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Henrik and Jessica reached out to me with the exciting news that they were expecting a baby and wanted to take some announcement photos. We met up at Seven Islands Birding Park, and spent the next hour walking through the pretty gardens, talking, watching the sun set and capturing the sweetest pictures.

Couples, Knoxville, Maternity

November 4, 2025

Seven Islands Birding Park // Henrik & Jessica

Being huge lovers of the outdoors, mountains and animals, Cades Cove was the perfect location for Allee & Josh’s engagement photos. We had the perfect weather, all of the horses were grazing super close to the road and the glowing sunset was the best way to wrap up the evening. Counting down the days until […]

Couples, Engagement Photoshoot, Smoky Mountains

October 29, 2025

Cades Cove Engagement Session // Allee & Josh

Chris & Sarah chose to have their engagement shoot at the beautiful Centennial Golf Course in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. They both love going to the golf course, so it was only fitting to incorporate one of their hobbies into their engagement session. I absolutely loved capturing this shoot and can’t wait for Chris and Sarah’s […]

Couples, Engagement Photoshoot

October 20, 2025

Centennial Golf Course Engagement Session – Oak Ridge, TN

Elizabeth & Dustin’s wedding day was on a rainy day in May at a beautiful venue located near Chattanooga, Hidden Springs Venue. This was my first time shooting at this venue, and I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to go back!! Besides the building that holds your reception, they also have several beautiful cabins […]

Couples, Wedding

October 16, 2025

Hidden Springs Venue – Dustin & Elizabeth

I’ve known Josh & Haley for a little over a year. I shot their wedding last August, and when Haley reached out a few months back with the news that they were expecting a baby, I was soo excited! I love getting to see my couples again, and getting to capture Josh & Haley’s maternity […]

Knoxville Botanical Gardens, Maternity, Uncategorized

October 16, 2025

Knoxville Botanical Gardens – Maternity Shoot

Nicole & Chandler reached out to me to shoot their couples pictures, to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. They also recently finished building their gorgeous Deerfield resort lake home right on Norris Lake. So we knew that we had to take their pictures there – and we couldn’t have picked a better spot! The golden […]

Couples

June 3, 2025

Norris Lake Couple’s Photoshoot – Nicole & Chandler

Downtown Knoxville is such a fun and different location to shoot at. I love all the beautiful buildings and city look. It makes for such a fun and classy vibe – which is exactly what Rachel & Dalton were wanting in their photoshoot. I’m counting down the days until their summer wedding!

Couples, Engagement Photoshoot

May 14, 2025

Rachel & Dalton’s Downtown Knoxville Engagement Shoot

For this couple’s engagement session, I chose Seven Islands Birding Park as the perfect spot to take their photos. Seven Islands at sunset is my favorite – I love how the light looks on the mountains in the background! So excited for Matt & Mikaila’s wedding next spring – it’s going to be stunning!

Couples, Engagement Photoshoot

May 2, 2025

Mikaila & Matt

For the longest time I’ve wanted to do some creative studio bridals, so when Breanna and I were able to schedule this, I was so excited!! This is such a perfect opportunity to photograph your wedding attire and I had so much fun!! Studio: Sunday Studios, Knoxville TennesseeWedding Gown: White Lace & Promises, KnoxvilleHair: @SamidoesmyhairMakeup: […]

Bridals

April 24, 2025

Breanna Bridal Portraits

For Josh and Grace’s couple session, I knew this wildflower field located in Knoxville would be the perfect location! Although you can’t tell it from the pictures, it had just stopped raining in time for the shoot and it was freezing cold. But they are the sweetest couple, and I lovee how the pictures turned […]

Couples

April 22, 2025

Josh & Grace

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