Leah was knowledgeable about the area and was super helpful for an out of town elopement in the…read moreSmoky Mtn's National Park. She's one of the few photographers licensed to work there so that was extra helpful! Our session was just a few hours long and she was very flexible about timing and our needs. We skyped out all the details beforehand and that was a relief. I'm not particularly comfortable being photographed but she made it feel more natural than I was expecting. Our photos are beautiful. We are very pleased.

Leah was the first vendor we hired for our wedding and we are so glad we did! She was incredibly…read moreresponsive, easy to work with, and so kind. My husband and I are both a bit awkward in front of a camera, and I often am not crazy about how I look in photos, but Leah did an incredible job making us feel at ease, capturing beautiful memories and really documenting the joy of the day. She also recommended several other vendors and we hired many of them-- they were all great! Really our only complaint is that we've got so many great photos that narrowing down which to frame and put in a wedding album is a challenge! 100% would recommend Leah to other couples getting married in the Smokies or Knoxville area!

Thank you so so sooo much for capturing these beautiful pictures of my little and her little!! I…read moreLOVE THEM!!! you did such an amazing!!

Jackie is amazing! We had the best photo shoot and our pictures turned out so beautiful and…read moreprofessional. She captured the moments for our family that we will never forget!

Best place for photos in Gatlinburg! Such a fun experience and the quality is amazing! They spent…read moretime with us and we never felt rushed. We got old time photos but they also do outdoor photo sessions. So grateful we came here!

The photo session went well and we enjoyed the experience. Would recommend using Doc Ike's Old Time…read morePhotos as a fun activity during your time in Gatlinburg.

We have vacationed at Douglas Lake for almost 20 years, from western PA, so it was not a surprise…read morewhen my daughter informed us, she'd like her senior pictures taken there. We contacted Ben at Smokey Mountain. His demeanor won us over and we took a chance and booked a session. The chance paid off! We explained our tight schedule and desires to Ben and our location on the lake. Ben visited the marina our boat would be docked at different times of the day to scout the conditions and got back to us with the best time to meet for pics. We met at 7:30 am and it was obvious the advance work Ben had put in and it helped with the setup. He also listened to what my daughter wanted and incorporated those wishes into the session. They took pics on our boat, the dock, the marina and other spots. Through multiple locations, outfit changes and poses, Ben was a dream to work with for my daughter and us. His commitment to my daughter's pics was appreciated. We received the pictures within the timeframe Ben told us and the results were better than the session! There are so many "keepers", the pics exceeded all expectations! We'd recommend Smokey Mountain Portraits to anyone for any occasion. Thanks Ben and keep up the great work! The Newells

I reached out for a quote, received an initial response, responded to it with the additional…read moreinformation needed, and I never heard back. I was trying to find more information for a friend of mine who was going to be in the area and hasn't had family photos in a long time. I wasn't asking for anything out of the norm -- my friend and her family were visiting TN last week and I reached out a few days before they were leaving to inquire about availability, location option, and pricing. This would have been such a special moment for her and her family, but we weren't able to make it work due to the lack of response. I would have understood if it couldn't work due to timing, but we didn't have the opportunity to figure that out...

We were really looking forward to doing an old-time photo in Gatlinburg -- something fun and unique…read morefor our trip. Unfortunately, this place turned out to be a huge disappointment. From the moment we walked in, we felt completely unwelcome. The owner seemed irritated we were even there. His personal music was blasting so loud it was hard to hear ourselves think, let alone have a conversation about the photo packages. When we politely asked a couple of questions about costume options and pricing, he got visibly annoyed and incredibly short with us -- and then, unbelievably, asked us to leave. Just like that. No explanation. No attempt to help. Just rude and dismissive. We weren't being difficult or demanding -- just trying to understand what we were paying for. It's clear the owner has no interest in providing a welcoming or professional experience. If you're hoping for a fun, family-friendly activity with decent customer service, skip this place. There are plenty of other photo studios in town -- ones that actually treat their customers with respect. I highly recommend you take your business elsewhere.

Walking around Gatlingburg Tn strip and decided we wanted an Ole Time Photo! Walked into…read moreestablishment and was asked what we wanted very hateful, unprofessional as he did not wanted to be bothered' Turned around and left! Would not recommend!

We had a great experience with Chelsey. She picked the place and worked her magic for my daughters…read moreprom pictures. Highly recommended!!

Chelsey is AMAZING!!!! seriously look no farther for your vacation photographer! She is super nice,…read morefriendly, and helpful!! I accidentally forgot to mark my stars on my first review but she is a 10 if I could give her 10 stars! The quality of the pictures were so, so good!

Pete is an exceptional, professional photographer who truly cares about his clients. I write this…read moreadditional review to post our favorites. Definitely recommend.

From the owner: Photographs & Impressions is a professional photography business serving the Great Smoky Mountains,…read moreincluding Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. We provide thoughtful photography for families, couples, and individuals visiting the area, with an emphasis on calm guidance, clear communication, and a comfortable experience. Family and portrait sessions are approached in a relaxed, unhurried way, allowing clients to be present while we take care of pacing and direction. In addition to family and portrait photography, Photographs & Impressions offers boudoir photography approached with professionalism, discretion, and respect; real estate and cabin photography for agents and property owners; professional headshots; and fine art landscape photography of the Smoky Mountains. With more than sixteen years of experience, every session is handled with care, clarity, and intention — whether documenting a family visit, photographing a property, or creating artwork inspired by the mountains.

Evan is a phenomenal and inspired photographer who is easy to work, and makes you feel very…read morecomfortable and confident in front of the camera. I'm not someone who considers themself photogenic, but Evan has coached me every time to feel my best and most confident self and captures that. She's able to see you in ways we may not see ourselves and reflects that back to us in the most breathtaking and visually profound ways. I've worked with Evan on several shoots over the years, for myself, my growing family and now with our baby and she has also been unbelievably accommodating and respective, listens to ideas and incorporating them organically into her stunning vision and exceptional images. All the images she's produced over the years are absolutely visually beautiful, but are also exceptional examples of photo narratives - channeling storytelling into each remarkable image she captures. Evan works quickly and diligently to create quality photos but also an overall experience from start to finish - from session set up, day of and image delivery. Images were received before schedule and in the highest quality. Evan is also very personable, friendly and thoughtful in person and on all online communication. Evan is a phenomenal and inspired photographer who is easy to work, and makes you feel very comfortable and confident in front of the camera. I'm not someone who considers themself photogenic, but Evan has coached me every time to feel my best and most confident self and captures that. She's able to see you in ways we may not see ourselves and reflects that back to us in the most breathtaking and visually profound ways. I've worked with Evan on several shoots over the years, for myself, my growing family and now with our baby and she has also been unbelievably accommodating and respective, listens to ideas and incorporating them organically into her stunning vision and exceptional images. All the images she's produced over the years are absolutely visually beautiful, but are also exceptional examples of photo narratives - channeling storytelling into each remarkable image she captures. Evan works quickly and diligently to create quality photos but also an overall experience from start to finish - from session set up, day of and image delivery. Images were received before schedule and in the highest quality. Evan is also very personable, friendly and thoughtful in person and on all online communication. Evan is a phenomenal and inspired photographer who is easy to work, and makes you feel very comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Evan is able to see you in ways we may not see ourselves and reflects that back to us in the most breathtaking and visually profound ways. I've worked with Evan on several shoots over the years, for myself, my growing family and now with our baby and she has also been unbelievably accommodating and respective, listens to ideas and incorporating them organically into her stunning vision and exceptional images. All the images she's produced over the years are absolutely visually beautiful, but are also exceptional examples of photo narratives - channeling storytelling into each remarkable image she captures. Evan works quickly and diligently to create quality photos but also an overall experience from start to finish - from session set up, day of and image delivery. Images were received before schedule and in the highest quality. Evan is also very personable, friendly and thoughtful in person and on all online communication. It's an amazing gift to watch our family grow through Evan's lenses past, present and future. I can't recommend working with Evan-Marie Petit Photography more!

Evan-Marie creates an experience not just a photo shoot...getting to know you and offering great…read moresuggestions to make your end result photos as fabulous as possible. I loved her encouragement to create a comfort level as well. Would highly recommend!

This was our second year in a row visiting Wild Gals and as it was last year the staff was patient…read moreand tremendous in terms of capturing awesome and unique photos. During the photo review being told prices have increased over last year and then seeing a jump from $430 last year to $899 this year is mind boggling. We also received less pictures than we did last year. There needs to be pricing transparency up front, before you spend so much of your time and the staff's time before you're shelling out $1000 for JUST digital prints sent to your phone.

I had a blast doing this. The photographer and editor were very friendly people and made our time…read morethere fun. The picture quality was good, but I feel the paper print is pretty generic like Walgreens quality. If they had an option of letting you choose better quality prints, rather than only glossy, like matte, luster, deep matte, metallic or fine art, I would have got the package deal. Overall, pretty cool for only an 8x10.

Wow! I have never felt so beautiful ! A wonderful experience and my photos are memorable and…read morecherished!

From the owner: Avid Boudoir, a premier boudoir studio specializing in capturing intimate, sensual and artistic…read moreimages of individuals and couples