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September 27, 2023

Emerts Cove Covered Bridge Family Photography Great Smoky Mountains National Park Gatlinburg Photographers

The Greenbrier and Emerts Cove Covered Bridge area is just minutes from Downtown Gatlinburg. The bridge is named after Frederick Emert, a soldier in the Revolutionary War, who settled in the area in the late 1700s. It’s a log cabin-style bridge with windows along both sides, allowing you to look out at the beautiful scenery […]

August 9, 2023

Are you planning a family vacation in the Smoky Mountains? You may be thinking of taking photographs to capture the memories. However, hiring a professional photographer can add a timeless and valuable touch to your memories. Here are the top three reasons to consider hiring a professional photographer in the Smoky Mountains. 1) Timeless memories: […]

September 23, 2021

Just in time for the fall season, we are happy to introduce a new package. If you’re staying in the Pittman Center area of Gatlinburg, this is the perfect package for you! You’ll not only get pictures in the Greenbrier section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but also at the Emerts Cove Covered […]

August 10, 2021

The Goodman family recently enjoyed their first Smoky Mountain vacation. They had previously only vacationed in Florida and had used our sister company, Shore Shooters Beach Photography, for vacation pictures on the beach. Amanda said she was so excited to find out that Mountain Escape was part of the same family! If you’re planning a […]

March 1, 2021

Cades Cove Photography At Sunrise

The Mabry family stays with our friends at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort in Townsend every year. This year, they decided to book a sunrise photography session with us at Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Speaking of Little Arrow, we now have two different Little Arrow packages for those of you who […]

February 13, 2021

First Vacation Gatlinburg Family Photography

The Kainraths recently took their first vacation as a family with their 3 month-old daughter. Here are a few pictures from their Gatlinburg family photography session with Macie. If you’re planning a Smoky Mountain vacation, let our Gatlinburg photographers show you some of the area’s most beautiful locations for family photos. See our pricing and […]

February 3, 2021

Foothills Parkway Maternity Photography

Justin and Kelly traveled from Houston, TX for their “baby moon” in the Smoky Mountains and met our photographer Erica for a Foothills Parkway maternity photography session. When Kelly booked with us, she said “We picked the Smokies because one, we have never been, and two we love a good mountain escape, especially in the […]

December 2, 2020

Maternity And Family Photography In Gatlinburg

It was a busy Thanksgiving week in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the surrounding communities! We are so thankful to all of you who booked with our Smoky Mountain photographers during your Thanksgiving vacation. Our photographer Sara met the Hoskins family a couple of days before Thanksgiving for maternity and family photography in […]

October 19, 2020

Family Photography In Cades Cove Smoky Mountain Photographers

You don’t have to go very far into Cades Cove to see its beauty!  Sometimes the little ones will get restless before you can get around the entire 11-mile loop, which can sometimes take 3+ hours during the busy season.  For those families, we recommend shooting at Sparks Lane and the John Oliver Cabin.  The […]

July 27, 2020

Gatlinburg Photography

When the Shanton family contacted us to book a Gatlinburg photography session, they asked for pictures of their boys playing to capture the stage of life they are in.  That is music to our ears!  We love the candid moments of a family having fun! Ready to book your Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Townsend, or Gatlinburg […]