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!

Thinking about love on this Valentines Day, thinking about warmer climes, and remembering the loveliness of Myriam and Katrina’s wedding in Homestead, Florida at the Cooper Estate. And I figured out why it was such a great time - because the guests were there to have a good time for them, intentionally. Read their blog post to see what I mean!

East Tennessee has seen two snow storms this winter and so far, it seems there is a marriage proposal on the calendar to keep it warm! Here, Jonathan proposed to the lovely Maddie as the flakes fell down around them in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park - see their story!

February is almost here so it is time for the annual Mid-Winter Book & Album Sale! Use this opportunity to preserve your photos in high end, premiere books and albums.

Man’s best friend makes for a beautiful portrait subject - especially when it is as handsome a good boy as Bongo, a Tennessee Bluetick Coon Hound. Dogs are wonderful creatures and every dog owner knows how much joy they bring. Immortalize them in a portrait!

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!

Ho, ho, woof! Santa came to the K9 Center of East Tennesee and the owners got to have studio quality photos of their best friends with the Jolly Old Elf. Whether you just need a smile seeing pictures of happy dogs or want to know how the studio can come to a facility, read this post!

At the wedding of Myriam and Katrina, Katrina surprised her wife with a special dance at the reception. Accompanied by her instructor and a friend, Katrina danced the flamenco, the dance of poetry, to honor Myriam. Flamenco grita lo que el alma calla!

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!

After several rescheduled dates due to that damn COVID, Melina and Colby finally had their dream wedding at Hiwassee River Weddings. The couple is from as Vegas - she is an acrobatic dancer, he is a firefighter - and wanted something different than their desert home. Rain before their day made all the lush green of the Cherokee forests POP so they got their wish! Definitely worth the wait to have their wedding in this dream-like setting!

A new puppy for a photographer means some pet photography - but when the pup is only 7 weeks old and still a baby, why not shoot it as a newborn photo session?

Inspired by the Southern Gothic literature of Flannery O’Connor and the disturbing tableaux of Gregory Crewdson, I used a wonderful model, the old cabins of Elkmont, and tourists willing to play a corpse to tell the tale of Gentleman Jack. The deep woods in the South hold many secrets - be safe lest you become one!

A would-be groom and a group of friends of the couple all happily troop up to Max Patch with everyone eagerly waiting for the big moment . . . all except the would-be bride, of course, who didn’t know what was going to happen. Check out Lindsey and Justin marriage proposal at Max Patch on the blog now!

Travel means meeting the locals and eating what they eat. And if you are in East North Carolina and do not stop for some whole hog BBQ at the Skylight Inn, are you even living? Go eat what Sam Jones is serving, continuing a multi-generational family tradition.

There is nothing like a marriage proposal by a waterfall . . . even if it takes some walking to get there! Jared’s proposal to Hallie at Spruce Flats Falls in the Smokies was a wet one but these West Virginia natives made the Smokies come alive with their love! See more in their blog post!

Alex and Ryder had a delightful engagement session in the river town of Reliance, Tennessee. It is a spot that provides variety, all in a beautiful setting on the banks of the Hiwassee River. And heading up into the Cherokee National Forest, there are even more cool spots - check it out!

The human form is a beautiful thing and has been celebrated in art for centuries. I am fortunate that Jack is willing to engage in some male fine art nudes that we shot in an abandoned cabin in the woods. Nothing obscene but do understand there is nudity and viewer discretion is advised.

“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?

Misty and Bailey set about to have a smaller wedding, planning to match class and style while being budget friendly. Think it can’t be done? They proved it can by having their nuptials at the gorgeous and historical Venue at Gordon Lee. Learn from them and check out this gem in Chickamauga, Georgia - just over the border from Chattanooga!