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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.

Nicole and Brian brought along their sweet pup, Buckwheat to join in on their engagement session last week. We had a beautiful evening exploring around west Knoxville. I can’t wait for their April wedding at Smithview Pavilion.

Lakeside Engagement | Nicole & Brian

September 13, 2021

It was such a fun night meeting Danielle and Kevin last week. They will be married next month at Kevin’s family property. Until last week, I had only had the privilege of corresponding with Kevin’s mother Sigi, as the couple is planning their wedding from afar. They are the sweetest couple, full of joy and […]

Beautiful backyard engagement shoot | Danielle & Kevin

September 9, 2021

Covid put the breaks on Carolyn and Nate’s Tennessee wedding celebration, originally scheduled for May 9, 2020. These two pushed through and were able to celebrate in style with all their family and friends in attendance at their 2021 mountain top wedding at the Magnolia Venue in Sevierville, TN. Carolyn and Nate reside in Indiana […]

Mountain Top wedding at The Magnolia Venue

May 20, 2021

mountain top wedding

Sarah and Ryan were such a joy to work with during their engagement session. We had a pretty perfect Knoxville spring day full of beautiful blooms. We explored the local Knoxville Botanical Gardens (one of my favorite spots for a variety of spring blooms). We later took our session to downtown Knoxville where we found […]

Spring Blooms & Ice Cream Engagement Shoot | Sarah & Ryan

April 1, 2021

I can’t believe we found fall color in December!! It was perfect. I met Ashley and Chase at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and we found some remaining fall color and it worked perfectly with her deep navy dress. I am so excited for their August 2021 wedding where I will get to work with the […]

Fall Color in December Engagement Session | Ashley & Chase

December 17, 2020

couple smiling at camera with golden orange leaves

I was so excited to meet Kaitlin and Cameron in person. They drove in from Kentucky for their engagement session and I and so excited for their wedding next year at Maypop Fields.

Kaitlin & Cameron | Waterfront Engagement Session | Knoxville, TN

November 25, 2020

couple in fall light

Carolyn and Nate traveled in to see me last weekend from Indianapolis. They got to enjoy some beautiful fall leaves and East Tennessee mountain views. I first met Carolyn and Nate in early January of 2020 while they were in town visiting and selecting vendors for their upcoming May wedding in the Smoky Mountains. Well […]

Mountain Views and Fall Leaves Engagement | Knoxville, TN

November 18, 2020

couple in fall leave hugging

On the banks of the Hiwassee River, Liz and Brandon enjoyed and intimate evening engagement session. Liz & Brandon inquired with me over the summer and they were one of my very first video consults (thanks COVID). We had a great time talking that day and they booked me to photograph their wedding next May […]

Hiwassee River Engagement | Liz & Brandon

November 17, 2020

girl looking off while boy kisses cheek

I was so excited when Bailey and Jeremiah reached out to me earlier this year to capture their wedding next May. They chose to incorporate lakeside and mountain views into their fall engagement session and I think it was absolutely perfect. We were a little worried about rain, but I am so glad we decided […]

Lakeside Fall Engagement Session | Bailey & Jeremiah

November 11, 2020

fall lakeside engagement emerald dress

It was so great to reconnect with Brittney and Jon this past week. It feels like an eternity since we have last seen each other. We first met up in early February (you know before the world stopped spinning due to a global pandemic) 😳 and started talking about their wedding day. These two are […]

Fall Golden Hour Garden Engagement | Brittney & Jon

September 22, 2020

garden engagement