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The Island in Pigeon Forge was the perfect spot for this surprise proposal. Matt and Bailey live in Florida and drove up the day of the proposal for the surprise. I had been talking to Matt planning for a little while, and I was just as excited as he was for the big moment! It […]

Couple Photography

Sep 18, 2021

Bailey + Matt | The Island | Pigeon Forge, TN

newly engaged couple kissing celebrating

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Most elopements aren’t spontaneously driving to Vegas and saying your vows with Elvis under a plastic flower arch. Don’t let that cheesy cliché deter you from experiencing one of the most magical days of your life! Eloping allows you to have an intimate ceremony and focus on each other more than your guests, the details […]

Wedding Planning

Sep 11, 2021

Knoxville Wedding Photography | Planning Guide

couple getting married at cabin in smoky mountains

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One of my all time favorite things to see at a wedding, is the wedding tradition of something old, new borrowed and blue. It’s something that is usually incredibly sentimental, while bringing family together. I’ve had so many brides incorporate family heirlooms to their event. Even though this tradition can come from wives tales and […]

Wedding Photography

Sep 9, 2021

Wedding Tradition Must Haves | Old, New, Borrowed + Blue

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When I think of fairytale love stories, and couples that are just destined to be together, I think of Teresa + Aaron. These two have been together for 10 years, and are so incredibly perfect together. Their Barn at Sycamore Farms wedding day was filled with romantic and unique touches. I’ve gotten to know these […]

Wedding Photography

Aug 30, 2021

Teresa + Aaron | The Barn at Sycamore Farms | Arrington, TN

newly married couple kissing on bridge at barn at sycamore farms wedding

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In the last few years, a wedding trend I am obsessed with has become so popular. The first look! A first look traditionally has been when the wedding couple sees one another for the first time on their wedding day. However, it has slowly began to evolve and I am here for it. Brides have […]

Wedding Photography

Aug 12, 2021

What is a First Look and Is It For Me?

groom smiling at bride on wedding day while seeing her for the first time

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If you’re reading this, you’re probably recently engaged, so congratulations! Consider an elopement! Elopements are a great way to keep your love as the main focus while celebrating on a more intimate and small scale. However, being a Knoxville wedding photographer, I’ve got a list of my favorite Knoxville elopement locations. Perfect for your dream […]

Wedding Planning

Jul 27, 2021

Top Knoxville Elopement Locations

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Oh my goodness, this mountain top elopement was a total adventure! Bobbyjean and I actually went to high school together in Korea and we’ve stayed in touch throughout the years. She lives really close to my husband’s hometown and we’ve been able to visit every once in a while. When she messaged me that they […]

Travel Photography

Jul 25, 2021

Bobbyjean + Matt | Wallace, ID | Mountain Top Elopement

bride and groom kissing at sunset while bride wears a strappy back wedding gown at mountain top elopement

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These two are a total modern love, that wanted an adventurous engagement session! They met via Tinder but both of them specifically had on their profile that they weren’t looking for a hook up. They were looking for the real deal and that’s exactly what they found. Their Fall Creek Falls engagement session was the […]

Engagement Photography

Jun 15, 2021

Katherine + Adam | Fall Creek Falls, TN | Engagement Session

man and woman embracing during sunset engagement session

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This session was a complete BLAST! I’ve worked with these two before and love it each time. We got to work with The Big Orange Bus on this fun shoot, you can rent out this cute van for any session you’d like (they’re located in Maryville, TN) or any event. It’s literally the perfect Tennessee […]

Couple Photography

Apr 2, 2021

Cassie + Orlando | Knoxville, TN | The Big Orange Bus

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Kat and Will are one of those couples that just know how to party, they had an incredible Myrtle Beach wedding! These two decided to defy everything COVID and have their wedding, their way. They decided on a destination beach wedding in the middle of a pandemic. During monsoon and hurricane season without skipping a […]

Wedding Photography

Mar 19, 2021

Kat + Will | Myrtle Beach Wedding, SC

bride and groom walking on beach together after elopement

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