Locations
Great smoky mountains
PAGE DESCRIPTION
THIS PAGE IS A COLLECTION OF SCENIC PHOTOSHOOT LOCATIONS IN THE GENERAL GATLINBURG AREA. I PUT THIS LIST TOGETHER SO MY CLIENTS CAN VIEW THEIR OPTIONS. EACH LOCATION CAN BRING A BEAUTIFUL SETTING + BACKDROP TO YOUR PHOTOS, SO NOW IT’S UP TO YOU TO DECIDE WHICH ONE YOU LIKE THE MOST!
I JUST MOVED TO TENNESSEE IN SUMMER OF 2021 HOWEVER I’VE BEEN TRAVELING TO GATLINBURG WITH MY FAMILY SINCE I WAS A KID. I’M VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE AREA HOWEVER I AM STILL EXPLORING / GOING BACK TO PLACES I HAVEN’T SEEN IN 10+ YEARS, SO THIS LIST WILL CONTINUE TO GROW EACH TIME I DRIVE TO THIS AREA FOR PHOTOSHOOTS. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONCERNS OR IDEAS; I AM VERY EASY GOING AND WILL DEFINITELY CONSIDER OTHER LOCATIONS NOT LISTED, SO PLEASE CONTACT ME IF THAT’S WHAT YOU PREFER.
ALL LOCATIONS ARE WITHIN A 90 MINUTE DRIVE FROM DOWNTOWN GATLINBURG. IF YOU HAVE OTHER OBLIGATIONS RIGHT BEFORE OR AFTER OUR SESSION OR WOULD LIKE TO AVOID DRIVING FAR PLEASE COMMUNICATE THIS TO ME AS YOU REVIEW THE OPTIONS BELOW. I’M FAMILIAR WITH THE GATLINBURG/PIGEON FORGE TRAFFIC AND CAN COME UP WITH A GAME PLAN FOR OUR SHOOT IF IT’S NEEDED.
EACH LOCATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
—EXAMPLE PHOTOS DIVIDED BY SEASON (MAY ONLY HAVE 1-2 SEASONS SINCE I JUST MOVED HERE)
—DRIVING TIME TO SPOT FROM GATLINBURG WITHOUT TRAFFIC
—TOTAL WALKING REQUIRED FROM CAR TO SPOT AND BACK TO CAR
—LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: EASY, MODERATE, DIFFICULT
—ADDITIONAL SIDE NOTES OR PRECAUTIONS
ONCE YOU CHOOSE A LOCATION, THE EXACT ADDRESS & ALL OTHER DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED IN YOUR SESSION AGREEMENT + INVOICE VIA EMAIL! I LOOK FORWARD TO CAPTURING PHOTOS FOR YOU! <3
*IN MY OPINION, GOOGE MAPS IS MORE RELIABLE THAN APPLE MAPS!!! ESPECIALLY OUT HERE IN EAST TN FROM WHAT I’VE EXPERIENCED.
**I INVEST HOURS OF DRIVING / MILES OF HIKING TO FIND SCENIC VIEWS FOR MY SESSIONS. PLEASE DO NOT SHARE THIS PAGE WITH ANYONE, MY LOCATIONS ARE USUALLY EMPTY AKA PEACEFUL!! I WANT TO KEEP IT THAT WAY. THANK YOU!!
#1 — Creek Only
20 minutes away / 1 Mile totalthis section is along a peacful creek before the treacherous climb to the top of the mountainparking lot tends to be nearly full because this is a popular hiking trail
SUMMER
#1 — Creek & Mountain Views
20 minutes away / 4 Miles totalthis section includes the peacful creek above + 1,400 feet elevation gain to gorgeous viewsthis trail is one of the hardest i've ever done. please be absolutely sure you want to do this sectionexperienced hikers only
SUMMER
#2 - Open Field & great Smoky Mountain Views
20 minutes away / no hiking walking required / very easyADDITIONAL DETAILS COMING SOON
WINTER
#3 - Open Field & GREAT SMOKY Mountain Views
45 MINUTES AWAYBEAUTIFUL VIEWS WITH LOTS OF WILDLIFE & HISTORICAL STRUCTURES
Winter
#4 - pond, creek, covered bridge, & Open Field with Mountain Views
35 minutes awaybeautiful area that includes open field with mountain views, a pond, a historical covered bridge & a creek that flows right below it all within a short walk of eachother!
autumn
#5 - Overlook
ADDITIONAL details coming soon
winter
#6 - Overlook
25 MINUTES AWAYclose to the overlooks listed above & BELOW, all on the same street
winter
#7 — overlook
25 minutes awaYclose to the overlooks listed above, all on the same street
is tucked behind many mountains so loses light pretty early in the day
winter
#8 — Creek
30 minutes awayclose to the overlooks listed above, all on the same streetis tucked behind many mountains so loses light pretty early in the day
winter
#9 — OPEN FIELD WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS
40 minutes awayclose to the overlooks listed above, all on the same street. WILD ELK USUALLY ROAM AROUND THIS AREA!
winter
#10 — OVERLOOK
5 MINUTES AWAYVIEWS OF MT LECONTE IN THE DISTANCE AS WELL AS DOWNTOWN GATLINBURG
winter

