Knoxville Mini Sessions

Food. It’s usually what I end up talking about at the end of every engagement season. Somehow we got talking about pickles (because they’re delicious), and what is the best cucumbers to use. Honestly, a delightful conversation.

Fast forward to the wedding day and Kellie and Reed had a little surprise for me. A small bag of Richmond Green Apple Cucumber seeds. Apparently, they will make some bomb pickles. And when I tell you that this is one of the most thoughtful gifts I’ve ever received.

Thank you to Kellie + Reed on such an amazing engagement session, wedding day, and beyond.
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Photographer: @erinm_photography | Second Photographer: @juicebeats1 | Venue: @nicholsheir | Planner: @m.raeevents | Videography: @youngvideography | Florals: @echelonflorist | DJ: @rbcontent.us | Catering + Bar: @citycatering_
knoxville | Dessert: @allmixedupcakes | Rentals: @aopartyrentals + @marshmadesign | Beauty Team: @thehairdesignoftn
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A fresh breath of air at @rtlodge.
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Today, my wedding season reaaaally kicks off and the weather and the story could not be more perfect.

Days like this always remind me why weddings exist in the first place.

It’s not just the dress.
Not just the flowers.
Not just the timeline.

It’s the rare moment in life when everyone you love is in the same room.

Your parents.
Your friends.
The people who watched you grow up.
The people who walked with you through hard seasons.
The ones who know your stories.

They’re all there.

So hug them.
Laugh with them.
Pull them onto the dance floor.
Take the photo.
Stay in the moment.

Because weddings aren’t just about two people getting married. They’re about gathering the people who shaped your life and celebrating the fact that, for one day, you’re all together.

And days like this carry memories of people who should be here, too. Their presence lives quietly in the stories, the hugs, and the way everyone holds each other a little tighter.

Kellie and Reed, let’s celebrate you and your people today at @nicholsheir 🤍
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If you’re gonna see me around Knoxville, it will be at @lakeshorepark 🫶🏻
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Roses are red,
Vows were said,
And I was the one
Hiding behind the lens instead.

I watched your hands shake,
Your families tear up,
Your friends cheer too loud
With champagne in their cups.

I’ve stood in the aisles,
Tucked quietly away,
While you promised forever
On your wedding day.

I’ve seen nervous glances,
And deep, steady breaths,
That one final moment
Right before the “yes.”

Then the kiss finally came,
The cheers filled the air,
And just for a second,
Nothing else mattered there.

So here’s to the couples
Who trusted me near,
To witness your love
On the best day of the year.

Your first kiss as partners,
Your first step as two—
Thank you for letting
Me be there with you 🫶🏻
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