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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 […]

September 20, 2023

We are often asked which of our packages offers the best view of the Smoky Mountains. Although many of our packages offer mountain views, we feel that the best view comes from our “Photographer’s Favorite” package. With this package, we usually go to a pull-off along the Foothills Parkway between Wears Valley and Townsend. It’s […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

July 31, 2021

This couple traveled to Tennessee for their honeymoon in the Smoky Mountains.  During their time here, they decided to have a photography session in their wedding attire.  They chose the “Photographer’s Choice” package, so our photographer Erica picked a beautiful spot in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for their honeymoon photography session. If you’re […]

July 29, 2021

Jacob decided to propose to his girlfriend Chelsey while they were on vacation in Pigeon Forge. In case you’re wondering, she said YES! When it comes to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge engagement photography, our team is the best! We love shooting surprise proposals and will work with you to keep everything a secret. So if […]

June 24, 2021

Smoky Mountain Proposal Gatlinburg Photographers

We love the photos from this Smoky Mountain proposal! She had no idea that Adam was going to propose or that our photographer Erica would be there to photograph the big surprise! This proposal was extra special because their 18 month-old son was also there. Our Gatlinburg photographers look forward to meeting you in the […]

March 25, 2021

Smoky Mountain Proposal Photography Photographers In Gatlinburg Tennessee

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. We LOVE proposals! Jordan contacted us to book his Smoky Mountain proposal photography session. He said his girlfriend, Kayla, thought it was just going to be “couples” pictures, but he was planning to propose during the photography session. Erica met them at the PERFECT location on […]