The year 2020 was slated to start off the best year of business for Erin Morrison Photography. At the beginning of the year, I had filled my calendar with weddings and was looking forward to all the bookings in 2021. Then, the grenade known as COVID-19 blew everything up in March.
The Year of COVID
Owning a small business is not for the faint of heart. In any “normal” year, professional photographers have to deal with a number of items: websites, hosting, social media, taxes, contracts, and cancellations. It just comes with the territory. 2020 only amplified the hard work of owning a small business. The hustle to keep afloat was very real, and many small businesses (especially in the wedding industry) did not make it.
I have stayed awake at night thinking about my company, and I have spent many nights thinking about my wedding couples. This year sucked. It sucked hard. And if your wedding was canceled or postponed this year, I feel for you.
Smoky Mountain Photographer
One thing that has not changed is that people love to take photos in the Smokies. And dang, was it busy! I have a Commercial Use Authorization in The Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It is an honor to be a licensed photographer in this national park. Every year, I take family, engagement, and wedding photos inside its boundaries. In 2021, I am looking forward to hitting up some new locations such as Newfound Gap, The Fairy House, and Catalyst Falls!
The Milestones and Stats
Even though this year felt like a dumpster fire, there were many bright spots to be thankful for.
Best Knoxville Wedding Photographer. For the fourth year in a row, EMP was named one of the Best Knoxville Wedding Photographers by Expertise.com. Wedding photographers were scored on more than 25 variables across five categories to earn this distinction.
So, Erin, what are the stats for 2020? #covidstyle
I say it every year. I am SO thankful for all the friends, family, and wedding couples who chose to support Erin Morrison Photography this year. The gratitude I feel for this year is something that I cannot put into words. #muchlove
Military Wedding at The Press Room KnoxvilleWinter Wedding in downtown KnoxvilleAscend Theory WorkshopWinter Engagement Photos in the SmokiesWorlds Fair Park WeddingThe Standard WeddingPisgah National Park Elopement PhotosMaple Grove Estate Engagement PhotosMead’s Quarry Engagement PhotosCherokee Cove ElopementElkmont Wedding Photos in the Smokies
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Pigeon Forge ElopementFront Porch SessionFarm Engagement PhotosUT Gardens EngagementBotanical Gardens Engagement PhotosExtended Family PhotosFamily Photos at The Botanical GardensMaternity Photos at The Knoxville Botanical GardensAnniversary Photos at The Knoxville Botanical GardensMini Session Photos at Botanical GardensSpring Family PhotosSpring Family PhotosBarn Family PhotosCades Cove Engagement PhotosBeach Family PhotosWedding Anniversary PhotosUniversity of Tennessee Graduation PhotosSpence Cabin Elopement in the SmokiesSummer Engagement Photos in Cades CoveSequoyah Hills Park Engagement PhotosMaple Grove Estate WeddingDocumentary Family Photos in MaryvilleTalahi Park Maternity PhotosTennessee Graduation PhotosSummer Elkmont ElopementFamily Photography at Botanical GardensElopement at Riverview Family FarmFoggy Sunrise Maternity SessionSequoyah Hills Mini SessionEngagement Photos at Talahi ParkSunrise Cades Cove EngagementWest Hills Family PhotosRT Lodge Micro WeddingThe Trillium VenueCades Cove Mini SessionLeQuire Cemetery Elopement in the SmokiesNorris Dam Tea Room WeddingSummer Elopement in Cades CoveLakeside Engagement PhotosEngagement Photos in Cades CoveMelton Hill Park Engagement PhotosSenior Photos in the SmokiesElkmont Engagement Photos in the SummerGatlinburg WeddingElectric Halloween Wedding InspirationBleak House Mini SessionFamily Photos at The Bleak HouseFamily Photography at The Bleak HouseFun Family PhotosLittle River Wedding in the SmokiesLakeside Engagement PhotosThe Trillium Venue WaterfallFamily Photos at Estate HomeChild Photography at Mini SessionEngagement Photos at The Bleak HouseMini Sessions at The Bleak House KnoxvilleCasual Family PhotosMaternity Photos in Cades CoveChristenberry Farms WeddingFall Elopement in Cades CoveIntimate Family Photos at Bleak House KnoxvilleFall Family Photos at Knoxville Bleak HouseFun Fall Family Photos at Mini SessionBleak House Fall Family PhotosMaple Grove Estate Family PhotosDowntown Knoxville ElopementFoothills Parkway ElopementFall Wedding in ElkmontThe Quarry Venue WeddingFall Engagement Photos at the Botanical GardensElkmont Elopement in the SmokiesMini Session at the Botanical GardensCouple Photos in KnoxvilleMaternity Photos in the FallGatlinburg WeddingFall Destination Wedding in the SmokiesRainy Day Elopement in ElkmontGolden Hour Engagement Photos in the FallRT Lodge Fall WeddingFamily Photos in Talahi Park KnoxvilleFamily Photos in Sequoyah HillsAnniversary Photos in ElkmontJackson Terminal WeddingRamble Creek Fall WeddingWinter Wedding in KnoxvilleElopement in Historic ElkmontExtended Family Photos at Sequoyah HillsKnoxville Botanical Gardens Maternity PhotosMaple Grove Estate Wedding in KnoxvilleMeads Quarry Engagement PhotosThe Magnolia Venue WeddingNew Years Eve Elopement
