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The wedding kiss at Market Square rooftop wedding.

It was such a pleasure to meet Jen and Michael! I had never met either of them before being referred to them, but they are both so down-to-earth and friendly, we felt like old friends. Their wedding was held at a rooftop venue in downtown Knoxville in lovely Market Square. It was laid back, friendly, […]

Jen and Michael’s Market Square Wedding

Headshot of a man at Forks of the River Widlife Management Area.

It’s really important to have photos of the people you love. Even if they are just simple snapshots, your future self will be grateful. How do I know this? Because I have a photo of my father in a tiny suit when he was probably one year old. I have a photo of his father when […]

Brian at Forks of the River

A young boy laughing at Baker Creek Preserve.

“I have a boo-boo on my toe.” Arthur woefully told me about his hurt toe first thing when he got out of the car. Apparently, he had fallen down and scraped his shin and toe earlier in the day. This is a very big deal to a two-and-a-half-year-old, so I tried to be very understanding […]

Caraco Family Portraits at Baker Creek

A toddler exploring outdoors at Ijams Nature Center.

My friends Jen and Neal came to town to visit recently. We took the opportunity to get some mother-daughter photos of Jen and her little daughter, Zora. Zora is full of energy and loves to explore. Those little legs will take her anywhere she wants to go, and faster than you would think! She also […]

Mother and Daughter Portraits at Ijams

A little girl riding a tricycle at her home.

This mother and daughter photo session was so magical! Just picture this: a 1930s farm house that has been beautifully restored and is filled with light. A sprawling yard complete with chickens, a meadow, a huge old tree with a swing, and a garden. Ample space for a three-year old to run, play, explore, and […]

Liz + Ruby at the Farm House

Wedding party and guests at Museum of Appalachia.

I had the honor of photographing the wedding of friends I’ve known since I moved to Knoxville in 2008. Ashley is calm, gentle, and exceedingly kind. Adam is philosophic, inquisitive, and an old soul. They got married at the charming Museum of Appalachia in Clinton, Tennessee. It was a warm and beautiful evening. The sun just […]

Ashley + Adam’s Appalachian Wedding