What a joy it was to photograph the beautiful Simonton Family during their visit to the Smokies! From the moment we started, I knew this session was going to be special. This family brought such a fun and relaxed energy — the kind that makes you feel like you’ve known them forever. We had the […]

There’s something truly special about watching multiple generations come together in one place, especially when that place is the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. The Walker Family traveled from several different states to spend some quality time together—and I had the honor of capturing a piece of that time during their extended family photo session. Photographing […]

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! 🥳✨ […]

This summer I had the pleasure of photographing the Greer Family while they were visiting from Illinois. We decided to take a little drive up the Foothills Parkway for their session, and the Smokies did not disappoint. Even in the middle of the day, the mountain views were breathtaking and made the perfect backdrop for […]

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 […]

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 […]

Some moments feel like they’re straight out of a movie—and Kyle’s proposal to Jillian was exactly that. It was a hot, humid day here in the Smokies, and the river was buzzing with people trying to cool off. But with a little luck and some strategic timing, we managed to find a quiet little spot […]

When Steve reached out to me about surprising Wendy with a couple photo session during their visit to the beautiful Smoky Mountains, I knew this would be something special. Their story, full of love and adventure, was about to take another memorable chapter in one of the most scenic spots in the area—Pittman Center. A […]

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 […]

When Nick contacted me about planning a proposal to Gabriela during their trip from Florida, he knew exactly what he wanted. The plan was to propose while enjoying the stunning mountain views from a pull-off on the Foothills Parkway, a spot that offered breathtaking scenery. However, as is often the case when it comes to […]