It doesn’t get any dreamier that Smoky Mountain in the fall! Between the bright leaves, mountain backdrops and warm autumn light, every moment feels like magic. Here are all the reasons to have your engagement photos in the fall in the Smoky Mountains featuring an amazing gallery!

When Zac reached out to me with this crazy idea, I wasn’t sure if we would be able to pull it off. However, as a Gatlinburg photographer, I am always up for adventure! Here is how we pulled off a surprise proposal in the morning and an elopement in the evening.

A surprise proposal in the Smokies? Sign me up! Photographers in Gatlinburg love a good surprise, and we know every wife-to-be wants those moments captured in high res!

Jack and Abby booked a session with me for some couple photos in the Smokies. The location was right, the poses were so sweet and we were having a great time, but Jack was holding on to a secret! As we passed a garden, he pulled out a tiny piece of jewelry… little did Abby know, this was actually a Smoky Mountain Proposal.

Newly engaged? Engagement photos are some of the most beautiful of all of the sessions I do as a Gatlinburg photographer—and they need to be! These are the photos that are sent out on wedding invitations to literally everyone you know! Today I’m going to share with you my best advice for engagement photo poses that are sure to stand out on those invites!

If you’re willing to take a little drive west of Gatlinburg, your perfect summer engagement photos are waiting for you in the Smoky Mountains! We went on a journey out in the wilds of Cades Cove with Marley and Dylan for their romantic Gatlinburg summer engagements photos. It was a little bit country and a ton of fun!

If you are planning on a Smoky Mountain wedding, or family photos, then before you make your way out to the National Park you will need to know about this new requirement effective March 1st, 2023. Smoky Mountain National Park is now requiring parking passes for visitors who plan to park for more than 15 minutes.

As a Gatlinburg wedding photographer I love getting to know my couples before their wedding day. And having outdoor engagement photos before your Smoky Mountain wedding is the perfect way to get acquainted! Amanda and Dayton had such a stunning session for their fall engagement photos. Here is how we made the most of their outdoor engagement photos on Gatlinburg.

Fall engagement photos in the Smoky Mountains may just be my favorite! From the colorful backdrops to the cool breezes that invites snuggly posing. You will absolutely adore your experience and the images you receive after. Check this couples dreamy session!

As a Smoky Mountain Elopement Photographer, I was so excited when Jess reached out to me wanting to plan his surprise proposal to his girlfriend, Emmaleigh. We planned the perfect day on top of Foothills Parkway in Tennessee, read more of their story on the blog!