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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.

Last weekend Emerson celebrated her 2nd birthday in epic Moana style surrounded by her family and friends.  Mom, Ashley has a knack for all things party and decor and this little princess’s birthday was no exception!  With amazingly detailed Moana cookies and lush tropical florals and the cutest party favors ever no detail was missed.  […]

Moana Themed 2nd Birthday Party | Knoxville Child Photographer

August 25, 2019

Sweet little Eliza is a member of my “Watch me Grow” baby package.  This package is designed to capture all the major milestones of a little ones first 18 months of life.  We met up again last week to capture this little cutie at 14 months old.  She is toddling around and loves all the […]

Knoxville Child Photography | Eliza 14 months

August 21, 2019

I was honored when Amy (Katie’s mom) reached out to me to schedule Senior portraits for Katie.  Just two short years ago, I was contacted by Amy to photograph her oldest daughter, Grace’s Senior portraits.  We had a blast and I had the privilege of photographing the whole family in 2018!  Remember parents your kids […]

Knoxville Senior Photography | Katie ~ Class of 2020

August 16, 2019

You guys!!!! I have been so blessed and busy lately and for that I am thankful.  I have been working away like a busy little bee getting out sessions, weddings,  events and tonight this amazing surprise proposal from last week. A little over a week ago I had a random number appear on my phone.  […]

Knoxville Wedding Photography | Surprise Proposal | Savannah & Drew

July 3, 2019

When I first met McKenna and learned about the venue her and Eric would get married at I was over the moon!  The Views at Sunset Ridge is spectacular, recently opening up near Chattanooga, TN it offers amazing ridgetop views of the Smokey Mountains and stunning interior spaces to accomodate all of your grandest wedding […]

Knoxville Wedding Photography | Views at Sunset Ridge | McKenna & Eric

June 29, 2019

I was honored when a close friend of Kim and David’s reached out to me to photograph their intimate wedding ceremony.  Kim & David had not planned to have a photographer for their day as it was a small intimate event and they didn’t feel they needed the coverage.  Kim’s close friend Kelly knew that […]

Knoxville Wedding Photography | Kim & David

June 26, 2019

Hannah and Alec’s wedding at Bjorvala Farms was a perfect day in late May.  I love Spring and early Summer weddings, everything is in bloom and glowing with love and life. Perfect to start the next chapter of life together as a couple.  Hannah and Alec were surrounded by family and friends as they say […]

Knoxville Wedding Photography | Bjorvala Farms | Hannah & Alec

June 22, 2019

When Jessica reached out to me about newborn photography, I was thrilled.  The family is new to Knoxville and I am so happy to have the opportunity to document their story as they added their newest member, Ari.  Big Sis, Celine is such a big helper and so sweet with her little sister.  I love […]

Lifestyle Newborn | Ari English

June 18, 2019

I recently had the pleasure of working with a host of amazing Knoxville wedding vendors to put together this stunning shoot at Ramble Creek Vineyards in Athens, Tennessee.  If you haven’t been to Ramble Creek or you are in the planning stages of your wedding, I encourage you to check this space out.  It is […]

Knoxville Wedding Photography | Ramble Creek Vineyard

May 10, 2019

Spring in East Tennessee is a truly spectacular time and a wonderful time for a wedding!  I had the privilege of capturing the joy of Keith and Rolinda wedding day a few weeks ago and the day could not have been more perfect.  Thanks to the amazing work of so many local Knoxville wedding vendors […]

Knoxville Spring Wedding | Keith and Rolinda

May 6, 2019