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Let It Snow: Neil and Jackie’s Proposal

Neil had plans to propose to Jackie in Cades Cove, a popular spot in the Great Smoky Mountains NP. On January 1st, it was 75 degrees . . . but just two days later, most of the park was closed with wet and heavy snow! Facing downed trees and slippery roads, it still happened - witness a wintery, wonderful marriage proposal in the white woods of the Smokies!

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Young Skater: a Portrait Study

“Oh, the weather inside ain’t frightful / In fact it’s purely delightful! / And as long the AC will go - Let it blow, let it blow, let it blow!” It may be summertime but in a studio it can be a snowy day on a frozen lake. Our champion skater, Zoey, performed beautifully in this studio portrait session. What scene can I make for you?

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Luck, Cold, and a Milestone: Margaret and Zak's Proposal

The weather in the Smokies in the Spring is unpredictable. Zak wanted to have his marriage proposal to Margaret at Arch Rock along the Alum Cave Trail but snow and ice the night before closed US 441 and access to the trailhead. So we planned a different spot . . . until at the last minute, the road reopened! It was a cold and icy morning by the Arch but their love brought warmth and joy to the hikers that witnessed it!

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Is This a Hallmark Christmas Movie? Leanet and Sayd's Proposal

Want to see an epic Christmas marriage proposal? For Leanet and Sayd, two beautiful people from Florida, they came to the Smoky Mountains and had fortune smile upon them when they got to experience a white Christmas, the first in the area after ten years! As the snow fell on a gorgeous setting by a mountain river, Sayd asked Leanet to share her life with his and the romance reached unseen levels. Check out their story, including a video of the moment!

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Snowy Sunrise Surprise: Madison and Scott's Proposal

These two fine people from Mississippi had never been at these elevations before and the sunrise at 5000' was a cold one - but it was all done for Scott to surprise Madison with a marriage proposal. Some earlier snow provided a beautiful backdrop to this romantic moment at Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Check out their story!

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