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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!

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Cades Cove Bridal Portraits: Stefany and Travis

Stefany and Travis came down to the Smoky Mountains to elope and have their bridal portraits done in the mountains. A small wedding is no less important than a large one. Cades Cove provided a beautiful setting for them - even if it meant working to avoid bear jams! BTW, as the Cherokee held the black bear sacred, the presence of so many surely means a blessing from the mountains for this delightful couple!

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A Bridal Shoot at Ijams . . . Sort Of

What happens when wedding portraits don't come out as planned?  It's never too late for a do over.  Or, even better - plan to do your wedding portraits on a day apart from your wedding and take advantage of a gorgeous setting and the right time of day.  Here are images done at Ijams Nature Center, part of Knoxville's Urban Wilderness, for a great couple, Megan and TJ.

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