I love a Smoky Mountain wedding, but something I might love even more is seeing out-of-town wedding guests experience the Smoky Mountains for the first time. It never gets old watching people gush over the view that I get to see almost every weekend during wedding season.  If we haven’t met yet, I’m Rachel, and […]

Wedding guest transportation probably isn’t the first thing you’re daydreaming about when you picture your Smoky Mountain wedding. You’re probably thinking about that insane ceremony view or finally seeing each other in your wedding day wardrobe. Then you fall in love with a venue tucked into the mountains and realize everyone you invited has to […]

If you’re looking for dog friendly wedding venues in East Tennessee because leaving your pup out of the wedding feels completely wrong, you might have more options than you think. Your pup has been part of your everyday life long before there was a wedding timeline involved, maybe even before you two became a thing. […]

When couples tell me that they’re planning to incorporate nontraditional wedding details into their day, I immediately get butterflies, and Hailey and Chase’s day at Cove Lake State Park made me love them 1000x more.  These two are the definition of doing things in a way that feels like you, and the best part was […]

East Tennessee wedding venues aren’t one size fits all, and luxury looks different depending on who’s asking. For some couples, it means mountain views and a team that anticipates what they need before they ever have to ask. For others, it means complete privacy, thoughtful design, on-site lodging, or enough breathing room to spend an […]

Summer engagement photos in Knoxville come with a tradeoff: gorgeous golden light and lush greenery everywhere, but also enough East Tennessee humidity to make you question every decision you made while getting ready. I’ve photographed plenty of summer sessions around Knoxville and the Smokies, and I can tell you a little planning goes a long […]

The right fall wedding venue should give you more than pretty leaves in the background. It should make it easier to slow down, stay close to your favorite people, and enjoy the day without feeling like you’re constantly being moved from one thing to the next. Think mountain views without sacrificing guest comfort, cozy onsite […]

Knoxville bars are the perfect backdrop for a unique engagement photoshoot if your dream date involves dressing up a bit and ordering a fancy cocktail with your favorite person. The vibes at these spots are editorial, romantic, moody, and maybe even a bit edgy. If that describes you, this list will be your guide! Your […]

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 […]