Adventure Engagement in Cades Cove - Anne + Chris
These two met through a co-worker when Chris moved to Knoxville, and their first encounter was with Anne's family on Thanksgiving. A little later after their friendship blossomed, they started dating, and now, Anne and Chris are on their biggest adventure yet together to becoming Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield.
A self-proclaimed outdoorsy couple, these two enjoy being in the mountains and traveling with one another. Chris proposed to Anne while on a trip to Colorado with their friends over New Year's Eve weekend, and they knew that the national park would serve as the perfect sentimental location for their fun engagement session back home.
As we initially met Anne and Chris outside of the loop entrance to Cade's Cove, we were immediately impressed that they brought along his Land Rover as a prop for their session. Since Anne is basically a wildlife expert (even being able to identify birds by their call) and Chris's first love is the national parks, we knew that our time with them was going to be amazing. The mountains had to be featured , and we loved that they incorporated not only the perfect camping outfits to express their interests but also a picnic basket filled with everything one would need for a romantic date exploring the Cove. We were able to capture some gorgeous shots of the two at sunset dancing, flirting, and laughing, and we appreciate that they followed our advice to be casual but also dress it up a bit too. Utter perfection!
This is a session that we will never forget because it was truly all about the couple's hobbies and love for nature-- and of course each other. We're traveling to The Great Smoky Mountains and Cade's Cove today with this mountainside engagement. Enjoy!
Colorful, Casual, and Relaxing Engagement in Knoxville - Lizzi + Justin
When your dog is named Reggie and you are a huge Packers fan, it only makes sense that you start your engagement at Neyland Stadium by the image of Reggie White, right? Lizzi and Justin met us on campus to kick off their engagement with some playful shots alongside the stadium and the checkerboard streets. Our next adventure took us to the Hardin Valley area of Knoxville where the couple was lucky enough to catch the red buds and yellow flowers blooming for some gorgeous pops of color against Lizzi's pastel floral shirt. The final stop at Melton Hill Park made for some sweet shots lakeside with the couple, and we all laughed hysterically when Reggie decided to make a chew toy out of their wooden save the date sign from a Jacksonville farmers' market (where the two now live).
Lizzi and Justin met while playing on a co-ed softball team, and although she initially played hard to get, she clearly eventually came around. Justin proposed with a super romantic evening in their backyard with celebratory drinks and a nice meal (after Lizzi encouraged him to avoid a cliché proposal). We learned from the first conversation (when Lizzi and Justin were getting ready to head out for a hike) that these two are super fun loving, easygoing, and outdoorsy, but we also learned that we had several connections outside of us shooting their engagement and upcoming fall wedding. Lizzi was actually friends with Jason's sister in middle school, and we attended high school at the same time. Signs it was meant to be? I think so.
This casual engagement session was as fun as it looks, and we are counting down the days (which, coincidentally is exactly 100 today) until this couple shares their vows at Riverview Family Farm!
Botanical Gardens of Knoxville Engagement - Priyanka + Manish
There’s nothing we enjoy more than a sunny session with gorgeous blooms surrounding a couple, and Priyanka and Manish’s Knoxville Botanical garden engagement was just that. This pair was in town for her cousin’s wedding, so it was the perfect opportunity for the couple to also set up a session for their own photos. Although the two are currently long distance, their relationship is one based on sharing similar core beliefs and valuing family.
These two will be celebrating soon in a traditional engagement ceremony, and we want to wish them the very best as they plan for their wedding and lives together.
Location: Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
Knoxville Lake Engagement - Christa + Taylor
We had a blast with Christa & Taylor at their lakeside property for their Knoxville Engagement.
Film Lab: The Find Lab
Melton Hill Park & Gallaher Bend Knoxville Engagement - Brittney + Travis
Beautiful sunset engagement session in Knoxville.
Hair and Makeup: @sb_bridal | Film Lab: The Find Lab
