Planning a Great Smoky Mountain elopement is a dream for so many couples. But you’ll want to secure a Special Use Permit with the National Park Service first. Here’s how to get your permit, step by step. Plus, tips I’ve learned from years photographing elopements in the the Smokies.

As a Gatlinburg photographer I love photographing just about anything in the Smoky Mountains! From elopements and weddings, to graduating seniors and family portraits. I do it all! But some of my favorite sessions have to be engagement photos. If you a few more reasons on why Smoky Mountains for your engagement photos, then you are in the right place!

A simple ceremony surrounded by nature's beauty is the best kind of romance. I love capturing couples in the grasses and trees of the Smoky Mountains! But where is the best spot for your personal elopement? Well, in the summer months, a Gatlinburg elopement at Cades Cove may be exactly what you’re looking for. 

In my time capturing couples who elope to Gatlinburg, I have found that there are a lot of misconceptions about eloping. And while truth is spread through rumors, some of these assumptions are just not true. Let’s debunk 6 myths about eloping.

So you have decided that eloping in Gatlinburg is the move for you and your sweetheart! Congratulations🎉 I So instead of just handing you a list and wishing you the best of luck, I am going to walk you through some of the best spots to elope in Gatlinburg.

As a Gatlinburg wedding photographer I have noticed that getting ready photos have gained popularity over the years and rightfully so! Capturing the essence of the wedding day in photos is a really great way to create lasting memories.

As a Gatlinburg wedding photographer I love getting to be a part of any celebration! Capturing grand celebratory weddings, intimate ceremonies and everything in between. So when Hannah and Tanner reached out for me to help capture their Gatlinburg elopement I was over the moon! I loved getting to know this amazing couple, as well as finding ways to make their elopement one of a kind.