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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.

July 5th, 2024, marked a day of profound joy and heartfelt celebration as Katie and Alex tied the knot amidst their loving family and friends at Venue Chattanooga. Despite the forecasted heat and thunderstorms, the day unfolded with unexpected blessings of overcast skies and radiant sunshine just in time for the ceremony. The atmosphere was […]

Summer Love – Venue Chattanooga | Katie & Alex

July 14, 2024

Their wedding day was a celebration of love in its purest form, surrounded only by their closest family members. The intimacy of the affair added a profound sense of warmth and sincerity to every moment captured. The setting was adorned with the most exquisite florals and meticulously chosen wedding details, each contributing to the ambiance […]

Love in Bloom: Katie and Peter’s Intimate Wedding at The Broadmoor

June 24, 2024

bride and groom at lake front wedding at Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs

Last spring I had the privilege and honor to be called upon by one of my long time clients to shoot their engagement session. Katie and I first met back in 2019 when I photographed her for the first time for her college graduation photos from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. We met up for […]

Katie + Peter’s World’s Fair Site Engagement Session | Knoxville, TN

May 30, 2024

I had so much fun hanging out with and getting to know Micaela and Jay better during their Chattanooga engagement session. We visited McCoy Family Farms and the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge during their session. It was so great to get to know them better and I can not wait for their fall wedding.

McCoy Farms and Downtown Chattanooga Engagement session | Micaela & Jacob

May 23, 2024

The quaint charm of Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church set the stage for a love-filled union that will forever be etched in the memories of all who attended. Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Tennessee, this historic church became the sacred space where vows were exchanged, promises made, and two souls intertwined in matrimony. As guests […]

Riverview Farm Wedding | Alanna & Brandon

May 2, 2024

It was a perfect spring day for Karla-Anne and Paul’s wedding at the bridge at Smithview Pavilion last weekend. These two planned a wedding in record time, moving up their date a full year and it was the perfect day. Along with some fantastic vendors the weather cooperated and made for a beautiful day. Enjoy […]

Smithview Pavilion Spring Wedding | Karla-Anne & Paul

March 27, 2024

I had so much fun getting a chance to get to know Karla-Anne and Paul before their wedding next weekend. I can’t wait for their big day at Smithview Pavilion.

Karla-Anne & Paul Engagement Session

March 14, 2024

As the crisp October breeze painted the Tennessee landscape with warm hues, Rachel and Jisung embarked on a journey of a lifetime, exchanging vows beneath the sprawling branches of Sampson’s Hollow. The fall foliage was nothing short of breathtaking, a vibrant tapestry that served as the perfect backdrop for a day filled with love, laughter, […]

Sampson’s Hollow Fall Glow Wedding | Rachel & Jisung

November 12, 2023

Sampson's hollow fall wedding

Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, a breathtaking love story unfolded as a Michigan couple celebrated their union, culminating a decade of love and commitment. With the help of Vintage Floral Designs and I do Weddings, their long-cherished dream of a stunning mountain top wedding became a reality at the Venue at Greenbrier […]

Smoky Mountain Fall Wedding | The Venue at Greenbrier Estate | Elizabeth & Daniel

October 28, 2023

October is off to an amazing start and Kaylin and Kevin’s wedding at the Brookside Knoxville. Take a peek at this beautiful day. You can take a look back at their gorgeous spring engagement session at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and downtown Knoxville by clicking here. Mandy Hart Photo – Knoxville Wedding Photographer

Downtown Knoxville – Brookside Wedding | Kaylin & Kevin

October 19, 2023

Bride and Groom on tree lined street with veil blowing in the wind