As a Knoxville wedding and proposal photographer, I get asked where to propose in Knoxville all the time. I’ve also worked with enough guys in full planning mode to know that the location question is usually the first thing that sends them into a full spiral. I get it! You’re trying to pull off one […]

2026 is barely halfway over, but 2027 wedding trends are already making their way into planning conversations, and I’m so here for it! After photographing weddings for over a decade, I’ve seen my fair share of trends come and go. Some I loved! Others were… a choice. But the 2027 wedding trends I’m seeing feel […]

As a Tennessee wedding photographer, I’ve watched surprise proposal culture shift in a big way over the last few years. Flash mobs and jumbotron moments can be sweet for the right person, but lately? I’m seeing more and more couples choosing something quieter, more private, and a moment that belongs entirely to them. I’m not […]

If you’re searching for the perfect spot for engagement photos in Knoxville, first of all, excellentttt choice. Let me introduce you to Knoxville Botanical Garden! One of those locations that feels romantic without trying too hard, laid-back without being boring, and pretty much perfect if you want your engagement session to feel more like a […]

After photographing at Knoxville wedding venues for over a decade, I can say with 100% certainty that there’s a noticeable difference between weddings where the couple and their family manage logistics all day and those where an experienced vendor team takes care of them. You can feel the difference immediately. And I mean immediately! The […]

This engagement photoshoot at Maple Grove Estate with Malia and Austin had me thinking about it for weeks afterwards. The light was soft, and the trees were glowing; it had that golden hour warmth that everyone adores. It felt relaxed, no stiff posing. Just a slow evening walk around the property, following the light from […]

Most couples start planning a wedding at a Sevierville wedding venue, thinking about how they want everything to look, which makes sense, because that’s what you see first. The venue, colors, and details they’ve saved a hundred times. But somewhere along the way, that question usually shifts, sometimes quietly, into something else: How do I […]

There are weddings that follow a formula… and then there are weddings like Lauren & Lyle’s, where nothing feels expected, everything feels intentional, and the whole day hums with personality. This one? It lived somewhere between an old-school romance film and a slightly chaotic, joy-filled indie scene (in the best way). A handmade crown. A […]

So you’ve clicked on this blog, which means I’m guessing there’s a very real chance you’re thinking about getting married at Nichols Heir, and honestly… I don’t blame you. It’s gorgeous!! But I’m also guessing you’re trying to figure out when to do it. And I might be a little biased here as a Tennessee […]

If you’re here because you’re thinking about getting married at Howe Farms wedding venue, you’re in the right place. This is part real wedding, part “how do I actually plan a day here that doesn’t feel stiff or overly traditional.” Because yes, Howe Farms is one of those Tennessee wedding venues that photographs really well. […]