Victoria and Hunter’s wedding day could be summed up like this: an literal blast. Not only was the purple wedding color theme the perfect complement to the vivid summer greens, the entire vibe of their loved ones was infectious! This was my first Mexican wedding to photograph. The energy and friendliness was unmatched. There were […]

Can you believe we got 140+ timeless family photos in only a 20-minute session with two preschool-aged kids?! It’s true! The rain even threatened us, but with some creative location planning, we took care of that too. Teamwork, folks. Teamwork! We started our session time out on the front lawn, but sure enough, the rain […]

It was such a pleasure to photograph Ashton & Baron’s soft summer pink wedding! How Ashton & Baron met and how much he pursued her is so adorable. I already wrote about it on their engagement session blog, here. But basically they met at work when Ashton was getting oriented to her new job. Baron’s […]

Nothing is more Tennessee than whiskey! Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall is a Tennessee Native’s dream venue. But if you are newer to the tri-star state, there’s nothing more unique than having your event at Chattanooga’s only distillery event hall. Central Downtown Location Located just a block from the Tennessee River, this venue is perfectly situated […]

The number one question always asked by couples is “What do I wear for engagement photos?” If you are like them and at a loss for what to wear for your engagement photo outfits for summer, I got you! Here are some of my recommendations as a portrait photographer.  I have written a lot about […]

The Chattanooga area is truly just so great when it comes to wedding and event venues. You have endless outdoor spaces, uniquely modern and vintage barns, and you also have the city which brings many urban and industrial venue options to the wedding stage. Waterhouse Pavilion at Miller Plaza is 100% in the last camp […]

When I first saw Ocoee Crest, I let out an audible “Woah.” This wedding venue is jaw-dropping; truly a stunner and absolutely beautiful. Ocoee Crest is easily one of East Tennessee’s most scenic wedding venues with views that seem to span for miles! From the moment you visit, you can tell that Ocoee Crest was […]

Wow! I’ve never been to England, but I feel like I’ve stepped into the most peaceful, quintessentially English garden and countryside grounds when I visit McCoy Farm and Garden. This 38-acre property is steeped in history which you can feel at every turn of the walking trail that surrounds the property. A wedding here would […]

After getting to know Susan & Matt, an elegant Southern wedding is exactly what I envisioned for them! I hadn’t anticipated just how incredibly detailed and tremendously thoughtful Susan is. As the wedding approached, I kept seeing Instagram stories of the most gorgeous details handmade by Susan and her vendors. I’m a sucker for all-the-pretty-things, […]

Being a mom of the cutest little boy, I am always looking for family fun events and activities around the area. Finding Flat Top Mountain Farm is the biggest year-round win! This farm is not just family-friendly but is rooted in family! The land is run by the Hughes. They are the same family from […]

Miami came to the South for Abi & Abner’s white-themed wedding at Blackberry Ridge! Every single guest came from out of town, which made the wedding the event of the season for their families. There were even GUESTS FROM SPAIN! Now that’s a committed friend! The intimate setting of their wedding allowed so many extra […]

Why head to Rosemary Beach on 30A in Florida’s Panhandle when you can find that same picturesque white stucco beauty in the heart of Chattanooga’s southside? Common House No. 3 in Chattanooga is STUNNING! Photographing Kurtisha and Conner’s wedding here gave me an up-close look at the luxury in this restored Italian-Renaissance YMCA originally constructed […]