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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.

I met up with Jaclyn & CJ this past weekend in Cooliage Park to explore the Chattanooga River front and we had a blast. I am so excited for their wedding next May at the Gray Dove in Ooltewah. I love getting to work at new venues and I am excited for this one. Check […]

Cooliage Park Chattanooga Engagement Session | Jaclyn & CJ

October 12, 2022

Madison and Alejandro were married at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Knoxville, TN. It was such a beautiful July day. After their afternoon ceremony their friends and family enjoyed dinner and cake at Ruth’s Chris steak house.

Sacred Heart Cathedral Wedding | Madison & Alejandro

August 27, 2022

It was a super warm Sunday in July but it was filled with so much love and joy. Special moments between daddy and daughter and the most fun loving bridal party dancing down the aisle. Hillery and Jeremiah celebrated with their family and friends at Cedar Hills Farms a few weeks ago. Enjoy this beautiful […]

Cedar Hills Farm Summer Wedding | Hillery & Jeremiah

August 5, 2022

The beautiful blush & blue summer wedding took place in Mid June at The Barn at Faith Farms in Athens, TN. Madeleine and Tyler are the sweetest couple and have been dating since high school (read their love story in the image below next to the honey jars 🙂 ). These two love all things […]

The Barn at Faith Farms Summer Wedding | Madeleine & Tyler

July 13, 2022

It was such an honor to capture Kelli & Matt’s stunning classy mountain top wedding at The Magnolia venue in Sevierville. Surrounded by the most caring family and friends, Kelli & Matt shared the most perfect day. The couple and most of their guests traveled her from Michigan for the special day. Kelli was joined […]

Classy Summer Wedding at The Magnolia | Kelli & Matt

July 2, 2022

So last summer was such a whirlwind busy time, that I just now realized that I never actually blogged Madeleine & Tyler’s engagement session and there wedding is coming up this weekend. Total photographer fail. But here is a look back and their beautiful fun filled engagement session and I can not wait for their […]

Summer Engagement | Madeleine & Tyler

June 16, 2022

Lesley & Nathan celebrated on a beautiful east Tennessee mountain top with their closest family and friends last week. The Trillium venue was the perfect backdrop for this wonderful celebration. As high school sweethearts this celebration was a long time coming, eight long years in fact. Lesley and Nathan stood the test of time with […]

Mountain Top Trillium Wedding | Lesley & Nathan

June 14, 2022

I first meet Avery and Eli in December of 2019 for their December engagement session, you can take a look back at their session here. Their downtown Knoxville wedding was planned for April of 2020 and we all know how that went… thanks COVID. They decided to still get married on their original wedding date […]

Emporium Center Knoxville Fall Wedding | Avery & Eli

December 4, 2021

This beautiful East Tennessee fall wedding took place on Josh’s family farm. Ciera and Josh were introduced by mutual friends over dinner. The couple loves mountains and hiking and after Josh surprised Ciera with a proposal atop a mountain top in Breckinridge, Colorado it is no surprise that their wedding would take place overlooking the […]

Fall Family Farm Wedding | Ciera & Josh

November 25, 2021

Danielle and Kevin shared a classy backyard fall wedding at Kevin’s family home. Danielle and Kevin live in Boise and were planning their wedding long distance with the help of Kevin’s family here in Knoxville. The family property served as the picture perfect location for the sweetest celebration. Danielle’s family traveled in for the ceremony […]

Classy Backyard Fall Wedding | Danielle & Kevin

November 17, 2021