Stories and Insights
Hiker Love: Katelyn and Adam’s Wedding at Spence Cabin in the Smokies
When two adventuresome backpackers get married, it is hard to think of a more appropriate spot fort heir wedding in the woods than Spence Cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). It was an intimate and elegant affair along the Little River in the Elkmont district of the park. Beautifully boho, green and woodsy!
Love Along the Little Pigeon River: Christina and Cody
Christina and Cody came to the Smokies for an intimate wedding and just wanted pictures of them and their wedding party in the beauty of the mountains. Who says wedding photography has to be a big affair? Get the photography for what is important to you!
Trail Magic on the AT
2100+ miles from Georgia to Maine - that is the Appalachian Trail and here are some of the faces hiking it now. Knowing that a friend would be passing through the Smokies on his way to Maine, I arranged to meet up with him and do a little trail magic. Instead of just the usual food and drink, I also did portraits of the hikers that stopped at Indian Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Come see their faces and get to know their trail names in this post.
A Sun-Kissed Proposal in Winter: Megan and Andy
The weather in East Tennessee is hard to predict, and snow and ice threatened to cancel Andy’s marriage proposal to Megan. But can you stop love? Never! A closed highway meant going to Plan B and the mission was accomplished - she said yes! Read their love story here!
#LoveWins at Grotto Falls - Myriam and Katrina's Proposal
Grotto Falls saw a beautiful marriage proposal when Myriam asked Katrina to spend their lifetimes together as wives. But being a romantic at heart, Myriam had a special challenge for this love story by a waterfall - read on to learn about that and watch the magic unfold!
One Fine Morning at Laurel Falls: Tatum and Antonio's Proposal
Who doesn’t need to hear about a love story - and one set in the beauty of the Smokies? I was privileged once again to capture a marriage proposal in my beautiful national park. Join me now to meet a lovely couple, Tatum and Antonio. Added bonus: video of the moment she said, “YES!”
Abandoned Elkmont: Olivia and Daniel's Engagement Session
The abandoned cabins at Elkmont lent a cool, “urbex” feel to Olivia and Daniel’s enagement session but even with a steady rain, much fun was had! Check out their images in this blog post.