Tennessee Elopement Photographer | Smoky Mountains & Crossville
Why Adventurous Couples Choose Outdoor Weddings & Elopements
Jennifer specializes in outdoor and adventure-style wedding photography for couples in Southern Maryland, the DC Metro area, and East Tennessee's Smoky Mountains. She's photographed celebrations at Greenwell State Park, Sugarloaf Mountain, the Belmont Farm, Lazy J's Farm, London Town Gardens, Rousby Hall, Cumberland County venues in Tennessee, and intimate elopements throughout the Appalachian mountains — always with the same steady, calm presence that lets couples simply be present with each other.
Adventure weddings give you freedom
freedom to breathe,
to be yourselves,
to build a day that feels like the start of something sacred.
Whether it’s a lakeside vow reading after a short hike,a private first look that steals your breath,
or grabbing coffee in your wedding clothes just because it feels right you get to write your own rules.
My job?
To protect the feeling behind every moment
so you can sink into each other like the rest of the world has fallen away.
Ohio Wedding Photographer | Adventure Celebrations
This isn’t just photography it’s the space where your day finally feels like you.
Your wedding day isn’t meant to be managed, measured, or micromanaged.
It’s meant to be lived.
To be breathed in.
To feel like the two of you wildly, honestly, effortlessly.
And that’s where I come in.
I’m the quiet guide when things get loud.
The calming breath before you walk down the aisle.
The voice reminding you to sink into each other
and forget the world for a moment.
I listen for the details that light you up the trips, the music, the rituals, the dreams and then I build your entire experience around them.
You get to be fully present.
I handle the rest.
"We were so grateful for Jen’s professionalism and creativity"
“Jennifer made our wedding day even more magical! She arrived early, stayed a little later to make sure all of our big moments were captured, even after we got a little behind due to some technical difficulties with our venue. She went out of her way to make us feel like we were the most important people before, during and after our wedding day”
Kara & Peter · Wedding, Southern Maryland
Since 2018, Jennifer has photographed over 100 weddings and elopements across Maryland, Tennessee, and beyond. A Best of Zola 2025 recipient and multi-published photographer, she is also an ordained officiant — one of the few photographers who can both document and legally marry couples at their elopement.
Meet Jennifer — Maryland & Tennessee Wedding Photographer
Maryland Wedding Photographer | Tennessee Wedding Photographer | Ohio Wedding Photographer | Adventure Wedding & Elopement Photographer Nationwide
Growing up in a Navy family taught me service, gratitude, and integrity.
It taught me to pay attention.
To listen deeply.
To care about the emotional weight of moments most people rush past.
On your wedding day, I’m the one who steps in before stress can touch you.
The one who gently redirects what doesn’t belong.
The one who protects the feeling behind your dreams so you can stay connected to the only thing that matters each other.
And behind my camera?
I photograph you with my whole heart
because I want you to relive not just what happened… but how it felt.
That spark.
That breath.
That certainty.
That “just married” feeling that makes the world fall away.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ME
HEY, I’M JENnifer.
This isn’t about hours or limits.
It’s about possibilities.
It’s about creating a day that feels certain, true, and completely yours.
I take detailed notes.
I ask deeper questions.
I listen for the emotion underneath your words
because that’s the part I’m protecting.
Weddings
Your engagement session is included,
your timeline is shaped with care,
and every moment is built around the dream list we create together.
Elopements
Intimate, intentional, designed around your love
with a premium keepsake box + USB so your memories live somewhere sacred.
Whatever you’re dreaming of,
I’ve got you.
We’ll make it happen together.
Wedding, Elopement & Portrait Photography Services
View Elopement Packages
STARTING AT $2000
You're ready for an elopement experience that's as adventurous as your love story. Your customized elopement package includes complete planning assistance, timeline creation, curated activities, and officiant services (where legally permitted). You'll have all US travel included,from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and the Chesapeake shores of Maryland, to mountaintops and coastal cliffs across the US.
ELOPEMENTS
View Wedding Packages
STARTING AT $1200
Whether you’re saying ‘I do’ under twinkle lights at your hometown venue or barefoot on a mountain cliff, your wedding day should feel like you not just a checklist of traditions. I’ll capture the real, in-between moments that make it unforgettable. You'll receive comprehensive coverage with complimentary engagement sessions, and you can trust that every important moment from getting ready to your last dance will be beautifully documented.
WEDDINGS
View Portrait Packages
STARTING AT $175
Your engagement, family, or branding photos should reflect your authentic personality. You'll enjoy relaxed sessions in the Southern Maryland (St. Mary's, Calvert & Charles counties), the DC Metro area or Crossville, Tennessee, where you can be yourselves while I capture the genuine connections and emotions that make you who you are.
Portraits
"Jen made us instantly feel comfortable
We had such an amazing time with her"
“100% recommend Jen and her team to all my newly engaged friends looking for a friendly, warm and incredibly talented photographer - they are so much fun to work with, and really go the extra mile. From the first email and phone call Jen made sure to get to know us, our vision and we are so grateful for all their hard work in making our day truly special! ”
Lisa & Sean · Elopement, Smoky Mountains TN
THE GALLERY
love stories told through my lens
From grand celebrations to quiet moments, let’s create a visual narrative of your love that’s authentic, meaningful, and truly yours
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Let’s make some magic together
Whether you're planning a timeless wedding, an adventurous elopement, or a heartfelt engagement session, your story is uniquely yours. You value authentic connections and desire photos that reflect the true essence of your relationship. I'm genuinely excited to be part of this chapter, ready to capture the memories you'll cherish for a lifetime.
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About Jennifer Mummert Photography
Jennifer Mummert Photography documents love stories for adventurous couples in Southern Maryland, East Tennessee, Ohio, and beyond. Since 2018, Jennifer has built a reputation for authentic, true-to-color imagery that lets couples relive not just what happened — but exactly how it felt. Specializing in weddings, elopements, and intimate portrait sessions, she serves the DC Metro area, Northern Virginia, the Smoky Mountains, and destination locations nationwide. An ordained minister and Best of Zola 2025 honoree, Jennifer brings warmth, calm, and a whole lot of heart to every wedding day. Wedding photography packages start at $1,000.
