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With so many different factors to consider and locations to choose from, choosing a wedding venue can be a daunting undertaking. But when it comes to your big day, having an amazing wedding venue is key. Not only is it where you’ll be tying the knot, but you’ll also be spending nearly an entire day […]


Fall Wedding at Hidden Springs Venue I Chattanooga Wedding Photographer Vendors: Ceremony & Reception Venue: Hidden Springs Venue Wedding Dress: Mrs. Bridal Boutique Florist: Jimmie’s Flowers DJ: Tanner Coaste Make-up: Lexi Bailey Hair: Kristi Dixon Bridesmaid Dresses: Birdy Grey Men’s Attire: Hixon’s Fashions For Men Catering: Mellow Mushroom Cake: Town House Bake Shop Invitations: Zazzle
Your wedding is the most important day of your life, so I know you want it to be unforgettable. With so many options available from traditional church halls to castles, I get that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed trying to choose the right one for hosting your special day. Can I simplify it for you […]

A Recommitment at the Wildwood Resort & Marina I Chattanooga Wedding Photographer Charity & David have an unreal story. During our short amount of time at the Wildwood Resort & Marina, Jimmy and learned that so much life has happened during their 18 years of marriage, including David’s five-year battle with cancer, DOUBLE bone marrow […]


Wedding planning can be so overwhelming, especially as the weeks get closer to your Big Day. You don’t know what you don’t know. That can be so anxiety-provoking…at least it was for me when I was a bride. That’s why I’m sharing 10 tips from a wedding photographer’s perspective for the Chattanooga bride! From my […]
As opposed to a traditional ballroom or banquet hall, you may be wondering why anyone would ever rent a small wedding venue? Well, there are many reasons to choose a small wedding venue. Not only will you find that small weddings may be more intimate and personal in nature, but they’re generally also much less […]


Maternity Session I Chattanooga Family Photographer It wasn’t until the middle of our session that I realized this beautiful mother-to-be was my FAVORITE nurse three years ago (almost to the date) when I had my son, Beckett. I couldn’t put a finger on where I recognized her from (thanks sleep deprivation), but she remembered me. […]

Chattanooga outdoor wedding venues are some of the best, due to the scenic views all around. Outdoor weddings are becoming increasingly popular. In a world where we are constantly surrounded by technology and buildings, we often long for untouched nature and scenic views. A wedding in the outdoors not only promises some of those things. […]