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Welcome to the Mountain Memories blog

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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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This fall, we had the absolute pleasure of photographing the Goffinet Family during their visit from Indiana. Organized by the lovely Janis, the matriarch of the family, the session was filled with laughter, love, and a few unexpected surprises. As we gathered at Mynatt Park in Gatlinburg, the crisp autumn air was perfect for capturing […]

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

December 9, 2024

Capturing Autumn Memories: The Goffinet Family Fall Session

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The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better way to preserve the magic of this special time than with a Christmas mini session! I’m excited to announce my Christmas Mini Sessions for 2024, and this year, they’re extra special. Thanks to my dear friend Betsy, I’ve had the pleasure of using her charming […]

Christmas, East Tennessee, Family, Family Photos, Great Smoky Mountains, Holidays, Kids, Mini Session

November 11, 2024

Capture the Magic of Christmas with My Christmas Mini Sessions!

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As the summer days begin to wane and the excitement of a new school year approaches, there’s no better time for a back-to-school photo session. This year, I had the joy of photographing two very special models: my son Evan, who is embarking on his junior high journey, and Kinley, who is stepping into the […]

Back to school, Kids, Mini Session, Sevierville TN

October 7, 2024

Back to School Mini Sessions

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Family milestones are always a cause for celebration, and when they coincide with a beautiful location, the memories become even more precious. I recently had the joy of photographing a wonderful family staying in Pigeon Forge, celebrating two very special occasions: Great Grandmother Vivian’s 95th birthday and her oldest great granddaughter turning 5. The setting […]

East Tennessee, Family, Kids

September 30, 2024

Park Family Photo Session

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When the Emmerich family embarked on their vacation to the Smoky Mountains, they anticipated breathtaking views, crisp mountain air, and the kind of memories that last a lifetime. What they didn’t quite expect was a curveball from Mother Nature that would turn their photo session into an adventure of its own. As the day of […]

East Tennessee, Family, Kids, Sevierville TN

September 23, 2024

Emmerich Family Session – Harrisburg Covered Bridge

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Imagine a luxurious cabin nestled in the serene Wears Valley of the Great Smoky Mountains, where laughter echoes through the woods and generations come together to celebrate love and family. This was the setting for Gary and June’s 40th wedding anniversary, a milestone that deserved to be commemorated with a timeless family photo session. From […]

East Tennessee, Family, Gatlinburg, Kids, Sevierville TN, Townsend TN, Wears Valley

September 9, 2024

Bagnall Family Session

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