So far my wife and I have had 2 sessions with Jackie, a maternity shoot & newborn shoot. Both…read moreshoots went very smooth and the results came out amazing. Not only does Jackie capture beautiful shots but she is extremely good with kids. During the maternity shoot she was able to coerce our 18 month old to pose and smile as needed, she definitely had his attention and smiling. When we did the newborn shoot at her studio I was shocked how she was able to change the newborns outfits and poses without him crying or fussy, I told her she had to have been a baby whisperer My wife and I absolutely love all the photos she took and look forward very much to our two remaining sessions.

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!

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!

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.

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...

I mean just dirty, made comments about a 16 years old upper area. Was very sexist and rude to the…read moreadults. Made jokes that were uncalled for and made it a weird time for an hour. Told my aunt to suck in her stomach because her "rolls were sticking out" Called my mom shorty. Was being very weird to everyone in general and made it a hard time for everyone to be themselves. Wont ever give him a call again for pictures. Very disappointed. Wish I could give 0 stars.

We are so glad we found Julie after frantically searching online for a local wedding photographer…read morewithin a couple months of our special day. Her reviews were great, her online portfolio looked amazing, and her artistic style was exactly what we were looking for. The universe must've been perfectly aligned for her to be able to squeeze us in to her super booked schedule. Prior to the "big day" Julie kept in contact with us and helped us brainstorm ideas to best utilize her time and talent. As for her professionalism, Julie is top notch! She was always on time yet patient with us and our hectic schedule. She just seemed to go with the flow of things, and reassured us that things happen the way they are supposed to. She even prepared in advance for our adventure shoot and had essential oils on hand to ease motion sickness. What a life saver that ended up being! Julie's photos came out beautifully and she truly captured the emotion in the moment. It was exactly what we wanted and we are forever grateful to her. Besides her skills, her awesome attitude and cool vibe is what will continue to progress her success. Glad to be a part of it. She far exceeded our expectations and we would definitely hire her again.

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Catherine was an absolute joy to work with from the very beginning. She sent over a welcome packet…read morewhich included tips for picking the right outfits for the family, which I found to be extremely helpful. She even offered her phone number and gave me her input on outfit selections! Due to weather and a family emergency, we ended up rescheduling our photo session 2 hours after we arrived to Florida from Virginia (a 16 hour drive!!) I was skeptical about how our photos would look after being in the car for that long, and because the weather ended up being windy and cold! Turns out I had nothing to fear because I absolutely LOVE how our photos came out. I don't know how Catherine did it, but somehow all 5 of us look happy, rested, and not a bit wind swept. Another thing that meant a lot to me was that Catherine was able to make the experience FUN for my 4, 2, and 10 month old children. In doing so, she was able to capture their natural happy smiles. After the session, Catherine delivered the photos within a matter of days (right before the holidays too!). I'm telling you, she is amazing. I'm so happy that Catherine was able to document this special moment for us, and I would 100% choose her again!

Grace and Fire Photography never disappoints! Catherine is extremely professional and a pleasure to…read morework with. This is the 2nd time that we do family photos with her in Anna Maria Island and both photo sessions have been wonderful with stunning photos. I highly recommend working with her.

Alisha Bacon ended our family photography session less than 30 minutes into our 90 minute session…read more I had to take my toddler inside to bandage a scrape, she was pulling out of the driveway when I returned, and did not stop when I called. She rushed through stiff photographs giving next to no guidance. My family will never all be in the same place again, this was our one chance and we ended up with mediocre pictures that could have been taken at a department store. Do not trust your important memories to someone who cares so little.

My fiancé and I had a one hour session with Alisha. From start to finish she was amazing. Leading…read moreup to our session she communicated through email from time and location of session to where to meet prior to session start time because there's no service where we chose to do them. She held a conversation with us the whole time so there was no awkward silence. She knew exactly what areas to use and what positions to put us in. She captured us in one of our favorite spots in Tennessee, Cade's Cove! She told us the pictures would be ready within 2 weeks, but we got them within 3 days! We had props we wanted to use that she made sure she got in the pictures and she made sure we got all of the poses we had in mind. We are already talking about booking her next year when we hope our whole family will be able to join us in our favorite vacation spot!

Sarah was amazing to work with! She even figured out a way for us to have a videographer for the…read moreday at the last minute! She was very accommodating, kind, and helpful throughout my entire wedding process and I can not say enough good things about her! I highly recommend her!

Sarah is a brilliant photographer. I googled "best spots to propose in Gatlinburg", and found her…read moreblog. I made plans with her about 2 weeks beforehand. She was wonderful to plan with, and had dozens of suggestions. The day of, the road to the spot we had picked out was closed, and I was horrified and panicked. She immediately identified a backup spot, and met us there. She waited in the cold (this was during Thanksgiving week 2017 at 5am, it was COLD) for me to propose, for about 40 minutes, as I wanted to catch the sunrise. The pictures came out BEAUTIFULLY. The sun waited to rise until after I had gotten cold and impatient, and popped the question. She took more time to get photos with the sun in the background, and those were gorgeous. I cannot speak highly enough of Sarah, and her work. She is a sweet person, and truly loves what she does. It just so happens she is really damn good at it too. If you need photos in Gatlinburg, or if you're proposing, make the smart choice and contact A Lifetime Photography.

Rachel took family photos for us in the Smoky Mountains on a family vacation. She was WONDERFUL to…read morework with! We traveled from out of state and she was very flexible in helping us to find the perfect location for our photos, as well as manage six families and multiple small children to make sure everyone got beautiful photographs. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for memorable family photos!

Rachel of Mobley Photography was absolutely fabulous! She was flexible on the date for the time we…read morewere visiting the Smokey Mountains because of the rain that had moved in. She was great with our big family which consisted of 8 adults and 12 kids ranging in ages from 2 to 12! And her recommendation of the Metcalf Bottoms Picnic area was beautiful and spot on! I can't wait to see our family photos. It was a good experience for all! Thank you Rachel.

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!

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!