Moments Made Simple

Tips, ideas, and inspiration for capturing life’s most meaningful moments whether it’s your wedding day, a family session, or everyday memories.
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Panoramic view of a residential backyard with green trees, sloping terrain, and multiple deck levels.

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
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
A sparkling diamond engagement ring displayed in an open white jewelry box.

Proposing In Sedona

07.19.2024 / Arizona Travel, Engagement Session, Location Guide, Newlookphotography101, Portrait Photography, Sedona Engagement
Joyful moment captured on red desert soil with red rock formations in the background.

Red Rock Sedona: Destination Photography

01.02.2024 / Advice, Arizona Travle, Flagstaff Photographer, Location Guide, Newlookphotography101, Photography, Photography Advice, Photography Background, Small Business, Vacationing in Arizona
Close-up of couple holding hands with autumn foliage in background.

Arizona Forest: Flagstaff Destination Photography

12.01.2023 / Advice, Newlookphotography101, Newlookphotography, Photography, Photography Advice, Portrait Photography, Location Guide, Arizona Travle, Vacationing in Arizona