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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.

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

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

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

Heather and David had the sweetest intimate micro wedding at Above the Mist Weddings in Gatlinburg, TN earlier this week. It has been a whirlwind week for me with three wedding in one week! That is a record for sure. This was also my first real micro wedding. There were less than 15 people in […]

Above the Mist Micro Wedding | Heather & David

October 18, 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

Sara & Austin chose the perfect October day for a mountain top wedding with a view. They selected Mountain Willow Manor in Whitwell, TN for their perfect venue. A dream team of vendors helped to round out the day. It was the sweetest day with first looks for all the special men in Sara’s life; […]

Mountain Willow Manor Wedding | Sara & Austin

October 15, 2021

This lovely blush summer wedding took place at the White Barn at Cruze Farm. Sarah and Ryan met during a chance meeting while Sarah was still in high school and visiting one of her brothers at college. I say “one” because she has SEVEN brothers, not kidding seven brothers. They were friends for the next […]

Blush Summer Wedding at White Barn Cruze Farm | Sarah & Ryan

August 29, 2021

bride and groom dip kiss

Merry Christmas Eve!  Perfect timing for a new blog post. You guys!!! This fall season has been one for the record books.  I have been so blessed to work with so, so many amazing couples, families and seniors this year and this fall has been so very busy.  I was so honored when Avery and […]

Downtown Knoxville Engagement Session | Avery & Eli

December 24, 2019