Smoky Mountains

February 17, 2025

A Thanksgiving Family Session with the Rambo and Manning Families

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The Smoky Mountains have a special kind of magic—majestic views, fresh mountain air, and a peaceful atmosphere that makes it the perfect backdrop for any family photo session. But sometimes, the magic isn’t just in the mountains themselves—it’s in the families who visit. The Gibson family, all the way from South Carolina, certainly brought their […]

East Tennessee, Family, Family Photos, Great Smoky Mountains, Kids, Sevierville TN, Smoky Mountains, Wilderness Resort

February 3, 2025

The Gibson Family’s Heartwarming Session in the Smokies

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I had the absolute pleasure of photographing the most beautiful family recently—Chelsea, Tristan, and their sweet daughter, Ensley. They traveled all the way from Ohio to the Smoky Mountains for their photo session, and I can honestly say, it was one of those days where everything just fell perfectly into place. The timing couldn’t have […]

East Tennessee, Engagement, Fall, Family, Family Photos, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains, Kids, Proposal, Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Smoky Mountains, Surprise Proposal

December 23, 2024

A Beautiful Fall Day, a Family Photo Session, and a Surprise Proposal in the Smoky Mountains

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