Moments Made Simple

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Star of Knoxville wedding couple embracing on the riverboat deck at night with Knoxville city lights behind them

Star of Knoxville Wedding Photographer: What to Know Before Your Tennessee River Wedding

11.03.2026 / A New Look At Photography, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, East Tennessee Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photographer, Knoxville Photographer, River Wedding Venue, Tennessee Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Location Guide, Star of Knoxville
Groomsmen tossing the groom in the air at Pearl of the Valley wedding venue in Sevierville, TN — East Tennessee wedding photographer.

Pearl of the Valley Wedding Venue in Sevierville, TN: A Photographer's Guide

09.28.2026 / A New Look At Photography, Tennessee Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Outdoor Wedding Venue, Smoky Mountain, East Tennessee Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photographer, Gatlinburg Wedding Photographer, Location Guide
A Marine in dress uniform walks hand-in-hand with a bride at their UT Gardens elopement in Knoxville, TN.

UT Gardens Knoxville Elopement | A Romantic & Easy Nature Location

04.21.2026 / A New Look At Photography, Elopement Photographer, East Tennessee Photographer, Destination Photographer, Gatlinburg Wedding Photographer, Knoxville Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Tennessee Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Venue, Location Guide, Outdoor Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue
Wedding rings on an open Bible page, a detail shot from a wedding at Phillips Grove in Radcliffe, Kentucky.

Phillips Grove Wedding Venue Highlight – Radcliffe, Kentucky

01.24.2026 / Barn Wedding Venue, Destination Photographer, East Tennessee Photographer, Kentucky wedding venue, Kentukey Wedding Photographer, Knoxville Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, A New Look At Photography, Wedding Venue, Location Guide, Tennessee Wedding Photographer
Rustic outdoor barn wedding venue in East Tennessee with string lights, multi-level decks, and mature shade trees.

What to Know Before Booking an Outdoor Barn or Rustic Wedding Venue in East Tennessee

11.30.2025 / A New Look At Photography, Destination Photographer, East Tennessee Photographer, Elopement Photographer, Knoxville Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Location Guide, Small Business, Tennessee Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue
A silver engagement ring displayed on a grey hexagonal ring box shown from multiple angles.

How to Elope in Cades Cove: A Complete Guide by a Local East Tennessee Photographer

11.23.2025 / A New Look At Photography, Cades Cove, Destination Photographer, East Tennessee Photographer, Elopement Photographer, Knoxville Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Location Guide, Photography, Photography Advice, Tennessee Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Wedding Photographer
A joyful wedding celebration with the couple smiling during their ceremony, surrounded by guests and blue floral decor.

My Bucket List Wedding Locations (and How You Can Save on Travel Fees)

11.11.2025 / Arizona Photographer, Barn Wedding Venue, Bethany Hicks, Cabin Weddings, Destination Photographer, East Tennessee Photographer, Elopement Photographer, Flagstaff Photographer, Greenhouse Wedding Venue, Knoxville Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Location Guide, Small Business, Tennessee Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Venue, bucket list locations
Close up view of hands adjusting a blue and white gingham button up shirt collar.

The Bristol Hotel | East Tennessee’s Modern & Elegant Wedding Destination

10.07.2025 / A New Look At Photography, Bethany Hicks, Destination Photographer, East Tennessee Photographer, Kentucky wedding venue, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Location Guide, Small Business, Tennessee Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Venue, Bristol Wedding Venue
Close-up of a delicate hand wearing an engagement ring resting against gray fabric with pink lace details.

Oaklawn Farms | A Lakeside Barn Wedding Venue in Cookeville, Tennessee

10.07.2025 / A New Look At Photography, Barn Wedding Venue, Bethany Hicks, Destination Photographer, East Tennessee Photographer, Knoxville Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Location Guide, Small Business, Tennessee Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Venue
Black and white silhouette of a cross inside an empty church sanctuary with rows of pews and architectural framing. Pretty Place Chapel.

Pretty Place Chapel Weddings in South Carolina: A Photographer’s Guide

09.27.2025 / A New Look At Photography, Destination Photographer, East Tennessee Photographer, Knoxville Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Location Guide, Photography Advice, Tennessee Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, The Pretty Place Chaple
Holy Dove: Free wedding venue in Arizona

Holy Dove: An intimate place to get married in Arizona

08.23.2025 / A New Look At Photography, Arizona Photographer, Aspen trees, Bethany Hicks, Destination Photographer, Flagstaff Photographer, Knoxville Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Wedding Venue, Elopement Photographer, Location Guide
Flagstaff courthouse wedding photographer

How to Have a Court House Wedding

10.06.2024 / A New Look At Photography, Arizona Photographer, Bethany Hicks, Destination Photographer, Flagstaff Photographer, Knoxville Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Location Guide, Photography Advice, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Tennessee Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Venue