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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 total
this section is along a peacful creek before the treacherous climb to the top of the mountain
parking lot tends to be nearly full because this is a popular hiking trail

SUMMER

#1 — Creek & Mountain Views

20 minutes away / 4 Miles total
this section includes the peacful creek above + 1,400 feet elevation gain to gorgeous views
this trail is one of the hardest i've ever done. please be absolutely sure you want to do this section
experienced hikers only

SUMMER

#2 - Open Field & great Smoky Mountain Views

20 minutes away / no hiking walking required / very easy
ADDITIONAL DETAILS COMING SOON

WINTER

#3 - Open Field & GREAT SMOKY Mountain Views

45 MINUTES AWAY
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS WITH LOTS OF WILDLIFE & HISTORICAL STRUCTURES

Winter

#4 - pond, creek, covered bridge, & Open Field with Mountain Views

35 minutes away
beautiful 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 AWAY
close to the overlooks listed above & BELOW, all on the same street

winter

#7 — overlook

25 minutes awaY
close 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 away
close to the overlooks listed above, all on the same street
is tucked behind many mountains so loses light pretty early in the day

winter

#9 — OPEN FIELD WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS

40 minutes away
close to the overlooks listed above, all on the same street. WILD ELK USUALLY ROAM AROUND THIS AREA!

winter

#10 — OVERLOOK

5 MINUTES AWAY
VIEWS OF MT LECONTE IN THE DISTANCE AS WELL AS DOWNTOWN GATLINBURG

winter