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 […]

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 […]

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 […]