I was born and raised in Illinois and moved to the great southern state of Tennessee. I never dreamed that I would be a Knoxville wedding photographer or a Knoxville family photographer, and I am blessed that my art allows me to meet new couples and new families.
I was born and raised in Illinois and moved to the great southern state of Tennessee. I never dreamed that I would be a Knoxville wedding photographer or a Knoxville family photographer, and I am blessed that my art allows me to meet new couples and new families.

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So, I know you’re asking how I made my way down to Tennessee. Well, I had to get out of that COLDNESS! No, for reals. Have you ever just wanted to pick up and go somewhere and start over? I was in my first semester of Graduate School in Illinois and I hated it. I felt like everyone had moved on but me, and this Type 3 wasn’t having any of that. I applied to a bunch of Criminology Programs around the country and fell in love with The University of Tennessee (and the people) the minute I stepped onto campus. I came. I saw. I got a job and then my Master's Degree. And then I met a boy.
A pretty cool boy who became my husband. James and I met in the pre-Tinder days at a good ole bar (sorry mom and dad) and fifteen years later we are still together. In fact, we just celebrated our 11 Year Wedding Anniversary! And guess what? We have this super cute little girl together. Her name is Ella and she is officially the love of my life. I can say without a doubt that she makes me a better person.
I hear you thinking in your head, “Well, how did you become a photographer then?” OH! Let me tell you! I fell in love with my wedding photographers! I thought what they did was pretty cool, and I felt it would be the perfect creative outlet for me. I talked James’ ear off for almost a solid year before he surprised me with my first camera. That moment was the start of this crazy photography adventure.
As of this typing, I have photographed hundreds of weddings from all over the Knoxville area! I am also one of the few photographers permitted to photograph in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Voted one of the Best Knoxville Photographers, I am adaptable, knowledgeable, and flexible in any required shooting condition. That is the difference that experience makes, and that is why you should hire me for your wedding photography.
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my word of the year 2025
Oh, what a year, 2025.
With over 40 weddings and elopements, EMP spent the year chasing love across some truly incredible spaces—private golf resorts, hidden AirBnBs, mountain views, and Knoxville downtown gems. Oh, and everything in between!
Each slide here represents a different place, a different couple, and a completely perfectly-imperfect story. I’m grateful for every single one 🫶🏻
Swipe through to see all the venues we had the honor of photographing this year!
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Never shared enough of this gorgeous wedding at @hiwasseeriverweddings. So grateful for a 2025 filled with beautiful, kind people who let me hang out with them 🫶🏻
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Photographer: @erinm_photography | Second Photographer: @danielleevansphoto | Venue: @hiwasseeriverweddings | Planner: @customlovegifts | Dress: @whitelaceandpromises | DJ: @deejayt3 | Florals: @athens_flower_shop | Bartending: @vitaleventservices | Catering: @tasteful_gatherings | HMUA: @theeffortlessbeauty | Cake and Treats: @kteaspastry | Videography: @timfoxweddings
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2026 wedding trend…
…do whatever the **** you want to do.
Because you’re paying for it.
Because this day is about your relationship, not outside expectations.
Because traditions should feel meaningful and not obligatory.
Because the weddings people remember most are the ones that feel honest and lived-in.
You don’t need a reason to skip something that doesn’t fit.
You don’t need permission to build a day that looks different than what you’ve seen online.
And you definitely don’t need to explain yourselves to anyone who isn’t standing beside you in this life.
If it feels right, do it.
If it feels forced, let it go.
That’s not a rebellion. That’s the point.
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2025 is coming to an end. And I am always grateful to work alongside some pretty amazing people. Thank you to @bsidwellphoto, @danielleevansphoto, @matthewandbrittanyphoto, and @juicebeats1 for tagging along with me through the year. Your presence in my life fills me with so much J O Y (and some serious laughter).
Wishing all my vendor friends the most maxing 2026. See you next year 🫶🏻
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Thank you 2025.
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The perfect getting-ready room 🫶🏻
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Photographer: @erinm_photography | Second Photographer: @bsidwellphoto | Coordinator: @idoweddings.kenzie @idoweddings.emily | Venue and Catering: @staycloudland | Music: @djrocksteadyrrp |
Officiant: @thezacstephens | Hair/Makeup: @mbellish_salon | Dress: @lillian.ruth.bride | Suit/Tux: @menswearhouse
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Knoxville, Tennessee
865.214.7826
erinmorrisonphotography@gmail.com
Office Hours: M-F 8am-5pm | S-S 12pm-5pm
