One of the most popular questions I get asked by couples is about having a first look. The decision to do a first look at your wedding is entirely personal and depends on your preferences as a couple. For those that do not know what a first look is, it refers to a private moment […]

When camcorders become affordable for the public, more and more couples had their weddings videoed. Over time, the fad wained but it seems to have picked up again with the emergence of better and more affordable technology. As a wedding photographer, I get asked countless times if I provide video as well. I do, in […]

Love and Horses What’s not to love about horses? They are loyal, steadfast, and true. The have been a method of transportation for hundreds of years. They are beautiful creatures, majestic and free! It was a no brainer when Abbie asked if she could incorporate Boo and Luna into her engagement session. These two are […]

Behind the Lens Life is better behind the lens. I get to be myself, the fun, outgoing, goober that does whatever it takes to capture the true essence of a person, couple, or family. Jessica said it well:   Fun and creative! Jeff has one of the best personalities I have experienced with photographers. He’s […]

The Power of Prayer On a warm Friday afternoon in May, Madison and Jon met for a time of prayer before their wedding. They did not do a first look, as Madison wanted her future husband to see her for the first time as she glided down the aisle. Rather, this beautiful bride came up […]

Have you ever wondered why you ended up somewhere? Like, why did you go (or not go) on a trip? I firmly believe there is a reason for everything we do and that every action has at least an equal and opposite reaction. In June 2018, I was asked to go to Puerto Rico to […]

It was a cool day in mid February when I met Kayla at the Starbucks in  West Town Mall in Knoxville. Starbucks is my go to if I’m not at Empty Cup. We talked about her Cades Cove wedding, as well as her love for turtles. After our chat, I was excited for this semi-destination […]

Im a relational guy. I love building relationships with folks. A client only has that title and distinction when they first contact me. Once the conversation starts, we grow to acquaintances and then when the shoot finishes, we are friends. It is my goal that I am not just your wedding photographer of take photos […]

I was in my office a couple months ago when my phone rang. Im typically a text or messenger person, but thought it would be prudent for me to answer. On the other end was a frantically calm (if you can imagine the two together) young lady. She was excited and I was the fist […]

The first time I met Lauren was at a bridal show in February 2018. She was laid back and as cool as a cucumber. We talked for a lil bit and she went on exploring the show. A few weeks later, we met at a Dunkin Doughnuts (which for some odd reason, took me longer […]