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Hello friend!! I am so thrilled you are here and browsing the site! Finding the perfect photographer for you and your life long memories is a pretty important task. My style is one that fits well with those that want a timeless, classic, true to life gallery that is full of laughter and joy.

Well nothing like another late night post. This beautiful senior, I have know since really before she was born! I bounced her on my knee at my own bridal shower and now here she is about to graduate from high school and I can just hardly believe it. This precious soul has been assisting me […]

Savannah | Senior

October 22, 2021

I don’t always have time to blog my family sessions but it is such an honor when you get asked to photograph a newborn session, especially for the second time. I was honored to photograph sweet Hattie’s newborn session back in 2018. Here we are in 2021, photographing baby brother’s newborn session. This sweet session […]

Newborn | Graham

October 22, 2021

Heather and David had the sweetest intimate micro wedding at Above the Mist Weddings in Gatlinburg, TN earlier this week. It has been a whirlwind week for me with three wedding in one week! That is a record for sure. This was also my first real micro wedding. There were less than 15 people in […]

Above the Mist Micro Wedding | Heather & David

October 18, 2021

It is finally looking and feeling like fall!! I could not be more excited for the coolness in the air. I finally got a chance to meet Emilee and Caleb in person last week for their engagement session. We ventured out to the Knoxville Botanical Gardens, which is always such a dream in the fall. […]

Fall Garden Engagement | Emilee & Caleb

October 17, 2021

Sara & Austin chose the perfect October day for a mountain top wedding with a view. They selected Mountain Willow Manor in Whitwell, TN for their perfect venue. A dream team of vendors helped to round out the day. It was the sweetest day with first looks for all the special men in Sara’s life; […]

Mountain Willow Manor Wedding | Sara & Austin

October 15, 2021

Courtney and Ricky had the most beautiful intimate garden wedding at Storybrook Farms in Jonesborough TN last week. It was a perfect fall day surrounded by their closest friends and family. The property at Storybrook Farms was picture perfect. Check out their late summer engagement session here! Mandy Hart Photo – Knoxville Wedding Photographer Venue: […]

Intimate Garden Wedding | Storybrook Farms, Jonesborough TN

October 7, 2021

Michael first reached out to me this spring regarding their fall wedding at the Barn at Faith Farms. He was taking the lead on wedding planning and we got right to work scheduling a spring engagement session for he and Tailere at the lovely Baxter Gardens in Knoxville, TN. You can look back on their […]

Barn at Faith Farms Fall Wedding | Michael & Tailere

October 3, 2021

I had so much fun exploring with Sara & Austin. I can not wait for their wedding in less than two weeks at the Mountain Willow Manor. Enjoy this look back and their sweet engagement shoot. Mandy Hart Photo | Knoxville Wedding Photographer Reach out today to schedule your complimentary wedding consult to discuss YOUR […]

Knoxville Engagement | Sara & Austin

September 29, 2021

I had the best time during this forest engagement session exploring at Hiwassee River Weddings with Kelsey and Mike a couple weeks ago. Kelsey and Mike are such a fun and outdoor loving couple, it makes Hiwassee River Weddings the perfect venue for their upcoming wedding. Nestled away in the forest and along the Hiwassee […]

Forest Engagement Session | Kelsey & Mike

September 23, 2021

It’s a busy week over here!! Catching up on so many sessions, blog posts and getting ready for two exciting weddings this weekend, shew!!! Like I said, lots going on around here. Sit back and enjoy this beautiful summer engagement session with Courtney and Ricky. I can’t wait until this Saturday, which also happens to […]

Courtney & Ricky Summer Engagement

September 20, 2021