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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 had such a great time with Kaylin and Kevin a couple of months ago while exploring the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and downtown Knoxville. They are such a sweet and fun loving couple and that shows through in every photo. I can’t wait for their upcoming wedding at the Brookside. It is going to be […]

Downtown Knoxville Engagement | Kaylin & Kevin

September 5, 2023

As September starts, it is clear I am very behind on my blog posts. Ooops!!! Makayla and Jay’s gorgeous spring engagement session was so beautiful and I am just now getting around to doing their blog post. I can’t wait for their fall wedding at the White Barn at Cruze Farms. Sit back and enjoy […]

Spring Dogwood Garden Engagement | Makayla & Jay

September 1, 2023

To say I am hugely behind on blog posts would be an understatement. I had such a blast this spring meeting up with and getting to know Makayla and Jay better during their engagement session in early spring. They are such a sweet fun loving couple who like to laugh and have fun. I can […]

Knoxville Botanical Gardens Engagement Session | Makayla & Jay

July 11, 2023

I had such a great time getting to know Kyla and Jake better while they visited Chattanooga a couple of weeks ago for their engagement session and to tie up many other wedding activities for their upcoming April 2023 wedding at the Tennessee RiverPlace. Just minutes from downtown Chattanooga yet tucked away in seclusion and […]

Tennessee RiverPlace Engagement | Kyla & Jake

November 24, 2022

I had such a great time getting to know Carley & Tyler as they were visiting town for their engagement session. I can not wait to photograph their wedding next May at Hiwassee River Weddings. Enjoy this look at their engagement session at Melton Hill Park.

Carley & Tyler Fall Engagement – Melton Hill Park

November 16, 2022

I was so excited when Elizabeth reached out just a couple of weeks ago regarding their wedding coming up next October. We discussed the day and their needs and they booked me for their wedding after our video consult call, contact me to schedule a call to talk in detail about your day! It worked […]

Melton Hill Fall Engagement | Elizabeth & Daniel

October 14, 2022

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

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

A drizzly and rainy Halloween morning engagement session helped all the East Tennessee fall color really pop! This engagement session had been planned and date set for several months. Once Lesley & Nathan booked Mandy Hart Photo for their June 2022 wedding, we went right to work booking a date for the fall engagement session. […]

Rainy Halloween Engagement Shoot | Lesley & Nathan

November 8, 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