Just a Tip!

for the Newly Engaged.

Aside from being a bride myself, I’ve been in the photography biz for over a decade. I’ve learned a thing or two about weddings - this includes the good and the stressful. The best way to share what I’ve learned is through a bit of wit and sarcasm with a side of margarita.

A couple dressed in wedding attire stands outside a modern building, taking a selfie. The bride holds a bouquet, and both are smiling. The background features reflections of trees and the sky on large glass windows.

Two people stand on a colorful, geometrically painted staircase outdoors, gazing into the distance. The stairway features bold patterns in orange, black, blue, and beige, and is surrounded by metal railings.

ENOUGHYou are

A bride and groom navigate stepping stones in a creek. The groom holds the brides hand, assisting her across. A wooden bridge and lush trees are visible in the background, creating a rustic outdoor setting.

ENOUGHYou are

Weddings are a celebration of our lives! They involve our communities and our families. You have found another person that you want to commit your life to, spend all your time with, and snore next to in bed. For Life! This is the ore of a wedding. This is marriage.

And then there is the wedding industry. I guess you could say that this page is just a part of it with “tips and tricks” on how your should or should not plan your wedding day. I certainly wouldn’t want this page to a spool in the wheel. You see, the wedding industry yells, no screajs, that your wedding day will be “the perfect day.” In fact, they tell you that this day wll be the best day of your life. A day with every detail planned to the nines, coordinated perfectly, and filled with curated things for your guests to feast their eyes upon.

For the love of all that is bacon, I hope your wedding day is not the best day or your entire life. I mean that. I hope you have many, many great days before and after and in-between. Your wedding day is a celebration of all of those days…past, present, and future.

Let me preface what is below with a few…notes, if you will. There is SO much inspiration, blog posts, and Pinterest boards out there. Some couples love the entire wedding planning process, the pomp and circumstance of a time int heir lives where everything is curated. And that is totally awesome. For others, the wedding planning process is described as overwhelming and frustrating. It’s considered a process with a never-ending to-do list that takes you down a rabbit hole you feel as though you will never crawl out of. Feeling that way is also perfectly acceptable.

It’s your engagement. It’s your wedding. It’s whatever you want to friggn’ make of it. So, I am going to tell you this ONE thing: YOU ARE ENOUGH. No matter what you read or don’t read on this page, I want you to remember that. Whatever you decided for your wedding and your marriage is enough. Just remember that.

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For love is not a quiet thing.
It’s thunder echoing through the Smokies.
Mist clinging to the mountain valley,
And two people choosing each other.

Not even thunderstorms could dampen our day. Congratulations to Nishi + Ethan 🫶🏻
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Photographer: @erinm_photography | Second Photographer: @danielleevansphoto | Venue: @thetrilliumvenue | Florals: @vintage_floral_designs | DJ: @godjogle | Cake: @heidishomecooking | Catering: @spacesinthecity | Videographer: @studiomotionfilms | HMUA: @theeffortlessbeauty
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For love is not a quiet thing.
It’s thunder echoing through the Smokies.
Mist clinging to the mountain valley,
And two people choosing each other.

Not even thunderstorms could dampen our day. Congratulations to Nishi + Ethan 🫶🏻
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Photographer: @erinm_photography | Second Photographer: @danielleevansphoto | Venue: @thetrilliumvenue | Florals: @vintage_floral_designs | DJ: @godjogle | Cake: @heidishomecooking | Catering: @spacesinthecity | Videographer: @studiomotionfilms | HMUA: @theeffortlessbeauty
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#hinduwedding #jewishwedding #knoxvillewedding #trilliumvenuewedding #fusionwedding

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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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

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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

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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

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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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