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Chattanooga is the sparkling jewel nestled along the banks of the Tennessee River, in a valley surrounded by breathtaking scenic beauty.  Home to the Lookout Mountain, Coolidge Park’s legendary carousel, the Chattanooga Choo Choo, Olympic rapids, and ample greenways.  Chattanooga is fun to say, and even more fun to visit, offering an incredible combination of […]

Travel Photography

Aug 24, 2022

Where to go in Chattanooga from a Chattanooga Photographer

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Bringing cultures together People came from everywhere to witness the uniting of two cultures, families and souls. Melissa and Sager came to Tennessee from Chicago for their big day! They had two amazing ceremonies; the Hindu and the traditional American ceremony. It truly was a day of unity as everything they did mended well with […]

Wedding Photography

Aug 17, 2022

Melissa + Sager | Hindu Wedding Traditions in the Smoky Mountains

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Welcome to Gatlinburg! Planning the wedding of your dreams?  Deciding on the right location?  As your Photographer in Gatlinburg, I know one thing for sure – the more South you go, the more beautiful it gets.  Am I right? If you’re from Gatlinburg, or anywhere in Tennessee, lucky you!  You know the incredible country fantasy […]

Wedding Photography

Aug 10, 2022

Where to go in Gatlinburg, from a Photographer in Gatlinburg

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Rachel and Austin are two of the sweetest people ever! I am so honored to be able to work with them! We decided to do their session at their wedding venue which is awesome because we can take images at their wedding and see the difference but also have that same nostalgic feel. Austin recently […]

Engagement Photography

Aug 3, 2022

Rachel + Austin | Tennessee Memories, TN | Engagement Session

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Part 2 : In or Out From the popularity of the the last blog about the Top Wedding Choices and Decisions Every Couple Makes I had to revisit the topic for Part 2. With the number of decisions that couples have to make and decide on during the wedding planning process, it should come as […]

Wedding Planning

Jul 27, 2022

Wedding Choices Every Couple Makes : Pt. 2

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Nature is calling you — in the most beautiful way possible.  Whether you are planning a picture-perfect photoshoot, or your whole wedding day to be on location, the world renowned Great Smoky Mountains National Park should absolutely be on the list of considerations for your big day!  Being a Smoky Mountain Photographer has given me […]

Wedding Planning

Jul 13, 2022

The Mountains are Calling, from a Smoky Mountain Photographer

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When the carnival is in town, we clown around Amanda and Spencer are seriously such a sweet couple! I shot their elopement a few months ago and it was a total blast! We have been great friends with them since we moved to Tennessee. I knew that when we would do a session together again […]

Engagement Photography

Jun 15, 2022

Amanda + Spencer | Carnival Session | Knoxville, TN

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Part 1 : This or That? Unlike a birthday party, anniversary, or family celebration, there is a LOT more work involved in planning a wedding.  Although there are many similar things to organise, unlike birthday parties, you only plan to go through a wedding ONCE. Make your top wedding decisions with some expert advice! Traditionally, […]

Wedding Photography

Jun 8, 2022

Top Wedding Decisions Every Couple Makes

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Getting to Business While I was down in Florida shooting a wedding we decided it was the perfect time to capture Grace and Jose’s engagement session. Grace’s twin brother is a dear friend of my husband and myself. When he told us she was getting married he jumped on sending her my info. I am […]

Engagement Photography

May 25, 2022

Grace + José | Engagement Session | Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL

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There was so much laughter that my face legit hurt after we were done. Which is funny because the both said they were super awkward. They were worried about how the images would turn out. Ayrean and Christian CRUSHED it! Every couple that thinks they’re awkward ends up creating the BEST images.

Couple Photography

May 12, 2022

Ayrean + Christian | Engagement Session | Harlinsdale Farm | Franklin, TN

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