This spot on the Little River just outside of Townsend is so quiet and picturesque. It’s a great location if you’re wanting something a little different than the mountain views. It really feels like you’re in a magical rain forest!
 Ahhhh, Foothills Parkway, you are my favorite in the Smoky Mountains! Yeah, we got a little rain during our session, but we just waited it out in the car until it passed. When we arrived, though, this fantastic double rainbow was on display, and I quickly got everyone together and started snapping! We started at Townsend Overlook, then made our way to “The Wall” which makes you feel like you’re on top of the world! And we ended at one more lookout with a slightly different view. It was a beautiful day with this beautiful family who was visiting from Illinois. If you’re visiting Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain area, scheduling a photo session is a MUST!          by Jackie no comments  Honeysuckle Hills (https://honeysucklehills.com/) in Pigeon Forge, just outside of Gatlinburg, TN. It’s really a slice of heaven!! They host elopements and small weddings as well as host events like family reunions, and all of her packages include a wedding coordinator. Regina is the owner, and she is a fun and wonderful woman who takes so much pride in what she has built (with good reason!), and has really thought out every detail to her property as well as what she offers to her couples. She has graciously opened up her property to my clients to be able to book their family sessions here for a fee. If you’re looking for something unique and private to elevate your family photo session or to elope to, I highly recommend booking Honeysuckle Hills! Scroll down to see all the beauty, including the mountain views!                  by Jackie no comments  Family photos are never meant to be stressful, they are meant to be a special time documenting the stage of your family, whether you have little ones or kids that won’t stop growing up! At any stage, our session is fun and playful, filled with lots of laughter! With little ones, like this session, we tickled, snuggled, played peek-a-boo on daddy’s shoulders and came out with a gallery full of beautifully authentic images that represent this family’s stage of life. We photographed at the Holmestead Studio in Knoxville, TN and it was the perfect setting to get those playful images, plus aren’t these girls just too adorable??!!                    by Jackie no comments  There’s something so pure and joyful about capturing the bond between a mother and her child—and this mom and son photo session at Melton Hill Park in Knoxville, TN was the perfect reminder of just how special that connection is. It was one of those quintessential East Tennessee summer days—warm, sunny, and filled with laughter. From the very beginning, these two brought so much energy and playfulness to their session. We ran through the tall grass, shared tickle fights, and played silly games that had them both laughing non-stop. My favorite sessions are always the ones where families can just be themselves—and this one was overflowing with genuine smiles and sweet, unposed moments. As the evening light softened and the summer heat lingered, we decided there was no better way to end the session than by cooling off in the water. The little guy splashed around with the biggest grin, and Mom joined in, creating some of my favorite candid photos from the day. Those images—wet hair, giggles, and all—perfectly capture what childhood (and motherhood) is all about: connection, joy, and being present in the moment. Melton Hill Park is one of my favorite family photography locations in Knoxville because it offers so much variety—beautiful open fields, wooded trails, and the perfect water background for sunset photos (and a little splash session at the end!). If you’re dreaming of a playful family photo session in Knoxville that feels relaxed, natural, and full of heart, Melton Hill Park is always a favorite spot. Whether you want to run barefoot through the grass, snuggle by the water, or let the kids splash and play, I’ll help you create images that truly feel like you.                    by Jackie no comments |
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