I believe in storytelling photography that captures who you really are together. As a multi-published photographer and "Best of Zola 2025" recipient, I've dedicated my career to creating customized wedding experiences that feel like spending time with a close friend who just happens to have a camera.
The Great Smoky Mountains offer one of the most iconic backdrops in the Southeast. From mountaintop vow exchanges to elegant lodge receptions, Smoky Mountain weddings blend adventure with romance. As a Smoky Mountain wedding photographer, I guide couples through portrait locations, lighting timing, and weather considerations to ensure your images feel cinematic, natural, and timeless no matter the season.
There’s something unforgettable about getting married in East Tennessee. The rolling hills, misty mountain mornings, and golden sunset views create the kind of setting couples travel across the country to experience. As an East Tennessee wedding photographer, I document heartfelt celebrations with a refined, natural approach preserving the emotion of your day while showcasing the breathtaking landscapes that make this region so special. Whether you're planning an intimate mountain ceremony or a grand celebration, your love story deserves to be captured with intention and artistry.
Crossville, TN Wedding Photographer for Elegant Country Weddings
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Tennessee Wedding Photography — Nashville, Knoxville, Crossville & the Smoky Mountains
East Tennessee Wedding Photographer for Romantic Smoky Mountain Celebrations
Jessica & Sam · Elopement, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Choosing Jen to photograph our elopement in GSMNP was one of our best decisions. She perfectly captured how special and relaxed the day was. Every photo brings us back to those carefree, totally us moments.
"Best decision we made was calling Jen"
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Some of my favorite elopement and destination wedding locations include the Smoky Mountains, Sedona, Moab, O’ahu, Big Sur, and Shenandoah though I’ve captured love stories all across the United States. Whether you’re dreaming of mountain views or coastal cliffs, I’ll help you find the perfect backdrop.
Here in Tennessee, I proudly serve couples from Nashville to Knoxville and throughout East Tennessee. From luxury Knoxville venues to countryside Crossville celebrations and Smoky Mountain weddings in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, I deliver a seamless, elevated photography experience wherever your day unfolds.
I’m an avid reader, hiker, and an all-around adventure lover. Whether it's camping, fishing, exploring, or diving into a good video game with a great cup of coffee, I thrive on new experiences and lifting up my friends and family. My clients aren’t just clients—they’re friends, they’re family. I’m here to support you, hype you up, and make sure your day is everything you’ve dreamed of.
Meet Jennifer — East Tennessee & Smoky Mountain Wedding Photographer
PACKAGE OPTION // ONE
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Investment: $3,000
Full-day Tennessee wedding photography — 8 hours, second photographer included
Complimentary Custom USB drive
Planning assistance + printable Wedding Planning PDF Binder
Private online gallery with high-resolution images
This collection gives your day room to breathe—from the quiet anticipation to the final moments of celebration—so nothing important feels hurried or missed.
The Heirloom Collection
The Heirloom Collection
packages & pricing
PACKAGE OPTION // TWO
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Investment: $2,000
The Keepsake Collection
The Keepsake Collection
Half-day Smoky Mountain wedding photography — 5 hours
Planning assistance + printable Wedding Planning PDF Binder
Private online gallery with high-resolution images
This collection is intentionally designed to offer meaningful coverage while keeping things simple, grounded, and focused on connection.
PACKAGE OPTION // THREE
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Investment: $1,000
The Vow Collection
The Vow Collection
Intimate Tennessee wedding photography — 3 hours, Crossville, Gatlinburg & beyond
Planning assistance + printable Wedding Planning PDF Binder
Private online gallery with high-resolution images
Short coverage doesn’t mean rushed—it means intentional, focused, and deeply personal.
Add-on Option 3
Rush Delivery– $$ varies by package - 1/3rd the cost of your total package price.
Move your gallery/edits to the front of the line. Galleries are edited in order of calendar event. Rush moves you ahead.
Add-on Option 2
Additional Hourly Coverage – $250 per hour when added at booking.
Extend coverage as needed.
Important Note: Same day add on coverage is $500 per hour
Add-on Option 1
Second Shooter – $200 per hour
Add a second shooter to any package for more angles, more images and more wedding day memories.
Optional Add-Ons
Add-on Option 4
Travel Fees - For weddings & elopements outside the Nashville to Knoxville area. $.72.5 per mile, or a $50 round trip travel fee. For weddings 2 or more hours away, overnight, or extended travel fee may apply at current fuel and lodging rates
Brianna & Sean · Wedding, Above the Mist — East Tennessee
Our wedding photos at Above the Mist came out beautifully, thanks to Jennifer. She was thoughtful, fun, and captured the spirit of our day exactly how we remember it. We couldn’t recommend her enough!
"We can't recommend Jennifer enough! She was great!"
FAQS
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Yes — I photograph weddings and elopements throughout the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area, including cabin ceremonies, mountain overlooks, and indoor lodge receptions. I'm familiar with the area's best locations and lighting conditions across all seasons.
Do you photograph weddings at venues in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge?
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Absolutely. I assist couples with permit requirements for ceremonies in GSMNP, and I know the park's most beautiful and accessible ceremony locations well. I handle the logistics so you can focus on each other.
Can you photograph our wedding in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?Do you travel for weddings in Washington DC and Northern Virginia?
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Yes — I split my time between Southern Maryland and East Tennessee, so I serve both markets as a local photographer with no travel surcharge within my primary coverage areas. For weddings outside the Nashville-to-Knoxville corridor, standard travel fees apply.
Do you travel from Maryland to Tennessee for weddings?
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Fall is the most popular season for Smoky Mountain weddings, with peak foliage typically occurring mid-October through early November. Spring offers misty mountain mornings and wildflowers. Summer is lush and green but can be busy in the national park. Winter elopements with snow-dusted peaks are breathtaking and surprisingly intimate.