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October 26, 2023

Gatlinburg Family Photography Smoky Mountains

This family got together in the Smoky Mountains for their first vacation together in more than 10 years, so a Gatlinburg family photography session was a must! We love photographing these special occasions with families coming together from different parts of the country and having a great time in the mountains.

October 24, 2023

Extended Family Photography In Cades Cove Smoky Mountains

Extended family photography in Cades Cove with the Helmer family. There’s nothing better than getting the grandparents, parents, and kids together for a Fall vacation in the Smoky Mountains! These photos were taken and one of the many breathtaking locations in Cades Cove. If you are looking for variety in your Smoky Mountain family photos, […]

October 19, 2023

Anniversary Photography In The Smoky Mountains Cades Cove Photographer

Lori and Mike’s 20th anniversary photography in the Smoky Mountains. Lori planned this vacation as a surprise for her husband to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. After planning the vacation, Lori learned that some of her family lived in Cades Cove way back before it became part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! So […]

October 17, 2023

Fun Candid Photography At Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park Photographer

Fun candid photography at Cades Cove with the Kennedy family. We love it when a family just has fun during their session. Your photos don’t have to be “posed”. Just bring the family, a blanket, and have some fun in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We’re sure you’ll love the results!

October 12, 2023

Anniversary Photography In The Smoky Mountains

Hunter surprised his wife with a trip to the Smoky Mountains for their third anniversary. In addition to the vacation, there was another surprise…he booked a photography session with us! Thank you for choosing Mountain Escape for your 3rd anniversary photography in the Smoky Mountains!

October 7, 2023

Birthday And Anniversary In The Smoky Mountains Family Photography Gatlinburg Foothills Parkway

The Walker family visited Gatlinburg to celebrate two special occasions. It was their 15th wedding anniversary AND an early birthday celebration for their son A.J. who will turn 2 in November. To commemorate this special birthday and anniversary in the Smoky Mountains, our photographer Mia met them on the Foothills Parkway for a family photography […]

October 6, 2023

Cades Cove Engagement Photography Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Julia and Jared came to the Smoky Mountains to celebrate their anniversary and scheduled a Cades Cove engagement photography session while they were here. Julia said they love the mountain views and fields, so Cades Cove was the perfect spot for their photos. Cades Cove is a great spot for any type of photography, whether […]

October 5, 2023

Proposal In The Smoky Mountains

Photographing a proposal in the Smoky Mountains sometimes requires being “sneaky”. Many times, the young lady has no idea that a photographer has been hired. They just think their boyfriend / soon-to-be-fiance is taking them to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to do some sightseeing. Once they have arrived at the spot, that’s when […]

October 3, 2023

Intimate Elopement In The Smoky Mountains

This couple chose to elope in the Smoky Mountains, then have us capture photos of them afterwards. The fog rising from the valleys gave these photos a beautiful effect! Thank you for choosing us for your intimate elopement in the Smoky Mountains!

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 […]

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