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As a Smoky Mountain elopement photographer, I love when my couples choose to honeymoon where they elope. It’s such a great way to spend time together, while starting a new chapter in life together. After your elopement, you’re able to spend more time on your honeymoon, without much travel, because you’re already there! If you […]

Wedding Planning

Dec 13, 2021

Why Honeymoon Where You Elope? | Smoky Mountain Elopement Photography

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Living in Tennessee has been so much fun as a wedding photographer, I’ve been able to meet such incredible people and explore beautiful locations. The Smoky Mountains are nothing short of incredible, the sights are breathtaking and never get old. If you’re considering an adventure elopement, one in Smoky Mountain matched with Smoky Mountain Photography […]

Wedding Planning

Oct 26, 2021

Smoky Mountain Elopement Guide

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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

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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

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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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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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Niyah and David are one of the sweetest couples EVER. I mean one of those couples where you could just feel how much they love each other. Not to mention that they are GORGEOUS, have you seen Niyah’s hair? I am OBSESSED. When I met these two at the bridal show earlier this year I […]

Engagement Photography

Aug 19, 2020

Niyah + David | Sequoyah Park | Knoxville, TN

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