A Note about what to wear:
I’ve had a lot of my clients reach out about outfits recently! what you wear can make a huge impact on your photos.
Here’s What i recommend: light neutral tones like cream, blush, sage, dusty blue, earthy, pastels are ideal.
i would aim for Comfortable linens, softer textures, and dresses that flow in the wind when it’s hot outside.
avoid dark clothing or anything with complex designs and distracting patterns (example: flannel t-shirts) because they take away from both you and the scenery!
I hope this helps - please Reach out if you need any further assistance on this matter.
-Gabs
Cades Cove
meeting location:
205 Wears Valley Rd, Townsend, TN 37882
Can take at least 2 Hours 20 Minutes to complete On A Good Day
Sunrise Sessions are recommended for October to avoid traffic
From Knoxville: 46 Min
From Sevierville: 1 Hour 1 Min
From Gatlinburg: 1 Hour 12 Min
Foothills Parkway
—NORTHEAST SECTION—
meeting location (1 Mile From Entrance):
3177 Wears Valley Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862
From Knoxville: 55 Min
From Sevierville: 39 Min
From Gatlinburg: 52 Min
Foothills Parkway
—EAST SECTION—
mountain view overlook:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uF6HStR4LRkB7HXq8
From Knoxville: 1 hour 5 min
From Sevierville: 34 min
From Gatlinburg: 31 Min
Wears Valley Field
3177 Wears Valley Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862
This field is a few minutes away from the northeast section of Foothills Parkway! We can half of the pics here and the rest on the parkway if you want! :)
From Knoxville: 57 Min
From Sevierville: 17 Min
From Gatlinburg: 28 Min
GREENBRIER River
120 Greenbrier Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
From Knoxville: 1 Hour 5 Min
From Sevierville: 40 Min
From Gatlinburg: 11 Min
Ben Morton
traffic varies / Sunset has the best views
From Knoxville: 1 hour 21 minutes
From Sevierville: 50 minutes
From Gatlinburg: 30 minutes
Ut Gardens
2518 Jacob Dr, Knoxville, TN 37996
1 hour photo permit fee: $35.00 — MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE TO CHOOSE PREFERRED TIME SLOT
From Knoxville: 6 Min
From Sevierville: 48 Min
From Gatlinburg: 1 Hour 5 Min
Great Smoky Mountains:
Ely's Mill
393 Roaring Fork Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
FROM KNOXVILLE: 1 HOUR 9 MIN
from Sevierville: 37 MIN
from Gatlinburg: 5 min
Seven Islands
2809 Kelly Ln, Kodak, TN 37764
From Knoxville: 22 Min
From Sevierville: 38 Min
From Gatlinburg: 52 Min
Blue Ridge Parkway - West Of Asheville:
Bad Fork Valley Overlook
Wash Creek Valley Overlook
Beaver Dam Gap Overlook
Big Ridge Overlook
Blue Ridge Parkway - East Of Asheville:
Tanbark Ridge Overlook - 20 Min
Craggy Dome Overlook - 36 Min
Craggy Gardens Trail (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) - 35 Min
View Glassmine Falls Overlook - 41 Min
Tanbark
Knoxville:
Cove Lake
110 Cove Lake Ln, Caryville, TN 37714
From Knoxville: 31 Min
From Sevierville: 1 Hour 15 Min
From Gatlinburg; 1 Hour 29 Min
Knoxville Botanical Gardens
2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914
From Knoxville: 9 Min
From Sevierville: 43 min
From Gatlinburg: 56 min
Melton Hill
3230 Williams Bend Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932
From Knoxville: 28 Min
From Sevierville: 1 Hour 11 Min
From Gatlinburg: 1 Hour 26 Min