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May 23, 2022

We designed all of our photography packages around location. The reason we did it this way is because different locations require different efforts from our photographer and produce a very different backdrop. Our package, photographer’s choice, is designed so that the photographer can choose the best option depending on the time of the year, the […]

March 18, 2022

In what we consider to be the the crown jewel of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this perfect proposal at Cades Cove went off without a hitch, and we’re here to tell you how. Coming from out of town you may not know, there is no cell service in the national park, the traffic […]

January 28, 2022

It feels like we’ve become the “go-to proposal photographers” in the Smoky Mountains, but we don’t mind one bit! These sessions never get old. Nothing is more rewarding to us than being able to capture these special moments. We are so honored when we get chosen to be a part of these big moments, keep […]

January 27, 2022

Couple Photos In The Snow Smoky Mountain Photographers Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge

It has been snowing off and on in the Smoky Mountains lately; our photographers and clients are loving it! Here’s a note from one of our photographers on this snowy mountain session: I loved playing out in the New Years snow with these two newlyweds. Literally – playing! After telling me about their incredible wedding […]

January 13, 2022

Cades Cove Engagement Photos Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Brayden proposed to Abby several months ago while vacationing in Nashville, TN. They decided the Smoky Mountains was where they wanted to have their pictures taken and we are so happy they did! This session was dreamy in so many ways. We drove through Cade Coves in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, stopping at […]

December 14, 2021

Surprise Proposal In The Foothills Parkway Smoky Mountain Photographer

Tristen reached out with plans to propose to Taylor during their family vacation. She thought it was just a family session for the two of them and their little boy at Foothills Parkway. She was completely surprised, especially when the rest of their family came to the shoot!!! We LOVE shoots like this. What an […]

October 8, 2021

The Koepkes traveled from Texas for a family trip to the mountains. Gatlinburg photographer Sara met them at a beautiful location in the Great Smoky Mountains for a sunset photography session. The leaves will be changing colors in a few weeks, so it’s the perfect time to schedule your family trip to the mountains! To […]

September 30, 2021

Kaylee and Patrick recently got married outside a mountain top mansion at the Preserve Resort in Wears Valley, TN. We are so happy they chose us for their Smoky Mountain wedding photography! To book your wedding in the Smokies with one of our photographers, please visit the Weddings page on our website for all of […]

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 […]