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A bride and groom sit in a canoe on the bank of a creek.

My friends Andrew and Stephanie just had the most amazing wedding (read: party) at River John’s Outfitters in Maryville, Tennessee.

Stephanie & Andrew’s River Island Wedding

A young woman sits at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens for her portrait.

I recently had the pleasure of taking portraits of the entire CAC Knox County AmeriCorps team. This group is special to me because it’s the entire reason I moved to Knoxville 13 years ago.

Knox County CAC AmeriCorps Portraits

A young man at his Bratabandha ceremony with icing on his face.

There are many complex parts to the full Bratabandha ritual, but I was asked to capture the fun moments from the “friends and family” part of Lucas’s Bratabandha.

Lucas’s Bratabandha in Knoxville

A bride and groom look at each other and stand in the Knox County Courthouse after their wedding.

t was such an absolute honor when my wonderful and beautiful friend, Abbey, asked me to photograph her wedding. As many couples have done over the past 18 months, Abbey and her fiancé, Derek, decided to forgo a traditional wedding and have a very small gathering at the Knox County Courthouse instead.

Abbey & Derek’s Knox County Courthouse Wedding

A mom and dad hold their one-year-old son in a field at Mead's Quarry.

This session was really special and rewarding because a little over a year ago, I took maternity photos for Amye and Aaron (and their pup, Slippers). And now they just celebrated Oliver’s very first birthday. Time is a thief for sure! Amye and Aaron are actually my neighbors, so it’s been such a treat to see them around the neighborhood with Oliver in the stroller. So I’ve been able to see him grow from a tiny baby to a very expressive, little guy.

Oliver’s First Birthday

A UTK student at Morgan Hall with her parents and dog.

When Oprah Winfrey said, “When I look to the future, it’s so bright it burns my eyes,” I just know she was talking about Hailey Rose Viars. This beautiful senior just graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee—the UT Institute of Agriculture to be exact. Hailey Rose majored in agricultural leadership, education, and communications. […]

Hailey Rose’s College Graduation

The Kolesars hold their newborn daughter in their Knoxville home.

On arriving at the Kolesar home that overlooks Melton Hill lake, Kristin and Ken were taking turns walking and bouncing baby Evelyn.

At-home Newborn Session with the Kolesars

A newly married couple at the Knox County Courthouse.

Stephanie and Andrew didn’t exactly have a wedding planned, and they didn’t really want a traditional ceremony. So they decided to go ahead and tie the knot at the Knox County Courthouse!

Stephanie & Andrew’s Knox County Courthouse Elopement

A big, white dog looks up at a pregnant couple standing in the woods.

Driving up to Kristin and Ken’s beautifully wooded lot in Knox County, I was greeted by the lush greenery and the peaceful river at the base of their property. I hopped out of the car and started scoping out spots for our session at the Kolesar home. I was very excited for this session with […]

Kolesar Maternity Session at Home

Portrait of a little girl in a yellow dress with blue and white flowers.

Standing under the tall hemlock trees, Annie started off a little shy, hiding behind her hat and big beach ball. But within five minutes, she had really warmed up! In no time flat, she was bouncing around, throwing her ball to me, and offering me her Ninja Turtle action figure. In my book, being offered […]

Annie’s Second Birthday at Knoxville Botanical Gardens