Elopement Portfolio
SMOKY MOUNTAIN ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
If you are keeping your engagement a secret and want to elope, you will need one thing...
...you need to hire a professional photographer. Your special day and capturing the memories are just too important.
If you are considering an elopement, make sure to hire a photographer who is familiar with The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. While based in Knoxville, I love to shoot at many popular locations inside the boundaries of this beautiful National Park, such as Cades Cove, Elkmont, and the Foothills Parkway. Please contact me at any time and let's plan your next big adventure!
REASONS FOR ELOPING
There's something incredibly romantic about an elopement.
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Whether you keep it a secret or tell only a close few, eloping narrows the focus of the day to the bride and groom. While this is certainly the goal of any wedding, sometimes the details takeover, and the stress increases. The end result? The true meaning of the day gets buried under both. Eloping brings peace and calmness to the ceremony. Nowhere is there a more peaceful place to elope than the Great Smoky Mountains. Or, choose another East Tennessee location such as Whitestone Inn, Sampson's Hollow, or Gallaher Bend.
There are many reasons for choosing elopement. Here are just a few:
1. Not everyone likes being the center of attention.
2. Elopement is less expensive and less stressful.
3. It's a great way to avoid sticky awkward guest list invites.
4. The process is faster than a traditional wedding.
5. Eloping costs a fraction of the traditional wedding, yet it doesn't mean running off to Vegas.
Some people may choose that route, while others opt for a romantic elopement in the mountains of East Tennessee or other National Park. Elopement is a personal choice for the bride and groom, and if anyone is interested in eloping they should check out these best places to elope.
Featured Elopement Portfolio
What makes my style unique?
Knoxville is a popular area for weddings. Not only is the area amazing, but the Smokies are beckoning you to celebrate nature's beauty. What makes me unique among area photographers? Awesome question! I focus on you and the vibe of the day. I like to have fun and capture the raw beauty that is your wedding day celebration. My goal at the end of the night is to make sure you are happy. We enjoy each other's company while I work to capture your day, your way.
“Oh Erin, the funniest & sweetest photographer you could ever have.
When we were looking for a photographer for our wedding, we wanted someone who we could connect and be ourselves with. Erin blew us away! She was personable and flexible and that is all we could ask for in the midst of the craziness going on in the world. She is amazing at what she does and ensures to capture the authenticity of your relationship. We love our engagement and wedding pictures, memories we cannot forget. We will continue to use Erin for years to come. Highly recommend!”
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SMOKY MOUNTAIN BEAUTY
I may be partial to the beauty of East Tennessee since I live here but there is something truly magical about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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And it is a beautiful place for either a wedding or an elopement. I mean, there's a reason the Smokies is the most visited park in the National Park system. The beauty of the mountains, the lush plant life of the forest, and the wildlife that call the park home make this a great spot to say "I do!" As a photographer, capturing your forever day ceremony with the mountains as your backdrop is a joy for me. It allows me to share in your private celebration of love and to do what I love.
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Let's do this thing!
KNOXVILLE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | KNOXVILLE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER | KNOXVILLE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER | SMOKY MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHER| LGBTQIA+ Friendly
Remember, there are so many amazing locations in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Townsend, Sevierville, and Wears Valley that are perfect for a “smoky mountain elopement.” Find the place that speaks to you! This mid-century mod location was perfect for Alaina and Travis.
And then…hire me to photograph it! Duh. Easy peasy 🥰
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Photographer: @erinm_photography | Officiant: @chuck.oconnor | HMUA: @valerysstudio_
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#airbnbwedding #airbnbweddingvenue #smokymountainwedding #smokieselopement #smokymountainelopement
Some of these photos span the course of eight years.
And through my years as a wedding photographer I have learned that trends change but sisterhood is forever.
Here’s to the women who stand by their friend through thick and thin…and get her married! And help keep her married through a lifetime.
May your friendships last long after the flowers are gone 🫶🏻
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#bridesmaidinspiration #sisterhood #knoxvilleweddingphotographer #smokymountainphotographer #knoxvillephotographer
We all know who’s in charge 😉
I spend so many days with amazing planners, florists, bartenders, DJs, and more. Knoxville and the Smokies truly has some of the best wedding no professionals around.
But, let’s talk photo and video. Hanging with second photographers and videographers by my side for the entire days is truly a treat. Never underestimate how fun wedding can be when we are all there together to truly give the best experience for our wedding couples.
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Vendor friends: @rellekfilms, @itsjustqvideo and @bsidwellphoto
The first half of 2026 has been such a wonderful adventure. It’s hard to put into words just how different each session and wedding can be. One day I’m spending 10 hours in the mountains photographing a wedding, and the next I’m chasing a toddler around a park just a few minutes from my home.
There’s one thing that has always been true about this job: every session is different. Every wedding is different. Every couple, every family, every story, every edit brings something new.
I’m just incredibly grateful for all the different that fills my world. Thank you for trusting me with your memories, your milestones, and the moments that make each day unlike the one before.
You may notice I’m a little quieter on social media over the next month.
In a digital world, while raising a tween, I’ve realized my face needs to be looking at hers more than it needs to be looking at my screen. My phone is going to spend a lot more time on the charger while I spend more intentional time at the pool, embracing this hot weather and soaking up these different kinds of summer days with my family.
The work will still be here. The emails will still get answered. Weddings and sessions will get booked (I’m still HERE).
But these summers? They don’t last forever.
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#knoxvilleweddingphotographer #knoxvillefamilyphotographer #knoxvilleengagementphotgrapher #smokymountainphotgrapher #smokymountainweddingphotographer
Paint me a day with thrifted clothes, DIY projects, and the most perfect weather. Oh, and make it Spence Cabin 💕
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Photographer: @erinm_photography | Second Photographer: @danielleevansphoto | Cake: @the_heirloom_apron
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#spencecabinwedding #smokymountainwedding #smokymountainweddingphotographer #smokieswedding #smokiesphotographer
Johanna hired an Etsy witch to ward off the weather, and ya know what? It worked 👀
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Photographer: @erinm_photography | Second Photographer: @danielleevansphoto | Venue: @nicholsheir | Planning: @m.raeevents | Florals: @echelonflorist | Catering: @maniscompanycatering | DJ: @ogleentertainment
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#nicholsheirwedding #glasshouseweddingvenue #glasshouseweddings #glasshousemountains #glasshousewedding | MUA: @shania.studiohaze | Hair Stylist: @kayla.funderburg @thebridalfinish | Dress: @vowdweddings | Desert: @gelatobrothers | Bartending: Simply Sips
Natural light + honest photographer for ALL humans.
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Knoxville, Tennessee
865.214.7826
erinmorrisonphotography@gmail.com
Office Hours: M-F 8am-5pm | S-S 12pm-5pm
